As was mentioned in the article “Relationships – A Key Aspect of Life”, relationships are very important to us. They’re the cornerstone upon which society is built. Empires for example, have stood, or fallen, based upon the strength of the fabric of their society. The Roman Empire is a classic example of that!

Because relationships play such an important role in life, we return to that topic again in this article.

Now, with the best will in the world, husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, friends, relatives, family, and co-workers will, from time to time, experience difficulties in their interactions with each other.

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At some point in our lives, we have all experienced low self-esteem. For some, this could be to a lesser or greater degree. Whatever the case, the purpose of this article in the first instance, is to provide a nine point strategy for boosting self-esteem.

The information provided here should also make people more aware of the contributing factors and manifestations of low self-esteem. So, for those who experience low self-esteem, it will make them more aware of what can cause it. And for those who deal on a daily basis with sufferers of low esteem, it should make them more understanding.

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BREAKING NEWS: As of October 1st, 2008 the Coach Ian Scott Podcast received endorsement in the iTunes Store by being featured in their “New & Notable”. Not only that, but the podcast is also inserted in their “Featured” section. There are 1 of 5 pages in the featured section - Coach Ian Scott Podcast made page three!

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Friday, September 12th, 2008, saw the launch of Coach Ian Scott LIVE! The first show was on the subject: Be The Boss!

The special guest on that show, was Matthew Hodgson of www.ivedesignedit.net. The main focus of the show, was to help individuals see how they could create a business around their hobbies and interests - a much overlooked area of ideas for products/services.

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We are pleased to announce, that the Coach Ian Scott Podcasts are now online for your listening pleasure and edification!

It was always the intention to provide coaching material in a variety of formats. This is because each person has their own learning style and learning preference. Some enjoy reading, others listening, and still others prefer an audio/visual approach to education.

The first podcast went online on Friday, August 22nd, 2008. It is already been downloaded by numerous people all over the Internet. We have carried out an extensive promotion of this first podcast episode. It has been distributed among many podcast directories and rss feed directories. We are very optimistic about the success of season 1, and think it has a very bright future indeed.

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“Happiness is a healthy mental attitude,
a grateful spirit, a clear conscience,
and a heart full of love.”

Do you work with, or know of someone who always displays the same joyful outlook on life whenever you see or meet this person? They have a ready-smile, a cheery word, something positive to say, a calm demeanor.

You might be forgiven for thinking we are referring to a fictional or perfect person. But we’re not. These people really do exist – and on this planet too!

What you are witnessing, when you meet these people, is the manifestation of joy, or the quality or condition of happiness and contentment.

What do we mean by the terms joy, happiness and contentment?

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“Happy are those conscious of
their spiritual need.” - Matthew 5:3

If you have been reading these articles regularly, and have downloaded a copy of the Wheel of Life, you will notice that these articles are based upon the Wheel of Life. It is my intention with this strategy to accomplish a number of purposes:

1.To enable a person to become familiar with the Wheel of Life, and make it a regular practice of using the wheel to ensure they’re living a balanced life.

2.To make a person more conscious of the various aspects of our nature as human beings. Our lives are made up of various parts that make us whole! With our lives being filled with the demands of daily living, it can be so easy to neglect any given aspect of life!

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Beethoven, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Dior, Charles Dickens, Wordsworth, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell - all of these names are familiar to most people. They are all known for their creativity – whether that was expressed through music, art, design, invention or literature.

Each one of these individuals, expressed and manifested the in-built gift of creation or power to create.

The Dictionary definition of the word “creative” is: 1.having the ability or power to create. 2. characterized by originality of thought or inventiveness; having or showing imagination; a creative mind. 3. designed to or tending to stimulate the imagination.

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Coming soon…

Coach Ian Scott will be launching his own podcast! This will provide subscribers to his video training programs, and online articles, with an additional training resource.

The podcasts will be uploaded each week with a new episode available for download. These are currently another FREE training resource. The podcats themselves will be stored on our podcasting website. The website address will be made available shortly.

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Friday, September 12th, 2008 is the official launch date of the Coach Ian Scott LIVE stream. The show will broadcast live at 12pm PST, that’s 8pm GMT for UK viewers.

The first show will be about starting your own home-based business. It will be giving guidance and ideas on how a person can create a business, based around their own passions, knowledge, and experience.

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