Hello,

I am so pleased to have your subscription to A-Muse Letter! I hope you are enjoying receiving it.

As you know, each month I offer coaching tips, ideas and inspiration to support you in your writing, creativity and personal growth. Please send your comments and questions and I'll write back personally or respond in a future edition of A-Muse Letter.

NEWS:

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

TUESDAY, JUNE 16th, 2009 - VIRTUAL WRITING CIRCLE

Don't miss this great opportunity to receive group coaching at a fraction of the cost of individual coaching!

If you are:

A writer or aspiring writer, wanting to connect with other writers Looking for support and gentle feedback on your writing An experienced writer, wanting to jumpstart a writing project Needing to brush up writing basics and improve your writing habits

Then a Virtual Writing Circle may be for you!

You'll receive:

Two one-hour sessions per month of a professionally coached group writing experience A facilitator who is a licensed and experienced psychotherapist, as well as an experienced writer, coach and teacher A supportive community of other writers you can connect to virtually An opportunity to meet with Susan 1:1 by phone for monthly mini-sessions, as needed

Only $65 per month.

For more information: Click Here for a Q & A (pdf) document or contact Susan Borkin at  susan@susanborkin.com or call 1.800.552.WRITE.

To register: Click here to register!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 COMPLIMENTARY TELESEMINAR

WRITE YOUR WAY TO AN "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 - 12:00 noon (Pacific)

Continuing with our 2009 Teleseminar Series, "Write, Creativity & the Pursuit of Happiness," you'll learn how both forgiveness and writing a gratitude list will make you feel happier.

Did you know that forgiveness may not only impact your health, but increase your level of happiness? Did you know that cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” will automatically make you feel better? Studies show that a daily practice of writing down what you are grateful for, significantly increases how happy you feel.

In this teleseminar we will discuss:

• How to set up a written "gratitude practice" to increase your happiness
  
  
• How forgiving someone is not the same as forgetting and why it's important
  
  
• How appreciation can improve your relationships to family, friends and yourself
  
  And much more!

Never been to a teleseminar? A teleseminar is a virtual classroom. Accessible by telephone, you simply sign-up beforehand then dial in at the appointed time. No travel, no hassle. Listen or be part of a class from anywhere in the world!

Can't make the sessions? No worries. Sign-up anyway and we'll send you the recording.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT, NOW!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th - VIRTUAL WRITING CIRCLE "OPEN HOUSE" - NO COST

If you've been thinking about joining the Virtual Writing Circle, but still have some questions, join us for a free Open House Question & Answer Session. This will give you an opportunity to experience a mini-session of the Virtual Writing Circle and get answers to any questions you might have.

Wednesday, June 24th, 9:00 am (PDT). Please R.S.V.P.

Can't make the Open House? That's OK. RSVP anyway and we'll send you the recording.

(Note: This is a complimentary session and when you checkout in the cart, your credit card will not be charged.)

RSVP HERE

If you are interested in finding out more about Susan Borkin’s availability to speak to your group or organization, click here or contact Susan at 408.973.7877

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BOOKS TO STIMULATE YOUR WRITING AND CREATIVITY By Susan Borkin

Writing From the Inside Out: Using a Journal for Personal Growth and Transformation When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing

Both books are available for previewing and ordering at www.susanborkin.com. Sample chapters are only available to preview.

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GRATIS CORNER

Find out! Just contact me for a Complimentary Coaching Consultation and we'll talk about it. Phone (800) 552-WRITE, that's (800) 552-9748 or write to me at susan@susanborkin.com to find out more.

• Need some journaling tips? Send for your GRATIS BONUS ARTICLE "JUMPSTART YOUR JOURNALING" Send an e-mail to susan@susanborkin.com, requesting the article by name.
  

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WANT A GREAT PRESCRIPTION FOR BETTER HEALTH? PICK UP A PEN!

Last month in our teleseminar we discussed several ways writing can improve your health. These methods are both surprisingly simple and powerful. Here's a quick review if you missed the session.

LOG YOUR FEELINGS AND YOUR FOOD

A number of studies have been done proving that the use of a written food log speeds up weight loss. Even if you make no other dietary changes other than recording what you eat, you are likely to lose 30% more weight by (accurately and honestly) writing down what you eat.

Generally this type of log requires the name of the food and the amount. But, if you add your feelings to this log, you will learn even more about yourself.

HEALING LISTS

A list is a simple and useful tool for many things other than grocery shopping! If for example, you have experienced a loss and are struggling in your process of grief and mourning, try this gentle approach.

Clearly imagine your loved one and title a list "I Wish I Could Tell You." Become quiet and write a list of all the recent important things you have experienced and would have liked to share with the person (or pet) you have lost. Sit quietly with your list and remember.

THERAPEUTIC LETTERS

In addition to lists, letters can also have tremendous therapeutic value. Try writing a letter to a food craving, to your disease or illness or to someone who has harmed or hurt you.

Remember, this is not a letter to be sent! Use it, however, as a tool for release and healing.

EXPRESS YOURSELF!

Researcher James Pennebaker was one of the first to prove the scientific benefits of expressive writing. He experimented with college students to discover that the use of confessional style writing enhanced the immune system. Those students who wrote about a traumatic event they had never before disclosed visited the campus health center significantly less than those students who wrote about trivial events.

Take care,

If you find yourself needing help managing your creative process contact me and request a GRATIS SESSION via phone or in person. Phone (800) 552-WRITE, that's (800) 552-9748 or write to me at susan@susanborkin.com to find out more.

ABOUT SUSAN BORKIN

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