Friday, December 30, 2011
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The turning of the calendar is a fantastic opportunity to fill yourself up with joy and gratitude for the happiness you experienced, and the knowledge you have gained. As you start your own personal journey into the unknown of 2012, let go of any pain and regrets so that you may carry joy forward with you. Take the knowledge you gained as well, and use it to make the very best choices you can in the coming year. Embark on your fabulous journey with courage, do the best that you can with the circumstances at hand, let yourself have fun, learn all that you can, be grateful and turn 2012 into the best year of your life. Life is great, when you make it so! Happy New Year all!!!!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
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To improve the relationships you have with others, begin by improving the relationship you have with yourself. The more you like, value, care for, appreciate and love yourself, the more you will extend this same kindness to others. As you relate to those in your life in new and profound ways they are encouraged to return this kindness back to you, and mutually beneficial relationships are born.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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There is a simple formula that will greatly increase your level of happiness in a very short period of time: “Do those things that make you happy, and stop doing things that make you unhappy.” It works amazingly well!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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Decide what kind of day you want to experience. As you move through your day and things arise, manage your thoughts and reactions to them so that you will continue undisturbed, along the path you have chosen for yourself. This is your day; make it one you are proud of.
Friday, December 23, 2011
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Letting go of all that binds you to the darkness of your past, allows you to move into the light of your brilliant future. When you accept what has been, learn its lessons and choose to implement the wisdom gained, you free yourself to move toward what can be now. As you prepare to meet a new year, turn your past trash into current treasure, and use it to feed the happiness and success you desire.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Article: Shining Light On The Real Bottom Line
In business, revenue, expenses and profit are critical aspects to pay attention to: they require monitoring if the company is to remain viable and profitable. Given the challenging economic reality most businesses have faced over the past 3 years, the “bottom line” has become, for many, the primary or sole focus of ownership and management to an even greater degree.
There are a number of important people and factors that contributed to the very creation of your business, and others that now keep it viable and even profitable. It is imperative that these components of your business receive their due focus as well, lest they become neglected.
As you close out 2011 and move boldly into the coming year, the more effective your focus is – the more it takes into account all that makes your business possible – the greater your likelihood of staying viable and growing profitability. As you come to see the multitude of amazing gifts that allowed you to create, own and operate your business, you will become grateful. As your gratitude grows, you will take better care of these gifts, and - in return - they will continue to grow and give back to you.
The mere fact that you are alive is the greatest gift of all, and it is your very existence that first breathed life into your business. In addition, it is the lives of your team members, customers, vendors, business partners, community and business networks that continue to infuse your company with life.
On the personal side, your parents gifted you to this world. Other family members loved and nurtured you into adulthood, teachers educated you, and life supplied you with the experiences and support that made you who you are. Most likely, you now have a significant other and children who love you, support your vision and share you with the world so you can run your business. You have your health. Oh, the gifts you have!
With greater awareness of what has allowed your business to be, and all that continues to contribute to your ongoing success, you are less likely to take any of it for granted. And, when you don’t take the gifts in your life for granted, you have greater respect for them and treat them better. As you share your genuine appreciation with everyone involved in your life and business, they will have a tendency to give the same to you in return. This creates a wonderful circle of giving that makes business – and life - as great as they can be.
There are so many ways to express your gratitude this time of year. A hand-written Christmas card with a little something special inside selected just for that person, a party for your team members where each is recognized for their efforts with a plaque or certificate, monetary bonuses, a kind word of thanks, charitable giving, discounts or gift certificates to customers … the list goes on and on. The secret is to make your gesture personal, heartfelt and filled with authentic gratitude for what they do that makes your business all that it is.
With loved ones, one of the most powerful ways to show your appreciation is to give of yourself by spending quality time with them. Express your sincere appreciation for all they have done with and for you throughout your life. Let them know the special place they hold in your heart and mind, and allow them to share the same with you. Take time away from the business to fully engage in fun activities that everyone enjoys doing together. Gift them with your undivided attention and love.
Take stock of all you have in your life. Really count your blessings and let your mind and heart overflow with joy. Then, share your joy by giving back what you can to those around you who make your life wonderful. Give for the sheer joy of giving and let the very best within you rise up, and touch in profound ways, the very best that is within others.
Wishing You a Happy and Successful New Year!
There are a number of important people and factors that contributed to the very creation of your business, and others that now keep it viable and even profitable. It is imperative that these components of your business receive their due focus as well, lest they become neglected.
As you close out 2011 and move boldly into the coming year, the more effective your focus is – the more it takes into account all that makes your business possible – the greater your likelihood of staying viable and growing profitability. As you come to see the multitude of amazing gifts that allowed you to create, own and operate your business, you will become grateful. As your gratitude grows, you will take better care of these gifts, and - in return - they will continue to grow and give back to you.
The mere fact that you are alive is the greatest gift of all, and it is your very existence that first breathed life into your business. In addition, it is the lives of your team members, customers, vendors, business partners, community and business networks that continue to infuse your company with life.
On the personal side, your parents gifted you to this world. Other family members loved and nurtured you into adulthood, teachers educated you, and life supplied you with the experiences and support that made you who you are. Most likely, you now have a significant other and children who love you, support your vision and share you with the world so you can run your business. You have your health. Oh, the gifts you have!
With greater awareness of what has allowed your business to be, and all that continues to contribute to your ongoing success, you are less likely to take any of it for granted. And, when you don’t take the gifts in your life for granted, you have greater respect for them and treat them better. As you share your genuine appreciation with everyone involved in your life and business, they will have a tendency to give the same to you in return. This creates a wonderful circle of giving that makes business – and life - as great as they can be.
There are so many ways to express your gratitude this time of year. A hand-written Christmas card with a little something special inside selected just for that person, a party for your team members where each is recognized for their efforts with a plaque or certificate, monetary bonuses, a kind word of thanks, charitable giving, discounts or gift certificates to customers … the list goes on and on. The secret is to make your gesture personal, heartfelt and filled with authentic gratitude for what they do that makes your business all that it is.
With loved ones, one of the most powerful ways to show your appreciation is to give of yourself by spending quality time with them. Express your sincere appreciation for all they have done with and for you throughout your life. Let them know the special place they hold in your heart and mind, and allow them to share the same with you. Take time away from the business to fully engage in fun activities that everyone enjoys doing together. Gift them with your undivided attention and love.
Take stock of all you have in your life. Really count your blessings and let your mind and heart overflow with joy. Then, share your joy by giving back what you can to those around you who make your life wonderful. Give for the sheer joy of giving and let the very best within you rise up, and touch in profound ways, the very best that is within others.
Wishing You a Happy and Successful New Year!
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Let your smile be like the sun, and brighten someone’s day. Let kindness pour from you like a warm rain, and nourish the hearts of others. Give your very best, and touch the world with the wonderful gift that is uniquely you.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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The question isn't "Who should you be?" The questions are, "Who are you?", and "Who do you want to be?" Go forth in your life with courage; be who you are and live a life that is valuable and meaningful to you, letting the chips fall where they may. Accepting and embracing the real you leads to living an authentic, happy and successful life.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Envision a greater future for yourself, and take actions each day to move toward what you want in your life. Learn from your experiences along the way, implement this knowledge and enjoy the journey to your greatest life.
Monday, December 19, 2011
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Envision a greater future for yourself. Take actions each day to move toward what you want in your life. Learn from your experiences along the way, implement this knowledge and enjoy the journey to your greatest life.
Friday, December 16, 2011
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Being who you want to be, and the living a life that is meaningful to you requires freeing yourself from the expectations, judgments and opinions of others about who you should be. This incredibly wise choice, frees you to be your authentic self which, in turn, opens the door to genuine happiness in your life.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Let your smile be your greeting card to others. Let your kindness and generosity leave their mark on the world. Let your life be a living example of what can be. You are simply amazing! Let this shine through.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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There are only so many waking hours available to each of us. Make the most of this precious time; create happiness and success in all that you do, so that each day will be filled with the joy of being alive.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Rather than resisting the unwanted circumstances in your life, use them to your advantage. As you work through your challenges, learn all that you can from them, utilize your acquired knowledge to improve yourself and your situation, thereby, creating a better life for yourself going forward.
Friday, December 9, 2011
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Let your abundance flow forth into the world through acts of kindness. Give for the sheer joy of giving, be a joy to others and let your actions be the seeds of hope that touch lives in powerful ways.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Get excited about your life! It's happening right now, and as you put more passion, optimism, belief and energy into everything you do, your life will take off, leading you to wonderful experiences that fill you with an even greater excitement.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Article: Are You Unknowingly Building A Silent Regret?
There is a common and prevailing mantra in business about making as much money as you possibly can, about being wildly successful at all cost. There is no doubt that being as profitable as you can, and standing tall above your competitors, is a primary aim in business. The question is: At what cost?
The number two regret of people at the end of their life is: “I wish I hadn’t worked so much”. This is an extraordinarily powerful and telling statement given all the things a person could possibly regret when looking back at the life they lived. For those who have a lot of life still ahead, this reality points toward the need to take a much different approach in regard to work and business.
The people who expressed this deep-seated regret at the end of their lives acknowledged spending too much of their time on the treadmill of their work existence, while sacrificing valuable time with their spouses, children, extended family, friends and even themselves. They also allowed their personal dreams and lifetime adventures outside of financial success to pass them by. The profound truth is that these moments and experiences, once gone, can never be recaptured.
I recently spoke with a “successful” businessman who helps other business owners create multi-million dollar companies. He asked me how my Thanksgiving was and, after sharing with him how I had turned my business off for five days to focus on time with my family, replied - with obvious regret in his voice - “I wish I could say that.” This type of thinking is the very foundation of a silent and growing regret that must be caught early and turned around. If it isn’t, it will likely become a top regret at the end of life.
The thought of becoming wildly successful financially, and the associated accolades, praise and recognition that come with it, can be extremely addicting because it feeds the ego. As with any addiction, it has the ability to take over, blinding us to the comprehensive picture of life and all that it has to offer. When this happens, it creates a situation where we are out of balance, ultimately limiting the feelings of happiness and success we are striving for.
A business owner, whose sole focus is on making as much money as possible day-in and day-out, typically has the perspective that their team members should have the same focus. By forgetting that these people have lives, hopes, dreams and desires too, they come to demand more and more from them. The reason is simple: When the focus is solely on money and the accumulation of wealth, people are discounted and forgotten.
I work diligently with business owners to help them see the bigger picture of their life – to discover within themselves what they value and whether what they are sacrificing in their pursuit of riches is truly acceptable to them. Once my clients develop solid work-life balance skills, they begin to make different choices in how they allocate their time; they come to experience a more profound form of success – one that still includes financial gain (often more than ever before), but is not solely focused on it as a driving force in life.
It is important to understand that once your children have grown, your youth has faded and your health has deteriorated, the forsaken dreams you left behind in the pursuit of money cannot be recaptured. That time has passed forever. We all know of people who worked their whole life to make enough money to travel and enjoy the many pleasures of life, only to find that – by the time they “arrived” – they were unable to do so because they had waited too long.
Your life is happening right now! There is room within it for everything you desire, including making money and enjoying the multitude of other things that bring you happiness and pleasure. Once you are conscious about your work and your life, and have the skills in place to create vital balance, you won’t have to work so hard to experience the happiness and success you want. You won’t regret having worked too much.
The number two regret of people at the end of their life is: “I wish I hadn’t worked so much”. This is an extraordinarily powerful and telling statement given all the things a person could possibly regret when looking back at the life they lived. For those who have a lot of life still ahead, this reality points toward the need to take a much different approach in regard to work and business.
The people who expressed this deep-seated regret at the end of their lives acknowledged spending too much of their time on the treadmill of their work existence, while sacrificing valuable time with their spouses, children, extended family, friends and even themselves. They also allowed their personal dreams and lifetime adventures outside of financial success to pass them by. The profound truth is that these moments and experiences, once gone, can never be recaptured.
I recently spoke with a “successful” businessman who helps other business owners create multi-million dollar companies. He asked me how my Thanksgiving was and, after sharing with him how I had turned my business off for five days to focus on time with my family, replied - with obvious regret in his voice - “I wish I could say that.” This type of thinking is the very foundation of a silent and growing regret that must be caught early and turned around. If it isn’t, it will likely become a top regret at the end of life.
The thought of becoming wildly successful financially, and the associated accolades, praise and recognition that come with it, can be extremely addicting because it feeds the ego. As with any addiction, it has the ability to take over, blinding us to the comprehensive picture of life and all that it has to offer. When this happens, it creates a situation where we are out of balance, ultimately limiting the feelings of happiness and success we are striving for.
A business owner, whose sole focus is on making as much money as possible day-in and day-out, typically has the perspective that their team members should have the same focus. By forgetting that these people have lives, hopes, dreams and desires too, they come to demand more and more from them. The reason is simple: When the focus is solely on money and the accumulation of wealth, people are discounted and forgotten.
I work diligently with business owners to help them see the bigger picture of their life – to discover within themselves what they value and whether what they are sacrificing in their pursuit of riches is truly acceptable to them. Once my clients develop solid work-life balance skills, they begin to make different choices in how they allocate their time; they come to experience a more profound form of success – one that still includes financial gain (often more than ever before), but is not solely focused on it as a driving force in life.
It is important to understand that once your children have grown, your youth has faded and your health has deteriorated, the forsaken dreams you left behind in the pursuit of money cannot be recaptured. That time has passed forever. We all know of people who worked their whole life to make enough money to travel and enjoy the many pleasures of life, only to find that – by the time they “arrived” – they were unable to do so because they had waited too long.
Your life is happening right now! There is room within it for everything you desire, including making money and enjoying the multitude of other things that bring you happiness and pleasure. Once you are conscious about your work and your life, and have the skills in place to create vital balance, you won’t have to work so hard to experience the happiness and success you want. You won’t regret having worked too much.
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Be grateful for the breath you took upon waking this morning. Look out at the world and rejoice for your eyes that let you see the beauty and wonder all around you. Reflect on those who love and support you. Awaken to the awesomeness of life; your life, and let gratitude fill you up today.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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The #5 regret of people at the end of their life is: “I wish that I had let myself be happier”. Happiness is a choice, and it is one you can make anytime you want to. Choose to be happier. Let nothing, and no one stand in your way as you fill your life with contentment and joy.
Monday, December 5, 2011
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Each day of your life is only as great as you make it. Move through your day with composure and grace; accepting what comes your way, enjoying the sweet and easy moments, staying positive, and always looking for solutions to the challenging situations that present themselves.
Friday, December 2, 2011
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The cup that is half full is easily filled to overflowing, by the choice to focus upon the multitude of positive things in your life. Stop frequently throughout your day to take stock of all that you have - of every little thing that makes your life truly wonderful. Gratitude reveals to you, the abundance you seek in life.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
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You never know what wonderful things can happen in life. Therefore, stay open to what can be. Work to keep your thoughts positive and optimistic, so you are able to recognize, and embrace the gifts that will come your way today.
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