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About Me
Hi!
My name is ANKE . I was born and raised in Holland. I have a BA Degree in Education and an advanced Degree in Cultural Work from the Social Academy of Amsterdam.
I started my career as an Elementary School Teacher and then went on to complete my advanced degree in Cultural Work.
For more then two years I immersed myself in a self designed cultural research program where I obtained hands on experiences working at all levels of the social strata. My purpose was to get 'street-smarts' and better understanding of people.
Then, for more then 10 years, I was instructor and therapist at a school for physically and mentally challenged children in Holland.
Now living in the United States, I am an Inspirational Speaker and work as a Life Coach and Care Coach. I am the author of several Inspirational Books for adults and children and the founder of the Woolly Wizard™ Program, Self help kit for kids.
FeelingAlive.net
- Location:
- United States, Kirkland, WA
- Current role:
- Care Coach
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages:
- Dutch, English
- Universities:
- Academy of Amsterdam
More About Me
I'm passionate about
Focusing on what really matters.
Filling up our 'Cup of Joy each Day,' so we are ready to deal with all that living involves.
Teaching the children the basics of life.
Listen and observe.
An idea worth spreading
If each of us could choose 1 person who we assist in finding their passion and purpose in life, we would not have time to complain and finger point.. The world could feel better despite the economic crisis and tragedies. We would feel stronger to deal with our issues .
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A reply on Conversation: How can I motivate myself to work?
Just saw your question and read all the answer. Great to get such a feedback. I like to add the following:I often advise and apply myself that before you need to do a taxing shore, to first do an activity that makes you feel alive and energetic. After that you wouldn't mind so much to do a chore. Any time you feel not motivated anymore , you just recharge your battery again with something that makes you feel alive and enthusiastic again.Try it out if you like.
A reply on Conversation: How can I motivate myself to work?
I just was fascinated by seeing your picture and responding to the 'how to motivate myself' question.
I often advise and apply myself that before we need to do a taxing shore, to first do an activity that makes us feel alive and energetic. After that we wouldn't mind so much to do a chore. Any time we feel not motivated anymore , we just recharge our battery again with something that makes us feel alive and enthusiastic again. take care, ANKE
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Read your biography. Thank you
Warm rgards