A native of Australia, Amanda Harvey is currently based in Taiwan. Working as a teacher, trainer, speaker, and writer, she has spent the last decade living in various countries throughout Europe and Asia. Through her work and life experiences, Amanda has developed a strong passion for encouraging others to embrace their differences and become empowered to choose their own paths. In all her work, the key message that Amanda endeavors to share is that there is always a choice, and that the only right way to choose life is your way. Amanda is the author of two books.One is a self-help book entitled Freedom from Shame,Overcoming the Stigma of Depression. Amanda's other title is Not My Flesh and Blood, But My Heart and Soul. To read more, please visit http://www.choosing-life-my-way.com/index.html
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Life purpose coaching is life coaching designed to help create a purposeful and empowered life. Learn to discover a sense of purpose in every area of your life, and to develop skills and techniques for aligning your life with your higher purpose (the essence of the unique contribution you can make to the world).
"No regret" is a motto we would all be well served by adopting. Regret is one of the biggest wastes of energy, and is extremely disempowering. To regret an action, event, or inaction is wishing to recreate history. It is impossible to change the past. The only thing that we can change is our perception of the past, and what we learn from our experiences.
Take the challenge! Whatever it is that you dream of in your life, look for ways to begin making your dreams come true. When you find an opportunity, no matter how big or small, or how scary, summon every ounce of courage you can, and dare to try. The only real failure in life is the failure to try, so make a leap of faith whenever you can.
To be inspired, try looking at the world from a fresh perspective. Put on some rose-colored glasses, and really focus on all the beauty that exists. Everything is a miracle! Look at the human body- the most incredible machine. You are a miracle just because you are alive.
Being motivated comes from taking your dreams out of the realm of fantasy and starting to make them a concrete possibility. This is the first step in making them a reality Motivation is the desire to take action, and the belief that your actions will lead you in the direction you want to go.
Kindness and compassion are much talked about in the context of how we need to treat other people. This is right and good, but what is often overlooked is how important it is to also treat ourselves with these same qualities of gentleness and understanding.
Creating a work life balance is very important to our happiness and well-being. Sometimes though, finding the right combination of productivity, relaxation, and relationship time can be a daunting task.
To avoid being a control freak, gently but diligently remind yourself that you cannot control everything, and that trying to do so is wasting valuable energy and causing frustration.Focus on the things that you can control. It is within your power to control your happiness, your attitude, and your response to whatever life brings you.
We may not know where life will take us, but we can trust that wherever it may be will have the strength and stamina to stay afloat. Every turn of the tide offers us opportunities for learning, growth, and adventure, so go with the flow and enjoy!
Positive affirmations are one of the most powerful tools you can use in your quest for happiness, fulfillment, emotional freedom and general well-being. Once you have identified things in your life that you would like to transform, creating and using affirmations can really bring positive changes.

