“Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
What an empowering concept! I love when I find the perfect quote for expressing my thoughts for the day!
My preschooler has been home sick for the last few days so I’ve been spending more time than usual observing his behavior. There is so much to be learned, or remembered, from the mind of a preschooler. He is so innocent. He is so full of imagination. He is so full of joy and a zeal for playing! He can turn a crayon into a rocket ship in the blink of an eye. He can become Bob the Builder or Spiderman or Superman by simply turning around. He can do anything he wants to do and be anyone he wants to be just by thinking it is so. Even through a fever, he can smile just by getting a hug. He knows he is loved unconditionally, and even when he spills an entire full cup of milk all over his just-changed-into clothes he can turn tears to laughs in seconds. What power! How empowering!
Everything I need to know…
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday: Focus
“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” ~Nido Qubein
When we strive to reach our goals, concentration and focus help propel us toward success. Believing you can get there and then focusing on the positive outcome really does help you stay the course. Lately, there has been some discussion (or question) in the news about the “power of positive thinking” and if it really is effective, but regardless of the “officia1” outcome, I am a firm believer.
I am often surprised at how many times I catch myself letting negativity and doubt get in the way of accomplishing what I really want. I did it again this morning. I am so grateful that I now have the tools to recognize it early-on.
A new affirmation may be: I will concentrate and focus on my short term goals today.
Are you concentrating on yours?
When we strive to reach our goals, concentration and focus help propel us toward success. Believing you can get there and then focusing on the positive outcome really does help you stay the course. Lately, there has been some discussion (or question) in the news about the “power of positive thinking” and if it really is effective, but regardless of the “officia1” outcome, I am a firm believer.
I am often surprised at how many times I catch myself letting negativity and doubt get in the way of accomplishing what I really want. I did it again this morning. I am so grateful that I now have the tools to recognize it early-on.
A new affirmation may be: I will concentrate and focus on my short term goals today.
Are you concentrating on yours?
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday: Preparation
“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
I feel so much better than I used to on Monday mornings! Between my Sunday night affirmations and my planning for the coming week, I wake up energized and ready to go! I love that I have a plan for the week, and a solid “to do” list for the day. Even if when I don’t accomplish everything on my list each day, when I actually have the list written out, and can see the things I’ve completed and crossed off, I love that I can see that I’ve gotten so much done. It used to be that I’d set what my husband calls, “unrealistic expectations”, mostly because I’m not very good at judging how much time certain things will take, but when I can really see how much I’ve crossed off the list, it’s a great feeling. We’ll talk (again) about staying focused tomorrow, but know that the list, and actually being able to “see” that list, really helps!
Last night’s affirmation: I have enough energy and focus to accomplish even more than I planned.
If you want some help drafting your own “planning affirmation”, feel free to drop me a note!
I feel so much better than I used to on Monday mornings! Between my Sunday night affirmations and my planning for the coming week, I wake up energized and ready to go! I love that I have a plan for the week, and a solid “to do” list for the day. Even if when I don’t accomplish everything on my list each day, when I actually have the list written out, and can see the things I’ve completed and crossed off, I love that I can see that I’ve gotten so much done. It used to be that I’d set what my husband calls, “unrealistic expectations”, mostly because I’m not very good at judging how much time certain things will take, but when I can really see how much I’ve crossed off the list, it’s a great feeling. We’ll talk (again) about staying focused tomorrow, but know that the list, and actually being able to “see” that list, really helps!
Last night’s affirmation: I have enough energy and focus to accomplish even more than I planned.
If you want some help drafting your own “planning affirmation”, feel free to drop me a note!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday: Motivation
"There are some people who live in a dream world and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." ~Douglas Everett
Last night I came across something on Twitter. It’s Dave Carpenter’s 31 Day Success Plan that he’s posting with “Accelerate Success”. http://accelerate-success.com/tips/category/personal-success/31-day-success-plan/. For those of you who are familiar with Twitter, it’s @Dave_Carpenter #2010Plan.
I am once again inspired, and since I will not take away from anyone else’s brilliance, please visit the link above for what is promising to be a very exciting 31 days (or less – it is apparently day 3.)
But, and here I will quote Dave directly, “You can catch up quickly. Don’t beat yourself up, just climb back up.”
Hmmm… how many things can I apply THAT to?
Well, let’s do it together!
Last night I came across something on Twitter. It’s Dave Carpenter’s 31 Day Success Plan that he’s posting with “Accelerate Success”. http://accelerate-success.com/tips/category/personal-success/31-day-success-plan/. For those of you who are familiar with Twitter, it’s @Dave_Carpenter #2010Plan.
I am once again inspired, and since I will not take away from anyone else’s brilliance, please visit the link above for what is promising to be a very exciting 31 days (or less – it is apparently day 3.)
But, and here I will quote Dave directly, “You can catch up quickly. Don’t beat yourself up, just climb back up.”
Hmmm… how many things can I apply THAT to?
Well, let’s do it together!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday: Goals
“Clothe with life the weak intent; let me be the thing I meant.” ~John Greenleaf Whittier
Goal setting is akin to making resolutions, so every Thursday for this month, I will resolve to do one thing, thus creating my list of “New Year’s Resolutions” for 2010. There is just so much I want to do, it’s hard to know where to start… and sometime, therein lies my problem. Can you relate? So, here goes:
1. I will be a better networker. This includes better communication with family, friends, colleagues, and those whom I have yet to encounter. I slacked this past year in sending birthday cards, thank you cards, acknowledgements, photos, updates… I gave myself permission to do so, but still felt badly about it, so clearly that was not the right answer for me. I teach networking as a lifestyle… and I take that to the nth degree professionally… but really want to do a better job personally. And I will. Starting now.
So, my short term goal – to send an anniversary card to my grandparents, a birthday card to several people with upcoming December birthdays, and holiday cards.
And, my longer term goal – to send at least 5 acknowledgements / thank you cards per week. I’m absolutely certain I can find one person per weekday to be thankful for. It starts now.
Thank YOU! Those of you who check in to read my posts…I appreciate you! I’m thankful for the opportunity to help encourage you do all you can do, and to stay motivated while doing it!
What will you resolve to do today?
Goal setting is akin to making resolutions, so every Thursday for this month, I will resolve to do one thing, thus creating my list of “New Year’s Resolutions” for 2010. There is just so much I want to do, it’s hard to know where to start… and sometime, therein lies my problem. Can you relate? So, here goes:
1. I will be a better networker. This includes better communication with family, friends, colleagues, and those whom I have yet to encounter. I slacked this past year in sending birthday cards, thank you cards, acknowledgements, photos, updates… I gave myself permission to do so, but still felt badly about it, so clearly that was not the right answer for me. I teach networking as a lifestyle… and I take that to the nth degree professionally… but really want to do a better job personally. And I will. Starting now.
So, my short term goal – to send an anniversary card to my grandparents, a birthday card to several people with upcoming December birthdays, and holiday cards.
And, my longer term goal – to send at least 5 acknowledgements / thank you cards per week. I’m absolutely certain I can find one person per weekday to be thankful for. It starts now.
Thank YOU! Those of you who check in to read my posts…I appreciate you! I’m thankful for the opportunity to help encourage you do all you can do, and to stay motivated while doing it!
What will you resolve to do today?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday: Positive Attitude
"To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my life 3 years ago this month. I had been laid off the week before Thanksgiving, and finally agreed to sign my severance / non-compete the week following – so this week, 3 years ago. I now had to decide how to handle my circumstances. Part of me was still angry as I had given up my maternity leave for my now former employer (although I did work from home during the time it should have been), but part of me saw some beauty in having the holidays “off” to finally spend some quality time with my then 6 month old son. I am thankful every day that I chose to see “heaven” in my time off. I went about networking and job hunting without anger attached to my circumstances, and only 3 short months later I launched my own business. And I’m still here.
So, today I challenge us all to see our own personal “heaven” in our circumstances.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my life 3 years ago this month. I had been laid off the week before Thanksgiving, and finally agreed to sign my severance / non-compete the week following – so this week, 3 years ago. I now had to decide how to handle my circumstances. Part of me was still angry as I had given up my maternity leave for my now former employer (although I did work from home during the time it should have been), but part of me saw some beauty in having the holidays “off” to finally spend some quality time with my then 6 month old son. I am thankful every day that I chose to see “heaven” in my time off. I went about networking and job hunting without anger attached to my circumstances, and only 3 short months later I launched my own business. And I’m still here.
So, today I challenge us all to see our own personal “heaven” in our circumstances.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday: Focus
“Do whatever you do intensely.” Robert Henri
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, “intense” often suggests a strength or concentration that arises from inner dispositions and is particularly appropriate for describing emotional states.
So, work intensely, job search intensely, play intensely, live intensely. And… intently; with purpose, with focus, and with a plan.
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, “intense” often suggests a strength or concentration that arises from inner dispositions and is particularly appropriate for describing emotional states.
So, work intensely, job search intensely, play intensely, live intensely. And… intently; with purpose, with focus, and with a plan.
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