Have you ever asked yourself "Why am I here". Paramahansa Yogananda believes it is very good karma to even ask this question. If you have asked yourself this question then you are contemplating your purpose.
One of my favorite teachers is Aadil Palkhivala who travels the world teaching. I went to one of his workshops and he talked about the '4 step process for why we exist' which I will try to give a very high-level description of.
1 = Life mission (purpose) Note: This is different then what I call a mission which is how you will accomplish your purpose (we will talk about that in 2 weeks)
2 = Acquisition of wealth
3 = Pursuit of pleasure
4 = Spirituality
Your life mission is most important and the other 3 will vary depending on this. Your life mission (purpose) is different than that for other people. If you are someone who's life mission is to care for others (lets say you have to work 10 hours a day to provide for family). Then your #2-4 will be different than that of someone who's life mission is to be a spiritual leader. For the first person they may require very little (if any) spirituality to fulfil their purpose and maybe more wealth.
Your challenge:
Write down what you think your purpose is. Even if you have done this in the past take a moment to re-evaluate because it may have changed. That's it.
What I'm working on:
I always say my purpose is to live in alignment with my vision and mission. My vision is "Success and well being for all who desire it". My vision is big and encompasses my personal and professional life. My mission is "To foster and encourage positive thought and action". Just because I strive for grand objectives does not mean I am perfect. Those that know me best know I can be angry, moody and judgemental. I'm sure they would even throw a few other words in. But I still want to work on improving myself each day. I had a friend say once that this is what she admired most about me. My flaws are why I strive each day to develop myself personally and why I try to support those around me.
Have a fantastic week and please share with us!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Week 6 - Results
I decided to throw this in and move forward with my planned challenges starting next week. Why? Because as I mentioned last week with Action you may or may not be getting results at this point. If you are then congratulations! Hopefully you are beginning to experience all of the benefits from your success.
The way we measure success is from results. You set out a course, follow it, and you get results. Sometimes the results are what you had hoped for and sometimes not. The unexpected results can be better then you imagined, or can fall short. My greatest desire is for you to get good, no great, results. When you do you will feel more confident and happier. Happiness and joy allow you to have a sense of well being which helps to keep you healthy. Only things that are in a state of imbalance are turbulent and destructive. We are creators.
THE CHALLENGE
Create a list of your results since you have started. Don't think any successes are too small. Any little thing that has come about from your work deserves credit including still reading this blog. My brother Dan is around Day 30 of quitting smoking. Talk about a success story!
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
I was in FL for 12 days to get the condo on the market. My list of tasks was long and some how I managed to stay with it. As I mentioned last week I also had the help of family and contractors and cannot thank them enough. We have a great Realtor and are getting a good response. Hopefully my hard work will pay off. Having a goal to sell a condo in FL in a down market can feel like a long-shot but that just made me work harder at making sure the place would sparkle. And we did some staging. No wires anywhere, the dining room table is set with pretty new dishes and napkins, silk flowers, etc. Now we wait...
I also heard from my Publisher. Surprisingly they did not ask me to change my title of Yen Path but did ask me to change the subtitle which will now be Taking Steps Towards What You Want In Life. They wanted it to be more descriptive. I'm okay with that.
My third goal of staying grounded and rested has been the biggest challenge but yesterday was very relaxing. Today will be too and tomorrow is my 50th birthday which I am actually looking forward to. I almost feel like my husband and I are moving into the phase of our lives that we were meant for. :)
Okay that's it for now so create your list and share your results with us. I'd love to hear from you.
All the best and Live Well!
The way we measure success is from results. You set out a course, follow it, and you get results. Sometimes the results are what you had hoped for and sometimes not. The unexpected results can be better then you imagined, or can fall short. My greatest desire is for you to get good, no great, results. When you do you will feel more confident and happier. Happiness and joy allow you to have a sense of well being which helps to keep you healthy. Only things that are in a state of imbalance are turbulent and destructive. We are creators.
THE CHALLENGE
Create a list of your results since you have started. Don't think any successes are too small. Any little thing that has come about from your work deserves credit including still reading this blog. My brother Dan is around Day 30 of quitting smoking. Talk about a success story!
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
I was in FL for 12 days to get the condo on the market. My list of tasks was long and some how I managed to stay with it. As I mentioned last week I also had the help of family and contractors and cannot thank them enough. We have a great Realtor and are getting a good response. Hopefully my hard work will pay off. Having a goal to sell a condo in FL in a down market can feel like a long-shot but that just made me work harder at making sure the place would sparkle. And we did some staging. No wires anywhere, the dining room table is set with pretty new dishes and napkins, silk flowers, etc. Now we wait...
I also heard from my Publisher. Surprisingly they did not ask me to change my title of Yen Path but did ask me to change the subtitle which will now be Taking Steps Towards What You Want In Life. They wanted it to be more descriptive. I'm okay with that.
My third goal of staying grounded and rested has been the biggest challenge but yesterday was very relaxing. Today will be too and tomorrow is my 50th birthday which I am actually looking forward to. I almost feel like my husband and I are moving into the phase of our lives that we were meant for. :)
Okay that's it for now so create your list and share your results with us. I'd love to hear from you.
All the best and Live Well!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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!
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!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Week 4 Challenge - Resolve
Hello.
It's funny that this week I wanted to talk about resolve. One of my goals for the 52Week Challenge is to sell the Florida condo and I arrived last night ready to accomplish a multitude of tasks. It will be close to a miracle to accomplish everything I want to but there are lots of hours in the day and I am ready for the challenge.
But when I walked into a very hot condo last night I realized I had a new to-do item. And as I sit here typing almost 24 hours later I am trying to relax and find my resolve. It would be easy to say "I'm hot and don't want to do any of this now". (Plus I also noticed two other things so my list is growing not shrinking).
How amazing that this is exactly what I wanted to talk about even before these things started happening. Sometimes when you get going with a goal you may feel like it is "2 steps forward and 1 step back". Resolve is a character I admire in people. It's that stick-to-it attitude. Throwing your arms in the air and giving up doesn't accomplish anything.
Frustration is to be expected. These are hurdles you can either leap over or find a creative way to get around. Don't succumb to frustration or fear (of success or failure). Be courageous and steadfast. I will paraphrase something I heard my brother Dan say the other day that I really admire. Sometimes its just standing up for what you want that is the win. Now that's resolve! That's the attitude that will move mountains and even if it doesn't you will look back and say "I showed up".
It's not just fear or frustration that can hold you back. It can also be something like guilt. Watch when you say "I should" or "I shouldn't". It usually means some guilt is sneaking in and that can pull you off track too. Stick with it! You can make adjustments as you navigate your way towards your goal; just don't give up.
The reason I wanted to talk about resolve now is because starting next week we will be getting into some challenges that will make you think a bit. Sometimes that can derail you all on its own. Let's get ready and toughen up a bit. Let's be confident and keep plugging away. You may even find it's kind of exciting.
The Challenge
Your challenge for this week is simple: Understand s*%# happens. And when it does breathe through it, shake it off, chill out, talk about it, write about it, laugh about it... You get the idea.
Have a great week and share with us by posting a comment.
It's funny that this week I wanted to talk about resolve. One of my goals for the 52Week Challenge is to sell the Florida condo and I arrived last night ready to accomplish a multitude of tasks. It will be close to a miracle to accomplish everything I want to but there are lots of hours in the day and I am ready for the challenge.
But when I walked into a very hot condo last night I realized I had a new to-do item. And as I sit here typing almost 24 hours later I am trying to relax and find my resolve. It would be easy to say "I'm hot and don't want to do any of this now". (Plus I also noticed two other things so my list is growing not shrinking).
How amazing that this is exactly what I wanted to talk about even before these things started happening. Sometimes when you get going with a goal you may feel like it is "2 steps forward and 1 step back". Resolve is a character I admire in people. It's that stick-to-it attitude. Throwing your arms in the air and giving up doesn't accomplish anything.
Frustration is to be expected. These are hurdles you can either leap over or find a creative way to get around. Don't succumb to frustration or fear (of success or failure). Be courageous and steadfast. I will paraphrase something I heard my brother Dan say the other day that I really admire. Sometimes its just standing up for what you want that is the win. Now that's resolve! That's the attitude that will move mountains and even if it doesn't you will look back and say "I showed up".
It's not just fear or frustration that can hold you back. It can also be something like guilt. Watch when you say "I should" or "I shouldn't". It usually means some guilt is sneaking in and that can pull you off track too. Stick with it! You can make adjustments as you navigate your way towards your goal; just don't give up.
The reason I wanted to talk about resolve now is because starting next week we will be getting into some challenges that will make you think a bit. Sometimes that can derail you all on its own. Let's get ready and toughen up a bit. Let's be confident and keep plugging away. You may even find it's kind of exciting.
The Challenge
Your challenge for this week is simple: Understand s*%# happens. And when it does breathe through it, shake it off, chill out, talk about it, write about it, laugh about it... You get the idea.
Have a great week and share with us by posting a comment.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Week Three Challenge
The Challenge
This week I want you to build your network. This will help you to stay motivated over the weeks ahead. I'm going to simply give you some ideas and if you want to add additional ideas please feel free to do so.
Relationships are a very important part of our existence. It is possible you will want to create new relationships or find those people that share your passion for creating positive change. If you want to read my latest post on relationships you can go to http://gallaghersolutions.blogspot.com/2010/06/healthy-relationships.html.
Here are my ideas:
-Mentors: Mentors are people you admire that have already proven their success in your eyes. Ask them to mentor you through your process. They will probably feel honored and it doesn't take much time. Just occassional check-ins where you can ask for their opinion.
-Mastermind partners: Find one or two people that share your interest and meet weekly. This will keep you motivated and you can share ideas. They will keep you on track and will point out if you are starting to fall behind.
-Coaches: We are trained to help you get results. So if all else fails hire someone to help you get going. It may make a profound difference in your life.
-Friends and family: Use them! They will help keep you on track and will celebrate your successes. If this doesn't sound like the people you know then use the other ideas I mentioned above. :)
-Network on-line: Like with this blog. We are here to help.
Take ownership; don't blame others and most importantly have fun!
What I'm working on:
BTW - My update for last week. I already got a cold. A good sign I need to keep up on my goal #3 and stay grounded and take care of myself. But I do have a book deal in the making and the FL condo is about ready to go on the market. Lots of progress but now time for some rest.
My networks: I have a mastermind partner that I have been working with for a year and a half. Prior to that I was working with a coach. And I have great friends and family that keep my honest. They are not afraid to tell me when I am bluffing. Have you ever done that? Have you ever made a statement about yourself and made a friend or family member burst out laughing? Good reality checks are hard to come by. Brush off the sting and laugh about it. It's okay to let your ego build up but sometimes we need it brought back to reality a little bit.
Have a great week!!!!
This week I want you to build your network. This will help you to stay motivated over the weeks ahead. I'm going to simply give you some ideas and if you want to add additional ideas please feel free to do so.
Relationships are a very important part of our existence. It is possible you will want to create new relationships or find those people that share your passion for creating positive change. If you want to read my latest post on relationships you can go to http://gallaghersolutions.blogspot.com/2010/06/healthy-relationships.html.
Here are my ideas:
-Mentors: Mentors are people you admire that have already proven their success in your eyes. Ask them to mentor you through your process. They will probably feel honored and it doesn't take much time. Just occassional check-ins where you can ask for their opinion.
-Mastermind partners: Find one or two people that share your interest and meet weekly. This will keep you motivated and you can share ideas. They will keep you on track and will point out if you are starting to fall behind.
-Coaches: We are trained to help you get results. So if all else fails hire someone to help you get going. It may make a profound difference in your life.
-Friends and family: Use them! They will help keep you on track and will celebrate your successes. If this doesn't sound like the people you know then use the other ideas I mentioned above. :)
-Network on-line: Like with this blog. We are here to help.
Take ownership; don't blame others and most importantly have fun!
What I'm working on:
BTW - My update for last week. I already got a cold. A good sign I need to keep up on my goal #3 and stay grounded and take care of myself. But I do have a book deal in the making and the FL condo is about ready to go on the market. Lots of progress but now time for some rest.
My networks: I have a mastermind partner that I have been working with for a year and a half. Prior to that I was working with a coach. And I have great friends and family that keep my honest. They are not afraid to tell me when I am bluffing. Have you ever done that? Have you ever made a statement about yourself and made a friend or family member burst out laughing? Good reality checks are hard to come by. Brush off the sting and laugh about it. It's okay to let your ego build up but sometimes we need it brought back to reality a little bit.
Have a great week!!!!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Week Two Challenge
Hello.
I am doing the week 2 post a bit early just because I have some time today. If you are still working on your Week One Challenge then stay with it and when you are ready go ahead and get started.
Before we move forward I think it is important to clarify my intention. When I say positive thought can profoundly change your world I mean it. However I understand there are real hardships and struggles we all face and they require time to digest, process and assimilate. Yes positive thought can make a difference with the real struggles but my intention is to stop bad habits. Many of us have a genuine situation that causes us to be fearful, angry, sad, etc. But there comes a point when you should be able to move on. Life doesn't need to harden you. You may do this because you think you are protecting yourself but in fact you are hurting yourself by eliminating the opportunity to bring joy back into your life.
Week Two Challenge - Practice Right Thinking
Now that you have your goals from last week have you hit any hurdles like negative self-talk or judgements (from yourself or others)? Do you feel the need to settle and make your goals smaller? If so please take a moment to re-evaluate your goal(s) and make them bigger. Please don't settle.
Next think about what you consider to be failures in your past and see if you can uncover some self-defeating practices like self-sabotage. It's easy to blame your failures on others or complain but this is how you undermine yourself so stop it. Learn from the past and move forward in a fresh new way. Don't repeat the same mistakes.
Here's a common example - Your goal is to lose weight (FYI - We'll talk another week about good goal wording which this is not however it is a common phrase). You start to be successful and you start to look and feel better. You begin to get positive attention. And then you revert back to your old ways and gain the weight back. There are many reasons this can happen but for this example I want to talk about self-sabotage. When you look better (or are more successful in some way) your identity changes and you need to be clear about who you want to be. Don't worry about what people may be saying about you (good or bad). Lead by creating a good example and know if people are jealous it's because they want what you have. Be kind to them and to yourself. Stay on track with your goals and tell them to join our challenge.
To keep it simple for now this is all I ask. Think about the past failures so you will not repeat them and instead create a new image right now. See your beauty and be comfortable and happy with it now. Imagine how you will move through your day. Role playing in your minds eye will help you navigate more easily in reality. This is how you can use the concept of right thinking to help align with your goal(s) before we move any further. If you want more information on right thinking you can go to my other blog at http://gallaghersolutions.blogspot.com/.
What I'm working on:
A common way I can create failure with my goals is by what is known by runners as "hitting the wall". I start the race (my goal) too strong and simply run out of steam. For me my right-thinking shift is from total excitement to one of feeling grounded. I need to remind myself to take time out to rest and regroup. I need to pace myself. So right when I feel like going full throttle I take a deep breath and slow down. I find it helps to strategize. If you want my Strategizing Worksheet you can purchase my first book Four Steps to a Better Life for $9.95 http://www.gallaghersolutions.com/book.html.
Okay have a great week and be sure to share your ideas, goals, successes...
Live Well.
I am doing the week 2 post a bit early just because I have some time today. If you are still working on your Week One Challenge then stay with it and when you are ready go ahead and get started.
Before we move forward I think it is important to clarify my intention. When I say positive thought can profoundly change your world I mean it. However I understand there are real hardships and struggles we all face and they require time to digest, process and assimilate. Yes positive thought can make a difference with the real struggles but my intention is to stop bad habits. Many of us have a genuine situation that causes us to be fearful, angry, sad, etc. But there comes a point when you should be able to move on. Life doesn't need to harden you. You may do this because you think you are protecting yourself but in fact you are hurting yourself by eliminating the opportunity to bring joy back into your life.
Week Two Challenge - Practice Right Thinking
Now that you have your goals from last week have you hit any hurdles like negative self-talk or judgements (from yourself or others)? Do you feel the need to settle and make your goals smaller? If so please take a moment to re-evaluate your goal(s) and make them bigger. Please don't settle.
Next think about what you consider to be failures in your past and see if you can uncover some self-defeating practices like self-sabotage. It's easy to blame your failures on others or complain but this is how you undermine yourself so stop it. Learn from the past and move forward in a fresh new way. Don't repeat the same mistakes.
Here's a common example - Your goal is to lose weight (FYI - We'll talk another week about good goal wording which this is not however it is a common phrase). You start to be successful and you start to look and feel better. You begin to get positive attention. And then you revert back to your old ways and gain the weight back. There are many reasons this can happen but for this example I want to talk about self-sabotage. When you look better (or are more successful in some way) your identity changes and you need to be clear about who you want to be. Don't worry about what people may be saying about you (good or bad). Lead by creating a good example and know if people are jealous it's because they want what you have. Be kind to them and to yourself. Stay on track with your goals and tell them to join our challenge.
To keep it simple for now this is all I ask. Think about the past failures so you will not repeat them and instead create a new image right now. See your beauty and be comfortable and happy with it now. Imagine how you will move through your day. Role playing in your minds eye will help you navigate more easily in reality. This is how you can use the concept of right thinking to help align with your goal(s) before we move any further. If you want more information on right thinking you can go to my other blog at http://gallaghersolutions.blogspot.com/.
What I'm working on:
A common way I can create failure with my goals is by what is known by runners as "hitting the wall". I start the race (my goal) too strong and simply run out of steam. For me my right-thinking shift is from total excitement to one of feeling grounded. I need to remind myself to take time out to rest and regroup. I need to pace myself. So right when I feel like going full throttle I take a deep breath and slow down. I find it helps to strategize. If you want my Strategizing Worksheet you can purchase my first book Four Steps to a Better Life for $9.95 http://www.gallaghersolutions.com/book.html.
Okay have a great week and be sure to share your ideas, goals, successes...
Live Well.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Week One Challenge
Hello and welcome.
Overview:
Our start date is just two days away so I doing the posting now. As I mentioned each week I will share an idea, or objective you can work on with me. We will call it our challenge because I don't know about you but I'm always up for a fun, new challenge. I don't think of a challenge as hard; just exciting. It helps me to show up and step up.
Over the next 52 weeks we must each follow our own path but I hope you will find that having like-minded individuals working together towards their success and wellness with you will make a profound difference. The journey is meant to be fun and uplifting. You are invited to share this challenge with people you think may be interested. Please make sure to sign up today so you can post your results. Sharing your successes and failures allows you help others. And the act of writing helps you to gain insight.
Each week I will post a challenge we can all work on. If there is something you would prefer to do it then again just share your ideas and outcomes. I would love to hear from you.
Week One Challenge:
Write down your goal(s) that you want to accomplish by next year at this time. Just by writing your goal down increases the likelihood that you will succeed. Recently I was cleaning out some folders and found a list I made years ago; long before I even knew anything about life coaching. Can you believe everything on that list I not only accomplished but exceeded? There were things on the list I didn't even remember wanting that long ago. I wanted a home on a lake or a beach -- got it. I wanted to earn a certain amount of money -- almost doubled it. Go ahead and write down your goals. That may seem like a simple challenge for the week and that's good. Baby steps will get us there. In future weeks we will talk about good goal wording, vision statements and so on; so you may rewrite your goals later which is fine.
What I'm working on:
I have three goals for this year. The first is that my husband and I want to sell both of our condos and move into our new dream home. The second is to complete the editing for the Yen Path: Awaken Your Heart's Desire manuscript (which is complete) and move into the publishing/promotion phase. As I thought about my goals this morning on the elliptical at the gym I realized both will take a lot of focus. This helped me to realize I need a third goal which is to engage in activities that will keep me feeling grounded and healthy . Too much change can leave us feeling unraveled so you may want to consider adding this goal as well. For me self care (good nutrition, gentle exercise, yoga, massage, facials and quiet) plus fun times with family and friends should create a good balance for me.
Obstacles:
Over the next 52 weeks obstacles will come up. Sometimes you must stop to tend to these things and sometimes you must identify them as a distraction and stay focused. If you feel unsure ask people you trust for their support.
Opportunities:
Now we begin on our journey. Yen Path will lead you to amazing opportunties if you just let it. This is your path but is also mine. One I have spent a lifetime developing. I believe you will benefit from my approach; my method. Let's get started!
All the best and Live Well. Jenny
Overview:
Our start date is just two days away so I doing the posting now. As I mentioned each week I will share an idea, or objective you can work on with me. We will call it our challenge because I don't know about you but I'm always up for a fun, new challenge. I don't think of a challenge as hard; just exciting. It helps me to show up and step up.
Over the next 52 weeks we must each follow our own path but I hope you will find that having like-minded individuals working together towards their success and wellness with you will make a profound difference. The journey is meant to be fun and uplifting. You are invited to share this challenge with people you think may be interested. Please make sure to sign up today so you can post your results. Sharing your successes and failures allows you help others. And the act of writing helps you to gain insight.
Each week I will post a challenge we can all work on. If there is something you would prefer to do it then again just share your ideas and outcomes. I would love to hear from you.
Week One Challenge:
Write down your goal(s) that you want to accomplish by next year at this time. Just by writing your goal down increases the likelihood that you will succeed. Recently I was cleaning out some folders and found a list I made years ago; long before I even knew anything about life coaching. Can you believe everything on that list I not only accomplished but exceeded? There were things on the list I didn't even remember wanting that long ago. I wanted a home on a lake or a beach -- got it. I wanted to earn a certain amount of money -- almost doubled it. Go ahead and write down your goals. That may seem like a simple challenge for the week and that's good. Baby steps will get us there. In future weeks we will talk about good goal wording, vision statements and so on; so you may rewrite your goals later which is fine.
What I'm working on:
I have three goals for this year. The first is that my husband and I want to sell both of our condos and move into our new dream home. The second is to complete the editing for the Yen Path: Awaken Your Heart's Desire manuscript (which is complete) and move into the publishing/promotion phase. As I thought about my goals this morning on the elliptical at the gym I realized both will take a lot of focus. This helped me to realize I need a third goal which is to engage in activities that will keep me feeling grounded and healthy . Too much change can leave us feeling unraveled so you may want to consider adding this goal as well. For me self care (good nutrition, gentle exercise, yoga, massage, facials and quiet) plus fun times with family and friends should create a good balance for me.
Obstacles:
Over the next 52 weeks obstacles will come up. Sometimes you must stop to tend to these things and sometimes you must identify them as a distraction and stay focused. If you feel unsure ask people you trust for their support.
Opportunities:
Now we begin on our journey. Yen Path will lead you to amazing opportunties if you just let it. This is your path but is also mine. One I have spent a lifetime developing. I believe you will benefit from my approach; my method. Let's get started!
All the best and Live Well. Jenny
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