Worrying is an excuse not to take inspired action. It’s time to stop worrying and start living fully in the present moment with specificity, purpose and passion. Focus on what does work, what feels good and you’ll discover it shows up more. That is the LAW of attraction!  When you’re happy and laughing you are present, and that’s what really matters!
As a life coach supporting women specifically to discover more happiness I find those who are consistently worrying about how they look, what others’ think about them, what they think they should or shouldn’t do or say, why they think they need to do what others expect them to do, aren’t having fun.  They’re taking the World’s problems on their shoulders and the weight is heavy. In the process they become stressed, unhappy and feel their needs aren’t important. This is the farthest thing from the truth.  We are ALL important and we are born to live happy, healthy and doing what we love.

Could have or should have thoughts hold you back from experiencing what ‘is’ right now, this second.   Too often we believe we need to ‘fix’ everything instead of accept, appreciate and allow it to just ‘be’ whatever it is.  If we think we need to ‘fix’ things we must believe its’ broken.  When we try to fix other people’s problems we not only are judging them we dis-empower them from being able to learn and make their own choice on what they want to do.

If you are a worrier ask yourself:

• What good is my worrying?
• What am I trying to fix?
• Is it my problem to fix?
• If it is your problem take action and resolve the problem so there’s no longer anything to worry about.
• Any time you feel the need to change or fix things, stop and ask yourself on a scale of 1-10 how important is this for me to fix?

If you decide it’s really important do you need to change it right now or could you schedule it for later? Sometimes when you set things aside and come back to it later you have a clearer perspective.  Learn to let go, set things aside and focus on the task at hand to release feeling overwhelmed.  Delegating chores and/or handing back responsibility to others’ allows you time to accomplish what you need to.  It also sends the message that you don’t need to ‘fix’ all problems. It lets other people learn to accomplish their own tasks and learn responsibility.  Mom’s tend to think they need to be the one to fix everything.  Empowering others to take inspired action helps them resolve their own problems while being productive.  It teaches them to choose their own consequences for their own actions. It also builds their confidence to know they are capable of resolving their own problems.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stressed or tired, set aside some time to determine why.  Ask yourself what can you get help with or let go of.  If you want to feel happy often, consider how you want to be treated and treat yourself better.  Don’t blame, criticize or complain because ultimately it’s your problem.  Discover better solutions that allow you time for yourself.

What really matters?  You do!!  You matter, so choose empowering action that inspires you to live your dreams.

Yesterday has come and gone, today is all that matters.

If you’ve always been a worrier and have trouble staying focused coaching can be a quicker, inspiring and prodcutive choice to make.  Communicating your desires, strategizing a specific course of action that aligns with your specific needs, learning tools that transpire you to succeed is priceless.  Most successful business professionals, athletes, personal achievers have all had mentors and coaches who supported them.  Like anything in life, if you want to get ahead follow leaders who know what they’re doing.  Be honest and true to yourself if you want personal satisfaction and happiness in life.  Get started today on the rest of your life and enjoy the journey!

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Wendy MacKay – Life coach inspiring women to live SPARK (Spirit, Purpose, Appreciation, Recognition & Knowledge)

If you, or someone you know and care about is facing the responsibility of caring for others this information could make the difference between their burn-out or survival.

In my personal experience I have discovered taking time for myself is a top priority.  I realize it can be hard to get help and it’s easier said than done to look after yourself first, but… stop and consider the fact that if you should burn-out, have an accident as the result of being over-tired or overwhelmed you’ll be needing care! Then what will happen?

The question then, is what can you do to give yourself the care you need so as not to burn-out?  Here are some suggestions that have helped me:

1. Keep a journal.  Write down your feelings. What upsets you and how can you resolve the situation? Get the information from your head to the paper.  This exercise can allow you to visually see just what’s going on and open the opportunity to brainstorm solutions.  Writing can be a tremendous release.  When you’re writing down your thoughts don’t pre-judge or consider what you’re writing, just allow the thoughts to run out of the pen.  Once you’ve written all you can to let go of what’s been accumulating in your head you can choose whether or not to take it further.  You may want to: 1. analyze what you’ve written  2. brainstorm solutions 3. crinkle up the paper and burn it, or throw it away 4. just save it as reference for another time or 5. ask for help.
2. Appreciate.  This was a particularly difficult process for me.  When I initially felt angry, victimized or just plain wanted to blame someone for the circumstances I felt I got myself into.  Once I surrendered to the process and began creating a gratitude journal I began to feel better.  Instead of just journaling what comes to mind, as in #1, journal what you feel grateful for.  If any negative thoughts surface push them aside and tell yourself you’ll ‘deal’ with those thoughts later.  Instead just focus on what you do have that you are appreciative for.  It could be the opportunity to be of service.  If you’re caring for a loved one it could be the chance to give back.  Maybe it’s appreciating your own health and ability that you are able to care for this person.  Continue to relax into the process until you’ve exhausted all thoughts in this moment and add to your gratitude journal as you think of other things to be grateful for.  Come back and read over your journal when you’re feeling angry or upset.
3. Meditation.  For many people who have pre-conceived ideas of what meditating is and aren’t familiar with this practice allow yourself to let go of your beliefs.  Meditation is simply the art of accepting and allowing your mind to let go of all thoughts.  You can find many meditation video’s on Youtube that may help, or you can simply take a few deep breaths, relax, let go and feel into a peaceful, relaxing moment.  Focus on your breathing in and out and allow all tension you’re holding to dissipate. The more you practice the easier it becomes to get into a meditative state.
4. Find something you enjoy to look forward to.  Don’t stop living your joy by becoming a care-giver.  You can’t be what you need to be, helping someone else unless you’re true to yourself.  Pamper yourself!  Don’t make excuses, instead find alternatives for what may not be ideal but can feel fun.  Ask for help. There are people willing to help when you ask, but until you ask they may feel intrusive or they simply aren’t aware of how to help.
5. Clear the clutter.  Sometimes getting down to basics by eliminating clutter can make all the difference in the world.  Anything you don’t need, haven’t used in a long time or that’s out-dated get rid of.  The less there is the easier it is to focus on what is.  There is definitely something to be said for simplicity.  As you go into a cupboard to find something, take things out that have expired dates, or are never used.  How much do you hold onto that you don’t even know what to use it for?  Medications have expiration dates and need disposing.  Be aware of toxic chemicals and inter-actions of disposing certain liquids.  Ask your pharmacist how or what to get rid of.  Get rid of old can goods, foods that you no longer eat or food in the freezer that is freezer burnt.  Often just the process of clearing the clutter will clear the mind.  Like Spring cleaning you feel better once it’s done.  If you don’t have the energy to do this, again ask for help. It’s better to spend a little on eliminating what could be harmful if kept.
6. Change of scenery.  Getting outdoors, or changing things around can give you a fresh perspective.  Nature is a wonderful way to heal the soul. Whether you love animals, trees, flowers, water, sunshine, if you can’t get away bring more of what you love in.  Sounds of nature or relaxing music can soothe the soul.  What have you loved to do in the past?  How can you spark that joy and bring it into your home?
7. Talk it out.  Find people that you resonate with who will bring a ray of sunshine into your heart.  Focus on topics of inspiration rather than complaining about the tasks at hand.  The more you think about what you don’t have or how difficult things are the less you feel motivated.  Instead, concentrate on pleasure, listen to people who inspire you and appreciate simple moments of happiness.
8. Plan ahead.  What can you do to alleviate your responsibilities so you have more happiness in your daily life?  What can you do today to prepare for the future?  Choose one task at a time and make necessary changes to get results that are better.  One step at a time, recognizing your progress and appreciating the success you make will keep you focused and seeing positive results.

If you have other steps that have proven helpful be sure to add them by leaving a comment.  If you would like support and someone to listen check out my coaching programs.  You matter and as a care-giver your physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health is a priority.  Do what’s necessary to care for YOU, too!

Here’s my thoughts…
Now, more than ever with technical advances happening it’s tough to stay aligned with what you need to know. Employers have trouble keeping up with such a competitive market too. Keeping staff trained is expensive.

Preparing for a job interview with a current resume, proper certifications or degrees, qualified references than pertain to the position you’re applying for, personal experience that applies to the position and presentation of all this material is pertinent. Everything is on the line and yet how much does it all matter?  How do you keep qualified?
In almost every industry good customer service is top priority (or should be)! Any business dealing with the public will stand out, retain customers and be recognized when they’re willing to go the extra mile making customers happy, satisfied and even surprised at the level of quality service. A business that stands behind their product with guarantees, exceptional friendly service with knowledgeable staff who are happy in their job wins hands down.
There’s a lot of discussion with buzz words like; integrity, authenticity, honesty, living our purpose, law of attraction and there’s reason for that. No matter how automated we become in society we admire, respect and will be loyal to companies that provide outstanding customer service and good quality products with reasonable prices.
Sure, there are bargain hunters who’ll always be looking for a deal, but at the end of the day when the products are inferior and the company behind them refuses to guarantee their service and/or the staff are unwilling to go the extra mile the business will go down.
As for anyone seeking employment in what may appear a cut-throat recessive market, the basics will always continue to separate the great from the educated. Here are my thoughts:

• Research the company and know what there policies, mission statement, service is all about so you can present with some authority and show initiative.

• Have a professional resume with experience related to the job description and quality references.

• Dress appropriately for the position you’re applying when applying or attending a job interview. Be clean, hair tidy, in other words look professional.
• Be prompt, cell phone off and focus on getting the position.
• Be confident, stand tall, speak clearly with respect for the interviewer or employer. Be polite and listen to what you’re being asked before responding. Ask intelligent questions about the company.
• Thank the person who interviewed by name.
• Follow-up.

If you’ve done your homework and inquired about the position of the job, researched the company itself and feel fully qualified to perform the tasks required it will be so much easier to present yourself confidently.  Show a willingness to learn.  Especially when you are seeking employment in an area of expertise that you’re interested in, show your passion and willingness to learn. Often your enthusiasm and energy will be more impressive than someone with less experience and little desire.

If you’re unemployed continue to educate yourself in the field of expertise you wish to pursue.  Take a job you are qualified for as a stepping stone to what you want to pursue.  Don’t ever stop learning!  Being complacent in today’s economy will never keep you moving forward. Be willing to learn through volunteer work where not only will you get knowledge, contacts and experience it often can lead to paid employment.

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I hope this helps!

People are quick to express their opinions through tweets, posts, video messaging, without getting facts. When they don’t feel heard or acknowledged they say it a little louder or repeat themselves.  The truth is, they want to convince everyone their opinion is important and matters.  They want to feel heard, understood and important! We all do! And, with so much technology at our fingertips we should feel abundant, confident and happy, but the truth is we’re less ‘connected’ than ever.

Families don’t sit down and share meals together while discussing the daily activities. Everywhere you go people are distracted by cell phones ringing, text messaging and too much stimulation of feeling the need to be, do and have everything. 

Parents, children, teachers, employers, politicians, everyone wants to matter and be heard.  But, how many of us really listen?  How many of us acknowledge and appreciate what others’ have to say?  How many of us express our appreciation for others’ opinions without feeling the need to add our two bits? How often do we sit down eye to eye and carry on a respectful conversation without any interruptions? Do we give our full attention and focus to what REALLY does matter – the people in our life?

If you felt genuinely appreciated by family, friends and co-workers would it empower you? If you felt confident you were understood and what you had to offer was appreciated, would you feel empowered?

Learn to listen intently to others.  Ask pertinent questions with a genuine interest.  Instead of jumping in to express your opinion, ask yourself if what you have to say will make a difference.  Empower the ones around you and stand back to witness the shift that begins to occur.  Hold silent when you don’t have the right words to express.  Communicate effectively and openly with honesty and integrity.

We all matter.  We all have information to share that can benefit someone.  We need to stop the external chatter and listen to what matters the most right in our own neighborhoods.  Establish relationships that you feel you can rely upon when it counts the most.  Forget the excuses of “too busy” and let your friends know how much they matter to you.  Create business relationships allowing your customers to know they matter, and what they need is important.  When you listen you may discover exactly what it is they want that you can provide, rather than assuming what you think they need is what you’re promoting.  In other words, let your customers or clients tell you before you go off telling them.  Back up your products with guarantees you’re prepared to stand behind.  Build trust and rapport, deliver integrity and authenticity and have fun because in the end that’s what matters!

There is no guarantee in life. Too often it’s not until we’re faced with a life-altering decision do we even appreciate the simple pleasures in each fleeting moment. If nothing else you gain from my posts, my message is

• DON’T WAIT
• Don’t postpone tomorrow for what you can achieve today.
• Don’t procrastinate on telling those you love how much they mean to you.
• Don’t follow your passion!

You matter, your life matter, and how you live your life matters!  Follow your dreams.  When you allow your self to fully participate in your own belief in yourself, embody your passion for whatever it is you love your life has meaning.

The passion I’m speaking of is not the sexual type. It’s the passion in your heart & soul that you feel excited, enthusiastic and hungry for more type.  It’s the glow you feel from inside when you talk about it.  It’s the brightness in your eyes when you see it, or the smile on your face when you talk about it.  It’s what inspires you do want more of it.

Your passion doesn’t have to consume every waking moment, but if it did how great would that feel?

When you embrace your passion, learn more about it, act it, feel it, develop it persistently and it never leaves you – it’s then that you know it’s your ‘purpose’.  We all have a purpose. We can have many purposes, but the one we are most passionate about is likely the one you need to focus on.

If you could live in your passion, becoming the expert because you know more than the majority about that passion through persistent research and development then persuasion is a natural evolution.

In everything we do and share with others we are “selling” our thought or ideas.  I understand the resistance many of us have with sales & marketing.  I’m personally resistant and know I have difficulty embracing sales.  But, when I’m talking about what I’m passionate about, sharing it with others who show an interest, my persuasion comes through in my enthusiasm.  I don’t need to ‘sell’ my idea, thought or product.  I don’t really care if others don’t buy into it because no matter what, who, when or where, I can’t lose my passion for it.

SO – if you know your passion, completely invite your passion into your life and allow it to be your friend and you nurture your passion persistently your persuasion will create profit.  Profit may be money, more abundance of passion, more empowered relationships, who knows but I will be willing to bet it’ll feel good.

Your Passion + persistence creates a natural persuasion = profit.  Stop worrying about the future and start following what you’re passionate about TODAY.

–Wendy MacKay–Authentic life coaching with soul awareness

There are many ways to effectively release tension, but in my experience all require honesty with yourself. Admitting everything isn’t “perfect” and neither are you, is essential.  None of us are perfect (although some like to think so). We’re all on a journey in life learning by experience.  Contrast is what teaches us what we don’t want or what we do want in life. How much contrast is showing up for you?

Learning effective ways to ‘release steam’ within you, without affecting others, is something in my opinion, we should all learn at an early age.  Volatile people that go from one emotion quickly into a polar opposite emotion may release negative energy quickly by shouting or physically acting out.  Although it may be effective for them, the people around them are left hurt and confused.  Passive aggressive personalities are more subtle but can still be harmful and often not that effective.

Are you in or familiar with a relationship where one is always seems to be yelling? Does the other hold silence and accepts or contains blame?  Not a good scenario!  Eventually the more docile person will show harmful effects of such a relationship.

So what are healthier ways to access negative emotions and still be happy?

• Exercise is a great physical release of body tension but doesn’t necessarily release mental tension.
• EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique has been proven to be highly effective. Google or Youtube have lots of demonstration on this. (click here to learn more)
• Write down your feelings. Keeping a diary or journal and getting feelings from inside your head onto the paper can be therapeutic.  Do this without judgement, just write what you feel.
• Confronting the situation, with good communication skills that don’t criticisze, blame or condemn any specific person is very beneficial. In other words, talk about your feelings and how “the situation” makes you feel, respect one another for these feelings and come to a better conclusion.
• Talk to yourself.  No, you’re not ‘crazy’ if you talk to yourself, especially if it helps you deal with your internal emotions. Learn to voice your thoughts and feelings and often you can come to a solution that relieves the bad feeling.
• Ask for help.  If you don’t have effective ways right now to access your feelings or express them, ask for help.  Life coaching is extremely effective since good coaches are trained to objectively support and guide you with numerous methods that help.  If your feelings are too deep or affecting your mental health talk to your physician and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist or mental health worker.

Don’t hold your emotions inside a minute longer.  You want to be happy on the outside AND the inside.  Your health depends upon your happiness.  Be pro-active in your health care.  Eat healthy, exercise regularly and learn to communicate effectively.

Enjoy life!  Money, relationships, success all depend on how happy you are as a whole person.  You are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy in body.  Each, and every part of you needs to be nurtured.  You matter!

If you have other suggestions on effective ways to release your negative emotions please leave your comments below. Share what works for you and help someone along the way.

If you would like a free consultation to see if coaching is the answer for you contact me on this link.

Have a HAPPY day, week, year, lifetime!

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut or wanting to achieve better results than previously it could be time to begin asking yourself some questions. We do what we do as long as we know what we know and never consciously choose to change. “Old habits die hard”, have you heard that saying? New habits require focus, commitment and consistency. It’s been said it takes a minimum of 21 days of repetition to create a new habit. I believe it depends on how deep your desire to change is, how long you’ve been doing what you’re wanting to change, and how much you believe in yourself and the ability to change.

The first step is recognizing that you’re in a pattern you want to change. Being aware and able to objectively look at what’s not working to look at ways that feel more inspiring is a great start.

It always helps to write or journal your thoughts. Writing your thoughts, not typing can be very therapeutic. It takes the thoughts from your head to the paper in a process that allows you to have a different perspective. The more you write and allow all your feelings to arise the more clarity you gain. When you’ve said what you felt you needed to say leave it. Take a walk, call a friend, do some exercise, allow yourself some space. Later, when you’re ready to continue with a new awareness try reading what you wrote and see if you can gain any insight.

Then the real work comes. Of course, as a life coach I would be remiss not to suggest that my services would be a big advantageous in helping you achieve a new inspiring goal for success. Regardless I am going to give you some valuable tips.

• As clearly as you can write out all the things you want. Don’t hold back, dream big.
• Then write all the qualities you have and why you deserve what you want.
• Then ask yourself when, why or how do you get derailed. What are the patterns of the past?
• What can you do to change?
• What are you willing to do to change?
• What do you need to stay committed to changing?
• Make a conscious decision to stop what’s been limiting you and choose what you need to make the change you want.
• Every single day spend at least 15 minutes in the morning writing down what you will do that day to focus on your goal, then another 15 minutes at the end of the day journaling what you did and the results you achieved.
• Continue to stay focused, committed and consistent.

When your progress isn’t happening as quickly as you would like go back to where you started and re-read what you originally wrote.  What do you notice?  Can you tweak your plan and up your goal?  What progress have you made?

Keep asking yourself empowering questions, record your answers and stay aligned with your feelings.  What you’re feeling from the gut must be resonating with what you are wanting.  When you feel off-balance or less than inspired get real and ask yourself why.

You can do succeed! Don’t criticize or blame yourself for past mistakes or current challenges, just keep focusing on the goal you want and know you will accomplish it as long as you are persistent enough.

I’d love to hear your comments, questions and all about the success you’re making.

I’ve had shingles (stress-related), fibromyalgia (stress-related) and suffered for years from migraine headaches which I was told were the result of stress.  I don’t think of myself as a stressful individual.  I’m not an angry person.  I am caring, considerate and sympathetic, often traits of people who suffer from stress.  Care-givers, thoughtful, caring and considerate people often take on the pain and stress of their family, friends and patients.  They want to help and believe by being supportive and empathetic they can take the problems away for others who suffer.

The truth is: Only the person with the problem can fix the problem.  Stress is the result of under-lying problems or issues of our mind causing physical symptoms.  It’s our bodies way of telling us we are out of alignment.  There ARE ways to resolve it.

Despite the fact, in my experience anyway, that physicians tend to dismiss the suffering stress can cause and don’t offer any solutions there are many ways to alleviate stress.

Too bad so many suffer from stress when there are solutions!  Our bodies comprise of body, mind and soul and should be healed as such.

Our North American medical systems need to be more holistic.  It’s unfortunate that there is such an imbalance as to who receives help and who doesn’t, which all comes down to money and knowledge.  There are many ways to lessen stress that don’t cost anything when you know how to use them.  They are not harmful.  They are not drugs.  Everyone should have access to them.

If you suffer from pain and have been told it’s stress-related or what you’ve been doing isn’t working consider a consultation with me. I am not a physician, counselor, therapist or medical professional. I have experienced the frustration of suffering in pain alone. I have alleviated my pain and proven the prognosis of my ‘disease’ to be wrong.  I am certified as a life coach and choose to inform people of options that could help them.  I choose to empower myself to feel happier, healthier and free of pain.  If you want to find out if the processes I use could help you send me an email at wendy@wendymackaycoachinginc.com tell me a little about what you need, how to contact you and let’s see if we can get rid of your stress.

Disclaimer: Any action you take is your responsibility. I do not guarantee results.

About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and told by my rheumatologist that I would likely be in a wheelchair within 5 years.  I was devastated!  I had been taking the very best nutritional supplements, had always been physically active, was happy in my marriage and I couldn’t quite grasp why this was happening to me. Eat healthy, exercise and rest – isn’t that what we’re told to do to stay healthy?

I wasn’t given any hope by my physicians and my body wouldn’t tolerant anti-inflammatories that were prescribed. The only thing I was told was “it’s stress-related”.  I didn’t think I was stressed!  I didn’t feel stressed!  How could this happen?

WHAT???

I made a conscious decision I would not accept my diagnosis.  I was not about to fall victim to stress.  I sought alternative help, began appreciating life more and stayed active, despite the pain.  With a positive attitude, perseverance and a healthy diet I continued to keep my muscle tone and optimism.

I am not diminishing pain felt from stress-related diseases.  I can relate to pain and suffering. I’m not a medical practitioner and am not making any medical claims.  What each and every one of us chooses to do about our own condition is our choice.  What works for one person may not for another.

I simply know that being given a diagnosis that I had a condition as the result of stress, with a poor prognosis was unacceptable for me.

If stress is the root cause of so many diseases people are suffering from, why aren’t people being taught more effective ways of dealing with stress?  Why isn’t the cause being treated instead of the symptoms being masked by prescription drugs?

I feel so grateful for discovering the answers to my pain.  A holistic approach to caring for my body has become routine.  Learning how to relax and enjoy life is a blessing. Do I still have fibromyalgia?  I know there’s still joint pain and I have flare ups, but I manage the pain and I live a healthy active life riding horses, walking, swimming, traveling and I’m NOT in a wheelchair.

I love teaching others how to find happiness.  I love inspiring and empowering people to try alternative methods that they feel aligned with.

I appreciate the body I have, the mind that functions well and the ‘soul awareness’ living happy. Meditating daily, staying positive. consistently learning new processes of the law of attraction and practicing healthy strategies is what balances my life. It could make a difference for you too!

If you, or anyone you know suffers from a stress-related disease and would like to learn new strategies that could benefit your over-all health leave me a comment or email me at wendy@wendymackaycoachinginc.com

I recently developed a course ‘Discovering 7 Secrets to Happiness‘ and also give 1-on-1 coaching. Perhaps your stress could be released or eliminated with inspiration instead of being left on your own with a diagnosis that is less than satisfactory.

I prefer the direct approach and personal connecting with people so rather than opt-in to receive some free gimmic email me and tell me how I may help you.  Let’s talk and see if you resonate with my ideas.  wendy@wendymackaycoachinginc.com

Go out and have some fun – that always helps relieve stress!

I also attracted a connection on Linkedin with 2 coaches who graduated from the same coaching academy as I did.  They are in the process of launching their ‘Happiness’ course, just as Alexandria and I are.  All of this confirms that people are realizing the importance of feeling happy. After all why do we do what we do if it isn’t to feel happy, loved and appreciated?

What is it you feel overwhelmed with in your life? 

With cell phones, social media and economic information over-load I believe, we as a society, are losing touch with simple pleasures that bring us happiness.

We all want to feel loved, appreciated, respected and hopeful.  We want inspiring relationships that bring us happiness and love.  We want to be appreciated for our hard work in our careers and to be compensated our labor.  We want to enjoy good food, a home to call our own and people to share our life with.  It all sounds simple, right?  So why is there over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, unemployment and homeless people who have talent and integrity?  Why are some of the wealthiest countries experiencing economic crashes when there is an abundance of resources and qualified people to work?

Why are so many so unhappy?

If you feel like you’re spinning around on a hamster wheel and afraid to jump off, or riding a roller coaster of emotions, STOP!

It’s so easy to get caught up in the RAT RACE of life!  But, becoming aware you’re feeling overwhelmed is the first step to empowering yourself to take action.

Take control of your life. Decide what you WANT and begin to make the necessary changes to achieve your success.

Some steps you may want to consider:

• Limit your time spent reading or sending emails – determine how much value you receive and whether the information you read is moving you towards your goals, then eliminate or ‘unsubscribe’ from distractions.

• Schedule your time between personal & professional goals and stick to what you decide is most beneficial.  Use your time wisely when necessary, but remember to allow for ‘down’ time.

• Set daily intentions to focus on and stay focused.

• Create incentives for yourself that inspire and motivate you for success.

• Remember to appreciate even the smallest steps to success.  Too often we forget to realize the progress we’re making, especially if we don’t journal our progress.

• Share your goals with someone who is willing to encourage and hold you accountable to succeeding.  Often in sharing the other person gives feedback and a different perspective that can support you.

• Do activities that make you happy rather than just zoning out in front of the television set.  Read books that inspire you, as well as teach you something about your topic of interest.  Join local organizations where you meet new people and expand your circle of friends.

These are only a few suggestions.  If you are interested in learning how to attract happiness and success while doing what you love to do, or are interested in discovering techniques that are proven to help join me on facebook or email me to inquire when the next ‘Wishful Thanking – Discovering 7 Secrets to Happiness‘ group starts.