All I ever do....

I say "I haven't blogged in ages" so I am not going to do it anymore. I resolve to actually Blog about whatever is going on in my head as much as I can...

What is in my head....

Well about 6 months ago I was doing ok in my business but things were just not happening as fast as I wanted. As always, it is me which is the problem - getting in my own way as always. So I did some BodyTalk, BreakThrough, MindScape, NLP processes, went on holiday... and now everything has stepped up a notch.

In August we were struggling to get 8 people for courses we have in the diary. And now I have 30 people booked on for MindScape in November and I will have to turn people away!! wow what a shift.

I think we all know deep down that what we are passionate about creates flow. The attraction comes when you are offering a service which truly will improve people's lives, you are 100% behind it, and you come from a place of gratitude.

I am truly blessed to have MindScape in my life, I love it!! And look the attraction is there. A lesson for us all.

Now onto manifesting the money, so I can train to teach MindScape! Universe I am putting it out there!

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you

Opps - business and busy-ness

Well it has been a few months since I updated this... I got drawn into a period of mega busy-ness and forgot to update my blog. Consider my wrist slapped.

So I just realised business is the same as busyness. So business needs to be busy to be a business! Well my business is the busiest it has been this week.... so that must mean I am well on my way to having a successful BUSINESS!??!

Humm, really?

I just watched the film "Fargo" - I heard of it years ago but had never watched it. A gruesome "true story", but a film that had, for me, the moral of keep it simple (KIS). People seem happier when things in life are simple. As soon as things get complicated, we get stressed and life gets tricky. Problem is us humans like a bit of drama, so we sometimes find it hard to keep it simple.

Are you getting in your own way in life? Are you making things hard for yourself? Are you creating drama needlessly?

Take a moment to identify the:
- 3 things you could simplify
- 3 things which you need to put more focus on - your already getting results by doing, and
- 3 things which you could stop today - which are not helping you grow your business?

I bet you are getting busy doing things which are not focused on driving your business forward! Admit it. So KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) and take a simpler view of your life and business.

I bet you get busier in the right ways.

People amaze me

I just watch the film 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and although stressed throughout (just waiting for the happy ending - I hate things that go wrong) ... it made me think.

We are always meeting people and when you take the time to get to know them - I mean really get to know them - they all have an amazing story! Everyone has done something, been somewhere, or had an amazing experience. Everyone.

We meet people and we don't take the time to see the wisdom, knowledge & magic they have hidden away.

We all have it.

I ran a workshop today and I spent the day looking at some amazing people who have such an immense bank of knowledge, wisdom and experience between them! They don't see it in themselves....

...so of course do I see it in me? Umm no "guilty as charged". I am sure I have far more gold dust in me than I am willing to acknowledge and show the world.... if I can see it in others then I have it in me.

So how can we bring the gold dust to the surface?
How can we see our own gold dust and show it to others?

I am the light. We all are.... so start shinning :)

As the wise women said (Marianne Williamson):

"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just in some, it is in everyone.
And, as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Story of Stuff

Was on the HUB call today which kinda ended suddenly - was it my phone or did everyone loose the call?

It reminded me of the 'stuff' film... http://www.storyofstuff.com check it out! IT WILL MAKE YOU THINK!!

Key lessons from the Global Shift Call:
- 'Act as if' - act as if u r responsible for everything in your life! From there you can take responsibility and you will notice where your actions are not meeting your desired outcomes.
- It take 26-30 days to make a new neural pathway! So all those new habits, beliefs etc you want to instill YOU MUST act on them for 30 days - without missing a day! - to ensure it sticks.
- Live your life like an experiment. Try things for 30 days and decide if it made your life better or worse! Try being a veggie for 30 days and see how you feel.
- What lens are you looking through? See the opportunities and consciously participate on the changes on this planet! Look at your actions, do they help the planet, your family, your community... are you giving back?
- Act as if your on an adventure :)

Too much day in my time?

As always I struggle with having enough hours in the day to fit everything in.

My aim this Bank Holiday weekend (in the UK we have a 4 day weekend) was to actually have a couple of days off! What a novalty - this is the only weekend until July I had nothing planned!

Then I realise I have a mountain of stuff that needs to be done, so I decide I will end up working for part of the weekend. Then I have a session with my coach on Thursday - who is keen I work through the weekend!?! Humm

So so far I stayed in bed as long as possible yesterday, then cleaned my house (still have an hour to finish it to 100% - how you do one thing is how you do everything) before going out to a 'singles' party with some coaching friends. We agreed the name of the event kinda frames that we will stay single after the event ;)

However, there was hardly anyone there! I did win a bottle of wine though - when my lock matched the key (endless jokes) of the only cute guy in the room! We promtly got married and then he left without saying bye... not a great loss. We had a good giggle though.

Today I am making progress on writting my 'to-do' list!! It never stops growing!! There is always endless projects, ideas, fun to be had, books to read, people to connect with, clients to meet... there is never enough time in the day. How is that belief serving me? Well it isn't.

I often remind my clients "I am a human being - not a human doing" - I need to have time to sit and be. I cannot do everything it is impossible. We need to be focused, prioritise and make time for ourselves.

I could sleep less - I don't need all the sleep - I could align all my values to my to-do list to get them done.... of I can accept I am not SuperWomen and congratulate myself on the success I have and the magic I make happen for my clients!

Breakthroughs

Well what a few days!

I did John Dimartinis' Breakthrough Experience - been wanting to do it for 3 years! Really enjoyed it and such a great insight into the workings of my mind and the universe.

I worked on my 'ex' to clear up anything left there - I thought I had worked through it all! 15 hours later and nope I hadn't. Tears of joy popped up a couple of times when I had some new insights into the benefits and what he gave me! wow

Next up was to revisit the BodyTalk 'Breakthrough' course with lovely Terryann https://www.bodytalksystem.com/iba/professionals/details.cfm?id=2761 wow I hadn't done Breakthrough in anger for months... ok 6 months. I needed to revisit it. Unlike John's process this only take 45 mins to do! Far easier on the Nervous System!!

The result of my Breakthrough - I believed I was 'unlovable' :( I would never have found that through questioning myself. I love the way Breakthrough really helps you to see the underlying beliefs which rule your life - and unravel them to release their hold.

Check it out if your interested we have conference calls coming up:
Conference Call Dates
April 19th at 9am EST
April 23rd at 11am EST
April 30th at 8am EST

Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 432-1600
Participant Access Code: 828897#

No fee or need to register - just listen in!

WOW what a month!

So what did I do last month... I can't believe it is March already!!

I Played 2 Win with Clinton Swaine - if you get the chance go to his next event in June. It is awesome and you will learn soo much.

I gave out Free Hugs on Free Hug day!

I went to see John Dimartini talk - I always think of the drink, so I have no idea how to spell it. Sorry John - and was inspired again ;)

I came up with some new business ideas and so am planning to put them into practise!

I found some new delightful clients - I am always amazed by how much my clients inspire me!! It is a gift to spend time supporting them, as it moves me forward working with them to.

So far this month - we have been at the Body, Mind & Soul exhibition at Kempton Park in Surrey. So it has been a busy few weeks!

I think my biggest learning is I need some me time... all this running around, I don't get time to blog, rest or make time to relax! Yet again today I am doing all day with little being. We are human beings - I must remember that too!!

Tomorrow I am helping to set a new world record in aid of Comic Relief - so please sponsor me to make it all worth while ;)

www.justgiving.com/congaworldrecord

Will post more regulary this month I promise ;)

The Power of the Mind

So what have I been up to.... well I have been endlessly busy! Doing what though? I ask myself that sometimes.

Like you (I am mind reading) I have an endless to-do list, which never gets done... yet I still get bored of 'doing' and want to 'be' sometimes. I am a 'Human Being not a Human Dooer' as I often remind my coaching clients.

Yesterday I stayed in bed, cleaned my house and read followed by half a bottle of wine and 2 films! I had a PC free day! wow. I thought that had done the trick but tonight - having worked all pm - I am again in the mood for being instead of doing.

I think I am having a mini success crisis! Maybe I will go and listen to someone who inspires me, to give me the kick up the a##e I need.

I have all day tomorrow to work, but if I just did 100 things tonight I would have so much more fun tomorrow!?!

My No 1 value is Freedom! It is a hard act to live by. Whenever I have anything to do or need to get something done I instantly state rebelling "FREEDOM" my mind cries! Even this... I love blogging but I don't get around to it? Why? Well if I did do it regularly then people might actually read it and then what? It would be 'expected' that I did it regularly! aggghhhhh

Panic

Am I the only person on the planet who rebels against themselves and their success? As always, answers on a postcard please!

My Optimistic Day

So I took the train up to sunny (!) London today to join in with the “Grin & Beat It” comedy event. At first when I said “Hello fellow Optimistic people” outside the Comedy Club people seemed a bit quiet… but they soon warmed up!

In exchange for some free chocolate I leant my camera to a Gorilla as he went off to hug half of London in the space of 30 minutes (LOL Gareth). Meanwhile I met some new people – one of my favourite pastimes – and randomly Rachel and I ended up interviewing a journalist:

Robin M (30), hot from asking our sunny Prime Minister questions at a press conference, was excited and optimistic about meeting some Optimistic people.

My first question to Robin was “was he from Sherwood?” And yes he is originally from the Sherwood Forest area!! (Yes, you can’t make this stuff up.)

He started his journalism career typing up the football results and moved quickly to covering sports events. He now works for an agency (AFP); who sell news onto many companies and news services across the globe. “Any UK news in Australia probably comes from us.”Robin now covers many varied and different areas of news. He has been on some top secret assignments, which for national security we can’t mention. And often goes on day trips around the world to cover important events.

He seemed to have a hobby of interviewing the Prime Minister (proven by the fact he had done so again this morning) and has even been away with him – on business! Although he did state that interviewing us (The Optimists Society) was far more fun – sorry Gordon!

Robin (of Sherwood) also has an obsession with asking peoples ages. Although we suspect this is a symptom of being a journalist.

Next we had a great motivational speech from L Vaughn Spencer "The Gansta Motivator". A truly inspirational speech which reduced me (and half the audience) to tears! “Don’t be Needy be Succeedy” is my new mantra!

Then onto a session of “Laughter Yoga” a Laughter Workshop. We learnt how to laugh in many different languages including witch and monkey (the Gorilla came in handy).

The highlight of the event was Malcolm – who had randomly travelled all the way from Glasgow just to join us! Wow. Big up Malcolm – he had about 3 rounds of applause just for him.

Then after going to the pub – another interview for James, 400 of the day I believe? – I was interviewed back by Robin of Sherwood. And yes he asked my age (see) I did think about lying, but lied about where I live instead.

Then back to ‘Optimists Society’ HQ to wrap some pressies and write cards ready to deliver to all the miserable famous people. I finally learnt to spell Optimists after the 5th card.

Finally on my way back to Paddington I managed to give a gift to Sir Stuart Rose, Executive Chairman of Marks & Spencer’s – we like Plan A. The receptionist seemed confused by my gift of Chocolate and my ‘Optimists Society’ business card. But rang his secretary (Jane) to pop down and get the gift!

I did think about telling her ‘I was a child of M&S’ as I would not exist if it wasn’t for their amazing clothes – my parents met when working for them – but thought the better of it as she seemed scared enough already.

I rounded off the day by giving my remaining Optimists’ card to the British Rail man at the train station – made him smile!

I am convinced my stomach muscles may ache tomorrow – but sharing the fun with others, and spreading some joy; turning this blue day orange was worth it.

Single Girl...

So here I am on a Sat night and I am surrounded by dodgy men...

... am I in a nightclub I hear you ask? I wish. No I am stuck in a service station (with a broken door) freezing my little arse off waiting for me, and my car, to be taken home on/in a lorry :(

Someone remind me why I didn't listen to my instincts and take the train this morning? But no instead of the 2 hour train journey I took the easy route and drove for 30 mins instead (we are all inherently lazy)! And what happens I am stranded in sub zero temperatures (It feels -7 degrees C) with no news on when my lift home is coming. I have been here for 3 hours already - sure I had some things on the end of my feet earlier, oh yes toes. - Trust my car electrics to go now, if it were summer I could have driven home.

Did the RAC man offer me a warm seat in his van? No
Have the garage attendants offered me a cup of tea? No - they even tried to get me to leave by saying they were closing. Not funny


Now I ask; what am I supposed to learn from this? Why did I manifest my car breaking down today of all days when it is minus 3?

Answers on a postcard please.

Is there a new business idea in this somewhere? Obviously I need another thing to get off the ground!?! Not - I am busy enough.

Am I supposed to learn to trust my instincts?? Humm yes maybe.

I am stuck in the middle of nowhere on my own again surrounded by odd and un-thinking men (sweeping generalisation! sorry). Is this all gearing up to make me appreciate my man more when he turns up? (Apparently he is coming this month!?!) It definitely wasn't the RAC man - as great as they all are, I like someone who can talk to me. Or maybe it will be the car salesman who sells me my new car when I tow this one to a garage!?!

Where is my night in shinning armour when I need him? ...to take me away on this cold & lonely night?? And protect me from all the odd people coming in here.

But seriously what did I learn??

Well someone once told me you get obstacles when you are on track, and the last few days have been fantastic and I am manifesting well and stuff is coming to me that I need and then BANG my car has issues for the second time this year already (yep it only came out of the garage last week). Maybe it is a sign I am doing the things I am supposed to be doing.

I also need to trust my instincts where I am concerned!

And when there are a lot of frogs around, keep your eye open for the Prince! He might be lurking nearby ;) (yes one nice man did offer me a seat in his warm car!)

Maybe I will just sit here like a lemon for another 2 hours and then go to bed with frostbite dreaming of meeting my Knight in Shiny armour.... night night

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May the best of 2008 be the worst of 2009!
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