Sheri Kaye Hoff - Author Guest Post

I would like to welcome Sheri Kaye Hoff, author of the inspirational and inspiring book Keys to Living Joyfully. Thank you so much, Sheri, for taking the time to stop by and leaving us all with such delightful, insightful and thought provoking words to helpu us all out in our lives, in some way!

If you haven't read or heard of Ms Hoff's book Keys to Living Joyfully, please be sure to check it out - you will be glad you did!!

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Guest post by Sheri Kaye Hoff:

Journal to Change Your Life

One of the most powerful processes that I discuss in my book, Keys to Living Joyfully, is writing in a daily journal. I recommend that you writing early in the day, preferably very soon after you wake up. I light candles and listen to soft music while I write. I have disciplined myself to write thoughts of gratitude first, then I write affirmations and goals, and finally, I write prayers. I usually reflect for a while after I write, because sometimes I feel answers and/or intuition guiding me. I also like to do rewrites of situations. For instance, if a situation went badly, I rewrite how I wish it had happened. Sometimes I write poetry or other thoughts. At one time in my life, I used journaling to express anger and frustration. While this did have its place in my life, I do not do this anymore. I have found that if I devote time to writing angry thoughts, I become more angry, depressed and frustrated. You might need to experiment with your writing style to see what works for you. I focus on positive thoughts. I reframe any anger I feel in a positive statement. I look at my journaling as not just an opportunity to record thoughts, but also as an opportunity to change my thinking. I see journaling as an active tool in creating my day and my future.

Writing in my journal helps me start my day thinking correctly. I have clarity and a sense of being firmly grounded. I also start the day with a peaceful feeling that all is well. This is an immediate experience that a person can have even on day one of writing. Long-term positive effects include being able to read past entries and note personal growth. You may also realize that you have achieved some of your goals and/or experienced answers to prayers. I once found a journal a few years later and realized that I had achieved all of my goals written in the journal. My journal goes with me when I travel. I have only missed writing a few times when I was too ill to get out of bed. If you want to unlock power to change your life, I recommend that you try daily journaling.

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I feel that journaling is a wonderful and therapeutic way to step back and look into one's life, from a different perspective. I am guilty of not keeping a journal, though I have thought about it many times. I have even went so far as to buy small journal like books for each of us - myself, husband and 6 year old daughter (my 2 yr. old is a bit young yet, lol) to keep a gratitude journal, just have not followed through. After reading Ms. Hoff's guest post, I am inspired to do so, however. I especially love the idea of rewriting something negative into something positive. Also the idea of writing positive and focusing on the positive aspects of life is a wonderful suggestion. What about you? Do you keep a journal of any kind?

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Keys to Living Joyfully is an inspirational book on experiencing joy, peace, passion, and energy in daily life. It is designed to demonstrate the powerful roles of thoughts, action, and faith. The book is a merging of Sheri Kaye Hoff's spiritual life and lifelong interests in leadership and motivation. The ideas presented in the book are techniques and processes that have worked for the author and clients. Foreword is written by Michele Caron, creator of MyLIfeCoach.com
The book, Keys to Living Joyfully, was born out of a heartfelt desire to share the keys that lead to living a transformational life. Ms. Hoff is a personal and executive coach working with individuals, small businesses, and corporations. Her words on faith are derived from her own Christian walk and spiritual self-discoveries. Her action steps are a mix of faith. love, leadership skills, and management experience. Chapters include topics such as: Is your heart thinking right? And how to tap into intrinsic motivation. This book, Keys to Living Joyfully, offers the techniques and insights that move people towards more peace, joy, energy, and passion in everyday life.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sheri Kaye Hoff resides in Parker, CO with her husband and three children. She is a Life Coach and owner of the Sheri K Hoff International Coaching Company. She teaches college classes as an adjunct faculty member and has earned her Master of Arts in Organizational Management. Her new book, Keys to Living Joyfully ,offers a way of living a meaningful, successful and joy filled life. Ms. Hoff is a personal and executive life coach. Spirituality is a vital part of her life's work. Prayer and meditation are integral pieces of her daily ritual, which enables her to pursue her life's passions and live a truly joyful life.

Her words on faith are derived from her own Christian walk and spiritual self-discoveries. Her action steps mix faith and years of leadership training, mentoring, and management. Sheri Kaye Hoff suffered the tragic death of her younger brother when she was a teenager and struggled for years to rediscover the capacity to feel joy and to enjoy her successes. She has a heart felt desire to pass on her knowledge and discoveries that have led to a truly transformational life. Ms. Hoff publishes a free weekly inspiration newsletter, Coach Sheri's Weekly Inspiration Tips.

The Sheri K Hoff International Coaching Company also offers:

* Teleclasses.

* Webinars

* In person small and large group Coaching

* Corporate Training

* Keynote speaking

* Seminars

* Individual Career and Life Coaching

(For a limited time- receive a free introductory one hour life coaching session)

You can visit her website at http://www.lifeisjoyful.org/

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KEYS TO LIVING JOYFULLY VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR '09 will officially begin on March 2 and end on March 27. You can visit Sheri's blog stops at www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com in March to find out more about this talented author!

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