I love the quote by Ayn Rand, "The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." It oozes passion, desire, determination. So how can we hold that drive? The key is to hold your destination close to you.... within you... around you... in sight... always.
Charles DeLint makes it clear. We have to remember his words, "the road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it." It is so easy to put that giant space between where we are and where we want to be, but that's not the way it is. Not when you set up your goals based on who you are, who you aim to be personally, spiritually, or professionally, and what you stand for. Live your goal every day feeling the end result you aim to reach. Take steps towards your goal in a way that develops you and allows you to live your passion and purpose.
Someone once said, "Write it down. Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; cant's into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality. Don't just think it - ink it!" Write your goals down and keep them in front of you daily. Don't lose sight of where you are headed. It's unlikely you would take off for the other side of the country without holding that vision and excitement of getting there and having a plan of direction in place.
So what goal is so important to who you are, who you want to become, what you want personally, spiritually, or professionally, and what you stand for that it is worth writing down, creating a plan, and seizing wholeheartedly? Go ahead...get started... 2010 is just around the bend!
And if you want to add the accountability factor. Put your goal out to the world right here. Click on comments below.
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Avoid Overwhelm at Year End
Lately I've felt really anxious as we moved into the month of October, and now it's November. It's been especially busy this year and the thought pattern is in place that things are about to break loose, get crazy, become overwhelming!! Finally, I had to stop and say "hello.... you are a coach.... you know how to handle this.!!"
Anticipation of countless 'to do's' ahead can be overwhelming. The key is to get started. Create a plan of small doable tasks. Begin! Feel better about yourself by doing, accomplishing, renewing, and acknowledging your progress. So I scheduled in time this week to make my year-end plan! A year-end plan includes what you want to complete by year-end on holiday, personal, professional and even financial tasks/ goals. Now I know what I have to do. Whew! While the tasks are many it feels good to know exactly what needs to be done.
I began taking action last night and got enough done to feel I'm off to a strong start. Getting started on Christmas cards makes me feel ahead of the game. Knowing where I want to be at the end of the year is a vision that motivates me into more action. While I am busy now I know that the month of December is filled with additional events that will steal more time. So I'm getting things done now in order that I can really enjoy the holiday season without stress.
Make sure in your year-end plan you include a 'Need List' of things you need to pick up... scotch tape, gifts, a new planner for 2010, etc. Keep it with you. When you are out and about you can be efficient like Santa, check your list and check it twice. See if there is anything you can pick up. Save yourself a trip later, and have more time for family fun.
When will you schedule 20 minutes to create your year-end plan? What do you want to leave in 2009 in order to begin 2010 fresh? How do you want to develop your mind set for 2010?
Add your comments and tips below. We learn so much more when we all share our best tips.
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
Anticipation of countless 'to do's' ahead can be overwhelming. The key is to get started. Create a plan of small doable tasks. Begin! Feel better about yourself by doing, accomplishing, renewing, and acknowledging your progress. So I scheduled in time this week to make my year-end plan! A year-end plan includes what you want to complete by year-end on holiday, personal, professional and even financial tasks/ goals. Now I know what I have to do. Whew! While the tasks are many it feels good to know exactly what needs to be done.
I began taking action last night and got enough done to feel I'm off to a strong start. Getting started on Christmas cards makes me feel ahead of the game. Knowing where I want to be at the end of the year is a vision that motivates me into more action. While I am busy now I know that the month of December is filled with additional events that will steal more time. So I'm getting things done now in order that I can really enjoy the holiday season without stress.
Make sure in your year-end plan you include a 'Need List' of things you need to pick up... scotch tape, gifts, a new planner for 2010, etc. Keep it with you. When you are out and about you can be efficient like Santa, check your list and check it twice. See if there is anything you can pick up. Save yourself a trip later, and have more time for family fun.
When will you schedule 20 minutes to create your year-end plan? What do you want to leave in 2009 in order to begin 2010 fresh? How do you want to develop your mind set for 2010?
Add your comments and tips below. We learn so much more when we all share our best tips.
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
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