Week 5 Challenge - Action!

Maybe by now; or in the near future; you will start to notice you are losing interest in your goal. Why does that happen? If its important enough to set a goal around then its probably worth striving for so this weeks challenge will provide tips to keep you moving.

Action is the key word. Whether you are actually doing something or preparing to do something counts. Maybe now is a time for reflection, gaining new insight, getting new information, saving money or making the space in your life for the goal. Again; it all counts so use that as a motivator and stay on track.

If you've read my book Four Steps to a Better Life you know that Action is the third step. Without action the first two steps would be a waste of time and step 4 would never happen. All you will have is regret if you put off important goals. If you want to purchase a copy of the book for $9.95 you can go to http://www.gallaghersolutions.com/book.html.

The Challenge:

Think of at least one thing you will promise to complete this week. Here are some ideas:

-Do you want to take some time to reflect? You can do this yourself or find someone you can talk to. Or journal. Schedule time with someone now or block off time to journal in the next few days.

-If you are not sure why you are not getting the results you want step back for a moment and consider a new approach. This may require gaining new insight or learning a new approach. Do some research or talk to other people that have been successful with a similar goal. It can really help. Continuing to do something the same way when you are not getting good results is a waste of time. For example; maybe you aren't meant to 'diet'. Maybe instead you should try eating only whole foods or getting more movement in your day. Maybe you need to play vs. exercise. Pick something to do and block off some time to do it. Note: The challenges in the next few weeks will help you to gain better clarity around your goal, and that will also help.

-Do you feel like something is missing? Find the resources you need whether its people, money, supplies, and so on. Don't struggle if you don't have to and you don't have to. Make this as easy as possible. If your goal was to start saving money but you are finding it hard work then think of little things you can do to reward yourself. Ask friends or family to acknowledge your good efforts. That may sound funny but people would love to tell you they are proud of you and that can help a lot. Or visualize what it is you want from your saving. You can even hang a picture to remind you. This may be a new car or a picture of a pile of money to remind you of your desired nest egg. This week find the picture or ask your friend or family member to acknowledge your effort.

Those are just a few ideas. Please post and share your ideas. We'd love to hear from you! FYI - I know this post is a little early but I will be away this weekend and wanted to make sure to get this out by Monday 7/19. If you want you can start now or wait. Have this challenge completed in one week from your start date.

What I'm working on:

I'm still in FL getting the condo ready to go on the market. One of my goals (and my husbands) is to sell our two condos and buy a home. I have a list a mile long of things to accomplish and I am chipping away at it. My family is amazing. My sister, nephew and his wife, Dad, Aunt and cousins have all been pitching in. When I do move my Mom has already offered to help and my sister-in-law Patty called yesterday to offer her assistance as well. My husband is back home working, taking care of the pets and getting that condo ready to go on the market. I cannot tell you how much it means to me that I have such a great support system.

Then yesterday I got an email from my husband telling me a new home went on the market in Sarasota that I may be interested in. I absolutely love this home and will drive the 3 hours to the west coast of FL this Friday to meet with the Realtor. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

My second goal (completing Yen Path: Awakening Your Heart's Desire) has already moved into the publishing phase. I got a publisher and the contract is signed. They have the manuscript and in a few weeks I will start working with their editor. The fact that I even got a publisher is still surreal. I'm thrilled and looking forward to the projected August 2011 release.

My third goal (staying grounded while I work on two big goals) is going okay. I haven't been getting much sleep which is not good for me but I've been happy and having fun with my family so that helps. This morning I went to a yoga class and used the elliptical and plan on having a clean diet this week.

So that's it for now. The Week 6 Challenge will be posted on or before 7/25 so you can start on it on 7/25 (which by the way will be my 50th birthday).

All the best and Live Well!