Suzi Elton
Suzi Elton is a success coach working with "difference makers" who are ready to effect positive change by living their highest life purpose. She has coached hundreds of clients to approach their goals strategically through tiny steps that bring about quantum leaps. http://mylifepurposecoaching.com
Articles by this Author
Maturity -- What a Concept!
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/25/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
When you hear the word "maturity" what comes to mind Do you think it means old and boring
Market Like a Professional
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
If you imagine that marketing is a ball game, what are the rules of the game and what practices separate the pros from the amateurs
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What Do You Do When You Can’t Figure Out What to Do Next?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you ever have a zillion tings to do, but no clear priority item Does it seem sometimes that everything on your To Do list is equally important and that you just can’t figure out what to do first
What Do You Do When You Can’t Figure Out What to Do Next?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you ever have a zillion tings to do, but no clear priority item Does it seem sometimes that everything on your To Do list is equally important and that you just can’t figure out what to do first
"Doing For Others" Is This Just Avoiding Your Own Life?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever known someone who spends all their time doing things for others They are always willing to help and never ask for anything in return
How to Create a Great Social Life
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Are you a person who does not have the social life you’d like Do you find yourself sitting home most nights when you’d rather be spending time with friends
How to Interpret a "Failure"
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Each human life has its share of "failures" It’s part of the human experience
The Part Ego Plays in Stopping "Difference Makers"
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
"Difference Makers" are those who believe they have a strong drive and conviction about making a positive difference in the world They know they are on this earth to lead, encourage or inspire positive change
Why Excellent Achievers Still Feel "Less Than""
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever known a high achiever who was constantly riddled with self doubt, low self esteem and people pleasing Typically the dynamic is that the person is successful in all their pursuits but never stops questioning or "beating themselves up"
Is Your Story About an Event More Damaging Than the Event?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever met someone who seems to cherish their story of a negative event in their lives Typically the story is about how they were victimized or mistreated by another
Just Because You Can "Get Away With It" Doesn’t Mean You Should
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Today it seems that the prevailing view of "morality" is that doing some things is OK as long as you don’t get caught When I see the latest corruption scandal in Washington, the most striking thing to me is how cheap it is to buy a Congressman
The Juxtaposition of Humility and Modesty With Confidence
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 11/24/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Humility and modesty are frequently behaviors that can seem to be indicative of low self esteem and/or lack of confidence This is a distortion, however
What is the Distinction Between a Scheme and a Plan?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you even known someone--or perhaps it describes you--who falls for every "get rich quick" scheme they come into contact with These schemes always are described as "work free" (also touted as passive income)
Redefining Winning And Losing
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Your concept of what constitutes winning and losing can be defined by you or by others Most of us allow others to dictate how we see winning and losing for ourselves
Some Thoughts on Quitting--During Financial "Meltdowns"
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
requently clients have a tendency to quit taking actions that create forward motion--when they get scared One of the biggest fear factors is actual or feared financial meltdowns
Just Keep Moving
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you feel burdened by so many problems that you are tempted to just give up Does it seem that no matter what you do, you can't get some positive momentum going
Dark Night of the Soul
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
What does the phrase, "Dark Night of the Soul" mean It refers to those sleepless nights when we find ourselves troubled and torn and without answers, crying in the night
Being Overwhelmed
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Frequently, you hear people say they feel "overwhelmed" What does it mean to feel overwhelmed, and what are some ways to deal with it and get out from under this feeling
Allowing Our Own Victimization
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you frequently end up feeling victimized in life Do you feel that other people have tricked you and suffer great pain over the experience
Crisis Times: How to Handle Them
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
You’re in the midst of a financial crisis--your company is imploding and you don't know where this will lead you Suddenly, your life is up in the air
Self Love--Primary Path To Healing, Health And Success
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Self love is a topic that is almost never discussed It's not even a concept for the majority of people
Drink Their Poison
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/11/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you have people in your life whose behavior is so toxic that you feel poisoned after spending time with them Are they people who, no matter what you do to try to change the situation, will not stop foisting their noxious interactions on you
Lessons Reggie Teaches Me
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 10/2/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Friends of mine live with a toy poodle named Reggie Before you go into any assumptions that you know exactly what kind of animal Reggie is, realize that this does not in any way apply to Reggie
What is a Strategy?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Sometimes, when clients hear, "What is your strategy", there is a deafening silence on the other end of the line
A Life of "Drahma": No Drama Queens Need Apply! A Nine Step Solution
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you have a life full of drama and upset Do you experience a constant stream of upsetting issues
They Are Telling You Who They Are: An Answer to Being Disappointed in Relationships
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever had the experience of being mistreated by a fellow human being, causing you to become sad or depressed about it Has someone ever lied to you or cheated you, and you have afterwards felt a general distrust of everyone you meet
Is There Something Great You’re Here to Do? Use Strategies to Create It!
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you have a strong feeling that you have a life purpose to fulfill Do you have an inner urge to accomplish something specific with your life
My History is No Longer My Identity: A Solution to a Painful Childhood
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Did you have an abusive childhood As a child, were you the victim of sexual, verbal, or physical abuse
The Story I Made Up: How We Let Our Fantasies Steal Happiness From Our Lives
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever gotten furious at someone, causing a big scene about how wronged you were, only to find out it was some trivial misunderstanding Have you ever accused another of some transgression, only to discover later it was a miscommunication
Discovering Life Purpose: Some Thoughts
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Discovering Life Purpose is one of the most perplexing endeavors in human life
Do You Live Your Life As an Amateur?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/30/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you live your life like an amateur or like a pro An amateur never figures out what his/her life goals are
Procrastination: What is That About?
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/27/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Procrastination is an interesting topic It's probably one of the top reasons why people do not fulfill their life purpose and achieve their dreams
Trying to Make a Cat Into a Dog
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/27/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever "had to" listen to a person complain long and miserably because someone in their life will not behave differently Do you hear bitter recrimination because you are who you are and won't be what someone else wants you to be
Disguised Blame
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/27/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
o you shirk responsibility for your own life with disguised blame This sounds like a fairly accusatory statement, but "hear" me out
How to Get a Lot Done Without Getting Crazy
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/27/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you find that you consistently have a backlog of tasks to perform that seems endless Does it overwhelm you when you think of how much you need to get done
The "Toilet Stoppages" Of Life
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/27/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever experienced a toilet in your home being stopped up If anything else goes into the toilet, flushing it will simply overflow a lot of messy stuff all over and require extensive cleanup
Fear Of Conflict Drives Us!
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/17/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Fear of conflict may be the main factor distorting human communications Can you recall a time when you did not say something you needed to say because you, "Didn’t want to fight"
When Everybody Else Is Getting Crazy, Get Quiet!
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/17/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Watching general trends among my clients, it’s often apparent that humans seem to have up and down cycles they are not aware of It frequently happens that client after client is in the throes of crises of some sort during the same week
Slow Death By A Thousand To Do’s: An Answer, The "Rotating" To Do List
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/17/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Do you live your life constantly attempting to finish your To Do list Are you demoralized on an ongoing basis because the To Do list grows as fast on one end as it shrinks on the other end
It’s Ok To Put It On The Back Burner!
- By Suzi Elton
- Published 09/17/2008
- Self Help
- Unrated
Have you ever added a new project and found that you had actually taken on one thing too many Have you ever found yourself being a "human doing" rather than a human being
