My clients are visionary people from across the creative universe who are orienting their lives around creativity, adventure, education, entrepreneurialism, community building, family ties, and activism. This is the heart beat of my business and living proof that all people have a 2nd, 3rd and 4th act inside.
It’s the year of the dragon. A symbol of power and happiness. Dragons bring fortune and good luck; auspiciously great timing for those fiery resolutions and goals.
But we’ve come to believe that resolutions don’t work. Don’t rock. Don’t stick.
“Phewy,” we say.
Think again Unicorns. Studies show that people who do a little mani*festing around their goals do better than those who don’t.
If YOU WANT TO BURN BRIGHT AND RE-IGNITE YOUR GOALS; here’s SEVEN sure-fire ways to hang in there baby, when the resolution doesn’t look so HOT.
1. Sweeping huge projects are cool and important. ( I love and encourage Wow Projects.) But accomplishing big w*thout paring it down into small, single, vivid, measurable, doable tasks can slow you down. If you’d like to pull off a big deal, then focus on a set number of tasks, for a set number of days. Limit yourself to one BIGGIE a week.
2. Restore the house where your goal resides. If you’re eager to save big bucks for your next great adventure; your wallet needs to reflect this goal. No credit cards and cash only. If you want to eat healthier and shed a few pounds; stream line and zen-fill your fridge & cupboards with fresh and nourishing food choices. Every goal has a primary environment. Upgrade and organize this hut until it supports and inspires your success.
3. Accountability rocks. Tell the world what you’re up to. SHOUT IT OUT. Get your friends, family and colleagues on board. Post it on facebook & twitter and watch all your cheerleaders and referee’s surface.
4. Outsource as much self-discipline as possible. Hire a personal trainer. Meet with an exercise buddy. Have a wellness expert overhaul your pantry or consult with you on a meal plan. Combine them all together and your chances increase by 80%.
5. Setbacks happen. Don’t freak out. Don’t over-indulge. Don’t throw in the towel.
Stumble.
Sweat it off.
BREATHE.
Now you’re smokin*
6. Curb your enthusiasm vs. Ringing in the New Year.
Mmm?
Going without depends on will power. And will power is a limited fuel that burns out from overuse. Switch things up by creating daily experiences that empower and lift rather than deny and deplete.
7. For every plateau or win celebrate with small rewards. ( Flowers, movies, massages, books, wine + friends) Gold star perks keep the spark alive and make it all worthwhile.
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Big and small. More or less. There’s a bounty of ways to tap into the energy of the new year…
Take ONE idea from above. Polish it and make it your own. Or breeze on over to my in-box and grab An EASY GUIDE to SUPERSIZING your PROJECTS and SETTING FREE your GOALS in 30 FABUOULOUS DAYS.
It’s simple.
It’s sassy.
And it’s free!
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I’m a believer in taking massive action and I love the idiom, ‘ just do it.’ I think a full day of sweating from the brow and dirtying ones hands is good for the soul.
I also like to make things. My camera is with me at all times. I play with paper and paste and scratch around for words and ideas in books, music, movies, newspapers, plays, poems, nature and neighborhoods. It’s a push-pull-mash-it-up mindset; a running around and howling at the moon experience.
LIFE PRACTICES ARE NOT A ONE SIZE FITS ALL but HERE’S one THING I KNOW FOR SURE:
Trust in the little experiment and the dummy run. Get in the habit of creating small projects. It’ll prep you for the big stuff.
I’VE LEARNED FROM THE REHEARSAL PROCESS TO SHOW UP EVERYDAY, PRACTICE, AND PLAY BIG. THIS IS PASSION AT WORK.
-If you love stories, actively listen. Stories are embedded with instructions. Pick up your ears. Quiet now. A muse always leaves clues.
-If you’re visually bent, set a beautiful table before your next meal, or grab a camera and hunt for heart stopping light, motion, and color. Then turn your best photos into LOVE letters and thank you notes.
-If you desire more culture, lean into a neighborhood. Explore parks, cafes, and markets. Assign yourself the role of historian and detective. Snoop for local splendor. Bring along a friend and make it a walking tour.
-And for big talkers, memorize a historical speech or a poem – say it out loud, relish the rhythm, and step into another person’s shoes.
With a bit of wrangling and a serenade, a made up list, (and it’s all made up) becomes a soul-reviving endeavor and a remarkable wow project. The possibility is the seed. The seed is the source. And my BEloved go-getters, the source IS the whole.
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find life experiences and swallow them whole.
TRAVEL.
meet many people.
go down some
dead ends and
explore dark alleys.
try EVERYTHING.
exhaust yourself
in the glorious
pursuit of life.
-lawrence k. fish
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