Check out Lisa Nichols article in this months issues December Essence magazine, "Go From Stressed to Blessed".  The following are her suggested ways to set yourself up for a spectacular New Year!  Go to page 98 for explanation of each suggestion as listed below!  


1.  Reset your default mode.
2.  Start with your "Already done list".
3.  Bless the gifts that came wrapped in sandpaper.
4.  Move from reacting to responding.
5.  Laser your focus.
6.  Turn your optionals into nonnegotiables.
7.  Play in your passion.
8.  Invest in yourself.
9.  Find a way to give back.
10.  Keep the end in mind.
Lisa ellaborates in her article that the powerful lessons we learn are part of  realities transitions that lead to our hopes and dreams.  As individuals we are all worth it, and we deserve a happy, and propserous life.  However,    when we plan, and make efforts towards progress, and change our life experiences become more gratifying.  Not to mention God is always there guiding us, and directing us along the way. Keeping Him close to heart blesses our efforts in every way.....   

Start your 2012 to do list with things you've done in 2011!

      I was reading in the December issue of Essence about suggested ways to inspire a spectacular new year.   This list was created by Life coach  Lisa Nichols.  Number 2 on her list is made good sense to me, "Start with your already done list."  This is similar to the philosophy of counting our blessings (which we should all do on a regular basis).  Reflecting  on accomplishments is one of the best ways to appreciate your life, and the blessing of all that God has brought you through this year.

      Taking note of the specifics transpired in your 2011 journey will help to make plans for 2012! Lisa notes that asking yourself what lessons did you learn from your experiences is the perfect place to start. So get out two pieces  of paper, start your list of things already done in 2011, use the other piece for things to do for 2012.   Remember doing this has a spiritual significance as well. In the Bible, Habakkuk 2:1-3 :2 And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon the tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3.....though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come it will not tarry.
      Write it! Speak it! Do it!  By the good grace of God, in the powerful Name of Jesus it is possible!     A wise man has a plan.

Inspirational Video

http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

Please check out this video, my communications instructor suggested!  The meaning  is deep!  I'd love to know what you think!!????

 

Yes, You Are Enough!

Have you ever thought about if you are enough?  Face it, none of us are perfect, and never will be. We could say we are perfectly human (that 'll work). That statement is true!  Now that you're looking at things from the non perfect perspective you  can see you really are enough!  There is two factors that will move things along in the right direction.  Faith and God.  If you are a spiritual person then you already  know you will need some help from the Divine Creator! God created you, and I with the ability to be a unique individual.  When He made you He threw away the mold... (smile)  There is a life mission, a purpose just for you.  Don't wait any longer, the time is now.
                               God  plus Faith equals opportunity, and blessings! 


 The only thing stopping you is YOU!  If there is something you need, anything you need to be done, YOU are the best candidate for the job!  It'll get done in a way only you can do it, with you in mind, to your personal liking! Check out your attitude!  It's time to get re-energized.  Whatever it is, make the first step on your own behalf, you  deserve it....  Yes, You are enough!

Watchout for the "blindside!"

You know how when you're driving you look over your shoulder to see if anything is there behind you or to the side of you?  Sometimes even after looking there is still a gray area where something awaits! Those surprises hold a hidden nuggets of valuable insight custom made for you, and your life situation. Gray areas are often what some people call the bitter that goes with sweet, the rain that offsets the sunshine, or  could even  be the good that is sometimes followed by the bad......  These unveiling opposites represent the "stuff" in life you must to go through no matter what! When we look back and reflect on these gray areas that seem to just come along haphazardly; we understand how  'blindsides' can be blessings in disguise.....lessons that can only be taught by experience!     Happy, Happy New Year! 

Accountability: 10%

I am  spiritual/religious person.  I believe in giving tithes at ten percent.  I have to admit that I may not always do it as I should, but I truly believe in this biblical philosophy.  What I'm getting at is ten percent speaks for a lot!  Religiously, the blessing is profound.  God, promises to multiply your efforts, not just necessarily in monetary form, but in other aspects of your life you will reap the blessing for being obedient. My Son mentioned to me today that ten percent may seem like a lot, but particularly when it comes to effort it's NOT!   Think about it! You owe yourself 10% in accountability to "yourself".  That's the least you can do to move forward towards progress.  Giving 10% of your own time, not anyone elses devoted to making things better, whatever that may be!  Just think what a difference 10% each day could make.  10% each day could amount to one hour, or even 30 minutes.  It could even amount to one day out of 30 days!  Guess what, "looks like we ARE in control of our destiny  doesn't it?!?!!"

Hello? Accountability Calling!

Have you ever took the time to think about how vital your own accountability really is to yourself?  How certain things, and situations may have been different should you have been more responsible.  A lot of "stuff" you could have done better.  I mean things we do that we know better!  Yet we take chances just because....  It's deep!  Momma told you to do the right thing!  Did you?  (no one is perfect.)   Okay 2011, let's try to answer to our accountability calling!!!!!