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Putting off what you can do today until tomorrow is a top self sabotaging behavior. The good news is there are steps you can take to avoid regret, get new results, and gain the most value from your day. There is no better time to get more clients, get organized, get in shape, or complete that project. You know how great it feels to complete something worthwhile. Come to the intensive and get serious about breaking through to efficiency and feel good at the end of every day.
~ Build a track record of completions
~ Get to the source of your procrastination
~ Choose your strategy
~ Get your head in the game
~ Learn to take actions that make a difference
~ Learn time management and organizational tricks
~ Get tips, tips, and more tips for efficiency
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Beat Procrastination- End Today Saying Woo Hoo!
5 Tips to Get More Value from your Day
Procrastination is a top self sabotaging behavior. Yet most procrastinators take action, just not in the area they procrastinate in. To help change your life, get new results, and gain the most value from your day implement the five practical tips below, and end the day with no regrets.
1- Get Your Head in the Game- The mind, an astonishing asset, can be the greatest obstacle. Become acutely aware of your perceptions, thought patterns, and self-talk, and whether they are supporting or stopping you. Here is what you might find and how to shift:
• Fear- Stay present. Get the focus off you and onto who you are helping or what you want. Prepare. Believe in yourself. Take action to gain confidence and experience. Let go of expectations. Forge through fear just to do it! Feel good about that! Choose to not let fear hold you back any longer.
• Overwhelm- What part can you delegate? Break it down. Get details out of your head and into a system. Begin with one small step you are sure you can do. Commit only 15 minutes. Start with one small area. Begin! Set it up to succeed one small step at a time.
• Unsure of what to do- Call someone experienced. Research on and off line. Don't hold back. People enjoy helping others. Get the help you need.
• You don't like doing it or it is someone else's goal- Delegate, commit 15 minutes to begin, or do it first in the morning. Get it behind you! Focus on how great you will feel when it is done.
Set yourself up to succeed. That entails getting your head in the game to move you into action. Put an end to beating yourself up. Be encouraging. Allow your brain to be your own best success coach!
2- Know Your Primary Actions- What are the three most important actions you can take today to create a high quality life, business, career, etc? What completion will make you say 'Woo Hoo" at the end of the day? Get clear on what will make a difference. It is about taking action towards what you want. As you do you gain knowledge, expertise, connections, and find passion. Keep primary actions fore front knowing at the end of the day you want to feel good! Aim for no regrets!
3- Focus on Completing One Task at a Time in a Set Time Limit- Avoid multi-tasking. Efficiency rises with 100% focus on the goal. Imagine a gymnast, surgeon, pilot, or crossing guard multitasking. Maintain focus on what you want to accomplish in a set time. EX: Allow 15 minutes to check your e-mail so you don't waste an hour. It takes practice learning how long tasks/ projects take but you will see improvement immediately when you aim.
4- Be in Action- Action leads to knowledge, experience, and success. Practice pays off. Learning to swim takes getting in the water. Learning to speak to a group takes standing up in front of them. Many end up feeling worse when they avoid making a new contact. Discomfort is a sign that you are ready for a new adventure. It's a good thing! Get excited! Make the call. Do it! The more you do the more you gain expertise, meet intriguing people, have more exciting experiences, and see doors open for you.
5- Extreme Self Care- Pay attention to your body. Nourish it. Give yourself permission to take breaks to rejuvenate. Rest when needed and get a good night's sleep. Notice the difference between self care and procrastination. You will accomplish more by rejuvenating than trying to push through when exhausted.
Take Action Now to Feel Great Tonight:
~ Knock out a Toleration- Set a timer for 15 minutes and clean out one area that has been irritating you.
~ Decide the 3 most important actions you can take today, then follow through.
~ What focus will motivate you into action when procrastination sets in? Say it and feel it.
EX: 'I want to say Woo Hoo at the end of the day.' 'I want new results.' 'I want a high quality life."
~ Complete something right now that you have been putting off. You will feel great to get it behind you!
~ Get a support structure in place to connect with: a friend, small group, a coach, a class, etc.
Continue in action! We all are capable of so much more. You are an amazing person who is fully capable of ending each day saying "Woo Hoo! I did it! I knew I could!" So just begin… starting now!
Learn about the upcoming Zap Procrastination complimentary class and intensive at www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.html
Beth Tabak of www.StartingNowCoaching.com/ is 100% committed to small business coaching and personal life coaching. She is a speaker, writer, and coaches big thinkers to be unlimited, stand out in the crowd, and experience the vastness of their abilities. Stop by to pick up a complimentary Get Things Done Task List, receive StartingNow free, say 'hello', and see all that is available to you.
Procrastination is a top self sabotaging behavior. Yet most procrastinators take action, just not in the area they procrastinate in. To help change your life, get new results, and gain the most value from your day implement the five practical tips below, and end the day with no regrets.
1- Get Your Head in the Game- The mind, an astonishing asset, can be the greatest obstacle. Become acutely aware of your perceptions, thought patterns, and self-talk, and whether they are supporting or stopping you. Here is what you might find and how to shift:
• Fear- Stay present. Get the focus off you and onto who you are helping or what you want. Prepare. Believe in yourself. Take action to gain confidence and experience. Let go of expectations. Forge through fear just to do it! Feel good about that! Choose to not let fear hold you back any longer.
• Overwhelm- What part can you delegate? Break it down. Get details out of your head and into a system. Begin with one small step you are sure you can do. Commit only 15 minutes. Start with one small area. Begin! Set it up to succeed one small step at a time.
• Unsure of what to do- Call someone experienced. Research on and off line. Don't hold back. People enjoy helping others. Get the help you need.
• You don't like doing it or it is someone else's goal- Delegate, commit 15 minutes to begin, or do it first in the morning. Get it behind you! Focus on how great you will feel when it is done.
Set yourself up to succeed. That entails getting your head in the game to move you into action. Put an end to beating yourself up. Be encouraging. Allow your brain to be your own best success coach!
2- Know Your Primary Actions- What are the three most important actions you can take today to create a high quality life, business, career, etc? What completion will make you say 'Woo Hoo" at the end of the day? Get clear on what will make a difference. It is about taking action towards what you want. As you do you gain knowledge, expertise, connections, and find passion. Keep primary actions fore front knowing at the end of the day you want to feel good! Aim for no regrets!
3- Focus on Completing One Task at a Time in a Set Time Limit- Avoid multi-tasking. Efficiency rises with 100% focus on the goal. Imagine a gymnast, surgeon, pilot, or crossing guard multitasking. Maintain focus on what you want to accomplish in a set time. EX: Allow 15 minutes to check your e-mail so you don't waste an hour. It takes practice learning how long tasks/ projects take but you will see improvement immediately when you aim.
4- Be in Action- Action leads to knowledge, experience, and success. Practice pays off. Learning to swim takes getting in the water. Learning to speak to a group takes standing up in front of them. Many end up feeling worse when they avoid making a new contact. Discomfort is a sign that you are ready for a new adventure. It's a good thing! Get excited! Make the call. Do it! The more you do the more you gain expertise, meet intriguing people, have more exciting experiences, and see doors open for you.
5- Extreme Self Care- Pay attention to your body. Nourish it. Give yourself permission to take breaks to rejuvenate. Rest when needed and get a good night's sleep. Notice the difference between self care and procrastination. You will accomplish more by rejuvenating than trying to push through when exhausted.
Take Action Now to Feel Great Tonight:
~ Knock out a Toleration- Set a timer for 15 minutes and clean out one area that has been irritating you.
~ Decide the 3 most important actions you can take today, then follow through.
~ What focus will motivate you into action when procrastination sets in? Say it and feel it.
EX: 'I want to say Woo Hoo at the end of the day.' 'I want new results.' 'I want a high quality life."
~ Complete something right now that you have been putting off. You will feel great to get it behind you!
~ Get a support structure in place to connect with: a friend, small group, a coach, a class, etc.
Continue in action! We all are capable of so much more. You are an amazing person who is fully capable of ending each day saying "Woo Hoo! I did it! I knew I could!" So just begin… starting now!
Learn about the upcoming Zap Procrastination complimentary class and intensive at www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.html
Beth Tabak of www.StartingNowCoaching.com/ is 100% committed to small business coaching and personal life coaching. She is a speaker, writer, and coaches big thinkers to be unlimited, stand out in the crowd, and experience the vastness of their abilities. Stop by to pick up a complimentary Get Things Done Task List, receive StartingNow free, say 'hello', and see all that is available to you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Another 911 Experience- This Time Hurricane Ike
Writing this post for those inquiring about our experience. We are an hour from Galveston, in Sugar Land, southwest of Houston. A warm thank you to those who called, sent notes by mail/e-mails of concern. I was shocked when the first call the morning after the storm was not from family but a client. Overwhelmed by your love!
This year my birthday on 9-11 was spent in hurricane preparation. Lots to do! We were well prepared. Friday evening winds picked up. It took a long time before the rains came. Most Houstonians were ready... wanting it to 'come on' and 'get out'! The anticipation was annoying.
Things got worse as the winds got stronger and the night got darker. We were teased as the tv/lights went on and off. We knew at some point power would end. Just before midnight it happened. Due to possible tornadoes we moved into my prepared walk-in closet (thankfully decluttered). Petie, our parakeet, sat above in his cage on a shelf. Gemma, our 4 month old Golden Retriever puppy, in her kennel outside the door. My 11 year old daughter and 14 year old son had their sleeping bags spread out as they made a party out of it. And finally, Pumpkin, our beautiful white cat with big light blue eyes sleeked in and out all night keeping me company as the rest drifted to sleep.
This was one long night by light of a small lantern, hearing the winds howl, and the rain pour down. My comfort was Frank Billingsley, our caring meteorologist (the best of the best), taking calls from Houstonians so he could tell them what is going on in their area since no one had power to see the radar screen on tv. Our wonderful Houston Mayor, Bill White, provided regular updates. All night I listened to stories we could all relate to of individual people in the 4th largest city in the country. We were like one small community. I was hearing about our fun get-aways like Kemah and Galveston being wiped out, fires raging, areas where our friends live destroyed. Comfort came from our great leaders calming the fears of listeners and reassuring the community of 5 million people now in the dark that we would make it through. The worst part of the night came when I lost that radio station.
Then the hours slowed down to minute by minute. The strong winds pounded making me wonder how long things such as the roof, windows, trees, fence, could endure. I thought if only we had sunlight things would be better. The best strategy was to stay in a place of faith and trust. I was confident we would be fine. I was confident the sun would come up. And it did.
Shockingly, we were in the 4% to have power around 8:30am. We lost shingles off the roof, and a very small section of our fence came down. In our neighborhood we were shocked at the fingerprint of Hurricane Ike. Huge trees yanked out of the ground by the roots with the grass around it still attached.... all over the place. All of the Houston area (2.25 million households) without power, streetlights down, and massive destruction. Most kids were out of school for 6 days and just started back this week. Some don't have schools to go to anymore.
As I said earlier, we were prepared so when the long lines for hours at the gas station and empty shelves at the grocery store came we were enjoying the beautiful weather after the storm and were able to get out and volunteer as a family. So able to help others because we were prepared.
Great stories, tragic stories, funny stories emerged. Here are a few of the funnies (or not so funny) :
Yesterday they did a bit on the radio 104.1 ' Stupid things you did preparing for the Storm'; these are great examples of why you should 'think things through':
~ One guy waited too long to pick up a generator locally so he drove to San Antonio (a 2 1/2 hour drive one way) to get 3 generators in case his power went out. When he got back to Houston the gas stations were out of gas so he had 3 generators and no gas to run them.
~ Another guy decided to fill his bathtubs with water for flushing toilets, his dogs, etc. in case the water was compromised during the storm. He got some phone calls and an hour later his house was flooded before the storm even arrived (forgot to turn off the running water).
~ A neighborhood was delighted to have their electricity on two hours after the storm. Then a neighbor decided to cut down a tree. It fell on the wires and knocked the neighborhood out of elecricity... 10 days later they still have no electricity. I think he is lucky if he is only banned from the neighborhood barBQs!
So it's important to plan but also to stay present and think things through. Think as if you are already in the situation so you know what you would want/ need. Then once prepared, trust you can handle anything.... and that you have the support.
I am very proud of Houstonians. Not only did they open their doors to Katrina victims during their tragedy... but they have proven to be a city of people in action helping others even as victims themselves. Thanks to the great leadership in encouraging neighbors to help neighbors!
Thanks to all of you for caring!
~ Beth
This year my birthday on 9-11 was spent in hurricane preparation. Lots to do! We were well prepared. Friday evening winds picked up. It took a long time before the rains came. Most Houstonians were ready... wanting it to 'come on' and 'get out'! The anticipation was annoying.
Things got worse as the winds got stronger and the night got darker. We were teased as the tv/lights went on and off. We knew at some point power would end. Just before midnight it happened. Due to possible tornadoes we moved into my prepared walk-in closet (thankfully decluttered). Petie, our parakeet, sat above in his cage on a shelf. Gemma, our 4 month old Golden Retriever puppy, in her kennel outside the door. My 11 year old daughter and 14 year old son had their sleeping bags spread out as they made a party out of it. And finally, Pumpkin, our beautiful white cat with big light blue eyes sleeked in and out all night keeping me company as the rest drifted to sleep.
This was one long night by light of a small lantern, hearing the winds howl, and the rain pour down. My comfort was Frank Billingsley, our caring meteorologist (the best of the best), taking calls from Houstonians so he could tell them what is going on in their area since no one had power to see the radar screen on tv. Our wonderful Houston Mayor, Bill White, provided regular updates. All night I listened to stories we could all relate to of individual people in the 4th largest city in the country. We were like one small community. I was hearing about our fun get-aways like Kemah and Galveston being wiped out, fires raging, areas where our friends live destroyed. Comfort came from our great leaders calming the fears of listeners and reassuring the community of 5 million people now in the dark that we would make it through. The worst part of the night came when I lost that radio station.
Then the hours slowed down to minute by minute. The strong winds pounded making me wonder how long things such as the roof, windows, trees, fence, could endure. I thought if only we had sunlight things would be better. The best strategy was to stay in a place of faith and trust. I was confident we would be fine. I was confident the sun would come up. And it did.
Shockingly, we were in the 4% to have power around 8:30am. We lost shingles off the roof, and a very small section of our fence came down. In our neighborhood we were shocked at the fingerprint of Hurricane Ike. Huge trees yanked out of the ground by the roots with the grass around it still attached.... all over the place. All of the Houston area (2.25 million households) without power, streetlights down, and massive destruction. Most kids were out of school for 6 days and just started back this week. Some don't have schools to go to anymore.
As I said earlier, we were prepared so when the long lines for hours at the gas station and empty shelves at the grocery store came we were enjoying the beautiful weather after the storm and were able to get out and volunteer as a family. So able to help others because we were prepared.
Great stories, tragic stories, funny stories emerged. Here are a few of the funnies (or not so funny) :
Yesterday they did a bit on the radio 104.1 ' Stupid things you did preparing for the Storm'; these are great examples of why you should 'think things through':
~ One guy waited too long to pick up a generator locally so he drove to San Antonio (a 2 1/2 hour drive one way) to get 3 generators in case his power went out. When he got back to Houston the gas stations were out of gas so he had 3 generators and no gas to run them.
~ Another guy decided to fill his bathtubs with water for flushing toilets, his dogs, etc. in case the water was compromised during the storm. He got some phone calls and an hour later his house was flooded before the storm even arrived (forgot to turn off the running water).
~ A neighborhood was delighted to have their electricity on two hours after the storm. Then a neighbor decided to cut down a tree. It fell on the wires and knocked the neighborhood out of elecricity... 10 days later they still have no electricity. I think he is lucky if he is only banned from the neighborhood barBQs!
So it's important to plan but also to stay present and think things through. Think as if you are already in the situation so you know what you would want/ need. Then once prepared, trust you can handle anything.... and that you have the support.
I am very proud of Houstonians. Not only did they open their doors to Katrina victims during their tragedy... but they have proven to be a city of people in action helping others even as victims themselves. Thanks to the great leadership in encouraging neighbors to help neighbors!
Thanks to all of you for caring!
~ Beth
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Interview with Shirley Cheng- Forging Forward No Matter What
Recently I connected with the amazing, award winning author and motivational speaker, 25 year old Shirley Cheng. She epitomizes one who is being unlimited through tremendous struggles. Be uplifted as you gain wisdom from her unique experiences and passion for life. Then apply to your own life as you continue to be unlimited. Included is a brief and amazing background on Shirley and the compelling full interview. At the end, please comment on how you will put this information into action to be unlimited in your own life.
Shirley was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a baby. She spent years in constant pain, wheel chair bound, and in-and-out of hospitals. She grew up in a single-parent Chinese family with no formal education. At 11 she attended an elementary special education class. Shirley knew little English and had little knowledge, but mastered her grade level in all areas within 180 days. This moved her to a regular 6th grade class. Her craving for books led her to read about 600 pages a day (about 3 books). She excelled and was recognized for achievements often as a student, writer, and in artwork. In 10th grade her eyesight deteriorated. She went blind and could only listen in class. Yet she found the means to maintain excellent grades. Due to severe arthritis she was unable to use Braille but maintained a 3.9 GPA while writing and balancing long chemistry formulas and equations without vision or Braille. At age 20 she authored 3 books in a year typing 60 words/ minute with 2 index fingers. She has authored 7 books, and contributed to 10. Shirley aspires to attend Harvard. I have no doubt she will get there. I had the chance to ask Shirley a few questions:
THE INTERVIEW
Beth: What went through your mind as you encountered each hurdle?
Shirley: Whenever I run into a challenge or obstacle, I always think to myself that this is not the end of my life. I still have a long road ahead of me that I need to travel. It is completely up to me to make a difference in my life, and I want to make the best of what I have, make the most of my situation, so I have chosen to move forward with a smile. I am so honored and delighted to be living, that God has chosen me to have a life, so I want to show Him how much I am grateful to be alive. Why have a little negativity stop me? Yes, you may think agonizing physical pain and blindness is not little, but compared to the entire wondrous universe--all the beautiful things it contains--it is tiny.
Beth: What drove you to excel in school?
Shirley: I absolutely love to learn since I am so madly in love with life--I want to learn as much as I possibly can about something I love--so that passion is the fuel that allows me to achieve what I have achieved in and out of school. How could I not want to know more about the place I call home (Earth)?
Beth: As you lost your eye site you learned through only listening which takes a tremendous ability to focus. What helped you be able to focus so fully?
Shirley: I believe God gave me the ability to focus well. Ever since I was a baby, I have been a very alert individual who cherishes the "small" things in life--nothing in life is ever too small. God also gave me artistic talents, so I am able to picture things well in my head, so that was how I was able to do math and chemistry in my head without Braille and how I was able to solely depend on listening to my teachers as they taught. But I must admit, it was hard in math and chemistry, because when you have never seen a specific formula and you only hear the teacher talk about it, it does get confusing! But I managed! But unfortunately, I never finished math that year when I lost my eyesight. The tutor the school sent me (I stopped going to school then) did not know how to describe the equations/formulas to me--I don't blame her!
Beth: Did you ever ask 'why me'?
Shirley: Of course, but never in a negative way. I believe that every person has a purpose in life, and everything happens for a reason. God works under mysterious plans, and I am often curious about His plans for me.
Beth: What explains your strong drive to achieve followed with action?
Shirley: My strong drive to achieve has to do with my passion for life, for doing my best to live my best. I believe that to love and accept life is to love and accept God; I love life because I love God, and I am so grateful to Him for my life. Why ruin His gift of life by not achieving and doing my best? When you buy an expensive set of furniture (or anything you love), would you not take good care of it? Would you not love your children with all your heart, soul, and might?
Beth: Shirley, do you have any wisdom for my readers?
Shirley:
~Overcoming negativity is not necessarily about making a physical difference. Many times, we cannot physically change the situation we are in. I lost my eyesight, and I can't make myself see again (sure, I can have an eye surgery, but I, alone, cannot make myself see). Conquering negativity is about making a psychological difference for your spirit. By being happy when I am blind, I am successfully conquering negativity.
~Let us face it, everyone has limitations. But the thing is that we can live in a way that do not let our limitations have the most effects on our lives. We need to live in a way that is most beneficial, with the least hindrance, and that is by limiting your limitations.For example, if you are good in math but not good as a cook, focus on your talent in math, instead of focusing on your inability to cook well. So focus on your strong points, not on your weak points. Concentrate on what you are able to do, not what you are unable to do. If you lose your left hand, you will not try to use your left hand to do everything. You will instead use your right hand and train it how to do the things your left hand could do. I am blind; that is a fact. That is a limitation I have, and I will not deny it. But what I do is to limit my limitation by focusing my attention on what things I am still able to do and enjoy doing without my eyesight. When you are good at something, then do it and do your very best with it.
~ Be your own true best friend and you will become a true best friend of the world.
~ If you do not let obstacles disable you, they will not disable you. Only you have the power to disable yourself or enable yourself. I have chosen to be ultra-abled. Yes, I'm not disabled--I'm ultra-abled!
~ Find the positive side to a negative situation. I know it can be quite difficult to always be able to find the good side of something bad; you will have to look at your situation from every angle. While at times, the good thing does not come out of the bad until some time has passed. After I lost my eyesight, I became an author and motivational speaker; that was the good that came from the bad. This way, I am able to touch others in ways I could not have if I had not lost my eyesight; at least, it would not have been so soon or exactly in this way. Another example is that I have periods of severe insomnia, and it is during my insomnia that many of my great writing ideas come to me, so that is the positive side of insomnia. In life, there are always something good and something bad happening at the same time, and there is always a positive side to the negative, and even a negative side to the positive. And there are times where the bad actually becomes the good and vice versa. So in actuality, it can be too hard at times for us to judge what is truly good or bad. What we can do is always try to look on the bright side and do our best to live our best, and put all faith in God--that is the secret that gets me going; everything else is just strategy!
Beth: Any final words, Shirley?
Shirley: Remember, God has given you the most precious gift--your life--so live it and love it with all your humanly might! Although I'm blind, I can see far and wide; even though I'm disabled, I can climb high mountains. Let the ropes of hope haul you high!
And thank you, Beth, for giving me this opportunity to share a bit of inspiration with your newsletter subscribers. After all, I've made it one of my life's missions to touch as many people as I possibly can to bring humor, hope, and healing; and I am grateful to you for helping me achieve this goal!
Remember to comment on how you will put this information into action today... as we continue to be unlimited in work and play!
Shirley was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a baby. She spent years in constant pain, wheel chair bound, and in-and-out of hospitals. She grew up in a single-parent Chinese family with no formal education. At 11 she attended an elementary special education class. Shirley knew little English and had little knowledge, but mastered her grade level in all areas within 180 days. This moved her to a regular 6th grade class. Her craving for books led her to read about 600 pages a day (about 3 books). She excelled and was recognized for achievements often as a student, writer, and in artwork. In 10th grade her eyesight deteriorated. She went blind and could only listen in class. Yet she found the means to maintain excellent grades. Due to severe arthritis she was unable to use Braille but maintained a 3.9 GPA while writing and balancing long chemistry formulas and equations without vision or Braille. At age 20 she authored 3 books in a year typing 60 words/ minute with 2 index fingers. She has authored 7 books, and contributed to 10. Shirley aspires to attend Harvard. I have no doubt she will get there. I had the chance to ask Shirley a few questions:
THE INTERVIEW
Beth: What went through your mind as you encountered each hurdle?
Shirley: Whenever I run into a challenge or obstacle, I always think to myself that this is not the end of my life. I still have a long road ahead of me that I need to travel. It is completely up to me to make a difference in my life, and I want to make the best of what I have, make the most of my situation, so I have chosen to move forward with a smile. I am so honored and delighted to be living, that God has chosen me to have a life, so I want to show Him how much I am grateful to be alive. Why have a little negativity stop me? Yes, you may think agonizing physical pain and blindness is not little, but compared to the entire wondrous universe--all the beautiful things it contains--it is tiny.
Beth: What drove you to excel in school?
Shirley: I absolutely love to learn since I am so madly in love with life--I want to learn as much as I possibly can about something I love--so that passion is the fuel that allows me to achieve what I have achieved in and out of school. How could I not want to know more about the place I call home (Earth)?
Beth: As you lost your eye site you learned through only listening which takes a tremendous ability to focus. What helped you be able to focus so fully?
Shirley: I believe God gave me the ability to focus well. Ever since I was a baby, I have been a very alert individual who cherishes the "small" things in life--nothing in life is ever too small. God also gave me artistic talents, so I am able to picture things well in my head, so that was how I was able to do math and chemistry in my head without Braille and how I was able to solely depend on listening to my teachers as they taught. But I must admit, it was hard in math and chemistry, because when you have never seen a specific formula and you only hear the teacher talk about it, it does get confusing! But I managed! But unfortunately, I never finished math that year when I lost my eyesight. The tutor the school sent me (I stopped going to school then) did not know how to describe the equations/formulas to me--I don't blame her!
Beth: Did you ever ask 'why me'?
Shirley: Of course, but never in a negative way. I believe that every person has a purpose in life, and everything happens for a reason. God works under mysterious plans, and I am often curious about His plans for me.
Beth: What explains your strong drive to achieve followed with action?
Shirley: My strong drive to achieve has to do with my passion for life, for doing my best to live my best. I believe that to love and accept life is to love and accept God; I love life because I love God, and I am so grateful to Him for my life. Why ruin His gift of life by not achieving and doing my best? When you buy an expensive set of furniture (or anything you love), would you not take good care of it? Would you not love your children with all your heart, soul, and might?
Beth: Shirley, do you have any wisdom for my readers?
Shirley:
~Overcoming negativity is not necessarily about making a physical difference. Many times, we cannot physically change the situation we are in. I lost my eyesight, and I can't make myself see again (sure, I can have an eye surgery, but I, alone, cannot make myself see). Conquering negativity is about making a psychological difference for your spirit. By being happy when I am blind, I am successfully conquering negativity.
~Let us face it, everyone has limitations. But the thing is that we can live in a way that do not let our limitations have the most effects on our lives. We need to live in a way that is most beneficial, with the least hindrance, and that is by limiting your limitations.For example, if you are good in math but not good as a cook, focus on your talent in math, instead of focusing on your inability to cook well. So focus on your strong points, not on your weak points. Concentrate on what you are able to do, not what you are unable to do. If you lose your left hand, you will not try to use your left hand to do everything. You will instead use your right hand and train it how to do the things your left hand could do. I am blind; that is a fact. That is a limitation I have, and I will not deny it. But what I do is to limit my limitation by focusing my attention on what things I am still able to do and enjoy doing without my eyesight. When you are good at something, then do it and do your very best with it.
~ Be your own true best friend and you will become a true best friend of the world.
~ If you do not let obstacles disable you, they will not disable you. Only you have the power to disable yourself or enable yourself. I have chosen to be ultra-abled. Yes, I'm not disabled--I'm ultra-abled!
~ Find the positive side to a negative situation. I know it can be quite difficult to always be able to find the good side of something bad; you will have to look at your situation from every angle. While at times, the good thing does not come out of the bad until some time has passed. After I lost my eyesight, I became an author and motivational speaker; that was the good that came from the bad. This way, I am able to touch others in ways I could not have if I had not lost my eyesight; at least, it would not have been so soon or exactly in this way. Another example is that I have periods of severe insomnia, and it is during my insomnia that many of my great writing ideas come to me, so that is the positive side of insomnia. In life, there are always something good and something bad happening at the same time, and there is always a positive side to the negative, and even a negative side to the positive. And there are times where the bad actually becomes the good and vice versa. So in actuality, it can be too hard at times for us to judge what is truly good or bad. What we can do is always try to look on the bright side and do our best to live our best, and put all faith in God--that is the secret that gets me going; everything else is just strategy!
Beth: Any final words, Shirley?
Shirley: Remember, God has given you the most precious gift--your life--so live it and love it with all your humanly might! Although I'm blind, I can see far and wide; even though I'm disabled, I can climb high mountains. Let the ropes of hope haul you high!
And thank you, Beth, for giving me this opportunity to share a bit of inspiration with your newsletter subscribers. After all, I've made it one of my life's missions to touch as many people as I possibly can to bring humor, hope, and healing; and I am grateful to you for helping me achieve this goal!
Remember to comment on how you will put this information into action today... as we continue to be unlimited in work and play!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Mission- Getting to the Core of What You're About?
Thanks Gang for an absolutely fabulous Moving Beyond Limits Call on Wednesday. I have created 3 posts on Vision, Mission, and Goals as we've discussed. Please add your comments and share experiences and what has worked for you. Let's first discuss how to create a Mission that get's to the core of who you are and drives you forward.
There are 2 steps to determining your mission:
1) Really get to know who you are-
What are your passions, strengths, talents, skills, values?
What gets you juiced?
What are your hot buttons?
What do you stand for?
What makes you jump out of bed in the morning?
When you design your life based on leveraging your natural abilities you get into flow.
2) Put your purpose into a single sentence-
~ the sentence expresses what you do and often who you serve
~ it is in simple language easily understood by a 12 year old
~ it fully expresses you and gets you excited (not watered down)
A few examples:
Google's- "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."
Oprah's Angle Network- "dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others."
Amazon's- "to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online."
The Red Cross'- "will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies."
Mine- "100% committed to coaching big thinkers to be unlimited, stand out in a crowd, and experience the vastness of their capabilities." Every section of this sentence represents something important to me.
Here are a few resources:
Books-Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, PhD
Stand Up for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson- exercises for getting know you
The Path- Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and Life by Laurie Beth Jones (Christian based)
On-line-
http://www.authentichappiness.org- free VIA Strengths Assessment- created by Dr. Martin Seligmen
Exercise
Think from the end. At the end of your life what is the one thing you do NOT want to regret?
Don't think too much when doing this... following your heart and gut. Have fun!!
As we continue to be unlimited at work and play~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
There are 2 steps to determining your mission:
1) Really get to know who you are-
What are your passions, strengths, talents, skills, values?
What gets you juiced?
What are your hot buttons?
What do you stand for?
What makes you jump out of bed in the morning?
When you design your life based on leveraging your natural abilities you get into flow.
2) Put your purpose into a single sentence-
~ the sentence expresses what you do and often who you serve
~ it is in simple language easily understood by a 12 year old
~ it fully expresses you and gets you excited (not watered down)
A few examples:
Google's- "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."
Oprah's Angle Network- "dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others."
Amazon's- "to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online."
The Red Cross'- "will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies."
Mine- "100% committed to coaching big thinkers to be unlimited, stand out in a crowd, and experience the vastness of their capabilities." Every section of this sentence represents something important to me.
Here are a few resources:
Books-Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, PhD
Stand Up for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson- exercises for getting know you
The Path- Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and Life by Laurie Beth Jones (Christian based)
On-line-
http://www.authentichappiness.org- free VIA Strengths Assessment- created by Dr. Martin Seligmen
Exercise
Think from the end. At the end of your life what is the one thing you do NOT want to regret?
Don't think too much when doing this... following your heart and gut. Have fun!!
As we continue to be unlimited at work and play~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Creating the Vision that Propels You Forward
Thanks Gang for an exceptional call on Wednesday. I have created 3 posts on Vision, Mission, and Goals as per our discussion. Please share your comments on what you are doing and what works for you.
Holding your vision is equal to taking responsibility to motivate yourself. It's the 'why'. Why are you doing what you're doing? The more vivid your vision the more likely you will take action to get there. Consider when you get a craving for a certain food. You begin to see it, smell it, taste it, and experience the satisfaction of having it. Before you know it you are running to the grocery store or your favorite restaurant to pound it down.
When creating a vision: You are creating your ultimate end result.
Holding your vision is equal to taking responsibility to motivate yourself. It's the 'why'. Why are you doing what you're doing? The more vivid your vision the more likely you will take action to get there. Consider when you get a craving for a certain food. You begin to see it, smell it, taste it, and experience the satisfaction of having it. Before you know it you are running to the grocery store or your favorite restaurant to pound it down.
When creating a vision: You are creating your ultimate end result.
- Make it intense, vivid, colorful, and very clear.
- Make it big enough to get you excited to run towards it. It does not have to be actualized. It allows you not to limit yourself. Such as Martin Luther King- "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." It drove him forward. It inspired others and drove them forward. Has it been actualized? Not yet. Worthwhile? Absolutely!
- Create a vision board with pictures, phrases, words, $ amounts, etc. to keep your vision in front of you daily.
- Close your eyes a few times daily and experience your end result as if it has already occurred. Feel the emotions.
- Allow it to propel you into action!
- Watch it come to life!
For more info on Vision see previous posts. What are you doing to keep your vision in front of you in order to stay motivated and attract the life you keep thinking about.
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Goals- Step by Step to Your Vision
Thanks Gang for a fabulous call on Wednesday. I have created 3 posts on Vision, Mission, and Goals as we discussed. Please share your comments on what works for you.
Goals are the milestones to your vision. From past experience in helping hundred of people set goals I have found the biggest pitfall is that most people do not set clear, measurable goals. It really comes down to these steps:
1) A Clear Goal- You know exactly what you want... to write a book, to obtain a management position, to buy a new car, to pay off all credit cards. Something like 'To live a healthy lifestyle' would have to be clearly defined so you know exactly what your goal is.
2) Measurable- This is your score card. You can measure your progress. To pay off credit cards can be broken down into creating a budget and paying off so much per month.
3) Attainable- Unlike your vision your goals are attainable. Depending on your personality you can set them up to be easily attainable or to stretch yourself a bit if you like a challenge. For most people it is better to set goals you know you can achieve and build a track record of successes to build up confidence.
4) Have a Deadline- Set the date to achieve your goal and keep it in front of you.
5) Set up Action Steps- Set up the first 3 action steps you will take under each goal with deadlines to get you started. Action steps are the steps we take to reach goals. Begin!
What works for you to obtain your goals? Share your comments.
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Goals are the milestones to your vision. From past experience in helping hundred of people set goals I have found the biggest pitfall is that most people do not set clear, measurable goals. It really comes down to these steps:
1) A Clear Goal- You know exactly what you want... to write a book, to obtain a management position, to buy a new car, to pay off all credit cards. Something like 'To live a healthy lifestyle' would have to be clearly defined so you know exactly what your goal is.
2) Measurable- This is your score card. You can measure your progress. To pay off credit cards can be broken down into creating a budget and paying off so much per month.
3) Attainable- Unlike your vision your goals are attainable. Depending on your personality you can set them up to be easily attainable or to stretch yourself a bit if you like a challenge. For most people it is better to set goals you know you can achieve and build a track record of successes to build up confidence.
4) Have a Deadline- Set the date to achieve your goal and keep it in front of you.
5) Set up Action Steps- Set up the first 3 action steps you will take under each goal with deadlines to get you started. Action steps are the steps we take to reach goals. Begin!
What works for you to obtain your goals? Share your comments.
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
What will you do to seize today?
"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no delay, no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Earl of Chesterfield
What will you do to seize today?
Post your intention. Making a declaration of what you intend to do will put you in position of accountability and you will be more likely to do it. Then come back at the end of the day and post your results and how you felt at the end of the day. Read over the posts to get new ideas for how you can seize the day tomorrow.
Make it the best day yet!
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
What will you do to seize today?
Post your intention. Making a declaration of what you intend to do will put you in position of accountability and you will be more likely to do it. Then come back at the end of the day and post your results and how you felt at the end of the day. Read over the posts to get new ideas for how you can seize the day tomorrow.
Make it the best day yet!
As we continue to be unlimited~
Beth
www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Post Results from the Smiling Game Challenge Here
From Wednesday Morning Inspiration 2/15/06
"Play the smiling game in your daily life. See how many people you
can get to smile back at you. Keep score and tally the results at the
end of each day." by Josh S. Hinds of http://getmotivation.com/
Post your results here!
Can't wait to hear how this makes a difference in your day.
Happy smiling~
Beth
To sign up for Wednesday Morning Inspiration visit
http://startingnowcoaching.com/_wsn/page4.html
"Play the smiling game in your daily life. See how many people you
can get to smile back at you. Keep score and tally the results at the
end of each day." by Josh S. Hinds of http://getmotivation.com/
Post your results here!
Can't wait to hear how this makes a difference in your day.
Happy smiling~
Beth
To sign up for Wednesday Morning Inspiration visit
http://startingnowcoaching.com/_wsn/page4.html
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Is Your Vision Intense Enough to Keep You Blazing the Trail
An excerpt from Dr. Wayne Dyer's book The Power of Intension published below got me wondering if our visions (or intensions) are strong enough. Here it is again:
" ... if I set out to write a book , I keep a solid picture of the completed book in my mind, and I refuse to let that intention disappear. There's nothing that can keep me from that intention being fulfilled. Some say that I have great discipline, but I know otherwise. My unbending intent won't allow for anything but its completion to be expressed. I'm pushed, prodded, and propelled, and finally almost mystically attracted to my writing space. All waking and sleeping thoughts are focused on this picture, and I never lack for being in a state of awe at how it all comes together."
A few tips we can pull from this are:
Vision- Have a solid picture of the end result engrained in your mind
Clarity- The picture is focused on one project
Commitment- Absolutely refuse to let go of that vision... no matter what!
Determination- Nothing will stand in the way of manifesting the end result
Attraction- The solid vision serves as a magnet to motivate you into action
Confident Awareness- All waking & sleeping thoughts are around the clear vision... the ideal end result... your determined intent...and not the obstacles or challenges facing you.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
~ What one goal are you fully committed to completing?
~ What picture can you hold of that completed project that gets you so excited you can't wait to get to work on it? Be clear and detailed
~ What support structure will help you to create a habit of holding this vision and never letting go... no matter what!
Have a great week and hear you on Wednesday! If you just came across the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution and would like to join us on a call you can learn more and sign up at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com . Can't wait to connect with you on the call!
Moving Beyond Limits~
Beth
" ... if I set out to write a book , I keep a solid picture of the completed book in my mind, and I refuse to let that intention disappear. There's nothing that can keep me from that intention being fulfilled. Some say that I have great discipline, but I know otherwise. My unbending intent won't allow for anything but its completion to be expressed. I'm pushed, prodded, and propelled, and finally almost mystically attracted to my writing space. All waking and sleeping thoughts are focused on this picture, and I never lack for being in a state of awe at how it all comes together."
A few tips we can pull from this are:
Vision- Have a solid picture of the end result engrained in your mind
Clarity- The picture is focused on one project
Commitment- Absolutely refuse to let go of that vision... no matter what!
Determination- Nothing will stand in the way of manifesting the end result
Attraction- The solid vision serves as a magnet to motivate you into action
Confident Awareness- All waking & sleeping thoughts are around the clear vision... the ideal end result... your determined intent...and not the obstacles or challenges facing you.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
~ What one goal are you fully committed to completing?
~ What picture can you hold of that completed project that gets you so excited you can't wait to get to work on it? Be clear and detailed
~ What support structure will help you to create a habit of holding this vision and never letting go... no matter what!
Have a great week and hear you on Wednesday! If you just came across the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution and would like to join us on a call you can learn more and sign up at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com . Can't wait to connect with you on the call!
Moving Beyond Limits~
Beth
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
What Does it Take to be 100% Committed Every Day
Whenever I post notes from our calls I always feel a little sad. It's from my inability to be able to post the synergy, enthusiasm, and all that you bring to the call. I leave with such high energy!! It also comes from knowing there's a bunch of you that missed it who didn't get to take that something with you that could propel you forward, and that we missed the value you would have brought to the call. So here are notes but know that for us to Move Beyond Limits together we have to continue to connect with others who are doing the same. Hear you next week!
"Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things." Joe Paterno
If you come from this place every day of the year how will this year be different? Many of us have a thin layer of positive thinking on top of a whole bunch of negative thinking. If you stop thinking so much, and come from a deeper place of knowing you are destined to do great things from deep in your heart... how will your year turn out different?
What does it take to be truly 100% committed every day?
- Motivation for what you are doing- Leveraging your strengths, passions, values, etc. daily gets you in the gap. How can you set up your days so that you are living purposefully and not losing site.
- Clear Vision- Dr Wayne Dyer gives us an example of how intense a clear vision can be. Excerpt from The Power of Intention: " ... if I set out to write a book , I keep a solid picture of the completed book in my mind, and I refuse to let that intention disappear. There's nothing that can keep me from that intention being fulfilled. Some say that I have great discipline, but I know otherwise. My unbending intent won't allow for anything but its completion to be expressed. I'm pushed, prodded, and propelled, and finally almost mystically attracted to my writing space. All waking and sleeping thoughts are focused on this picture, and I never lack for being in a state of awe at how it all comes together."
- Have a Plan- Know what consitent daily actions you will take and build rewarding daily habits. It's hard to be committed if you don't know what to do.
- Be Persistent- Don't quit, don't bounce around, don't lose site, don't waver. Take persistent daily actions. Example- If you try a new marketing plan give it time to work before trying something else. When obstacles get in your way, fall down and get back up.
- Take risks- Stretch out of your comfort zone daily, set up a daily habit to take a risk daily just to strengthen that courage muscle and get comfortable with discomfort... a sign you are growing
- Awareness- Be aware when self-limiting beliefs show up and of perceived obstacles (other people, circumstances, etc.). Strive to calibrate at higher energy levels by maintaining positive attiudes... in a place of abundance, love, peace, unity, gratitude, appreciation.
- Manage Your Time with First Things First- What will make the greatest positive impact in your life? Work hard/ Play hard
- Joyful Self Care- add self-care to each day...rewards, fun, quiet time, reading, exercise, foods that energize, 10 minute breaks every 90 minutes throughout the day, and say no to requests that are not in your top 3 priorities.
What I want for you is to raise your standards and be your best daily? You amaze me!
Hear you next week! ~ Beth
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Taming Sabotaging Behaviors
Today we discussed sabotaging behaviors. Those things that show up when we are on a roll to distract us and hold us back from what we want. If you have done the Goals Report assessment located on my home page at www.StartingNowCoaching.com , there is a part in which you determined your sabotaging behavior. When I looked through the results of the reports visitors have taken over the last year and a half, this is how they have ranked.
Procrastination- the #1 sabotaging behavior by a land slide
Indecisiveness & Tolerating- tied for 2nd
Following Secondary Goals- came in 3rd
Not saying "no"- came in 4th
Others included Lack of Focus, Not Always Telling the Truth, Not Listening to Intuition, Acting as a Lone Ranger, Self Esteem/ Fear, and Controlling Life/People.
Steps to tame your sabotaging behavior(s):
1) Identify it so you can recognize it when it shows up
2) Create a plan to respond differently when it rears its ugly head
3) Carry through... take new actions for new results
Let me know if you have any thoughts on what you want to discuss next week.
December 14th will be our end of the year celebration.
Hear you next Wednesday! If you just came across the Blog and would like to join us at the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution you can by sign up at www.StartingNowCoaching.com . We would love for you to join us and you can opt-out any time!
Cheers~ Beth
Procrastination- the #1 sabotaging behavior by a land slide
Indecisiveness & Tolerating- tied for 2nd
Following Secondary Goals- came in 3rd
Not saying "no"- came in 4th
Others included Lack of Focus, Not Always Telling the Truth, Not Listening to Intuition, Acting as a Lone Ranger, Self Esteem/ Fear, and Controlling Life/People.
Steps to tame your sabotaging behavior(s):
1) Identify it so you can recognize it when it shows up
2) Create a plan to respond differently when it rears its ugly head
3) Carry through... take new actions for new results
Let me know if you have any thoughts on what you want to discuss next week.
December 14th will be our end of the year celebration.
Hear you next Wednesday! If you just came across the Blog and would like to join us at the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution you can by sign up at www.StartingNowCoaching.com . We would love for you to join us and you can opt-out any time!
Cheers~ Beth
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Tapping into Abundance
Great call today! Sorry we got cut off when time ran out at the end. Here are
some notes for those who could not attend. Please post your experiences
as to how you are tapping into abundance this week.
"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." Wayne Dyer
1- There is more than enough- All you need is available to you. Looking at
your life from another perspective can help you to see abundance. What if
you were to look down at your life from above and could see all of the
resources, people, and opportunities available to you. Hard to discover while
tucked away at your desk. Remove the limitations in your life. The 6
Degrees of Separation Theory states that we are only 6 people away from
finding out anything we need to know.
2- You attract what you Focus on- What are you attracting? If you focus on
having less or what you don't have... that is the experience you create for
yourself. How can I tap into the prosperity and abundance available to me?
Those on the call shared examples of how this is working in their lives. By
documenting the evidence of it working you gain more confidence that you
can manifest what you want. Stay in a place of powerful positive thinking.
Garbage in= Garbage out. Be true to yourself.
Instead of focusing on more money. Try focusing on sharing your strength
and talents in the world. What cause are you committed to? If you feel it in
your gut, there's a good chance there is someone waiting to experience it.
3- Gratitude- Acknowledge what you have and be grateful for the abundance
(even if you have a hard time seeing it... it's there). Notice and acknowledge
the gifts adversity provides.
4- Come from a place of curiosity- Ask deeper -questions-. Be curious to the
abundance available to you. When stuck give your mind space for ideas to
manifest. This often occurs when you have been fully focused on something
then break away to do laundry, drive somewhere, or do a routine task...
suddenly the idea you've been waiting for just shows up.
"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds
discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt
5- Giving- You can't exchange what you don't have. But you are abundant.
You may have lots of love to share, art to share, leadership, clutter. In
giving you receive. Give in a way that is true to yourself.
"To have life more abundant, we must think in the limitless terms of
abundance." Rosweld Hitchcock
Have a great week! Don't forget to post how you are tapping into abundance
this week by clicking on Comment. We can all learn from each other. Hear you
Wednesday!
Sign up for the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
In gratitude to the abundance available to us all
as we move beyond limits in life and business~
Beth
some notes for those who could not attend. Please post your experiences
as to how you are tapping into abundance this week.
"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." Wayne Dyer
1- There is more than enough- All you need is available to you. Looking at
your life from another perspective can help you to see abundance. What if
you were to look down at your life from above and could see all of the
resources, people, and opportunities available to you. Hard to discover while
tucked away at your desk. Remove the limitations in your life. The 6
Degrees of Separation Theory states that we are only 6 people away from
finding out anything we need to know.
2- You attract what you Focus on- What are you attracting? If you focus on
having less or what you don't have... that is the experience you create for
yourself. How can I tap into the prosperity and abundance available to me?
Those on the call shared examples of how this is working in their lives. By
documenting the evidence of it working you gain more confidence that you
can manifest what you want. Stay in a place of powerful positive thinking.
Garbage in= Garbage out. Be true to yourself.
Instead of focusing on more money. Try focusing on sharing your strength
and talents in the world. What cause are you committed to? If you feel it in
your gut, there's a good chance there is someone waiting to experience it.
3- Gratitude- Acknowledge what you have and be grateful for the abundance
(even if you have a hard time seeing it... it's there). Notice and acknowledge
the gifts adversity provides.
4- Come from a place of curiosity- Ask deeper -questions-. Be curious to the
abundance available to you. When stuck give your mind space for ideas to
manifest. This often occurs when you have been fully focused on something
then break away to do laundry, drive somewhere, or do a routine task...
suddenly the idea you've been waiting for just shows up.
"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds
discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt
5- Giving- You can't exchange what you don't have. But you are abundant.
You may have lots of love to share, art to share, leadership, clutter. In
giving you receive. Give in a way that is true to yourself.
"To have life more abundant, we must think in the limitless terms of
abundance." Rosweld Hitchcock
Have a great week! Don't forget to post how you are tapping into abundance
this week by clicking on Comment. We can all learn from each other. Hear you
Wednesday!
Sign up for the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
In gratitude to the abundance available to us all
as we move beyond limits in life and business~
Beth
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Intuition~ Using What You Already Know~ Oct. 5th, 2005 Call
An abundance of material on today's call. Great topic! It is important to note I came to the call as a student exploring this concept of intuition... and sharing what I've found.
"The more and more each is impelled by that which is intuitive, or the relying upon the soul force within, the greater, the farther, the deeper, the broader, the more constructive maybe the result."Edgar Cayce
Albert Einstein said, "the only real valuable thing is intuition."
An Intriguing Study
The Institute of Heart Math, focused on decoding the intelligence of the heart, conducted a study. They showed 26 participants 30 calm pictures (landscapes, cute animals, etc.) & 15 disturbing & emotionally stimulating pictures (car crash, bloody knife, etc.). Measures were used to investigate where & when in the brain & body intuitive information is processed. Astounding results showed participants had significant changes in heart rate variability 5-7 seconds before an emotionally disturbing picture appeared. It then sent a message to the brain. The study remarkably shows the heart is involved in the perception of future external events as well as processing and decoding intuitive information. It also found females are more attuned to intuitive information. Click here to read more about the study
Understanding Intuition
Intuition- knowing w/out knowing how you know, the human capacity to know w/out the use of rational processes or concrete information, based on an inner knowledge/truth & not on external stimulus, a natural knowing,
Problem- It competes with preconceived notions. We over rely on thinking and logic.
Benefits of intuition- Better decisions, ask better questions, in facing fear, better relationships
How do intuitive messages show up?
Kinesthetically- feelings in stomach, heart, joints, muscles, energy level, senses
Cognitively- hunch, aha!, seeing connections
Experientially- synchronistic, things fall in line, options fall away except 1, right place/ right time
1- Notice where your intuitive messages come from
2- Hone in on that part of yourself that send the message
3- Pose 'clear questions' with clear answers
How can you know when you are experiencing intuition:
Logic- Need to know why, ego, draw from tangible evidence, you think you know, your agenda
Intuition- You are in trust, intuition comes to you, caught off guard by the thought or image. When you open yourself up to the message instead of disregarding it, you open yourself up to receiving and understanding its value.
~ A knowingness
~ Things happen synchronistically (right people, right time, alignment, not coincidence)
~ There's effortlessness/ flow
~ Elation & inspiration
~ It keeps coming up until you pay attention to it and act on it
Ways to know when it is something other than intuition:
~ Intuition does not carry a sense of desperate urgency
~ If it is charged with emotion then it is not intuition
~ If it is full of effort... you keep trying to make it fit into your life
~ If it is out of integrity for you ... doesn't fit with your core values
How can you become more intuitive:
Intuition is like a muscle- it needs to be exercised to develop & will atrophy w/out use.
Self-Care is fundamental (slowing down the mind): when overwhelmed, tired, hungry, in chaos the lines of intuitive communication collapseAsk yourself how you think and feel right now?
Get out of your head and into your heart- then notice the first thing that came to mind
Being truly honest with yourself... what is the truth about this message?
What are you feeling, seeing, hearing, sensing?
Where do you feel this in your body?
What is this message trying to tell you?
Creativity, Yoga, Walk, Deep breathing, Listen to music, Meditation, Relaxing environment, Visualization
Trust your 1st thoughts, Trust your day dreams
Asking the "Right Questions"- sensory based
Speaking out loud about your intuitive sense can expand on it and draw more insight
Exercise 1:
Sit & Close Eyes, Notice your mind, how it flips, Choose to quiet your mind. Allow yourself to be there... observe the quiet... Ask- What do I trust?
Exercise 2:
1) Notice the 3 decisions you make/made- Are they intuitive or coming from logic
2) Journal when intuition or the mind kicks in, notice patterns that emerge, note results and consequences
What I want for you is to use intuition to expand your personal discovery, make better decisions, & move into a place of trust to move beyond limits in your life and business.
Sign up for the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com and hear you next Wednesday when we discuss "Knowing Who You Are & How to Leverage It".
"The more and more each is impelled by that which is intuitive, or the relying upon the soul force within, the greater, the farther, the deeper, the broader, the more constructive maybe the result."Edgar Cayce
Albert Einstein said, "the only real valuable thing is intuition."
An Intriguing Study
The Institute of Heart Math, focused on decoding the intelligence of the heart, conducted a study. They showed 26 participants 30 calm pictures (landscapes, cute animals, etc.) & 15 disturbing & emotionally stimulating pictures (car crash, bloody knife, etc.). Measures were used to investigate where & when in the brain & body intuitive information is processed. Astounding results showed participants had significant changes in heart rate variability 5-7 seconds before an emotionally disturbing picture appeared. It then sent a message to the brain. The study remarkably shows the heart is involved in the perception of future external events as well as processing and decoding intuitive information. It also found females are more attuned to intuitive information. Click here to read more about the study
Understanding Intuition
Intuition- knowing w/out knowing how you know, the human capacity to know w/out the use of rational processes or concrete information, based on an inner knowledge/truth & not on external stimulus, a natural knowing,
Problem- It competes with preconceived notions. We over rely on thinking and logic.
Benefits of intuition- Better decisions, ask better questions, in facing fear, better relationships
How do intuitive messages show up?
Kinesthetically- feelings in stomach, heart, joints, muscles, energy level, senses
Cognitively- hunch, aha!, seeing connections
Experientially- synchronistic, things fall in line, options fall away except 1, right place/ right time
1- Notice where your intuitive messages come from
2- Hone in on that part of yourself that send the message
3- Pose 'clear questions' with clear answers
How can you know when you are experiencing intuition:
Logic- Need to know why, ego, draw from tangible evidence, you think you know, your agenda
Intuition- You are in trust, intuition comes to you, caught off guard by the thought or image. When you open yourself up to the message instead of disregarding it, you open yourself up to receiving and understanding its value.
~ A knowingness
~ Things happen synchronistically (right people, right time, alignment, not coincidence)
~ There's effortlessness/ flow
~ Elation & inspiration
~ It keeps coming up until you pay attention to it and act on it
Ways to know when it is something other than intuition:
~ Intuition does not carry a sense of desperate urgency
~ If it is charged with emotion then it is not intuition
~ If it is full of effort... you keep trying to make it fit into your life
~ If it is out of integrity for you ... doesn't fit with your core values
How can you become more intuitive:
Intuition is like a muscle- it needs to be exercised to develop & will atrophy w/out use.
Self-Care is fundamental (slowing down the mind): when overwhelmed, tired, hungry, in chaos the lines of intuitive communication collapseAsk yourself how you think and feel right now?
Get out of your head and into your heart- then notice the first thing that came to mind
Being truly honest with yourself... what is the truth about this message?
What are you feeling, seeing, hearing, sensing?
Where do you feel this in your body?
What is this message trying to tell you?
Creativity, Yoga, Walk, Deep breathing, Listen to music, Meditation, Relaxing environment, Visualization
Trust your 1st thoughts, Trust your day dreams
Asking the "Right Questions"- sensory based
Speaking out loud about your intuitive sense can expand on it and draw more insight
Exercise 1:
Sit & Close Eyes, Notice your mind, how it flips, Choose to quiet your mind. Allow yourself to be there... observe the quiet... Ask- What do I trust?
Exercise 2:
1) Notice the 3 decisions you make/made- Are they intuitive or coming from logic
2) Journal when intuition or the mind kicks in, notice patterns that emerge, note results and consequences
What I want for you is to use intuition to expand your personal discovery, make better decisions, & move into a place of trust to move beyond limits in your life and business.
Sign up for the Moving Beyond Limits Revolution at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com and hear you next Wednesday when we discuss "Knowing Who You Are & How to Leverage It".
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Lights out... Lights on
Hi Everyone~
Today I lost power for about 45 minute period of time when I should have been conducting a Moving Beyond Limits call. So what did I do? Completely tore my office apart, rearranged, dusted it up, and abracadabra... a great new feeling of openness, flow, space, and energy! I have noticed myself becoming increasingly aggravated with my work space. Since I got a new computer last Christmas I have felt invaded by the space the large monitor takes up. I also have some large reference books that I like to access easily but have recently felt them taking over my space. So in 45 minutes of down time when I would normally be on a call I tore into it and quickly found a new piece of mind. What are you tolerating that you need to delve into? It may not be as bad as you think. Cheers ~ Beth
PS~ If you want to join other big thinkers on a Moving Beyond Limits call... join us next Wednesday. Learn more at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Today I lost power for about 45 minute period of time when I should have been conducting a Moving Beyond Limits call. So what did I do? Completely tore my office apart, rearranged, dusted it up, and abracadabra... a great new feeling of openness, flow, space, and energy! I have noticed myself becoming increasingly aggravated with my work space. Since I got a new computer last Christmas I have felt invaded by the space the large monitor takes up. I also have some large reference books that I like to access easily but have recently felt them taking over my space. So in 45 minutes of down time when I would normally be on a call I tore into it and quickly found a new piece of mind. What are you tolerating that you need to delve into? It may not be as bad as you think. Cheers ~ Beth
PS~ If you want to join other big thinkers on a Moving Beyond Limits call... join us next Wednesday. Learn more at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
America's Take Action Challenge to Eliminate Despair
To read the article America's Take Action Challenge to Eliminate Despair
What is your commitment for 2005/2006? that accompanies this post visit
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page4.htm
America 's Take Action Challenge:
Over the course of the next year I feel good about committing to _____________
and will do this _______________(weekly/monthly) for as long as needed.
Add it to your calendar for the next year and begin... StartingNow! Choose what you
can feel good about by following your gut instinct. To add accountability, you may post your commitment to the world at the StartingNow Blog at http://startingnowcoaching.blogspot.com . We take more action when there is accountability and support.
Post your commitments by commenting here:
I feel good about committing to make my first check of the month out in the spirit of giving, pick up extra groceries once a month, declutter closets in September, December, March, and June to pass on, decide each week how I can volunteer my time when opportunity arises without overcommitting myself.
Now your turn to make your committment out loud. Click Comment to share your commitment.
What is your commitment for 2005/2006? that accompanies this post visit
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page4.htm
America 's Take Action Challenge:
Over the course of the next year I feel good about committing to _____________
and will do this _______________(weekly/monthly) for as long as needed.
Add it to your calendar for the next year and begin... StartingNow! Choose what you
can feel good about by following your gut instinct. To add accountability, you may post your commitment to the world at the StartingNow Blog at http://startingnowcoaching.blogspot.com . We take more action when there is accountability and support.
Post your commitments by commenting here:
I feel good about committing to make my first check of the month out in the spirit of giving, pick up extra groceries once a month, declutter closets in September, December, March, and June to pass on, decide each week how I can volunteer my time when opportunity arises without overcommitting myself.
Now your turn to make your committment out loud. Click Comment to share your commitment.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Set Your Mind for Success- August 31, 2005
Wow... great call today!
Thanks everyone for making this a very interactive, supportive call that include a couple light bulb moments. When we come together and interact a synergy is created. Here are a few thoughts we discussed.
Since our mind controls our actions it is wise to explore what's going on with our thoughts. As with habits, do your thoughts encourage you or restrain you?
1- Be open to the idea that you were created for a grand purpose.
2- In talking with many top coaches in the country, the #1 response to the question "what is the #1 thing that holds people back from what they want?" was beliefs. Pay attention to roles you are in, labels, and beliefs that limit and no longer serve you.
3- Once you recognize what is in place you can take action to rewrite the belief. Such as "I can do everything to help others but I can't do it for me." Shift to
"I can do everything to help others so am fully capable to do it for myself." Maybe you have always been the caretaker in your family and it's time for someone else to lend a helping hand.
4- Make your enviroment a place of abundance... there is nothing lacking. You have unlimited people, resources, opportunities, and choices available to you.
5- Explore choices with out of the box thinking... try Mind Mapping.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives." William James
A new belief we can integrate into our lives that rose out of the call is that we are all deserving of prosperity!
Warm regards~ Beth
PS~ Jess has been working diligently on her website. You can visit it at http://www.nomorestarvingartists.com and share your feedback with her.
Thanks everyone for making this a very interactive, supportive call that include a couple light bulb moments. When we come together and interact a synergy is created. Here are a few thoughts we discussed.
Since our mind controls our actions it is wise to explore what's going on with our thoughts. As with habits, do your thoughts encourage you or restrain you?
1- Be open to the idea that you were created for a grand purpose.
2- In talking with many top coaches in the country, the #1 response to the question "what is the #1 thing that holds people back from what they want?" was beliefs. Pay attention to roles you are in, labels, and beliefs that limit and no longer serve you.
3- Once you recognize what is in place you can take action to rewrite the belief. Such as "I can do everything to help others but I can't do it for me." Shift to
"I can do everything to help others so am fully capable to do it for myself." Maybe you have always been the caretaker in your family and it's time for someone else to lend a helping hand.
4- Make your enviroment a place of abundance... there is nothing lacking. You have unlimited people, resources, opportunities, and choices available to you.
5- Explore choices with out of the box thinking... try Mind Mapping.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives." William James
A new belief we can integrate into our lives that rose out of the call is that we are all deserving of prosperity!
Warm regards~ Beth
PS~ Jess has been working diligently on her website. You can visit it at http://www.nomorestarvingartists.com and share your feedback with her.
Are Your Daily Habits Serving You? ~ August 24th, 2005
Hello Moving Beyond Limits Revolutionaries~
"Up to 90% of our normal behavior is based on habits." excerpt from the book The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, & Les Hewitt
Seems like it makes sense for us to explore what habits we have in place and whether or not they are serving us or holding us back. This is what we did on the call Wednesday. Here are a few notes from the call.
1) Through our lives we develop habits that serve us for a period of time. Often we maintain these habits even after they no longer serve us. So it is critical to explore what daily habits are at work in your life. Which ones work for you and which are holding you back?
2) Choose habits that create the long term results you want. Choose what you want ... not what you think you should do. This helps set you up to succeed. Be specific. Choose 1-3 to work on per month to maintain focus and set yourself up to succeed. Only 1 per month will provide 16 new habits that serve you by the end of 2006.
3) What is your motivation? What will you feel and experience of maintaining this habit? How will you reward yourself? You can even use a negative stimulus. What will be the result if you maintain the habit that no longer serves you?
4) Set up a Support Structure- The Rewarding Daily Habits chart is meant to help you maintain focus on a daily basis. Studies have shown that you are more likely to take action when you have support and accountability. So you may want to connect with a buddy, coach, or use the StartingNow Blog right here to post your breakthroughs, challenges, and thoughts for others to get the support you need.
5) Keep your vision in front of you. Maintain focus for 28 days.You will miss some days... persevere... don't give up. You can go for 2 months if needed.
What I want for you is to develop daily habits that work for you to create a high quality business and life as you move beyond limits.
Hear you Wednesday!
Warm regards,Beth
"Up to 90% of our normal behavior is based on habits." excerpt from the book The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, & Les Hewitt
Seems like it makes sense for us to explore what habits we have in place and whether or not they are serving us or holding us back. This is what we did on the call Wednesday. Here are a few notes from the call.
1) Through our lives we develop habits that serve us for a period of time. Often we maintain these habits even after they no longer serve us. So it is critical to explore what daily habits are at work in your life. Which ones work for you and which are holding you back?
2) Choose habits that create the long term results you want. Choose what you want ... not what you think you should do. This helps set you up to succeed. Be specific. Choose 1-3 to work on per month to maintain focus and set yourself up to succeed. Only 1 per month will provide 16 new habits that serve you by the end of 2006.
3) What is your motivation? What will you feel and experience of maintaining this habit? How will you reward yourself? You can even use a negative stimulus. What will be the result if you maintain the habit that no longer serves you?
4) Set up a Support Structure- The Rewarding Daily Habits chart is meant to help you maintain focus on a daily basis. Studies have shown that you are more likely to take action when you have support and accountability. So you may want to connect with a buddy, coach, or use the StartingNow Blog right here to post your breakthroughs, challenges, and thoughts for others to get the support you need.
5) Keep your vision in front of you. Maintain focus for 28 days.You will miss some days... persevere... don't give up. You can go for 2 months if needed.
What I want for you is to develop daily habits that work for you to create a high quality business and life as you move beyond limits.
Hear you Wednesday!
Warm regards,Beth
Live Consciously- August 17th Call
Hi Revolutionaries~
Below are a few notes from our call on Wednesday August 17th. Step 1 to moving beyond limits is to live consciously. So how do you do that?
1) Notice when you hold yourself back through thoughts, self-talk, procrastination, etc. Pay attention to how you think and talk to yourself.
2) Get to the source- Who is the voice behind your critic (a parent, sibling, teacher, boss?). Fear is often at the base.Identify the source then take action to resolve the issue.
3) Identify sabotaging habits, beliefs, & tolerations thatrestrain you. Habits you picked up as a child may not serveyou well now. If you receive StartingNow ezine... this week'sissue will address creating new habits that uplift you. Ifnot, you can visit it out soon at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page4.htm
4) Be aware of how your thoughts, choices, & habits serve you long term. Debbie Ford's book "The Right Questions" is agreat resource and includes 10 questions to ask yourself.Here's 2: "Will this choice add to my life or rob me of myenergy?" & "Is this an act of self-love or an act of self-sabotage?"
5) Attend to the "who" vs "what". When making a life decisionmost people ask themselves what they want and then how do Iget that. Begin with the question "Who am I?" What are yourstrengths, values, passions, etc. and what can you do toleverage them to your advantage?
6) Access your intuition- that real gut feeling. Are youmaking life choices by only thinking in your head or are youalso paying attention to that deeper "knowing" within?
7) Engage in "who" you are- When you get to know what yourstrengths, values, passions, and needs are you can get needsmet, leverage strengths, enjoy what is most important to youand engage in who you are. Take the VIA Signature Strengthssurvey at no charge at http://www.authentichappiness.org/ tolearn your strengths. To identify values ask yourself... what would you want in your life if time and *money* were notan issue?
When you live consciously you will gain the ability to respond vs. react in situations. Share your experiences.. successes and challenges here on the blog so we can continue to support each other to move beyond limits.
Hear you next Wednesday!
Warm regards,Beth
Below are a few notes from our call on Wednesday August 17th. Step 1 to moving beyond limits is to live consciously. So how do you do that?
1) Notice when you hold yourself back through thoughts, self-talk, procrastination, etc. Pay attention to how you think and talk to yourself.
2) Get to the source- Who is the voice behind your critic (a parent, sibling, teacher, boss?). Fear is often at the base.Identify the source then take action to resolve the issue.
3) Identify sabotaging habits, beliefs, & tolerations thatrestrain you. Habits you picked up as a child may not serveyou well now. If you receive StartingNow ezine... this week'sissue will address creating new habits that uplift you. Ifnot, you can visit it out soon at http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page4.htm
4) Be aware of how your thoughts, choices, & habits serve you long term. Debbie Ford's book "The Right Questions" is agreat resource and includes 10 questions to ask yourself.Here's 2: "Will this choice add to my life or rob me of myenergy?" & "Is this an act of self-love or an act of self-sabotage?"
5) Attend to the "who" vs "what". When making a life decisionmost people ask themselves what they want and then how do Iget that. Begin with the question "Who am I?" What are yourstrengths, values, passions, etc. and what can you do toleverage them to your advantage?
6) Access your intuition- that real gut feeling. Are youmaking life choices by only thinking in your head or are youalso paying attention to that deeper "knowing" within?
7) Engage in "who" you are- When you get to know what yourstrengths, values, passions, and needs are you can get needsmet, leverage strengths, enjoy what is most important to youand engage in who you are. Take the VIA Signature Strengthssurvey at no charge at http://www.authentichappiness.org/ tolearn your strengths. To identify values ask yourself... what would you want in your life if time and *money* were notan issue?
When you live consciously you will gain the ability to respond vs. react in situations. Share your experiences.. successes and challenges here on the blog so we can continue to support each other to move beyond limits.
Hear you next Wednesday!
Warm regards,Beth
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
The First Moving Beyond Limits Revolution call
Today I left the call with high energy.
What is this all about? We all have limits in our lives... it is our choice to move beyond those limits. The revolution began with this quote by Thomas Edison, "If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." If you lived your life this way, how would it be different?
There was a story on www.msn.com through the Associated Press on July 8th about a 15 year old girl in Dulwich, southeastLondon who left her home sleepwalking during the night. She climbed to the top of the crane and walked across a narrow metal beam while asleep. She was rescued 2 hours after being discovered by a passer-by fast asleep 130 feet up on the arm of a crane. We would all have imagined that it was impossible, and I doubt she would have had the same success if she tried it while awake.
In talking with experts who support people to move beyond limits I have discovered over 20 ways in which we hold ourselves back. Yet the moment we make the choice to move beyond limits suddenly the abundance of the world opens up to us. Join us on Wednesdays by signing up at www.StartingNowCoaching.com and connect with other big thinkers to experience the vastness of your capabilities.
Cheers~ Beth
What is this all about? We all have limits in our lives... it is our choice to move beyond those limits. The revolution began with this quote by Thomas Edison, "If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." If you lived your life this way, how would it be different?
There was a story on www.msn.com through the Associated Press on July 8th about a 15 year old girl in Dulwich, southeastLondon who left her home sleepwalking during the night. She climbed to the top of the crane and walked across a narrow metal beam while asleep. She was rescued 2 hours after being discovered by a passer-by fast asleep 130 feet up on the arm of a crane. We would all have imagined that it was impossible, and I doubt she would have had the same success if she tried it while awake.
In talking with experts who support people to move beyond limits I have discovered over 20 ways in which we hold ourselves back. Yet the moment we make the choice to move beyond limits suddenly the abundance of the world opens up to us. Join us on Wednesdays by signing up at www.StartingNowCoaching.com and connect with other big thinkers to experience the vastness of your capabilities.
Cheers~ Beth
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