Comments on: How To Set Your Readers Free http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/ from stress to serenity one step at a time Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:20:52 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Joanna Young http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Joanna Young Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:24:46 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-436 Jackie, hi, thanks for popping over. You're right, changing the language can change a coaching conversation instantly. It's a great way to break or change state. Linda, hope the words help you to find the motivation you're looking for. Thank you once again for your support and feedback, and for taking the time to pop over here. Jackie, hi, thanks for popping over. You’re right, changing the language can change a coaching conversation instantly. It’s a great way to break or change state.

Linda, hope the words help you to find the motivation you’re looking for. Thank you once again for your support and feedback, and for taking the time to pop over here.

]]> By: linda704 http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-435 linda704 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:44:01 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-435 Joanna, your words, as they so often do, really resonate with me. I have noticed some of these things in my own blogging, which is my "recreational" writing. I wonder if I can apply the ESCAPE philosophy to my scholarly writing, if for no other reason than to motivate me to get into it. Joanna, your words, as they so often do, really resonate with me. I have noticed some of these things in my own blogging, which is my “recreational” writing. I wonder if I can apply the ESCAPE philosophy to my scholarly writing, if for no other reason than to motivate me to get into it.

]]> By: Joanna Young http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Joanna Young Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:32:55 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-434 Chris, yes, that one can make a big difference. I find that if I really can't change my state I'm better leaving it till I can. (Then again I also find that smiling as I write automatically makes me feel more cheerful... like I'm doing now!) Angela, I think you could ask them if they'd considered framing the tips in positive language and if they'd be interested in experimenting. All the advice suggests that it's the most effective way to achieve change. it's possible they haven't realised what they're doing - it's only when you tune into language and pay attention that you realise how you are framing things to others (and your self!) Hope that helps Karen, yes, the gliding is probably a throw back to the ballet dancer of last month! I like the idea of writing as a dance. And I *really* like the thought of you getting out those coloured pens... Can't wait to see what happens! Chris, yes, that one can make a big difference. I find that if I really can’t change my state I’m better leaving it till I can. (Then again I also find that smiling as I write automatically makes me feel more cheerful… like I’m doing now!)

Angela, I think you could ask them if they’d considered framing the tips in positive language and if they’d be interested in experimenting. All the advice suggests that it’s the most effective way to achieve change. it’s possible they haven’t realised what they’re doing – it’s only when you tune into language and pay attention that you realise how you are framing things to others (and your self!) Hope that helps

Karen, yes, the gliding is probably a throw back to the ballet dancer of last month! I like the idea of writing as a dance. And I *really* like the thought of you getting out those coloured pens… Can’t wait to see what happens!

]]> By: Jackie Cameron http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Jackie Cameron Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:29:47 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-433 Great post - as always, Joanna. As a coach myself I know how important but undervalued P is. When I suggest rewording a statement to a client it so often has the immediate effect of "lifting" their mood. Thank you Great post – as always, Joanna. As a coach myself I know how important but undervalued P is. When I suggest rewording a statement to a client it so often has the immediate effect of “lifting” their mood. Thank you

]]> By: karen http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-432 karen Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:36:11 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-432 Joanna, your words always inspire me - and often hit home in unexpected ways. We really are lucky to have you sharing your words and your wisdom with us! I particularly liked the phrase "Allow them to glide through your words" - I am learning to be a better editor of my own words and getting rid of all that unnecessary or irrelevant material is something I hope to get better at this year. I plan, with your encouragement, to become more playful and fun in my writing. To start, I am breaking out the beautiful box of 24 coloured pens my friend Lin sent me for Christmas and playing around with words and images on big sheets of paper... let's see what happens! Joanna, your words always inspire me – and often hit home in unexpected ways. We really are lucky to have you sharing your words and your wisdom with us!

I particularly liked the phrase “Allow them to glide through your words” – I am learning to be a better editor of my own words and getting rid of all that unnecessary or irrelevant material is something I hope to get better at this year.

I plan, with your encouragement, to become more playful and fun in my writing. To start, I am breaking out the beautiful box of 24 coloured pens my friend Lin sent me for Christmas and playing around with words and images on big sheets of paper… let’s see what happens!

]]> By: Angela Esnouf http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Angela Esnouf Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:42:12 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-430 Words are so powerful, aren't they, Joanna? Your tips make me feel hopeful that I can transport my readers too. I'll soon be writing my next e-newsletter and will use your tips to help me. The gym I attend has "motivating" sayings scattered around the room. Unfortunately so many of them are phrased in negatives, rather than possibilities. How do I suggest a change without offending? Words are so powerful, aren’t they, Joanna? Your tips make me feel hopeful that I can transport my readers too. I’ll soon be writing my next e-newsletter and will use your tips to help me.

The gym I attend has “motivating” sayings scattered around the room. Unfortunately so many of them are phrased in negatives, rather than possibilities. How do I suggest a change without offending?

]]> By: Chris http://thecalmspace.com/2009/01/how-to-set-your-readers-free/comment-page-1/#comment-431 Chris Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:56:34 +0000 http://www.thecalmspace.com/?p=1006#comment-431 make sure you’re in a suitable frame of mind for your writing task (positive, playful, optimistic) Oooo now that's good advice and most likely why i sometimes struggle. make sure you’re in a suitable frame of mind for your writing task (positive, playful, optimistic)

Oooo now that’s good advice and most likely why i sometimes struggle.

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