Setbacks

What are setbacks? They are proof you are moving forward, learning, growing...not standing still and stagnant in your life. If you make mistakes - so what! At least now you know that approach doesn't work. Have the ATTITUDE that keeps you going positively into the future - more mistakes, more forward progress toward your goal.

Picture this: you are sitting in your stopped car with the engine on...now you want to turn your car to the right or left...how easy is that? Difficult. Now picture yourself in your car rolling forward slowly and trying to turn your car to the right or left...now it is easy.

Parallel this to your life. In order to change directions in life you better be moving, that is participating in life and making occasional mistakes. Don't let fear paralyze you to the point you can't move toward your dreams and goals. Go for it!!! If you make a mistake, just choose again and keep going!

Hugs,
Gin

Game Plan - you need one

Game plan...we all need one to reach our goals. I know, I know, I have mostly been the type to wing it, though. My game plans have usually formed in the back of my mind quickly and logically. Though, when I have put pen to paper...wonderful things have happened, and faster than my "winging it" style. There is definitely something to be said for the process of physically writing your game plan - it gets your body involved , it becomes real and you internalize it deeper than a thought or words. You are also seeing the words you write and they become real on paper, planting themselves in your subconscious. Even better, date the page in a notebook and then mark it later with an achievement date! I have also written my "game plan" on a small piece of paper and carried it in my wallet, and looking at it often.

Assignment: Write out a game plan for one of your goals, make it short and sweet, so you know when you have reached each step on your journey.

Your benefit - - your subconscious will also be working on your goal...and remember, your actions take you either closer or farther from your goal. Choose wisely.

Hugs,
Gin

What is your vision for wellness?

Now that you have taken a peek into the future, how do you look and feel?

With any change, take it slowly and realistically. What changes would you like to incorporate into your health/wellness lifestyle? Life does not have to be a struggle - so don't make it so. Take a few minutes to write down your wishes and goals, and some ideas to make achieving them fun! Planning is the best way to success. You could begin with (for example):

My wishes/goals for the next three months:

1. Exercise - play frisbee with the dog for 30 minutes once a week.
- walk 2 miles two times per week
- take the children to the park once a week (and play with them, don't just sit)
- park your car farther from the front door of your work, get some extra steps

2. Food - 1/2 of my plate will contain live food, full of enzymes that will nourish me!
- I will take my morning and afternoon snacks to work with me every day

3. Stress - I will cope with stress better by taking 5 deep breaths every hour and notice
how shallow my breathing has become - and I will change that!
- I will realize I can only control myself - not others

Get your imagination going...you are planning the rest of your life!!!

Hugs,
Gin