Brenda Rosaaen C.E.C. ~Personal Development Coach~

Is clutter holding you back?

How does clutter make you feel?

What are some of the thoughts you have when you see piles of paper, unfinished projects you've set aside, stacks of mail, dishes piled by the sink, stuff you're going to get to later, boxes of pictures, a pile of unfolded laundry, or backpacks, shoes and coats heaped by the door?

Do you have a spare room that you shut everything in that you'll deal with later, or a garage so full that you can't even park your car in there anymore? Now that we are in the digital age clutter has taken over your computer, even your camera!

It's almost exhausting just reading that list! Whew!

Some of the words I hear when people describe their clutter are: heavy, depressing, overwhelming, confusing, suffocating. Do you really want to feel that way? It can actually hold us back from moving forward in life and business.

How would you like to feel Clear, Focused, Light, Rejuvenated, Fresh, New, Decisive?

Clutter is actually a form of indecision. Really. Look around at some of the clutter you may have. Chances are is it something you have yet to make a decision on. Most of us would say it's because we don't have time. Time is really just an excuse.

Once a decision is made - on anything- you WILL find the time to take action. It really is a matter of priority.

Start small, take 5 minutes, that's right just 5 minutes and challenge yourself. Try it, what can you throw away in just 5 minutes? ALOT. Now stop. Look around. You really can get a lot done in a short time.

Your clutter didn't just magically appear overnight. The good news is with just a few minutes a day of concentrated effort, everyday, you will see a light at the end of the tunnel. Time is not an excuse anymore!

Are you ready to make the decision?

~Brenda

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Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Having a positive attitude is one thing, but maintaining it can be a bit more challenging in these changing times.

There is more to having a positive mental attitude, than just smiling at the people you meet and being friendly and cheerful all the time. Yes these things help, but it really starts on the inside.

There are several things that can affect your attitude in both positive and negative ways. It's all about creating awareness and catching yourself when you start to feel like you're falling into a slump.

What are some of the things you are telling yourself?  "I can't, I don't know how, It doesn't work, It's hard, I'm stuck"... Sound familiar?  When you find yourself starting your sentences this way, STOP. Think of a way to re-frame that thought, right at that moment.  It takes work to do this at first, after awhile it will become a habit.

Remind yourself, Why are you here in the first place? What are your goals? What drives you? Count your blessings. Where were you at this time last year? Celebrate how far you have come! The knowledge you've gained, the people that have come into your life.

Do you visualize what you want? Have you tried affirmations? Are you around positive uplifting people on a daily basis? What are you reading and listening to? All of these things can really make a difference in how you face the day.

Ask yourself, What is already working in your life? Write it down! Remember, what you focus on expands! 

Focus on the good things ;)

~Brenda

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What's your footprint?

What's your Carbon Footprint? That question has been surfacing more and more. According to Wikipedia, it is "measure of the impact that human activities have on the environment ..."

What I'm wondering is, What is your Emotional/Personal Footprint? I really don't know what I want to call it. However, there is no doubt that we always leave some sort of impression behind when we interact with others.

A Facebook friend shared a great story with me,that I'd like to share with you as well. In her own words...

"Many years ago when my daughter and I were driving from Denver to Seattle, in the wee hours of the morning, I stopped for fuel in Billings. Met a very kind person behind the counter. Very brief pit stop and back on the road.
A couple weeks later I received roses with the note;"... it was a blessing ...to meet you and your daughter, I wish you well always".
That is the opinion I have of MT as a whole. I was touched by the warmth and kindness of this stranger without expecting anything in return."

This story just goes to show we never really know the impact we have on others. She apparently made a positive impression on the person behind the counter. Not thinking a thing about it, just a stranger traveling along.

What a wonderful feeling that must have been to receive the unexpected note and flowers weeks later! Do you think that clerk behind the counter has any idea of the impression he has now made on her?

The good news is, we have a choice daily how we want to show up in the world and what kind of footprint we leave behind.

And on the flip side, when was the last time you told someone about the affect they have made on your own life? Chances are they might not have any idea. Not only will it make them feel good to hear it, you'll probably feel pretty good about it as well.

;) Brenda

 

P.S. Thank you, my new Facebook friend for allowing me to share your story!

 

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