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Law of Attraction as a Mind Tool

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:19:00 +0000

Good News! Did you know that by using the Law of Attraction, you can turn every day into a truly wonderful day? Do you tend to let your circumstances set the tone for every day? Do you allow people and events to trigger feelings of anger, frustration and impatience or happiness, joy and contentment?

When you do this, you are not using the power you have available to you!

When you first wake up in the morning, spend 10 minutes thinking about the events and situations you would like to experience that day. How would you like your day to go? What kind of people would you like to meet? Would you like to receive some great opportunities to advance your career? How would you like to feel for the majority of your day?

Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. ~Lewis Carroll

Grab a notebook and jot these details down! Next, spend a few minutes vividly imagining each desired scenario in your mind, exactly as you would like it to happen. Add emotion to your imagination. Use all 5 your senses to experience it all to the full.

Most importantly, see, hear, feel, taste and smell the events as if it is actually happening now. Immerse yourself in feelings of excitement, joy, happiness and gratitude as you enjoy one great experience after another. Use this same process for every experience you’d like to have that day.

By the time you’re finished you should be feeling fantastic; buzzing with good spirits and high expectations!

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. ~Joseph Addison

For more Success Quotes, subscribe to my Success Quotes Newsletter - see top of page to the right.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books

Success and Freedom

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:24:00 +0000

Desiderata - by Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books

Mind Tools For Success

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:29:00 +0000

Below is the table of contents of my new edition of the Acorns to Oak Trees e-book:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Start by making Stress impotent
The Ultimate Testimonial
7 Life-Changing Mind Tools
Powerrr Coaching
Discover the Secret: How to harness the infinite power of the Law of Attraction
Choose your strategy:
Feel your way
Stop and smell the roses
Indulge your inner gourmet
Deafening applause
What you see is what you get

Conclusion

Would you like to know what the 7 most powerful mind tools are because you are stressed beyond endurance and urgently need to become successful beyond your wildest imagination?

Is stress ruining your personal relationships, your productivity and your appearance? Would you like to find effective ways to deal with stress and discover how take control of your life, instead of letting stress control you?

Click Here for more info.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books

Success Quotes Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:54:00 +0000

"When a man feels throbbing within him the power to do what he undertakes as well as it can possibly be done, this is happiness, this is success." Orison Swett Marden

I collect quotes. Success quotes, quotes about self-improvement, motivation quotes, inspiration quotes, happiness quotes etc. When I started my collection, I added every quote that fit the subject. But as time went buy, I became more discerning and only kept the ones I felt were the most meaningful or inspiring or motivating.

I want to share my precious list with others, but I did not just want to bang it on a web page. Quotes are best appreciated in small doses, so that one can get maximum value from each. That is how I collected them – one by one.

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." Mario Andretti

I saw that there are loads of searches for words like daily inspiration, daily motivation and motivation for success online. It didn't take long before I came up with the idea of a newsletter loaded with quotes, sent out on a daily basis. Although I have to admit it's more like a daily note/memo, short, sharp and to the point – and it's not always every day, sometimes it's every second day, and sometimes even every third day I sent them out. Don't want to drown you in quotes.

If you would like to rid yourself of stress beyond endurance and finally enjoy the sweet taste success beyond belief, subscribe to receive my daily SureFire Success Quotes by e-mail or by RSS – for motivation quotes, inspiration quotes, happiness quotes and many more. Sometimes I throw in a success poem or success poster, to motivate and inspire you even more. Motivation posters and poems of inspiration have also found their way into the quote notes, just to spice things up a bit. And special offers, last minute discounts and free e-books too, but obviously, that is top-secret information that I can not use to promote SureFire Success Quotes!

To thank you for your confidence in me, when you subscribe you will get immediate access to the FREE - “How to deal with Stress?” special short report. To get simple and straight-forward answers immediately, leave your name and e-mail address on your right, at the top of the column: (I respect your privacy and promise never to sell, barter, share or rent your email address to any unauthorized third party. Period! By submitting your email address you are only requesting to be subscribed to my free, daily SureFire Success Quotes – nothing else- and you may unsubscribe effortlessly at any time! )

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
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The True Meaning Of Success

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Apparently, lots of people are looking for more information about stress and success. But millions of sites are already providing exactly that. It seems that competition is ferocious and overwhelming. And I have spent hundreds of hours writing and polishing yet another e-book about stress and success.

So what is so special about my stress2success e-book that I expect people to actually pay to read it? I'm a medical doctor, but there are other medical doctors who wrote e-books on stress. And I am a certified NLP practitioner and medical hypnotherapist, but there are better-qualified and better-known NLP and hypnosis experts who have written useful e-books about stress and anxiety.

Is this just another all-singing, all-dancing e-book about meditation, or hypnosis, or massage, or reiki, or aromatherapy, or NLP or psychology?

It most certainly is not. Click Here to read all about it.

And I promise I will stop changing the name of the book, but I figured until the official launch I will try out a few more on you - so what do you think of "Mindtools4Success"?

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books
MindTools4Success

How to relieve Stress

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Your inherent ability to tolerate stress depends on many factors, including the quality and stability of your relationships, the size of your support network, your general attitude and outlook on life, your ability to recognise and deal with your emotions, your range of coping strategies and your genetic make up.

Now you can find out exactly what stress is...to determine when the stress becomes harmful CLICK HERE, and you will also discover the extraordinary mind tools that you can use to minimise the impact of stress on your life.

Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose. Maureen Killaran

Read the full article here.
by Margaretha de Klerk

Dr Margaretha de Klerk is the author of several stress relief and weight loss articles, as well as the Papillon Program - a healthy, balanced diet e-book as well as the Acorns2OakTrees e-book about stress management and presents the 3/6-day Acorn2Oaktree workshops and the popular 3/6-day Catterpillar2Butterfly Workshops in the sun-drenched south of France- more info available from www.Relax-and-Rejuvenate.com.

Margaretha also has two horses and helps riders to Ride with Supreme Self-Confidence, via her e-book, newsletter and workshops. More info at Equestrian e-Books

Belle's Beau

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:38:00 +0000

The stallion was pawing the ground with frustration, making the dust swirl and rise all around him. I felt the earth vibrating under my feet, the noise was intimidating. He snorted impatiently, waiting clearly was not improving his mood or his attitude.

My heart was beating erratically. I was breathing fast and soon started coughing as the dust clogged up my throat. It tasted hot and salty. My coughing distracted him – he froze and whipped his noble head round to fix me with a irritated stare. The muscles rippled in his powerful neck, as thick as a tree trunk. His pitch black coat glistened in the sun as he stood trembling with anticipation. Our eyes met for an instant and my heart fell still and silent. How is Belle supposed to cope with this?

Belle was lead into the paddock, a wild look in her eye. Her groom used the rope attached to her halter to tie her to the wall. The stallion's handler carefully brought him closer to have a good sniff around. From his frantic interest and her enthusiastic response it was quite clear that they were both keen and ready for action.

The stallion was a professional. Nobody was going to get hurt as long as no one came between him and his single-minded intent. These arrangements suited Belle perfectly. It was over before I realised that it was happening. The stallion, now spent and exhausted was helped off unceremoniously. As he walked past me he caught my eye. I could swear I noticed a mischievous twinkle. I went over to Belle and stroked her side, wet with sweat.

Her lower lip was hanging on the floor and her face said it all. Was that it? she seemed to be saying. All that hissing and snorting for 2 minutes of ecstasy? What about me? No foreplay? No after play? I chuckled, knowing that she got exactly what she wanted from the deal: the chance to have a foal. (extract from the e-book Acorns to Oak Trees.)

Mission accomplished this morning at 11h30.

Three months ago, this relatively simple task would have been impossible for me to arrange and accomplish. Emotionally, physically and mentally I was at one of the lowest points in my life. I felt drained, numb and frozen.

The turning point came when I realised that my current uncomfortable situation was due to the fact that I had shelved my determination to fulfil my life's purpose. So I resuscitate my hopes and dreams and restructured my life. And then everything started going right, more or less effortlessly. And my stress evaporated...

Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail -Charles F Kettering

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books

Feel The Fear

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:16:00 +0000

I first read this book four years ago, and I have read it yearly ever since. Susan's book has inspired me every single time I read it to gather my courage together, to leave my comfort zone and set myself more challenging objectives. She is especially good at affirmations like "Everything will work out for the best". You can download a pdf explaining her technique here: Susan Jeffers . I recommend this book to any one who needs a fresh confidence boost.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrian e-Books

Stress Quiz

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:12:00 +0000

Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. ~Margaret Young

How we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react to it determines its impact on our health. We may be motivated and invigorated by the events in our lives, or we may see some as "stressful" and respond in a manner that may have a negative effect on our physical, mental and social well-being.

Don't let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries. ~Astrid Alauda, Dyspeptic Enlightenment<

Take the Stress Quiz here.

by Margaretha de Klerk

Dr Margaretha de Klerk is the author of several stress relief and weight loss articles, as well as the Papillon Program - a healthy, balanced diet e-book as well as the Acorns2OakTrees e-book about stress management and presents the 3/6-day Acorn2Oaktree workshops and the popular 3/6-day Catterpillar2Butterfly Workshops in the sun-drenched south of France- more info available from www.Relax-and-Rejuvenate.com.

Margaretha also has two horses and helps riders to Ride with Supreme Self-Confidence, via her e-book, newsletter and workshops. More info at Equestrian e-Books

Personal Mission Statement Poem

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:33:00 +0000

As today is Monday, according to my editorial calendar I have to post a few meaningful quotes. I have chosen a poem instead because it includes nearly every single personal development goal I strive for and could even be a personal mission statement. Those of you who know me personally will understand exactly why this is poem is so important to me at this point in time. I give to you:

'if' by rudyard kipling

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master,
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)

Blogpost by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

My Editorial Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:19:00 +0000

Having an editorial calender apparently helps one to organise one's blog. As I am currently re-organising my whole live, the idea appeals. So here is my blog's Editorial Calendar:

Monday: Quotes - Inspiration and Motivation/ Top Ten Tips
Thurday: Book/Article/Website/Blog Review
Week-end: Weekly Update - Story of my Life

My intention is not to follow it as if it is carved in stone, but to use it as a guideline to improve and structure my writing. I am also going to stick to specific subjects close to my heart and that I know a fair amount about: (fascinating sentence, non?)

How to Deal with Stress
How to Detox Your Body and Mind
How to build Self-Confidence
Personal Mission Statements
Personal Development Plan
The Law of Attraction
Self-Hypnosis, Meditation and NLP to name a few.

So here's to new goals and ventures!

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

Lasting stress relief

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:57:00 +0000

I have recently updated my stress management method; as I work and learn, I discover more options for stress relief, and incorporate them into my 7-key system.

The new Acorn2OakTree method is more than a simple self-help method – it consists of seven keys and it will give your all the tools that you need to rewire your brain. Each key is unique and essential to your success. The keys are most effective when used one after the other. Some keys only need to be used once, but most keys can (and should) be used again and again to stream-line your master stress management plan.

Here are the 7 Golden Keys to Ultimate Fulfilment:

The Key of Intent
The Key of Commitment
The Key of Focus and Application
The Key of Engagement
The Key of Surrender and Perseverance
The Keys of Gratitude, Appreciation, Compassion, Connection, Generosity and Charity
The Key of Celebration

The Acorns to Oak Trees e-book explains this process in more detail, and at the Acorn2OakTree workshop you will discover how to put them into practice. You too can change your life, start afresh and take control of your destiny. It's easier than you think!

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

Quotes about Stress

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:12:00 +0000

I was looking for good quotes about stress for my website and found these:

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. William James

Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose. Maureen Killaran

When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go. Katherine Pulsifer

How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, your stress levels will greatly diminish. Katerine Pulsifer

Quotes are reassuring in a way, they prove that I am not the only person on the face of the earth that struggles with this problem. And these four are also especially accurate. I am somewhat of a quote collector. It's like a bargain - Can't resist a really good one.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

New Squidoo Lens

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:23:00 +0000

I am going to Spain on Wednesday - Shona has so many Mirabelle plums that we are going to make loads of confiture - what fun! Haven't been to Spain in ages and have never made confiture, really looking forward to this adventure. Spain is only 50 min from us by car, we are also going to have lunch there - maybe some paella. Did you know they pronounce it pa-y-ee-a?

I built a new squidoo lens today: How does Stress affect Health and Performance...

and a new webpage Meditation for Stress Relief I have only recently discovered meditation and specifically Joe Vitale's Zero Limits Meditation. Very, very powerful stuff. Initially I thought it was too airy-fairy, but I am now dedicated, it has made a tremendous difference to my general wellbeing.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

One of the best Personal Development Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:10:00 +0000

Negotiating to buy a house is really streneous, a bit like a cat and mouse game. Before I can make another offer for the little farm I want to buy, I have to get a quote from a roofer.

The Acorn2OakTrees method seems to have cured me of my telephone phobia. I rang the "couvreur" yesterday via skype (wondeful, wonderful invention) and made an appointment for tomorrow.

Just like that.

Before Acorns, it would have taken me at least a week to get enough courage together to phone him. Everytime I do something like this, it feels like a small victory. And all these small victories together substantially boost to my self-confidence.

On top of this, I am starting to feel very proud of the fact that I am doing all this by myself - all the research, all the planning, getting financing, hanging in there even when the negotiations seem endless...

Since that butterfly landed on my shoulder on the 8th of June, I feel convinced that I am going to make it. On my own.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

a French Diet-Weight Loss Coach

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:41:00 +0000

My weight loss program blog has been resuscitated here: FrenchDietWeightLossCoach Blog

It compliments the Caterpillars2Butterflies Weight Loss Program e-book and workshop.It is dedicated to two of my dearest friends, Sue Surtees and Anne MacManus. They are the living examples of my personal motto: Aut Viam Invenium Aut Facium (Where there's a will there's a way)

Please visit, and let me know what you think.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

Gratitude and Abundance

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:12:00 +0000

I have so much to be grateful for, it feels unreal. The last three months of my life has been some of the best of my whole life. It seems as if I can do nothing wrong - as if the whole universe is conspiring to make my wildest dreams come true.

I joined Facebook today, and wish I had ages ago. Finding long lost friends and family is so heart-warming - I have been somewhat isolated during the last two years. It's great to be back! Here is my brand new badge:
Margaretha de Klerk at Facebook

And I now officially have an english phone number Skype - their technology is seriously impressive. This means I can talk to my South African, Belgian, French, Argentinian, Namibian, Canadian, German friends and family at a fraction of the normal cost. And I have to admit, I am addicted to the video call facility - suddenly I can see people while I am talking to them - some whom I haven't seen for YEARS! It's a bit like waking upi from a long sleep.

Thank you to all of you who have remained my loyal if neglected friends, and thank you especially to all my patients and friends in Jersey who have sent encouraging and supportive messages during the last three months.

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

The Success Principles

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0000

I am reading the most inspiring book : The Success Principles by Jack Canfield who produces the Chicken soup for the Soul-series. It is absolutely packed with useful information and has been an enormous help to me as I am currently creating the new Acorns2OakTrees Workshop. Gathering the information for this workshop has been a deeply healing and confidence-rebuilding experiece. I can finally say that I am back to my own self, the way I was towards the end of 2007.

It has been a long and painful journey, but I made it and now feel more confident and capable than ever before. I am so excited about my new house, my new e-books and the two new workshops - I can't wait to move in and start presenting the workshops. The first Acorns2OakTrees workshop is schedule for the 20th of September and the first Caterpillar2Butterfly for the 4th of October.

I hope to welcome you there some day soon! If you would like to find out more about Jack's book, just click on the picture below:

Stress Relief workshop: Acorns to Oak Trees

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:59:00 +0000

If you need to find out how to deal with stress and want to do so while relaxing then spending a week or even a week-end at in the sundrenched south of France will be an unforgettable experience. You will leave with a profound sense of contentment and satisfaction, full of energy and feeling fit, healthy and supremely confident.

Warning! Due to repeat reservations, the sanctuary gets fully booked very early in the season, please apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This small sanctuary is exclusive, selective and very private. Many of my guests come here to escape from the press and stress of their highly-publicised lives.

CLICK HERE to find out more. Looking forward to welcoming you here!

Blue Cross - Converting Gratitude into Appreciation

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:15:00 +0000

I support the Blue Cross Charity - the rescue abused and neglected horses. If you would like to make a donation too -it's super easy, just click on the picture or CLICK HERE.

Buying a house in France

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Buying a house in France these days is not as easy as it used to be. This is the third time I buy a house here, and the first time I do it on my own. It took me 14 months to find THE HOUSE. That was the easy part. Seeing the maire, the notaire, the significant neighbour, getting together a deposit, a survey and a mortgage without losing it completely is no easy undertaking. At least the house is worth it. Without being too subjective, it is a magical, peaceful and utterly perfect house, it even has a pigeonnier. The survey was less complimentary, but then they always seem to be. Now I just need to convince the owners to sell it to me at a reasonable price, in line with the credit crunch and all-time low housing market here in France. Easier said than done! Will keep you informed...

Best Ways to handle Stress

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Stress is a formidable enemy, draining your energy and joie de vivre insidiously and continually. Time to put a stop to it. Especially as it can be very dangerous and detrimental to your health. It has been suggested as a causative or contributing factor in various very nasty diseases like cancer, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and many more.

It can also cause sufferers to maintain some very unhealthy habits, like stress eating, smoking and alcohol/drug abuse, in an effort to get rid of it.

Time and again I came across it while working as a medical doctor until I eventually decided to focus on prevention rather than cure. Showing my patients how to successfully and permanently lower their stress levels generates many short and long term positive results.

While searching for viable stress busting options I studied a large variety of natural and alternative therapies. You will find a list of those I found most effective in part 3 of my Safeguard Your Health and Happiness e-Book, with website dresses where you can find out more about these therapies. We also use them during the Stress Free in Six Days Workshop that I present at my house in the sun-drenched south of France. Putting these theories into practice has significantly lowered my clients' stress levels. The glorious surroundings, wonderful food and gorgeous weather also contribute to total relaxation and a memorable holiday.

The laws of stress management can be more positively be described as the laws of abundance and fulfilment. When you have fulfilled your financial, spiritual, work and relationship ambitions, your stress levels are at an all time low. But much more importantly, when you set out with focus and determination to fulfil these aspirations according to your life's purpose and true to your personal values, you stress levels plummet.

This is why my book is different from other stress relief books. Instead of listing a single or a variety of stress relief methods, it goes straight to the roots of the problem. You are stress, but why are you stressed? Is it because of the traffic / difficult teenager / or an unsatisfactory relationship or frustrating job? Superficially, yes. But deep below the surface lies the true reason for your escalating stress levels: you have not or are convinced that you cannot turn your dreams into reality.

To find out more, CLICK HERE

How to deal with stress-see the good in every situation

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:28:00 +0000

How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, your stress levels will greatly diminish. Katherine Pulsifer

At this point in the proceedings, the words above have taken on a special meaning to me. So I am in a very difficult situation, but it is by far not hopeless. I have the world's most supportive friends and family. I live in paradise, in the sun-drenched south of France, with the kindest couple I have ever met.

So I am not going to focus on the negatives, when the positives so largely outweigh them. I'll just take it one day at a time.

When all this is over, I am going to write a book about it. Nothing fancy, a simple e-book will do - in the hope that my experiences will help others overcome unfair odds.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
Equestrians Unlimited

Living in France- my gorgeous French House

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:58:00 +0000

I have found the house of my dreams - the most perfect, most beautiful, most characterful house I have ever had the pleasure to view.

It has 6 bedrooms and several bathrooms and a two bed roomed apartment. It needs a fair bit of work, and a new swimming pool - nothing I cannot handle or haven't handled in the past. I just couldn't believe it when I walked from room to glorious 17th century room...you know how sometimes a house just feels right? This one has that welcoming, peaceful, stately and generous feeling, it is difficult to describe in words. I have been looking for a house with this sort of feeling for more than a year, ever since I had to sell la Babiniere.

And this time I am buying it MYSELF! and I don't have to take anyone else's opinion into account - a very empowering sensation. It even has 8 acres for the horses to play on and a 100+ orchard of fruit and nut trees -quelle chance de l'avoir trouvé.

by Margaretha de Klerk
Stress and Weight Management Workshops and Books
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Ways to deal with Stress: Time Management

noreply@blogger.com (Margaretha de Klerk) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:12:00 +0000

You must have been warned against letting the golden hours slip by; but some of them are golden only because we let them slip by. ~James Matthew Barrie

Ways to deal with stress by managing your time more efficiently:
· Save time by focusing and concentrating on the task at hand and make sure you schedule time for yourself.
· For a month or longer, keep a record of how you spend your time, including work, family, and leisure time. This will show you if you are wasting time without realising.
· Prioritize by rating tasks by importance and urgency. Spend more time on activities that are important and meaningful to you.
· Learn to say NO without feeling guilty. Manage your commitments by not over- or under committing.
· Stop procrastinating by using a day/week planner. Breake large projects into smaller ones and set short- , mid- and long-term deadlines.
· Get rid of limiting beliefs – this way you will reduce conflict between what you want and what you have.

Effective time management can free you to spend more time with your family and friends and allow you to increase your performance and productivity. The e-book Safeguard Your Health and Happiness - Immediate and Lasting Stress Relief introduces one of the most effective systems to reduce stress.

Time is the most undefinable yet paradoxical of things; the past is gone, the future is not come, and the present becomes the past even while we attempt to define it, and, like the flash of lightning, at once exists and expires. ~Charles Caleb Colton