Crystl Bateman Career and Life Coach

20/10/2020

Choose your hard because it ain't easy

17/09/2020

Is fear a theme for you currently? Maybe it is and you haven't yet acknowledged it? There are ways to get 'unstuck'!

Here is my story on fear.

I jumped out of this plane some time ago. The experience was terrifying, and I'd not do it again. My brain was not happy about the risk to our survival. But, I experienced something far greater. My fear was symbolic of beliefs that were holding me back. Preventing me from seeing things more clearly and really connecting to my true self. I was stuck.

Now, when fear creeps in, I tell myself, Crystl if you could jump out of this plane, you can face and move beyond this fear, which is nothing in comparison. And I do. It's a powerful experiential and visualization technique. It works every time. But there are others, which don't require you to go to such extremes as skydiving. Bottom line, fear is real but also a great teacher. DM me to talk about breaking through.

01/09/2020

It is , officially. Here in Gauteng, although it is a bit gloomy, the blossoms are abundant and colourful, similar to our current reality. The threat of still dampens our life, but there is .

You might be feeling , a little lost or despondent at times. And that's okay. This month, I'd like to encourage you to bloom where you are planted. Small, consistent changes lead to big shifts.

If you want an accountability and thought partner to cultivate a , get in touch for a free virtual coffee consult ☕️

14/07/2020

One of the tips I shared on-air this morning in case you missed it! For kids, make COVID regulations like mask wearing and social distancing novel and fun to promote safe, healthy behaviour. Beesting official

08/07/2020

This is and his self-love poem posted by Destination Happiness.
Grab a coffee and set aside some reading/reflection time.

This is Charlie Chaplin at age 26, photographed 100 years ago. It’s believed he wrote the poem below at age 70.

As I Began to Love Myself – Self Love Poem by Charlie Chaplin.

As I began to love myself
I found that anguish and emotional suffering
are only warning signs that I was living
against my own truth.
Today, I know, this is Authenticity.

As I began to love myself
I understood how much it can offend somebody
if I try to force my desires on this person,
even though I knew the time was not right
and the person was not ready for it,
and even though this person was me.
Today I call this Respect.

As I began to love myself
I stopped craving for a different life,
and I could see that everything
that surrounded me
was inviting me to grow.
Today I call this Maturity.

As I began to love myself
I understood that at any circumstance,
I am in the right place at the right time,
and everything happens at the exactly right moment.
So I could be calm.
Today I call this Self-Confidence.

As I began to love myself
I quit stealing my own time,
and I stopped designing huge projects
for the future.
Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness,
things I love to do and that make my heart cheer,
and I do them in my own way
and in my own rhythm.
Today I call this Simplicity.

As I began to love myself
I freed myself of anything
that is no good for my health –
food, people, things, situations,
and everything that drew me down
and away from myself.
At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.
Today I know it is Love of Oneself.

As I began to love myself
I quit trying to always be right,
and ever since
I was wrong less of the time.
Today I discovered that is Modesty.

As I began to love myself
I refused to go on living in the past
and worrying about the future.
Now, I only live for the moment,
where everything is happening.
Today I live each day,
day by day,
and I call it Fulfillment.

As I began to love myself
I recognized
that my mind can disturb me
and it can make me sick.
But as I connected it to my heart,
my mind became a valuable ally.
Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart.

We no longer need to fear arguments,
confrontations or any kind of problems
with ourselves or others.
Even stars collide,
and out of their crashing, new worlds are born.
Today I know: This is Life!”

07/07/2020

This is a great story illustrating how people with a preference for introversion bring unique gifts to a chaotic world. 🧠



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