By Laura Aridgides, on March 31st, 2010%
This morning I was wondering what my goal would be today, and as I was checking my email, I came across Dave Ramsey’s latest email newsletter. I’m a BIG fan of Dave’s, having transformed my financial picture thanks to his envelope system, his book Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace University, which my husband and I watched a few years ago. So, I always pay attention when Dave tells me to do something, as he is usually right on the money…no pun intended.
This morning’s email brought back to mind a concept that he mentions in Financial Peace University, . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 26 – The Legacy Drawer
By Laura Aridgides, on March 30th, 2010%
Catchy title, huh? Makes you kind of wonder what today’s goal is about exactly. Well, it’s about boundaries. It’s about stopping work when it is time to. The best part of being my own boss is that I get to work when I want, and the worst part of being my own boss is that I get to work when I want!
Often, the line between personal and business blurs, so that you find yourself working “all the time”. Really, that’s not the case, but you may be thinking about your business while doing something with your family, or . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 25 – Stop Working!
By Laura Aridgides, on March 29th, 2010%
I would like to think that I am an optimistic person, but unfortunately, I often view the glass as half empty instead of half full.
There is research that indicates that optimistic people are happier and live longer. In the article “Optimistic People Live Longer” they suggest 10 strategies to increase optimism:
1) Practice Gratitude. A grateful mindset exerts a powerful influence on your outlook. Not only does it make you feel good in the moment, it also shifts your focus in a positive direction. Turn your attention toward your blessings and keep it there. As you focus more . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 24 – Be Optimistic!
By Laura Aridgides, on March 28th, 2010%
Today’s goal is a personal one. Many years ago, an incident happened between myself and an extended family member that caused our relationship to be torn apart. In the 10 years since, we have not spoken, and hardly had any other communication. In looking at the incident, I feel that there were things that I could have/should have done to prevent the outcome that occurred, and I feel as though I need to apologize for my actions, in hopes of restoring the relationship.
I have come to realize that nearly everyone has a similar story with a friend, family . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 23 – Apology Needed
By Laura Aridgides, on March 27th, 2010%
One of the most important things that you can do to ensure that you will have a successful business is to have consistency. Consistency in doing the basics of your business. Consistency in showing people a business presentation (for those in network marketing) every day, or doing a home show (for those in direct sales) at least once a week.
For myself, personally, since I have both a network marketing business and a direct sales business, I do both business presentations and home shows.
Each week I have a goal of doing one business presentation a day for my . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 22 – Consistency
By Laura Aridgides, on March 26th, 2010%
Ahhh…all of the hard work has finally caught up to me. After working on weekend projects, organizing, decluttering, reading books, calling prospects, working my businesses, recording videos, editing web pages, making gifts, and just accomplishing a LOT of stuff in the past 20 days, I am tired. Happy and productive, but tired (really, this is my own fault, as I have not been sticking to my bedtime).
So, today’s goal is simple. Relax and recharge. I’m going to do something relaxing every week. Whether that is taking a luxurious bubble bath while listening to Beethoven, or taking a nap, . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 21 – Relax and Recharge
By Laura Aridgides, on March 25th, 2010%
Today’s goal is all about organizing. I love to organize, declutter, simplify! So much so that I have noticed that many items on my Master To Do List are organization related.
You may remember that I pulled all of my weekend project ideas out to create a sublist within my Master To Do List, so that it would be easier to see what needs to be done more immediately. Well, now that all of the projects are off the list, I’ve noticed that probably half of what remains is organization related.
So, today’s goal is to pull those items . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 20 – Organize
By Laura Aridgides, on March 24th, 2010%
Today I am feeling a little sluggish. I know it’s really for two reasons. 1) Not enough sleep. I’ve deviated from my bedtime because I am working on finishing up a video training series, and so I’m burning the midnight oil. I’ve still been doing some wind down activities like reading before bedtime, but the entire bedtime has shifted much later. I am trying to take a 30 minute cat nap during the day, so that is helping. 2) Not enough water. That’s the focus of today’s goal.
I know water is good for you. I do. But, I . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 19 – Water, Tea, and Soda…Oh My!
By Laura Aridgides, on March 23rd, 2010%
Well, I guess I put this goal off as long as I could. Today is about adding exercise. My idea of exercise is really keeping up with the kids, cleaning, and organizing. And, while all of those things DO provide a level of exercise, I need to do something more regularly.
I’ve recently been to the orthopedic doc about my knee. I have chronic pain in my knee that comes and goes, and seems to be related to the fact that I sat in a strange way for 4 years many moons ago when I worked in customer service . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 18 – Exercise
By Laura Aridgides, on March 22nd, 2010%
If you are happy where you are in business, DO NOT watch this video! Keep doing what you are doing!
However, if you are looking at other options, why not consider Thirty-One Gifts? Check out this quick video…
To your success,
Dr. Laura
P.S. Feel free to contact me for more information at laura@31team.com or visit www.31team.com.
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