Comments on: How can we help?

By: Karen Ann

Karen Ann — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:37:43 +0000

I just today started reading your book “Changing Your Course…the Life You Want” on my front porch.

It is what I’ve been searching for. I plan to follow-up with everything you suggest to do, in the order you put it.

I am a compulsive Hoarder and my environment is the first thing I need to change. It is dictating everything else “crappy” in my life.

I substituted relationships with things for most of my adult life. My environment it chaotic. I am hating the things I once thought I loved. They are monkeys on my back.

I’m almost 54 yrs old -never married – no kids – one cat.

That is a direct result of that hoarding problem. I haven’t allowed anyone (but family) in my house because of the shame and chaos. Don’t allow close relationsips for fear of being “found out” and ridiculed and tormented. I’m always running away from people (that could possibily be my new best friends) without giving them a chance. I know I could possibly be their new best friend also.

I going to “empty out my house” and start over, picking only a few things that lead to my happiness. Then, I can decide whether to stay here or move to somewhere else. I am sure my relationships would change. Maybe that’s all I need, for now.

I’d say my biggest problem is FEAR.

Hence, I am very much alone and a bit scared of making the wrong decisions and being alone trying to fix it.

Only wish I had an occassional “soft place to fall” (as Dr. Phil states)& positive encouragement from at least one close friend. My cat (and myself) will have to do for now.

With that being said (in relation to your post):
I’d like to see “help with dealing with difficult situations” top on the list.

Thanks for your book.
I have made the Decision to change my life.

Now, I just need to decide how/what/where will make me happy. Back to reading to find out how…..

Karen Ann

By: Bob and Mel

Bob and Mel — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:09:05 +0000

Thanks for your enthusiasm, Julie. We love the fact that you’ve formed your own “Live What You Love” support group. We’re also working on some of your suggestions. In the meantime, we’re looking into the possibility of another live chat so stay tuned for updates. Thanks again and please keep us posted on your progress. We’d love to hear more about what you and your friends are discussing and have no doubt that your thoughts, questions and experiences would be helpful to others as well.

By: Julie Reymore

Julie Reymore — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:47:05 +0000

I just received five of your Changing Your Course books, and have two couples, two singles and myself that are starting our journey. Thank you for your personal note! I am just to step two but want to say, I can already see how things can change. I must admit though, I still have some negative thoughts and will be using my “flash” cards several times a day. I like many of the ideas you have for additional ways to get to where we want to be. I would love An online Changing Your Course Mentorship Program, a D.R.E.A.M. workbook and a Private Coaching Program. An easy way to connect with others seems like it would be very helpful too. We received the books and your note, just after the July 3rd event. Hopefully there will be more.
Thank you! Hope we can keep in touch.
Hugs,
Julie

By: Bob and Mel

Bob and Mel — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:38:31 +0000

Pam, thanks for your suggestions! We’re working on a plan to provide you and others with as much practical information as possible. It may take us a little while but that’s only because we want to make sure we do it to the best of our ability. As far as offering concrete suggestions about finding creative career options, we’ll try to address that subject in an upcoming blog entry. Thanks again!

By: Pam Vale

Pam Vale — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:09:38 +0000

thank you so much for sharing your story and being so open to helping others.I am on my second book of yours and I feel the beginning of a transformation.

I think for me a lot of what you have listed above sounds great…in particular
- An online Changing Your Course Mentorship Program and Private Coaching Program. This would help with specific questions and obstacles.

I think reading advice and information from other people who live what they love would be helpful too in realizing that it is actually possible in all circumstances.

Also, I know I could use some kind of concrete suggestions/direction on finding options for careers. Help for researching and locating the less obvious options. Help to broaden my thinking as far as turning a passion into a business or career. Maybe more information on the practical side of it.

thank you!
Pam V.

By: Bob and Mel

Bob and Mel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:55:01 +0000

Stay tuned for updates. We’re working on some of these things right now. The more feedback we get, the easier it will be to provide as many helpful tools and services as possible. If you have any friends who might like to join in the conversation, please feel free to send them a link. Thanks for your input!

By: Josee Smuck

Josee Smuck — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:04:58 +0000

Just read your book and loved it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Here is my list of what I’d like to see:
- Interactive tools to help you track your personal D.R.E.A.M. progress online
- An easy way to connect with others who are committed to following the 5 D.R.E.A.M. steps
- A guidebook for establishing a local LWYL support group in your area
- An online Changing Your Course Mentorship Program
- D.R.E.A.M. workbook
- Private Coaching Program
- Advice and information from other people who live what they love

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:47:29 +0000

How do I find what I want to do “when I grow up?” How do I know what to do in the next stage/journey of my life? After 27 years in corporate America — where it has sucked me dry of my energy, enthusiasm and zest for life — there’s nothing left. And now I have no idea what I want to do.

By: Bob and Mel

Bob and Mel — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:27:12 +0000

Your ratings are extremely helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Stay tuned for updates!

LWYL,
Bob and Mel

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:51:02 +0000

I’ll rate the following ideas 1-5, 5 being the ideas I’m most interested in:

3 – Interactive tools to help you track your personal D.R.E.A.M. progress online

4 – An easy way to connect with others who are committed to following the 5 D.R.E.A.M. steps (Might be a good idea to accomplish this with a forum on the site)

5! – A guidebook for establishing a local LWYL support group in your area (This sounds very interesting)

5 – An online Changing Your Course Mentorship Program

3.5 – D.R.E.A.M. workbook

5! – Private Coaching Program

4 – Quizzes and tests to help you determine which part of your life you’d like to improve

4 – Strategies for dealing with difficult situations

4.5 – Advice and information from other people who live what they love

5 – Format for creating your own personalized goals

I love the idea of the local LWYL support group. I think there would need to be some type of expert or mentor leading it though.

I’m so glad that you have developed the books and the site. I read A Trip to the Beach years ago when it first came out. It was on the Recommends shelf at Barnes and Noble and I couldn’t put it down. I’ve actually read it twice.

Enjoy your weekend!
Stacey