Ever notice how information is so compartmentalized?  Take for instance having a website. There is a person who specializes in seo, another on banner design, another for putting up the website which is usually a wp blog site now. But there are few who specialize in the broad view, that ties it all together. Seems that would be a great starting point. It’s the vision for the whole site but with the knowledge of what is working today, what gives it the fresh look, and what attracts readers. Seems I met one such person today and now this site is in for an overhaul!!!

GETTING OUTSIDE HELP

The same thing can be said for life. Let’s look at the above and make it into a metaphor for our individual lives. Without a clear vision of where you are going and what it will take it today’s world, you will be spinning your wheels. Many times it takes the outside person, without the emotional ties to the situation, who can offer that clear guidance.

Creating Sustainable Enterprises

We are in changing & unsettling times.

We, and our systems:  our economy, our businesses, our livelihoods, our jobs, our family life, our governments, our education & health systems… all our systems….are in a state of transition.

and,

We want more for ourselves:   We want to be happier, we want our lives to be about who we are, we want to be passionate about our work, we want to be interested and interesting, we want our lives to have meaning, we want to be influential…and we want to make a difference.

We want balance in our lives, we want prosperity and abundance, be healthier, empowered, a safer & healthier environment, and we want to do good.

We offer consulting/coaching to small businesses & start-ups; helping good ideas become real.

We help move you through the creative process starting with your hopes and dreams.

Together we can be part of a collaborative process of sustainable change and growth.

AniDavidsen and RGT & Associates

Bringing Great Ideas to Life:  sustainable business consulting.

…advises to those in the business of doing good

…provides guidance to small businesses, social entrepreneurs, and the community in this new paradigm of sustainable  growth, prospering and making money, being healthier, being empowered, being authentic, and being real

…helps hopeful ideas become real

…helps you find a balance with work, passion, home, and life

International inquiries welcomed.

Open to making connections, making introductions, and putting great business teams together.

From crienglish…on China news, I found this of interest:

“It is a service that has been overlooked in the past but its existence is now gaining popularity. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, life coaching has become well known as more people seek to keep their jobs due to competition while others seek new employment. It’s a service that is becoming more relevant, even to those seeking to change their career direction.”

Life coaching is gaining acceptance in the mainstream. Executives and motivated individuals sought out coaches for performance improvement  and reaching their goals faster. Now many others are experiencing the value in working with a life coach.

Friendship is valuable. Friendship is one thing you cannot afford to be without. Friends help you succeed in life.

“A friend is a gift you give yourself.”
-~Robert Louis Stevenson

Friends encourage us, help us grow as a person, they motivate and inspire us, they offer their compassion and know just what to say, they share their knowledge with you, and they help you succeed, … they want the best for you.

“Friendship isn’t a big thing – it’s a million little things.”  ~Author Unknown

A good friend is encouraging. They help you move towards your dream, what you really want in life.

There is a health benefit to having friends. Researchers have found that those who have friends tend to be healthier, happier, and live longer than those who do not.

“Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.”
- Albert Camus

Friends are supportive, not judgmental. They allow you to choose your own way. They may not agree with you, but they respect your right to make your own mistakes, have your own opinions, and walk the path you choose.

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out.  It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.  We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”  ~Albert Schweitzer

A good friend knows how to really listen to you. They will truly hear you.

“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.”  ~Douglas Pagels

Friends are compassionate. They will be there for you when needed. They know what is important to you. You matter to them.

”A true friend knows when you need a word of affection and encouragement and knows just how to say it. He is one of those wonderfully thoughtful people who is sensitive, or tuned in, to the hearts and minds of others. He has that fine sense of timing which enables him to say the word of comfort and strengthening  just when needed.” ~Norman Vincent Peale

“If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone.  A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.”  ~Samuel Johnson

A true friend is trustworthy. Trust is shared between you.

“Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.”  ~Rod McKuen

Friends are valuable. It’s always good to remember…The best way to have friends is to be one.

“There are big ships and small ships.  But the best ship of all is friendship.”  ~Author Unknown

A few basics to remember when goal setting:

• Break it down into a step by step plan of action.
• Make sure there are measurable points along the way, to measure and show progress.
• Keep a written record of your progress.
• Let other people know about your goal. It helps motivate you, and they help keep you accountable.
• Reward yourself as you make progress. It helps!
• Focus on the good things, the positive things that will come about when you reach your goal.

What are you hoping to do? What are the goals? What are the steps?

1.Be Specific. A goal needs to be clear and well defined. It has to be an achievable event or behavior.
For a dream to become a goal,  define it by what will be done. When a goal is broken down into steps, it can be managed and pursued much more directly.

2. Express your goal in terms that can be measured. Be clear on what the end goal is. You will then be able to measure your progress from where you are now and where you want to be.
Question have you achieved an event or a behavior? It has to be measurable. You will need to know when you have reached your goal and bask in the success.

3. Set a time frame to achieving your goal. Know when you want to have reached your goal. This sets a sense of purpose and urgency and can be a fantastic motivator. Be realistic.

4. Don’t fantasize, Be realistic.  Goals have to be about something you can control, not dreams. Be realistic. Know what you can do and what you can’t. Do a reality check.

5. Have your steps thought out & mapped out. Use strategy.  Do your homework. Assess. To reach a goal…Question yourself: What do you need that you don’t have? What do you need to learn? Who do you need to know? What kind of help will you need? Assess your resources and potential obstacles. Remember life has it bumps as well as the smooth sailing. Make strategies for both times, for the smooth times, and for the “what if’s.” Don’t waste your time…plot.

6. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you and rule. Don’t make emotional decisions, make wise decisions. Use your critical thinking ability.

7. Be disciplined. We all get frustrated, tired, bored, and our will power fails. It is simple to get sidetracked at times. It is not always exciting, but you need to focus on the task at hand. It’s excellent to have a system in place for these unsettling and sidetracking times.

8.Goals are reached by taking steps toward the end goal. Be clear on what the steps are that you need to take. Don’t invent them up as you go, although at times you might. It’s nice to be creative and in the moment, and times do call for that, yet you still need to have a direction…what are you aiming for??

9.Accountability. Don’t you like it? Well, it works! Find someone to whom you can be accountable to besides yourself. Someone who is supportive of you. Give yourself rewards and consequences for achieving your goal.

10. Have a team in place. No person is an island onto themselves. Get the support you need.