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How To Get What You Really Want
As a small business owner, entrepreneur or independentprofessional, it's important to make plans. It's also important to have the time to let things happen. Only youcan decide what is to happen in your life. Here is a methodthat may work for you. You have nothing to lose. Start with that yellow pad; you can transfer to computerlater on. Tear out eight pieces of paper and label eachas follows: Finance, Health, Professional, Community Service, Personal/Fun, Spiritual, Relationships (All) andEducation. If you have other titles that you prefer, use them. Give this suggestion a chance; it's just that, asuggestion; a manageable breakdown of all life's topics. First, ask yourself a few questions: * How will I do things differently than I've done them before? * What am I holding onto that I no longer need or want? * What are my personal values? * Are my business values the same? Part of your plan, before setting your new outcomes, is to eliminate any toxic or draining person, activity, commitment or prior goal that is no longer working. Youare not required to do anything that doesn't serve you.This will only create resentment and affect your future. Prospective clients can always tell an unhappy, unfulfilledand dissatisfied person. You will not attract what you desire. For about a month, try asking yourself, "Is this whatI really want to do?", " I this what I most desire?" As the responses come, you will see what and who has beendepleting your energy. Take care of yourself first. Be totally responsible for what happens in your life. These topics can include business and personal outcomes. Let's first choose the topic "Finance". Determine whatyou really desire. You may desire or want to be: 1. debt-free You get the picture. This is a project that requires a little time. The energy is yours to direct where you want. Another guide to desires and outcomes; keep them SMART.Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and True. If youwant a car, make sure to say "Platinum, 2005, 850i BMWcar," not, "I want a BMW." You may wind up with a motorcycle! Measurable; how will you know it when you getit? Attainable; is it at all possible? Outcomes or resultsshould be at the outer edge, not out of reach. Realistic and true for you, not anyone else. This is your life. A reminder: don't include other individuals in your desireor outcome; they have to make their own. Even when thedesire pertains to your business, it's still yours to own. Be consistent with your values. Write your desires in present time-"I am in the process of being wealthy," not, "I will be rich next year." Feel it and act it. Write downevery task and idea that will help achieve these results.After you have created all your desires, take several 3 x 5cards and write them down. Carry these cards with youand keep copies in your car, at the office, in your home. Now it is time to give up control, go with the flow andenjoy your rewards! You deserve them. ~~~~~~~~ Joanne Victoria works with small business owners who want to achieve more focus, balance, joy and abundance and still be true to who they really are. Sign up now for her FREE monthly e-zine Create the Business of your Dreamsat: mailto:CreateYourBusiness-subscribe@topica.com Joanne Victoria Tel: 415-491-1344 mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.comAuthor of : Lighting Your Path! How To Create the Life You Want - Order Here!http://www.joannevictoria.com and her upcoming new book:How to Create the Business of Your Dreamsfor advance orders,e-mail: mailto:Advance@joannevictoria.com Joanne Victoria - Vision Coach, Speaker, WriterTel:415-491-1344 mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.com http://www.JoanneVictoria.com/programs.htm~.~.~.~.~. Contact E-mail Address: mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.com Category: Business Development Copyright Date: 2003 All Rights Reserved ~~~~~~~~ Publishing Guidelines: Thank you for publishing this article in its entirety including the resource box. Whenpossible, please notify me of publication by sending eithera website link or a copy of your ezine upon publication to: mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.com . ~~~~~~ Joanne Victoria, CEO of New Directions in Sausalito, CA works with and speaks to groups of small business owners and independent professionals who want more focus, more balance, more joy and more abundance and still remain true to who they really are. Check out her website: http://www.JoanneVictoria.com for program information and articles.
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