Adding to last week’s blog we’re back at affirmations (again)!! We’ve been here before via a couple of previous blogs so let’s review what a successful affirmation is. A successful affirmation occurs when you: make a declarative statement using yourself in the present tense state in an empowering way what you do want are clear and specific elicit emotion and feeling keep it simple, if possible, in one sentence In last week’s blog, of the 5 (1a to 1e examples listed), the affirmations arising from them might look like: I am sleeping soundly and awakening feeling more rejuvenated after … [Read more...]
Success
While there is no one right way to get to success, there are short cuts. I’m frequently asked what they are. Two elements are important in my definition of success. One is that it contains a measurable outcome. In other words, I set out to accomplish something and it is specific enough that it can be measured that it was or was not achieved. Second, success also involves an outcome whereby the world is a better place when we achieve that success. When we attain success, it is my hope that we are leading ourselves up. This means that we become a better person in the process. While there are … [Read more...]
Reviewing Your Year….
As we move into the final month of 2013, how did your year go? Which word would you pick? Okay...ho-hum...not great..good...as anticipated...better than I'd planned...exceptional... wow-what-a-year! When was the last time you reviewed your goals and what did you accomplish? If you did not meet or exceed your goals, what positive lesson can you take from it? Was your goal unclear, too much to take on, or did you get sidetracked? What happened? Rather than punishing yourself, ask how you can recommit to your goal, and consider taking smaller steps and getting a coach or accountability … [Read more...]
Are You Just Like Others or Are You Unique?
Are you just like others or are you unique? Is there anyone else on this planet like you? So why do you compare yourself to others? In my opinion, we need to get away from comparing ourselves to others. It sets us on a slippery slope. We deserve to compare ourselves to the best version we can imagine of ourselves. Knowing we do the best we can with where we consciously are each day. Do you know what the best version of you is in every area of your life? Perhaps an easier target is for you to have an ideal plan to work toward in every area of your life: If we do not live our life on purpose, … [Read more...]