Do You Know Your Main Thing?

 

 

It’s your core gift to the world.  It inspires you, scares you and delights you.

Your main thing is what you stand up for even when pinned against the wall.

You dream about your main thing.  It gives you energy and joy.

Your main thing is what you get known for in your business.

Your main thing can be a combination of several beliefs that you hold (for me, it’s helping values-based businesses (values are a main thing for me) grow into remarkable companies (impact is my other main thing).

If you are unclear about your main thing, business-growth AND peace-of-mind becomes difficult and your confidence suffers.

Once you know your main thing, you become unstoppable.  Your success is defined by happiness, confidence, financial benefits and the impact you always wanted to have on the world.

How can you discover your main thing with all that is out there to distract you?
1.   Make time for yourself!  Drop your to-do list and make the discovery of your main thing the most important “thing” to do.
2.   Remove all logic from your mind, meaning ignore for a while all the voices telling you how your main thing is impractical, impossible and unattainable.
3.   Write, write and write.  Don’t censor. Let your pen flow.
4.   Continually ask yourself the question: “What would I do if I was not afraid, not tied down, not limited? What would I do, say or even think if I was brave?
5.   Then let your main thing “float” over you, get a hold of you, capture you.  Let it give you energy and courage.

Know that the world needs you to express your main thing. We need you to be courageous, we need your strong message, we need you to be YOU!

We want to know what makes you different.
We’ll pay you well for your distinctiveness, your uniqueness. Let me know your main thing. Get a discussion started on the blog.  Spread your wings; let us hear your voice.

As I am delighted with my main thing of becoming the go-to-person for conscious entrepreneurs who want help launching their amazing life-affirming products into the world, it makes my heart sing that I can be part of that process and with it make the world a better, fairer place.

Let us know yours.
What’s your main thing? If you know it will you honor us by sharing it?

Give Yourself A Shot Of Energy

Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed? Is your body dragging? Do you have to drink a Coke or Red Bull in the afternoon to get through the day?

What would it be like if you had energy to burn? Think of the sun and the powerful energy it emits everyday. Can you feel the warmth on your skin and wonderful feeling that sunshine brings?

Energy in all forms is one of our most precious resources. It is important to become aware and notice the times during the day when you feel energized and ready to work because that is your most productive time of the day. Conversely, you must also have an idea of when you drag and feel depleted. Energy suckers (humans or tasks) keep you from performing at your best.

3 Tips To Feel More Energized:

1. Make a list of 10 energy boosters and 10 energy drainers. I have listed 2 examples to get you started. Pay attention to every activity in your day and check in with yourself on your energy thermostat.

Boosters: Playing with my kids & hiking with my dogs

Drainers: Finding a math error in my checkbook & planning meals for the week

Delegate as many of the energy drainers as you can or keep away from them all together. Energy sucking, negative people are especially toxic.

2. Focus on what you are eating and pay attention to when your body signals that it is hungry. Starchy and sugary foods cause your blood sugar to crash a short time after eating which leaves you feeling depleted. Protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains are good choices for giving your body the fuel that it needs to feel energized.

3. Boost your energy by doing two things for yourself each day such as your favorite exercise (mine is trail hiking and tennis), yoga or meditation. Giving back to yourself is one of the key ingredients to feeling powerful and filled with energy.

What will you do with your excess energy?

May you feel energized and powerful,

Lydia

Authentic Connection With Feminine Leaders

This blog is a combination of marketing tool reviews and entrepreneurial lifecoaching. It is our desire to guide you through the sea of marketing overwhelm – not just saving you money, time and effort – but also keeping you sane and mindful so that you can grow your business with integrity, reliance and joy, freeing you from feeling stuck, under-inspired or overwhelmed.

I recently attended the Amazing Woman’s Day 2008 and the power of women supporting one another is awesome!  The collaboration and brainstorming that happened was so powerful as was the personal insight about each woman’s unique gifts.

During the short time together, an unprecedented connection happened with other women because we were encouraged to define and declare an intent (personal or business) with 3 goals and share it with the other women in an atmosphere of support without judgment. The foundation and assumption for the day was that each woman was an individualized magnificent expression of this universe.

Take the time to connect with other women for inspiration, brainstorming, learning and fun! It forces you to stretch your vision and helps you to open up to new possibility. Women enjoy helping one another, building new relationships and giving back through mentoring.

Seminars like this are an effortless way for you to:

1. Share your business with others and attract new clients.

2. Find women you would like to interview for your website or newsletter.

3. Review new products or books.

4. Create unique product ideas for your business.

5. Discover a hidden talent that needs to be expressed and shared with your clients.

Dr. Maria Nemeth talked about the principle of success as doing what you said you would do with clarity, focus, ease and grace.  Her book Mastering Life’s Energies speaks to each of them and the power they give to business.

What intention are you willing to put forth to grow your business or attract new clients? What are 3 specific goals to be met? Who will you share this with to be inspired and get support?

I wish you daily inspiration and focus on being willing to explore new possibilities in business and in life.

To all that will be I say YES!

Lydia

Practice Being Mindful: The Benefits Are Priceless

Do you feel guilty setting aside time for yourself in the day? Are you constantly meeting the needs of others and forgetting to fill yourself up? If you answered yes to either question, you may be missing a lot of your own life by doing too much and not appreciating the present moment.

As life becomes more saturated with media and information, the choice about where to focus your attention is even more valuable. Giving back to yourself so that you feel energized and focused  makes you more productive in your work, benefits your body and creates lasting relationships both professionally and personally.

Here are 5 ways to give yourself a little vacation:

1. Breathe: When you relax and become mindful, self-appreciation is boosted. Yoga and meditation are 2 great ways to practice breathing while being present.

2. Be Present: Focus on the present moment when your mind starts to race ahead. It will allow you to make crystal clear decisions without distraction. Exercising immediately clears your head because you focus on whatever sport or activity you are engaged in.

3. Be Gentle: Stop criticizing yourself and being harsh! It is energy-draining and a waste of time (your most valuable resource). By relaxing and being mindful, you will have a greater appreciation for your contributions to the world. Get together with a good friend who reminds you of why he or she chose you for their friend.

4. Be Kind: Accepting others just where they are without judgment or criticism takes practice and mindful presence. Our thoughts and actions toward others have a direct link to what is happening in our lives.  If you are jealous and greedy, you will not be in a position to attract abundance. Spiritual practice (in whatever from you choose) is a wonderful way of increasing tolerance and acceptance.

5. Let Go: Going over and over something or ruminating about the past keeps you from focusing on the future. It may also directly impact your body by having a higher level of stress. Once you have talked or written about what is bothering you, release it. Put your energy into what you would like to manifest in your life.

Here are a few quotes from my mentor Dr. Maya Angelou that help me to feel inspired and to practice mindfulness every day.

“I believe that it’s wise for all of us to keep in mind that we’re in process, and to keep on our traveling shoes. Nobody’s here to stay. We’re in process.”

“I believe that the force that created life is betting that human beings will do something quite wonderful–like live up to their potential.”

“If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.”

I wish you unlimited joy as you practice being mindful,

Lydia