You must ______________ on the last day of 2011

Today is 12/31/2011.....and another year has come and went....
On this day of celebration, renewal, rebirth, old things passed, new things unwrapped......
what does the new year have for you...what are you intending for 2011?

To realize a phenomenal year with amazing clarity, it's important to now develop your "Vision Statement"...something that you can rely on because we all know life has it's up's and downs....

I'd love to invite you to read my personal vision statement:

My purpose is to use my enthusiasm and creativity

to teach and inspire others

to freely express their own unique talents

to live the life of their dreams!

SO where do you start?

Very simply as yourself a few questions....

List 2 of your personal unique qualities ...2 that really stand out for you (Ex. enthusiasm, creativity)

Next, List 2 ways you enjoy expressing those qualities ...what activities are you doing when you are expressing those qualities (Ex. teaching and inspiring)

Now, Imagine a perfect world...what are people doing in the utopia, how are they living? (Ex. everyone is free and expressing their own unique talents, Everyone is living the life of their dreams)
Finally put the 3 parts together..... 
My purpose is to use my enthusiasm and creativity to teach and inspire others to freely express their own unique talents to live the life of their dreams!

Ok what's your statement..... You must have a completed vision statement on the last day of 2011, if you expect to live a life of purpose, passion and joy in 2012 and beyond......

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Yearly Theme: 2012 edition

Back in December 2010 , while preparing my vision, goals and objectives for 2011, the phrase "Best Year Ever" danced around my mind. It just felt right. And this theme "best year ever' became my guiding principal for the year, for the decisions that needed to be made, for the goals that I wanted to accomplish. The theme "best year ever" was my guide.

The hardest part was feeling the fear of what that powerful statement meant, and DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT MY BEST YEAR EVER.

I invested weeks gaining clarity around some key areas in my life (creating vision/goals around key areas makes writing life goals easier, clearer and more concise).

There were 2 main areas that had to change if I could honestly say this was my best year ever - turns out there were actual 3 changes that occurred.

#1 - Spiritual Connection - this is the year I fell in love with God. I finally understood Romans 8:28 "and we know in all things God works for the good of those who love the Lord"... there's a peace in knowing He loves and is constantly making lemonade from our lemons. I am grateful to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I encourage you, if you make only one goal for 2012, let it be to get to know God for yourself.....

#2 - End a position that was a great job for someone, just not for me. I had no idea how it would happen, when it would happen, but I knew if 12/31/2011 came and I was still employed at that position then my theme of 'the best year ever' would be unsuccessful - This position ENDED late July 2011

#3 - Travel time for me was small trips but this year I wanted to charter new territory! I DID! My goal was a vacation each quarter and I DID it! I went to Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon, Cozumel Mexico and throughout FL. This was an awesome travel year!

The Law of Attraction teaches like attracts like. Before the year began and throughout the year my focus, thoughts and words were on 'the best year ever'.....and here we are embarking on 2012.

I challenge you to give birth to your 2012 vision....what is your 2012 THEME.

Here's food for thought:

• Thoughts are things
• We become what we think bout
• What you focus on expands
• Imagine, Believe...Receive
• Every I AM is a creation
• What follows I AM will come looking for you (and it always always finds you)
• You are the architect of your life
• Intention deliberate living is a recipe for success
• Written goals are 100 times more likely to come to fruition than just thinking about doing something
• Having a theme to your year increases enthusiasm, excitement, motivation and inspiration

See yourself in 2012 making your dreams come true, pushing through the barriers of life and finally achieving your true desires. Isn't it time?

What are you doing on 12/8/11 at 8pm EST. I'm hosting a NEW YEAR- NEW YOU - Picking your 2012 Theme call to help you take your success in 2012 to a new level. This event is FREE and all you need to do is call in at 8pm!

See you there!! http://newyear-newyou.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

Here's to an amazing 2012!!!

Coincidence or fruition

Someone close to me has had a series of problems related to her female organs . It seems that this has come  up over the last couple of months.

This same someone  is struggling with weight issues and during this process she tends to use negative words against her body. Words that speak anger, frustration, hatred...... words like:
'I'm so fat and ugly"... " I give up"...."I'll never be able to be beautiful"...."I hate my body"....

It is said our yesterdays created our today, and our today's are creating our tomorrow's. Our thoughts , feelings and actions are continually creating our circumstances..... Is it any wonder my friend is dealing with new health issues?

In reading Rhonda Byrns "The Power" she speaks of the power of love, and how loving feelings can and will allow us to create our Ideal Life.....and the connections of our thoughts, feelings and words....here's an excerpt:


You don't make a connection when you complain to a store person and then a few hours later you receive a call from your neighbor complaining that your dog is barking. You don't make a connection when you meet a friend for lunch and talk negatively about a mutual friend and you arrive back at work to discover big problems have developed with your major client. You don't make a connection when your dinner conversation is about something negative in the news and that night you can't sleep because of an upset stomach.

You don't make a connection when you stop to help someone who has dropped something in the street and ten minutes later you get a parking space right outside the supermarket door. You don't make a connection when you happily help your child with their homework and the next day you receive news that your tax refund will be bigger than you thought. You don't make a connection when you do a favor for a friend and, that same week, your boss gives you two complementary tickets to a sports game. In every circumstance and moment of your life you are receiving what you have given, WHETHER YOU MAKE THE CONNECTION OR NOT

If this is incorrect, that's OK. But if it's right.... and the answer is to love consistently and to feel good in all circumstances....what a remarkable way of life?

Speak love into your life continuously, it make take some un-learning, focused efforts and definitely commitment...but begin now and alter the course of your life....with your very words!

Imagine....Believe.....Receive

You hold in your hands a great secret........It has been passed down through the ages, highly coveted, hidden, lost, stolen, and bought for vast sums of money. This centuries-old Secret has been understood by some of the most prominent people in history: Plato, Galileo, Beethoven, Edison, Carnegie, Einstein- along with other inventors, theologians, scientists, and great thinkers. Now the Secret is being revealed to the world.

For those followers of the Law of Attraction...you may be familiar with the above paragraph...as the opening of The Secret...

I'd like to ask you 3 questions and as you read these questions, take notice to your feelings

1.What are you Imagining for your life? for your today? And how vivid, clear and real is this image ? How could you make this image clearer?

2.What do you believe is possible, probable and likely for you today....this week, this year, this LIFETIME? Do you really believe?

3.What action did you take today to make manifest your vivid, clear and real image? Are you speaking ehat you can't do or investigating what can be done?


3 questions that, if answered, will and must create awareness and possibly  new direction in your life

#ITIS ACHIEVABLE

6 Easy ways to WOW your LIFE now!!

Definition: WOW your life- to really really really feel alive, excited, enthusiastic and empowered to live the life of your dreams.....

to be, do and have extraordinary experiences created by you and unique to your strengths, desires and core values!

to feel the fear and DO IT ANYWAY

Are you wondering....am I WOWing my life? Well time is this wonderful truth serum....it ticks and ticks and ticks away... and as if does... so does your availability to be, do and have your Ideal Life.... WOW you moments, live with excitement, passion and joy....and most importantly DO IT NOW!

Steve Jobs, creative innovator (founder of Apple and Pixar)who recently passed away, gave us the following advice:

Every morning begin your day by asking yourself "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I'm about to do today?.....whenever I had too many NO days in a row, then I knew I needed to change something......

Is there something you need to change......

6 ways to WOW your LIFE NOW (right now)

6. Find your "power animal" or "power story".....
my friend Julie loves Eagles....they remind her of determination, dedication and ALL or NOTHING... an eagle will hunt it's prey from miles away with it's keen eyesight. And, as Julie loves to tell, it's soars down to capture it's pray, and even if it's too big for the Eagle...it will not give up. The Eagle will be the victor or receive death....no gray area... no excuses.... win or die.....so Julie uses the Eagle symbol as a reminder to give it all all the time, no exception......

5. Begin your BEST YEAR EVER MANTRA
just keep saying it, and soon you will begin to believe it... and soon your subconscious will show you what goals, dreams, plans and objectives will occur to make this your best year ever..... your words, change, your thoughts change, your actions change, your circumstances change and you change..... this happens ANYWAY.... now you have the option to deliberately direct the type of change !

4. Be a FOOL
do something spontaneous today.....anything that takes you out of your comfort zone.....and it's probably something you secretly want to do anyway....go ahead be a fool and go for it! You win because you dared.....be a fool I DARE YOU!

3. Bucket List
Backpacking all over Europe, completing a marathon, singing the National Anthem...., what's on your bucket list..... call up a few friends, order pizza, beer, pencil and paper and have a Bucket List Party! everyone gets to create their own bucket list and share with the group!!! Then start crossing off the list one activity at a time!!!

2. Make Today Wonderful
do something incredibly thoughtful for someone you love....something spontaneous "just because" and don't expect a big parade because you took action....do it because you wanted to WOW your LIFE today....

1. Give yourself away
If you have a church home, or a charitable organization that you believe in....take a step out in faith and double your normal "offering"..... just do it, and feel good about doing so..... let it be your secret. Expect nothing in return, just feel the fear, the anxiety, and do it anyway.....

BONUS:
Go talk with an awesome life coach to help you clarify your vision for your life.... and then hold you accountable to bringing that vision to fruition...... Life is meant to be a joyous, meaningful experience... savor the moments as the precious priceless gifts they are...... and most life coaches offer a free complementary exploratory session!

"I'm not" is someone elses opinion so STOP making it your TRUTH

Ray Dodd, in his book "The Power of Belief" tells us.....

Before we ever agreed to believe "I'm Not", it was someone else's opinion, and probably someone elses opinion before that

What is "I'm not"...here's a few examples:

• I would go back to school but, I'm not able to take the time off from work
• I would lose weight but, I'm not able to run/walk/lift weights etc because my health
• I would be more outgoing but, I'm not sure where to go, or I dont trust people
• I would try for that new job but, I'm not smart enough....things never go my way...I dont have a degree

Can you see how I'm Not's are capping your success, your wonderful life?

The way around I'm Not's is I AM's.... there's always something you CAN DO.... I repeat:
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO

Find what YOU CAN DO and DO IT.....then from that other things you CAN DO will surface. Release the I'm Not's.....embrace the I AM's and get busy living!

Tips:
1. I'm not is a lie, an opinion passed to you from someone that refused to create their ideal life.....It's their opinion, dont let it become your truth, YOU HAVE SAY SO!

2. I AM is your truth. So, what are you?

3. There is always something you CAN DO....find that and you are quickly on your way to a better life!

4. Keep finding what you CAN DO and teach others to do the same!

5. Get a good life coach or join a mastermind group of like minded individuals ....or do both, and get ready for a prosperous, positive, powerful year!!!

Vision Board Success Story

State your GOALS! Create your VISION BOARD....Watch in awe!!!

Timeline:
Oct 2010 - Began creating my yearly success plan- decided that 2011 Would be, to date, MY BEST YEAR EVER!

Nov-Dec 2010.....While preparing my yearly success plan (for the upcoming year) I got to the 'career" portion....decided this is the year I leave a position (that I'm not in love with) that I've held for 5 years!!!

Jan 2011.....Happy New Year!!

Feb 2011....Oh well this is a really good company, I've been here 5 years....and with the recession, I should probably stay here (the DOUBT BIRDS in FULL EFFECT)

March 2011..... Oh will this is a really good company....but  I remembered my promise to make 2011 my BEST YEAR EVER and that meant I had to leave a job is disliked...... decided to create a IDEAL CAREER VISION BOARD

April 2011.....My job is becoming unbearable in my soul....it's hard to even show up to work (which I still do)...although I have an internal struggle going on, I still show up nice, energetic.....I'm faking it

May 2011.....Vacation ....VEGAS VACATION.....ok when I get back I'll just bite the bullet and quit.... that did nt happen (lol)

June 2011..... might as well wait till the end of the year (DOUBT BIRDS back again)...no, I must honor my vision....I pray God for a peaceful solution

July 2011...... Gods solution came to me in the shower one Monday morning.....I received it and took action.....

July 22nd...... GOOD BYE POSITION!!!!  HELLO FREEDOM

Aug 2011..... Relaxation, freedom, peace, joy....this really is becoming, to date, my BEST YEAR EVER

Mid Aug 2011.... Shopping, vacations, spending....oh wait I have no income......revisit and connect with the Ideal Career Vision Board....interviews (2)

Sept 2011... Vacation........COZUMEL MEXICO...FUN.....oh wait, I spent lots of $$ for an unemployed person (lol).....remember the vision...I BELIEVE!

Sept 2011....Phone rang....."I'd like to offer you a position"........ the position reflected on my Ideal Career Vision Board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 2011....Start date....NEW POSITION....NEW COMPANY....NEW CAREER......

Have you dared to believe you can have your BEST YEAR EVER????