Intensive Care for the Nurturer's Soul

Please Help Save the Yearbook for Denville Kids

2009-07-15T23:59:00.003-04:00

Dear friends & colleagues:

Can you imagine going through middle school WITHOUT a Yearbook?!! Last April, Denville (my town) school students lost the needed funding for all extra-curricular activities (band, sports, chorus, gifted program, Yearbook etc) for the upcoming school year. Can you imagine going through elementary and middle schools WITHOUT any of these? As a mom of two school-age children myself, it's really disappointing to say the least.

I just found out that 3 Denville moms decided to take action to save the Yearbook for Valleyview Middle School (my son's school). Mara's Cafe, one of Denville's favorite meeting spots is doing a fundraiser THIS Friday July 17th for the Save the Yearbook Committee. Mara's will be donating 20% of all sales on July 17th towards the cause, and the moms will also set up a table to accept any donations. Your donations will be tax-deductible, since the 'Save the Yearbook Committee' is operating under the umbrella of the Denville Kids Enrichment Fund, a 501 (3) c non profit charitable fund.

Can you imagine going through middle school WITHOUT a Yearbook? Please help these middle school students save their Yearbook. It will really mean a lot to them!! Mara's is famous for its coffees, teas, bakery selections and gelato. They have great breakfast and lunch selections too. It's one of my favorite meeting places. If you've never been to Mara's, this is a great opportunity to check it out and help a great cause!! I'll be there this Friday with my kids. Hope to see you there too!

Mara's Cafe & Bakery
25 East Main St
Denville, NJ 07834
973-625-0901
www.marasdesserts.com

Joyful Blessings,
Hueina

FREE Videos: A Deadly Mistake for Small Business Owners

2009-06-01T20:55:00.004-04:00

Are you a small business owner? I've worked with many small business owners over the years, and found that many of them make this one very commonly overlooked but deadly mistake. It's a mistake that can damage their bottom line, and can even force them out of business!

Want to know what it is? I've made a 3-part FREE mini video series just for you. Check out part 1 of this video series on my site.

http://www.beyondhorizoncoaching.com/deadlybizmistake.html

While you are there, make sure you sign up to receive part 2 & part 3 when they are available.

P.S. You might also want to download a FREE Teleclass recording "Unstoppable Success in Challenging Times", also available on my site.

Life Balance: The Snapshot of Your Life

2009-05-26T22:12:00.000-04:00

I was reading my Digital Photography magazine the other day. One of the articles talks about the elements of good composition in photography. Of course, one of the main criteria is that you have to make the main subject of the photograph stand out. When you look at a photograph, you have to be able to tell, beyond the shadow of the doubt, who/what the main subject is. An out-of-focus photo is not going to cut it, of course. But a great picture needs more than just focus.

The author argues that, most photographers (amateur or professional) are afraid of getting "close enough" to their subjects. He said, when you move in so close that you can see the sweat on the forehead of the pottery artist, you have a good chance of getting a powerful picture.

But more often than not, we see the kind of photographs with so much "background clutter" that we can't really see the main subject clearly.

Whenever we go on a vacation, I dread asking total strangers to take pictures of me and my family. First of all, they often don't know how to use my SLR camera. Second of all, I almost always end up with either a blurred picture, or a picture where you need a magnifying glass to find us.

Don't you just hate that?!

Now that I have a digital SLR (talk about instant gratification!) AND I've learned to be much more picky about who I ask to take our pictures (hint: look for those who also carry a SLR camera), my odds of getting a good vacation group picture has gotten better.

Now, you might ask: What does this have to do with life?

If someone takes a snapshot of your life today, what does your picture look like?

Is the snapshot of your life a close-up, powerful composition with you front and center, and all the important elements of your life clearly visible & arranged according to their priorities?

Are you out-of-focus, or looking sharp in the picture?

Or does it look like a random snapshot of chaos, with so much clutter you can barely see yourself?

Or, perhaps (gasp!) you are totally invisible?!!!

Remember that TV commercial where you see the housework being done, baby being fed, laundry being folded, BUT you cannot see the Mommy at all? Do you feel like that Invisible Mommy sometimes? Or all the time?

What feelings surfaced when you look at this imaginary snapshot of your life? If you have a snapshot that's taken so far away from you, what was it that prevented you to take a close-up look at yourself and your life? What is it that you don't like about yourself or your life? What are you avoiding/denying?

If you have a snapshot that's cluttered, or out-of-focus, what do you want your picture to look like instead? What elements need to be included and how do you want to arrange them in the picture?

Most importantly, what are you going to do to make this happen?

A picture is worth a thousand words, but action speaks louder than any words. What can you do this week to de-clutter, re-arrange, and re-focus your life?

What will be your first baby step?

Set your intention, craft out an action plan, tell someone to get the accountability & support, and get going!!!

Mind is Healer, Mind is Slayer - What are you creating today?

2009-05-19T17:41:00.005-04:00

Dear Friend,

We all know that minds create and most of us put a lot of energy into positive thinking. Why then are we living in such troubling times? Today I bring you information that is vital for living truly free lives, where we are in control and can once again create our ideal life.

I am writing about my friend and colleague, Eldon Taylor and his brand new book, Mind Programming: From Persuasion and Brainwashing to Self-Help and Practical Metaphysics. This is simply a must-read book! This message is so important that many of the world's visionaries, myself included, have joined together to support this book launch.


Louise Hay	Hueina Su	Christiane Northrup	Don Miguel Ruiz	Marci Shimoff

View the trailer for Mind Programming

As you read this book, you'll feel the blinders being removed and you will truly see the world in an entirely new light.

Jeff Warrick,
documentary filmmaker, Programming the Nation

Eldon bares the facts, exposing the groups ranging from media types to governmental agencies that have spent billions of dollars learning how to surreptitiously gain access to your thoughts, your motivations and your choices. See for yourself in the 'smoking gun' of advertising manuals, in the secret clandestine work of governmental agencies, in the neuro-technology labs of the sellers of goods and services. You will be shocked and horrified at the extent a few have gone to shape every aspect of your thinking, and this programming goes on everyday!

Brainwashing and marketing are big business; and your precious mind is a coveted commodity. In this book Eldon Taylor exposes all and tells you how to take your power back and be free to become your own best self. Eldon is a grand master of the mind

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
author of Your Soul's Compass

More details here.

Mind Programming is really two books in one. The first half of the book is the tell-all story that uncovers the unseen influences that are so pervasive, penetrating and effective. The second half of the book is all about the tools and technologies you can use to cleanse your mind of the non-sense you may not have even recognized as being present before reading this liberating book. Think about it. How many original thoughts do you really have? How many thoughts are about your limitations, your fears, your anxieties, the things you want, and so forth. You will learn that from sickness and anxiety to the way you comb your hair and dress, and so much more, are all a part of what you have been trained to think and choose. You will also learn some very simple easy-to-use tools that can free your mind and empower your being.

In a period when fear has reached a frenzied pitch, Taylor shines a brilliant spotlight to dispel the darkness!

Angelina Heart
author of The Teaching of Little Crow

Even if you already have some awareness of the everyday mind manipulation techniques, and are already guarding against these intrusions, there will be areas you simply have not heard of. Even if none of this information is of interest to you because you are already guarding the input into your minds, you will be thankful to finally have the facts, figures and hard evidence to present to your family and friends, so they too can escape from the everyday brainwashing. But Eldon does not leave it there as he also covers numerous tools and techniques to assist you in taking back the control of your mind. These tools range from exercises that will not cost you a penny, such as the '50-day plan,' automatic writing, and mind exercises, to high tech (but affordable) tools such as cortical electro-stimulation. Whatever your preference, Mind Programming will provide you with the information vital for today's climate.

PLUS: Mind Programming ships with a free, high-tech, mind-training CD, that utilizes the patented and proven InnerTalk technology.

More details here.

Even though I consider myself to be quite aware of what is going on in the world, this book boldly shatters illusions about how extensive the mind control in our society has become. Are you really free? Only if you can take back control your mind. Thank heavens, Dr. Taylor shows us how in one of the most important books I have ever read.

Terri Marie
author of Be the Hero of Your Own Game

More details here.

I am so excited about this new book because I know it can really make a powerful difference in your life. That is why I have joined with many visionaries in offering special bonus incentives when you get your copy today. When you purchase your copy of Mind Programming, you will:

1) Have a chance to win 2 tickets to a Hay House conference. Everyone who orders Mind Programming between May 19th and June 17th can enter to win a trip to the I CAN DO IT Conference in Tampa, Florida where Eldon will be appearing in November. (Trip includes 2 full conference tickets, hotel accommodations, and round-trip domestic coach airfare).

2) Be entered to win Eldon's finest success library, Your Personal Best, featuring 28 programs on 20 CDs; all using the patented and proven InnerTalk technology. This is a $599 value.

3) Attend a free pre-screening of Jeff Warrick's mind-blowing documentary, Programming The Nation.

4) Gain free membership to Eldon's Mind Matters community, where you will find numerous gifts valued at over $5000. These gifts are all yours for acting today and getting your copy of Mind Programming. Pick up all your gifts today, or come back once you have read Mind Programming - the choice is yours. Take your time and enjoy exploring the best tools available. Try them for free and decide for yourself what works best for you! These gifts come to you from almost 300 supporters including Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Marci Shimoff, Joan Borysenko, Judith Orloff, and Bruce Lipton.

PLUS: For every book sold during this event, Eldon will be donating all of his author proceeds to Women for Women International, an award-winning non-profit organization. Women for Women provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies.

So don't hesitate, act now and get your copy today.

It's only your mind if you manage what goes into it, otherwise it is analogous to a computer that the world has read and write access to.

Eldon Taylor
author of Choices and Illusions and Mind Programming

ACT NOW

Sincerely,

Hueina

P.S. If you're a professional woman in New Jersey, please join me for our Powerful You! Women's Network meeting (Denville NJ Chapter) tomorrow, Wednesday May 20th from 12-2 pm. All details here:
http://powerfulyou.com/Network_Meetings/Denville.htm

Today- 2 Teleseminars to Celebrate National Women's Week

2009-05-13T10:16:00.002-04:00

May 10, 2009 marks the beginning of the 10th annual National Women's Health Week, initiated by The US Dept of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health. The theme for this year is “It’s Your Time.”

National Women’s Health Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness and increase access to health care for women across the life cycles. During the Week, community as well as government agencies work together to bring attention to and create an understanding of women's and girls’ health issues; provide free or low-cost health screenings for women nationwide; and educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease.

I hope you take this as a reminder to put your self-care as a top priority, and take good care of your physical & emotional health. After all, you are all you've got.

I'm honored to be invited by the American Cancer Society - Asian Initiative to present a special Teleseminar tonight as part of their National Women's Health Week community services. This Teleseminar is FREE and open to everyone. The topic of my presentation is Intensive Self-Care Strategies. Below are the details:

Time: Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 8:00-9:00 pm EST

Topic: Intensive Self-Care Strategies

Speaker: Hueina Su, The Nurturer's Coach^TM

Cost: No Cost, except your own long-distance phone charge

To sign up, email Support403-425715@autocontactor.com

In this FREE Teleseminar you will learn:

The signs & consequences of chronic stress and Self-Care Deficiency Syndrome
The importance of Intensive Self-Care for your health, emotional well-being and long-term success
How to Stop, Drop & Roll out of overwhelm
How to find the missing peace, balance, joy and purpose in your stressful life
Essential practices and guidelines to ensure your physical & emotional health

In addition to this Teleseminar, I'm also presenting a Teleseminar for the International Coach Federation (ICF) Self Care for Coach and Client SIG today at 2:00 pm EST. This Teleseminar is also FREE and open to EVERYONE. You can join their Yahoo group to receive invitations to future Teleseminars and other resources (you do not need to be a coach to join the group).

Time: Wednesday May 13th at 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST

Topic: Intensive Care for the Coach's Soul: Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others

Cost: F*REE (except for your own long-distance charge)

Registration: Join their Yahoo group to receive call-in number

http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=selfcareforcandc

Hope to hear you on the call!

Take good care of yourself... you are irreplaceable!

Ode to Motherhood

2009-05-10T01:00:00.000-04:00

Ode to Motherhood
© copyright 2008 Hueina Su

To all the moms:

Happy Mother's Day!

You have worked so hard, all year around. I hope you get to take a day off, and enjoy your special day. I hope you love the festivities and/or any loving gestures your family bestow on you. Even if none of your family is around to celebrate this day with you, I hope you make a point to do or have something you love today. Hey, this is your special day, and you totally deserve it.

I just called my Mom in Taiwan. None of us could spend Mother's Day with her, and my dad had to attend a meeting today. I was so glad to find that Mom was in a good mood, nonetheless. I said, "Well, Mom, since Dad is not home, you've got a day off! How are you going to celebrate your special day?" She told me cheerfully that she's got some ideas -- she might visit this or that city, do some shopping, visit her favorite coffee shop, etc. She was getting herself ready to go out and enjoy her free time. I'm pretty sure she is going to dress up and have fun out on the town. Way to go, Mom! That's the spirit!

Motherhood is life-changing. I'm positive that you'd agree with me. Being a mom has changed me on so many levels. It's the most challenging job I've ever taken on, and the most amazing journey I've experienced. I'd never trade it for anything in the world.

Before you go out for your Mother's Day celebration, here are some thoughts for you to ponder.

You are loving and caring... You give your children unconditional love, the highest level of love in the world. You are the go-to person when anyone needs TLC - a hug, a kiss, some encouraging words, or chocolate chip cookies. You are love, personified.

You are patient... Reading "The Little Engine That Could" for the 1,000th time, with the same level of joy and enthusiasm (even when you were so tired you could barely keep your eyes open); getting your toddler potty trained; helping your child with challenging homework; sewing your child's school play or Halloween costume... that takes patience.

You are committed... Hey, you took on a life-long commitment to be a mom, didn't you?!

You are strong and you persevere... Think about what you had to go through to bring your child to the world -- the pregnancy, the labor pain, the adoption process -- need I say more? Think about all the challenges you've gone through to take care of your children and make sure they are healthy, safe and happy. You are much tougher than you give yourself credit for.

You are disciplined... You get up every morning to take care of your family, cooking, feeding, bathing, cleaning... day after day, after day. If that's not discipline, I don't know what is.

You take charge and get things done... You are the one who organizes and coordinates everyone's schedules, and make sure nobody misses doctor's appointments, soccer practice, band concert, birthday party, anniversary dinner (even if you have to plan it yourself).

You know when to say no and stand your ground... You have no problem telling your toddler or teenager what they are not supposed to do, even if you know they are not gonna like you.

You are creative... You've created a loving home for your children. You use your creativity in the ways you show your love, the foods you cook, the stories you tell, the imaginative plays, the silly songs you make up, the garden you planted and all the family vacations and memories you help create.

You are powerful... You were given the power and privilege to co-create a life (your child), to help your child reach his/her full potential and create a better world. That's enormous power and responsibility.

You are beautiful... Have you ever looked deeply into your child's eyes and see your own reflection? You are absolutely beautiful... no laugh lines or stretch marks could ever diminish your beauty.

I hope you take a few moment here and let it all sink in.

Next time, when someone else, or that nasty little voice in your head, tells you that you are not loving enough, strong enough, pretty enough, disciplined enough, or that you are too "selfish" for taking care of yourself, or whatever, tell them to get lost. They simply don't know any better.

You are perfect and whole, just the way you are. You deserve to be loved and adored, just like you love and adore your children. Now, go ahead, and celebrate this day the way you truly deserve.

Forward this message to any moms you know who could use a little validation or encouragement. As moms, we ought to support and empower one another.

Take good care of yourself... you are irreplaceable!

Love & Blessings,
Hueina

P.S. If you like a good read for Mother's Day, and any day, download sample chapters of my upcoming book Intensive Care for the Nurturer's Soul: 7 Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others.

P.P.S. Check out Rx for Balance^TM audio CD series for yourself and/or any moms you know.

The Freedom Movie

2009-05-05T22:19:00.002-04:00

I found this playlist on YouTube called The Freedom Movie with 165 inspirational videos for success. Enjoy!

Join Me for Nurture to Thrive Teleclass - Tuesday May 5

2009-05-04T13:50:00.004-04:00

Attention: All Business Owners!

Join me this Tuesday, May 5th at 12:00-1:00 pm EST for an important presentation called: "Nurture to Thrive: How to Grow a Thriving Business With Joy, Peace and Ease"

May 5, 2009 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Speaker: Hueina Su, The Nurturer's Coach
Topic: "Nurture to Thrive: How to Grow a Thriving Business With Joy, Peace and Ease"

Would you like to have more joy, balance and inner peace, while running a thriving business with ease? Women business owners and entrepreneurs are prone to stress and burnout. We are trying to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities as a business owner, wife, mother, caregiver, friend, community volunteer, etc. As women, we tend to care for everyone around us, and put ourselves last. As a result, we might lose our balance, our joy, our health, even ourselves. In the long run, our business bottom line will suffer, so will our loved ones. So, what's a woman to do, if she wants to have a thriving business with joy, peace and ease?

In this powerful presentation, Hueina Su will share her personal journey and lessons learned as a mom, coach and business owner,?as well as actionable strategies you can use to create more joy and ease in your business and personal life.

You will learn:

What "Self-Care Deficiency Syndrome" is and how it affects your business bottom line
The most important thing you can do for your business, especially if you are a solopreneur
3 things you must nurture, to have a thriving, sustainable business
How to Stop, Drop and Roll out of stress and overwhelm
10-second stress busters
How to keep your inner peace despite chaos
Daily practices to create more joy and keep stress at bay

Cost: FREE for Powerful You members, $10 for non-members

To sign up, visit: http://powerfulyou.com/Tele-NetworkNoonHS.htm

A Virtual Mother's Day Tea

2009-05-04T13:40:00.005-04:00

A Virtual Mother's Day Tea

with The Nurturer's Coach^TM Hueina Su
Wednesday May 6, 2009
9:00 - 10:00 pm Eastern Time
by Conference Call
FREE

Last weekend, I was invited to speak at the American Cancer Society Mother's Day Tea for their breast cancer survivors and caregivers. We had such a lively discussion about the joy and stress of motherhood. I had so much fun myself, that I've decided to host a Virtual Mother's Day Tea for my own people -- that's YOU.

What's your favorite tea? Is it herbal tea, English tea, chai tea, or Chinese Oolong? How about some tea snacks? Do you drink your tea straight up, or with milk, sugar, honey, etc?

Agenda: Please come join me for a relaxing evening conversation all about motherhood -- let's share our joy, triumphs, challenges, tears & laughter, the motherly guilt, fears and hope for our children, etc. At the end of the gathering, I will lead a guided imagery exercise.

What to bring: Your fabulous self, your favorite cup of tea & whatever snacks you like to go with your tea

Dress code: Casual, fluffy slippers optional

Who's Invited: You. Invite as many girlfriends as you like! All are welcome. Let's make this a big tea party to celebrate Mother's Day!

To sign up: visit here. There is NO CHARGE to participate. Hope to hear you on the call!

What a Wonderful World

2009-05-01T12:27:00.002-04:00

Something that will melt your heart and make you say awwww.... Once again proves that love knows no boundary.

I always love this song, and how can you go wrong with the beautiful friendship between kitten and fawn...

April E-zine, My New CDs and 2 Great Teleclass for You

2009-05-01T00:09:00.005-04:00

Happy Spring! After a brutal winter, I’m SO glad to see Spring return to Northern NJ. In fact, we’ve had 80-degree days! It seems like Mother Nature is too eager to spring forward to summer time.

April has been such a busy and productive month for me. I've had a blast speaking to many groups, getting new products ready, and prepping for upcoming events in May. Time flies when you're having fun. I almost forgot to send out my April e-zine. Ooops!

Here's my April e-zine for you:

http://www.beyondhorizoncoaching.com/images/April09News.pdf

If the link doesn't work, simply copy & paste the entire URL to your web browser.

Now, the exciting news! Drum roll please....

My NEW Rx for Balance CD series are ready for order! I've launched the first 5 titles of the series, including:

Learn to Say NO So You Can Say YES to Your Life
A Prescription for Stress-Free Living
The Balancing Act: Time Management for Busy Professionals
Effortless Decision-Making Strategies for the Indecisive
Changing Lanes: Secrets of Successful Midlife Career Change

These CDs will make a great Mother's Day gift! To order online, visit: http://www.BeyondHorizonCoaching.com/store.html

I'm invited to present 2 Teleclass in May, and they are both open to everyone! Here are the details.

May 5 at 12-1 pm EST I'll be speaking at Powerful You! Women's Network. Topic: How to Grow a Thriving Business With Joy, Peace and Ease. This Teleseminar is OPEN to ALL. To register, visit:
http://powerfulyou.com/Tele-NetworkNoonHS.htm

May 13 at 2-3 pm EST I'll be speaking at International Coach Federation Self-Care for Coach & Client SIG. Topic: Intensive Care for the Coach's Soul: Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Your Clients. This FREE Teleseminar is OPEN to ALL.
Bridge Number is 1-212-457-9879 PIN 700827#

Click here to join the Yahoo group for the ICF Self-Care for Coach and Client SIG.

Hope to hear you on the calls!

Warmly,
Hueina

P.S. Don't forget to check out my NEW Rx for Balance CDs! They are great gifts for moms and anyone who needs a little nurturing.
http://www.BeyondHorizonCoaching.com/store.html

A Healing Reminder of Love

2009-04-23T12:12:00.003-04:00

"There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world today than for bread."
~ Mother Teresa

I just watched this absolutely beautiful video and just had to share with you!

For anyone who has ever felt they are not good enough, not perfect, not lovable or not loved... please watch this video. You are loved and you are more than enough. Yes, there's no doubt about it. You might need to watch this video a few times... breathe it in and let it sink in.

Celebrate YOU today, because you are amazing!

Follow Your Path: Reflections on Susan Boyle

2009-04-19T23:45:00.001-04:00

Have you watched Susan Boyle's audition on Britain's Got Talent? Over the weekend, I noticed everyone on Twitter (follow me here) was talking about her, and I finally got curious enough to check out her YouTube videos.

I was totally blown away and moved to tears!

Susan Boyle is a 47-year-old unemployed British woman who auditioned for Britain's Got Talent show. When she stood on the stage and told the judges she is 47 years old and aspires to be a professional singer, they all rolled their eyes. They kind of snickered when she said she would be singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The three judges and the audiences were so cynical... until she started singing her first note.

As soon as she started singing, my eyes welled up. You know some people get goose bumps when they get a sign or message from the Universe? I get tears. She sings directly to my soul... I watched the rest of the video through my tears, and the tears wouldn't stop until almost an hour later. The judges and the audiences went crazy for her, as they should be! The expressions on their faces are priceless! It reminds me of Donald Braswell's performance on America's Got Talent, where he turned a full-house of booing audience into standing ovations (I wrote about it in my previous post Success Principle: Turning a Deaf Ear to Nay-Sayers). It's like the ultimate revenge of the underdog. Who doesn't love rooting for the underdog? I was sobbing and cheering for her!

It was inspiring on so many levels. Her angelic yet powerful voice is such a contrast to her appearance. I can see why she said she was never given a chance to be a professional singer before. Yet she had enough fortitude to stand on that stage and fend for herself, and she was forthcoming to tell the hosts that she lives with her cat, has never been married, and sadly, never been kissed. She has a fierce side, I can tell. We all witnessed something extraordinary. As one of the judges put it, it was totally a privilege to hear her sing.

I think she moves me, not just because of her amazing voice. It was so healing to hear her sing, because she reminds me of all those times in my life when others told me I can't, or I'm not good enough. So many times in my life, I've had to prove myself, or choose to tune out the nay-saying, so I could follow my own heart, my own path. I'm glad I've followed my internal compass. If I'd listened to "them", I wouldn't have gotten this far in my life and my career. What's worse, I would've been stuck in a life I don't want and feel totally miserable.

Can you imagine if Susan Boyle had listened to all the nay-sayers (which I'm sure are plenty) around her? Can you imagine having an extraordinary gift like hers and nobody ever knows about it? You know, you too have something important to share with the world. I don't know what your gift is, and maybe you don't know either, but, I know the world needs your gift. I know that if you truly embrace your gift and let yourself shine, you will make a difference. Don't die with your music still inside of you. I hope you choose to follow your own path like I did. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what other people think. It matters that you follow your heart and choose a life you want. It is YOUR life, after all. Nobody can live it for you.

It takes courage to follow your own path, but, it's so worth it.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

-- The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Nurture to Thrive: Keys to Create More Success, Joy and Peace

2009-04-14T14:59:00.003-04:00

I'm invited to present this workshop at Sue Waldman's Living, Loving and Learning workshop series. I hope you can join us!

Nurture to Thrive: Keys to Create More Success, Joy and Peace

Women are Nurturers by nature. As we strive to nurture our family, our relationships and our career/business, all too often we lose our balance, our joy and ourselves. As women, we face the special challenge of coping with stress and burnout from giving too much of ourselves, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, remaining passionate for our chosen career, maintaining our inner peace while working in chaos, and caring for ourselves while we care for others. Many women forego their self-care, not knowing they are sabotaging their own success and long-term well-being. Some are filled with anxiety, stress, guilt, or low self-esteem. Or they are simply too stressed and don't know how to get out of overwhelm.

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

Recognize the signs & consequences of chronic stress and Self-Care Deficiency Syndrome

How to Stop, Drop & Roll out of overwhelm

How to find the missing peace, balance, joy and purpose in your stressful life

Essential principles and strategies for creating the life balance that works for YOU

Here's the workshop details:

Date: Friday, April 17th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Place: 320A Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ

Presenter: Hueina Su, MS, BSN, CEC, The Nurturer’s Coach™, Keynote Speaker, Coach, Author, www.RxForBalance.com

Fee: $28 if paid in advance, $40 at the door

Registration Required. Please call the host Sue Waldman (973) 857-9090 or pay online at www.SueWaldman.com (go to Events page to pay by PayPal)

Please bring a childhood picture of you (photocopy is fine)

Hope to see you on Friday!!

Nurture Your Body, Mind and Spirit with Essential Oils

2009-04-13T15:26:00.002-04:00

When was the last time you pamper yourself? Come join us for a fun evening of learning and nurturing...

You will experience and learn how to use 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils to...

Relieve Stress, Aches and Pains

Combat Allergy and Other Common Health Issues

Improve Immune Functions and Overall Health

Enhance Emotional Well-being

Green Household-Cleaning

Organic Skin Care

Here's the details of this workshop:

Date: Friday, April 24th, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Place: Denville, NJ

Presenter: Nancy Weber, RN, Holistic Educator, Medical Intuitive, www.NancyOrlenWeber.com

Fee: NO CHARGE but Registration Required

Please call Nancy Weber 973-586-2230, email: lightwing@optonline.net, or Hueina Su 973-664-0446, email: Hueina@BeyondHorizonCoaching.com

For more info on 100 % therapeutic-grade essential oils, please visit www.TrueHealingOils.com.

Hope you can join us!

Waiting for Autumn

2009-04-07T11:57:00.003-04:00

Dear Readers:

Every once in a while, I recommend resources that I think are valuable for you. Here's a book that could touch your soul. And, you could win a metaphysical spa weekend, among other prizes. Happy reading! :)

EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A BOOK COMES ALONG THAT TOUCHES YOUR SOUL

In the tradition of the bestseller Eat, Pray, Love and spiritual classics such as The Alchemist, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Celestine Prophecy, "Waiting for Autumn" by DailyOM co-founder Scott Blum, is an enchanting semiautobiographical parable that reveals a deep and powerful message. This book follows Scott, an inquisitive seeker who meets a mysterious cardboard-sign-toting homeless man named Robert who has a sleepy puppy at his side and a penchant for changing lives. Sparked by Robert's unconventional wisdom, Scott is thrust into a spiritual adventure where he attempts to heal his past while confronting the spirit of his dead fiancee. He ultimately faces an extraordinary dilemma between his spiritual calling and earthly responsibilities.

"Waiting for Autumn is a warm and revealing book about personal transformation. Its narrative reveals the honesty of one who has really walked the path of forgiveness and divine connection and found the rewards of intuition, mission, and synchronistic flow. This book will speak to everyone."
- James Redfield, the author of "The Celestine Prophecy"

"A thrilling story, a deep metaphysical message, a breath of fresh air."
- Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., the author of "Five Wishes" and co-author of "Conscious Loving"

"A journey of personal and spiritual discovery that opens up our hearts and fills us with divine wisdom and inspiration."
- Debbie Ford, the author of "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" and "Why Good People Do Bad Things"

Join Scott as he visits unseen worlds on his unique journey of self-discovery, where various spiritual modalities are revealed, including shamanic soul retrieval, energy healing, conscious eating, nature-spirit communication, kirtan, ancestral healing, and more. This metaphysical page-turner is a fascinating exploration of one humble soul's profound awakening--with a surprise ending that will warm your heart.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - SCOTT BLUM

Scott Blum is an author and the co-founder of the popular inspirational website DailyOM. He is also a successful multimedia artist who has collaborated with several popular authors, musicians, and visual artists and has produced many critically acclaimed works, including a series featuring ancient meditation music from around the world. Scott lives in the mountains of Ashland, Oregon, with Madisyn Taylor--his wife, business partner, and soul mate.

EVERYONE RECEIVES 175+ GIFTS

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Football and the Art of Stress Management

2009-04-03T23:51:00.008-04:00

According to a BCC news story, football managers can benefit from learning the art of stress management.

Brain research on football managers shows that a part of their brain, called reticular activating system, is almost permanently "on", which makes it almost impossible for them to relax. Some managers said they were always thinking about the games, even when they are not working. For example, one manager finds himself sitting in the movie theater, obsessing over what he should have done in the last game, instead of enjoying the movie.

This kind of prolonged stressed state can wreck havoc on one's physical and emotional health. When you are stressed (whether physically, mentally or emotionally), your body produces a rush of stress hormones to help you get ready for fight or flight response. You are more alert and energetic. However, when your body is chronically flooded with these powerful hormones, as these football managers do, your immune system will break down over time, making you prone to a slew of diseases. According to a recent study by Wellness, 40% of football managers have high blood pressure, 50% are at higher risk of diabetes, 60% have cholesterol so high they are at higher risk of heart disease.

High-stake job stress is to blame - long hours, few breaks, poor diet, media exposure, job insecurity, to name a few. But above all, it's pressure. Many managers said their mood and outlook are greatly affected by the outcome of the games. If their teams are winning, they feel healthy and strong. On the other hand, one manager said, "If you get a couple of defeats on the bounce, you're suddenly looking at the world from a very dark place."

What does this mean to you? Stressful events and conditions might be an inevitable part of your life. However, you do not need to be a victim of stress. Your attitude plays a very important part in how well you cope with stress. If you cannot minimize the source of your stress, you can try to change your attitude and perspective about the situation. Don't be too attached to the outcome. If you try your best, and be detached from the outcome, your mood and stress level won't be too affected, even if things don't go your way. Every adversity provides an opportunity to learn and grow. There might be blessings in disguise if you only look more closely.

Practice Intensive Self-Care every day. Take good care of your body, mind and spirit. Above all, be kind to yourself. Treat yourself with loving kindness. Instead of trying to be perfect, remind yourself that you are only human, and forgive yourself for whatever you did or did not do.

As a recovering perfectionist, I know the anxiety, stress and emotional pain that come with trying (and failing) to be perfect. You really would beat yourself up, over and over, being convinced that there's something very wrong with you. No amount of achievements would make you feel good about yourself. Or you could easily get stuck in fears, hold yourself back and settle for less, because you are so afraid of making mistakes.

Stop taking yourself and everything so seriously. Lighten up. Hey, you are only human. You are certainly allowed to have bad hair days or goof up sometimes. :)

P.S. Don't forget to download your FREE Intensive Self-Care Kit at www.RxForBalance.com.

Hueina in the news and 2 invitations for you

2009-03-18T23:26:00.002-04:00

March is a very special month for me. First of all, it's my birth month (my birthday is coming up next week) and the beginning of Spring. So it symbolizes rebirth and renewal for me. In addition, March is Women's History Month. Although I do not label myself as a feminist, I AM passionate about empowering and nurturing women. I believe in the power of women. By supporting and nurturing one another, we uplift, empower and heal the entire world.

One of the many ways I support and empower women (besides my coaching, writing and speaking), is my role as the co-facilitator of Powerful You! Women's Network Denville NJ Chapter. Powerful You! is a national women's business networking and empowerment network. I love it because it's not only for business networking but also emphasizes heavily on personal and spiritual growth. I feel grateful and privileged to be a facilitator of this organization.

That is why I am excited to share with you this news --

Daily Record (New Jersey's largest newspaper) featured Denville NJ Chapter of Powerful You! Women's Network as the cover story in its 3/18/09 Wednesday special edition. The title of the cover story is Women's network's Denville chapter can help find your inner 'You!'

When I saw the newspaper, I was blown away by the generous coverage of our story. On the front page is a HUGE picture of my co-facilitator (and dear friend) Christina Santiago. On the inside 2-page spread, there are several great pictures and quotes from our members. It's heartwarming and affirming to see that the media recognizes and cares about an organization that empowers women.

I think this news article really captures the essence of Powerful You! and our Denville chapter. Many women share why they attend Powerful You! meetings. It's worth reading. Here is the link to the article on Daily Record website.

http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009903180314

I believe, after reading this article, you'll be convinced that this is an amazing group for growing your business and nurturing YOU! If you're in NJ/NY/PA area, I invite you to join us for our monthly meetings! We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 EST. Great food, great company, every month there is a speaker presentation, monthly discussion, gratitude & success share, etc. For more information visit

http://powerfulyou.com/Network_Meetings/Denville.htm

If you live in other states in the U.S. you can check out other Powerful You! chapters in your area.

Oh, by the way, it's for women only. Sorry guys! Please pass this invite to your female friends, coworkers and family.

Here's the other invitation, and this one is for both men and women. This Saturday, March 21, The Life Coaching Center is hosting Women/Men Embracing Our Greatness International Conference, in Sumerville, New Jersey. There's a great lineup of speakers, holistic educators & practitioners. I'll be speaking as well. Hope you can join us!

http://www.lifecoachingctr.org/internationalconference.html

By the way, if you have not read my March E-zine, you can read it online:

==> http://www.beyondhorizoncoaching.com/images/March09News.pdf

Please pass it to your friends, family, colleagues and anyone who can benefit from this message. What's what good friends do. :-)

Happy Spring!

Brain Plasticity: The Secret to Staying Mentally Young

2009-03-14T19:51:00.006-04:00

Most people think as people get older, they gradually lose their memories, and it's just inevitable fate. Or is it?

Brain research has shown that our brains have the ability to continue to develop and grow new neuro-pathways or connections. It's called brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity. It's not limited by our age.

Keeping yourself mentally sharp is part of Intensive Self-Care, so I think it's important to learn more about this. I found this post at SharpBrains with a fascinating interview with Dr. Michael Merzenich, a co-founder of Posit Science, Inc. and one of the first neuroscientists to embrace the concepts of neuroplasticity. He was convinced of the real-world application of neuroplasticity, because of his experience with the invention of the cochlear implant. The quality of the signal provided by a cochlear implant is rather poor compared to that produced in normal hearing, but over a period of months, implant recipients are able to progress to the point of being able to discern speech that sounds "almost normal." This is a practical example of brain plasticity.

As for the belief that older people have less efficient memory, Dr. Merzenich's research indicates that as people get older their ability to comprehend rapid speech goes down. His key idea is that if you can improve hearing comprehension, memory improves. This is because of the well-known fact that richer signals leave stronger memories.

Same goes to vision. He found that as people get older, they tend to focus their vision directly in front of themselves (think tunnel vision), but not paying so much attention to their surroundings as younger people do. This means they are seeing less of their surroundings, so they are remembering less. So at Posit Science, Inc. they are training seniors to regain the habit of frequently scanning their periphery, in the hope of improving their memory.

It's fascinating, isn't it? I didn't know the correlation between memory and the quality of hearing or vision. But it does make sense.

When asked how to improve cognitive fitness, Dr. Merzenich advised embracing lifestyle that enhances brain neuroplasticity. He emphasized the importance of physical activity and the importance of "remaining engaged in life." If you want your brain to stay sharp you have to keep challenging it. Avoid the temptation to take the easy way out by intentionally trying things you aren't already good at.

Sounds like commonsense, but now there's real science to back it up. If you think "I am too old to learn ..." think again! It is no longer a valid excuse!

Keep challenging yourself and keep on learning. Otherwise, your brain might end up looking like Homer's...

Carnival of Healing #180

2009-03-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

The Carnival of Healing #180 is up at Create a Thriving Business. As usual, there are lots of great submissions to this wonderful carnival. Go & check them out.

The Tweet to Beat: Paying $3 Per Twitter Follower

2009-03-10T16:45:00.002-04:00

The Tweet to Beat: Paying $3 Per Twitter Follower

Tim Ferris, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, will pay $3 per new Twitter follower, to benefit U.S. public school students. It's a very creative way to raise funds for a worthy cause. I hope you'll jump in and help him spread the word by following him on Twitter, and posting this on Twitter, Facebook, your own blog and other social media sites.

All details are on his blog.

Microsoft Small Business Centre urges business owners to reduce stress level

2009-03-10T00:19:00.005-04:00

Owners urged to reduce stress levels

Microsoft Small Business Centre

Wed, 04 Mar 2009

Small business owners must ensure they consider their health and wellbeing when taking on work-related tasks, one business expert has claimed.

Business coach and author Hueina Su says that during periods of recession, small company owners and entrepreneurs are particularly prone to stress and burnout.

She claims that as they often work alone, or with few employees, owners often take total responsibility for establishing and servicing relationships between suppliers, vendors, customers and clients.

As a result, she proposes the risks of chronic stress increase, heightening the need to create a work-life balance and practice self-care of health.

Ms Su says clarity, commitment, action, perseverance and support can help achieve this simple goal, which can help business owners to work free of psychological burdens and lead to increased overall productivity.

She suggests that business coaches may be of use to some company owners who wish to nurture themselves physically and mentally.

Last month, Ron Sturgeon, author of How To Salvage More Millions from Your Small Business, claimed business owners could benefit from closer collaboration with their peers.

He proposed that by consulting with others in a similar position, company owners can form increasingly sophisticated and successful business plans.

Note: This is a reprint from Microsoft Small Business Centre. The original article can be read here.

P.S. Check out The Coaching Oasis -- the ultimate solution to help small business owners fast-track their success while maintaining work-life balance and keeping stress at bay.

Gregg Braden's Fractal Time

2009-03-07T23:57:00.000-05:00

Gregg Braden's new book "Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 and a New World Age" sounds like a very interesting one, if you know anything about the Mayan calendar and the significance of 2012.

Success Principle: Give Yourself a Chance

2009-03-03T22:07:00.009-05:00

Is it just me, or did February seem to fly by in a blink of the eye? Just when I thought the worst of the winter was over, we had the biggest snow storm of the year yesterday! And it’s not just New Jersey, the entire East Coast all the way down to the South were affected. This morning, the sun came out, so bright and beautiful, as if the snow storm was merely a dream.

We are officially in the 3rd month of 2009, or, the last month of the first quarter. How are YOU on target to achieve your goals? Sometimes it might seem like you’ve made some headway, and then BOOM, you got pushed back, just like the huge snow storm that seemed to come from nowhere. If that’s the case, don’t get discouraged. Just hang in there, and be patient with yourself. As long as you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, and know how you can get there, you will eventually succeed if you take consistent action.

The other day, I got an email from my best friend from high school, sharing her exciting news that she was selected as a Fulbright New Century Scholar. Only 30 grantees are selected worldwide, with 10 from the United States. She is a college professor who lives in Taiwan. You can imagine how competitive and difficult it is for her to win this honor. She told me that she didn't know how competitive it was when she decided to apply. She seemed to imply that if she knew, she might not have applied for the grant.

I congratulated her for such an amazing achievement, and for giving herself a chance! Instead of assuming she had a very slim chance of winning and not applying for the grant, she gave herself a chance and applied anyway. She totally deserves this honor!

I know how hard she has worked over the years, and how many barriers she has had to break through, to get to where she is now. My dear friend has come a very long way indeed. I remember back in high school, she had some difficulty academically. Our homeroom teacher assigned students who are good at math and science to tutor others who did not do so well. Believe it or not, I was actually good at math back then, and was assigned to help my friend. That's how we became good friends. She tried her best in high school and got into a good college, and later came to U.S. for graduate studies. Over the years, she has had to work extra hard in the academia, competing with male colleagues, enduring tremendous stress and prejudice against female professors. She is now a full professor at a very good college AND a Fulbright New Century Scholar. I'm so thrilled for her and so proud to be her friend!

The road to success is not always a smooth one. It takes commitment, consistent efforts, and tremendous perseverance. What I witness often, as a life coach, is that most people give up way too early. In fact, many people give up after just the first try. What's worse, they give up before even giving it a try. They just assume that they are not good enough, or, it's just too difficult, so why bother? Does it sound familiar?

How do you expect to succeed, if you don't even give yourself a chance?

Sometimes, when it looks like there's no chance to succeed, you have to create your own opportunity. Perhaps you need to change your plan, reaffirm your commitment, or hiring help. Perhaps you need to change your mindset and beliefs. Perhaps you need to align yourself with a mentor, coach, or a mastermind group.

Success is not an event, it is a journey. It requires learning outer strategies and skills, as well as changing the inner mindset and beliefs. Working with a life or business coach can be extremely effective in helping you break through your barriers (both external and internal), so you can achieve your goals. Yes, there is an investment involved, but, it's an investment in yourself, your business and your life. As the legendary investor Warren Buffett emphasized, in the economic downturn, the best investment you can make is to invest in yourself. In this trying time, it's even more important to make sure you have all the up-to-date knowledge, skills and tools to succeed in your field, and know how to adjust quickly to any change that comes your way. If you have tried over and over by yourself, without the desired result, isn't it time to try a different approach?

Give yourself a chance. Invest in yourself and your business. Your future depends on it.

P.S. Are you ready to work with a coach? Let me be your guide on your journey to success this year! Check out my Coaching Oasis program.

U Smile Radio features The Nurturer's Coach Hueina Su

2009-03-01T17:04:00.000-05:00

I got some people asking me about the U Smile Radio show I was on a couple weeks ago. Did you miss it too?

I was interviewed by Lesly Federici, The Green RN. Lesly and I talked about my personal journey as a doctor's daughter who grew up in Taiwan, became a registered nurse, moved to the U.S. barely speaking English and not knowing anyone, the challenges I had to overcome to transform myself to a successful coach, keynote speaker, wife and mom of two. We talked about the lessons I learned along the way, including my personal experience with stress and burnout as a nurse and a mom, how I learned the importance of Intensive Self-Care, which became the basis of my life coaching practice and my upcoming new book Intensive Care for the Nurturer's Soul: 7 Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others. Of course, I shared the 7 keys for creating more joy, peace and balance as discussed in my book.

You can listen to this interview on the player below. If the player does not work, you can listen to the show online at U Smile Radio, and download the MP3 to your iPod. Here's the link to the U Smile Radio site. My interview was originally aired on 2/11/2009.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. -- The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost