Kristen Marie's Blog

It's a good life.

2008-09-28T14:04:47-07:00

One of the most important lessons I get to learn is BEING with the amount of time it takes to do things. As a pretty quick thinker, I can find myself feeling like things are moving in slow motion. And it drives me crazy! Why can't things happen in MY time line? The feeling I get in my body is so familiar to me, it's almost like breathing. It's "hey, let's go. Time's a wasting! Come on, come on, come on. Hustle!" Expending this brain power is totally counter productive.

As I breathe in a deep breath, I remember the best way I have found to transform that conversation is to acknowledge and honor HOW MUCH I have accomplished. Whether its in the last year, 6 months, 90 days, week, day or hour. Each day I strive to move several rocks forward. To stay present to my dreams, and take small steps to get me there. One of my favorite quotes - and I don't recall where it came from - is "work on your dream everyday." So true.

So, today with all the things I have to do, I've decided to take a little down time and focus on all the amazing things that are in motion in my life. And to know - really know and trust - that they are all unfolding in perfectly. Life is for living now. I need to remember that.

Will you join me in focusing on what's getting done, instead of what's not? And if you have any tips and tricks you use, send them along!

Here's to enjoying the moment, just because.

Thoughts Become Things

2008-08-21T10:24:19-07:00

I love starting my day centered, focused, and thinking big. One of the ways I do that is with a note I get from the Universe everyday... yep, the UNIVERSE sends me wisdom, support and ah-ha's every morning. Cool, eh? Sometimes its a little spooky how RIGHT ON those little whispers can be. But then again, everything is in divine order.

Mike Dooley is the mind behind it all. Go check it out and give yourself the gift of "Notes".

Tallyho!

What we say matters

2008-08-11T15:38:48-07:00

Just wanted to share a favorite quote.

"What we speak becomes the house we live in" - Hafiz

So true.

Swing for the fence.

2008-08-11T08:13:00-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of serving on a panel talking about Personal Branding. This is a topic I am super passionate about because it is directly tied to my belief that we all have gifts to give the world..... OUR OWN GIFTS.... and it’s our job to figure out how to give them (and prosper while doing it). After the panel today - talking to about 100 women business owners - I got even more lit up. WE ALL HAVE GIFTS TO GIVE THE WORLD. It’s our responsibility to uncover our heart’s desire and set up our lives so we get to go do that thing that makes us sing. And we get to thrive doing it.

So I say, be bold. Play big. Swing for the fence. Build a personal brand that mirrors what's in your heart.

You can.

Master the Mastermind

2008-08-08T07:55:00-07:00

I love mastermind groups. About a year and a half ago I met Terri. We decided to form a two person mastermind - even though I'm in Seattle and she's in Philadelphia. Oh, what an amazing experience. In May we spent two days on my business... looking, assessing, asking questions, considering options, making plans, setting intentions. It was extremely powerful. Many of the insights that came from those two days are in motion and making a huge difference in Affirmagy. Last weekend we focused on Terri's business. Wow wee! What an honor to get to contribute to someone else's passion and make a difference for them. There is nothing like it!

Are you considering looking for a mastermind group, or starting one of your own? If you are, email me for a special report I wrote on the topic. I’ll be happy to send it to you as my gift.

Happy For No Reason

2008-08-07T07:48:00-07:00

Marci Shimoff is an amazing speaker. I had the good future of seeing her live as one of the keynotes at the eWomenNetwork in Dallas in July. Her newest book - Happy for No Reason - is simplicity at is best. Talking with my sweetie the other day I found myself chirping the phrase “the secret of life is just choosing to be happy”. Marci would agree.

After those words rolled off my lips, I realized the power of what I’d said; I can be happy no matter what. And I’ll tell ya, after a week of two events that had the potential to rock me to my core, I got really clear about just how right Marci has it. Be happy. Choosing it even when we aren’t in the mood. It’s the times when we have evidence about why we can’t be, or don’t have to be, that is exactly when we should be. Learning this is a big deal.

I say be happy everyday. Why not? It doesn’t have to be all day. But I know the more I chose the more it comes to me. It’s a beautiful thing.

Just Released! Law of Attraction Interviews

2008-08-05T15:12:10-07:00

As an entrepreneur, I believe passionately that we all have gifts to give the world, and it's our job to find people who need our products and services. It's this passion that has me share with you a wonderful opportunity that was extended to me that I intend to have touch the lives of thousands of people.

Living the Law of Attraction Interview Program is a collection stories from folks featured in the book Living the Law of Attraction. I am honored to share that I am contributor to both! Check out this just released audio program. It's a powerful collection of inspiration, miracles, insights, wisdom and tools to amp up our ability to attract the life we desire.

My sincerest thanks to Rich and Robin - two visionary leaders totally committed to the success of others.

It's a good life!

Where's Your WOW?

2008-07-28T10:50:00-07:00

While in Dallas a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of seeing Robyn Spizman, and getting a copy of her new book Where's Your WOW?: 16 Ways to Make Your Competitors Wish They Were You!

I am totally inspired! My favorite chapters include "Hire People Smarter Than You" and "Find Your Edge - and Sharpen It". If you are looking for a smart, informed and dynamic resource to get your entrepreneurial juices flowing get yourself a copy of this book!

As you know I love sharing about people who are designing and living a life they love. I think authors are some of the most creative people around simply because what they do is creation in its purest form. Creating from nothing - that's exactly what Robyn is all about. Wow!

The Giving Zone

2008-07-07T10:57:00-07:00

Everyday I meet people who are truly living a life they love. Today I am honored to shine a light on Bruce Painter, creator of Giving Zone Radio. WOW. Bruce is up to really cool things!

His book "The Giving Zone" offers reader access to a 'realm where your dreams come true'. Hello? How much better can it get? Bruce is a perfect example of living a life you love.

When Bruce and I met - through Gail Goodwin of Inspire Me Today - it was such a delight. Bruce was gracious enough to invite me on his radio show for an interview. Take a listen.

And check out what Bruce is up to. He's a man with a vision, a passion and a commitment to living full out.

What's your Good Cheer Company?

2008-07-03T10:17:00-07:00

Ever come across something and declare "I wish I'd thought of that!"? Well, I sure do. Here's my latest find:

The Good Cheer Company makes these fabulous little metal puzzle pieces with words like "I am powerful", "I am grateful" and "I am magnificent". WOW COOL IS THIS IDEA? I have "I am blessed" on my key chain. What a perfect gift for yourself or for someone you adore.

In addition to the puzzle pieces, I just bought their Cheers to You CD. Oh my! Go take a listen. It's totally fabulous.

I love that the minds behind all this actually took the time to build it! That's what it's all about folks; finding your heart's desire, giving yourself permission to go after it, and surrounding yourself with people who support your big dreams. That's a powerful combination that serves the world.

What's your "Good Cheer Company"?