How To Get What You Really Want
As a small business owner, entrepreneur or independent
professional, it's important to make plans. It's also
important to have the time to let things happen. Only you
can decide what is to happen in your life. Here is a method
that may work for you. You have nothing to lose. Start with that yellow pad; you can transfer to computer
later on. Tear out eight pieces of paper and label each
as follows: Finance, Health, Professional, Community
Service, Personal/Fun, Spiritual, Relationships (All) and
Education. If you have other titles that you prefer, use
them. Give this suggestion a chance; it's just that, a
suggestion; a manageable breakdown of all life's topics. First, ask yourself a few questions: * How will I do things differently than I've done them
before? * What am I holding onto that I no longer need or want? * What are my personal values? * Are my business values the same? Part of your plan, before setting your new outcomes, is to
eliminate any toxic or draining person, activity,
commitment or prior goal that is no longer working. You
are not required to do anything that doesn't serve you.
This will only create resentment and affect your future. Prospective clients can always tell an unhappy, unfulfilled
and dissatisfied person. You will not attract what you
desire. For about a month, try asking yourself, "Is this what
I really want to do?", " I this what I most desire?" As the responses come, you will see what and who has
been
depleting your energy. Take care of yourself first. Be
totally responsible for what happens in your life. These topics can include business and personal
outcomes. Let's first choose the topic "Finance". Determine what
you really desire. You may desire or want to be: 1. debt-free
2. have a child
3. create a larger profit
4. increase your income
5. buy a car
6. purchase a home
7. take a vacation
8. investment your money
9. quit work
10. sell your business
. You get the picture. This is a project that requires a
little time. The energy is yours to direct where you want. Another guide to desires and outcomes; keep them SMART.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and True. If you
want a car, make sure to say "Platinum, 2005, 850i BMW
car," not, "I want a BMW." You may wind up with a
motorcycle! Measurable; how will you know it when you get
it? Attainable; is it at all possible? Outcomes or results
should be at the outer edge, not out of reach. Realistic
and true for you, not anyone else. This is your life. A reminder: don't include other individuals in your desire
or outcome; they have to make their own. Even when the
desire pertains to your business, it's still yours to own.
Be consistent with your values. Write your desires in
present time-"I am in the process of being wealthy," not,
"I will be rich next year." Feel it and act it. Write down
every task and idea that will help achieve these results.
After you have created all your desires, take several 3 x 5
cards and write them down. Carry these cards with you
and keep copies in your car, at the office, in your home. Now it is time to give up control, go with the flow and
enjoy your rewards! You deserve them. ~~~~~~~~ Joanne Victoria works with small business owners
who want to achieve more focus, balance, joy and
abundance and still be true to who they really are. Sign up now for her FREE monthly e-zine
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balance, more joy and more abundance and still remain
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