Monday, July 7, 2014
Jump to It
Jump, jump, jump to it! Start your day on a positive note. There are two things you can do very quickly and then check them off your list of accomplishments for today. (1) Tell the Lord, 'good morning' and thank Him for LIFE on this day and (2) Find a mirror, look in it and smile. You are happy today because of the first thing you just did. This thing is not complicated. Make a CHOICE to appreciate and enjoy today.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Free to Lead
What do you automatically think of when you think about July 4th? Fireworks...the sweet, yet smokey smell of a barbecue...fireworks...water parks and sun...fireworks! (Someone likes fireworks!!!)
Most people probably think about all it took for this country to be free. So many lives were sacrificed just so we can enjoy the freedoms that we occasionally take for granted.
I challenge you to set aside some time today to think about one way you can change your life. It doesn't have to be visible, tangible or explosive; it just has to be 'change.' To change means to make or become different. Make a new choice today about taking care of yourself. Make a different decision about how you will respond to a negative situation. Make up in your mind that July 4, 2014 is a day you will become something different than you were yesterday. Become a better you. Choose to be stretch yourself to plan to take the pottery class you've been longing to take. Choose to write down one hairy, audacious goal to accomplish before December 31, 2014. As you write it down, speak it and declare it. Don't whisper it....say it loud!
This will be a day that you remember for the rest of your life. This is your day to do something different. Think it. Write it. Say it. Do it. Become it! Tell the person in the mirror that you're pulling him/her out of the pit today. And when you pull them out, cover it and don't look back.
Declare your independence today! You're free!
Most people probably think about all it took for this country to be free. So many lives were sacrificed just so we can enjoy the freedoms that we occasionally take for granted.
I challenge you to set aside some time today to think about one way you can change your life. It doesn't have to be visible, tangible or explosive; it just has to be 'change.' To change means to make or become different. Make a new choice today about taking care of yourself. Make a different decision about how you will respond to a negative situation. Make up in your mind that July 4, 2014 is a day you will become something different than you were yesterday. Become a better you. Choose to be stretch yourself to plan to take the pottery class you've been longing to take. Choose to write down one hairy, audacious goal to accomplish before December 31, 2014. As you write it down, speak it and declare it. Don't whisper it....say it loud!
This will be a day that you remember for the rest of your life. This is your day to do something different. Think it. Write it. Say it. Do it. Become it! Tell the person in the mirror that you're pulling him/her out of the pit today. And when you pull them out, cover it and don't look back.
Declare your independence today! You're free!
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| Paula M. Farmer Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Trainer www.pmfaithconsulting.com pfarmer@pmfaithconsulting.com |
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Pass Me the Measuring Cup
If you haven't taken the time to at least think about what you should be measuring, you can not fully understand the extent of your success or failure.
Baking cookies, a cake, or a loaf of bread require specific ingredients. It's all laid out in the recipe.
As a leader, you own the recipe to your life.....to your business, ministry, marriage, college career, parenthood, etc. You own it. It belongs to you. Even if you have to change the recipe up every now and then, it's okay. Try new things and experiment until you get your desired result. But above all things, make sure you measure.
How do you measure? Begin by documenting the steps you take and consider the following:
Did this process work? If so, what worked well about how I did this? What could have been better? Where do I see opportunity for improvement?
Don't overthink it. Allow yourself to be creative. Allow yourself to make mistakes.
You are not allowed to quit.
Baking cookies, a cake, or a loaf of bread require specific ingredients. It's all laid out in the recipe.
As a leader, you own the recipe to your life.....to your business, ministry, marriage, college career, parenthood, etc. You own it. It belongs to you. Even if you have to change the recipe up every now and then, it's okay. Try new things and experiment until you get your desired result. But above all things, make sure you measure.
How do you measure? Begin by documenting the steps you take and consider the following:
Did this process work? If so, what worked well about how I did this? What could have been better? Where do I see opportunity for improvement?
Don't overthink it. Allow yourself to be creative. Allow yourself to make mistakes.
You are not allowed to quit.
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| Paula M. Farmer Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Trainer www.pmfaithconsulting.com pfarmer@pmfaithconsulting.com |
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Keep Looking Up
Keep looking up.....you must stay focused! Your climb to the top requires you to keep looking up. Even if your foot slips, He won't let you fall and neither will the host of angels behind you. Take one step at a time.
Sometimes we spend too much time focusing on what will happen if you fail instead of planning for success. Expect the outcome to be positive by planning for it. God will always do his part, but can the same be said for us? It's time to lay down all excuses.
Do what you love and you'll love what you do.
~Paula M. Farmer, published author, life coach, trainer, consultant
Thursday, February 7, 2013
WHY AREN’T YOU STUCK?
When we think about being stuck, we don’t see it as something we want to do. On the contrary, being stuck is what you want.
But I’d like to offer a different take on being stuck. Being stuck is a good thing, if you are Stuck...on Purpose.
So many people are trying to find their way to the place where they will grow...to the place where they will flourish...and to the place where they will feel comfortable. It’s like the feeling you get when you slide your feet into the best fitting shoes ever!
Excuse me, I don’t mean to suggest that operating in your purpose always feels good or that by any stretch of the imagination it is easy. But what I will tell you is that there is nothing else like it in all the earth. You’ll experience liberation like never before. The ‘place’ is almost indescribable.
When I think about someone who was Stuck...on Purpose, I think about George Washington Vanderbilt. I had the privilege of visiting the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina in 2012 and it was absolutely beautiful. Prior to the visit, I researched the history of the Biltmore and it made my heart smile to know that George brought his vision to fruition. Of course it took a lot of money, planning, and the involvement of others, but he was purposed to build this estate. And the fact that it came to pass tells me that he was stuck on making it happen.
I encourage you to continue seeking your purpose. Don’t give up on your dreams. Don’t negate the burning in your soul that is beckoning you to do the thing that you love the most. And if anyone tries to pull you away from your purpose, don’t let them. Let them know you like being Stuck...on Purpose!
But I’d like to offer a different take on being stuck. Being stuck is a good thing, if you are Stuck...on Purpose.
So many people are trying to find their way to the place where they will grow...to the place where they will flourish...and to the place where they will feel comfortable. It’s like the feeling you get when you slide your feet into the best fitting shoes ever!
Excuse me, I don’t mean to suggest that operating in your purpose always feels good or that by any stretch of the imagination it is easy. But what I will tell you is that there is nothing else like it in all the earth. You’ll experience liberation like never before. The ‘place’ is almost indescribable.
When I think about someone who was Stuck...on Purpose, I think about George Washington Vanderbilt. I had the privilege of visiting the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina in 2012 and it was absolutely beautiful. Prior to the visit, I researched the history of the Biltmore and it made my heart smile to know that George brought his vision to fruition. Of course it took a lot of money, planning, and the involvement of others, but he was purposed to build this estate. And the fact that it came to pass tells me that he was stuck on making it happen.
I encourage you to continue seeking your purpose. Don’t give up on your dreams. Don’t negate the burning in your soul that is beckoning you to do the thing that you love the most. And if anyone tries to pull you away from your purpose, don’t let them. Let them know you like being Stuck...on Purpose!
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