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Trying Our Best

February 19, 2022 by Michaeline

“Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.” `H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

As I wrap my arms around my word for the year, I am feeling challenged. I am so used to being task oriented that I have even created a to do list for those things I want to incorporate into just being such as meditation, journaling, yoga, and contemplation.

The quote reminds me that my best approach is to take it day by day and do my best for that day and then let it go.

As I said in my last post, life is a journey and not a sprint. So, let’s take it a step at a time and strive to do our best each day.

Filed Under: Healthy Resolutions Tagged With: being, expectations, step at a time, The Word

Go Slow to Go Fast

February 12, 2022 by Michaeline

Those words “go slow to go fast” came to me as I was reflecting on January and my word “be.” Just as with anything, I am not suddenly going to be excellent at being. It will take work to get there and time.

A colleague of mine would say “we may have to go slow to go fast” all the time when we were working on projects together reminding us that there is not always a straight line to follow, that barriers arise, and that determination and teamwork will get us to the finish line.

I am also reminded that life is a journey not a race or a sprint. It is about our accomplishments along the way. And that we should never stop once we reach a goal because that is when we back slide.

So, I am readjusting my expectations that this “being” is a process that won’t happen tomorrow and that I will need to “work” on it.

Overall, January and being went fine. Slower progress than expected. Yet as I look back, I am not sure what I really expected. I created to dos related to my health and organization which are two of my mission statements.  I will continue to work on blending/balancing doing and being. I am excited to see where February continues to lead me.

Filed Under: Healthy Habits Tagged With: being, expectations, The Word

Letting Go of Your Expectations

May 30, 2009 by Michaeline

Are you constantly setting goals and action plans for yourself…for the life you think you want?

Don’t get me wrong. I am a big proponent of visioning, goal setting and action planning. In fact, my life coaching practice relies on those techniques. Setting goals gives you focus and ensures that you are using your time and energy efficiently. It provides you with a sense of purpose…a direction. Yet life happens. We have unexpected things occur such as a car accident, a loss of a job, or the flu. These things outside of your control require you to adjust to a new set of circumstances. Even positives such as a new baby or winning the lottery require you to be flexible and to reconsider your plans. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Positive Thinking Tagged With: expectations, goal setting, Positive Thinking, possibilities, sense of purpose, unexpected turns

Setting the Stage – Holiday Expectations

October 21, 2008 by Michaeline

The last few posts discussed what you could do to stress less for the holidays before they even start. The tips were meant to help you feel in control of holiday tasks, plans and activities. Yet there is one more thing that you can do to stress less this holiday season…manage your expectations.

We often rush into the holidays at a frenzied pace and already two steps behind. We don’t even stop for a moment to examine our wishes for the season. Do you want several small intimate gatherings of family or friends? Is it important that everyone that is in your life gets a holiday card or the perfect gift? Do you want to create new traditions in your first home this year? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Positive Thinking, Stress Management, Taking Action Tagged With: expectations, holiday of your dreams, holiday season, life coaching, living your dreams, visualization

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