The slacker's back!

Wow! Where do I start! Things are really happening, and I could not be more excited!

The last month has been extremely busy, hence the lack of posts, but I am about to start making up for lost time! I have just signed up to receive life-coaching from a Jack Canfield certified coach. Jack is the creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series of books. He also appeared in the "Secret" movie and he has an amazing book and audio set called "The Success Principles: How to get from Where You Are to Where You Want To Be". It's simply incredible. I have listened to the audio set twice! I believe so strongly in his philosophy! I signed up for his news letters and I read his e-mails often. I have subscriptions to many such messages, but I have found Jack Canfield's to be the most powerful for me. Much of what he talks about is taking 100 percent responsibility for your own life and success and happiness. It's certainly easier said than done. We are all so used to looking for something or someone to blame when our lives aren't what they should be. What I am learning is that the only person truly responsible for that is ME!

I am so excited about starting this program. For the first 12 weeks I will speak on the phone with a personal coach once a week and complete assignments. I CANNOT wait to look at myself in the mirror after those 12 weeks. I don't think I am going to recognize myself! It's a year-long program...Imagine what I can accomplish in a whole year!

None of this is to say that I am not terrified! I am...poopin' my drawers, to keep it family friendly... there are so many challenges ahead. A lot of working outside my comfort zone. Doing things and thinking in ways I have never done before. It doesn't sound so hard, but I don't think it's all going to be easy. The biggest challenge for me, and therefore the thing I stand to learn the best will be commitment. We've had the discussion on STICKTOOITIVENESS...I'm not very good at it. I'm much better at jumping in, panicking, and bailing out. But that is the very trait that this program is going to change in me. I am committed to working on this program EVERY DAY for the next 12 months. YIKES! But when I am done, I will be unstoppable! 10 feet tall and bulletproof to say the very least!

I feel like this has come along because of all of the things that have happened and that I have written about in this blog. I won't preach the law of attraction or the power of positive thinking, but I do believe I have brought myself to this "place" because of the changes in my thinking and the paths I have created in my own life by what I keep my mind focused on. One thing leads to another...hmm...you don't say???

I have always believed in my own potential, but I have never had the ambition, knowledge or faith in myself to find it. Sometimes I wonder if I have it now. But one of the most important things about this program is they will not let me fail. I have constant access to coaches and trainers and all the motivation I will need. All I have to do is step up to the plate and use the resources at my fingertips to create the truly great life I believe we are all entitled to and capable of.

Stay tuned! The journey continues!