Heidi Cornelissen

Are You Committed To Your Life?

I’m watching ‘American Idol’ again and am often asked WHY in astonishment. The show remains a great metaphor for how to create your life and actively participate in it – according to your dream. Stephen Covey says to begin with the end in mind. All the kids dream of being the ‘next American Idol’ – that is their end – but they have to start somewhere. And they all line up... (posted by Heidi 22 days 12 hours ago.)

Success Redefined

Wow! 2012. I feel like I’ve lived a year already in only two months. And from what I’m hearing, I’m not the only one. This year is turning out to be vibrant, satisfying and full of change. We’re starting a family in a couple of months and have bought a new home. I’ve written and submitted a novel and also created some new product. It’s all very exciting and abundant. How busy is your year? Are... (posted by Heidi 22 days 12 hours ago.)

Patience Much More Than a Virtue

A number of months ago, while duty-free shopping at Singapore airport, my husband said to me, “Choose yourself some perfumes. I’ll buy them for you.” “How many?” I responded excitedly. “Whatever you want,” he casually responded browsing the aisles. Greedily I grabbed a basket and started piling it with my favourites, even engaging a shop assistant to introduce me to new... (posted by Heidi 176 days 18 hours ago.)

Never Say Never

I once heard a comment passed between friends ‘Just wait till you have kids of your own and you’ll be moaning about your husband like the rest of us.” Although the comment was said in jest, I was still a little surprised at it and wondered when we’d gotten so passive about our lives. Surely just because some change occurs in your life, it doesn’t automatically mean you’re forced to settle for... (posted by Heidi 178 days 14 hours ago.)

Joyful Abandon

A friend of mine takes her two-year old daughter to dance classes on a Monday. Reports are that although she’s not particularly good at dancing, she loves the activity and the classes. She lets herself do whatever she pleases on the ‘dance floor’ and laughs at herself. My friend gets just as much joy out of watching her daughter move awkwardly, but joyfully amongst the other toddlers. I have a number of clients who have... (posted by Heidi 179 days 5 hours ago.)

It’s Not What You Think…

I recently saw a wonderful example demonstrating the limitations we experience if we live by perception and projection alone. I was reminded of how misguided and often, judgmental they can be. A member of the audience was upset at how one of the workshop leaders had spoken to another member of the group. This particular member responded, a little surprised, with the words, “It was me he spoke... (posted by Heidi 271 days 15 hours ago.)