How many people do you think is down there waiting on you? Needing you?
“Happiness is not a goal, it is a by-product…For what keeps our interest in life and makes us look forward to tomorrow is giving pleasure to other people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, “You Learn By Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life”
As you are setting your goals for the new year don’t forget to include service to others. I believe that are purpose in life is to serve. How you serve is based on the gifts that were given to you. Each and every one of us is valuable. We have a contribution to give to this world and the people in it. How are you going to contribute this year? Think about it and then do it! We need your special brand of service. Don’t let us down. Be well and whole on this day. Much love 🧡 💚
Here we are the first day of 2021. Goals and resolutions are being set. Hope is springing anew in the hearts of many. People are declaring success in this new year. Changes that they want to accomplish physically and mentally. So many possibilities.
I have received numerous emails from self development gurus about goal setting, miracles, manifestations and finding your true love. I get it. Since people are full of hope and happiness for new beginnings, these gurus are trying to sell you the formula to make it happen. I am sure they all have good points that can benefit people. I have previously listened to webinars and was able to get valuable information. My issue is their advice may not be needed at this particular time. People are already fired up.
Statistics says less than 10% of people stick to their resolutions each year. What happens? Life happens. Tragedies, job loss, kids. People set unrealistic goals. They run out of steam. There are too many naysayers and not enough supporters. They complete a goal but don’t know the next step. The reasons/excuses are endless. Statistically 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. So I believe if these gurus stepped in towards the end of January/first week of February with all their helpful ideas and strategies, we may have more people who follow through with their goals and resolutions. Just a thought.
Encouragement, tools and support are so valuable in achieving goals. Every Friday that I am able to I attend a community call that is associated with a money mindset course I signed up for. Definitely one of the best decisions I made last year. The group as a whole wraps you up in their arms and hugs you. They cry with you. They call you out on your shit. They share with you resources to help you in any area of your life. They cheer you on when you accomplish a goal. This group has kept me going even in my weak moments. They have encouraged me to achieve even more than I thought possible. Who does this for you?
If you do not have a group of friends, peers or associates that inspire, encourage, celebrate and push you, find one. Find people who will hold you accountable. Find people who will not let you make excuses for slacking on your goals. Find a group who can set you down the right path when you aren’t sure what direction to go. Find a group that cheers and claps even for your small victories. One important thing that you MUST do when you find your group, share. Open up, be vulnerable and share your stories. Share your struggles and your doubts. Share your goals and your wins. I can tell you there is nothing like it.
Happy New Year everyone!!! I am so glad that you rocked with me through 2020 and I am looking forward to continuing to connect with you throughout 2021. The past year presented many ups and downs but WE MADE IT! We may be bruised and sore but we have skated across the finish line. We are now ready to run a different obstacle course with new challenges, pitfalls, walls to climb and dry stretches. I know that you all are up to the tasks. You have perseverance, resilence and an unbeatable spirit. As always I am rooting for you and your continued success. Be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚
I have been slacking. Usually when I get dressed in the morning I will play the 100th episode of the Sincerely HER podcast. This episode is titled “I Am Greatness” and includes some powerful, positive affirmations. What a great way to start my day and get me in the right mindset. I haven’t listen to my affirmations in over a week 🤦🏾♀️.
Yesterday, my coworker and I were talking about our personal development, positive affirmations and meditation. Even though I have been slacking, I realized how much I enjoy this particular activity. I shared the podcast details with her and what it means to me to listen every morning. Seriously, one morning while listening and reciting those positive affirmations a great idea popped in my head that set me on a different path in life. My coworker proceeded to find the podcast on her music app right then and there. Next thing I know I can hear her reciting the affirmations at her desk. I smiled so hard. And when she said “I Am Worthy” I heard the change in her voice. That is one of the affirmations I always say with a little extra flair. Lol. Yes, I Am Worthy!!!
After running through all the affirmations, she turned to me and said “I do feel better after that. I am going to do these every morning.” That is what it is all about. I know just reciting affirmations every day may not cause a great mindset shift, but it is a start. “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results” as said by Willie Nelson. And we have to start somewhere right? Zig Ziglar said, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Well said.
The Sincerely HER podcast gives you work week, short bursts of motivation to start your day. And I mean short. Lol. Most of the listens are no more than 3 minutes. The 100th episode is more than 3 minutes but you won’t notice because it is so awesome. To listen on Apple, you have to download Apple podcast. I listen on Amazon music which unlike Apple doesn’t required a separate app. Team Android here 😂. You can also find the podcast on other streaming sites as well. Check it out.
Today is the last day of the year and I have so much to say, but I have to gather my thoughts. I don’t want to be just rambling on and on. Though we may not know what the day will bring, let’s make it a great one. Be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚
