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Relationships… How are YOU?

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Where are You Going Today?

How are your relationships ? We’re all involved in many different relationships everyday,  yet I’d hazard a guess that for most of us, the brief interaction never “counts” at the end of the day. How can I say that? I’ve taken a step back to observe myself… and then observed others. We have with the cashier at the supermarket, the public transit driver, or some of the people in our own work environment  among those that we’d likely not consider “personal”.

What if “we” – You and I – made a secret pact to greet everyone we meet, as though we just reconnected with one of our favourite people on the planet? Nothing too boisterous or outrageous… just a warm and genuine smile, a look straight in the eyes…and a simple, “Hi…How are YOU?”

Now, let’s not get carried away with this new action… let’s try it… say, just for the NEXT 10 DAYS!  Can you picture

the look on that store clerk’s face when You and I come up with a BIG-ASS smile and say “Hi… How are YOU?” – and really mean it ? We’d certainly change the demeanor of that unsuspecting cashier or driver, wouldn’t we? We might even have a little bit of fun doing it… they wouldn’t know what “hit” them! A Random bit ‘o cheer… for no reason. Imagine?!

I know that around this time of year, the additional pressure that some people feel in this “joyous” celebration of endless shopping, visits and “Holiday Cheer” can often be overwhelming, but it need not be. By joining in with me in this “conspiracy”, you’ll be so busy planning your next “attack”, you’ll forget about the other “stuff”.

The Only Single Person on the Planet?

No doubt, this time of year can be very lonely… but only if you let it. I’ve heard friends with sad expressions, wishing aloud for their “soul-mate”…to show up.  Everybody wants one… or so they say. I hear the same lament from many of the single people I talk to.  If they are not currently in a relationship, they look admiringly at their friends who do have them, and say “what about me?” To that I say…be thankful for where you are (with or without) in the relationship story.

I say that because there are many couples who no longer wish to be, but for various reasons continue along their present path. And if being in a relationship is of paramount importance to you… look inwardly first. If you are happy with who you are on the inside, you’ll more likely project that outwardly. From the point of being and looking happy… step out and actively seek out that special person… with a genuine, authentic presence. There is no “perfect” person, but you may just find the “Perfect One For YOU!”

Can You Go Back to ‘Square One’ ?

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CAN YOU GO BACK TO SQUARE ONE?

STARTING OVER

People make mistakes. Of course, this statement is no big revelation. Life is all about learning, and sometimes, you do learn the hard way. While you can’t erase the past, you may feel the need to start fresh. There are so many who believe that you simply can’t turn back the clock and live a new kind of life. But the truth is, many have made wonderful changes. The most important thing is that you be brave about it.

A fresh start sometimes means that you pave the way for a calmer routine. Knowing that you want a change is easy, but knowing where to start is another thing altogether. It needs careful planning. You just can’t jump onboard and take too much too soon. With baby steps, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whether it’s de-cluttering your life or making time for your loved ones, you can finally make a decision that you can stick to until the very end. You have your future at the palm of your hand and it is your job to set things right.

TAKE A CALCULATED RISK

Sometimes, you need to shake things up a bit and take risks. Though figuring out what to change is difficult. When you don’t know what to do, you are left frustrated, restless, and annoyed. Then you wonder how come you don’t know what to change. First, you have to realize that desires can be muddled by concern for the feelings of other people. You are afraid of the consequences of your actions. Nonetheless, you need mental acuity to be able to pinpoint your goals. Take a step back and write down your emotions, worries, desires, and goals. This is a good way to clear your head, confront the things you are most afraid of, and secure a deeper level of commitment.

Take a look at your life from different perspectives so you know where to begin. It helps to know how you feel about each area of your life. Make a wish list if you must and then decide how you are able to prioritize each goal. This is basically a way to organize your list. Once you’ve mulled over things, it’s time to plan out your action. Set goals so you can focus on what you want to achieve.

FINE-TUNE YOUR PLAN

A plan is an effective way to make a map. Fine-tune your goals by giving them a winning edge. It is important to be specific, measurable, and of course, realistic. You can first focus your attention on one task so that things don’t become too much to handle. When you need to fulfill too many things at one time, you won’t perfect a craft. You become a jack of all traits but a master at one. That’s why, learn to say no to those who demand too much of you. Then, take a moment every now and then to stop and listen to your body. It’s time to try something new and discover your other skills. Carpe diem! Stop whining over past failures and see how you can fashion a better future.

4 Keys To Enjoying Your Job and Your Life

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Pursuing a career doesn’t mean having to choose your job over your life. If you know how to strike a balance between work and your personal life, then you won’t have to pick one over the other. To be your best in both, however, it’s advisable to develop a system that works for you.

TIME MANAGEMENT

Your ability to manage time is really one of the top two causes of success or failure in your life. What can you do to pave your way to success? Start a commitment notebook for your tasks. This way, it becomes easier to track your to-do lists and deadlines. Plus, you can even log in your personal goals you can incorporate into your work schedule, like a fitness regimen you’ve been dying to try for instance.

When you see your tasks laid out like that, balancing a fabulous life and a stellar career will be a breeze. It helps to define the importance of the different aspects of your life so that you know what you can focus on. A true successful individual will keep doing things that matter.

DEALING WITH STRESS

Of course, you will encounter stress along the way. Say no to stress-eating. Sit up straight at all times because slouching decreases your body’s oxygen intake, which eventually drains you of energy. Moreover, poor posture makes you develop chronic back and neck pains. Deal whatever it is you’re faced with by holding your head high. Flexibility and multitasking are things successful people do because of either socialization or nature.

Personally, I have modified my own view of multitasking recently, simply because of effectiveness, or lack thereof. I found that I was not following through completely on the task at hand, if I was trying to accomplish several at one time. You’ll have to see what works for you, based on your own needs.

LAUGHTER… IS THE BEST MEDICINE

More importantly, know the value of laughter. This is a foolproof stress buster. Sharing your humour with others eases up any awkwardness or pressure brought on by work. Say something silly or crack a joke because sillier can sometimes be better. If you’re not comfortable delivering one face-to-face, send it via email. To avoid blurting out inappropriate remarks, talk with your friends and colleagues. You will soon get to know them well enough to understand which things they’re not comfortable talking about or making fun of.

Please check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqevYfbx55g from my friend, Lyn-Dee Eldridge, CPC, CPMC               ( www.lyn-dee.com )

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

You have to know that you have a purpose in life. Working towards this purpose at a gradual but steady pace will keep you hopeful even during your darkest moments. Take things lightly but have a sense of responsibility. This should keep your smile on despite difficulties. It is innate in a person to know what their purpose is; they just need time to soul search and realize what needs to be done. When you follow what you have been meant to do, you will live in harmony with the rest of the world.

The balance you are seeking should already be found within. It just needs to be rediscovered and unearthed. Embrace what you have right now and celebrate what is yet to come. Remember, you are all capable of great things. Fear limits what you can achieve and you must remove this from your heart. Remember, your psyche knows no boundaries, so live a little but always remember that you also have to be responsible about the things you do.

What’s Working Now

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I REALLY love what I’m doing. For my part, this is a life-long adventure along the path of personal development. An expedition into the unknown. That’s one of the joys I find in life. The fullness of experience… the richness and vibrancy it adds to every part of my life.

Great OPPORTUNITY lies before us ALL… there is no shortage, no lack… in this abundant universe! True, it does require some EFFORT… but it is attainable. We find many examples of others who themselves have achieved “it”. If we dare to push ourselves beyond our comfort zone… out past the edge of what we know we’re good at,we may find “it”.

The elusive “prize” is different for everyone, as are the paths we take to get there. One of the discoveries that I made along my journey is that I get great satisfaction from teaching and training others to master new skills. As they experience their own personal growth, so do I!

In order to be of any assistance though, I also know that I need to be a life-long learner. We need to keep abreast of the ever-changing environment… new discoveries, new ways of doing things… new ways of being.

So for my own personal growth it means being committed to a daily practice… one of continually enriching my understanding of those areas that I’m working in. It’s a never-ending process of education that I thoroughly enjoy.

Well, I’m learning something new everyday… and if I was happy with that I’d be o.k.. But there is so much information blasting out at us… 24/7 and ALL of it seems to be important! It can get to the point of information overload! There are so many new product offerings and releases EVERY  month… it’s just about impossible to get a handle on them!

I thought for awhile that I might be the only one who felt that they were choking on all this information. After reading a few blogs, I saw that  I was not alone. The consensus of the majority was that we feel that we need all this information to be current in the marketplace.

In our effort to find the Holy Grail, we sometimes overlook What’s Working Now . Instead, we wade through the avalanche of information and eventually come to a point that approaches overwhelm. What does one do? More than a few have succumbed to the information overload and given up.

Mike Dillard has developed the program which I have just linked above for you (my affiliate link) that addresses the issue of overwhelm and information overload. It was released Mar.29, 2010 and by all accounts there was a stampede for it… taking out his servers for over 2 hours.

There are all kinds of heavy-hitters promoting it, with all kinds of bonuses being offered. You just need to surf around to scope the different offers available. I don’t kid myself about being competitive with any of them, but I will say it gets the juices flowing to be part of the same launch.

I’m urging readers of this blog to check out Dillard’s product if you haven’t already. It will help you to move forward with your online presence and get a handle on the overworked, overloaded battery of information you’re trying to digest… if that’s what is impeding you.

Check out What’s Working Now … it doesn’t really matter if you buy through me. It’s of more of my concern that you find that peace of mind which I believe this program can help you benefit from! If that’s with a big-name marketer with lots of bonuses… that’s cool… just get it! You’ll be a step closer to what’s working now for YOU!

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