Years ago, I was fat, unfocused and unfulfilled. In a desperate moment (translate: no chocolate in the house), I wrote on a piece of paper, “What do I want?” Within a few minutes I’d written things like, “Lose weight and feel happy,” “Enjoy being with my children again,” and “Learn and speak about life principles that work.”
On the back of the paper, I wrote, “What’s stopping me?” Again, I listed several things in succession: too involved with my husband’s business, not enough sleep, and too afraid to achieve my dreams.
That one moment became a powerful catalyst for what I called the “Year of the Change.” I wrote a vision of my ideal life and chose a few achievable goals; namely, lose weight to stop looking like a bloated walrus. Using simple time-tested principles and a home gym, I lost 25 pounds and gained great energy.
Whichever you choose, know that one single choice followed by one focused action sets in motion a domino effect of fabulous, real change.
That change spilled over into other areas of my life. Having been a partner with my husband in our hardwood floor business, I stopped helping (nagging?) and let him do the honors. After researching solid life principles, I organized our home and better managed my time. I rediscovered my love for my children, joy in daily life, and eventually wrote a book called “Create a Powerful Life Plan” using my experience to help others successfully create their own life change.
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