We all worry. Some of us worry about finances, family, work, health, friends, etc. Worry can lead us to strive to become more productive but it also can lead us to destruction. Worrying about being late might motivate someone to keep better track of time. It might encourage someone to shift into high gear and get ready more quickly. These are examples of how worrying might make someone more productive. However, worry becomes an obstacle when it prevents us from enjoying our lives. During high school, I taught swim lessons to people of all ages. One particular woman came in…
When you work in direct or network marketing a topic of conversation often discussed is fear. Walking through your fear. Not holding back waiting for something else, but going after whatever it is that is making you nervous or apprehensive. It is important to understand that fear changes our behavior. Often fear takes over and prevents us from taking the next step in our lives. In some cases, fear is welcomed and healthy and in other cases, it holds us back. Keeping our fears in perspective is important. A healthy amount of fear prevents us from doing some not-so…
As a parent, teacher, coach, friend, etc., staying focused and alert to the things around me is something I work on daily. When I find myself mentally wandering from my present situation I quickly evaluate two things. First, is it my responsibility to be mentally present? Second, do I want to be mentally present? Both of those questions quickly direct me back on course as to how I am going to respond to losing my focus. A quick prayer then helps me follow my intended path. Some time ago I remember asking my daughter how was practice and this was…
I have observed many examples of people dealing with their “stuff” productively and intentionally. We all have “stuff.” Numerous people might have the same issue at hand, but each individual is unique. Differences might include age, timing, other complications or circumstances, etc. It is how we deal with our “stuff” that will make a difference in the long run. Being intentional regarding how you deal with your “stuff” is very powerful. For me, being intentional is imperative. I focus on the present and the future. Seldom do I allow myself time to dwell on the past. Although thinking back on…
It is very easy to get off track, the hard part is knowing when to refocus on the original task. On days that I am very busy, I function in a “zone”. I focus on the task at hand and rarely allow myself to get off track. Crossing off each task as it is completed. Writing down additional tasks to be completed later. It is the days when I have a few moments to spare that I seem to allow myself to drift off track. I start working on one task and suddenly I am multitasking in a few different…
Throughout my life, I have always tried to set myself up for success. I don’t always achieve success, but I do the necessary preparation so that I have a chance. 1. School When my girls were in elementary school, we always took 10 minutes before bedtime to make sure that homework and books were in the backpack and placed by the door. Shoes and coats were out by the backpacks. Clothes were picked out and placed by the bed. That 10 minutes of preparation before bed made it easier for us in the morning. Before school there were no…
Priorities are very personal and something that drives our everyday lives. 1. Faith When your first priority is your faith, everything else falls into place. My time with Mary Kay Cosmetics (MK) allowed me to focus my priorities on three key factors, my faith, family, and career. Always in that order. It is what I am most grateful for taking away from my experience with MK. I lived my life knowing the importance of my faith, family, and career; but when I clearly chose faith as my first priority life became much clearer. 2. Family Family for me is defined…
Noise hits us from every direction daily. The noise I am referring to is all the different distractions that pull us away from what we intend to do. Staying on track and reaching your final destination without being temporarily derailed is something to rejoice about. Noise might be from our electronics, co-workers, boss, children, spouse, friends, social media, and so much more! If not careful I can get off track walking from one room of my home to another. I make a conscious effort to stay on track through prayer. I ask God to help me filter through the…
One of the most difficult things I had to learn how to do was to accept help from others. For someone independent and self-sufficient, learning how to accept generosity from others was and still is very difficult. For me, there was a sense of pride in being able to take care of myself and my family. I struggle when I have to accept help. Sometimes I accept help because I need the help. Other times I accept help because it is the right thing to allow someone the opportunity to be kind and neighborly. I never thought I was…
It is a priority of mine to make sure that I set myself up to have a great day. I find that with a little preparation, the odds of that happening increase significantly. 1. Give Thanks Every morning when I get up I give thanks to God. I have found that starting the day with the right mindset is important for me and prepares me for the day ahead. I don’t allow myself to think about anything disruptive to a good start to the day. As I begin my daily exercise routine, I thank God for what I can…