Every once in a while, especially after a major project is completed, I like to take some time to reflect on my successes and opportunities for improvement. Here is what I’ve learned lately.

1. Your life only gets better when you get better.  Your outer world will always reflect your inner world.  If you want to improve the quality of your outer world, you must work on your inner self.  And because there is no limit to how much better you can get, there is no limit to how much better you can make your life.

2. It doesn’t matter where you are; all that matters is where you’re going.  Don’t allow yourself to focus on what is currently happening in your experience, nor get bogged down by events that have happened in your past.  Learn from them and let them go.  Resolve to keep yourself future focused.  Your future is limited only by your ability to imagine – so there really are no limits to what you can achieve.

3. Within every problem or difficulty, there is the seed of an equal or greater benefit.  There is always contrast – things that come up to let us know what we don’t want.  Accept this and look for the good in every problem.  Train yourself to quickly recognize the valuable lesson in every adversity or setback. If you look for it, you will find it – trust me!

4. You can learn anything you need to learn to achieve any goal you can set for yourself.  Your imagination shows you what is possible because if you can imagine it, you can accomplish it.  That’s how God created us.  Furthermore, you are a learning organism – no matter how old or intelligent you are or are not!  If you have the ability to dream it, you can learn what you need to know to make it happen.  The only question is, are you willing to put forth the effort?

5. Anything you truly want you will get.  How long it takes depends on how long you resist doing the things necessary to accomplish it.

Until next time,

Live Joyfully!

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Vacationing and warm weather aside, summer is a time of year that almost everyone enjoys.  But if you’ve started a new job or have just started your own business and cannot take a week-long vacation this year, here are five maybe not-so-ordinary ways to enjoy the wonderful weather anyway.

1. Take an afternoon to just be.  I frequently talk about one hour of solitude, how about an entire afternoon (or morning)?  Sometimes we pack too much into our weekends when we know we won’t have time off.  But it really is the time off you’re craving – so take it!  Sit in the sun, read a non-business book, take a nap - whatever floats your boat.  Your work-week productivity will go up; try it and see!

2. Open the windows and clean the house.  This is not just for the Type A’s and clutter-control-aholics out there.  It will be easier to rest and relax on your days off if the house is clean, dust- and clutter-free.  Trust me – this works!  If you need more convincing, read Clutter Around You Creates Clutter in Your Brain, or Want Less Stress?  What often works for me is to open the windows and clean the house in the morning, that way the air is still cool.  Then I take my time off in the afternoon.

3. Spend an afternoon with good friends.  I took Monday afternoon off and spent it with two of my best friends.  We were supposed to hang out by the pool, but the weather did not cooperate.  We were able to grill out, share some great food, interesting conversation, and fun times.  It was relaxed and casual.  Sometimes when we think of having people over, we think it has to be a big ordeal, but it doesn’t.  Just friends hanging out – kind of like we did in college – remember those days?

4. Create your own motivational seminar.  You know all those motivational books you’ve been longing to read?  What about the ones you said you would read for a second time?  Pretend you’re going to a half-day workshop – at home.  Discipline yourself to sit for three to four hours, getting up only to stretch and go to the bathroom, and read that motivational book.  Imagine that the author is speaking to you and take notes.  It’s even better if can get outside in the shade, with some sweet tea!  If I’m going through the book for a second time, I like to create a “highlights” outline.  Then I can quickly refer to my outline anytime I want to remember the true highlights of the book.

5. Host a “Come as you will be” party.  If you have the time, space, and money, it’s always fun to throw a party.  This concept is from Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles, and the invitation reads:

Come as you will be . . . in 2013! [Pick a date about 5 years into the future.]  Join us for a celebration that will stretch your imagination and catapult you into your own future.  [Give party details:  When, Where, Given by, RSVP to, etc.  Then explain further:]

Arrive as who you will be 5 years from now.  Dress in your very best.  Speak only in the present tense the entire evening, as if it were already 2013, all your goals have been achieved, and all your dreams have already come true.  You will be videotaped as you arrive.  Bring props to show everyone what you have achieved in the years between, such as best-selling books you’ve written, magazine covers you’ve been on, awards you’ve won, and photographs or scrapbooks of your achievements.  Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to applaud others in their achievements and to receive congratulations.

Can you imagine attending something like that?

Make it a great summer—

Until next time,

Live Joyfully!

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Vacationing and warm weather aside, summer is a time of year that almost everyone enjoys.  But if you’ve started a new job or have just started your own business and cannot take a week-long vacation this year, here are five maybe not-so-ordinary ways to enjoy the wonderful weather anyway.

1. Take an afternoon to just be.  I frequently talk about one hour of solitude, how about an entire afternoon (or morning)?  Sometimes we pack too much into our weekends when we know we won’t have time off.  But it really is the time off you’re craving – so take it!  Sit in the sun, read a non-business book, take a nap - whatever floats your boat.  Your work-week productivity will go up; try it and see!

2. Open the windows and clean the house.  This is not just for the Type A’s and clutter-control-aholics out there.  It will be easier to rest and relax on your days off if the house is clean, dust- and clutter-free.  Trust me – this works!  If you need more convincing, read Clutter Around You Creates Clutter in Your Brain, or Want Less Stress?  What often works for me is to open the windows and clean the house in the morning, that way the air is still cool.  Then I take my time off in the afternoon.

3. Spend an afternoon with good friends.  I took Monday afternoon off and spent it with two of my best friends.  We were supposed to hang out by the pool, but the weather did not cooperate.  We were able to grill out, share some great food, interesting conversation, and fun times.  It was relaxed and casual.  Sometimes when we think of having people over, we think it has to be a big ordeal, but it doesn’t.  Just friends hanging out – kind of like we did in college – remember those days?

4. Create your own motivational seminar.  You know all those motivational books you’ve been longing to read?  What about the ones you said you would read for a second time?  Pretend you’re going to a half-day workshop – at home.  Discipline yourself to sit for three to four hours, getting up only to stretch and go to the bathroom, and read that motivational book.  Imagine that the author is speaking to you and take notes.  It’s even better if can get outside in the shade, with some sweet tea!  If I’m going through the book for a second time, I like to create a “highlights” outline.  Then I can quickly refer to my outline anytime I want to remember the true highlights of the book.

5. Host a “Come as you will be” party.  If you have the time, space, and money, it’s always fun to throw a party.  This concept is from Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles, and the invitation reads:

Come as you will be . . . in 2013! [Pick a date about 5 years into the future.]  Join us for a celebration that will stretch your imagination and catapult you into your own future.  [Give party details:  When, Where, Given by, RSVP to, etc.  Then explain further:]

Arrive as who you will be 5 years from now.  Dress in your very best.  Speak only in the present tense the entire evening, as if it were already 2013, all your goals have been achieved, and all your dreams have already come true.  You will be videotaped as you arrive.  Bring props to show everyone what you have achieved in the years between, such as best-selling books you’ve written, magazine covers you’ve been on, awards you’ve won, and photographs or scrapbooks of your achievements.  Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to applaud others in their achievements and to receive congratulations.

Can you imagine attending something like that?

Make it a great summer—

Until next time,

Live Joyfully!

You can subscribe to this blog here.

Get Inspired!  What do you want to create? Wake Up and Create the Life You Want: A Guide to Self-Empowerment has helped hundreds of people create the life of their dreams.  You can read their stories here.  If you choose the downloadable version, it comes with my free report on “The Science of Getting Rich.”

Get Organized!  Learn the secrets of getting and staying motivated and organized with the Eliminate Clutter and Organize Your Life E-book.  This inspiring book gives you step-by-step instructions for getting control of every area of your life.  Click here for the table of contents and to purchase.

***Please Note:  All transactions are processed through PayPal, but you can use Visa, MC, AMEX, or Discover.

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