Giving Yourself Permission to be Empowered Today

If you need help dealing with stress – or just need encouragement, here are 10 wonderful affirmations sent to me by Nick Ortner of the Tapping Solution that may help. Notice what it feels like when you say these affirmations. You are encouraged to bring this sense of empowerment and trust to yourself today.

1. “I give myself permission to breathe and become present right here, right now.”

2. “I give my brain and body permission to slow down and relax.”

3. “I give myself permission to feel my feelings, as they are right now.”

4. “I give myself permission to do whatever I need to do in this moment to feel good.”

5. “I give myself permission to make time for joy, humor, fun, and rest.”

6. “I give myself permission to go at my own pace.”

7. “I give myself permission to let go of judgment and criticism about myself and others.”

8. “I give myself permission to feel powerful, free, brave, and whole.”

9. “I give myself permission to trust myself.”

10. “I give myself permission to be right where I am… and I also give myself permission to change and grow.”

If you are having challenges navigating life’s challenges, Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy can help.

Contact Bela, Certified Life Coach, For A Free Consultation

As a certified life coach located in Beaverton, just west of Portland Oregon, I am eager to help my clients create positive changes in their lives that are long-term and sustainable. As a personal development coach, I am committed to your growth. In addition to having my certification both as a life coach and hypnotherapist, I am also certified in energy coaching, chakra coaching and Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ workshop. To learn more about how I can help you make a positive change in your life, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. You can also call me at 503-939-2269 or email bela@belacoaching.com.

Write a Love Letter to Yourself – A Free Zoom Event, Feb. 10,1pm-2:30pm PST

If you need to expand the love you have for yourself and supercharge your positive emotions, please join me for the next Be Inspired Circle which meets Saturday, Feb. 10, 1 pm-2:30 pm PST. You will learn how to write a love letter to yourself, forget about your insecurities, feel impowered and delve into your inner child for a fun filled and insightful 90 minutes. This is a free event.

Our Circle’s agenda always includes an inspiring or fun topic, shared conversation, and journaling. I will also provide a guided meditation to help take your minds off any challenges you may have. I hope that you attend and feel free to invite a friend. PLEASE RSVP: bela@belacoaching.com or call 503-939-2269. I will send a Zoom link to the meeting Feb. 9.  If you have any questions, let me know.

This Circle is for you if you long to:

  • Be inspired and inspire others
  • Share a safe space with others
  • Feel comfortable sharing challenges
  • Release your inner critic

This Circle provides a supportive community for exploring viewpoints, your authentic voice, passions, dreams, spirituality, challenges, and your brilliance!  The group experience helps guide to quiet your inner critic and move into a more fulfilling and inspired life.   If you are new to the group, let me know what you hope to gain from the program.

I celebrate my birthday in February and want to share my deepest birthday wish for you that I have for myself: That you feel grateful for the blessings all around you, that your heart is filled with love, and that you live in the Be Inspired Zone daily.

Sending love and light,

Bela Friedman

Learn to expand the love you have for yourself.

Do You Have a Dream?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring inspiration lies in his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to justice. His vision for a harmonious world, articulated in the “I Have a Dream” speech, serves as a powerful reminder to my clients that dreams fuel positive change. King’s resilience in the face of adversity teaches the importance of perseverance.

As a life coach, I draw on his lessons to encourage clients to embrace their dreams, navigate challenges with grace, and foster empathy. King’s legacy is a guiding force, shaping a path toward personal growth, resilience, and a life grounded in purpose and compassion.

If you are having challenges embracing your dreams or navigating your challenges, Bela Life

Coaching and Hypnotherapy can help.

Contact Bela, Certified Life Coach, For A Free Consultation

As a certified life coach located in Beaverton, just west of Portland Oregon, I am eager to help my clients create positive changes in their lives that are long-term and sustainable. As a personal development coach, I am committed to your growth. In addition to having my certification both as a life coach and hypnotherapist, I am also certified to deliver the Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ workshop. To learn more about how I can help you make a positive change in your life, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. You can also call me at 503-939-2269 or email bela@belacoaching.com.

Let’s Create a Roadmap for your Exceptional Year Ahead

It is important to have a roadmap to create a year where you CAN accomplish the life you are dreaming of. Here’s how to start:

1. Dream Big: Allow your imagination to soar. Envision the most magnificent version of your life across all areas – career, relationships, health, personal growth. Dream without boundaries. Visualize your ideal self and the life you desire, setting the stage for your journey.

2. Be Clear: Clarity is paramount. Use the SMART approach—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. Break down your grand visions into actionable steps. For instance, if your goal is fitness, define the steps: a workout routine, dietary adjustments, or specific fitness challenges.

3. Plan it Out: Dreams need plans to flourish. Develop a detailed strategy. Set milestones and deadlines to maintain accountability. Outline daily, weekly, and monthly actions required. Stay organized using planners or digital tools to track progress.

4. Believe in Your Goals: Unwavering belief fuels success. Cultivate a positive mindset. Visualize achieving your goals daily, affirm your capabilities, and draw strength from past victories. Surround yourself with supportive influences.

5. Keep Focused: Distractions abound. Prioritize your goals and eliminate diversions. Manage time effectively, establish boundaries, and regularly reassess progress. Celebrate milestones to stay motivated and aligned with your ultimate goals.

Remember, the journey is where growth happens. Embrace challenges as opportunities. Stay adaptable, ready to adjust goals as circumstances evolve. Your potential to turn dreams into reality is immense. Trust in your abilities and seek support when needed. Your journey is incredible, and I’m here to cheer you on!

Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy is Here for You

If you are ready for help – contact Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. I offer my services in person, online, and over the phone.

Seek The Guidance You Need Through Bela Life Coaching

My services include:

• Stress management

• Personal and career development

• Eliminating sabotaging behaviors

• Improved self-confidence

• Achieving success

• Increased motivation

• Overcoming phobias and fears

• Preparing for surgery

• Energy and chakra coaching

• Chronic pain management

• Weight management

• Enjoying a more satisfying life

Contact Bela, Certified Life Coach, For A Free Consultation

As a certified life coach located in Beaverton, just west of Portland Oregon, I’m eager to help my clients create positive changes in their lives that are long-term and sustainable. As a personal development coach, I am committed to your growth. In addition to having my certification both as a life coach and hypnotherapist, I am also certified to deliver the Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ workshop. To learn more about how I can help you make a positive change in your life, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. You can also call me at 503-939-2269 or email bela@belacoaching.com.

Are you ready for an incredible journey?

The Holidays Are Upon Us

It is almost December and most of us are busy planning for the holidays. However, as the holidays and the end of the year approach, I’m also certain that many of you are reflecting on the things in your life you might like to change. Another year – or another chapter – of your life is coming to a close.

What would you like different in this next, new chapter as you go forward? Do the holidays make you realize you need help with stress management? As you consider the new year before you, do you think you’d like to focus on your health and losing weight? Do you want to better yourself? Are you interested in personal development, or developing your career? These are just a few of the many things that I, as your life coach and hypnotherapist, can help you address in your life. Portland locals, you don’t have to take the first steps into the next chapter of your life on your own. You can seek help.

Bela Life Coaching And Hypnotherapy Is Here For You

Ready to seek help now? Don’t wait – contact Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. I offer my services in person, online, and over the phone.

Seek The Guidance You Need Through Bela Life Coaching

My services include:

• Stress management

• Personal and career development

• Eliminating sabotaging behaviors

• Improved self-confidence

• Achieving success

• Increased motivation

• Overcoming phobias and fears

Preparing for surgery

• Energy and chakra coaching

• Chronic pain management

• Weight management

• Enjoying a more satisfying life

Contact Bela, Certified Life Coach, For A Free Consultation

As a certified life coach located in Beaverton, just west of Portland Oregon, I’m eager to help my clients create positive changes in their lives that are long-term and sustainable. As a personal development coach, I am committed to your growth. In addition to having my certification both as a life coach and hypnotherapist, I am also certified to deliver the Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ workshop. To learn more about how I can help you make a positive change in your life, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. You can also call me at 503-939-2269 or email bela@belacoaching.com.

Are You Trapped in Your Comfort Zone?

Staying trapped in your comfort zone can feel like living in a bird cage. Sure, it’s safe and familiar, but it stifles your growth and potential. I encourage you to step out, because that’s where true transformation happens. Change can be daunting, but it’s also where you discover your hidden talents and untapped potential.  Here are some tips:

  • Embrace the discomfort and grow.
  • Take calculated risks to move forward.
  • Challenge your boundaries and self-imposed limits.

Break free from the shackles of routine and embark on the journey of self-discovery. It’s only when you venture into the unknown that you’ll unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and create a life filled with excitement, growth, and fulfillment.

If you are trapped in your comfort zone, need help forgiving yourself or others, moving forward or letting go of your wounded inner child, please reach out to me. I give free consultations and offer Zoom and in-person life and energy coaching, relationship coaching and hypnotherapy sessions to meet your financial needs. I’m also certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ developed by Peggy Huddleston. Contact me for a free consultation at 503-939-2269 or bela@belacoaching.com. You can learn more about my services at www.belacoaching.com and www.recoverfastersurgerycoach.com

HOW TO HEAL FROM A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP

Healing from a toxic relationship is a journey of self-discovery and self-care. First, acknowledge the toxicity without blame, understanding it wasn’t your fault. Give yourself permission to grieve the lost time and emotions. Embrace self-compassion and prioritize self-love. Set boundaries to protect your peace, and seek support from positive friends and family, and/or a professional.

Reflect on the lessons learned, extracting wisdom from the pain. Focus on personal growth and redefine your identity outside the toxic dynamic. Rediscover your passions and dreams, nurturing them. Let go of resentment and forgive, not for them, but for your own liberation.

Ultimately, healing takes time, but with patience and self-empowerment, you can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.

Points to remember:

  • Practice mindfulness.
  • Embrace self-compassion and prioritize self-love.
  • Feel your feelings. Reflect on lessons learned.
  • Reconnect with positive family and friends.
  • Engage in a hobby.
  • Spend time alone to rediscover yourself.
  • Don’t contact your ex.
  • Journal and express gratitude.
  • Let go of resentment and forgive, for your own liberation.

If you are having challenges with healing from a toxic relationship, forgiving yourself or others, moving forward or letting go of your wounded inner child, please reach out to me. I give free consultations and offer Zoom and in-person life and energy coaching, relationship coaching and hypnotherapy sessions to meet your financial needs. I’m also certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ developed by Peggy Huddleston. Contact me for a free consultation at 503-939-2269 or bela@belacoaching.com. You can learn more about my services at www.belacoaching.com and www.recoverfastersurgerycoach.com

Nurture Your Inner Serenity to Find Peace in the World and Yourself

The world is in a big mess, but in our quest for world peace, we must begin by nurturing inner serenity. Peace within ourselves radiates outward, creating a ripple effect that can help heal our troubled world. Here’s how:

  • Begin by decluttering your mind. Embrace meditation, a sanctuary for the soul, to find stillness within.
  • Let go of grudges and grievances, forgiving not just others, but yourself as well.
  • Practice empathy, for understanding dissolves prejudices.
  • Connect with nature; it’s a profound source of tranquility.
  • Make kindness a habit, for small acts of goodwill resonate globally. By fostering peace within, we become beacons of hope, illuminating a path towards a more harmonious world.

If you are having challenges with nurturing yourself, forgiving yourself or others, moving forward or letting go of your wounded inner child, please reach out to me. I give free consultations and offer Zoom and in-person life and energy coaching, relationship coaching and hypnotherapy sessions to meet your financial needs. I’m also certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ developed by Peggy Huddleston. Contact me for a free consultation at 503-939-2269 or bela@belacoaching.com. You can learn more about my services at www.belacoaching.com and www.recoverfastersurgerycoach.com

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Transforming Fear to Peace

Did you know that you have the incredible ability to transform your thoughts of fear into thoughts of peace and empowerment? Fear is a natural human response, but it doesn’t have to control your life. It’s within your grasp to rewrite your mental and emotional script. Here are examples how:

  • Start by recognizing when fear creeps in and acknowledge it without judgment. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that fear is often based on assumptions and unknowns. Challenge those fearful thoughts with facts and rationality. What evidence do you have to support these fears?
  • Next, cultivate a daily practice of mindfulness and meditation. These practices help you stay grounded in the present moment and train your mind to let go of anxious thoughts. Replace fear with positive affirmations and visualize a peaceful, empowered version of yourself.
  • Surround yourself with a supportive community, and don’t hesitate to seek guidance from a coach or therapist. Remember, fear may visit, but it doesn’t have to overstay its welcome. With dedication and self-compassion, you can transform fear into a powerful catalyst for growth and inner peace.

Your journey toward a fearless, peaceful mindset starts now!

If you are having challenges with changing fear to peace, moving forward or letting go of your wounded inner child, please reach out to Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. Bela gives free consultations and offer Zoom and in-person life and energy coaching, relationship coaching and hypnotherapy sessions to meet your financial needs. She is also certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ developed by Peggy Huddleston. Contact Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy for a free consultation at 503-939-2269 or bela@belacoaching.com. You can learn more about my services at www.belacoaching.com and www.recoverfastersurgerycoach.com

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness.

Nelson Mandela’s profound quote, “When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive,” underscores the transformative power of forgiveness. Holding onto resentment and anger after being wronged keeps us imprisoned in a cycle of pain. True healing and liberation come when we find the strength to forgive. It doesn’t condone the wrong but releases us from its grip, allowing us to move forward with newfound resilience. Mandela’s life exemplifies this, as he forgave his oppressors, catalyzing reconciliation and change in South Africa. In essence, forgiveness is the key to personal and societal recovery, offering the promise of a brighter future.

Mandela’s life story serves as an enduring testament to the redemptive power of forgiveness. By forgiving those who had imprisoned him for 27 years, he not only reclaimed his own humanity but also helped pave the way for a nation to heal and unite. In essence, Mandela’s quote reminds us that forgiveness is not just a gift we offer to others but a gift we give ourselves, as it is through forgiveness that we truly find our way to recovery and, ultimately, to peace.

How are you at forgiving?  Are you able to forgive those that have hurt you? Are you able to forgive yourself?

If you are having challenges with forgiving others, or even yourself, moving forward or letting go of your wounded inner child, please reach out to Bela Friedman at Bela Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. I give free consultations and offer Zoom and in-person life and energy coaching, relationship coaching and hypnotherapy sessions to meet your financial needs. I’m also certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ developed by Peggy Huddleston. Contact me for a free consultation at 503-939-2269 or bela@belacoaching.com. You can learn more about my services at www.belacoaching.com and www.recoverfastersurgerycoach.com.