Turn your DREAMS into GOALS!

Part of my 2015 Resolution is to get more focused and tuned in on my Goals.  One thing I have learned over the course of Coaching career, is that its nice and dandy to dream.. but at some point you HAVE to turn those dreams into REALITY!

Pretty crazy to think that YOU have every CAPABILITY to do that!  

I was always brought up to believe that only the rich are rich and the movie stars are movie stars.

But here's the thing... WE are ALL MOVIE STARS!  We are ALL in our own journeys creating our own MOVIES!  How amazing is that?

I signed up for Darren Daily which is a mentorship to help Conquer our Dreams.  Its a 10 STEP guide to help you achieve your goals.  Most times we focus on our failures and our fears more than our gifts and purpose in life.  Yet, when you tune in to those VERY key things, you'll notice a shift happen.  A shift in the way you think, the way you work, the way you LIVE.

So today was the Day 1 Action Plan to Conquering your Dream.  I am so excited because its easy to look past some very simple steps to working towards our goals.  And the first and foremost driver is our HUNGER!  

Interestingly enough, when it comes to Beachbody and what truly motivates us, its our WHY.  Well your HUNGER power or WHY power are the EXACT same things!  Ask yourself what drives you?  What lights that fire that burns deep down in your core?

One you are able to identify that, your "journey" becomes more clear and defined.  
Here are a few questions to help you dig deeper into your HUNGER/WHY:

1.  What do you WANT?
2.  What do you WANT to PROVE?
3.  Why do you want to reach this GOAL?
4.  What do you get out of reaching this GOAL?
5.  What actions do you need to take to GET THERE?

Make sure that you are setting goals that are S.M.A.R.T.  

Specific- know EXACTLY what it is that you want to achieve.  Layout every detail.  Most all times, we need to be able to visualize our goals down to the very detail, in order to set it in motion.

Measurable- once you know WHAT you want to achieve, make a list of the actions you need to take to get there.. basically.. a check list!

Attainable- dreaming BIG is awesome... but remember to make your goals within arms reach.. or legs reach.. something that is not so easy you can meet it tomorrow (thats not really a goal).. but also not something that is so far fetched that you may never have the resources to reach it.  

Realistic- here is the tricky one... what truly is realistic?  To each his own.  You create your reality!  However when setting goals, make sure to break them down.  Its ok to have BIG goals, but breaking them down to smaller realistic ones will help you keep your course.

Time-bound- lastly, set a date!  If you don't have an end date, you will be working towards you goals forever!  something about having a deadline just makes us work our tushies off to reach it!

I hope that these TIPS help you with turning YOUR  dreams to goals and creating the reality that you envision!

Happy Goal-Setting!

~ xoxo
Christine

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HAPPIER and HEALTHIER

Wow! Coming across this pic of me from 4 years ago when I "thought" I was in the BEST SHAPE of my life AFTER 3 kids... and seeing this pic from today.. has me SHOCKED!

NOT because of the difference in Pant Size.. 

But because... 

4 years ago... I was tired... stressed out.. accepting of the fact that there was NO WAY I could change anything else about my body.. especially AFTER having kids!
- I didn't work out because there wasn't enough time in the day
- I was TIRED of being TIRED
- My nutrition consisted of hot cheetos and beef jerky (<----YUP!)
- I couldn't make it up a flight of stairs WITHOUT losing my breathe
- I had HIPS and they DONT LIE
- I was a smoker of 15 years (only quit during my pregnancies)
- I drank about a bottle of wine a night... maybe more on weekends...
- I was short-tempered and could snap at the drop of a dime

TODAY.....
I'm HEALTHIER and HAPPIER! Thats all!

I love life! I don't strive to be perfect.. only BETTER than I was the day before!

The fact that I've LOST WEIGHT in the process is ALL a RESULT of a decision I made 21 months ago... which was just to GIVE myself an hour a day to focus on ME!

That decision has forever changed my life! My kids lives! and my Family Life!

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The POWER of Positivity!!

I remember a few years back when I was in my darkest place.  I was a single "married" woman… You know.. the type that had the title of "married", but did EVERYTHING by themselves.  I took the kids to school, got them ready, went to birthday parties, COMPLETELY by myself!  Oh yea… All while working a full time job and juggling my under-grad.  

But I'm a firm believer that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger :)

During that time in my life, I was a different person..  Not only was I struggling with balancing work and family life… I also battled constant criticism and was abused mentally and emotionally.  

Because of the belittling.. I became negative, filled with self doubt, angry, and lost all my self-esteem.  And really… All because I ALLOWED myself to!  You see, its easy for someone to put you down and slowly strip away at your being everyday.. But when you allow it and tolerate it, You're just as guilty in the process.  During that time… I was weak.  I put up a wall and found pleasure in other peoples miseries.. Mostly because It took away from mine.  

I'm not proud by any means of the person that I was at that time.. In fact, I was very lonely.  And although I had my amazing kids and family… I separated myself from everyone.  I distanced myself from my family and friends.  I found excuses to stay at home.. just so I wouldn't have to be the "single married" person.  

When you consume your mind with something, that's EXACTLY what you become!  I was buried in so much negativity that I told myself all the things I could NOT do… and so.. I DIDN'T!

But after reflecting on my life.. And realizing that I wasn't happy with the person I had become… I decided to make changes!

I remember when I first watched The Secret by Rhonda Burne.  It was as if each person in that Documentary were speaking directly to ME.  Granted, I was skeptical at first of the possibility that ANYTHING is possible.  I mean… I had dealt with so much up until then.  I was in the midst of all the WHY ME's and self doubt.  How is that possible to just BELIEVE in something… and it MANIFESTS?!  If your not familiar with the Laws of Attraction.. It basically translates to YOU ATTRACT THINGS INTO YOUR LIFE BASED ON YOUR THOUGHTS! OR.. LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE!  

It was definitely a hard pill to swallow thinking back to everything that I had been through.  But, it was TRUE!  I had allowed myself to be mis-treated.  I had allowed myself to be talked down to and belittled.  

I had to start making changes!  First within myself!  Before I could fix any of my surrounding situations, I needed to reflect on my behaviors and choices that I had made so that I could correct them.  

Here are a few key findings that helped me to invite POSITIVITY in my life.  

1. Being at PEACE with the past!  First and foremost, ACCEPT the past!  This is the most difficult one because without inner peace, we tend to fall into the "WHY ME" phase.  And if you spend time thinking about WHY things happened, you will never begin to heal.  Now, definitely don't forget what has happened in your past, but learn to accept it.  Only then, will you be able to learn how NOT to make the same mistakes.  

2. Find GRATITUDE in ALL of your surroundings!  Once you have learned to move on from your past, take a look at your surroundings!  Everything from the clothes on your back to where you live to the job you have and the people that surround you.  Though some of these may not be your ideal circumstances, this will be a very humbling experience for you.  Because the clothes you have, may not be designer.. but they cover you and keep you warm.  And while the job you have may not be your DREAM job, it provides for your basic needs.  You get the point… 

3. Give THANKS for EVERYTHING!  This was one that I can honestly say I took for granted.  Once I opened my eyes everything I had been exposed to.. I was able to truly be thankful for it!  And give THANKS for every small detail.  I would wake up and write what I was thankful for and before I would go to sleep, I would give thanks for everything throughout my day.

4. Replace WORRY & SELF DOUBT with Positive Affirmations!  Its normal to worry and have doubts.. but the problem lies when you dwell on those thoughts.  As soon as I would have a negative thought, I immediately would replace this with a positive thought.  This is the hardest one to focus on, but re-directing myself back to gratitude always kept me on track.

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