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New Years Resolution Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:23:00 +0000

It's that time of year again when a lot of people start thinking about New Year's resolutions. The new year is a great way to start on some goals, but, uunfortunately, with in a couple months many people let their goals slip by and fall back into their old habits.

To ensure you stay on the right path for your goals make a plan. List the goals you want to achieve, make them realistic. For instance, you may want to lose 50 pounds, but start off small with 5 or 10 pound goals for every few weeks or months. This way you will be able to see your progress and not get so discouraged.

List the steps you need to take to get to those goals and make those steps a priority on your To Do list. This way you won't easily dismiss the time you've got allotted for the steps to your goals and let everything else come before it. Mark your progress along the way, and adjust as circumstances arise.

You will then soon be on the right path to your goals and see yourself reach the smaller goals along the way! For more information check out this article on New Year's Resolutions http://ezinearticles.com/?Keeping-New-Year-Resolutions-In-2011&id=5471711.

Work Off Those Pounds Like A Guy Does!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:41:00 +0000

Some men seem to be able to shed the pounds faster then women can, and now we can do it too! Sticking to our workout schedules and eating healthy are just two ways to do it. Here's a great article that explains how we can start to lose weight the way a lot of men do. Rather interesting and informative article! Check it out HERE!

Time for some Commitment to Yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:14:00 +0000

We all have busy schedules so it can be easy to fall into the habit of using our schedules as an excuse to not take better care of our health with exercise and nutrition. I think we have to realize that putting other less important task before us taking care of our health is kind of, well, crazy. Think about it; if we don't take care of our health we may not be able to do all those other things on our schedule or we could end up doing them half fast instead of giving it our all, including our time with our family. So it makes sense to make taking care of ourselves our top priority so we can better take care of our schedules and those we love.

Check out this great article on this issue: http://www.news-star.com/life/health/x291610057/Happy-holidays-It-s-time-for-a-little-commitment

After you read the article make yourself a promise and start doing something healthier for you everyday!

So What's All The Hub Bub About?

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:55:00 +0000

You may have heard me talk about being a Team Beachbody Coach, but aren't quite sure what a Team Beachbody Coach is or does. Wonder no more! It’s about you, me, and anyone that wants to get and stay fit and healthy! I’m proud to be a Team Beachbody Coach! It has helped me reach my goals and think outside the box to reach for new goals (who would've thought that I'd want to get into shape to wear an awesome swimsuit and learn how to surf?! Yep, that's one of my goals!) I’ve lost weight, eat healthier, workout regularly, and am more involved in many activities.

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Going for Your Goals: Fear of Failure!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:40:00 +0000

Good morning! Have you ever felt like you're on the brink of success of something and then a little voice inside your head tells you not to go for it, because... what if??? It's happened to me and stopped me dead in my tracks from going for certain goals.

I've now learned that failure is actually a form of success because regardless of the outcome, if we've still given it our all, we've learned valuable lessons along the way, and can learn from any mistakes we may have made. It's all a growing process!

So next time fear takes hold of your senses, work through it and you will learn, grow and may even succeed at your goals.

To help us understand more about Fear of Failure here's a video by Brian Tracy discussing it. Take a look!

Going for Your Goals: Vision/Goal Boards!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:15:00 +0000

We've discussed a lot of topics under the Goals subject and many of us have learned a lot so far and are working hard at applying some of the techniques. One technique worth discussing that helps us get motivated and also stay on track is a Vision/Goal Board. I know, it sounds kind of grade schoolish, and it probably is, however, I can tell you from experience that it works.

I have had several Vision/Goal Boards over the past couple of years. I was doing my goals list, to do lists, etc., but needed a little extra something to help keep me going. A Vision/Goal board was the answer for me! Whether you do tangible one or a virtual one, you will find that it helps you stay focused without feeling overwhelmed. I do admit that I actually like doing them; there's something to finding pictures of your goals, cutting them out and attaching them to a board.

For my board I had lots of pictures and listed next to each were the steps I needed to take to reach those goals. That visual reminder each day really helps to get your day started right and also helps to clear any clutter that may have sidetracked you from your goals.

I found a great article on how to create a Vision/Goal board. Check it out and then get out the scissors, construction paper, and glue and go to town! Click HERE for the article.

Power Packed Foods!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Check out this article on foods that pack some power to helping with everything from losing weight to helping stave off alzheimers! There are many other foods out there that do the same and more, but this is a great start up list for anyone interested in increasing their nutrition intake. Check it out! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: Beliefs

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:41:00 +0000

The Law of Belief, a mental law, says that whatever we believe becomes our reality. Brian Tracy says we view the world through our beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, etc. We can change our beliefs about ourselves which leads to our personal growth. Do you want to increase your income? Do you BELIEVE you can?

Have doubts? Think of it like this; we've all increased our incomes since our first jobs. We've all had something that we met and went beyond the possibility of; so we can do it again, we just have to believe it's possible.

Brian Tracy said "Your self confidence precedes and predicts your levels of performance and effectiveness in everything you do". Our beliefs about ourselves are subjective and often incorrect. Our self limiting beliefs limit us, even if what we believe is not true. Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison were thought to be not too smart and treated as such. Yet they persevered because they believed in their own possibilities, not those that others had set on them.

All of our beliefs are learned so any that are not beneficial to us we can unlearn. Brian Tracy says something in his book Goals: How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted that I think is extremely on point and will hopefully hit home with all of us. "No one is better than you and no one is smarter than you. People are just smarter or better in different areas at different times."

When we believe in something we start to act, walk and talk as if everything is part of our goals in life to help us be successful. The Law of Reversibility means that even though you may not be at your goals at the moment if we start to act as if we are, our actions generate feelings that go with the goals we want. We act our way into feeling the way we want to feel.

Okay, that said, let's work on changing our beliefs right now. Let's start with: I am destined to be a great success in life. What thoughts does that conjure up in your mind? Possibilities? Start thinking about the possible and start telling yourself this daily, many times a day. Write down how it makes you feel, any change in your behaviors you may be noticing due to you actually starting to believe it. Let yourself go into the world of possiblity and Imagine...

Ever Wonder About Those Ingredients on Processed Foods?

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Here's a great article that breaks down some of the common ingredients listed on processed foods! You know me, I read all labels and research the heck out of stuff, but for those that haven't this is a great article to help you through the world of ingredients the big food companies use. Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: That Positive Thinking thing Doesn't Go Away!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:23:00 +0000

We've been doing some hard work to open up our minds to the possibilities that exist in our lives so we can figure out what are goals are. And what's a big part of this journey? You got it, positive thinking! Yes, positive thinking is back!

I like to go back to this subject now and again so that we remember to continue practicing positive thinking. It's easy to get off course and lose our way. Positive thinking re-enforcement puts us back on track and ready to tackle whatever faces us.

Mayoclinic has an article about positive thinking that is short and to the point. It also highlights the self talking we all do and the many benefits of positive thinking. If anybody's going to know the benefits of positive thinking it's the Mayoclinic! Take a read through their article on it and take what you can from it and leave the rest. This is homework! Be ready to dive into it next week! :) Enjoy! Click HERE!

Going For Your Goals: Dealing with the Negative

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Some people have a natural tendency to be a bit negative, which is okay. It's not so great to deal with when a person is inflicting their negativity onto others. Other people's negativy can impact us and what we're doing to reach our goals in small ways which can have some bigger consequences, but it doesn't have to be that way. We can work around those in our lives that are a bit negative and deal with those that are negatively impacting on our lives. Here's a video of Chalene Johnson talking about how to deal with negative people. Some useful tips here to help! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: All in Our Minds

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:31:00 +0000

One thing we've learned as we're going through the lessons of goal setting and achieving is that a big part of it is to have a positive mindset. Here's an article about people who are considered to be lucky. It examines why some people are lucky while others aren't, and the traits of the lucky people. It's a good read and reinforces what we've been learning! Click HERE!

Going for Your Goals: Honesty & Determination

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:58:00 +0000

Today is a great day to make a change in our lives! Let's start by taking a look at what Brian Tracy, author of Goals! How to Get Everything You Want has to say about it.

One thing we need to pay attention to when setting goals for ourselves is that we need to be honest with ourselves and not sabotage ourselves before we've even begun. Too many times people set high goals for themselves that are either unachievable (such as world peace) or they just kind of wait for it to happen which leads to disappointment. Saying you want your goal to be world peace is a great gesture, however, one person does not have influence over the world. We do however have influence on those around us including friends, family, neighbors, and community. This could be a goal; peace and respect amongst each other, which can ultimately spread to other people and so on.

Simply stating a goal and then waiting for it to materialize is unrealistic as well. We must have a plan on how to obtain goals in order to be able to achieve them and we have to be willing to work for our goals.

What one goal would you go after if you knew you were guaranteed success? Write down your answer. Were you able to write it down or did you brush it off as a fanciful thought? If you wrote it down that means you take that goal somewhat seriously which means you could possibly reach that goal. Next question: How? How and what do you have to do to make that goal a reality? Are you willing to work hard for that goal? If so, congratulations because your on your way!

Here is a great exercise:

Write down ten goals (write them in the present tense as though you've already reached the goals)
Now pick one goal, if you were to accomplish immediately, would have the most positive impact on your life
Write down the goal you chose on a separate piece of paper and then write down absolutely everything you can think of that you can do to reach that goal
Select one action to take from that list
Write the goal on a 3x5 index card and keep it with you & review regularly
The only question to ask yourself is "How". How are you going to achieve each step to achieve your goal.

Go for it!!!

Going for Your Goals: Comfort Zone

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a great holiday and is ready to get down to it with our goals! To get us out of the gate let's take a look at Brian Tracy's (author of the book we're using to help us reach our goals) short video on our Comfort Zone.

Many of us stay stuck because we're comfortably uncomfortable in our current status quo. Sometimes we think its easier to stay stuck then move forward into the great unknown. The unknown can be scary, but its actually scarier to stay stuck and have nothing change. To help us with that check out Brian Tracy's Comfort Zone video. Click HERE!

Brian Tracy: If You Could Achieve One Goal in 24 Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:23:00 +0000

Today's lesson on Going for Your Goals comes to us from Brian Tracy and one of his videos. It's a short video with a powerful message. The video is called If You Could Achieve a Goal in 24 Hours. Look, listen and learn! We can get to where we want to be in life!

A Little Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:17:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday Everyone! I came across this pic today on Beachbody's message boards and wanted to share it with you. It's for anyone that thinks they have no time to workout or eat healthy, or for anyone struggling to get it done today. This is courtesy of micoqui!

Going for Your Goals: Striving for the Goal

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:29:00 +0000

To get ourselves prepped and in the right frame of mind for our goals lesson later this week let's take a few minutes to watch Chalene Johnson's short video on Striving for the Goal and Law of Attraction. Two important concepts we should embrace to help us on our quest for our own goals.

So what does the Law of Attraction mean? To put it simply it means that "like is attracted to like". Law of attraction suggests that all of our conscious thoughts, and everything related to it such as imagery and feelings somehow manifests into reality. Positive attitudes attract and inspire positive actions, while negative attitudes attract and create negative actions. So if I'm thinking "this is too hard, or I'm too fat" what does that get me, but continuing to feel bad about myself and then even doing actions that make it reality.

Click HERE for Striving for the Goal and HERE for Law of Attraction. Enjoy!

Going for Your Goals: Our Purpose

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:12:00 +0000

Today we're going to explore our purpose. Each of us has a purpose whether we are aware of it or not. In Brian Tracy's book Goals: How to Get Everything You Want he describes a definite purpose as the one goal out of however many we may have that is most important to us.

A definite purpose helps us focus during all of our waking moments which leads to actions that help us reach our purpose. Law of Attraction comes into play when we start thinking clearly about our purpose. We start to attract people, ideas, opportunities, resources and finances needed to help us reach our purpose. Any definite thoughts and purpose we have in our conscious mind will activate our sub-conscious mind.

Each of has a small, finger like part of the brain called "reticular cortex" that acts kind of like a cell phone tower for a large area; it divvy's out the signals to all those parts of the area that its needed. So when we send clear messages about our purpose it gets carried out to all areas of the brain for processing and allows us to be more alert to opportunities, people, and information that will help us achieve our goals.

Here's an example:

Let's say we decide we want a hot cherry red sports car (with navigation, blue tooth, and awesome stereo of course). Soon we start to see our hot cherry red sports car all over; on highways, parking lots, etc. We take notice of it because we have selected that as our purpose and its now on our radar. If we wanted a boat, motorcycle, etc. we would see the same thing. Any goal messages we send to our reticular cortex makes us more alert to all possibilities that will help us reach our goals.

When we are unclear about our goals we can feel as though we're in a fog and just kind of going through life. We miss many opportunities because we're unaware of them and can't see them. So basically negative talk leads to negative actions, positive talk leads to positive actions.

Our definite goal must have the following:

Goal must be something we personally want
Goal must be clear and specific
Goal must be measurable
Goal must be achievable
Goal must have a reasonable chance of success
Goal must be in harmony with our other goals

Take a look at the goals you've written down so far and see if there is one that sticks out as your main goal. Then check to see if it has the above components. If not you may need to adjust your goals. No goal is wrong, we may just need to tweak it to be more clear about it.

Foods that Fight Stress

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:06:00 +0000

We now know that exercise can help us keep stress at bay. Did you know that there are certain foods that also help with stress? It's true! Check out this article on it! Click HERE! You may even want to stop at the grocery store on the way home.

Going for Your Goals: Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:55:00 +0000

I would like to start the week off by answering a question someone posed to me. Why am I doing this? They said you're already on the right path, etc. If you figured out your path others will too. Yes it's true I am on my right path right now. However, if I were to stop being focused it could fall apart very easily. If I stop making new goals or revising the ones I already have it could fall apart. In other words its always a work in progress.

As far as helping others achieve their goals; well, people have helped me so I want to return that gift and help others. None of us goes it alone completely; there is always someone (sometimes someone we know, sometimes a stranger) that inspires us. I believe we are here to help each other through our life journey. For me; to not help would be a selfish act on my part.

So as we start this week let's reflect on each of our "why's". Now is a good time to figure out what we're doing this journey for. By now we've learned that if we're not doing this for ourselves it's not going to be fulfilling or may not even work out. We must stay true to our core values, beliefs and desires. By doing so we are in a better position to be there for others. Take a few minutes to write down your why's to see where you're at. If you see you need to readjust your goals take some time to read back on our previous lessons to help you determine your goals. Keep at it! We are on the right path to our paths!

Going for Your Goals: Change that Voice!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:39:00 +0000

We are really moving now! We've come so far, but still have a way to go. Let me introduce you, to those that may not know her, Chalene Johnson. Chalene is a fitness instructor (you know her from Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme, & her latest TurboFire, etc.), writer, motivational speaker and so much more!

Chalene has some great motivational speeches on video that I want to share with you. Yes, her main focus is fitness, but this will apply to all aspects of our lives. The first video "Change that Voice" talks about us changing our mindset. We have the power to change our way of thinking and acting to a healthier way any time we want. Click HERE to watch the video. Give yourself a minute or two after to think about what she says. It's important because you're important.

Going for Your Goals: Values.com | Inspirational Stories & Motivational Stories About Good Character

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Values.com Inspirational Stories & Motivational Stories About Good Character

Check out this link to some great inspirational stories from folks like you and me! Fill your mind with goodness and positiveness such as these wonderful stories and you will find your motivation, inspiration, hope and goals.

Are You Addicted to Sugar?

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:53:00 +0000

Many of us have an undeniable sweet tooth and have a really tough time staying away from sugar. If we have to have something sugary to get through our day, we may be hooked on the sugar. Sugar in small doses is fine, but the problem is sugar is in almost every processed food out there and if we don't pay attention to how much a day we're consuming it can become a problem that results in weight gain, diabetes, and many other problems. Check out this article on sugar addiction. It lists some steps for us to take to lessen our dependence on sugar. Here's the link: http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/PVN/10-tactics-for-overcoming-sugar-addiction

Going for Your Goals: Determine Your Goals

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Are you having a hard time determining your true goals? That's okay! A lot of us struggle with our goals; often we just have a general idea, but no certainty. This week we'll focus on determining our goals with the help of Brian Tracy's book: How to Get Everything You Want.

The steps we've taken up until now have helped us determine our values and who we are; it's given us a sense of clarity about ourselves which is related to what we do and accomplish in life. To ignite our desires and passion for our goals, our goals must be personal. In other words our goals shouldn't be related to what others want of us or for us, or for someone else. This doesn't mean we focus only on ourselves, we can and should help others as needed, but when it comes to our own goals they should be for ourselves.

Now we've come to that tough question we all struggle with sometimes: What do I want to do with my life? At first we think it's an easy question and can come up with easy answers, but when we start to really think about it, it becomes a much more serious question that deserves serious thought and answers.

If you could do anything at all in your life, what would you do? Would you climb the tallest mountain, tour the world, start a business, raise a family, fight unjustness, etc? If you can't see the target, we can't hit it. To determine your goals use your values, vision, and ideals. At first you may feel like you're fantasizing, but that's okay. We here to make these goal fantasies a reality.

Let's take a look at some questions that will help us target our goals:

List your three most important goals in your business and career as of right now.
List your financial goals as of right now
List your three most important goals with your family or relationships as of right now
List your three most important health and fitness goals as of right now.

Review your answers and think about the opposite of these questions; my three biggest concerns in life as of right now. Think about what bothers you, what's holding you back, the concern that's in your thoughts most. Once you've clearly identified your concerns think about the following:

What is the ideal solution to my concerns?
Is there a healthy way to eliminate my concerns immediately?
What is the best way to solve each problem?

Maybe there's a series of solutions you need to do to alleviate your concerns, or maybe you need to look at the situation in a different way to see the solution, but there is always a healthy solution. Often we know what to do, but are just afraid to step out of our comfort zone. Once you do though, you will feel a weight lift off of you and you will feel such a sense of freedom from whatever has been holding you back from achieving your goals. It's up to you my friends.

I'll leave you with this thought; if you do nothing where will you be in three months? Exactly where you are now. If you determine your goals and take steps to achieve them, where will you be in three months? Who knows! The possibilities are endless!

Going for Your Goals: Last of the Excuses Be Gone Video Series!

noreply@blogger.com (Carla) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:29:00 +0000

Wow! We've made it to the last video of Wayne Dyer's Excuses Be Gone! Pretty amazing informaton isn't it? If you haven't yet watched any of these great videos I hope you take time to do so. It's well worth it! You can check out each one here on this page or just click on one of the links to one of them and view each one in order. Here's the link to the 13th and last video! Enjoy!