Karen Parsons Blog

Inspirational Quotes to inspire your life!

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:38:14 GMT

Reading Inspirational Quotes is a quick and easy way to be instantly inspired!

Happiness, the greatest gift you can give!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:58:49 GMT

"My earliest memories of my father are of seeing him work at his desk and realizing that he was happy. I did not...

"Improving Resilience and Minimizing Chronic Stress!"

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:31:40 GMT

I am declaring 2012 the year of "Improving Resilience and Minimizing Chronic Stress!" I am saddened by the way stress just seems to be an accepted mode of life for so many people. It doesn't have to be this way and it shouldn't be this way. Chronic Stress kills! Living with chronic stress doesn't necessarily mean that you will die young (although it is associated with the leading causes of death,) but living with chronic stress does guarantee that you are dying slowly. You have reduced energy and vitality; your nerve cells die prematurely; your body atrophies and your level of happiness wanes! You are also less productive which impacts your financial success. There are solutions; effective, simple strategies that will improve resiliency and minimize stress. Don't wait, take action now. Please contact us and make 2012 the year you said; “enough is enough, I am going to do something about it”. Don't just survive, learn to thrive!!!!! Productivity enhancement tip: Exercise promotes the creation of new connections in the brain. Art Kramer of the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign shares his research; “a year of exercise can give a 70-year-old the connectivity of a 30-year-old, improving memory, planning, dealing with ambiguity, and multitasking.”

Executive Coaching transforms Leadership!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:17:00 GMT

Executive Coaching positively impacts the bottom line!

"ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY" The Pathway to Greater Success! Keynote Speech

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:02:54 GMT

Excellence Coach, Karen Parsons will be a keynote speaker as a part of Step Ahead's Excellence Series event!

Words to live by

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:55:19 GMT

Be patient, be kind, be tolerant, be compassionate. George Washington Carver understood the importance of this with his famous quote.

The Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Program

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:23:04 GMT

Are you Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now with this Life Improvement Program--Guaranteed!

Steve Jobs Philosophy on how to Work!

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:06:42 GMT

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important...

Oprah Winfrey's reason for her success!

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:06:25 GMT

"What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and work that fulfills you, the rest will come. And, I truly believe, that the reason I’ve been able to be so financially successful is because my focus has never, ever for one minute been money." Oprah Winfrey

Inspirational Quote, Excellence is an art won by training and habituation...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:59:46 GMT

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

New Inspirational Quotes!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:57:21 GMT

"What you pay attention to, you bring unto you". Karen Parsons. Improve your life with inspirational quotes!

Shared Sacrifice: Aren't most Canadians doing this already?

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:37:10 GMT

Good Business International article on: Shared Sacrifice:Call for New Leadership.

Karen Parsons interview (part 2) about lessons learned on the journey of becoming a successful Excellence Coach!

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:33:05 GMT

Karen Parsons shares with interviewer Avil Beckford of The Invisible Mentor, some of the lessons she has learned on her journey of being an excellence coach. Part 2.

Karen Parsons interview about lessons learned on the journey of becoming a successful Excellence Coach!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:23:07 GMT

Karen Parsons shares with interviewer Avil Beckford of The Invisible Mentor, some of the lessons she has learned on her journey of being an excellence coach. Part 1.

Warren Buffet demands to pay more taxes.

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:34:31 GMT

How interesting that Warren Buffett is demanding that he and his mega-rich friends pay more taxes. I realize he is a billionaire but it still prompts the question; "what would the world be like if we all took more personal responsibility and self-leadership?"

Are you living with purpose?

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:02:40 GMT

Moving forward by giving back. If we all had his passion, purpose and dedication, we would change the world!

Karen Parsons presenting Stress-Less! Best Practices for Minimizing Stress to Perform at Optimum Levels

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:44:37 GMT

The heavy price of stress. Brief video of Human Excellence Coach, Karen Parsons presenting the Stress-Less! Seminar.

Inspiring words from Will Smith

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:04:09 GMT

A true Leader and Visionary.

Feeling Trapped: Symptoms of Stress

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:09:21 GMT

Is your Leadership style creating stress within your organization? Linked 2 Leadership Blog article by Karen Parsons

Social Media Revolution 2

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:08:23 GMT

Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore.

Feeling Trapped: Stressed Out!

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:45:44 GMT

Karen Parsons contributing author on the Linked2Leadership Blog helps Leaders understand how their stress is affecting their Leadership abilities. Read the Feeling Trapped: Stressed Out! Article

Socially Responsible Business Plan Competition

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:51 GMT

100,000 in Cash and Prizes! "The William James Foundation (WJF) seeks to identify, promote, and support entrepreneurs who have financially viable ways of integrating social and/or environmental sustainability into a for-profit business model. The WJF seeks to spread the adoption of these sustainable business practices through either scale (via the company’s own growth) or sharing (the company can be of any size, but acts as a deliberate model to others)."

What Will Matter!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:07:45 GMT

An inspirational poem by Michael Josephson from the Josephson Institute. Their mission is to create a world where decisions and behavior are guided by ethics. charactercounts.org

Karen Parson's Interview--Part 3 about the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Program on the Mind, Body and Soul Radio Show!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:52:34 GMT

Radio Host, Steve Toth interviews Karen Parsons, well-known Life and Business Coach and Author of the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Audio Program. This is the 3rd and final interview in the 3-part series giving listeners insight into what the Traps are that we fall into that prevent us from living out our best lives and how to Free ourselves!

Stressed Out!

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:59:37 GMT

I feel trapped in my life because I am too busy and don't have anytime for myself. I work 14 hours a day and I am under an incredible amount of pressure

Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Promotional Giveaway!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:53:18 GMT

Experience what so many people are talking about. The life-changing effects of the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Audio Program. Our Special Promotional Giveaway will make it easy for you to get started!!! Check it out...

Mind Body and Soul Podcast with Life and Business Coach Karen Parsons

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:52:24 GMT

Listen to Real Coaching Radio Network's interview with Prominent Life and Business Coach, Karen Parsons. She is interviewed on the Mind Body and Soul Show by Steve Toth. This is the second interview in a 3-part series. In this Interview they discuss in detail Traps 5 through 8 of the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Audio Program!

Radio Interview with Karen Parsons!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:05:27 GMT

Donna Marie Thompson, co-author, with Dr. Wayne Dyer, John Assaraf, Brian Tracy and David Riklan of the book Bouncing Back: Thriving in Changing Times, interviews Life and Business Coach Karen Parsons. Karen gives us insight into her bouncing back story as well as her clients. You will learn valuable information on how to move from being a victim of your circumstances to a creator of your life!

A Preview of the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Audio Program is now available!

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:54:15 GMT

You can now listen to excerpts from the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Audio Program on our Website! Check it out!

One Person Making a Difference!

Sun, 02 May 2010 13:03:20 GMT

Making a Difference One Person at a Time!

Avatar more than just a movie!

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:11:14 GMT

I saw Avatar a few days ago; I went to the movie without expectations and am so grateful that I did. I won’t write too much as I don’t want to contribute to anyone else’s expectations too greatly except to say that seeing the movie affected me on so many levels. It entertained, it awed, it was magical and beautiful and touching and penetrating. I think the best way to describe it is that it was an experience, something that shouldn’t be missed. It was more than just being entertained by a movie. What has been most surprising is how inspired I feel; inspired by this man’s vision and his unwavering, don’t give up, commitment to the outcome. I can only imagine how difficult this film must have been to produce. I can only imagine the non-stop obstacles that must have presented themselves. I can only imagine how many people couldn’t see his vision and I can only imagine how many people told him it wasn’t possible. This movie pushed the envelope on so many levels. So now when I think of Avatar and James Cameron I think that nothing that I want to achieve in my life is impossible, nothing is insurmountable. Perseverance + Vision + Knowing = GREATNESS!!!!!

Haiti Earthquake, Compassion or indifference?

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:39:37 GMT

I speak a lot about the importance of compassion in the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Program. Now our compassion is being put to the test with the after affects of the earthquake in Haiti. These are the poorest of the poor, the few resources they had are now gone. How would you feel if someone dropped you off in Haiti with the tattered clothes on your back, no money, no resources, not even food, shelter or water and said okay this is your life. What would you do? How would you survive? Your instincts would become that of an animal, a starving animal with no hope. I know it hurts when you allow yourself to open up in this way, to become emotionally involved but this is what is needed. We can’t turn our backs on the poor anymore. How can we even think that we are any kind of civilized society when we don’t take care of the least among us? The Dalai Lama says: “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Soon the news will die down about Haiti but don’t let it die in your heart. Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs said there is a way for the poor to pull themselves out of poverty, but they won’t succeed until their basic needs have been met. They need our help to get there. I admire the boldness and courage that Keith Olbermann demonstrated in his response to Pat Robertson and Rush Limbaugh’s lack of humanity regarding Haiti.(click below for YouTube video) But we must keep in mind that practicing compassion means to feel for both the victim and the perpetrator. I heard a story that helps illustrate this: A woman had the opportunity to meet with the Dalai Lama while she was visiting India. On her way to the meeting, she witnessed a man viciously beating a dog. When she arrived at the meeting with the Dalai Lama, she was very distraught. She told him of her encounter and asked him for advice on how to feel better. His advice was to generate as much compassion in herself for the man beating the dog as she had for the dog. The love that is required to mend our broken society can’t be an exclusive love; it must be an unconditional one.

Teaching children to Be the Change that they want to see in the world!

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:45:07 GMT

Be the Change lesson plan for Children!

Are you Feeling Trapped in Life? Quiz

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:36 GMT

Free Quiz to find out if you are Feeling Trapped in Life!

Why are People Mean and What To Do About It!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:52:43 GMT

The question Why are People Mean examined and a solution!

Feeling Trapped in Life is One of the Most Disturbing and Pervasive Pandemics Affecting People of the Middle and Upper Classes

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:02:06 GMT

Prominent Life Coach Karen Parsons has based her findings on 18 years of interviews with thousands of successful professionals, Karen has found that a majority of her clients report feeling trapped in some way. Some people are trapped in relationships or by their work. Others find themselves trapped by a lack of balance in life. Almost unanimously, people say they are trapped by soaring stress levels. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 6, 2009 -- The solution: The Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Program. This innovative and progressive program is designed to accelerate personal growth and permanently free people from the Traps that prevent them from living life at its highest potential . . . Guaranteed! A free online questionnaire is also offered to help individuals determine whether they are Feeling Trapped and to what degree. The quick and simple questionnaire leads readers to understand whether they are: Surviving, Existing or Thriving. These 3 categories of living are based on the knowledge gained from thousands of interviews and years of extensive research conducted by Karen. "I have witnessed the incredibly positive impact the Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Coaching Methodology has had on the lives of my Clients," says Karen. Here are some of her clients' comments: "…my personal tour guide on the road of positive self-discovery and re-discovery - helping me to develop new tools and disciplines that have played a key factor in elevating me to the next level of personal and professional success and fulfillment." Hugh Hannesson Connecticut, "…Upon completion of the program we noted significant improvement in our employee's morale, quality of life, enthusiasm towards the job, stress level and over-all well being. We consider it a privilege to work with such a caring and conscientious professional and look forward to our next opportunity to work together." Samsung Canada "…It has been a refreshing change from the old typical counseling session that drags on. Karen has wonderfully probed great questions that inspires me to think in other perspectives and has helped me tremendously in such a short amount of time (6 weeks). I would greatly recommend her to anyone that wants to better themselves or challenge some current issues that might be going on." Louise Myler, Texas The Feeling Trapped? Free Yourself Now! Life Improvement Program uses concepts backed by scientific insights that silence the inner skeptic - the voice that says change is impossible and people can't do it. The information is combined with personal stories of struggle, growth and triumph to illustrate how this knowledge can be applied to self-improvement. Thought-provoking exercises and suggested actions translate this knowledge into experience, imprinting its wisdom into the participant's consciousness. This is where fundamental change begins and life transformation follows! In celebration of the introduction of this Program, new customers will receive two Traps for the price of one! Upon purchasing Trap 1, participants in the Program will receive Trap 2 at no additional cost. Free Yourself Now--one Trap at a time!

Objective Parenting

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:58:36 GMT

My 'cool', popular, grade 6 son started talking about changing schools. He said there was too much swearing, and it made him 'think swearing', so he

Young children respond well to literature.

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:49:17 GMT

You choose a book that has a lesson you would like to impart. First, show the cover, and ask, What does this remind you of? The child will respond

How can I help my daughter have a better experience at school?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:41 GMT

Hi Karen, I read your story and I am so happy to hear that another parent feels the same way I do! We have also had problems at my daughter's

New Inspirational Quotes!

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:16:31 GMT

This is a tumultuous time for many people. It is during these challenging times that staying motivated and inspired can be an arduous task. It is for this reason that I have added some new Inspirational Quotes that I find helpful and hopefully you will as well!

Anger Management could change your life!

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:26:41 GMT

Learn why Anger Management is so important!