Introduction to the VIM Exercises 

For many of us, the changes, complexities, demands and stress of the workplace can at times be overwhelming. Often, our financial and personal responsibilities to our businesses and families result in stress, anxiety, overwork, insufficient nourishment and rest and ultimately, exhaustion. Over time, we have become depleted. Franklin Roosevelt clearly understood the dangers of this depletion when he said, “fatigue makes cowards of us all”.

As executives, we understand the importance and the necessity of persevering through challenging times; knowing that “this too shall pass” and that excellent opportunities wait for those who brave the storm. Currently, we are facing difficult economic and human realities which challenge our balance and ability to move forward and often manifest as stress, fatigue and unclear thinking. With a willingness to change- to learn and grow within, we will develop calm, clear thinking and experience true abundance of energy, as well as self-actualization.

The VIM process is centered around the creation of positive energy which we, in our daily lives experience as “joyous vitality” – VIM. This is a journey towards authenticity. In order for us to tap into the pure, radiant energy we are seeking, we must take off our masks, look deeply within and re-discover the power of awareness and of right action. As we gain awareness and clarity of what is, we begin to experience a tremendous increase in our inner physiological, emotional and spiritual energy. With rigorous honesty, commitment and discipline on your part, you will experience deep, positive energy and vitality.

The illustration on the next page encapsulates our coaching and mentoring philosophy and the various areas we will examine on your path to abundant energy and self-awareness. Together, we will explore each of the following areas through exercises and assignments. We will begin with Energy, which is comprised of two parts. The first, will address negative energy and the second, positive energy. The objective of the first part is to identify that which depletes your energy (i.e. the problems you want to solve and your perception of them). The purpose of the second part is to recognize that which positively energizes you. The core of the program utilizes the remaining exercises to “solve” negative energy problems and to support your ability to create positive energy in your life.