Add More -Ing to Your Life

January 11, 2010
Dubbed the "ing Girl" by her self-help mentor Karen Salmahnsohn, motivational life coach Bernstein has built a self-help philosophy on the life equation "Rethinking + Moving + Receiving x 30 days = Changing." Blending approaches from ancient Eastern philosophy and contemporary wellness gurus, Bernstein's system is a familiar mix of physical activity, meditation, affirmations, writing and creative visualization used to provoke change from the inside out. One of Bernstein's major sources of inspirations is the book A Course in Miracles, but spirituality takes a back seat to Bernstein's "ing girl style" and an upbeat voice that should elicit cheers and groans in equal measure (especially among the Generation Y demo she's targeting). Offering a 30-day plan as well as personal anecdotes and stories from women she's coached, Bernstein's kicky attitude doesn't overshadow her thought-provoking and practical exercises.