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"You have taught me to believe in myself and to take things slowly, one step at a time, keep sight of my goals, both short term and long term.

Your coaching style was both nuturing and motivating, you seemed to intuitively know some days what I needed most. Your caring and understanding was so appreciated and it came from the heart."

-Holly C.

I would recommend the Simplicity Course as an easy, practical way to start simplifying one's life. I especially liked the segments on Tolerations, Wardrobe, and Office and Paperwork.

Each day focuses on only one task, which is helpful to people who feel overwhelmed by the complexities of modern life and hardly know where to begin downshifting.

-Joan, New York

Beth has an uncanny way of, "reading between the lines" to see a person's heart. I appreciate how genuine she is.

I have already begun implementing her suggestions, and am dumbstruck at how well they are working. I am feeling so much more secure, and feel I am finally put onto a life path that will bring me joy for many years to come."

-Sue Halpern

I feel more focused and have an objective instead of aimlessly filling up the day.

-Shelli Segura

 

 

Simplicity E-course

Are you overwhelmed and find you do way too much?

Do you find yourself juggling too many projects, activities and responsibilities?

Does your home, finances and life seem out of control?

You probably:

  1. work more than you want to
  2. feel stressed out
  3. don't seem to do what matters most
  4. and things like health, friends and self-care get moved to the back burner

Where do you even start?

It's hard to simplfify your life, if you don't even know where to start. I focus on one aspect of your life to simplify each day of the course. I give you a step-by-step plan so you don't get stuck trying to begin.

My husband teases me, saying I could complicate anything and tells me I do things the hard way. That included complicating my life with too much, too many and not enough. I was annoyed and tense. I would drop after work with no energy left for fun.

I decided I needed to simplify. I read tons of books and tried many different ideas. But, the most educational work, was the inner work to find out what was important to me and my family.

I found many suggestions for simplifying, but no plans so I created my own to help others simplify the task of simplifying.

"I would recommend this course as an easy, practical way to start simplifying one's life. I especially liked the segments on Tolerations, Wardrobe, and Office and Paperwork. Each day focuses on only one task, which is helpful to people who feel overwhelmed by the complexities of modern life and hardly know where to begin downshifting. Putting a name on those irritating aspects of life--tolerations--has helped me identify and work on eliminating many of my personal irritants. The links to other websites provides additional useful information. I am very happy that I decided to sign up for this course."

- Joan in New York

What difference could one month mean?

Can you picture a simplified life in your mind? In this one month course you will:

  • Zap your energy drains
  • Clean up your environment
  • Create satisfying routines
  • Streamline your life
  • Learn how to slow down
  • Create boundaries
  • Carve out time for yourself
  • Simplify your errands
  • Manage your finances
  • Create a simple wardrobe
  • Connect with the people you love
  • Beat procrastination
  • Get a life instead of a lifestyle
  • Eliminate projects and to do's
  • and more!

This 25-day course will be sent by e-mail. Each weekday you will receive a coaching lesson and an action plan. You can view a sample lesson below. You can also e-mail me any time for extra motivation.

I have started decluttering my life. That, in itself, is an awesome step and I owe this to you, Beth.

-Debby Sue, Alaska

 

Most people go through life trying to stay afloat with all their obligations. But, the things that are important to them, what they value and dream, are put on hold. It saddens me to see how many people think they are trapped by their life. My goal is to release people from their 'trap'. I can assist you in creating the life you were meant to live.

Invest one month and $12 to simplify your life. You will feel the results for years as you go back over the lessons. Sign up with a friend for an accountability partner.

You can go at your own pace. Save the e-mails to work on when you can.

Simpicity E-Course
$12.00

 

Sample Lesson

DAY 16: YOUR WARDROBE

 
Did you do your 15 minutes of dejunking? Did you exercise today?
 
What Are Your Colors?
One of the most important things to do to simplify your wardrobe is to get your colors done. You can get them done at a professional place or take this very good online test: http://stylemakeovers.com/colortest/color_module.htm  This will simplify your wardrobe and you will feel better in what you wear.
 
5 Core Colors
Once get your colors done you will know what colors to wear. All you need is five core colors-colors that look fantastic on you. Mine are mahogany, green, purple, camel and peach. If you get mainly clothes in your core colors than things will go together.
 
Clothes Shopping
Shop just 2-4 times a year for clothes to save buying those impulse clothes you never wear. Also check the label so you are not buying dry-clean only and difficult to clean clothes.
 
Closet
As you look through your closet, if you find colors that aren't "your colors" you don't need to get rid of them. Just don't have them right next to your face. Maybe put a scarf in your color around your neck, or a jacket in your color.
 
A Standard Wardrobe Plan
2 jackets in neutral colors
A short neutral skirt, a longer neutral skirt and a print skirt
3 pants in neutral colors
1 winter dress
1 summer dress
1 dressy shirt
1 tunic style shirt
1 basic sweater
1 colorful sweater
2 neutral turtlenecks
2 colorful t-shirts- one short sleeve, one long sleeve
2 cotton or knit shirts
1 jersey shirt
2 long sleeve shirts
3 neutral shorts
Shoes in your core colors or neutral colors
1 basic handbag
 
With this wardrobe you can go just about anywhere.
 
ACTION PLAN
___ Clean out your clothes closet
___ Give away any clothes that don't make you feel great
___ Write down your five core colors or make an appointment to get your colors done
___ Note what you need to make your wardrobe complete
___ Organize the clothes you have left by type (pants, skirts, shirts), by color or function (work/play/church) so it will be easy to get out clothes to wear.
 
*Bonus*: Mend missing buttons, tears, etc. and iron
 
@ 2003-2007 Beth Dargis, Career and Life Coach
http://www.encouragingcoach.com
 


Simpicity E-Course
12.00

 

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