I want to start out this post by giving you a quote from “The Butterfly Effect” from www.simpletruths.com as it really summarizes the point of this post.

“When you know that everything matters – that every move counts as much as any other – you will begin living a life of permanent purpose. A life of permanent purpose will make you a better parent, a better spouse, and a more valuable friend. Your productivity and financial success will soar to new heights while the old days of uncertainty, doubt, and depression fade into the past.”

Do you know what your permanent purpose in life is? Have you written out your life’s design? Are you living a life consistent with your life’s design?

I thought I was living my life consistent with my design but I wasn’t. Fortunately for me, my good friend Pam Hartley introduced me to a very special woman, Audrey Cavenecia from Her Turning Point. Audrey is a coach, speaker and entrepreneur and has coached Pam for many years. Pam knew Audrey would be a good fit for me to get me past what was “stopping me”. Her Turning Point is a series of exercises that causes a profound alteration allowing you to finally and fully become uniquely you.

Pam and Audrey both made me realize that I was taking on too many projects and too much responsibility and not focusing enough time on what was going to ultimately allow me to live the design that I have created for my life. WOW! This really hit home with me and made me realize that I needed to make some serious changes in my life. The most important of those changes is learning to say “No” and feeling really good about it! If the person/opportunity/etc. doesn’t move me closer to “my life’s design” then it moves me further away and I have to say “no”.

Does this story hit home with you? If so, I would encourage you to do what I did and take some time to figure out your life’s design. What are you here for? What types of relationships will you have? How will you spend your days and with whom? What is your ultimate outcome for your life? Here is a small excerpt from MY Life’s Design to get you started…..

“We have created a 6 figure monthly residual income through network marketing that allows us to spend our days as we wish. We work together in our business to continue to grow and help others. We put the kids on/off the bus every day, we volunteer at school, we volunteer in the community, we pursue our hobbies both together and individually. We make a significant financial impact on those in need and spend time helping them learn to be financially independent. Our family is fit, healthy and happy because we eat healthy food and exercise regularly. Our life is full of peace, joy and overall success!”

You can learn more about Audrey at http://www.herturningpoint.com. I highly recommend her coaching! Please tell her that I referred you!

I would strongly encourage you to spend some time on this and get focused. Get laser focused on creating your ultimate life. When you do, you will reap rewards far greater than you could ever imagine.

I would love for you to drop a comment about this post!

Ellen

And welcome to 2010! As we embark on a new year, here are some tips for you from Jon Gordon!

20 Tips for a Positive New Year
1. Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.

2. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: My purpose is_______________________.

3. Take a morning walk of gratitude. It will create a fertile mind ready for success.

4. Instead of being disappointed about where you are think optimistically about where you are going.

5. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

6. Transform adversity into success by deciding that change is not your enemy but your friend. In the challenge discover the opportunity.

7. Make a difference in the lives of others.

8. Believe that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of challenging experiences.

9. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

10. Mentor someone and be mentored by someone.

11. Live with the 3 E’s. Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.

12. Remember there’s no substitute for hard work.

13. Zoom Focus. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.

14. Instead of complaining focus on solutions. It’s the key to innovation.

15. Read more books than you did in 2009. I happen to know of a few good ones.

16. Learn from mistakes and let them teach you to make positive changes.

17. Focus on “Get to” vs “Have to.” Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.

18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
• I am thankful for __________.
• Today I accomplished____________.

19. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants.

20. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it!

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