I do believe this week I’ve experienced the tipping point! I’ve found two definitions for tipping point, both of which describe how my week has been. The tension, self-doubt, and questioning of last week have resolved in most unexpected ways. 1. The point at which a series of small … [Read more...]
Setbacks – the Crisis Point for Positive Change
It was Einstein who said, “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Why does this quote inspire me when I’m talking about setbacks? Setbacks are an obvious point at which to review, refocus and take action. However, doing more of the same is not the … [Read more...]
Dealing with Setbacks
This week I’ve been floored by the number of setbacks I’ve experienced. The disappointments, the anger and blame, the unfairness of it all and the frustration! It seems like I’m so close, on the right track, following things through and then – BAM! My own words echo back at me – stay calm, regroup, … [Read more...]
Keep Going – You’re Nearly There!
The end of the year is less than two months away and by now I’m starting to feel the pressure of completing what I’d set out to achieve this year. My mind teeters between giving up and finding faster, better & easier ways of doing what I need to get it done. An interesting thought process as I … [Read more...]
And…Action!
As someone who plans to the nth degree, you can imagine that taking action does not come naturally to me. This is something I continue to come to terms with, a work in progress with results that seem minor, especially in comparison with those who take massive action. Taking massive action is not … [Read more...]
The Planning Details – the devil is in the details!
Do you get bogged in the details when you’re planning? Big goals require planning but nth degree detail can be cause for procrastination and demotivating. Plans are, at best, a guess based on past performance (whether yours or somebody else’s) and work best when there’s room for adjustment. Plans … [Read more...]
Goal Setting – Is there a right way?
I’ve had a goal for this week’s blog and that was to get clear on setting a goal! Oh my, how many blocks came up for me with this! Surely there’s a right way to set goals! I started by researching SMART goals. SMART is an acronym which I thought stood for goals that were specific, measurable, … [Read more...]
What’s Your Plan?
I struggle with plans, the clarity of them, the detail required, working within a time frame, the order of the steps and then, when the unexpected happens, what then? I hear judgement in the old adage of “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. No, I’m not planning that at all, I just don’t know … [Read more...]
Spring Clean Your Life
You’d think as a house sitter I wouldn’t have much to spring clean but my sore back is telling me otherwise! After 4 months in one place, I’m really seeing (and feeling) how much I’ve accumulated. It’s time to do a physical cull, and to review what else I can cull to support what I want in my … [Read more...]
Spring Clean Your Thoughts
The lightness that comes with spring can go far beyond spring cleaning your physical space. As I venture outside after winter’s hibernation the cobwebs in my mind surface. Spring is the perfect time to clear them away and open up to new perspectives and ideas to take their place. Be impeccable … [Read more...]