Change

Hello Readers,

I think I have figured out why sometimes we are afraid of change. Change is the unknown and the uncomprehending. If we cannot wrap our hands around what is changing in our lives we tend to panic and become anxious. In actuality the change we are afraid of is not really scary at all. As human beings we have a natural tendency to want to know everything and not be surprised. In essence we want to be prepared for everything. I once heard a phrase that changed my life "there is a blessing in not knowing". Wow! What powerful words. My lesson learned from this is change is good. Just imagine if we did not experience change. For example, we would have the same president, we would wear the same clothes, we eat the same foods, we would visit the same cities, and that could be boring. But Marla, I am not talking about that type of change. I figured someone would say that. Guess what? Change is change (let that sink in for a moment). Change is going to happen whether you want it to or not. The big secret to being afraid of change is this: your response. How we react to the change is going to be the deciding factor. Change is good. The unknown is good. Just sit back, relax, and let change happen. It is well.

Your thoughts are welcome...

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MJW

31 days

Hello readers,

I am sure many of you are already making plans for 2016; however, let’s not forget we have 31 days left in December. How are you going to make it count? Start now, not in 2016. What goals do you have? What can be done in 31 days? See this list below to help start things off:

1. Organize your closet.

2. Create a workout and meal plan and follow it.
3. Create a business plan.

4. Write out goals for 2016.

5. Create a stop doing list.

6. Create a budget and follow it.

7. Read one book or two.

8. Write an article or start writing the book you wanted.

9. Take a day to relax other than Christmas day.

10. Go grocery shopping for the month.

Start now. Let’s finish strong.

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Your thoughts are welcome…

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MJW

Sometimes

Hello Readers,

My husband and I just came back from an awesome vacation in the mountains of Asheville, NC. We were able to refresh and renew. As I was away this week I had some free time to think about some things and here is what came to mind. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me:

Sometimes we have to:

1. Really stop, look around, and be grateful.

2. Stop and smell the roses. Roses give off a powerful sent even after they have died. This tells me something still lingers inside that still wants to hold on.

3. Simply smile. Life does not have to be that serious.

4. Let go of plans and just ride the rainbow.

5. Let life happen, some things we have no control over, therefore there is no need to stress over it, just live.

6. Be nice. It does not cost a dime.

I could go on and on but these are just some of the insights I received.

Let me know your thoughts…

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MJW

Stolen Joy

Hello Readers,

We heard some great news this week for our business that us excited. However, something else (which had nothing to do) with our business, distracted us and steered our attention away from the great news we heard earlier. In essence our joy was stolen and it was our fault. We have to be on guard when something great happens and then something unrelated happens next. We have to make a decision on which are we going to focus on. Things in life will not always go the way we want them to. Instead we need to focus on what can we do instead of what we planned to do that did not happen. We realized we are causing our own irritation and it was not worth it. So, we decided to focus on the good and do what we could about the unrelated news and ironically everything worked out as it always does. As Bob Marley said “don’t worry about a thing because every LITTLE thing will be alright”. It is the little things that steal our joy. Don’t let that happen. Focus on what can be done and not what can't be done.

Keep It Moving.

Your thoughts are welcome…

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MJW

Why I attend conferences?

Hello Readers, 

This is an easy question for me to answer. The answer is simple: LEARNING. I am striving to be one of the best in my field of training & development and coaching, therefore learning is key to my success. Attending conferences are excellent ways to gain expertise from others in your field. The multiple workshops and seminars supply various useful tools needed for your career or business. I have heard people say “Marla they cost too much”. I say look at it as an investment in yourself or your business. People will invest $200 in a pair of shoes but not in a conference to gain knowledge. I personally have no issues with that, but I do not always agree when people tell me they cost too much. I also hear they are a waste of time. Sure they can be a waste of time if someone approaches them in that manner. Remember life is what you get out of it. When I attend conferences, I am fully loaded with my notebook and pen ready to glean all the information I can.  Now here is the flip side, some people are conference junkies. DO NOT DO this, especially if your company is paying for them. Only attend conferences that will aid in your professional, personal, and/or business growth, anything outside of those are a waste of your time.  

Your thoughts are welcome…

MJW

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10 things you should do everyday

Hello Friends,
 
1. Pray, meditate, or reflect.
2. Read, even if only 15 minutes. Read something
3. Help someone
4. Smile
5. Be grateful
6. Some sort of physical activity. Yes taking the stairs counts.
7. Plan for the day, month, year, or your next move
8. Take time to think
9. Eat healthy
10. Avoid negativity at all costs
 
Honorable mention: Learn
 
I encourage you to examine this list, add to it, and implement these into your life. I promise it will change your life. I try to do each one of these every day.
 
Your thoughts are welcome...
 
MJW

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