Personal Mission Statements - Enter 2011 with Purpose!

Writing a personal mission statement may seem daunting or a waste of time. Believe me I have listened to many people frown upon the process! Of course It's been proven time and time again, when you set unrealistic goals , lack the commitment and continue to make excuses the only goal you ever attain is self sabatoge. How productive is that?

A personal mission or vision statement is your written description of what you want to accomplish and who you want to be. For those who have embraced the process it is your visual of how you will achieve success, happiness, joy, love, etc in your life and what that will look and feel like to you when you do. This statement isn't carved in stone , nor does it need to be shared with anyone..it is your personal visual that you get to play with and rewrite as you see fit.

If you are writing your personal mission statement for the first time..hey I know it's hard..the first time I did it I must have stared at the blank paper for 45 minutes before I wrote something.

Now,it has become as routine as waking up and brushing my teeth every morning. It's something that I have built into my life because I believe it is important ..mentally, physically and emotionally. Anyone who has adopted this practice into their life I haven't heard them say it has been a waste of their time yet!

Please don't wait for the perfect time to sit down and write something..news flash..there will never be a perfect time! When you decide and comitt yourself to self improvement and growth you know the time is now and there are no more excuses!

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Sit your bum down , find some quiet time..and ...

• Know what your values are...what is important to you and do you incorporate those personal values into your life. Your personal values help direct you to make wise choices and decisions



• Know your strengths and identify your weaknesses...use and focus on your strengths to help improve upon the weaknesses



• Set goals..goals are very important and setting SMART goals help us achieve things we say we want and need for ourselves. Your goals are your personal roadmap of where you want to go.

If you aren't quite sure the answers to the above...then begin to seek them out..speaking from experience you must be willing to be totally honest with yourself..find a friend/collegue who is willing to tell you like it is or work with someone who is skilled in helping you discover the answers because you NEED honest feedback.

4 things that lead to successful goal achievement

1. Set SMART goals

2. Be accountable and accept responsiblity for your actions or inaction

3.Have a support network .

4. Be open to change- be persistent and flexible

and remember.....

If YOU think YOU can YOU can!!

All the best for a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

xo

Holiday Memories

This past weekend I was reflecting upon past memories of the holidays. Going thru some old photo's of family and friends and recalling all the laughter and good times had. I am truly grateful and blessed to have had some wonderful experiences over the years and look forward to creating new memories this year with the people in my life.

I recognize the holidays can be a lonely or sad time of year for some for many different reasons and there were times when I too felt sad over the holidays..it is during those times we must always remember to have hope and believe that those feelings will pass...

Whether you enjoy recalling past Christmas memories, or are excited about creating new ones I hope you find the joy in the season and discover the warmth of giving and spending time with loved ones..

There are Angels among us!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WENJbSPSmqg

Purpose

I have discovered through my own journey that once you discover you have a purpose while on this earth , you begin to live a life of purpose. Everything I choose to do has purpose and I have to say it is much more enjoyable

and there are days when I don't even feel like I am working because I love what I do and I am attracting more of what makes me happy into my life...

Living a life of purpose doesn't have to be a huge complicated process. Quite simply it can be as joyful as cheering up a collegue who is having a bad day, playing with a child and laughing with them, holding the elevator door for someone, picking up a piece of garbage off the street and throwing it in the trash even if you were not the one who littered!

The key is discovering what you love to do, what get's you excited and brings a smile to your face and commit to adding more of that into your life every single day...

See the difference..feel the difference..!

xo

Tips On Staying Organized During the Holidays

Now that Santa has made his appearance and officially kicked off the Holiday season the decorations in the house are slowly turning from fall colours to spurts of Christmas red and green. The outside lights are up..and in a couple of weeks the tree will make it's way to the living room

For some this time of year is stressful beyond belief ..whether it is searching for the perfect christmas gifts for loved ones, preparing the house for dinner parties , cooking, decorating, wrapping, visiting, dealing with family, ..people get so stressed out wanting to create the perfect setting they forget to enjoy the spirit of the season. Its easy to get caught up in the commerical side of holidays that the true meaning of these times is pushed aside..

Here are a few tips I found useful during the holidays:

1. Laugh lots and allow yourself to be a kid..enjoy the season thru a childs enthusiam


2. Remember the spirit of the season..it isn't about being "perfect"..enjoy what you are doing and if you don't enjoy it..stop ..breath..and ask yourself why you are doing it


3. Use a calender..keep track of events you commit to and pencil in time to do nothing..yes nothing and let the day evolve as it may


4. Make a list of all the To do items it will help you keep track of things and allow you to prioritize whether it is gift list , food list, decorating list, christmas card list etc


5. Keep all your gift reciepts in one spot. Get an envelope and each time you buy a gift put the receipt in the envelop. That way when you need them they are not scattered around the house , car or your purse


6. Time management- Don't leave things to the last minute unless of course you are one of these people who works best under pressure!


7. Make use of storage bins for your decorations and label things so its easy to find


8. When you put decorations away from one season to the next don't just throw them in the box ..Christmas lights all tangled oh ya been there done that ..and when the season rolls around again you are frustrated before you even begin!


9. Get out and play in the snow..yes play in the snow at least once!


10. Give and speak from your heart..

If you stay organized during the holidays it certainly helps you to enjoy them a lot more..and remember stay calm and don't worry about being "perfect"...

Take control of the holidays don't let them take control of you!

Enjoy!

Just When You Think Its Impossible!

Have you ever wanted to do something and thought...there is no way I can do that, or I don't have the talent or skill?

Check out this video..People are Awesome http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo0Cazxj_yc

When I watched this video all I could think was WOW! These may be extreme accomplishments however it brings to light three very important points:

1. You can do amazing things with practice and hard work. I am sure to achieive what these people did it took hours of trail and error and lots of bumps and bruises before they nailed it!

2. Don't quit....it takes perservance , confidence and a great deal of courage to keep going until you achieve your goal. No matter how crazy it is ..as long as it is something you are passionate about..keep going regardless of what others think

3. The importance of support! A support system will help you do great things..surround yourself with people who believe in you and will encourage you to follow your heart!

xo