The Power of A Compliment

Power Talk

We see it everywhere in our society today.  Trash talk in sports, arguing in politics, social media abuzz with put downs. There is another way. 

Try a compliment.  Find something nice to say to someone in the family, to a stranger, to anyone you meet.  Even if you can't find the words,  a simple smile or a meeting of the eyes can be a powerful gesture acknowledging someone.

We we give a compliment, we in a way receive one also.  When we say something kind, we express the kindness within us, we acknowledge our connectedness.

Next time try a few kind words, a nice smile, or a simple glance you'll soon find how powerful you are. 

The Power of a compliment.

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann

Coach K

True Love Yourself

True Love

Start with yourself.   Learn to love and accept yourself with all your supposed flaws and weaknesses.  You are here alive dancing on the earth, you are unique, special, and beautiful in your own way.  Celebrate yourself.  Come to know or remember the divinity you are infused with.  Stop comparing yourself or putting yourself down, we all go through the self talk of saying I'm not worthy or if I was stronger, prettier, faster, taller, skinnier, smarter.  BA!  It's a bunch of noise, an empty rattle.  Silence that trash talk. 

Healthy self improvement is fine, encouraged.  The desire to get better is wonderful just remember that the beautiful, special, wonderful part of you will always be there and is unchanging.  

Now go ahead and smile, laugh, and share your beauty with the everyone.  

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann

Coach K

Boldness Has Genius In It - Goethe

The philosopher Goethe said, "Whatever you can do , or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."

It's so hard for many of us to take that leap of faith.  To believe in ourselves, to know that we have something more to give, more to offer, but when we dare to dream we give ourselves the opportunity for greatness, we allow our voice to be heard our song to be sung.

There is a part of us that knows what we should do, what actions we should take.  Let's be bold and unleash the power.  Capture the magic.

Boldness has Genius In It!

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann
Coach K

No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Permission - Eleanor Roosevelt

Self Esteem

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, " no one can make you feel inferior without your consent."  Our daily lives are filled with criticism and sarcasm, it seems that someone is always telling us that we are wrong and have to conform to their way of thinking.  

The divisive nature of our media, sports, politics, even within our own families leads to feelings of inferiority.  We begin to doubt ourselves and our abilities.  Even well meaning friends and family members, undermine our self confidence and belief in ourselves. 

We have the power to control our thinking, to remember our self worth,  to know our individual human potential.  We all have a divine spark and energy that we can harness. 

Try and limit the critics, turn down the noise.  Seek the advice of good friends and make your own choice, it is your life.  Find a supporter, someone that loves and believes in you, they are out there.

Find some quiet time every day, during these times of silence remember that you are beautiful, worthy, in your own way. 

With Love,

Coach K

Allergies - Honey

Honey - Allergies

Pollen the main cause of spring time allergies is spread by the honey bee.  So the thinking goes, that an antidote to the allergen pollen is honey from the bee.  Honey is a natural sweetener and has many other health benefits. 

Since the flowers are pollinated by the bees, the honey from the bee counteracts the allergies.  The honey should be raw and local. 

I have noticed an improvement in my allergies since starting the honey regimen.  Try local raw honey and see if it works for you. Keep using the raw honey and give it time to work.

A natural remedy that replaces the chemical alternatives. 

To your health,

Tom Kaufmann

Coach K

Choose Kindness

Kindness

When choosing between being right and being kind, choose kindness.  Our ego dominated selves demand that we always be right, that we win the argument.  The television shows focus on conflict, on pitting one side vs the other.  The focus is on divisiveness. 

When we accept that that our view is not the only view, we become open and tolerant of other viewpoints.  Giving up our need to right, to always win, keeps us open for new ideas, new thoughts, and opportunities for growth. 

We often find the most challenging applications are with our families, specifically our spouse or children.  We find that our need to be right is just too strong within our families, we must maintain our position of power and identity. But when we give up our need to argue or prove our point,  and allow our loved ones to express themselves and have their point of view, we create an atmosphere of loving, caring, and nurturing. 

We can continue to lead and teach by example.  What better way to teach someone about love and kindness that to exhibit those qualities ourselves. 

We know at times it's hard to choose kindness to those that may be different from us or that may be unkind, but we have that ability that POWER.  Watch the reaction of others when you choose kindness, you are spreading sunshine, and making the world a better place. 

When you choose kindness, you minimize conflict and tension, your health and well being improve and you are filled with a lightness and joy. 

Try it. Next time your raced with being right or being kind,  choose kindness.

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann

Coach K

You Deserve It!

You deserve all the wonderful things in life.  During our short time on earth, we need to remember that each of us is special in our own right.  We make up the collective human race and each of us has a note to sing or a part to play in make the world a beautiful place.

Many times life has a way of beating us down, convincing us that we are too fat, too ugly, too short, too dumb, too nerdy.  We must remember that each of us is unique, each of us has value, each of us is wonderful in our own way.

Find time to honor yourself, to be kind to yourself, to love yourself despite what others may say.  Treat yourself with gentle love and kindness.

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann
Coach K