Today is a fresh new day and I am so excited by the possibilities. There is so much I want to do. So much I want to continue doing. And a little I want to stop doing.
I have big dreams. I always have. What I have lacked in the past is the structure to make those dreams a reality. Now I have written out clear defined goals and included steps to accomplish those goals with action steps to make them happen and a timeline for what needs to happen when.
For example in the past my goals have been things like "take the boy on vacation". That's it. Now it looks like this, "take the boy on vacation to San Diego on spring break" and action steps are "work 2-4 hrs overtime weekly when he is with his dad, eat from the pantry (no eating out), sell things I don't need/want on facebook buy/sell groups" etc. The goal is to save enough in the next 2 months to make it happen. It is completely doable an not overwhelming this way.
Other set me up for failure goals have been "Lose 20 pounds this month". This has been modified to
"Work out 5x week for minimum of 30 minutes and follow the 21 day fix eating plan". I know in doing this I can lose weight and inches. The beauty of being a Beachbody coach is that I have support and I can help other people reach their goals too. My big goal is to lose 50 more pounds over the next 6 months. I have lost 30 pounds over the last 4 months so this doesn't seem far fetched. I lost 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years so that proves anything is possible. But still if I look at the big picture of 50 pounds it can get overwhelming. So I take it one workout and one meal at a time. I plan for my success because I want to hit my goals. I hate that feeling of overwhelm.
For the next few months you are going to get to follow along on my journey and see me hit my goals, and smash them. You re also going to read about new upcoming books that I will be reviewing for you. I have two that are coming out this month that I am pretty excited about. The first is Be You. Do Good by Jonathan Golden and the second is Breaking Busy by Alli Worthington. I am really looking forward to sharing these with you.
But for now I need to get off here and start my day.
Hope you have a fabulous January 2nd.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Seasons
Wow!!!
This season is a little more chaotic than I thought it was.
Let's see, what's going on in my world? I got a new baseline mammogram and it had no discernible signs of cancer so I got the free and clear. Woo hoo!!!! That made me an incredibly happy girl. I am still bouncing off the walls.
I am evaluating business options that fit with my life. Yes, I am going to pursue the voice acting career path. I ordered a new mic and filter this week that should be here next week. Super excited. Once I get that I will sign up with Voices.com or some similar organization so I can have visibility to more job opportunities. I really liked the idea of just doing audio books until I saw that the vast majority of titles needing voices are in direct conflict with my values. There are some but I don't know the books with morals and integrity market has enough work available to keep me working.
I am looking at other things too and I look forward to sharing them with you soon.
Debating taking my blog to Wordpress and actually blogging regularly. So many thoughts in my head and my blog sounds like the place to take them to. Wouldn't you agree?
Anyways, it's late and I just wanted to say hi and I haven't forgotten about my sweet lil blog.
More tomorrow when I am awake more.
Sleep tight.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
What great timing
Hi all.
Sorry it's been a while. I will be back more regularly now.
I have been on a couple book launch teams and trying to read the books before they come out and share the material from them can be hard work. Doing that in addition to math homework, helping my child who struggles with reading, writing a business plan, maintain friendships and work on getting myself healthy has been a full plate.
The book I am prereading right now is Crystal Paine's newest book Money Making Mom. You know how some people have that scarcity mindset where they want to guard their ideas and don't want to share how they got where they are because they're afraid that you're going to do better than them or take away from what they're doing? Yeah, that's NOT Crystal.
Crystal Paine is a New York Times best selling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode. I was on the launch team for that book too which is why I'm so excited to help get the word about this second book.
In Money Making Mom Crystal shares her challenges of becoming a mompreneur. I don't think I have ever heard her refer to herself as such but she is. She tried many things to get where she is, author, blogger, and public speaker.
Money Making Mom helps readers focus on the why of why they want to become an entrepreneur. Are you wanting to make a lot of money fast just because? Are you wanting to pay off debt? Are you wanting to save for family vacation? Or are you trying to replace your current full time income and provide more margin in your life so you can homeschool your kids or show up at their school events? There are as many reasons why as there are people looking to work from home.
I am just starting chapter 4 so there's lots of good material to cover. I'll be blogging about what I read. I am really excited about this book and the title says it really well, it's great timing. I have been bouncing a few business ideas in my head and am super excited to start putting them into action.
I highly encourage you to go to Moneymakingmombook.com where you can sign up for Crystal's free 5 day course, find out about the amazing preorder bonus and more.
#CrystalPaine #MoneyMakingMom #bookreview #pushingplay #dreambig
Sorry it's been a while. I will be back more regularly now.
I have been on a couple book launch teams and trying to read the books before they come out and share the material from them can be hard work. Doing that in addition to math homework, helping my child who struggles with reading, writing a business plan, maintain friendships and work on getting myself healthy has been a full plate.
The book I am prereading right now is Crystal Paine's newest book Money Making Mom. You know how some people have that scarcity mindset where they want to guard their ideas and don't want to share how they got where they are because they're afraid that you're going to do better than them or take away from what they're doing? Yeah, that's NOT Crystal.
Crystal Paine is a New York Times best selling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode. I was on the launch team for that book too which is why I'm so excited to help get the word about this second book.
In Money Making Mom Crystal shares her challenges of becoming a mompreneur. I don't think I have ever heard her refer to herself as such but she is. She tried many things to get where she is, author, blogger, and public speaker.
Money Making Mom helps readers focus on the why of why they want to become an entrepreneur. Are you wanting to make a lot of money fast just because? Are you wanting to pay off debt? Are you wanting to save for family vacation? Or are you trying to replace your current full time income and provide more margin in your life so you can homeschool your kids or show up at their school events? There are as many reasons why as there are people looking to work from home.
I am just starting chapter 4 so there's lots of good material to cover. I'll be blogging about what I read. I am really excited about this book and the title says it really well, it's great timing. I have been bouncing a few business ideas in my head and am super excited to start putting them into action.
I highly encourage you to go to Moneymakingmombook.com where you can sign up for Crystal's free 5 day course, find out about the amazing preorder bonus and more.
#CrystalPaine #MoneyMakingMom #bookreview #pushingplay #dreambig
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Learning
Learning is a beautiful thing. It helps people expand their horizons and then their futures. I love to learn and have since a young age. By age 5 I had my very own dictionary because I wanted to write, all the time and was constantly asking my mother how to spell words. She decided it would be better for me and I would remember them better if I had to look them up. She would help me connect the sound to the letter and then have me look. After a little while she would just look at me and say "Joyce Adell, you know what that starts with. Try for a few minute then if you're still having problems I will help you." Oh how I loved that dictionary. I still have it to this day, 4 decades and some change later.
My mom knew that she could keep giving me the the words/spelling but until I had to look it up and apply it I wouldn't truly own it. Now I spell incredibly well and don't need to because spell check catches almost all my mistypes without me thinking about it.
The point is if you love to learn, you have to come to the point where the rubber meets the road and you start applying what you've learned. If you take in and take in and take in and never apply it, then you are the dead sea. No one wants to be the dead sea.
I think the fun in learning is putting things into practice. I am trying to do that as much as possible in this season. I have been listening to podcasts and taking business courses and reading business books. It's time to start implementing what I am learning. It's time to spread my wings. It's time to apply what I have learned in goal setting and time management to get everything done I need to get done each day.
Stay tuned. Big things are coming. I'm dreaming big and changing my days. Might even change yours too.
Loves!
My mom knew that she could keep giving me the the words/spelling but until I had to look it up and apply it I wouldn't truly own it. Now I spell incredibly well and don't need to because spell check catches almost all my mistypes without me thinking about it.
The point is if you love to learn, you have to come to the point where the rubber meets the road and you start applying what you've learned. If you take in and take in and take in and never apply it, then you are the dead sea. No one wants to be the dead sea.
I think the fun in learning is putting things into practice. I am trying to do that as much as possible in this season. I have been listening to podcasts and taking business courses and reading business books. It's time to start implementing what I am learning. It's time to spread my wings. It's time to apply what I have learned in goal setting and time management to get everything done I need to get done each day.
Stay tuned. Big things are coming. I'm dreaming big and changing my days. Might even change yours too.
Loves!
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Chaos
God is so amazingly good to me!!!
Work is chaotic and overwhelming and I am short on magic tricks to make it all better. Yeah, I know, that doesn't sound like God is watching and moving but trust me, He is. Work is a big part of our daily lives so when it's chaotic and just downright nuts it can really negatively impact our attitudes and that can spill into other areas of our lives and cause splash damage on other people.
Today I look at the chaos and I see God's love because in the midst of the messes, I see that He has been laying the groundwork to bring me to a place that peace and joy and contentment come from. A place where I can bless others instead of helping to spread stress and angst.
Today I am in a place where the chaos doesn't scare me. It cannot overtake me. It cannot have any negative impact on me unless I allow it to. I have the choice. I can keep my eyes fixed on God or I can look at circumstances. God is bigger than my circumstances. He knows every detail of what I face and the choices I make. He plants seeds of hope in me.
I am a huge podcast fan. If you pick up my phone you will see it's loaded with podcasts from church, (mine and others) and from people I admire and respect. Topics range from last weeks sermon to starting a business from scratch to cellulite. The reason I share that is because the people on those podcasts are strategically placed there because they love God and He breathes into their lives so they can share. That's who I want to learn from. They inspire me.
He also uses people around me to help keep me grounded. I have some pretty incredible people in my life and they support and encourage me like I have never experienced before. Having people in your corner that cheer you on and help you expand and fine tune your dreams can lift you far from the chaos.
I know God has me planted where I am for a reason. Often times I have forgotten that and let the stress of the constant chaos and turmoil smother the love He has birthed in me for other people. I can be mean and snarky and not thoughtful of other peoples feelings or the impact my words have. I can't change yesterday but I can change the next interaction I have, and the one after that, and the next one too.
So, when you're in the middle of stuff that threatens your peace and contentment and tries to steal your joy, take a deep breath and raise your eyes towards God and ask Him what's up. What does He want to birth in you or grow in you that you're not seeing because you're too close. Ask Him to speak through you instead of letting the words you would like to use about how unfair this is or how rotten you were treated.
I'm learning. Every day I get to choose. I hope I choose Jesus more and more often.
Work is chaotic and overwhelming and I am short on magic tricks to make it all better. Yeah, I know, that doesn't sound like God is watching and moving but trust me, He is. Work is a big part of our daily lives so when it's chaotic and just downright nuts it can really negatively impact our attitudes and that can spill into other areas of our lives and cause splash damage on other people.
Today I look at the chaos and I see God's love because in the midst of the messes, I see that He has been laying the groundwork to bring me to a place that peace and joy and contentment come from. A place where I can bless others instead of helping to spread stress and angst.
Today I am in a place where the chaos doesn't scare me. It cannot overtake me. It cannot have any negative impact on me unless I allow it to. I have the choice. I can keep my eyes fixed on God or I can look at circumstances. God is bigger than my circumstances. He knows every detail of what I face and the choices I make. He plants seeds of hope in me.
I am a huge podcast fan. If you pick up my phone you will see it's loaded with podcasts from church, (mine and others) and from people I admire and respect. Topics range from last weeks sermon to starting a business from scratch to cellulite. The reason I share that is because the people on those podcasts are strategically placed there because they love God and He breathes into their lives so they can share. That's who I want to learn from. They inspire me.
He also uses people around me to help keep me grounded. I have some pretty incredible people in my life and they support and encourage me like I have never experienced before. Having people in your corner that cheer you on and help you expand and fine tune your dreams can lift you far from the chaos.
I know God has me planted where I am for a reason. Often times I have forgotten that and let the stress of the constant chaos and turmoil smother the love He has birthed in me for other people. I can be mean and snarky and not thoughtful of other peoples feelings or the impact my words have. I can't change yesterday but I can change the next interaction I have, and the one after that, and the next one too.
So, when you're in the middle of stuff that threatens your peace and contentment and tries to steal your joy, take a deep breath and raise your eyes towards God and ask Him what's up. What does He want to birth in you or grow in you that you're not seeing because you're too close. Ask Him to speak through you instead of letting the words you would like to use about how unfair this is or how rotten you were treated.
I'm learning. Every day I get to choose. I hope I choose Jesus more and more often.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Goals
Can I just say that I am really, really excited about the direction my life is going? I am taking steps to make the life I want to have.
My goals are ahead of me and I want nothing more than to start reaching them. I have to remember though that I can't do it all today. I need to take a couple steps today and tomorrow and the next day and if I take enough steps and am consistent then I will achieve the success I desire.
I know me. I know I dream big then either get overwhelmed by the size of my dream and end up cowering in a corner in fear of the size of it. OR I dream big and don't see results right away so I give up on said dreams.
I'm tired of giving up. I'm tired of cowering in the corner.
I deserve better. My children deserve to learn better. They deserve to be motivated to dream big because they see me living my dreams. They deserve to live a life free from fear of failure. They deserve to be encouraged to try. If they fail, so what? Get back up and try again. And again. And again. The same applies to me. Yes I have failed in the past. Yes I am sure I will fail again in the future but I am done giving up and instead I am going to keep getting up and keep moving forward. If I take 2 steps forward and get knocked back 1 every time, that's okay because I'm still making progress.
What would you do if you thought you couldn't fail? Or if you thought you might fail but could have a redo on? What's holding you back from doing that thing?
My goals are ahead of me and I want nothing more than to start reaching them. I have to remember though that I can't do it all today. I need to take a couple steps today and tomorrow and the next day and if I take enough steps and am consistent then I will achieve the success I desire.
I know me. I know I dream big then either get overwhelmed by the size of my dream and end up cowering in a corner in fear of the size of it. OR I dream big and don't see results right away so I give up on said dreams.
I'm tired of giving up. I'm tired of cowering in the corner.
I deserve better. My children deserve to learn better. They deserve to be motivated to dream big because they see me living my dreams. They deserve to live a life free from fear of failure. They deserve to be encouraged to try. If they fail, so what? Get back up and try again. And again. And again. The same applies to me. Yes I have failed in the past. Yes I am sure I will fail again in the future but I am done giving up and instead I am going to keep getting up and keep moving forward. If I take 2 steps forward and get knocked back 1 every time, that's okay because I'm still making progress.
What would you do if you thought you couldn't fail? Or if you thought you might fail but could have a redo on? What's holding you back from doing that thing?
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Changes I want
Hi again. Welcome back. And if this is your first time or you've been here a hundred times before, I'm glad you're here.
I am a very ambitious person with a big vision. Problem is I tend to bite off more than I can chew and then get overwhelmed or frustrated and upset with myself, give up and feel defeated. That is not a fun way to live. And I believe in Chalene Johnson's idea of having a Crazy, Ridiculous, Amazing, Fun-Filled Life (CRAFFL). Hope I got that right Chalene.
So right now I am going through Chalene's 30 Push challenge and today is day 3, goal setting. Making AMAZING goals for what I want to accomplish and how I want my life to look. In her 30 day Push she teaches you how to make those goals a reality. Application is key. I love that she says if you are taking info in and learning and learning but never applying...STOP! Implement what you learn.
10 Goals sounds easy enough, right? I had the hardest time because I kept reigning myself back. I didn't want to think too big because I didn't want to disappoint myself or worse, share them and then have people know that I failed.
I'll share a few of the 10 here...no not all 10, I'm not that brave yet. Keep in mind that we're supposed to write them as if they're happening so here it goes.
1) I am gainfully self employed and my schedule is mine to decide.
2) My boys and I have taken 2 nice vacations.
3) I drive a completely paid for 2010 Ford Mustang.
4) I have a fully funded emergency fund.
5) I am a fit and healthy size 8.
6) I wake up smiling.
7) I am generous with my time and money, supporting local organizations that have a huge impact in line with my priorities which are sharing Jesus love and supporting families.
Yep, completing those would be crazy and amazing and I would be off the hook excited to be living that life.
I know these goals are going to take work and I'm willing to put in the work to have that kind of life. A week from now I'm supposed to write a new list of goals without looking at today's list and as things fall off and adjust I am supposed to run with it. This shall be interesting.
I can't wait!!!
I am a very ambitious person with a big vision. Problem is I tend to bite off more than I can chew and then get overwhelmed or frustrated and upset with myself, give up and feel defeated. That is not a fun way to live. And I believe in Chalene Johnson's idea of having a Crazy, Ridiculous, Amazing, Fun-Filled Life (CRAFFL). Hope I got that right Chalene.
So right now I am going through Chalene's 30 Push challenge and today is day 3, goal setting. Making AMAZING goals for what I want to accomplish and how I want my life to look. In her 30 day Push she teaches you how to make those goals a reality. Application is key. I love that she says if you are taking info in and learning and learning but never applying...STOP! Implement what you learn.
10 Goals sounds easy enough, right? I had the hardest time because I kept reigning myself back. I didn't want to think too big because I didn't want to disappoint myself or worse, share them and then have people know that I failed.
I'll share a few of the 10 here...no not all 10, I'm not that brave yet. Keep in mind that we're supposed to write them as if they're happening so here it goes.
1) I am gainfully self employed and my schedule is mine to decide.
2) My boys and I have taken 2 nice vacations.
3) I drive a completely paid for 2010 Ford Mustang.
4) I have a fully funded emergency fund.
5) I am a fit and healthy size 8.
6) I wake up smiling.
7) I am generous with my time and money, supporting local organizations that have a huge impact in line with my priorities which are sharing Jesus love and supporting families.
Yep, completing those would be crazy and amazing and I would be off the hook excited to be living that life.
I know these goals are going to take work and I'm willing to put in the work to have that kind of life. A week from now I'm supposed to write a new list of goals without looking at today's list and as things fall off and adjust I am supposed to run with it. This shall be interesting.
I can't wait!!!
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