Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Outside Your Comfort Zone
A colleague of mine shared this article:
Courage Outside Your Comfort Zone
Move towards your fears.
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
--Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (1853-1890)
In 2011, you're going to need to do something new. You're going to have to shake up the pattern. You're going to have to break out the machete and cut a new path. In fact, I'd like to challenge you right now to embrace one simple maxim for 2011:
"This year, I will move toward my fear."
Here's the thing: Your comfort zone is holding you back. Dreaming small and acting small are safe decisions. Yes, they're ways of defending yourself from big losses, but they're also keeping you from the potential for enormous, positive change.
Does this mean you have to mortgage the house and gamble your life savings? No. In fact, life changes often begin by making small steps towards ambitious goals.
To begin, you simply need to change some patterns. Take a look at everything you do and see if there's an opportunity for change when you move beyond your comfort zone.
For example: Do you go to the same coffee shop every morning? How many new people have you met there in the past four months? Is it possible that by picking a different stop for coffee, you might just meet someone new? And could that new person serendipitously introduce you to a new circle of potential friends, clients, and business partners?
Take a look at your routines: The times you do things, the places you go, the processes you've relied on out of habit and inertia. What could you change?
If you come up with an idea that makes you uncomfortable or fills you with anxiety, don't turn away! Explore it further. Why does it make you uncomfortable? Are you afraid of the unknown? Might it prompt extraordinary change?
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results (don't take it from me... a bright guy named Albert Einstein is often credited with that one).
In 2011, summon the courage to go beyond your comfort zone. Take a step closer to your fears, and on the other side of those fears, you may just see opportunity.
See you next year!
Courage Outside Your Comfort Zone
Move towards your fears.
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
--Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (1853-1890)
In 2011, you're going to need to do something new. You're going to have to shake up the pattern. You're going to have to break out the machete and cut a new path. In fact, I'd like to challenge you right now to embrace one simple maxim for 2011:
"This year, I will move toward my fear."
Here's the thing: Your comfort zone is holding you back. Dreaming small and acting small are safe decisions. Yes, they're ways of defending yourself from big losses, but they're also keeping you from the potential for enormous, positive change.
Does this mean you have to mortgage the house and gamble your life savings? No. In fact, life changes often begin by making small steps towards ambitious goals.
To begin, you simply need to change some patterns. Take a look at everything you do and see if there's an opportunity for change when you move beyond your comfort zone.
For example: Do you go to the same coffee shop every morning? How many new people have you met there in the past four months? Is it possible that by picking a different stop for coffee, you might just meet someone new? And could that new person serendipitously introduce you to a new circle of potential friends, clients, and business partners?
Take a look at your routines: The times you do things, the places you go, the processes you've relied on out of habit and inertia. What could you change?
If you come up with an idea that makes you uncomfortable or fills you with anxiety, don't turn away! Explore it further. Why does it make you uncomfortable? Are you afraid of the unknown? Might it prompt extraordinary change?
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results (don't take it from me... a bright guy named Albert Einstein is often credited with that one).
In 2011, summon the courage to go beyond your comfort zone. Take a step closer to your fears, and on the other side of those fears, you may just see opportunity.
See you next year!
Get Rid of Clutter During this Last Week of 2010
If you are somewhat like me, feeling the need to get rid of clutter and clean out closets, drawers and items I have not used in quite sometime, the perfect time to get rid of some of these items is now. The last week of 2010 is perfect for this chore. I want to start the year off feeling ready to take on the New 2011 with my books in order, my closets cleaned out and my office well organized. I have a few goals for 2011 and I do not want the distraction of clutter or things that need to be finished.
The article I read this morning from WholeLiving.com is perfect so read on:
7 clutter-clearing tips to get you started:
1) Do an assessment. Go through each room and ask yourself “Do I feel happy, organized and calm in here? Do I feel comfortable inviting friends or a romantic partner here? If not, figure out why (I’m guessing it has to do with a cluttery mess).
2) Start with surfaces. First point of attack: countertops, dining table, desk, coffee table, bookshelves. When you clear the surfaces, you’ll be motivated to tackle the closed-off stuff. And it gives the biggest reward because the space feels different.
3) Get bags and label them Storage, Throw-Away, Recycle, Re-gift and Not Sure. Once you’ve filled them (which we’ll start to do in a moment, you want to get them out of your house asap). As for the "not sure" bag, give yourself permission to keep it for two weeks. And if you haven't found reason to dip into it, out it goes.
4) Tackle one space, one room, at a time. Taking on too much at once will take you from clutter to chaos and then it’ll be hard to get anything done.
5) Ask yourself 4 clutter-clearing questions: Do I use it? Do I need it? Do I love it? Does it invoke a positive memory and make me happy? If your answer is no, then it’s time to go.
6) Keep your spirits and energy up. Put on some fun music, drink a lot of water, open the windows and try not to get overwhelmed. Remind yourself that you are opening yourself and your space to new passions, interests and opportunities. You might also ask a friend who is not emotionally attached to your stuff to help you.
7) Clean, dust and mop to make your new area shine.
Have a wonderful day!
The article I read this morning from WholeLiving.com is perfect so read on:
7 clutter-clearing tips to get you started:
1) Do an assessment. Go through each room and ask yourself “Do I feel happy, organized and calm in here? Do I feel comfortable inviting friends or a romantic partner here? If not, figure out why (I’m guessing it has to do with a cluttery mess).
2) Start with surfaces. First point of attack: countertops, dining table, desk, coffee table, bookshelves. When you clear the surfaces, you’ll be motivated to tackle the closed-off stuff. And it gives the biggest reward because the space feels different.
3) Get bags and label them Storage, Throw-Away, Recycle, Re-gift and Not Sure. Once you’ve filled them (which we’ll start to do in a moment, you want to get them out of your house asap). As for the "not sure" bag, give yourself permission to keep it for two weeks. And if you haven't found reason to dip into it, out it goes.
4) Tackle one space, one room, at a time. Taking on too much at once will take you from clutter to chaos and then it’ll be hard to get anything done.
5) Ask yourself 4 clutter-clearing questions: Do I use it? Do I need it? Do I love it? Does it invoke a positive memory and make me happy? If your answer is no, then it’s time to go.
6) Keep your spirits and energy up. Put on some fun music, drink a lot of water, open the windows and try not to get overwhelmed. Remind yourself that you are opening yourself and your space to new passions, interests and opportunities. You might also ask a friend who is not emotionally attached to your stuff to help you.
7) Clean, dust and mop to make your new area shine.
Have a wonderful day!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Get Ready for 2011With the Whole Living Action Plan
With the Whole Life 28 day Mind and Body Action Plan that begins on January 3rd. This plan starts with a gentle detox to get your body ready for healthy changes. So for now, log on to www.WholeLiving.com and register to get your daily newsletter and get started on the path to healthier living.
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Recipes and tips, delivered each morning, to keep you on track in January and beyond.
Read more at Wholeliving.com: Whole Living Action Plan 2011
Week 1: Pare Down and Purify
Enjoy the next few days of reflection, relaxation and on January 1 and 2, you'll have time to regroup and prepare for the Plan. And on January 3, your new year -- and new you -- officially begins.
Can't wait to hear your comments on how this plan will help you and ME reach my health and physical goals.
FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER
Whole Living Action Plan
Whole Living Action Plan DAILY
Recipes and tips, delivered each morning, to keep you on track in January and beyond.
Read more at Wholeliving.com: Whole Living Action Plan 2011
Week 1: Pare Down and Purify
Enjoy the next few days of reflection, relaxation and on January 1 and 2, you'll have time to regroup and prepare for the Plan. And on January 3, your new year -- and new you -- officially begins.
Can't wait to hear your comments on how this plan will help you and ME reach my health and physical goals.
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