This last year put me into a tail spin. I’ve had more change in that one year than ever before. Stop already!
I feel like I’m flapping parallel to the ground, holding on to a flimsy flag poll. I need to catch my breath.
What ever happened to moderation? You know, things in small, manageable pieces? I need another vacation!
Now is when I have to remind myself that “this too will pass.” My new mantra.
Now is when I need to be faithful with my affirmation, my positive reinforcing statements of gratefulness. My frame of mind seems to change for the better when I do my affirmations.
For example: “Thank you God for my health, thank you for my discipline, and thank you God for my courage, conviction and determination.”
Or: “Thank you God for my health, thank you for my discipline, and thank you God for my determination, success and happiness.”
The idea of affirmations is that the first statement is being thankful for something you have already accomplished. The second statement is being thankful for something you are currently working on. The third statement is being thankful for 3 things you want to accomplish.
Again, this needs some soul searching. Be honest with your choices. No one has to know. But the power of affirmations is documented, and well worth the exercise. The act of reinforcing your goals is a constant reminder of what you want to accomplish. It seeds the goals into your subconscious, where they are worked on behind the scenes. The more you open yourself up to accomplishment, the sooner it will happen.
Recite your affirmations in the morning before you get out of bed, sometime midday when you can focus on them, and at night before you go to sleep. These statements need to be the first thing on your mind in the morning, and the last thing on your mind at night.
Think of it, focus on it, and make it happen!
Happy Living!
Christia
The Most Selfish Woman in America!
When I think about living my passion, I think about how lucky I am to have another chance to do just that. And how important it is not to let this opportunity be wasted.
It takes introspection to tap into what that passion looks like. It takes being true to yourself, and not worrying about what other people think you should do.
What I’ve discovered is that my passion is not conventional. It’s not the normal 9-5, working in a cubical job. But that’s also how I know I’m on the right track. I’m not a conventional, 9-5 person, by any stretch of the imagination.
Another way to know that I’m on the right track is that my passion reflects what I’ve been interested in, and have been doing in my life for years. My researching nutrition, supplements, exercise and attitude all this time was an indication that I have a true love for that knowledge. I’ve been sharing it with family and friends all along the way, with a passion I might add.
You may not have had the time to indulge in your passions in your old life. Good news flash: now you do!
Serious soul searching is required here. And don’t edit yourself, like I’ve said before. Think outside the box.
Ask yourself what would make you bound out of bed every morning? What would make you feel like you were contributing to the world? What would make you glad to be alive?
Now keep a journal of your ideas. Find the common thread. Again, no editing.
How do you feel about that thread? Does it excite you? Give you that chill you’ve been missing? Bring a smile to your face? That is your goal.
Now that I can actually make my passion into a career and lifestyle, the possibilities are endless. And the reality of that is thrilling! But also a little overwhelming. That’s where courage, and a goal plan come in. More on that later.
There aren’t many second chances in life. And we are lucky when we get them. That’s why it is so important to make the most of the opportunity when it comes along.
It is your turn to make the decision on what you are going to do with the rest of your life.
It is time to live your Passion.
It’s time to live your Purpose.
It’s time to live ON PURPOSE.
Happy Living!
Christia
The Most Selfish Woman in America!
