Spring is here! Be sure to stop and smell the roses!

In this issue:

On a Personal Note

Food for Thought -- Ignite Your Intuition!

Check it Out -- I Kick Ass T-shirts

Career Corner -- Why it's important to use your intuition in your career search

What's New and Coming Soon -- Life Balance Teleclass, EFT Teleclass Recording

Hallie Recommends

On a Personal Note

I came home from my ski vacation last month so refreshed and relaxed that everything just flowed in my life – at least for a couple of days. Then I got caught up in the rush again. You know how it feels – you rush to leave for vacation and then when you get back, you rush to catch up. Sometimes it feels like we need a vacation after our vacation!

I’ve found that when I get caught up in the daily busy-ness of life, I tend to stop listening to that inner voice that guides and helps me make good decisions … my intuition. So I’ve been thinking of ways to maintain that sense of relaxation I felt when I first returned home.

One way is to consciously maintain a slower pace and keep my to-do list short. Another way is to make sure I get out of the office to do the things I love -- like horseback riding.



What can you do differently next time you return from vacation to maintain that relaxed, in-the-flow feeling?

Hallie Crawford

Food for Thought

Ignite Your Intuition!

We’ve all heard the saying, “Stop and smell the roses,” but how many of us actually take the time to do just that?

If you’re like me, you get so caught up in ‘life’ that you don’t take the time to slow down, relax and, most importantly, listen to your intuition.

How many times have you gotten yourself into a bind because you didn’t listen to that still small voice? Your intuition is nearly always accurate, so you can often save yourself a lot of grief by paying more attention to what it’s telling you.

Here are some tips on how to ignite your intuition:

• If something keeps grabbing your attention or crossing your path, it’s a sign. Take notice and look closer.
  

• Believe more in the powers of your intuition and it will talk to you more.
  

• Slow down. When you’re rushing around, you tend to ignore those gut feelings that something is off or needs to change.

Check it Out

I Kick Ass T-shirts

It was in a coaching session I had with Katie, one of my clients, that the inspiration for the “I Kick Ass” T-shirt was born. I told her she deserved a gold star for her progress towards her goals and she said “I kick ass!” We decided this phrase needed to be made into a fun T-shirt.

When my dad heard about them, he said he definitely wanted one, and here’s a picture of him wearing his “I Kick Ass” T-shirt.



(When the mailman delivered our supply, he said he wanted one too!)

Do you “kick ass?” If so, you should be wearing one of these fantastic T-shirts!

And if you need a little inspiration to meet your goals, the “I Kick Ass” T-shirt is for you too!

Order today by clicking here.

Career Corner

Choosing a career path that's right for you is a process. Here's a tip that can help you get started.

Tip of the Month: Why it's important to use your intuition in your career search

I’d like to share a story that happened to me several years ago during a job interview. The whole time I was being interviewed, I kept thinking to myself “I’m going to have to wear pantyhose in this job.” (I hate pantyhose! I did not want to have to wear pantyhose!)

I was also thinking, “This person has a personality that I'm not sure would be a fit for me. I think it would be a challenge to work for her. " I had a gut sense that it wasn't a fit.

So the interview ended and I was offered the job. What do you think I did? I accepted.

Wrong decision. The position turned out to be a disaster.

Do you see what happened here? By not listening to my intuition, I paid the consequences.

Have you ever had an experience like this -- where you took a job simply because it was offered? You may have heard that voice inside saying, “this might not be a fit,” but you accepted the position anyway.

I think many of us have. We made a decision without paying attention to our intuition and we paid for our mistake.

So when you hear that voice inside -- listen to it!

For example, say you’re browsing the internet looking at job openings. You come across something that you believe is a good fit, but as you read the job description, you get an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach. Stop right there and move on! Don’t linger. Look for something that feels right.

Always use your intuition in your job search. Let it tell you when something’s not right and when it is. Trust it. You won’t regret it.

Need more help in finding a career that fits? Read about my next Career Seekers Teleclass that begins on June 5th.

(Want to see more tips like this one? Visit and bookmark my Career Tips Blog and my f.ree Articles page.)

If you'd like to use these tips in your newsletter or website: You can, as long as you include this “blurb” with it: Hallie Crawford, certified Career Coach is changing the way people feel about work-from just a paycheck to a fulfilling endeavor that is an extension of their purpose and passion. If you're ready to have a career you love, learn more about Hallie at http://www.HallieCrawford.com.

What's New and Coming Soon

Life Balance Teleclass

• Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed?
  

• Do certain areas of your life feel like they’re taking over?
  

• Are you not spending enough time on the things you enjoy?
  

• Would you like to know how to balance all aspects of your life for greater satisfaction and fulfillment?

Then check out the Life Balance Teleclass, on Wednesday, April 25th at 12:00 PM (Eastern). Learn to find the right balance for your life.

Watch for more teleclasses in the coming months to help you achieve your goals, including:

• Uncovering your values
  

• Using visualization to activate the Law of Attraction in your life
  

• Developing new habits and commitments for success
  

• Diving into the four components of a satisfying career
  

EFT Teleclass Recording and Worksheet

In case you missed it, the Emotional Freedom Technique Teleclass recording and worksheet is on sale now! Click here to read how you can use this easy, quick tool to help you minimize ongoing physical pain, break through negative thought patterns or beliefs, and overcome blocks and emotional issues that stand in your way.

Hallie Recommends

Conference Call University– I’ve started registering my classes on this site and I’ve been very impressed with the classes they offer, as well as their customer service. For those who are a fan of the convenience and ease of virtual learning, I recommend checking out their course offerings.

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