What's your filing DNA?

I can bet that we have all researched tons of ideas and listened to people on how to have a successful filing system.  I'd like to invite you to throw away the idea that one day someone else's filing system will work for your business.  

People are creatures of habit.  We like things done a certain way.  We crave structure and organization...but of course we crave our own particular flavor of all of that.  We want to be part of a routine, however, we like the idea of creating that routine.  (Especially if you are a business owner)

The best way to keep yourself organized is to develop your own system.  One person's step by step system will not necessarily work for you.  Instead of wasting another year attempting to implement someone else's organizational structure into your life, why not spend a week pulling the best ideas from many to create your own?  A week of deciding what will work for you will save you months or even years of insanity.  I'm not suggesting that other people's filing systems are bad.  I'm simply suggesting that for you - creature of habit -  setting yourself up for the best possible result means choosing a system that you can actually file and thrive with. 

Remember, leading the pack usually means creating your own way.  It starts from how you will approach your life/business to how you implement it. Once you have your direction, then you're already one step ahead and on your way to the top!

Cheers!

How do you like your coffee?

How do you like your coffee?  It's a question we all know the answer to.  Whether you're like I am and like "Soy vanilla latte, extra hot with no foam" or your answer is "I don't drink coffee", the answer is usually a solid one. 

Today and this week, I will allow myself to understand the things that I really love and identify the things that I could use less of.  The answers to more difficult questions such as these may not come so quickly, however, in order to keep growing and being happy, I feel that these answers should be solid.  By solid, I mean that they should be clearly understood and acknowledged.  They may change from year to year, but I will strive to be aware of them. 

What are some of the things that you love to do, be a part of or be around?  What are some of those exact things that you could shave off so that you are not allowing yourself to be pulled in a direction that is unproductive or creates feelings of unhappiness?  How do you like your coffee?

Destined for greatness

For those of you who know me, it's been a tough few weeks for several reasons which are not worthy of rehashing.  I will say that regardless of every speed bump along the way, I am still moving full speed ahead with blinders on.

I wrote an email to the CEO of a billion dollar company that I am blessed to own a small part of. (Market America)  This guy, from day one, has inspired me to be the very best I can be. Through his example, training and opportunities given, I am able to offer my family possibilities that many people would not have thought were possible.  What is even more mind boggling, is that I don't have to be selfish about it - I can offer the same opportunities to other people who are willing to go to work for their in future and for their own dreams.  Well, JR wrote back to me within a few hours and left me with such great hope that I thought I would share with you one of the most powerful statements I have heard in a long time. 

The question I had for JR was "Have you ever doubted yourself?  How do you get through the really tough times when you're not sure if you're going about things the right way?" 

Embedded in response were some statements that reaffirmed some things I already knew but needed to be told by someone else. :) "Never never never give up" being one of those affirmations.  But at the very end he said:
 
"You must logically understand how you will reach a goal in order to believe it and become it." 

There it is.  The words of a dreamer.  Dreamers are the most logical thinkers of all.  We don't do what we are told.  We don't follow the rules.  We invent them. Through careful calculation, our dreams become true because we understand no other outcome.

Feeling blessed to have such an amazing life, surrounded by the best people on earth and able to make choices that I otherwise wouldn't be able to make.

Love and Peace, SR

Hot cocoa on rainy Sundays

Every day has it's moments when something or someone brings you wicked down.  It's so easy to focus on it and be angry.  Next thing you know, your day is shot and your going to bed angry only to be backed up tomorrow. 

When shit hits the fan or things aren't going perfectly, you have to remember the close your eyes and "Feel" something better.  Don't just speak something that you love or are grateful for.  Feel it, so that your body can remember that positive energy and envoke it again.  For me it's hot cocoa on rainy Sundays.  What is it for you?

Visualization is the most powerful tool that I have.  It can bring me up in seconds.  It brings the things in my life that I want right to me.  Try it!

When you are spending time with people you love for various reasons, it can be such a great contribution to your mood, productivity and happiness.   The same can be said for spending time with folks that drain you, constantly complain or have lots of negativity in their lives.  What you talk about directly impacts the way you feel, so talk about things that bring you up instead of down.  Hang out with people that do the same and you will find your heart feeling lighter and your spirits lifted.

Everybody has bad days or times when they need a friend to talk to.  As long as you don't turn every conversation into "how terrible things are" or frivolous gossip,  then I'd say you're in a good place. 

You are who you hang out with.

SR

Mayer Hawthorne: Love is alright.

Gosh. After a really tough month that felt dry from creativity in everything: writing, music and choreography,  last night's concert was absolute magic.  I know as a trained musician and dancer, I should have more specific things to say about why I love this guy and his incredible band so much, however, the number one reason is so simple.  There is true heart in his music and it's an open book for us all to read.  Get the album.  Your days will improve. <3


What a night.  Great friends. Great Music.  Renewed Light.  Thank you MH.

Love & Peace,
SR

Dreaming at Camp Richotte

So last night a few of us got together to hang out ,child-less, with good food, drink and company.  Friends and getting together is always fun but this morning I am feeling especially grateful for the people that were put in our path.

Starting with the gals and guys from last night: at one point of the night, someone said "When will you know you've made it?  What will be the defining moment that you know all of your work has paid off?"  And then one by one, everybody answered, and everybody listened.  It was so refreshing to be with friends who were talking about the future - talking about where they were going and how they were going to get there - believing in each other and in the promise of the future. 

In all, I'd say that I'm feeling good about the people in my life.  As I take a mental roll, each one of them are pretty special in their own way.  It's nice to be surrounded by like-minded, creative, dreamer, loving people and I think I'll thank the universe for them today.  <3

Love and Peace,
SR