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Breaking News! Fab Friends Network to launch in October 2011, Hampshire – Sherfield on Loddon

August 15, 2011 – 10:45 pm

FAB FRIENDS NETWORK

Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

When: Thursday 13^th October 2011 Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start – 10.00pm

Cost: Welcome to our launch! Please give me your name for the Guest List

Where: Longbridge Mill, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire RG27 0DL (just off the A33 between Reading and Basingstoke)

Following the success of the High Wycombe Fab Friends Network, we are delighted to welcome you to the launch of Sherfield on Loddon Fab Friends!

Just imagine belonging to a community, a network of fabulous women, a feminine self development group which will support, inspire, energise and celebrate – so that you can feel even more happiness and fulfilment in your life! We all want more don’t we?

Each month at Fab Friends, we share a different self development theme to ignite your passions – current members are achieving phenomenal results. Join us at the launch for free, find out more about this supportive membership group of women, women who want more, who are stepping up, embracing life and making it happen!

Places are limited, email me now to book your first time complimentary place ali@daringdamsels.com or call me 07702 591288

Looking forward to meeting you on 13th October!

With love and sunshine

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Women’s Coach/Mentor and Founder of Fab Friends Network

www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk

Ps. Remember Fab Friends Network, High Wycombe’s next gathering is 7th September!

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Have You Said Hello To Your Inner Child Lately?

April 25, 2011 – 9:00 am

Have you enjoyed spending time with children lately? Isn’t it just wonderful how they see the world and apart from tidying their rooms they find fun in almost anything?

They are playful, using their powerful imagination, they have a sense of wonder, excitement, are open minded, laugh freely and cry freely too! They love to sing, dance, learn new things and would charge down the high street making silly noises if they felt like it. They live in the moment most of the time and are freely living their truth.

Have you noticed that once we begin to develop a sense of responsibility passed to us from our families and society there come ‘rules’. Where does the fun go? Life is supposed to be fun.

Is it time to connect to your inner child again? Time to feel free to just be you? Time to play, to wonder with the eyes of an inquisitive child again? Make time to laugh and add as much fun into every day as you can. How can you make a chore a bit more exciting? How could you see it differently? What could you do just for fun today? It could take practice if you’re out of the habit; so choose to consciously make time to just let go and enjoy yourself in this moment.

Thought for today: I found this quote on a birthday card with a glorious picture of some women holding down their skirts whilst laughing their heads off on a 1950s fairground ride, it said:

“Never put off until tomorrow the fun you can have today.” Aldous Huxley (1894 – 1955)

Wishing you so much happiness

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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You Are The Miracle!

April 18, 2011 – 9:00 am

What a treat I was given the other day! I was invited to a girl friend’s house for coffee. She is taking care of a young girl who had just had the most gorgeous baby.

What a perfect little bundle of joy he is. His tiny fingers with beautiful nails, his deep sparkling blue eyes opening occasionally to see the world he has just joined, his soft skin and pulled up knees, little gurgling sounds… oh he is just gorgeous! What a miracle he is. When you think how the human body can grow and nurture new life – without us having to project manage the 9 months, it really is miraculous.

And once the baby is born everyone coos, smiles, compliments and says what a miracle – don’t you? So when does it happen then?

When do we stop being the miracle baby and become ‘just’ me? You are the miracle, you always have been – you always will be. What new value could you place on your life remembering this?

It really is time to step up out of your comfort zone and embrace the world with new eyes, knowing that you are loved, respected, valued and more than enough already – exciting times!

Quote of the day: “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein

Wishing you so much happiness

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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What Are You Grateful For Which Is Yet To Come?

April 11, 2011 – 9:00 am

Wow, what a great response to the last blog about feeling grateful. It’s always wonderful to get feedback, I feel so grateful. I received messages of gratitude for family, new jobs, good health, pay rise and also for these messages.

I was given a Gratitude Journal last year by my mentor. It is a merchandise product from The Secret and I’ve found writing in it a wonderful experience. I write what I am grateful for now and on the opposite page there is space for writing what I am grateful for in the future – and write from my heart as if I already have/experience it.

It can feel strange saying “I am so grateful for the beautiful beach house which overlooks the sea” when I do not already have it – the amazing thing is, I’ve found it crystallises my dreams, and I go with the flow of what I’m feeling in that moment. It doesn’t matter if I repeat over and over the same feelings of gratitude because as you know, where focus goes, energy flows – ie, you get what you focus on! And it feels FABULOUS!

Go on, try it and let me know how that feels for you. Focus and celebrate your future now. Keep a Gratitude Journal and find some time each day (or every few days) – you’ll be amazed at the results you are getting – and the feelings it creates inside of you!

Quote of the day: “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” Brian Tracy

News Flash: I have space for just 2 new clients this month (Open to ladies in the UK and overseas – via Skype).

Message me now if you feel ready to step up and find out more about getting the life you know you deserve – be quick, these places will be filled quickly!

Wishing you so much happiness

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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What Are You Grateful For Today?

April 4, 2011 – 9:00 am

What are you feeling grateful for today?

If it’s true that you get what you focus on, when was the last time you connected your thoughts to your heart and really felt gratitude for what you already have?

When times feel tough it is easy to forget how many magical things are happening, for the roof over your head, the food in your fridge, perhaps your friends and family, for your health, eyes to read this message, ears to hear fabulous music….

When we feel gratitude at a deep level we release wonderful naturally produced chemicals into our blood stream… these lift our spirits, relax us and make smiling a pleasure. When you find yourself feeling stressed. Stop for a moment, breath, take 5 minutes out to think and more importantly ‘feel’ really feel the feelings of gratitude.

Try just saying ‘Thank you’ twenty times in the morning and feeling the waves of gratitude wash over you – it’s fabulous!

Quote of the day: “The single greatest thing you can do to change your life today would be to start being grateful for what you have right now. And the more grateful you are, the more you get.” Oprah Winfrey

Feeling like you could do with some support right now, drop me an email and let’s have a chat?

Wishing you so much happiness

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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Love or Rage Which Would You Choose?

March 28, 2011 – 9:00 am

Have you ever felt like you could self combust with rage? I know I have. When things just seem to keep going wrong? Like the domino effect, one thing triggers the next…. Arrrggghhhh!

Once you find yourself sliding down this slippery pathway to a meltdown it seems the only thing to do is just keep on sliding, doesn’t it? Saying “I knew that was going to happen”… and it usually does.

This is where things can change. I can now do it, and I know you can too.

So what is ‘it’? Well, ‘it’ is love. Love is the greatest feeling of all wouldn’t you agree? If you’re feeling love in your heart and body – is it possible to be in a rage at the same time? I don’t think so. They are at opposite ends of the emotional spectrum, aren’t they? You get what you focus on so choose carefully – happiness or anger/frustration?

Rather continuing down the path way to complete meltdown and rage try these 7 tips:

STOP. Take a moment to acknowledge how you are feeling and focus on your breathing. Decide to take a few moments out for yourself.
Gain some perspective on the situation. Is it really as you imagine/find it or is there another way of looking at it? Could you be kinder to yourself in this moment than you are currently being?
Depending on where you are or what your circumstance continue to focus on your breathing, close your eyes if it is safe to do so… imagine you are breathing in love, imagine seeing the beautiful colours of love being drawn towards you and circulating around your heart, maybe see butterflies and bubbles.
Breathe out all the frustration.
Focus on a better feeling thought – love. Perhaps someone you love and focus your thoughts on some of the qualities within that person or remember back to a time when you felt so happy, so full of laughter. Focus on those thoughts for a few moments and allow yourself the time to refocus on positive feelings and thoughts.
Give yourself the gift of a smile and let go.
Relax your tense muscles and open your eyes to a more positive reality.

Quote of the day: “For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Author Unknown

Feeling like you could do with some support right now, drop me an email and let’s have a chat?

Wishing you so much happiness

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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Have You Watched Sex and The City?

March 21, 2011 – 9:00 am

Have you watched first Sex and the City film? There was one line that I remember so clearly. The character Samantha was breaking up with her long term boyfriend Smith and uttered these immortal lines “I love you, but I love me more”.

She loved him but she knew in her heart that it wasn’t right and that in order to be true to herself, ended the relationship.

I wonder how many of us live life pleasing others whilst ignoring our inner calling. Some of us do this in relationships, some in their work… have you done this too?

The other day I heard a lady saying “Secrets are like shadows on the heart”. Are you living your truth? When you can be honest with yourself, what do you know is your truth? When will be the right time to step up out of your comfort zone and into your truth? Is it too scary to contemplate this alone? Would it be easier if you had someone to hold your hand and keep you on track?

I am offering a complimentary 30 minute clarity telephone/Skype coaching sessions to 5 ladies who are ready to step into their truth. If you are ready to gain some clarity, email me with ‘Clarity Session’ in the subject line. Last time I made an offer the spaces were snapped up quickly, so let me know now if you’d like one! ali@daringdamsels.com

Quote of the day: “For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.” Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Wishing you clarity in your life

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Mentor

Fab Friends Network – www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels – www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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Where Is The Love?

March 14, 2011 – 9:00 am

It’s been a great day so far, lots of time to catch up on my business and also to connect with some special friends. I hope you’re having a good day too!

Something keeps on being said in my head today – which is “Where is the love?” and it’s sung in Justin Timberlake’s voice! He sang a song with the Black Eyed Peas that has this as its title. I thought I’d drop you a line and see if it resonates with you.

It ‘should’ all be so simple really, shouldn’t it? We are love. We give love. We love to receive love. And yet so many of us are pushing against the flow of love and feeling the resistance – which pushes us into a negative state.

When we feel fed up with our children, our partners, our friends, we can so quickly go from 0 – 60 in 5 seconds feeling anger or resentment building up inside of us. When this happens “where is the love?” And that’s it really. Where does it go in that instance?

Listening to some fabulous friends today talking about their situations, I ventured to ask them the question “where is the love?” It stopped them in their tracks. If you could take a step away from the situation, take some deep breaths, choose to focus on feeling some love for that person – how could you handle a situation differently?

How about next time your inner gremlin says something unkind – ask yourself the question “where is the love?” (with or without Justin’s voice!)

Quote of the day: “Eventually you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is.” Gary Zukav

Here it is! Sending you lots of love

Ali xx

Ali Soleil – Feminine Mentor

Fab Friends Network www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

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A Client Shares Her Story

February 28, 2011 – 9:00 am

May I share an email which I received with you? It’s from an inspiring lady in New Zealand called Sheryl who signed up for the 7 Fed Up to Fabulous tips on this website and found the weekly newsletter tips to be a real lifeline… she gained great value from her mentoring call… this is her story. (Sheryl’s given her permission for me to share with you.)

Send me an email to arrange an informal chat about how my mentoring could support you to step up and realise your potential – I’d love to hear from you ali@daringdamsels.com

Ali xx

Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels www.daringdamsels.com Facebook www.facebook.com/DaringDamsels

Hi Ali

How can I tell you how much your call to me meant? We had such trouble with the time zones but managed it finally with your mathematical brain, thanks for loaning it to me

When I first saw the ad for Daring Damsels I was at a really low point in my life, with not enough income, a troubled relationship with my daughter, and not enough to do. I had moved to this city a year & a half earlier, and still hadn’t formed significant relationships, which bothered me a lot.

Especially being a people person. I had got to the point of either checking out finally from my lot, or doing something about it. That’s when I looked up your website and subscribed to your newsletters.

I have to say they were very encouraging, a string to hold on to… a lifeline if you will. I loved the positive affirmations video and shared the information on Facebook, hoping it would encourage others as it had done me.

As I continued to read I thought a lot about who I am and what I want out of life. For me it’s to have significant bountiful relationships with the people in my life. I want to nurture and grow those relationships, while being true to who I am, and what I believe in.

I started to set some boundaries in my life, and it’s changed a whole lot of things. I lost people along the way who didn’t ‘get me’, and the places I go and people I see are different now. I only hang out with the people I like mostly hehe, family are a no choice zone sometimes.

I only compromise sometimes because it’s easier for me than for them. I’m a giving person so I like to give of myself and my skills and abilities where I’m able. As long as I don’t deny myself doing it.

When we got to the mentoring stage via Skype, I had come to that place, and for you to affirm me in the way you did, really helped. I was still a little unsure of whether I was headed in the right direction. Now I KNOW I am, and am going to make this MY TIME TO SHINE.

Life is not a rehearsal, you reminded me of that. We only get one go at it. I’m still learning and hope to continue to do so, as I mature like a delicious blue cheese…just gets better with age.

I will continue to pass on what I’ve learned Ali; once again thank you so much for sharing your time and skills with me.

With much love and appreciation

Sheryl

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How Young Do You Feel?

February 20, 2011 – 6:21 pm

If you didn’t know your biological age – how old would you say you are? Having chatted amongst my girlfriends recently we giggled as we shared our ‘heart’ ages… the age we’ve been for a long time on the inside. One lovely lady who is about 43 biological years old, said she’s felt for a long time that really she’s only ’30′ years old another said she feels like she is ’6′ years old inside and I said I’m really ’18′ years old.

Isn’t it funny how we can have two ages? What’s your ‘heart’ age? The lady who is ’30′ said that she’s happily felt a sense of responsibility since she was very young. The lady who said she’s ’6′ years old inside felt that she’s often confused by the world, daunted by the world – and I have to remember that my own daughters biologically are 17 and 18 years old and that I can’t join in with ALL that they do! Even if I feel like it!

It can be that a significant event has happened at a certain age, and inside we’ve stayed there whilst the external aging process has carried on.

Sometimes our ‘heart’ age says more about us than our biological age. And that is ok. Life is fun; it’s not mean to be all serious and hard work. Do what makes you happy! If we feel like we’re only ’6′ sometimes or even ’90′ it is ok to ask for help and support when it’s needed. We all need a bit of help sometimes. Reach out and be thankful for it.

Quote of the day

“Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone.” Jim Fiebig

Wishing you bubbles and fairy dust

Ali xx

Feminine Self Esteem Mentor

Fab Friends Network www.fabfriendsnetwork.co.uk Daring Damsels www.daringdamsels.com

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When: Thursday 13^th October 2011 Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start – 10.00pm

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