Recipe for Life

The last two weeks have been a struggle.  My emotions have been on a roller coaster as we dealt with hubby's cardiomyopathy.  First the 10 day hospital stay, now the countless doctor visits with a goal of going back to work about 6/20th - all of which have left me drained.  I am by no means complaining, although the last few days have found me on the "pity pot".  

During a training call the other night - yes, I participate in a weekly training call for personal development focused on my business - I was reminded about the importance of changing our mindset.  Not only does this apply to business but also in our everyday lives, especially during those woe is me days.  Then while doing my morning devotions, I read something from Proverbs 31 that again talked about changing your mindset.  

When I was in rehab, I remember a saying that goes something like this: If one person calls you a duck - you can toss it aside, if two people call you a duck - it deserves some consideration but if three people call you a duck - you MUST be a duck!"  I am not waiting for the third person because I know that I need to change my mindset and get off the pity pot!

So starting this morning, this duck is changing her mindset.  Do you need to change your mindset?  Here are a few questions that you can answer that might help:

1. Identify the what happened to cause the change
2. Why did it happen
3. How can I use this for my personal growth
4. What changes can I make to improve in the future
5. Where can I find help or who can help     

This is a "recipe for life" that was part of the devotions that I was reading.  Maybe this will help you in changing your mindset or counting your blessings: 

Begin with a case of Joy

Add a heaping spoonful of Gratitude

Fold in a large dollop of Kindness

Stir in a handful of Forgiveness

Sprinkle liberally with Love and cover with Peace

Always serve with a large side of Faith

(Author unknown)

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

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!