Did you know that you can have all the goals in the world, but you won't reap the benefits until you're ready for it? Make personal development a priority in your life.
I am a coach with Beachbody, and attended a seminar in Dallas this weekend. The room was buzzing with positive mojo. It's so great to be around folks that love life and want to bring joy to others. We heard from MJ Durkin, and Craig Holiday who are amazing men encouraging others to be the best they can be all while helping others be the best they can be. This life should be about paying it forward.
Several times, I heard people say to read the book, The Slight Edge. You should read 10 pages of a personal development book each day, and listen to 15 minutes of uplifting audio. You can also go to itunes and under free podcasts there is a library of personal development speakers such as Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracey, John Maxwell, etc.
Your attitude determines your altitude. So if you put good stuff into your life every day, you will get good results. It has to start from within. You can either change your life, or wallow in pain. Remember, regret is painful, change is not. What do you need to do to satisfy your soul? Feeding it with positive energy is important. Get out there and read, listen or attend a motivational talk. You will increase your energy, your happiness, and no doubt the happiness of those around you! May you have a very blessed & positive week.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
"Fear does not exist in this dojo" . . er, I mean, blog.
Today I'm thinking about fear. It's amazing how many fears people have. I'm not talking about fears like being afraid of spiders, really, unless it's a fear that is interfering with your goals. (Harry & Ron in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, comes to mind in that situation, but even Ron faced his fear of spiders.) If you go to youtube and type in fear of , there will be hundreds of videos trying to help you conquer your fears. It may be helpful for you to know this: EVERYONE IS AFRAID OF SOMETHING! Apparently, you're not alone.
Are you afraid? Be honest. What could you be afraid of that is keeping you from being successful at whatever you want to do? Does it keep you from moving forward in your business or keep you from taking on projects because you are afraid you can't handle it, won't know how to do the work, will be found out as less than, . . . . those are all fears. They're real. What would happen if you did the very thing you are afraid of? Now, how do you feel about yourself when you want to do something, but don't because you're afraid?
Many people have a fear of rejection. They are afraid to put themself out there in fear that they will be rejected. Isn't that just you rejecting yourself first?? If you don't think you're good enough and might be rejected, aren't you rejecting the very greatness within you? The same goes for fear of failure. If you don't try, you can't fail, right? Oh, but you can. You fail yourself by not taking a chance. You're missing out on amazing possibilities. Would you wish this fear on your dearest friend? NO! You'd be encouraging, and want the best for them. You would tell your friend, "I believe in you. I know you can do it." Be your own best friend, and tell yourself daily how capable you are. Love yourself and want only the best for you.
Fears hold people back. Be fearless. Take a chance on something you might normally shy away from because of fear. Do it this week. That thing you have been avoiding because you are afraid to face it . . . stop avoiding, and take it head on. It gets easier each time, and if you are honest with yourself, you will find that your fear felt much bigger than it actually was. Fear zaps confidence. Don't let it. Zap back!!
This life is too wonderful, but also too short to waste time on fears.
Are you afraid? Be honest. What could you be afraid of that is keeping you from being successful at whatever you want to do? Does it keep you from moving forward in your business or keep you from taking on projects because you are afraid you can't handle it, won't know how to do the work, will be found out as less than, . . . . those are all fears. They're real. What would happen if you did the very thing you are afraid of? Now, how do you feel about yourself when you want to do something, but don't because you're afraid?
Many people have a fear of rejection. They are afraid to put themself out there in fear that they will be rejected. Isn't that just you rejecting yourself first?? If you don't think you're good enough and might be rejected, aren't you rejecting the very greatness within you? The same goes for fear of failure. If you don't try, you can't fail, right? Oh, but you can. You fail yourself by not taking a chance. You're missing out on amazing possibilities. Would you wish this fear on your dearest friend? NO! You'd be encouraging, and want the best for them. You would tell your friend, "I believe in you. I know you can do it." Be your own best friend, and tell yourself daily how capable you are. Love yourself and want only the best for you.
Fears hold people back. Be fearless. Take a chance on something you might normally shy away from because of fear. Do it this week. That thing you have been avoiding because you are afraid to face it . . . stop avoiding, and take it head on. It gets easier each time, and if you are honest with yourself, you will find that your fear felt much bigger than it actually was. Fear zaps confidence. Don't let it. Zap back!!
This life is too wonderful, but also too short to waste time on fears.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hot Tub Time Machine
You may have noticed, that I get a lot of motivation/inspiration from unusual sources. Today's inspiration is just that. Yesterday, I watched the movie "Hot Tub Time Machine". The title is self-explanatory, so if you haven't seen it yet I'm not giving away the whole movie by telling you it's about some guys that go back in time in a hot tub! :) However, it got me thinking . . . if I could go back in time and change things, what would it be? Would I even want to go back in time? Things I've experienced have made me who I am today. Wouldn't missing out on the bad things make me a completely different person? Is that a good thing or not? Maybe some would be good to have missed out on, but others may be a learning opportunity that although difficult can make us stronger.
Think about it yourself. What do you feel you wish you could change from your past? Do you regret not going to college? Do you wish you had taken piano or dance lessons as a child? Do you wish you had better self esteem growing up? Do you wish you hadn't listened to that person that told you to give up on your dreams?
Make a list. What would you change (about yourself) if you could. Now, what's stopping you from doing those things now? Of course, some things just can't be changed, and I'm not saying that you have to dwell on pain from the past. They happened. It's how you see them that is the difference. Today is a new day. Time for a new you. Set goals. Get creative in scheduling time to do these things. If it's a true yearning, you will find the time. Money is a different subject, but check into financial aide if you want to go back to college or try community college or other avenues to learn what you're interested in. Continuing education may be available in your area. Don't let the things you missed out on in the past hold you back today. No excuses. You're not too young, too old, too out of shape, etc. Goals do not have an expiration date unless you put one on them.
You have the power within to change your life now. You don't need a hot tub time machine for that! Go for it!
Think about it yourself. What do you feel you wish you could change from your past? Do you regret not going to college? Do you wish you had taken piano or dance lessons as a child? Do you wish you had better self esteem growing up? Do you wish you hadn't listened to that person that told you to give up on your dreams?
Make a list. What would you change (about yourself) if you could. Now, what's stopping you from doing those things now? Of course, some things just can't be changed, and I'm not saying that you have to dwell on pain from the past. They happened. It's how you see them that is the difference. Today is a new day. Time for a new you. Set goals. Get creative in scheduling time to do these things. If it's a true yearning, you will find the time. Money is a different subject, but check into financial aide if you want to go back to college or try community college or other avenues to learn what you're interested in. Continuing education may be available in your area. Don't let the things you missed out on in the past hold you back today. No excuses. You're not too young, too old, too out of shape, etc. Goals do not have an expiration date unless you put one on them.
You have the power within to change your life now. You don't need a hot tub time machine for that! Go for it!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Motivation on CD/mp3
Oops. With all the motivation, I got caught up in the doing, and forgot to blog on Monday.
I've been listening to some books on CD. "Eat That Frog" & "How the Best Leaders Lead" by Brian Tracy, "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz. I also love to listen to Zig Ziglar. He's great. (He seriously reminds me of Matthew McConaughey when I hear him, even though he doesn't look like him - I can still imagine Matthew is encouraging me to be my best. hee hee See, you can get anything you want.)
So, my advice today is to surround yourself with positive, motivational folks, even if they're just on CD. Go to their websites and sign up for their daily motivational emails. Check your local library for their books and their books on CD. Download an Mp3 of their books or speeches. Listen to them in your car. Let your kids hear The Magic of Thinking Big. There's so much great info there that everyone should know, and shouldn't wait until they're adults to get. Enjoy!
I've been listening to some books on CD. "Eat That Frog" & "How the Best Leaders Lead" by Brian Tracy, "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz. I also love to listen to Zig Ziglar. He's great. (He seriously reminds me of Matthew McConaughey when I hear him, even though he doesn't look like him - I can still imagine Matthew is encouraging me to be my best. hee hee See, you can get anything you want.)
So, my advice today is to surround yourself with positive, motivational folks, even if they're just on CD. Go to their websites and sign up for their daily motivational emails. Check your local library for their books and their books on CD. Download an Mp3 of their books or speeches. Listen to them in your car. Let your kids hear The Magic of Thinking Big. There's so much great info there that everyone should know, and shouldn't wait until they're adults to get. Enjoy!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Dedication & Determination
Say you KNOW what you want to do with your life, you have a goal & a certain amount of desire to reach it. But what happens when you face rejection or tough times? What do you do? Does that ugly little voice in your head tell you to quit? To give up on your dreams because someone didn't like what you had to offer? Maybe you're not even trying hard because you're afraid to fail. Are you willing to give up on your dream? Why should you? You know you can't please everyone. You know someone isn't going to come knocking on your door asking for your work, if they've never even heard of you.Success rarely comes easily. It takes lots & lots of hard work, dedication & determination. Dare to put yourself out there and take a chance.
The other day, I was working on my latest home improvement project (I'm building a retaining wall, but that's another story), and I was listening to my mp3 player. I get inspiration from music, and I love how it pumps me up and gets me goin'. Here's a couple lines from "Lose Yourself" by Eminem. "If you had one shot, and one opportunity to seize everything you wanted in one moment . . . would you capture it or just let it slip?" Say what you will about Eminem, but you've got to admit that he pulled himself out of a dreary life, didn't give up, and attained his goal. If you haven't watched "8 Mile", I recommend it. "Success is my only MF option, failure's not! You can do anything you set your mind to."
So I started wondering about all those folks who faced failure, but didn't give up. What would we be missing out on, if they had given up. Important inventions, cures for disease, even our favorite books & movies . . . what would life be like if everyone gave up on their dreams?? That's a sad thought. Most creatives don't do it for the bigtime fame & fortune. They do it because not doing it every day drains their soul. What are your options? Is it a desire deep within you that tells you quitting is not an option? Or is it just an idea you had, but aren't really that invested in it?
Everyone says that if you want to succeed, no matter what it is, you have to dig your heels in, put on your game face, and GO FOR IT! Don't let the rejections get in your way. Don't make excuses - your kids, job, lack of experience, lack of time, etc. are not excuses to give up on your dream. Make time to do what you need to do to achieve your goals. Oprah has her "No Phone Zone," make your life the "NO WHINE ZONE!!" If you really want something, change your attitude, and schedule time to make it happen. If you're not willing to do that, then don't complain (or whine) that you're not achieving your goals. (Do everyone around you a favor with that one.)
Are you in it to win it? What will you do today to re-dedicate yourself to your goals?
"You can do anything you set your mind to."
The other day, I was working on my latest home improvement project (I'm building a retaining wall, but that's another story), and I was listening to my mp3 player. I get inspiration from music, and I love how it pumps me up and gets me goin'. Here's a couple lines from "Lose Yourself" by Eminem. "If you had one shot, and one opportunity to seize everything you wanted in one moment . . . would you capture it or just let it slip?" Say what you will about Eminem, but you've got to admit that he pulled himself out of a dreary life, didn't give up, and attained his goal. If you haven't watched "8 Mile", I recommend it. "Success is my only MF option, failure's not! You can do anything you set your mind to."
So I started wondering about all those folks who faced failure, but didn't give up. What would we be missing out on, if they had given up. Important inventions, cures for disease, even our favorite books & movies . . . what would life be like if everyone gave up on their dreams?? That's a sad thought. Most creatives don't do it for the bigtime fame & fortune. They do it because not doing it every day drains their soul. What are your options? Is it a desire deep within you that tells you quitting is not an option? Or is it just an idea you had, but aren't really that invested in it?
Everyone says that if you want to succeed, no matter what it is, you have to dig your heels in, put on your game face, and GO FOR IT! Don't let the rejections get in your way. Don't make excuses - your kids, job, lack of experience, lack of time, etc. are not excuses to give up on your dream. Make time to do what you need to do to achieve your goals. Oprah has her "No Phone Zone," make your life the "NO WHINE ZONE!!" If you really want something, change your attitude, and schedule time to make it happen. If you're not willing to do that, then don't complain (or whine) that you're not achieving your goals. (Do everyone around you a favor with that one.)
Are you in it to win it? What will you do today to re-dedicate yourself to your goals?
"You can do anything you set your mind to."
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Law of Attraction
I came across a motivational speaker/author today. Her name is Sonia Ricotti. She has a book about the Law of Attraction, and some great video clips too. Click on her name above, and go to her website. You can sign up for daily motivational emails. Here are some of the things I got from Sonia's videos and website:
What is the Law of Attraction? Basically, it's "what you send out, is what you get back". It's the whole principle behind "The Secret". So, if you are reacting negatively toward a situation, you are bringing more negative energy toward you. This negative energy could be what's blocking you from achieving your goals. Are you always making excuses about why you can't do this or that? Do you let things from your past influence your today? We all do that at one point. In order to stop the negative from coming in, we need to take the time right this second to acknowledge our thoughts briefly and make a conscious effort to turn our thoughts to the positive. Try it. Focus on the present. Not the BIG stuff going on today, but right this very second. Good? Unless you should really be exiting out of this blog and dialing 911, things in this very second are good. Remember, there are always people going through worse.
Take a deep breath. Focus on being positive. Work on achieving inner peace & happiness, no matter the circumstance. Anything else is just bringing negativity toward you. You definitely don't want that.
Sometimes the Law of Attraction takes a lot of work. The days you are in a positive frame of mind, great things seem to flow in freely. But what about the opposite? Say, you wake up late one morning, and everything seems to go wrong. You spill coffee on your last clean shirt while rushing to get ready, burn the toast, it's raining outside, you can't find your car keys, massive traffic on the road . . . it seems like one rotten event after another. Maybe you can't change the traffic, and the rain, but you can certainly change your attitude. Instead of being tense and anxious about the morning . . . Stop. Take a deep breath and blow it out slowly. Summon up some inner peace, and calmness. (if you're already running late, what is 1 more minute going to do? It could be just what you need to brighten your day.) You have the power to change your attitude, which in turn has the power to bring on goodness or more stress. Practice every day, and it will be second nature after a while.
Today you are attracting only good things. You are caring, thoughtful, intelligent, and talented. You, my friend, are admired and loved by the Universe, and that is HUGE! You're a rockstar!! Bring on all that you dream and you will achieve. You deserve all good things, "no Whammys". :) Take a minute, to start your day with a little mediation where you visualize wonderful things happening now. Speak to yourself as if you already have it all. You do. It's like a package waiting to be picked up. Greatness is within you. Unlock it . . . now. Monday, June 21st is an awesome day!! Enjoy it thoroughly.
What is the Law of Attraction? Basically, it's "what you send out, is what you get back". It's the whole principle behind "The Secret". So, if you are reacting negatively toward a situation, you are bringing more negative energy toward you. This negative energy could be what's blocking you from achieving your goals. Are you always making excuses about why you can't do this or that? Do you let things from your past influence your today? We all do that at one point. In order to stop the negative from coming in, we need to take the time right this second to acknowledge our thoughts briefly and make a conscious effort to turn our thoughts to the positive. Try it. Focus on the present. Not the BIG stuff going on today, but right this very second. Good? Unless you should really be exiting out of this blog and dialing 911, things in this very second are good. Remember, there are always people going through worse.
Take a deep breath. Focus on being positive. Work on achieving inner peace & happiness, no matter the circumstance. Anything else is just bringing negativity toward you. You definitely don't want that.
Sometimes the Law of Attraction takes a lot of work. The days you are in a positive frame of mind, great things seem to flow in freely. But what about the opposite? Say, you wake up late one morning, and everything seems to go wrong. You spill coffee on your last clean shirt while rushing to get ready, burn the toast, it's raining outside, you can't find your car keys, massive traffic on the road . . . it seems like one rotten event after another. Maybe you can't change the traffic, and the rain, but you can certainly change your attitude. Instead of being tense and anxious about the morning . . . Stop. Take a deep breath and blow it out slowly. Summon up some inner peace, and calmness. (if you're already running late, what is 1 more minute going to do? It could be just what you need to brighten your day.) You have the power to change your attitude, which in turn has the power to bring on goodness or more stress. Practice every day, and it will be second nature after a while.
Today you are attracting only good things. You are caring, thoughtful, intelligent, and talented. You, my friend, are admired and loved by the Universe, and that is HUGE! You're a rockstar!! Bring on all that you dream and you will achieve. You deserve all good things, "no Whammys". :) Take a minute, to start your day with a little mediation where you visualize wonderful things happening now. Speak to yourself as if you already have it all. You do. It's like a package waiting to be picked up. Greatness is within you. Unlock it . . . now. Monday, June 21st is an awesome day!! Enjoy it thoroughly.
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