Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Pay attention to what's working.

Notice what's working.
Do more of that.

If making lists and crossing things off
  helps you get more done:
Make lists.

If putting your keys in the same place every day
  keeps you from misplacing them:
Try expanding that area to include
other items you need on a daily basis.

If you you've lost some weight by exercising and eating more consciously:
  Don't reward yourself with food.

Pay attention to areas where you're succeeding
and feeling good about yourself.
Figure out which behaviors support those thoughts and activities.
Build on those successes.

Do more of what reflects the life you want to be leading.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Ask for help.

anticipate every outcome,
be perfect at everything,
understand every system,
master every skill set,
have the time, 
energy or willingness to
do it all.

Admit you could use some support.
Acknowledge someone else’s expertise.
Let someone else take some responsibility.
Give others a chance to share their talents.


Asking for assistance from others,
and offering assistance when you can,
creates stronger relationships and better outcomes.

(Oh, and don’t forget to say Thank You for the help you receive)


Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Shop home first

Shop home first.

Check the pantry.
Look in the fridge.
Glance through the closet.
See what's in the garage.
Dig around under the sink.
Search through the office supplies.
Go through your 'hiding' places.

Of course if you've taken the time to sort, 
prioritize and organize these areas
it will be even easier to see what you already have 'in stock'.

Knowing what you have eliminates
buying duplicates, triplicates, 
or even having to run to the store.

Have a shopping list on your phone.
Use the list to note when you run out of something.
Shop from the list.
Only buy what you really need.

Shopping home first will 
reduce how much you spend,
and how much you waste.