If you didn’t get  a chance to part 1, please feel free to do so here! http://ellenstebbins.com/attitude-amid-the-chaos/

At every moment you choose how you feel. Some days are good, and some days just flat out stink. It’s not that you feel bad or have a bad day, it’s how quickly you can mentally get yourself out of it that matters.

So when things are going on in your life, consider inserting some BS into your days. What is BS? It’s not what you think! BS is the BRIGHT SIDE and the BRIGHT SIDE is an alternative way of seeing things.

It’s the “GOOD NEWS” attitude……..

Cause yourself to see something new through this Good News attitude. Everyone is challenged. You can choose the BS (bullshit side) or you can choose the BS (BRIGHT SIDE).

The #1 thing a BRIGHT SIDE attitude guarantees you is that you are open to receiving new opportunities. Choosing the BRIGHT SIDE instantly makes you feel better and it will become how you automatically see life. When your attitude and outlook change, you naturally create more opportunities for yourself and others.

YOU have a choice. I believe the greatest despair in life brings the greatest gifts. Six years later, I have some amazing successes in many areas of my life. And I can also tell you that I am not done failing yet. I have two profitable businesses and a third with substantial potential. I have many friendships and business relationships, I have two amazing children that are very well adjusted that have made personal development a part of their daily routine, I am starting to fulfill my dream as a speaker and I am making an impact on this world. I get emails from people daily telling me how thankful they are to me for being a role model and an inspiration to all. Without focusing on my attitude, none of this would have been possible.

You have to accept the cards you are being dealt right now. You have to decide how to play them to win the game. It’s not about how much you are getting hit. It’s about how much you get your butt kicked and get back up.

You are powerful beyond measure! You playing it small with your attitude doesn’t serve you and it certainly doesn’t serve the world. Remember that you will always get what you give – and where your focus goes, energy flows. What you focus on will determine your outlook on life. Make sure you are focusing on the good news of THE BRIGHT SIDE which will change your attitude, your outlook and ultimately, your life!

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Charleston, SC – January 26, 2012

Ellen Stebbins has been requested to “man the phones” for the 4th Annual Y102.5 & WEZL Care for Kids Radiothon along with the “Top Socialites for 2011″.  WEZL (103.5) & Y102.5 will be broadcasting live from the MUSC Campus in the Colbert Library encouraging listeners to call in or go on-line and pledge their support. Patient stories will be playing on both stations throughout the 3 days as well as live patient interviews each hour.

The Top Socialites for 2011 that will be participating include Ellen Stebbins, John Rector, Chef Brett McKee, Susan Preston, Camille Key, Cheri Meeks, Matt Antonucci and Hanna Mazyck. They will work the phones answering inbound calls, making outbound calls and filling out pledge forms. The Socialite that raises the most money will win dinner for 2 at Eli’s Table as well be crowned with a title by the Radio personalities.

Mimi Shogry-Dorman, Associated Director of Special Events for the MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital says “The 4th Annual WEZL & Y102 ‘Cares For Kids’ Radiothon helps to make a difference in the lives of over 100,000 children that are cared for each and every year. With generous contributions, the Radiothon has raised over $450,000 for the children of MUSC. Whether riding in your car, sitting at your desk, or listening with your Ipod, please tune in January 26-28, 2012. Listen and hear some of our miracle stories and call in or log in to pledge your support.”

The Radiothon is being held on the following dates:
Thursday, January 26th 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday, January 27th 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 28th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The link to MUSC’s website is http://www.musckids.com/giving/radiothon/
The direct link to the donation form is www.musckids.com/radio
Y102.5: http://www.iheart.com/#/live/2065/
WEZL: http://www.iheart.com/#/live/2061/

Ellen is the founder of EllenStebbins.com, a web-based business that empowers men and women to reach their full potential through personal development, networking and social media.

Stebbins is the Co-Founder of The Lowcountry Business Network, a Charleston-based company that connects individuals and networking groups through a social media system.  The company’s mission is to expand the networking reach of every business member in the Charleston community through member referrals, social media, online recommendations, and face-to-face events. www.thelowcountrybusinessnetwork.com

She is also in the process of launching  her newest venture, Charleston Internet Marketing, a Charleston-based company dedicated to educating individuals on building their online presence and providing affordable websites, SEO and Social Media Marketing for business owners. www.facebook.com/charlestoninternetmarketing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ellen@ellenstebbins.com, 843-240-3378

Like every new year, this is the time we consider the changes we would like to see in our lives in 2012. As a start, I would recommend doing an honest and open attitude check on yourself!

For most of us, when things are going great, it’s easy to be good. It’s easy to be happy. But when things are not going that great and we want to pull our hair out. It’s very hard to look around and be grateful for the blessings we have.

I’d like to share with you a personal story. I was a Certified Financial Planner and Assistant Vice President with Merrill Lynch in Boston for 10 years. I had always made a 6 figure income. I quit my job after my 2^nd child was born and my husband and I moved to Charleston.

1 year later, I found myself separated with a 2 year old, a 4 year old, no family close by, few friends, no job, no income and no connections. The easy thing for me to do would have been to get a full-time job. But I decided that I wanted to be home with my children and that I was going to figure out how to become an entrepreneur.   I very quickly learned that in order to have the level of success I wanted, I had to work on myself more than I worked on my business. I knew my attitude and my outlook on life would completely shape my future.

So I read and read and read and also researched what was working in today’s marketplace. And I learned and I grew and I failed. And then I learned some more and grew some more and failed some more. And I did it again and again and am still reading, learning, growing and failing – and I love it!

Over the past 6 years….I have been faced with moving to a new city where I knew no one, a divorce, several failed friendships and relationships,  3 failed businesses, having a substantial income one day and it being taken away from me the next which put my family into poverty. And no one knew what was going on in my life!

Why? Because of my attitude!

Through whatever it is that you are going through, you have to condition your mind to where very little could shake you and take you down. And I know that without these challenges, without these setbacks, without these difficulties, without all this chaos, you could never reach your full potential in your life.

So how are you managing your  attitude? Is is negative or do you always choose to see the BRIGHT SIDE of every situation?

I suggest that you take your challenges and tell them that they will not defeat you! YOU have a big purpose in your life and you should be determined to become who you know you are.

Here is the key: everything can be taken away from you, but nothing can take your attitude. YOU are in control of that.

So, how’s your attitude? Not just in your business, but how’s your attitude toward your Spouse or Partner? Your Health? Your Children?

And here is a fun one – Do you blame money for your problems? If you do, I can assure you that money will stay far, far away from you!

So tell me, what are you going to do in 2012 to improve your attitude?

Stay tuned! More to come next week!!!

Speaking

“The danger of having Ellen Stebbins speak at your event or to your business group is that, once they listen to her, they will all feel positive and want to move forward with strength and vigor.

I asked Ellen to deliver the Opening address to all of my TAB Boards at the September 2011 Annual TAB Synergy Conference. This event brings together over 90 business owners from Charleston through to Savannah and every one of them is serious about working ON their businesses (that’s why they’re members of The Alternative Board). So, they are a savvy and sophisticated audience and, as small business owners, they also have an acute awareness and experience of the recession and the struggling economy. I asked Ellen to speak on “Attitude”; not something she’d done before. I had met her only once; spoke with her briefly at a lunch and made up my mind she could deliver the goods. She prepared a fast-paced, interactive talk on Attitude and it brought the audience to its feet.  It was a great way to start off a very successful day and I remain thankful to Ellen for her willingness to do it and for the excellence she brought to it. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone who wants a bright, focused, positive speaker to get a message through.” Bernie Moscovitz, CEO Tab-LowCountry & Business Leadership Group

“A huge thanks to Ellen Stebbins for sharing some great internet marketing tips at our Charleston Bridal Association networking event. Ellen is a wealth of information complete with all the current knowledge of today’s marketing tools. With a fun and engaging personality, I would strongly recommend having her speak at your next event!” Kathy Baxley, The Charleston Bridal Show, The Charleston Bridal Association

The Lowcountry Business Network

“As an entrepreneur, it gets pretty lonely working alone. LBN has provided me the opportunity to connect and befriend some fantastic and truly creative thinkers. It has given me a group of like minded entrepreneurs that I can confide and resource. Never mind the fun we have! Thanks LBN!”  Marcie Jacobs,  Creator,  www.storyclubgames.com

“LBN is by far the most progressive (and most fun) networking group I have ever had the privilege of being a part of. It combines tried and true “face time” with the now IMPERATIVE aspect of social media to give it’s members the absolute most out of their time spent.” Leslie Haywood,  Founder and President,  www.grillcharms.com 

“Having recently relocated to the Charleston and owning my own company I was looking for a way to get to know other business owners in the area.  The Lowcountry Business Network provided a great opportunity to do just that.  Not only have I been able to network with 100’s of likeminded business owners, LBN hosts a monthly Business & Breakfast session which offers opportunities for members to be exposed to subject matter experts they may not otherwise have access to.  In addition to that they have networking events like Power Networking and Speed Networking which gave me additional opportunities to not only network but have a fun evening out.  If you own a business in or around Charleston I highly recommend that you join The Lowcountry Business Network.  Not only will you make new business connections, you’ll more than likely make a number of new friends that you won’t just know on Facebook.  I hope to meet you at an upcoming event soon.”  Kevin Gorsline,  Owner/Strategist,  www.yoursocialmediacompany.com