A Personal Note From Jen
Dear Friend,
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
I know it's been quite some time since you've heard from me. Without going into details, we had a family emergency the day before Thanksgiving and a very rough holiday season followed. We decided to close down the business for the month of December in order to take care of ourselves.
I wouldn't be a very good ADD coach if I didn't walk my talk. I strongly encourage my clients to practice excellent self-care, and closing the ADD Management Group for a month was what Erin and I needed to do to take care of ourselves. Fortunately, my private clients understood this. In fact, many clients mentioned that they really admired the self-care example that I set. I'm privileged to have such wonderful clients who really "get it."
I may post more about what happened to us at a later date. For now, I'm just easing back into life and work. The blog posts, tweets, and newsletters may be less frequent for a while, but I'm sure you all understand, and I appreciate your patience.
Thanks for hanging in there with me. :)
And on that note, let's talk a little about the concept of "New Year's Resolutions," and why they might not be such a good idea after all...
Reflections, Not Resolutions
 At the start of a New Year, we often find ourselves thinking about all the things we didn't accomplish the prior year, and we vow to accomplish them this year.
Few of us take the time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and the experiences that we have learned from.
It's actually right around this time (the second and third week of January) that many people begin to have difficulty keeping up with their resolutions. Naturally, disappointment, frustration, and low self-esteem are likely to follow from what we perceive as "failure."
So rather than beating yourself up for not being able to stick to a New Year's Resolution, try taking a different route.
I'd like to offer you a coaching exercise that will help you reflect on what's really important to you, and create meaningful intentions for 2009. It is this kind of self-awareness that ultimately leads to action in the areas of your life that are most important to you.
To do this coaching exercise, set aside 15-30 minutes to think about, write about, or talk about your answers to the following questions:
Looking back on 2008...
What were your successes?
What did you do or accomplish that you haven't given yourself credit for?
What unrealistic expectations did you hold yourself to?
What one thing would you do over, if given the opportunity?
What lessons did you learn from that experience?
Looking forward in 2009...
What one goal did you want to accomplish in 2008 that you weren't able to?
Why was this goal important to you?
What got in your way of achieving this goal?
What are you willing to do differently to accomplish this goal in the future?
Looking at yourself...
Who are the people that you are most grateful for?
Which of your strengths and skills are you most grateful for?
What is your best quality?
How will you use these strengths, skills, and qualities to help you move forward in life?
Would you like to share what comes up for you in this coaching exercise? If so, please feel free to post your thoughts and reflections on my blog at: http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2009/01/reflections-not-resolutions-for-adults-with-add.html#comments
New Year's Sale on All Coaching Toolkits
We had actually planned to throw a big product sale in December, but we had to put that on hold due to those unexpected circumstances I mentioned in my letter above.
So our holiday sale is now a New Year sale! And because you've all waited so patiently, we're offering even larger savings than we had planned to!
From now until midnight EST on January 31st, you can save 20% off ALL our coaching toolkits! Just use the Coupon Code '2009' to receive 20% off your order on any or all of the following products:
Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye! Coaching Toolkit. This breakthrough program has helped over 300 adults with ADD bust through their clutter and keep it away for good! The kit includes a 55-minute audio CD and 26-page booklet.
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Use coupon code '2009'
Master the Art of Time Management Coaching Toolkit. Our newest product teaches you how to custom-design an ADD-friendly time management system that works with your ADD. The kit includes 2 audio CDs with over 100 minutes of audio plus a 35-page booklet.
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Taming the Family Circus: Solutions for AD/HD Parents with AD/HD Kids Coaching Toolkit. This unique program teaches you how to raise successful and happy kids while staying sane in the process! The kit includes a 58-minute audio CD and 26-page booklet.
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 All Coaching Toolkits Come With An Unconditional, 110% Money-Back Guarantee
Here at the ADD Management Group, we know we have fantastic products that will make a real difference in the lives of adults with ADD. And to prove it, we offer a 110% Unconditional Guarantee. Try any toolkit for 90 days. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it for a full refund of your purchase price, plus an additional 10%. We’ll even refund your initial shipping costs, so you have absolutely nothing to lose.
I hope 2009 proves to be a successful and prosperous year for you!
P.S. Don't forget to take time to do the coaching exercise! It will make a big difference for you.
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