Mindset - Is Yours in the Right Place?

Over the last week or so, the blessings in my life have come in the form of trials.  I would sing "Blessings" by Laura Story but I wouldn't want to scare you away with my singing.

As we have dealt with my hubby's heart issues (some form of cardiac failure yet to be determined), my mind set has been changing towards my business and my weight loss.  An ex-boss told me once that when you cry a lot it means that you are growing!  I guess I am ready for a growth spurt!  

When all is said and done, the determining factor in our weight loss journey or in the success of our business is our frame of mind.  If we have doubts, we won't do it for it is never easy defeating the negative nellie monsters that come with doubts.  The people who succeed at their weight loss and in their business, are mentally and spiritually prepared.  They truly believe in themselves and their Higher Power, knowing that nothing on earth can get the better of them.

As for me, my mindset has undergone a transformation this week.  My Director, Hope Shortt,  did a training call this week on "Successful Mindset" which helped me to answer 3 questions, changing my doubts into believing that I can be successful.  How do you answer these three questions?

1. Why do I want (my business, weight loss, etc) to be successful for ME?
2. Why do I want (my business, weight loss, etc) to be successful for my FAMILY?
3. Why do I want (my business, weight loss, etc) to be successful for my TEAM?

By answering these questions HONESTLY, I am able to move forward with a positive attitude ready to move mountains in my business and reach my goal weight.  What is holding you back from being successful?  Write the answers down to the questions and change that mindset - YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL if you believe it - I mean TRULY BELIEVE.  

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

A Bittersweet Day

WOW!  That kind of sums up yesterday for me - overwhelming happy, a little nervous & grateful.  

No, the overwhelmingly happy wasn't that I reached my Weight Watcher's goal but that I lost 2 pounds in a week when I wasn't sure I was going to loose anything.  At weigh in, after my look of total surprise at a 2 pound loss, I OFFICIALLY set my goal weight of 146 (the top of the scale for my little 5' 4" height).  I am just about 8 pounds away!  Talk about shocked.  Okay, so that was the goal all along but in the back of my mind, I don't think I ever really thought I would reach it.  Call me a "negative nellie" but I could never see myself there.  This is actually possible - I could celebrate TWO of my goals - walking across stage at National Conference as Director (goal completed, just need to walk) AND my goal weight.  Now to make sure that I don't self-sabotage the track to goal weight.  

Rob and I headed to the cardiologist for his emergency appointment.  He allowed me to come into the room so that I could hear things for myself from the doctor (a praise in itself).  They found fluid on his lungs as a result of some sort of "cardiac failure" but they can't determine the extent until they finish some more tests.  THEN, a decision will be made about surgery.  Can I tell you how angry I was at the GP for his "surgery NOW attitude"?  I really liked that the cardiologist spent time with us talking about all of the options and laying out a plan that will happen quickly but is manageable.  A script of lasix has already reduced some of the fluid which allowed hubby to sleep through the night - the first time in over a week.  Last night, he was even able to finish a sentence without loosing his breath - another victory.  Yes, we still have tests (EKO on Tuesday, stress on Wednesday) and he is wearing a heart halter for 24 hours ending today but there is not a feeling of panic.  Prayers are still needed because I believe that they will work!

To top it off, even though I had a "senior moment" - I prefer to call is that instead of a "fear/doubt" moment - I was able to enroll in an amazing training program to grow my business called "Super Star University" offered by my Director, Hope Shortt.  This is my time to grow, change my mindset and hopefully be an inspiration to others, especially those on my team.

I am grateful for the path that God is leading me on.  I know that I stray many days looking for quick & easy ways to make my business a success or thinking it will take care of itself but when I lean on God to guide me - all things are possible.  Thank you everyone for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day.

Upcoming Personal Challenges

The passage "God never gives you more than you can handle" has been a challenge for me in the last 24 hours.  As many of you know, the upcoming weekend was a triple celebration weekend in North Carolina with my daughter.  Plans were abruptly changed yesterday by a simple doctor's visit.  

Three weeks ago, hubby went to the doctor for what we thought was just allergies. The doctor gave him medicine and sent us on our way.  Since he wasn't getting any better and in fact, I thought he was getting worse, I convinced him to go back to the doctor.  After an EKG because he had prior heart problems, we found out that the stint in his heart is clogged and he heart is beating at about 150 per minute (normal is 75 - 100).  To say the least, the doc put him on restriction with NO travel which means no trip to North Carolina.  The week's schedule has been totally changed to include chest x-rays this morning and an emergency visit to the cardiologist on Thursday.  

The toughest part was calling Belinda last night and telling her that we wouldn't be down.  This has been the longest 7 months without a visit - her home or us down there, for both of us.  Having only been married just 2 years on May 21st, this was the first time that I had to put my hubby BEFORE my daughter.  Being a single mom for about 17 years made me very independent and Belinda ALWAYS came first, no matter what.  This is a hard transition for both Belinda and I.  The "bad mom" thoughts came first, then I did a time on the "pity pot", and then fear since I have never dealt with heart issues like this.  

As I sit here today, missing my daughter, worrying about my hubby and fearing the unknown of the next few weeks with surgery - I am forgetting about the arms of God that I can rest in, turning everything over to him who gives me strength.  I know that God will be there to give me comfort in the times of fear, he is there to give me strength when I think I can't go any further and a shoulder to cry on when I just need to let go.  

The next few weeks will be a challenge, I may miss a blog or two and for that I am sorry.  Blogging has become a great outlet for me - Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!