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10 Must-Dos for Easy, Effortless Life Change
“If you create an act, you create a habit. If you create a habit, you create character. If you create a character, you create a destiny.” -- André Maurois
I’ve coached a few Truth-Seekers recently who walk the talk, and let me tell you, it makes a difference. You’ve heard me say many times that I work best with those who are willing to do everything necessary to create the work and personal life they want and who say to me, “Diana, show me how to do it and I’ll do everything you ask me to do.” That’s the kind of person that easily and effortlessly creates a fulfilled, balanced, and abundant home and work life.
You’ll want to whatever is necessary now, so you can have a synergistic home and work life physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. I’ve outlined ten must-dos for you here. Print this out, carry it in your daybook, and visit at it often. These aren’t hard steps, but they do require action. Make a commitment to do these ten things for easy, effortless change.
____ 1. Twice a day, everyday, I will ask myself “Am I focused on my life’s purpose?” Develop a razor sharp picture of what you want in your life. By doing so, your are commanding the Universe to give you the life you want.
____ 2. I will know three reasons why I believe I deserve to fulfill my dreams and goals, and I will repeat these reasons to myself whenever I feel doubt sneaking up on me. Give yourself an opportunity to prove what you can do. Risk believing in yourself, instead of running the risk of wasting away your skills, talents, and gifts.
____ 3. I will spend less and less time with negative people, especially when they are making me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious about my pursuits. Use every ounce of wisdom to find people that help you up instead of drag you down. Avoiding negative people is a huge step towards creating an abundant support system.
____ 4. I will consistently create an abundant mindset by focusing on choice, empowerment, and responsibility. Take 100% responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sometimes we believe outside forces create our thoughts, emotions, and/or actions. Not so! You create them!
____ 5. I will participate in activities that I enjoy, and constantly remind myself that I deserve to do things I enjoy, like dancing, swimming, painting, and just being. Taking time to refuel your energy is extremely important in keeping a well-balanced home and work life. Take time to reward your efforts. You deserve it!
____ 6. I will refuse to quit when facing adversity. Keep in mind that breakthroughs often masquerade as breakdowns. Mistakes are the best teachers you’re going to have so don’t be afraid of hard times.
____ 7. I will list 5-10 good qualities that I have, such as understanding, intelligence, or creativity. I will repeat these to myself whenever I start to feel bad about myself. You don’t have to feel ready to be ready. You are already prepared to follow your dreams and goals.
____ 8. I will practice letting go of things in the past that have held me back such as poverty, abuse, addictions, failures, etc. Our life is happening just as it is meant to happen; for the highest good of all concerned. Understanding that our life has a purpose, and we will find peace even in the most unpleasant of situations or memories.
____ 9. I will surround myself with people and things that make me feel good about me and my abilities. It’s extremely important that you envelop yourself in an environment that supports you at the level you want to BE at.
____ 10. I will treat myself with respect and kindness. I will listen to my needs. I will remember that my life is important and I have the power to carry out my dreams. Take some time to develop a vision, a detailed picture of what you want your life to BE. After all you are in the driver’s seat! Take back your life!
“We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.”
© 2007 I Choose Change
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? No problem, as long as you include the following blurb at the conclusion of the article: I Choose Change is Helping You Find Your Umph. If you're interested having a more fulfilled, balanced, and purposeful home and work lifestyle, get your FREE information now at http://www.ichoosechange.com.
I’ve coached a few Truth-Seekers recently who walk the talk, and let me tell you, it makes a difference. You’ve heard me say many times that I work best with those who are willing to do everything necessary to create the work and personal life they want and who say to me, “Diana, show me how to do it and I’ll do everything you ask me to do.” That’s the kind of person that easily and effortlessly creates a fulfilled, balanced, and abundant home and work life.
You’ll want to whatever is necessary now, so you can have a synergistic home and work life physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. I’ve outlined ten must-dos for you here. Print this out, carry it in your daybook, and visit at it often. These aren’t hard steps, but they do require action. Make a commitment to do these ten things for easy, effortless change.
____ 1. Twice a day, everyday, I will ask myself “Am I focused on my life’s purpose?” Develop a razor sharp picture of what you want in your life. By doing so, your are commanding the Universe to give you the life you want.
____ 2. I will know three reasons why I believe I deserve to fulfill my dreams and goals, and I will repeat these reasons to myself whenever I feel doubt sneaking up on me. Give yourself an opportunity to prove what you can do. Risk believing in yourself, instead of running the risk of wasting away your skills, talents, and gifts.
____ 3. I will spend less and less time with negative people, especially when they are making me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious about my pursuits. Use every ounce of wisdom to find people that help you up instead of drag you down. Avoiding negative people is a huge step towards creating an abundant support system.
____ 4. I will consistently create an abundant mindset by focusing on choice, empowerment, and responsibility. Take 100% responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sometimes we believe outside forces create our thoughts, emotions, and/or actions. Not so! You create them!
____ 5. I will participate in activities that I enjoy, and constantly remind myself that I deserve to do things I enjoy, like dancing, swimming, painting, and just being. Taking time to refuel your energy is extremely important in keeping a well-balanced home and work life. Take time to reward your efforts. You deserve it!
____ 6. I will refuse to quit when facing adversity. Keep in mind that breakthroughs often masquerade as breakdowns. Mistakes are the best teachers you’re going to have so don’t be afraid of hard times.
____ 7. I will list 5-10 good qualities that I have, such as understanding, intelligence, or creativity. I will repeat these to myself whenever I start to feel bad about myself. You don’t have to feel ready to be ready. You are already prepared to follow your dreams and goals.
____ 8. I will practice letting go of things in the past that have held me back such as poverty, abuse, addictions, failures, etc. Our life is happening just as it is meant to happen; for the highest good of all concerned. Understanding that our life has a purpose, and we will find peace even in the most unpleasant of situations or memories.
____ 9. I will surround myself with people and things that make me feel good about me and my abilities. It’s extremely important that you envelop yourself in an environment that supports you at the level you want to BE at.
____ 10. I will treat myself with respect and kindness. I will listen to my needs. I will remember that my life is important and I have the power to carry out my dreams. Take some time to develop a vision, a detailed picture of what you want your life to BE. After all you are in the driver’s seat! Take back your life!
“We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.”
© 2007 I Choose Change
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? No problem, as long as you include the following blurb at the conclusion of the article: I Choose Change is Helping You Find Your Umph. If you're interested having a more fulfilled, balanced, and purposeful home and work lifestyle, get your FREE information now at http://www.ichoosechange.com.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
10 Things I'm grateful for today
As I wrap up my weekend and prepare for the upcoming week I couldn't help but take a moment to feel grateful.
I had a fun packed weekend sharing and celebrating with friends. My husband and I had the pleasure of reconnecting with an old friend of ours and his family. As an only child, my son Ethan, had a blast spending the whole weekend playings and running around with other children. As a result of our joy filled weekend we feel rejuvenated to start our week and get to work.
My husband and I both agree that sharing and celebrating with friends and family makes everything worthwhile. I want to piggy back here on Jennifer's blog entry last week about creating a supportive environment. It is ESSENTIAL to have a positive, supportive environment in order to create the success you are looking for in your home, work, and carrying out your purpose. So as I start my week I want to take this moment to share my gratitude with you.
Here are 10 things I'm grateful for today:
1. My husband and son
2. Family
3.Wonderful friendships
4. My local church
5. Books
6. Birthdays
7. A great pair of jeans
8. Mexican Food
9. Internet
10. My business
Take a few moments to create your own gratitude list!
I had a fun packed weekend sharing and celebrating with friends. My husband and I had the pleasure of reconnecting with an old friend of ours and his family. As an only child, my son Ethan, had a blast spending the whole weekend playings and running around with other children. As a result of our joy filled weekend we feel rejuvenated to start our week and get to work.
My husband and I both agree that sharing and celebrating with friends and family makes everything worthwhile. I want to piggy back here on Jennifer's blog entry last week about creating a supportive environment. It is ESSENTIAL to have a positive, supportive environment in order to create the success you are looking for in your home, work, and carrying out your purpose. So as I start my week I want to take this moment to share my gratitude with you.
Here are 10 things I'm grateful for today:
1. My husband and son
2. Family
3.Wonderful friendships
4. My local church
5. Books
6. Birthdays
7. A great pair of jeans
8. Mexican Food
9. Internet
10. My business
Take a few moments to create your own gratitude list!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Back to Basics
I had one of those days recently. You know, one of those days where you just aren't feeling IT. One of those days that you just feel tired, crumby and maybe even sick. Yes, one of THOSE days. I personally, don't like those days because I don't feel myself. I feel like an alien. I enjoy feeling inspired, motivated, joyful, and excited. So when I have one of those days I don't like it! So what did I do? Well, first I tried to refocus my attention, change my mindset. Next, I tried to engage in activities that are inspiring to me. That should do it, right? Well, maybe. But not that day. I found myself in a real funk both physically and emotionally. So when the usual didn't work I had to go back to the basics, I had to take the time to honor myself! In that moment I realized that I had been extremely busy lately both with family and work. I realized honoring myself was taking the day off and getting some much needed rest.
Most people that know me can attest to how strongly I feel about honoring ones feelings. I think it's extremely important to acknowledge and honor whatever situation you are in and whatever feeling you are experiencing. It is important to validate who you are becoming. By taking the time to honor where you are in this moment, you allow yourself to heal and move forward. If you don't take the time to honor where you are and instead you deny it, we all know what happens- it comes back to haunt us later. On the other hand if we dwell on the feeling or situation and we don't let it go, we become stuck. Whenever, you find yourself having one of THOSE days, take time to honor yourself.
Ideas for Honoring Yourself:
Take a nap
Pamper yourself with a spa treatment
Go for coffee with a good friend
Treat yourself to some ice cream
Take the day off
Go to the park
Exercise
Watch a movie
Laugh
Dance
Meditate
Most people that know me can attest to how strongly I feel about honoring ones feelings. I think it's extremely important to acknowledge and honor whatever situation you are in and whatever feeling you are experiencing. It is important to validate who you are becoming. By taking the time to honor where you are in this moment, you allow yourself to heal and move forward. If you don't take the time to honor where you are and instead you deny it, we all know what happens- it comes back to haunt us later. On the other hand if we dwell on the feeling or situation and we don't let it go, we become stuck. Whenever, you find yourself having one of THOSE days, take time to honor yourself.
Ideas for Honoring Yourself:
Take a nap
Pamper yourself with a spa treatment
Go for coffee with a good friend
Treat yourself to some ice cream
Take the day off
Go to the park
Exercise
Watch a movie
Laugh
Dance
Meditate
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Sunday Snuggle Time
After a week of blissful busyness with coaching, networking, andplaydates, it was time for some well needed snuggle time with my family. So instead of the usual Sunday routine my husband and I opted to sleep in and snuggle with our 3 year old son, Ethan.As I laid in bed, snuggled closely with my son I recaped the events of my busy week and realized the magic of crafting your life deliberately. I am blessed to have the flexibility in my life to follow my dreamsprofessionally while enjoying time with my first priority, which is my family. I have crafted my life to reflect that which I desire-professional success with a flexible well-balanced family life!!!
I talked to a good teacher friend of mine this week and like many momsshe expressed feeling torn that she had to return to work next week. She was struggling with the idea that she wasn't going to be able to drop off her first born at school for her first year of Kindergarten. She was heartbroken. She is not alone. Many of the moms I work, socialize and come into contact with express the same struggle. Either you raise a family or you have success.
I personally didn't like that I had to make a choice. And I didn't. I am blessed to have a successful business while raising a family. Who says you can't have it all???
Dare to create a life that is worthy of your potential.
I talked to a good teacher friend of mine this week and like many momsshe expressed feeling torn that she had to return to work next week. She was struggling with the idea that she wasn't going to be able to drop off her first born at school for her first year of Kindergarten. She was heartbroken. She is not alone. Many of the moms I work, socialize and come into contact with express the same struggle. Either you raise a family or you have success.
I personally didn't like that I had to make a choice. And I didn't. I am blessed to have a successful business while raising a family. Who says you can't have it all???
Dare to create a life that is worthy of your potential.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Rethinking your life
I am back from a wonderful vacation. I took pleasure in sun bathing, afternoon naps and the delicious indulgence of warm melting chocolate cake! Overall, my trip was priceless. My favorite moment of the trip was seeing the expression on my son's face when he first walked on the shoreline and was amazed by the power of the waves. Looking at the beach through his eyes is something I will forever treasure.
I love going on vacation but most of all I love the way I feel coming back. It's a fresh new start. I feel rejuvenated and transformed. I have an opportunity to reset myself and readjust my focus. It allows me the time and clarity to rethink my life. Am I doing what I want to do? Am I aligned with my higher purpose? Am I divinely guided?
Being on vacation or taking a break allows me to answer these questions with honesty and clarity. It allows me to have a new and fresh perspective on my life. We all have the potential of getting caught up in our own drama. We get so stuck that we aren't able to see opportunity even when it is right in front of our faces. We create clever alibis for our failures and unhappiness.
If only I had money….
If I had a better job….
If things were better….
If only I could go on vacation….
If I had more time…
If I wasn't in debt…
Most of your alibis can be backed by justifiable facts. Your alibis make logical sense to you. You cling and defend them because you CREATED them! You might find yourself waiting for the perfect time to change your life, to get a new perspective or to feel better.
You see I became very aware of something while on my cruise. I realized that most of the people I talked to dreaded returning to their normal life. Most of them were using the vacation as an escape or denial of their current circumstances. As I talked to them further they revealed stressful environments, unfulfilled careers and health related issues. They are missing something- waiting for something different but doing the same thing.
In closing I leave you with this statement "stop doing the same thing and expecting something different." There is no better time than the present moment to "RETHINK YOUR LIFE." Are you doing what you want to do? Are you aligned with your higher purpose? Are you happy? Stop trying to escape or deny your circumstance. CONQUER it!
By Diana Guintu, M.Ed.
Co-Founder of I Choose Change Counselor and Coach
Copyright © 2007 I Choose Change
If you are interested in using this article on your website or in your publication, please contact info@ichoosechange.com for permission
Co-Founder of I Choose Change Counselor and Coach
Copyright © 2007 I Choose Change
If you are interested in using this article on your website or in your publication, please contact info@ichoosechange.com for permission
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