Over the past couple of months, I have had to wake up every morning and remind myself to keep my ears and eyes open. You see, I have begun my very own business from home. It is all about health and wellness and great energy. These are things that not only I am trying to make money with, but that I take daily for myself. Most days I am so happy about this lifestyle change that I feel I am oozing joy. And other days I am very distracted.
Direct sales, or from home work, is very tough to carve a path in. I am certainly no exception to that rule. About a week ago, I was sharing my struggles with a friend about how I had kind of stalled in growing my business.
She said "it is a daily choice to keep our ears open. Just learn how to listen, and the flood gates will open." This idea, mentality, and mantra is effective in many ways. Some people follow this idea about their faith, others for friendships/ relationships, and for others in business.
Well, let me tell you. 4 hours after I got off the phone with my friend, my mother called. I had not told her yet about what I was doing. Wouldn't you believe that sure enough, I chose to be the good listener that she needed, adn next thingn I knew the door was open. Not only did I tell her about my business, but that it literally has changed my life. I have never felt so good. Immediately she said "your dad needs that" and then I said "well I have what you need too".
For the rest of the day I could not stop smiling! :)
Everyday, we hear people talk about the changes they are looking for in their lives. But then sometimes when you tell them what you are doing to make changes in yours, people will blow you off! It can be so frustrating to know a way that will help them beyond a shadow of a doubt and to want to help your friends and family with no avail. People fear the unknown, of being different, of stepping out of their comfort zone, and mostly they fear failure.
But what if they just turned down the very thing that could save their life (literally) or pay off $100,000 of credit card debt or a life long friendship? How receptive are we REALLY to change? What do you do daily to step a little further out of the comfort zone and to really make a difference? I know I have to remind myself daily, but man it is so worth the risk! This week, let's all do something to make a positive change in our own lives as well as one or two other peoples. You never know how one little thing could change history forever!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
New Kids...?
The other day I was on my Facebook page, and for fun I decided to count how many people were pregnant, significant other of someone who is pregnant, or had a baby under a month ago. The number amazed me! It was a lot!
A week ago, we were out of town visiting my in-laws. My husband is one of four children. His sister lives VERY close by their parents. She, of course, has four kids also. Respectively, kids were 3 years apart and the second group were all 2 years apart. That is a LOT of diapers to change!
Yesterday, I was reading Keri Walsh's blog on people.com. She had "Irish twins" on purpose. 11months apart is very fast and hard on a body! And, of course, the Duggar family is not against having number 20!
Clearly I have babies on my mind. I am so curious to know how people have decided how many kids is enough, done, finished? My husband and I have never really put a number with kids, but lots of people do. How does one make that decision? And how do you know how far apart you want your kids? Are they ready for a new little brother or sister, and how does one gauge that?
Everyone says to wait until you know you are ready, but how often does THAT actually happen? If you sit around waiting for everything to be right, couldn't you miss out on the opportunity? I mean, nothing is every really perfect!
So, tell me world, what do you think and how did you decide?
A week ago, we were out of town visiting my in-laws. My husband is one of four children. His sister lives VERY close by their parents. She, of course, has four kids also. Respectively, kids were 3 years apart and the second group were all 2 years apart. That is a LOT of diapers to change!
Yesterday, I was reading Keri Walsh's blog on people.com. She had "Irish twins" on purpose. 11months apart is very fast and hard on a body! And, of course, the Duggar family is not against having number 20!
Clearly I have babies on my mind. I am so curious to know how people have decided how many kids is enough, done, finished? My husband and I have never really put a number with kids, but lots of people do. How does one make that decision? And how do you know how far apart you want your kids? Are they ready for a new little brother or sister, and how does one gauge that?
Everyone says to wait until you know you are ready, but how often does THAT actually happen? If you sit around waiting for everything to be right, couldn't you miss out on the opportunity? I mean, nothing is every really perfect!
So, tell me world, what do you think and how did you decide?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Traveling
Well, what a week! That is all I can say!
Anyone out there remember "fun family vacations" or road trips? I have a couple. Outside of the whole "mom, brother is in my space", and "I have to go to the bathroom.... right NOW!" comments, we usually had a good time. My mom was creative with games we could play as a family.
Needless to say, last summer when we traveled in the car and as a family, I had high hopes. And, they were immediately killed by a one year old. H, for a short time, was then referred to as "Mommy's dream killer". Just kidding. In all seriousness, it was the worst trip of my life.
Then we began to plan this summer's annual family trip. And, as one would imagine, I was dreading it!
And then, my 2 year old surprised me. WOW! This trip so far has been awesome. Although I may be speaking before I should. You see, we haven't driven home yet! She slept when she should, danced in the car seat when she should, ate and drank and played in the best of ways! We have literally had few to none almost melt downs! And I really do mean "almost" melt downs!
In conclusion, never put it past a child to surprise you in the worst of ways or in the best of ways when you least expect it! Refreshing!
I hope one day, when she is older, she can read this and really appreciate how much I am singing her praises right now too!
But then again, we have not driven home yet! Everyone keep your fingers crossed!
Anyone out there remember "fun family vacations" or road trips? I have a couple. Outside of the whole "mom, brother is in my space", and "I have to go to the bathroom.... right NOW!" comments, we usually had a good time. My mom was creative with games we could play as a family.
Needless to say, last summer when we traveled in the car and as a family, I had high hopes. And, they were immediately killed by a one year old. H, for a short time, was then referred to as "Mommy's dream killer". Just kidding. In all seriousness, it was the worst trip of my life.
Then we began to plan this summer's annual family trip. And, as one would imagine, I was dreading it!
And then, my 2 year old surprised me. WOW! This trip so far has been awesome. Although I may be speaking before I should. You see, we haven't driven home yet! She slept when she should, danced in the car seat when she should, ate and drank and played in the best of ways! We have literally had few to none almost melt downs! And I really do mean "almost" melt downs!
In conclusion, never put it past a child to surprise you in the worst of ways or in the best of ways when you least expect it! Refreshing!
I hope one day, when she is older, she can read this and really appreciate how much I am singing her praises right now too!
But then again, we have not driven home yet! Everyone keep your fingers crossed!
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