I thought I would recap each of the 31 days so this will be a bit of a long post, and I’ll also let you know how I’m doing now toward these goals and what the outcome was.  So, here we go…

31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 1 – The Master To Do List

Throughout this challenge I have been in awe at how many times along the way my priorities and activities have been confirmed.  While I have gotten many new goals accomplished in the past 31 days, both . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 31 – Come Home]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/05/31-goals-in-31-days-day-31-come-home/feed/ 1 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/04/31-goals-in-31-days-day-30-onward-and-upward/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/04/31-goals-in-31-days-day-30-onward-and-upward/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:04:39 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=381 As I was power washing again today for many hours, I was again reflecting on life, business, family and many other things.  And the thing that I kept coming back to today is perseverance.

Life in general can be hard, but when we are in a time of testing or hardships, when the prospect you thought for sure would sign up for your team falls through, when you sit down to make phone calls and get interrupted by “Moooommmmmyyy!”, when something doesn’t go the way you want it to go, when your host calls to cancel her show . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 30 – Onward and Upward]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/04/31-goals-in-31-days-day-30-onward-and-upward/feed/ 1 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/03/31-goals-in-31-days-day-29-love-and-forgiveness/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/03/31-goals-in-31-days-day-29-love-and-forgiveness/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:12:13 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=378 Since today is a weekend again, I started out by thinking which weekend project I could complete. From last time, I did finish the downstairs ceiling (as well as cleaning the entire basement), and I am nearly finished with painting the sliding door (just need to scrape paint off the window and put back together). But, I couldn’t help but start another weekend project, simply because we had 80 degree weather, which, by the way, was a record-breaking temperature today! So, I went outside.

My project for today was to power wash the entire deck and walkway. My . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 29 – Love and Forgiveness]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/03/31-goals-in-31-days-day-29-love-and-forgiveness/feed/ 1 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/02/31-goals-in-31-days-day-28-write-an-article/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/02/31-goals-in-31-days-day-28-write-an-article/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:35:35 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=375 I am so excited to be speaking on an upcoming Networking University Webinar on May 5th and so today’s goal was to write an article on the topic for my webinar, which is “Organize for Success: Increase Productivity and Profit by Managing Your Time and Space”.

I also put together the powerpoint presentation for the webinar, so I’m all set.

The great news is that YOU can attend my webinar for FREE!  So, go on over to Networking University and register today (NOTE: the webinar is over, but you can access the recording as well as the article . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 28 – Write an Article]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/02/31-goals-in-31-days-day-28-write-an-article/feed/ 0 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/01/31-goals-in-31-days-day-27-streamline-and-simplify/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/01/31-goals-in-31-days-day-27-streamline-and-simplify/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:31:57 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=372 In just about everything I do, I am for simplifying.  I love decluttering, and reducing stress and chaos.  I also aim for the same simplification in my business, and I am always looking for ways to streamline.  This allows me to get more done in less time.

As you may know, the internet is full of wonderful information, and it can also be overwhelming, especially for people (like me) who use the internet to market their company, or generate leads for their network marketing business or direct sales business.

Let me ask you,

Trying to run a home . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 27 – Streamline and Simplify]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/04/01/31-goals-in-31-days-day-27-streamline-and-simplify/feed/ 0 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/31/31-goals-in-31-days-day-26-the-legacy-drawer/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/31/31-goals-in-31-days-day-26-the-legacy-drawer/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:08:15 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=369 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 . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 26 – The Legacy Drawer]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/31/31-goals-in-31-days-day-26-the-legacy-drawer/feed/ 2 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/30/31-goals-in-31-days-day-25-stop-working/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/30/31-goals-in-31-days-day-25-stop-working/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:06:19 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=367 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, . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 25 – Stop Working!]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/30/31-goals-in-31-days-day-25-stop-working/feed/ 0 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/29/31-goals-in-31-days-day-24-be-optimistic/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/29/31-goals-in-31-days-day-24-be-optimistic/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:42:23 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=354 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 . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 24 – Be Optimistic!]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/29/31-goals-in-31-days-day-24-be-optimistic/feed/ 0 http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/28/31-goals-in-31-days-day-23-apology-needed/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/28/31-goals-in-31-days-day-23-apology-needed/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:06:35 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=352 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, . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 23 – Apology Needed]]> http://www.whoislaura.com/2010/03/28/31-goals-in-31-days-day-23-apology-needed/feed/ 0