Diane Cunningham, Life Purpose Coach

Fitness Focus is faltering....UGH!

2008-07-26T17:20:00.001-06:00

Why oh why can't I be a naturally thin person?

My fitness focus is faltering back and forth. I won't give up, and haven't given up. I just have moments that are much better than others.

Sometimes the only thing that works is a certain food, at a certain place, at a certain time.

Like today....this morning I ran/walked 6 miles. Doesn't that give me a great reason to eat my burger at chilis? (We split the burger, just like last time).

And right now, I really would like to eat chocolate, or maybe a reeses blizzard from Dairy Queen. We live in the only town in Texas that does not have a DQ. But drive anywhere outside of town and that is all you can find....go figure!

Well.....all of this talk makes me hungry.

More later!

Diane

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Fitness Focus Week Two

2008-07-16T22:29:00.001-06:00

I am almost to Day 12, and I doing good. Not perfect, but moving on down the path.

I did go to Mexican on Friday night. I didn't eat too much....in the grand scheme of things.

Then I ran for one hour on Saturday morning, so about 5 miles of running/walking.

Now that makes a girl:

1. Hungry

2. Feel entitled to eat a bit more

3. Hungry and Justified

So I ate at Chili's, with a compromise. You see this used to be my Saturday ritual, back in my super running days.

My routine was this.....eat really well all week, do my long run (10, 12, 16 miles?) and then it is Pig Out day.

But the runs got shorter and shorter and then stopped, but the desire to pig out didn't. hmmmmmm. What a mystery!!

So my compromise is that now, my husband and I split the hamburger instead of each getting our own.

Then we each have our dinner salad and some fries.

So then Sunday I felt an omellete coming on, while sitting in church. This often means Denny's, which really means that I don't get an omellete, but I just like to say it that way. So there you have it.

Now I am into week #2, and I went running again today....my 2 mile loop and didn't feel like I was going to die. And I have been doing well on my eating this week. It is the weekends that seem to keep coming around.

So I will keep you posted. I am meeting my gals at the park again to run, so that is good!

What about you? What are you working on? What is your goal for 28 days???

With purpose,

Diane

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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Day 5- Lost 5 lbs!

2008-07-10T21:45:00.000-06:00

Howdy doody!

I am happy to report that I have lost 5 lbs since I restarted my weight loss plan. It would have been much more, if I had skipped the eating frenzy over the 4th of July.

Oh well.

Day 5 of the Fitness Focus plan. I decided that today was the day that I would start running again. Now I am "a runner", and I tell people that I have run 4 marathons, which I have......but sometimes I just talk about running more that I actually run. Lately I have been a walker, which is better than a couch sitter, but I am working on being a runner again. Well today was the day.....and it was not that great of an experience. I did my one mile out, and one mile back. Sometimes you think that you are fine, until a few hours later when you have a crazy dehydration headache come on. I know because I have had this lovely experience before. I don't recommend it. I do recommend running, and along with it, drinking enough water before and after.

So after some "headache releiving tablets", that were thankfully supplied by my fantastic intern/assistant/coach-in-training Kristal, I was all better and went on with my scheduled appointments. So yipppeee for me! I am running and I doing well on my fitness focus. One day at a time!

But now the Mexican is starting to call my name......Don Jose's. My husband and I seem to have to go there on Friday night and tomorrow is Friday.

We have mapped out a plan for me of some pre-eating of vegetables in order for me not to be a starving, crazed lunatic by the time they place the heaping mound of chips, salsa, and FREE queso in front of us.

So I would ask you to PRAY FOR ME!

I will let you know how it goes......

With purpose, and joy,

Diane

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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28 Days of Fitness Focus

2008-07-07T20:20:00.001-06:00

Here I am again!

I know....the last time was in 2007 so you can scold me in many ways.

I did post on my Character Makeover Blog during January, February, and March.

But I have been MIA from my posting here....so I apologize.

So the new scoop!!

Today is day 2 of my 28 days of Fitness. I am on a mission to get some weight off before my birthday!

The background is this....I had lost 17 lbs in the first 3 months of the year, all of that trampoline jumping worked.

And now I have found the 17 lbs again.....ugghhhh! Why, oh why, can I not eat mexican food every weekend?

I am back on my "official" weight loss program that worked before. And I know that I need to be accountable so this is where it is going to happen.

I did well today, went on a walk this morning, and another walk tonight.

I ate just right....the right amount at the right time.

I am prepared and ready to make it happen!

I will keep you posted.....what are you working on?

With purpose,

Diane

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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Trampoline!!

2007-12-27T13:10:00.001-06:00

Happy Belated Christmas!

I trust that you are now in the clean up and prepare for 2008 mode, as I am.

I have signed up for my next weight loss journey and started running again to prepare for my next half-marathon in April of 2008. As most of you know, I have run 4 marathons and many half-marathons but have fallen off the wagon over the last year. OOOPSS! So here we go ahead....as I learn that my body does like to move and it does make me feel better, think better, and look better! Who would have known that all of the magazine articles were right?

But the best item that I purchased for myself right before Christmas was my new mini-trampoline. Yes for $30 at Walmart, you too can join the jumping journey!! It is fun, and gets you moving in new directions. That is what I always want.....to be moving in new directions in my life. I want God to send me, where He needs me, not just where I am comfortable. I want to "bounce" with life's challenges. I want to "spring" forward with momentum. OK, enough already....

As we sit on the edge of a new year, what are you waiting for? What are your plans, hopes, dreams? What are your goals? Where are you moving?

Looking forward with delight!!

Diane

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Friends and Family

2007-11-22T21:46:00.001-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving! I am writing with a full stomach after our family Thanksgiving in California. Too many potatoes, pecan pie, and green bean casserole!

This is the first Thanksgiving that myself, and my 2 younger sisters, each had our husbands with us.

I have also had the privelege of being with my 2 neices Allison and Emily who are amazing. What a delight for me to snuggle with Allison and hear her stories!

She will be turning 4 next week and Emily will be turning 1 in December.

As a woman who is not a mother, this is all new to me! I find it to be amazing, frightening, and inspiring....but isn't that how life is supposed to be?

Now last week, I was at the beautiful Lake Tahoe with a rotating group of girl friends. The week started with Sara and Lisa from my years at Whitworth College working as an Resident Assistant. Sara now lives in Japan and Lisa lives in California while she is working at Stanford. Then Sara's friend Jennie, a lawyer, arrived from Memphis. And finally, my best friend Tandi arrived from Spokane, Washington to close out the week. We shopped, ate, talked, laughed, watched movies, and had a fabulous time. We decided that starting next year we will continue the tradition and host Girls Week trips for others. Want to join us??

So this is what I know....that I need to eat less and move more starting next week, that I love seeing my friends and family, that I like having my husband here with me, and that it is good to rest!

And before I forget to mention it, we had the joy of seeing a live Bear twice last week. Each night in Lake Tahoe the bears come to the dumpsters to eat their dinner. This is amazing to watch and I did get a photo!

So.....with a grateful heart, and a full belly, I wish you a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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Hula Hoop

2007-10-24T20:40:00.001-06:00

I got myself a Hula Hoop tonight! I know, isn't that funny? My friend and fellow coach Kelly was laughing at me because she knows that I bought a jumprope about 2 months ago that got about 3 minutes of use. I am hoping that I might be able to "hoop" while I am watching "Dancing with the Stars" and that the weight will fall off. Hmm......what do you think? I am also investigating a class called ZUMBA, any feedback on that? See I know that I need to eat less, and exercise more, but the "doing" it seems to be a daily challenge. God has been sending me people who are 'runners' to remind me that I need to be "RUNNING". So here is my plan. I am going to do a long run this Saturday the 27th. SAY A PRAYER!

I will keep you posted on the Hula Hoop adventure too....

With purpose, and a smile!

Diane

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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Enjoying the Cold!

2007-10-22T21:09:00.000-06:00

Yesterday it was 90 degrees here in Texas, and today our high was 55......brrrr!

I love the Fall and I love feeling a chill in the air, and digging out the warm clothes from the back of my closet.

I even toyed with the idea of getting a hot coffee today at Starbucks....but said NO! I always drink my Iced Venti Americano with room for cream. It has to be bitter cold for me to order something hot. And I always tend to see a shocked look on my barista friends faces when I do that.

So I am enjoying this fall feeling and watching the leaves gather in my yard each day. I am seeing God's handiwork everywhere and working hard on being "PRESENT" with him as often as I can each day.

My first training class for future Life Purpose Coaches is going GREAT! We are a small intimate group that gather each Monday night for training, laughter, and prayer by telephone. What a delight to watch other women use their gifts!

That's all for tonight......stay tuned for more frequent updates!

Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

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Do you want to be a Life Purpose Coach?

2007-10-19T20:13:00.001-06:00

Are you ready to join me?

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What is a Life Purpose Coach® (LPC)?

A LPCC, Intl® Certified, Life Purpose Coach® (LPC) uses emails, old-fashioned letter writing, one-hour telephone conversations, and one-hour, face-to-face appointments in her Coaching practice to help individual women, over the course of ten weeks, know and begin to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. (She has completed Level One of our ministry training.)

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On the side.....

2007-08-01T22:10:00.000-06:00

I am addicted to "condiments".....for all of you out there who loved When Harry Met Sally, that is me! I love things "on the side" in food and in life. I like to have a variety of choices and combinations, tastes and celebrations. I want to share a few things "on the side" today.

So here goes.....Your comments and feedback are WELCOME!

I am having a birthday this week, yes the aging process continues. Why is it that by the time you need to worry about "anti-aging" cream, it feels as it you have already missed the boat? That you were supposed to start thinking about this in your 20's. hmmmm.

My dear husband, always gets tormented by me in the weeks before my birthday. I often tease him about my gift or gifts, asking him to tell me what it is, give it to me early, or alternately pretending that I don't need a gift at all...............THAT IS REALLY NOT TRUE. As I have learned in The Love Languages book, the gifts giving is very important to me. I keep asking Robert to write me a poem.....it hasn't happened yet. So I tried to give him an easy way out, and offered a Haiku, but he didn't like that choice either. So I will have to let you know what happens.

Happy Birthday to Me! Talk to you more later.....about other things on the side.

Diane

A Bad Blogger......checks in!

2007-07-19T20:46:00.000-06:00

I have to admit....I am a bad blogger. I promise to be better. I promise to write more.
I am also writing some articles and starting on my next book.

What else have I been doing?

This week I had a seminar at the Life Purpose Center on The Power of Focus.
Last week I did a presentation on Goals with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Next week I will be travelling to Boerne, Texas for a Womens Retreat where I will be presenting the Pathway to Purpose.

Be sure to check out the new website www.LifePurposeCoachingCenters.com where I am an Instructor Candidate and preparing for my official launch on October 1st to train other Life Purpose Coaches.

Next Tuesday I will complete my speech #10 for Toastmasters and become a Competant Toastmaster. I have learned so much and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their speaking and communication skills.

Lately, during my prayers, I have been asking God to surprise me! He has been doing that in many ways and I am loving it. Try it for yourself and see what happens.

Surprised and so grateful,

Diane

Fun in Florida

2007-04-26T12:09:00.000-06:00

I am in Florida preparing for an amazing retreat www.growthinfaith.org with Katie Brazelton as the main speaker. We will then go into 2 intense days of Level 5 Training with Pathway to Purpose Ministry (which is now www.lifepurposecoachingcenters.com) where 15 women from around the country are coming to become Instructors for our ministry. I am so excited about the days ahead and all that God is doing! Plus I will be meeting some women who I "know" by phone, in person for the first time. What this means for me....is that I will now be able to offer training for other women who want to become coaches with this life-changing ministry. My official start date for training others will be in October by phone/email and then I have plans in the works to offer an in-person training in January of 2008.

There is always more to learn....and I love learning and new challenges! Last week I had the honor of presenting on Goal Setting at the Wichita Falls Womens Conference in front of 150+ women. I am invited those who are ready to go further and deeper to join my Goals Mentoring Program, which will be a 3 month journey. Email me now to find out more diane@dianecunningham.com

What else can I share with you? In May, there will be numerous opportunities at the Life Purpose Center for Book studies, Purpose Gatherings, Seminars, and Workshops. Be sure to check my calendar on my website for dates. www.dianecunningham.com

Remember to live with purpose, go after your passions, and love your life!!

Diane

April Fools Day!

2007-04-01T18:45:00.000-06:00

Well, I am a tad bit tardy on my blogging....sorry.

I will give you a quick update on the last few months.

In January, I was featured in a newspaper article here in Wichita Falls, had my Dreams and Goals seminar, travelled to Florida to meet with a coaching client, recorded a TV show, had a ribbon cutting at the Life Purpose Center, and started 2 Pathway to Purpose Book Studies.

In February, I travelled to San Antonio for the www.purposecommunity.com Surrender Event, facilitated a Connections seminar, led 2 Purpose Parties, spoke at a Wine Tasting, the Optimist Club, and a Credit Union.

In March, I finished my ebook/workbook and officially launched it FOR SALE on my website. It is my Dreams and Goals for GrownUps Seminar in a 25 page booklet....you would love it! I went to see my friend Tandi, who was in Dallas for a Jack Canfield training, I drove to New Mexico for Sacha's Life Plan, 2 Purpose Parties, and to launch the Albuquerque branch of the www.girlsgoalsgroup.com. I drove home, then did Leslie's Life Plan, so she could head to Laguna for the Level 3 Training with www.pathwaytopurposeministry.com. I also hosted a Get Inspired Seminar, a Purpose Lunch, and did my 4th speech with Toastmasters.

YIKES.....I am tired! So here it is.....April 1st.
It is a glorious Spring day here in Wichita Falls. I sat on my back porch today reading and watched 2 butterflies fly by, then I walked at the park while people ran, rollerbladed, fished, all around me. It is one of those days in Texas that is not too hot, and not too cold....JUST RIGHT!

I am excited about the month ahead.....I am going to Florida for www.growthinfaith.org and my Level 5 training with Pathway to Purpose. I will then be a Coaching Instructor and offer Level 1,2, and 3 here in WF at the Life Purpose Center. I am hosting a Purpose Gathering for women across town to come and learn more about their purpose and share with others.
I am speaking at the WF Women's Conference on Goal Setting.

Have the seen www.thesecret.tv ? I know that my Secret is God and that He tells me to "expect the desires of my heart" and to trust Him. That is what I am doing.....

Let me know how I can help you..... diane@dianecunningham.com
Listen to my podcast at www.purposeplace.com
Sign up for the online goal setting tool at www.purposecommunity.com

See you soon,

With purpose,

Diane

Happy New Year!

2007-01-05T22:42:00.000-06:00

I have not written since September......that is not good!
But the good news is.....I am here, and Life Is Good!

So it is Friday night of the first week of 2007. It has been a week of miracles for me.
Each day has included surprises and messages from God.
I am happy and tired.....

But I thought you might be interested in a few of these miracles.
1. I will be featured in the Religion section of our newspaper here in Wichita Falls next week with an article explaining who I am, what I do, and how it makes a difference. Fun indeed!
2. I was blessed with 3 new coaching clients this week. Women from Texas and Washington who are all interested in improving different aspects of their life.
3. I am officially schedule to go to New Mexico for a 2 day Life Plan facilitation with one of my coaching clients.
4. I am giving my 3rd Toastmasters speech on January 9th. Dream. Decide. Do.
5. I started running again this week and will commit to running another half marathon this year, and get myself back in the groove.
6. I have read Getting Things Done by David Allen and I have been organizing my office, my file cabinet, and my brain in a new way over the last 2-3 weeks. It is amazing.

So I think that is plenty.....and I feel God in my life.

So be sure to let me know what you are up to.
Tell me you goals for 2007, or your Big Dreams for your Life.
Come to my Dreams and Goals for Grownups Seminar in Wichita Falls, TX on January 16th.
Email me at diane@dianecunningham.com
Sign up for my Get Inspired newsletter.

And let me know how I can be praying for you.....

With purpose, and a smile.

Diane

Living in Wichita Falls now!

2006-09-08T17:00:00.000-06:00

I made it! WOW! Long time no post.... We got here on a day that was 109 degrees, and had a lovely and quite sweaty time moving in all of our stuff. We are still getting the house figured out and getting ourselves settled. The house is cute, meaning small and charming, and was built in 1939, meaning it has some old age wear and tear. Thus we our on a first name basis with the Lowe's people and have been to Walmart more times that I want to count.

But more importantly... I have found a fabulous park, only 2 miles from my home, that has a trail near the river for running/walking/biking. I have heard that it goes 25 miles in and around town so I am planning to check that out as I begin training for my next half-marathon. I am having a wonderful time exploring the park, seeing the duck pond, the waterfull, the heron, the native pecan trees, and the red muddy water in the river. I am able to think and pray and breathe there and it feels so good.

This week, I joined Toastmasters, sent out packets to churches, hung up a flyer at the Christian book store, and met with my new friend Gina for coffee. I am getting up to speed and back on track. I am looking at a cute little office that might be just right for me.....so stay tuned.

Next week, I am heading back to San Antonio to meet with clients, network, and plan for upcoming events with The Purpose People.

Question:
Would you be interested in attending a Pathway to Purpose Cruise in the early part of next year? Around $600 for a 5 day cruise to Conzumel is what I am looking at. Leaving out of Galvaston, TX. If so, please send me an email to diane@dianecunningham.com

So that is all for now..... Be sure to listen to my latest podcast recordings at
www.thepurposeplace.com and look for Coffee Conversations.

With purpose,

Diane

Moving Week!

2006-08-21T19:45:00.000-06:00

Oh the joys of moving!! UGHHHH!
Today was day one of packing and I am so grateful to have the "packing ladies" to help.
Actually, truth be told, they are doing 98% of the work. Praise God for a military move this time. Since we moved in March and now again in August, the moving theme is really getting to me. Moving north, moving on, moving forward.....

This morning the kids in my neighborhood were waiting for the bus as I went on my run. Time moves forward. The butterflys are almost gone. The grass is mostly dead due to the water restriction here in San Antonio.

So I am sad about leaving my friends here, tired of saying goodbye, unsure of what the future holds....the only thing I know for sure today, is who holds my future. And I will just keep waiting and trusting Him. I know that He will move me to where He needs me, and not leave me.

Talk to you again soon!

Keep on moving....

Diane

2006-08-04T14:15:00.000-06:00

Happy August!
I have had a fabulous week! A birthday celebration with so many wonderful friends at my favorite place, STARBUCKS in Helotes, Texas. We recorded a video and a podcast www.thepurposeplace.com and shared fun and fellowship!

And now I am on my way to go to the Texas coast for the first time.....
Next week, I am heading to Spokane, Washington to do a Life Plan for my best friend.
And then it will be packing and moving time.

More great news!! I think I have an office in Wichita Falls, so stay tuned to find out more.

I got some help from my marketing team at Innovative Impulses on how to send out a improved version of my Get Inspired newsletter. Let me know if you want to be on the list to get my monthly updates.

And I wrote an adu-torial for this weeks Much Ado News that is a free weekly newspaper here in San Antonio. So grab a copy and let me know what you think.

Well, I'd better get going.....gotta pack for the beach!

Stay inspired! Diane

2006-07-28T16:36:00.000-06:00

Hi there! Happy Friday!

Lots going on with getting ready to move to Wichita Falls, trips out of town, visitors coming to town, and just regular life..... Went on one last trip to the RiverWalk last night and enjoyed the people watching and mexican food. YUM!

I am having a birthday celebration next week and look forward to seeing lots of friends before leaving town in mid August. Stephanie and I have been doing our Podcasts which are great. Listen to them at www.thepurposeplace.com. We are working with Angela Woodrow, as The Purpose People doing consulting and coaching for small churches and ministry organizations. We will have a table to highlight our services at the upcoming Christian Business Chamber of Commerce Expo here in San Antonio, Texas. Come on by!!

I am working to get ready for my office in Wichita Falls and making connections there in advance. We found a fabulous little home that makes me smile when I think about it. Plus it has a 4 car garage that Robert will enjoy making into a workshop for all of his "projects".

How have you been doing?
How is your purpose process?
Do you need to get a coach?
Do you need to have your Life Plan done?
I will be available in both locations and also begin doing more travelling for women's retreats and speaking events, see my calendar at www.dianecunningham.com.
Let me know if you want to set up a free 30 minute consultation by calling or emailing me.

I got a great testimonial from a recent Life Plan client and Pathway to Purpose colleague that I wanted to share with you. She is fabulous and we had a great time together during our 2 days!
"Having Diane as my LifePlan Facilitator was truly a treat. The entire process was an incredible experience. Diane made the journey fun, inviting, and relaxing. She is a spirit-filled lady that God has called into His service through Pathway to Purpose. It was an honor to have her facilitate my LifePlan." from Melinda Gordon, in Cypress, Texas

Thanks Melinda! What an amazing journey! Keep me posted of what you are up to.....

Expect Miracles, both today and always!!

Diane

Back in the swing of things!!

2006-07-12T22:07:00.000-06:00

No moose....but I did have a wonderful time in New Hampshire.
I got home in time for the 4th of July, then got to see my friend Sara who has been a soul-sister from my college years at Whitworth. We ate at the Cheesecake Factory and talked about life and just got caught up. This week has been busy with 2 Life Plans, for 2 fabulous women who are in training to become coaches with Pathway to Purpose ministry and will be going to attend the event next week in Laguna, California. Tonight Stephanie and I recorded our podcast. In between, I am doing coaching calls, working with a realtor about finding our house in Wichita Falls, and trying to get back on track with my running routine.....WOW! Lots going on.....
I feel busy, sad about moving in a month, excited about what the future has in store, and amazed at God's blessings for my life.....excited and grateful for life-long friends, and being authentic. So that is plenty......until next time.
Think on this....."wheresoever you go, go with all your heart"-Confucius
Diane

Searching for a Moose!!

2006-06-29T14:20:00.000-06:00

Hi there! I am in New Hampshire now visiting my friend Shelly and just enjoying the fresh air and big trees. And they have quite a few Moose here so I am "on the search" so to speak. I want to get a photo of a moose. Yesterday, I saw one wild turkey, 2 deer, and a fire fly, so I know the moose will be coming around soon. I am reading and relaxing. I took a long walk this morning, and was enjoying myself so much that I walked right on past Shelly's house on my way home...oops! I was lost in thought. It is so interesting to me to see how other people live and just "people watch". I have been "be-bobbing" around town today on my own since Shelly had to work. Had a Walmart experience, which included having a Turbo Coffee and Bagel at the Dunkin Donuts inside of Walmart. No Starbucks here, just "DD". Then went down to the main drag and went to the local bookstore and had a great time. I love books! And seem to find many that I can't live without. I got 3 and then wrote down the others on my book wish list. How great it is to enjoy friends and just celebrate life! Shelly is 43 and has battled cancer twice now, and is a bundle of energy and a wonderful woman of God. A blessing to know!
So I'd better go...the moose is waiting for me.....
Talk to you again soon, Diane

Another Life Plan finished!

2006-06-23T22:27:00.000-06:00

Hi there! It has been a busy week! I finished another Life Plan for a coach-in-training with www.pathwaytopurposeministry.com and it is such an amazing 2 day experience! My schedule is filling up fast for available dates before I move to Wichita Falls, Texas. We had a visitor from Spokane, Washington this last week, went to the River Walk and out to eat way too many times. The air conditioning stopped working for 2 days at our house.....and this is TEXAS!! One night was spent sweating in the 90 heat of our upstairs bedroom. Not very fun. I did celebrate by getting a laptop that I will be able to use for my coaching business as I travel back and forth. It was worth it and will get lots of use. (My husband's laptop is in the computer hospital in ICU)

I am preparing to leave for my trip to New Hampshire to visit friends and family. Tomorrow Stephanie and I are going to be making an attempt to record a DVD about how to do a podcast that will be shown in Laguna at the upcoming training for the next group of women. At this moment, I have no idea what we are going to say...but I know that we will figure it out.

Life is busy and full and so much I want to accomplish.

Questions for you....
What do you do when your life feels "out of balance"?
How do you get back on track?
Email me at diane@dianecunningham.com to let me know.

And sign up for my Get Inspired monthly newsletter there too.

Make it a great week!

New Website!!

2006-06-16T07:35:00.000-06:00

Happy June! I am making a public goal that I will update my blog every week, normally on the weekend! Have you seen my new website? I am so proud of how it looks and so thankful for the design talents of www.innovativeimpulses.com Steven and Anna. Take a look and let me know what you think. www.dianecunningham.com

OK, so I am podcasting weekly now, blogging weekly, coaching, speaking, doing Life Plans for women, ministry consulting with The Purpose People (Stephanie and Angela, who are both fabulous coaches and great friends!

All this along with travelling, hosting guests that want to come to San Antonio before we move, and preparing to move..............WOW! Sometimes it is hard to keep track of myself! But I am truly loving every minute of this amazing adventure.

Gotta run......Starbucks is calling!

YOWIE ZOWIE!!

2006-03-29T22:35:00.000-06:00

March 29th 2006
So much to write about all that has been going on for me. This has been an amazing month.
It started with a Womens Seminar in Bulverde, Texas for Worn Out Women. What a day of learning and fellowship! Then I was interviewed for the Praise The Lord TV show on the local TBN on March 17th, and it aired in the San Antonio area on March 24th. What an honor to have 19 minutes on TV to talk about purpose. Then I flew to California for my Level 3 training with Pathway to Purpose ministry to become a Life Plan Facilitator! Unbelievable!!! There were 59 of us all together from all over the United States, Canada, Australia, and France. God is so good!! I can't wait to complete my practice Life Plans and then start offering this as another tool for the women that I meet and coach. I then went to visit my family and do a Pathway to Purpose Mini-Retreat for 28 women at the Yucaipa Valley Presbyterian Church (where I grew up) and had my mom and sister in attendance. A whirlwind............. no wonder I am feeling tired! I am not back home. I almost forgot that in between all of this, Robert and I moved to a smaller house, had a huge garage sale, and tried to see each other on occasion. WOWIE ZOWIE!!
And tomorrow, Stephanie and I will start our weekly Podcast on Purpose. No grass growing under me at this point. So hold on and let's see what else might happen....
Talk to you soon!
Diane

The 4 P's of a Happy Holiday!

2005-11-20T18:53:00.000-06:00

Happy November to you! We are moving quickly to 2006....WOW!

It is a month of Thanksgiving and a great time to be inspired, give thanks, and prepare for a Holiday Season of Purpose!

I wanted to offer four suggestions that can help you as you begin this busy time of year..... the 4 P's of a Happy Holiday!

PURPOSE: What is the purpose of the holiday season for you? Another way to say this is, what is the reason for the season? Be mindful of this. My purpose might be different than yours.

Think about your Purpose when making arrangements. Ask yourself this question daily: What is my purpose? What is the purpose of this?

PLAN: Make a plan, but know that it does not have to be perfect. Think about your time and plan what you want to do. Decide on a spending plan for holiday gift giving. Be prepared for Plan B when the 'perfect plan' does not work out. The best things seem to happen when we let go of our agenda and trust in God's plan for our life.

PRIORITY: What is your priority for this holiday season? How does that relate to your purpose and your plan? Say NO. Set some boundaries so you can do what matters most to you. You might even make a list of your holiday priorities. Again, be mindful of how much time you have available and try not to over schedule.

PEOPLE: Remember that the people in your life are the highest priority. Without them, the holiday season would be so different. This can be your family, your friends, your co-workers, or any people in your life that make you happy! So prepare to show them with your time, that they are a priority for you. Tell them how you feel about them.

As you travel across town or across the United States, have FUN!

Enjoy the moment. Be present. Slow down. Listen. Take a deep breath.

Thank the people that have helped you this year, this month, or the ones that you forgot to thank many years ago! A great 'thank you' from someone that truly means it, is much better than a gift.

So get inspired to be thankful!

With purpose and thanks,

Diane Cunningham
Certified Life Purpose Coach
(210) 219-5231

P.S. An invitation for Women in the San Antonio Area . . . Come to my seminar on December 8th 'A HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH PURPOSE' at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Helotes, Texas at 7pm. Join us for a night of purpose, prayer, music, and fellowship! To find out more or RSVP call (210) 219-5231.

See my new link at www.PathwaytoPurposeMinistry.com in the Find a Coach section!

And I have my other website up now too www.DianeCunningham.com!

Got Purpose??

2005-11-07T15:00:00.000-06:00

Do you have a passion? What is your purpose here on earth?

Purpose is on my mind a lot lately. I want to know if you have a purpose, and then, what that purpose is. I want to know when and how you found your purpose. Or did purpose find you?

I am now searching for purpose and hearing about it everywhere. Just like when you get a new car, all of a sudden you see that same car everywhere. It stands out at you. You can see it from across the highway. I find myself attracted to the car, as if it is my car’s relative or long-lost friend.

And in the same way, I find that now I am finding people who are seeking purpose. People who want meaning and substance. Passions and purpose.

Do you have a purpose? What is your legacy?

Without a purpose, life can be dreary and we can become so very weary.

I know from personal experience. When I do not know my purpose, I have no reason to jump out of bed in the morning. There is no bounce to my step. I find nothing exciting to look forward to. I get sad, angry, and bored.

I have just been Certified as a Life Purpose Coach for Women with Pathway to Purpose Ministry. I am on the search for people who have purpose, and want to tell the world about it. I am on the search for women who need help sorting out their purpose.

So point them in my direction, and I can be a guide on their journey toward purpose. I am now using my purpose!!

What a joy and privilege to be part of the journey with others to their place of purpose.

Got purpose?

What would you do if you couldn’t run??

2005-10-27T18:35:00.000-06:00

By Diane Cunningham, M.Ed.

Wow . . . just reading the question has started my heart beating faster.

No running? What?

If I couldn’t run, my life would be so much different. It is hard to admit how addicted I have become over the last few years. And to think that I used to hate running is also amazing. My parents keep reminding me “didn’t you hate running cross country in high school?”. My, my, how things can change….

Without running, I would still be fat, weighing over 200 lbs.Without running, I might not have quit smoking and chewing Nicorette gum.Without running, I might still be drinking too much and too often.

Without running, I might still be depressed and taking anti-depressants.Without running, my life would be very different.

Running has helped me to lose over 40 lbs. I am still on the ‘big-boned’ side. But I am fit and healthy and quite sturdy, I must add. I often think to myself, “how much would I weigh if I wasn’t running?”. And I really don’t want to find out. I am not and will never be a “skinny little runner type” person. But that is OK and running helps me know that I am strong, capable, and able to do more than most people even imagine.

Running has released me from 2 unhealthy addictions and created new healthy ones. I have to admit. At one point in my life, I was drinking a bottle of wine a night and smoking lots of cigarettes. I also was addicted to Diet Coke (I know, don’t laugh), drinking it at breakfast and 5-6 cans a day. And when I was training for my first marathon with Team In Training, I was chewing Nicorette Gum to get me through. (Go TEAM!!) Now I am proud to say that I am completely addicted to water. I can’t leave the house without a 25oz jug of it. And the other morning, I realized that by the time I left my house to start my day, I had already had over 64 ounces, which is the suggested amount for an entire day. Good grief!! I am going to float away . . .
Running has turned me into a non-depressed person who loves life. I have more friends than I can count and no longer struggle to find my sense of happiness and self-esteem.

Running clears out the cob-webs that build up in my mind and puts things into perspective. It is a cleansing, life-giving, joyful activity for me now and each run is a victory. A victory over apathy and couch-sitting. A new chance to change my life for the better.

Running has given me a new vision and a new career. I have created a Life Coaching business that focuses on helping people to start running to improve their life. I teach them about running so that they might learn to love it too. I do seminars about running called Jogging With Jesus. And I completed that first marathon and am now training for #4, who would have known???

So to think about my life without being able to run throws me into a panic. My background is in mental health counseling and I would need some serious help if running was taken away from me.

I truly believe that I would need to have a Runners Anonymous group so that I could talk about it. Yes . . . Runners Anonymous would be a necessity. I would go to RA meetings daily, get a sponsor, and have to admit . . . “My name is Diane and I am a run-aholic….” I would talk about running too much and become very annoying to all of my friends. I would have withdrawals. I would need some help!!

So life without running, for me . . . would be unmanageable!

And I hope that I won’t ever have to let go of this positive addiction that has truly changed my life.

My Life . . .

2005-03-23T23:21:00.000-06:00

Wow! It has been quite a month for me.

I am getting off to a great start with New Business Network here in San Antonio.

And I am also getting a lot of interest in my Life Coaching and Running Program. I have 4 clients now, working on my new website, creating an email mailing list, and starting to work on my first E-Book.

I would love to add you to my list so I can keep you posted.

Please send me an email to diane@dianecunningham.com

Thanks and have a great week!

Diane