Ideal Life Vision

Foundational Shift – Setema Gali

Ann Webb — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:33:12 +0000

Today I’m going to blog about my good (and new) friend Setema Gail and his upcoming workshop – The Foundational Shift. His philosophy is that one small shift can drastically alter the end of your journey. (Thinking of the aeronautical example that one degree adjustment can get you hundreds of miles from your desired destination). And I couldn’t agree more! I’ve learned over the years, that it really is the tiny changes that we create that ultimately shift our lives.

A little background on Setema…..His motto or self-description says “I am a warrior, enlightened by truth, armed with spiritual disciplines and ready to create value!” So true! As a former Super Bowl Champ & motivational speaker, he not only LOOKS like a warrior, but acts like one as well. He shares my philosophy that we can live the life we truly want and that wealth is merely a by-product of the value we create for others.

His course, Foundational Shift is an overview of what many of the Masters teach. And yet, his unique perspective, personality & life experience add a whole new dimension. During his one day workshop you will experience a paradigm shift….the slight change in your thinking that can change EVERYTHING! Setema puts emphasis on increasing your comfort zone, getting clear on what matters most to you and how to destroy limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your ultimate potential.

Foundational Shift encompasses taking the time to get clear and define your “purpose” and the things you want to do, be and have in your life. (Great pre-cursos to Ideal LifeVision!) He creates context and experiences for you to discover your passions, talents, values, destiny & ways to leave your legacy. One of the greatest things about Setema is his passion for commitment and integrity. He created a lot of value for me and I can truly say I’m blessed to call him friend and business associate.

Setema and I are excited to offer you an experience unlike any other! Join us for a 2 day, power packed weekend workshop on March 19-20 in Sandy, Utah. Setema will take you through discussion & experiences that will shift your paradigm and rock your world. I will follow up with the second day in concretely helping you define what your life is about as you gain clarity on what the Ideal You is!

Tomorrow, March 12 at 1:00 MST, we will be hosting a 1 hour (or less) introductory webinar that describes what we’ll be discussing at length at our workshop. Please join us. It’s free and you can register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/868442961 (We will also be re-broadcasting the webinar several times next week…check back for days/times)

And finally, if you’re ready to SERIOUSLY get committed to better results & more success in your life, make the decision NOW to join us next weekend for Foundational Shift + Ideal LifeVision. Register here: http://shiftlifevision.eventbrite.com/

Let us know any experience you’ve had with Setema or Ann’s workshops!

Success Story – Enhancing Relationships – Jon Davis

Ann Webb — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:18:33 +0000

In our success story today, Jon Davis tells us how he used Ideal LifeVison to enhance his relationship with his son. Interestingly, “Relationships” is the life section that I get the most testimonials about….. (Financial/Professional being second). Every week in my In-Box there are short stories and snippets about improved relationships with spouse & children, being back in the good graces of an estranged daughter, or improved feelings and communication with an ex-spouse.

In my workshops, I highly suggest creating an individualized paragraph on each of the important people in your life….beginning with your spouse or significant other. In these paragraphs you detail what that Ideal Relationship “looks” like…. Let me give an example so you can best wrap your mind around this:

My soul mate Suzanne and I have the most amazing authentic relationships. She is my best friend and mentor. Suzanne and I continue to build our foundation every day. We have powerful conversations that allow both of us grow. Authenticity is our foundation principle. I recognize Suzanne and her greatness every day of my life. Suzanne and I meet on a weekly basis to discuss the best path for our lives and for our family. We take time to grow as husband and wife, teacher and student, and as best friends. I am committed to doing what Suzanne wants in our time to bring joy and happiness in her life. This happiness drives me and allows me to feel truly blessed. Suzanne and I have built a great life and enhance it every day. I compliment Suzanne on the great achievements she makes every day. We live a life full of joy. I understand her and am always there to help her with any trial she may face. I am with Suzanne for eternal life!

In addition, I have an individual paragraph about each of my children and what my relationship is like with them. Or course, I make this very personal as I use their name within the recording. Imagine, being able to create what your Ideal Relationships are like….first on paper/computer screen and then imprint that vision on your subconscious mind where it will ultimately become a reality. So command yourself (in your own voice) to take your relationships to a new level by getting detailed, motivated and emotional about them!

If you get nothing else out of Ideal LifeVision but enhanced relationships, from the testimonials I’m getting….that alone was worth it! I’m sure Jon will agree!

Have you had success in your relationships using Ideal LifeVision? Tell us about it!

Failing Forward – John Maxwell – Book Review

Ann Webb — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:48:23 +0000

Today I just finished a pretty amazing book called Failing Forward by John Maxwell. Although I’ve heard of Maxwell for several years, this was the first opportunity I took to pick up one of his books and read it cover to cover….and I was impressed!

The premise of the book is based on the age-old questions all entrepreneurs have found ourselves wondering…..Are some people born to achieve anything they want, while others struggle? Are they just lucky, blessed, or possessed with the Midas touch? What is the REAL reason for their success?

John Maxwell has the answer: The difference between the average person and one that achieves success is their perception of and response to failure.

I really like the format of this book. Each chapter is a different idea designed to change your attitude towards failure. He’s included many short stories and quips that add dimension and even humor to round out his philosophy. In addition, at the end of each chapter, there is a list of your next steps for “failing forward”.

Let me give you an example of a chapter along with the take-away. Chapter 12 is titled “Making Failure your Best Friend”. (Seriously…my BFF?) He dives into the idea that failure is either your friend of your enemy…and the choice is yours. It is only YOU who can determine if you’ll learn from your failures and use them as a springboard to your future successes.

Maxwell tells the story of Dr. Beck Weathers, one of the people on Mount Everest during a 1996 blizzard that cost 12 people their lives. Beck Weathers was quoted as saying: “I’m probably a much happier person now having gone through what I’ve gone through. I have a different set of priorities. You never know who you are and what you are until you’ve really been tested. You gain a whole lot more from having failure kicked up from around your ears than success could ever teach you.”

Fortunately for us, we don’t have to be left for dead on top of the world’s highest mountain to learn how to make failure our friend. We can do it from the safety of our own home….all that’s required is the right attitude.

To turn losses into profits, ask the following questions every time you face adversity (these are your steps to failing forward)

Analyze a recent failure using the questions outlined in the chapter.

1. What caused the failure: the situation, someone else, or self?

2. Was what happened truly a failure, or did I just fall short?

3. What successes are contained in the failure?

4. What can I learn from what happened?

5. Am I grateful for the experiecne?

6. How can I turn this into a success?

7. Who can help me with this issue?

8. Where do I go from here?

The final thing I loved about this book was how many amazing quotes I wrote down from this book. There were literally 50+ quotes that I have added to my own collection. The book is an easy read (200 pages) and is well worth the time! Pick it up at the library or order it on the internet. If you’ve read it……please share with us your insights on the book or just how you’ve learned to FAIL FORWARD!

Lisa Nichols – This week in Salt Lake City!

Ann Webb — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:19:24 +0000

So how cool is it that I get to be a speaker at the same women’s conference that Lisa Nichols is going to be featured as the keynote speaker !!! As one of the featured teachers of The Secret, Lisa has had an impact on thousands (millions?) of lives by empowering them to live more abundantly. To me the essense of Lisa Nichols is her passion, energy, & drive. I am very excited that she is coming to Salt Lake City this week to share with us her gifts, her passion, & knowledge on how to achieve holistic success as a business leader.

Lisa recently launched her new book “No Matter What!” This book is inspiring because of it’s honest and candid format. Lisa shares her real-life challenges along with her defining moments where she turned breakdowns into breakthroughs.

Lisa is a dynamic speak and now YOU have the opportunity to not only hear her speak this Saturday, but also receive her book for the super cool price of only $39!! If you can’t make it to the whole conference, but don’t want to miss out on this incredible keynote, click here and reserve your spot now. Seats are limited so take that action now! ($39….you can’t beat it!)

Get tickets here & register

Amazing Events in February

Ann Webb — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:33:59 +0000

I think from now on I’m going to post monthly about the very cool events that I am aware of. (And with that said, I’m sure there will be some that I miss that we can add as “comments”.) Even though we are past “mid-month”, there are several workshop/seminar/events that I would like to bring to your attention. The following events are by produced and facilitated by people that I love and admire. They are women that are making a difference in the lives of many people. Please send a few minutes going over the information below. I have no doubt that one or more will impact your life greatly!

Rene Johnson’s “The Self-Honoring Approach to Managing Time”

Wed Feb 17 8:15 – 12:15 @ the Horizon Financial Center in Salt Lake City

This is not your typical time management workshop – Why?

The successful use of your time requires a self-honoring approach. This means YOU approach the use of your time not from how busy you are or can be, but from your self-worth and what is the best use of your time. Confident individuals with a high level of self-worth take control of their time, make a conscious decision about how they use it and set clear boundaries around how other people use it. This allows them to take control of the outcome, tap into their personal power, and enjoy the pursuit of their goals.

http://powerzonecoach.com/blog/events/

Ann Webb’s (oh yeah, that’s me!) Ideal LifeVision Workshop:

Thurs, Feb 18, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in Salt Lake City

“Creating your Ideal Life Vision” focuses on a revolutionary goal setting method that has produced amazing results assisting women in remembering who they are, and what their unique purpose is. What is an Ideal life vision? A minutely detailed declaration of intent/personal mission statement that includes the 5 key areas of life: relationships (family and social), spiritual, physical, financial/professional, and emotional/personal development. It is written AS IF it were already accomplished (in the present tense) and then recorded on a CD (can be downloaded onto an iPod) and listened to daily.

http://ideallifevision.com/workshops/

The Business of Marriage FREE Evening Event

Feb 19 or Feb 20 South Jordan, Utah

When was the last time you really checked in with the person you love most in the world? Have you updated each other on what you really want out of your relationship?

If you’re like most people, it probably hasn’t happened in quite a while. You might even be a little concerned on how to start that conversation in the first place.

This workshop will give you the ability to ask specific questions and the format to do so without fear of hurt, anger or misunderstanding. You will also learn many simple systems you can use immediately in order to take your relationship to the next level.

http://bomevening.eventbrite.com/

Tiffany Peterson’s Success Strategies Workshop:

February 27th – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Grand American in Salt Lake City

Are you ready to create your best life now? Are you tired of going through life on auto-pilot only to feel bored,burnt out, and frustrated? Or perhaps you have goals and passion, yet struggle with “how to” make your goals and your passion a realitiy? If you’re ready to take your life – professionally, personally, financially to the next level, then join Tiffany for a power-packed one day workshop where you will discover, clarify and implement proven powerful success tools and strategies to support you in creating your best life now!

http://web.me.com/tiffanywalke/Site/Welcome.html

Illuminated Women presents Ignite Your Spark Women’s conference

Feb 26-27 in Salt Lake City

I am excited to be a featured speaker at the Ignite Your Spark women’s conference. Be sure to attend my Breatkout Session: Use Clear Intention to Create Your Ideal Life”.

▪ Are Affirmations “old school”? Find out why!

▪ Find out how to imprint your vision onto your subconscious mind for amazing results.

▪ Through Clarity, Focus & Clear Intention, you can start living your ideal life now.

Learn break-through, yet simple techniques to change your subconscious beliefs to mirror what you want to create in your life. Experience what hundreds of others have to change their health, weight, finances, marriage, relationships and much more.

This event is designed for conscious women and men who want to show up more powerfully in their lives. We change the world by changing the world around us. Whether you have a great life and want to make it better, or you are amidst challenges and want to overcome those challenges with more clarity, confidence and courage, Ignite Your Spark 2010 is for you!

Investing in YOU is investing in the most important asset in your life. YOU have what it takes to not only overcome challenges, but to THRIVE and live an amazing life. YOU are your best asset. YOU are the one who rises to the occasion and steps forward despite fear or unfamiliar circumstances.

http://illuminatedwoman.com/

So…..what are you waiting for? Take some action and sign up for one (or more) of these amazing events!

Success Story – Law of Attraction – Amber Griffiths

Ann Webb — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:05:38 +0000

One of the questions I get frequently about LifeVision is “How well does it work?” People want to know what it can do for them and how it will impact their lives. So after I got the video from Amber, I knew she’d be the one that could answer this question. I jokingly say that she is an example of Ideal LifeVision working TOO WELL!

No doubt LifeVision is powerful and a great application tool for the Law of Attraction. Last night I went to a Biz Diva’s meeting where Jeanette Maw spoke on the Law of Attraction. She talked about how there are many different tools/methods for attracting what you want into your life. (From visualizing to Pray Rain Journaling to vision boards etc) But the main emphasis I got from her presentation was that you have to raise your personal vibration to match your goal by creating an emotional experience that basically puts you into a state of “As If”. Then the next step is to take an action that “feels good”. (Yes, I am aware that I over-simplified her incredible presentation). One of the examples she used over and over was her own personal mantra of “I am a well paid coach in high demand”. Her story was that she created an emotional experience of not only believing this, but acting as if it were already true and very shortly, this became her reality.

This EXACTLY what Ideal LifeVison has to offer. Within the clear intention you create (by writing it down) you also add the emotion of what it feels like, looks like, sounds like etc to put you in the state of AS IF/New Reality. Daily, as you FOCUS on your aspirations with all the motivation & emotion….it can’t help but raise your vibration to be a match up for your desires.

It makes me smile to see how Amber was able to create what she was looking for….more clients, more business etc. In her case, she needed to quickly revamp her LifeVision for expansion to include assistants, associate designers etc.

To find out more about Amber and her marketing, graphic design and advertising business go here.

I invite you to look into one of our programs today! We have a LIVE workshop next week (Feb 18), one-on-one coaching as well as a program for do-to-yourselfers. Check out the website or contact me direction @ ann.webb@ideallifevision.com

Re-Vision Mastermind

Ann Webb — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:38:56 +0000

Last week we had our first entreprenurial ReVision Mastermind. Because of the smaller size but tremendous POWER of the group, the agenda shifted and it was perfect. We spent the first 4 hours masterminding our individual businesses and getting feedback on marketing, image, coaching packages, websites, etc. I have no doubt that everyone received tremendous benefit. The feedback was not only given verbally, but in writing as well. (We all know how hard it is to remember lots of great ideas if they aren’t written down!) Next we shifted into rewriting our professional LifeVision sections. We took all ideas that we had gathered from the mastermind along with other ideas that had been bouncing around in our brains and combined them to create the *NEW* perfect LifeVision.

After an amazing luncheon provided as “potluck” by the participants we continued on with revising the other sections of our LifeVision. We took the time to get feedback from others if we found ourselves stuck in particular areas along with getting ideas on what was working for others….but the majority of the later afternoon was filled with the clicking of the keyboard.

Here’s what a few of the participants had to say:

“I was looking forward to attending Ann Webb’s Re-Vision workshop for weeks! Starting the New Year with a plan for success is a vital part for any business owner. I not only design the vision for my business for the year, but for all areas of my life. It is exciting to see your LifeVision helps we create a year of thriving instead of surviving! Re-Vision mastermind is going to be an annual event for me! What better way to start the New Year, than focusing and creating a plan of action for an incredible year! The results that follow are a must for anyone wanting a life they love!

Marilyn Sorensen – Entrepreneur

“Visioning” BIG with other people who are also committed to create awesome things in 2010 was an awesome experience at the Revision this month. I have been telling myself for three months that I need to rewrite my life vision and just didn’t make the time to do it. Running two businesses full time while attempting to have a balanced family and social life can be a little hectic AND making the time to do this was incredible. Not only did I re-write my life vision but I had the opportunity to get feedback from others who supported my big dreams. It felt wonderful to mastermind with such phenomenal people and it felt terrific to get my first life vision of 2010 re-written. Just like when I wrote my first life vision, this 2010 life vision has started to move things in my life even before I recorded it. I love this tool! I can’t imagine creating my goals without using the Ideal Life Vision process. Thank you for creating the opportunity for a revision – it was so needed and definitely worth it. I look forward to doing it at least once a year, if not once a quarter. Ideal Life Vision is for ANYONE who wants to create awesome things in their life and business. Also, I’ve noticed a huge difference in the colleagues I know who have a life vision verses those who don’t. It’s not a judgment thing in any way. The thing I have noticed however, is the people who have a life vision are more willing to play bigger and those are the people I want to surround myself with.

Angela Johnson - Illuminated Woman and Companies CEO and Founder

“Ann’s Live Vision workshop was amazing. It was so beneficial for me to be surrounded by other women entrepreneurs who are making things happen in their business yet also experiencing the same frustrations that I have been feeling as a new entrepreneur. Ann created a supportive environment where I felt as if anything is possible for my vision. She has a unique way of facilitating the process of creating a life vision to unfold on paper, thereby allowing my vision to become a reality.”

Karie Gibbons, DPT, MS, NSCA C-PT

The Re-vision was awesome as it allowed me to get feedback from other’s on what worked or didn’t work for them, as well as feedback from outside perspective as to how else I could explode my business. Having a mastermind is a very beneficial process. Since knocking out my Re-vision Life Vision so many things have already flowed into my life effortlessly from my Life Vision and I’m so grateful to have participated.

Marci Lock - Everlasting Fitness www.everlastingfitness.com

18 days later….How are those New Years Resolutions going?

Small Miracles

Ann Webb — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:21:47 +0000

A lot of my client “Success Stories” tend to focus on the bigger accomplishments they have achieved through utilizing their personal LifeVisions. (Attracting their future spouse, paid speaking engagements, Big Bucks etc) But today I wanted to focus on the Small Miracles that transform our lives. I’ve learned from years and years of experience that despite how monumental a Big Goal accomplishment seems, it’s really the “little things”, one on top of another, that bring the biggest shifts and contribute the most to living my Ideal Life.

Most people would rather hear about how I used my LifeVision to go from making $24,000 a year to owning a million dollar food business than how I used it to overcome my shyness. But the reality is that through a few years of consistently listening to the following (from my Lifevision) I was able to significantly change my life not only in the emotional area, but my relationships and professional life as well.

“ I am an outgoing person. It’s easy for me to talk to people beyond my circle of friends. With ease, I engage in conversations with complete strangers. I put myself out there and in situations outside my comfort zone where I open up with my thoughts and ideas”.

Now it didn’t happen overnight, but over time I found myself talking to people in the grocery line. I started putting myself in situations that were WAY outside of my comfort zone:

1) Attending networking events where I was “forced” to talk to other professional women

2) Volunteering to teach workshops and small classes

3) Picking up the phone to ask people I barely knew if they wanted to go to lunch

Etc…..

Within years, I was a completely transformed person. And if you know me personally, you’ll probably find it hard to believe that I was once so shy I couldn’t even call the babysitter (because it was too scary!)

Just this week I received 4 emails from workshop participants of their “small miracles”. (I always ask my clients to send me an email with their “first small miracle”.)

Here’s what my inbox said this week:

“I have been given the opportunity to present at a Staff Workshop at Salt Lake Community College in May, one of my life goals was to increase my public speaking and to actually get paid for it, which this is, so I’m very excited. My situation is rather toxic at work and without my LifeVision, it would be very difficult to function day to day, this really has changed my life, thanks so much for all you do. I am currently seeking employment opportunities, but I know that I will be sucessful and find a position where I will be valued and appreciated for what I bring to the table.
“Just yesterday I was asked to present the introduction for a prominent speaker. This was something that takes a bit of confidence, along with presentation skills. I had it in my LifeVision to accomplish in February, but it happened a few weeks early!”
“My first miracle happened on Saturday. I had asked my daughter for forgiveness last May, and she said that it would take some time. We have been getting along pretty well, and I had forgotten about the issue. I made my relationship with her part of my LifeVision last week. Saturday, out of the blue, she asked if she could talk to me privately. She said that she had forgiven me some time ago, but had never told me that. We had a good talk and felt closer to each other.”
“I can’t believe how much better I feel, I feel that I am really in control of my life and my destiny.”
“Here’s my small miracles that have happened in just a few short days: We had family night with the kids last night and my daughter actually had her boyfriend (who has been attached to her hip for two solid months) go home so she could just be with “us”! It was a wonderful evening and put everyone in a great mood!! I met with my business coach yesterday and my workshop is really coming together. Instead of these residual fears regarding can i really pull it off- I’m so pumped because I know the information will be life-changing for the people attending!! My fitness goals are right on task and they’ve actually seemed to be easier- I’m ready to bump it up a notch!! A girlfriend who I have not talked to for months called me Monday to get together- we’re going out to lunch today!! This is so much fun, i can’t wait to see what else will happen!”

18 days later….How are those New Years Resolutions going?

Ann Webb — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:17:47 +0000

2010 is going to be an amazing year. Not only have I clarified everything I want in each area of my life for this new year, but I also have action plans, support, structure, & enough motivation wrapped around each of my individual goals. Because I’m in my 21st year of using a LifeVision, I fully expect that I will attract and accomplish all (or at least most) of what I desire.

Would you like to have 2010 be your most amazing year?

Most people I know are quite cynical when it come to New Years Resolutions. They find that they fail in most of their resolutions because there was never a plan or enough motivation to support them in the first place. Good intentions only get you through the first few days of January and by mid-to late January most of the resolutions begin to fade away into the usual areas of being too busy & too overwhelmed.

But this year can be very different for you if you decide to create your own Ideal LifeVision. A Lifevision assists you in becoming VERY clear on what you want to accomplish…but it doesn’t stop there. Rather than stating your goal in a single sentence, you continue on by wrapping your motivation & action plan around it.

Is this something you can whip out in 15 minutes? No, not at all…..In fact it tends to be a nearly a full day project, but SO worth the time and effort. And finally, one of unique features of the Ideal LifeVision program is that you record it in your own voice where you focus on it daily (while multi-tasking) as it imprints upon your subconscious. (I won’t go into all the scientific benefits of that, but hopefully it’s obvious what daily repetition can do!)

Begin this new decade with a tool that will keep your New Years Resolutions in the front of your mind for the entire year! Create a vision that includes more income, better relationships and the ease & freedom you’ve been longing for but haven’t been able to achieve.

Over the next few days you’ll be hearing more about ways that you too can create your own Ideal LifeVision!

Boss of Myself by guest blogger-Wendy Benson

Ann Webb — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:10:23 +0000

As I sat in the doctor’s office today I noticed a poster hanging on the wall right in front of me. It was a beautiful white, snowy mountain scene with a crystal clear blue sky as a backdrop. The poster featured an extreme snow skier jumping off a cliff. At the bottom of the poster I read the following: “The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we stand, but in which direction we are going”. As I pondered this statement, I wondered…what direction am I going? Am I stepping towards my goals every day through my thoughts, feelings, and actions?

I began to reminisce about who I used to be just 3 short years ago as I began my journey of spirit, mind and finally body transformations. Back then, I came to a point of realization, through a series of personal upsets, that I was at the lowest point in my life. I was obese at 235 lbs, tired all the time, depressed, and had high cholesterol. My younger brother had died of a massive heart attack at age 37. I felt unattractive and undesirable as a woman and a wife. I felt deep hatred for who I had allowed myself to become. All at once these personal truths slammed me like a title wave. I knew if I were to remain in this dark place where I lacked control of myself, I would die. I longed to have the energy to be the best mom I could for my 2 young children. I wanted to run, play, and get on the floor with them. In that moment, I was desperate, choosing what I believed at that time…between life or death. If I wanted to live to see my children grow, I had to completely change my life.

In deep despair, I took the first step to becoming the boss of myself. I prayed like I had never prayed before. This prayer was unique. I asked for help. I wanted to live. Immediate answers came to me. I had conversation through thoughts and feelings. I experienced an instant awakening, as I felt my mind literally shift into a bright, clear awareness of being. I felt more alive, happy, and awake than I had ever felt. I knew I was loved!! I felt acceptance and love for myself. I was blessed with the visual of my spirit…..my perfect self. I had always believed that my body and spirit were two different entities-but until this moment, I NEVER physically felt this.

I deserved to be in a healthier human form. I knew It was time to match my physical body to my spirit. Perfection is to BE my spiritual self. Not to be driven by earthly limitations, weaknesses, and desires, including negative and self-destructive thoughts. The body is both a blessing and a curse. Our physical forms have cravings and tendencies, which can lead to addictions of drugs, alcohol, food, etc. When we overindulge in the cravings our bodies have, our spirits don’t match our outward appearance. The challenge is overcoming and driving our physical bodies to match our spirits. I admit leaving the old ME behind was emotional. I miss some things about my old self.

How did I ever get to that dark and dreary point 3 years ago? Then it dawned on me…it happened just one step at a time! It doesn’t happen overnight. Little by little I took steps in the wrong direction. I got so wrapped up in pleasing everyone else, I made everyone else the priority and I ended up the lowest on MY list. Step by step-I got lost along the way. I now realize I must be at the top of my list. I must come first, or there is nothing left to give anyone else. I don’t want it to seem like I have become selfish, but I do deserve to take care of myself. What I have described may not be natural for most women. Most of us have been programmed and conditioned to put ourselves last.

As I stared back at that poster, I finally smiled. I have come quite far in the right direction-not always in the exact perfect path, but overall the road has been a gradual move towards the ultimate ME! It takes a daily, sometimes hourly, effort to check in with myself to ensure I am going the right direction.

With a brand new year just around the corner, I challenge you to write down your goals, in all areas of your life: Spirit, mind and body (physical). You may not need such drastic transformations as I have experienced, but focus in on areas you wish to improve to becoming the best you. Ann’s Ideal LifeVision is a perfect tool to reinforce you to visit these goals daily. Take at least one step, every single day TOWARDS your ultimate YOU. Make an effort to continually be aware of your thoughts and your actions- taking control of YOU through your perfect self. After all, YOU are the Boss of Yourself!

~Wendy Schenck Benson, Author “The Boss Of Myself” (Coming out early 2010)

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