So many people have been talking about being stuck! Stuck on marketing... finishing a class assignment... handling details... setting up a financial budget... creating a schedule that works...or in an unfulfilling (and even dreadful) relationship. Rush Limbaugh said, "Being stuck is a position few of us like. We want something new but cannot let go of the old - old ideas, beliefs, habits, even thoughts. We are out of contact with our own genius. Sometimes we know we are stuck; sometimes we don't. In both cases we have to DO something."
You see, inaction causes anxiety. Yet when planning action remember this: When you drive down the road and get stuck in mud you don't get out and move along the same path. Otherwise you are soaked in mud again. Albert Einstein explained, "You can not solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the world anew." Take a new route! Come from a new perception.
To stay out of the mud and move in a direction that revitalizes you:
~ Define the obstacle- What is at the source of your stuckness?
~ Take action to resolve it- Fill the gap between the source and the end result.
~ Focus on the ideal end result- Keep your eyes on the prize.
Einstein also declared, "If I had 20 days to solve a problem , I would take 19 days to define it." So what is the source of the obstacle? Here are a few examples with tips to make a shift.
If you are stuck because you are:
Unsure of what to do- Gather more information. Seek advice from someone who knows.
Not wanting to do it- Delegate it to someone whose good at it. If you have to do it, do it first thing in the morning. Get it behind you. Focus on completion and the results you want.
Overwhelmed- Choose the small part you CAN do (even if a rediculously tiny step). Begin!
Fearful- Is it legitimate? Is it something you really want to do? Put your courage to work. Know how great you will feel for having the gumption to address your fear while gaining knowledge and experience.
Battling an old thought pattern or habit that is not serving you- Shift it! You have the power to change it to something positive and encouraging that will support you to take action. EX- Shifting self talk, going to bed earlier or eating better so you have the energy, etc.
No matter what the obstacle remember the aim (the ideal end result). The Wright Brothers did not learn how to put a plane in the air by focusing on being stuck on the ground. Ships were not built by focusing on how to make something sink. Define the obstacle and move into action with great focus on what you want to accomplish and how great that feels. Allow that to become the magnet to advance you forward.
Inaction creates anxiety. So when you are stuck move into action whether it is gathering more information, asking for advice, shifting a mind set or habit, moving through fear, or taking small steps you know you CAN do! What will you do today to tap into your genius, be in action, and take a new route in a way that is revitalizing? It's time to DO something! And let us know what works for you by commenting below.
As we continue to be unlimited together~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Do Your Best in This Moment = Very Best Place for the Next
"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." Oprah Winfrey
Think about it... if you just focus on doing your best in this moment as each moment arises you set yourself up to live your best life whether communicating with a client, creating a new product or service, hugging your significant other, or off having a great time golfing, scrap booking, or skiing down a mountain.
A reader of Wednesday Morning Inspiration wrote me a note that it reminded her of the Fibonacci Sequence. The Fibonacci Sequence is a sequence of numbers in which each subsequent number is the sum of the two previous numbers. Such as 0- 1- 1- 2- 3- 5- 8- 13 . See how each number is a product of the sum of the two previous numbers? While you are not here for a math lesson, it does make you think...
If each moment you do your best in that given moment, are you building your life
~ step by step sequentially....... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8... ? OR
~ by the Fibonacci Sequence... 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13... ?
Hmmm... is that how Oprah became the first female billionaire? I really don't know but it's intriguing. What I do know is that doing your very best in each moment will lead to greater relationships, life/ career experiences, knowledge, confidence, fulfillment, opportunities, etc. And that new businesses as they grow tend to look more like the Fibonacci Sequence in the beginning when laying the foundation.
So, what will you do to make the most of every moment so that you are in the very best place for the next? Comment below and let us know what you try and how it goes. We can all become the best we can be together!
And thanks to Laura Kerley of http://www.pencilsproofreading.com/ for reminding me about the Fibonacci Sequence. BTW, if you need something proofread/ edited this is Laura's expertise (removing errors from important info). I guess she helps you be your best in the moment! ~smile~
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
Business & Life Coach
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Think about it... if you just focus on doing your best in this moment as each moment arises you set yourself up to live your best life whether communicating with a client, creating a new product or service, hugging your significant other, or off having a great time golfing, scrap booking, or skiing down a mountain.
A reader of Wednesday Morning Inspiration wrote me a note that it reminded her of the Fibonacci Sequence. The Fibonacci Sequence is a sequence of numbers in which each subsequent number is the sum of the two previous numbers. Such as 0- 1- 1- 2- 3- 5- 8- 13 . See how each number is a product of the sum of the two previous numbers? While you are not here for a math lesson, it does make you think...
If each moment you do your best in that given moment, are you building your life
~ step by step sequentially....... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8... ? OR
~ by the Fibonacci Sequence... 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13... ?
Hmmm... is that how Oprah became the first female billionaire? I really don't know but it's intriguing. What I do know is that doing your very best in each moment will lead to greater relationships, life/ career experiences, knowledge, confidence, fulfillment, opportunities, etc. And that new businesses as they grow tend to look more like the Fibonacci Sequence in the beginning when laying the foundation.
So, what will you do to make the most of every moment so that you are in the very best place for the next? Comment below and let us know what you try and how it goes. We can all become the best we can be together!
And thanks to Laura Kerley of http://www.pencilsproofreading.com/ for reminding me about the Fibonacci Sequence. BTW, if you need something proofread/ edited this is Laura's expertise (removing errors from important info). I guess she helps you be your best in the moment! ~smile~
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
Business & Life Coach
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Go Full Out Today!
What if we lived today (and/ or tomorrow) full out! I wonder how our day might be different. I wonder if our results would change? I wonder if life would get more exciting? I wonder if we would get more done? I wonder if the world would become a better place? OK OK... maybe I'm getting carried away! But think about it... when a dancer goes full out they put everything they've got into their performance... passion, skills, strengths, training, energy. It makes the performance so much more exciting and entertaining! On the other hand a football player who plays full out on the field is doing the same... putting their strengths, skills, training, energy, and love for the game into every move. It leads to exciting plays and great achievements.
So let's do it! Let's wake up... full out! Let's carry out our work, play, relationships, spiritual time full out and see what happens. See how life will be different. See how results may change. Not sure how to do it?
1) Get your head in the game... love every moment!
2) Put that love and passion into everything you do.
3) Leverage your strengths, skills, training, and knowledge
4) Be enthusiastic! Put energy into your efforts and rejuvenate when needed.
OK, ready? Let's go! Live today full out and come back here to comment if anything changed. Did people respond to you differently? Did you feel differently at the end of the day? Did any new opportunities show up because of it? What changed? I can't wait to hear!
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
So let's do it! Let's wake up... full out! Let's carry out our work, play, relationships, spiritual time full out and see what happens. See how life will be different. See how results may change. Not sure how to do it?
1) Get your head in the game... love every moment!
2) Put that love and passion into everything you do.
3) Leverage your strengths, skills, training, and knowledge
4) Be enthusiastic! Put energy into your efforts and rejuvenate when needed.
OK, ready? Let's go! Live today full out and come back here to comment if anything changed. Did people respond to you differently? Did you feel differently at the end of the day? Did any new opportunities show up because of it? What changed? I can't wait to hear!
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Being Gutsy is Exhilarating
Following through on something scary can be exhilarating. Get started by seeking small opportunities to stretch out of your comfort zone and use courage, such as:
~ saying 'no' to someone
~ saying 'yes' to what you really want
~ changing your look
~ how you communicate with your boss, family, co-workers, etc.
~ trying something new
~ look into taking on a new endeavor you've been thinking about
When you choose to be gutsy, you gain experience and life gets more fun and exciting!
In what way (even if small) will you use courage today in order to experience the exhilaration of just trusting and having the guts to try?
Beth
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Connect with Beth on Twitter
www.twitter.com/bethtabak
~ saying 'no' to someone
~ saying 'yes' to what you really want
~ changing your look
~ how you communicate with your boss, family, co-workers, etc.
~ trying something new
~ look into taking on a new endeavor you've been thinking about
When you choose to be gutsy, you gain experience and life gets more fun and exciting!
In what way (even if small) will you use courage today in order to experience the exhilaration of just trusting and having the guts to try?
Beth
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Connect with Beth on Twitter
www.twitter.com/bethtabak
Monday, April 27, 2009
On a Mission to Get Organized
Hey there~
I am really on a mission to help anyone who wants to get organized. As a coach I see the difference daily between those who take action to plan ahead and handle clutter and tolerations, and those who fly by the seat of their pants and procrastinate. Funny thing. Those who don't block time to handle thngs often use the excuse that they value their freedom and don't like to be locked into a schedule. Unfortunatley they end up wasting a lot of time. The funny thing is those who have some structure tend to have more freedom. They get things done, are more successful, and take time for what they love.
So today take 15 minutes to declutter one small area, handle a repair, or plan tomorrow. Get on track to get things done in order to have more freedom!
Wishing you continued success~
Beth
Check out the Get Organized & Energized Workshop in a post below.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Tabak
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Connect with Beth on Twitter @
www.twitter.com/bethtabak
I am really on a mission to help anyone who wants to get organized. As a coach I see the difference daily between those who take action to plan ahead and handle clutter and tolerations, and those who fly by the seat of their pants and procrastinate. Funny thing. Those who don't block time to handle thngs often use the excuse that they value their freedom and don't like to be locked into a schedule. Unfortunatley they end up wasting a lot of time. The funny thing is those who have some structure tend to have more freedom. They get things done, are more successful, and take time for what they love.
So today take 15 minutes to declutter one small area, handle a repair, or plan tomorrow. Get on track to get things done in order to have more freedom!
Wishing you continued success~
Beth
Check out the Get Organized & Energized Workshop in a post below.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Tabak
http://www.startingnowcoaching.com/
When you are ready to be unlimited!
Connect with Beth on Twitter @
www.twitter.com/bethtabak
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Get Organized & Energized Workshop registration is open!
This is a fast paced, action-packed workshop to actively get organized and energized.
~ Get clear on how to set up and maintain a schedule that allows you to take
control and maintain focus
~ Learn ways to subdue sabotaging behaviors
~ Gain tips to declutter and create an organized, enjoyable environment
~ Walk away more organized, more energized, and knowing your next best steps
Recommended: Bring your current planning system whether a pda, planner, laptop, notebook, etc.
Required: Print off and bring the handouts that will be sent a couple days before the workshop; Have a pencil with eraser handy.
What some attendees have said: "very helpful to get me started, very educational, great, good ideas, wonderful, really needed this, great presentation, this could be a full day workshop, thank you so much Beth awesome seminar, loved it!"
Learn more at:
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.htm
Get excited and get ready to get organized and energized!!
~ Get clear on how to set up and maintain a schedule that allows you to take
control and maintain focus
~ Learn ways to subdue sabotaging behaviors
~ Gain tips to declutter and create an organized, enjoyable environment
~ Walk away more organized, more energized, and knowing your next best steps
Recommended: Bring your current planning system whether a pda, planner, laptop, notebook, etc.
Required: Print off and bring the handouts that will be sent a couple days before the workshop; Have a pencil with eraser handy.
What some attendees have said: "very helpful to get me started, very educational, great, good ideas, wonderful, really needed this, great presentation, this could be a full day workshop, thank you so much Beth awesome seminar, loved it!"
Learn more at:
http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.htm
Get excited and get ready to get organized and energized!!
Complete the Triple Threat Get Organized and Energized Challenge
Hi Readers:
Three key actions that threaten time bandits and clutter are creating
space, managing time, and rejuvenation. When you put the triple threat into
action you begin to get organized and energized while enjoying each day.
Below are tips on how to do all three daily in small simple steps. If up for a 21
day challenge pick up the complimentary Get Organized and Energized Triple
Threat Challenge Chart at www.StartingNowCoaching.com to stay on track.
In the meantime, begin!
Create Space to Set Up a Home and Work Environment You Feel Great In
Choose one action daily from the list below to get on track to an awesome
environment. Customize it to work for you. If there is an action that works well,
repeat it. Feel free to increase the number of items or time settings. The smaller
amounts are to help you begin and develop a habit.
Every Day Choose One Action to Take for Creating Space:
~ As fast as you can throw away or donate 10 items now
~ Take 10 minutes to clear a small visible space- ex- shelf, desk top, counter
top, paper or floor pile, etc.
~ Take 10 minutes to clear a small enclosed space- ex- drawer, cabinet, file,
email inbox, etc.
~ Turn on the music. Have the family help pick up quickly for 15-20 minutes.
~ Tackle a larger space once a week- ex- a cabinet, closet, garage, etc. It is
ok to begin with one section.
~ Organize a space so it is efficient, enjoyable, or whatever you want that
area to be.
Be Intentional when Managing Time so Time Does Not Manage You
Choose one action daily from the list below. 24 hours is enough! Make choices
that lead to more high quality moments. Consider repeating one action until it
becomes habit, then incorporate another.
Every Day Choose One Action to Open Up Pockets of Time:
~ Establish priorities and planning tomorrow accordingly
~ Set deadlines on tasks that squander time away- ex- phone calls, e-mail,
interruptions, etc.
~ Focus on completion of one task at a time for higher productivity and to
build a history of completions
~ Establish a system that saves time and possibly money in the future- ex-
to do's out of head and into a system, prospect follow-up system,
standardized letters (with personalization), welcome packages/ client files
pre-prepared, maintenance schedule, run errands weekly, create checklists
for supplies, travel, groceries, holidays, pet care, etc.
~ Block time and take action on the one thing that would make the greatest
positive difference
~ Handle a toleration- ex-a repair, hiring a cleaning professional or assistant, etc.
~ Set a boundary- Know when to say 'yes' and when to say 'no'- ex- Saying
'no' to lunch with people who drain you; Saying 'yes' to meeting with an
uplifting, interesting associate.
Rejuvenation and Rewards are Critical for Peak Performance in Handling Time and Actions
Rejuvenate throughout the day before your mind and body lose their
commitment. 10 minute breaks every 90 minutes is great! Consider a walk, nap,
meditation, fresh air, a healthy snack or drink, a full night sleep, a day off, etc.
Rejuvenate before falling into a state of unproductive exhaustion when your
mind is done as your body struggles through the motions. Instead, rejuvenate!
Save precious time.
Reward yourself for two reasons. First, you focus on completion instead of the
task. And second, to enjoy every day. Produce a positive experience as you
gain control of your environment and time while building a record of completions.
As you progress enjoy more high quality moments doing what you love with who
you care about in a space you feel great in!
Be open to adjust any action above or add your own. This is about you! What
works for you? Each day take action in each triple threat area-- to create
space, manage time, and rejuvenate-- in order to be organized and energized
while making the most of today. To take on the 21 day challenge pick up the
complimentary Get Organized and Energized Triple Threat Challenge Chart at
www.StartingNowCoaching.com . Let the organizing begin ... StartingNow!
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
Three key actions that threaten time bandits and clutter are creating
space, managing time, and rejuvenation. When you put the triple threat into
action you begin to get organized and energized while enjoying each day.
Below are tips on how to do all three daily in small simple steps. If up for a 21
day challenge pick up the complimentary Get Organized and Energized Triple
Threat Challenge Chart at www.StartingNowCoaching.com to stay on track.
In the meantime, begin!
Create Space to Set Up a Home and Work Environment You Feel Great In
Choose one action daily from the list below to get on track to an awesome
environment. Customize it to work for you. If there is an action that works well,
repeat it. Feel free to increase the number of items or time settings. The smaller
amounts are to help you begin and develop a habit.
Every Day Choose One Action to Take for Creating Space:
~ As fast as you can throw away or donate 10 items now
~ Take 10 minutes to clear a small visible space- ex- shelf, desk top, counter
top, paper or floor pile, etc.
~ Take 10 minutes to clear a small enclosed space- ex- drawer, cabinet, file,
email inbox, etc.
~ Turn on the music. Have the family help pick up quickly for 15-20 minutes.
~ Tackle a larger space once a week- ex- a cabinet, closet, garage, etc. It is
ok to begin with one section.
~ Organize a space so it is efficient, enjoyable, or whatever you want that
area to be.
Be Intentional when Managing Time so Time Does Not Manage You
Choose one action daily from the list below. 24 hours is enough! Make choices
that lead to more high quality moments. Consider repeating one action until it
becomes habit, then incorporate another.
Every Day Choose One Action to Open Up Pockets of Time:
~ Establish priorities and planning tomorrow accordingly
~ Set deadlines on tasks that squander time away- ex- phone calls, e-mail,
interruptions, etc.
~ Focus on completion of one task at a time for higher productivity and to
build a history of completions
~ Establish a system that saves time and possibly money in the future- ex-
to do's out of head and into a system, prospect follow-up system,
standardized letters (with personalization), welcome packages/ client files
pre-prepared, maintenance schedule, run errands weekly, create checklists
for supplies, travel, groceries, holidays, pet care, etc.
~ Block time and take action on the one thing that would make the greatest
positive difference
~ Handle a toleration- ex-a repair, hiring a cleaning professional or assistant, etc.
~ Set a boundary- Know when to say 'yes' and when to say 'no'- ex- Saying
'no' to lunch with people who drain you; Saying 'yes' to meeting with an
uplifting, interesting associate.
Rejuvenation and Rewards are Critical for Peak Performance in Handling Time and Actions
Rejuvenate throughout the day before your mind and body lose their
commitment. 10 minute breaks every 90 minutes is great! Consider a walk, nap,
meditation, fresh air, a healthy snack or drink, a full night sleep, a day off, etc.
Rejuvenate before falling into a state of unproductive exhaustion when your
mind is done as your body struggles through the motions. Instead, rejuvenate!
Save precious time.
Reward yourself for two reasons. First, you focus on completion instead of the
task. And second, to enjoy every day. Produce a positive experience as you
gain control of your environment and time while building a record of completions.
As you progress enjoy more high quality moments doing what you love with who
you care about in a space you feel great in!
Be open to adjust any action above or add your own. This is about you! What
works for you? Each day take action in each triple threat area-- to create
space, manage time, and rejuvenate-- in order to be organized and energized
while making the most of today. To take on the 21 day challenge pick up the
complimentary Get Organized and Energized Triple Threat Challenge Chart at
www.StartingNowCoaching.com . Let the organizing begin ... StartingNow!
As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
Monday, October 06, 2008
Zap Procrastination Intensive
Your Choice of Teleclass Dates:
Mondays October 13, 20, 27 at 8PM EDT/ 7PM CDT/ 5PM PDT OR
Tuesdays October 14, 21, 28 at 2PM EDT/ 1PM CDT/ 11AM PDT
Duration- 55 minutes
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
This is a class to step out to learn, taking new actions, get new results while having accountability and support. Choose to make October the best month yet!
First week FREE to anyone. Get all 3 weeks for only $40!
Don’t wait… reserve your spot now at
www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.html
Mondays October 13, 20, 27 at 8PM EDT/ 7PM CDT/ 5PM PDT OR
Tuesdays October 14, 21, 28 at 2PM EDT/ 1PM CDT/ 11AM PDT
Duration- 55 minutes
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
This is a class to step out to learn, taking new actions, get new results while having accountability and support. Choose to make October the best month yet!
First week FREE to anyone. Get all 3 weeks for only $40!
Don’t wait… reserve your spot now at
www.StartingNowCoaching.com/_wsn/page3.html
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
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