Tuesday's Treasures: deciding comes first.

Thank you Chrissi Chapman Topoleski! It really helps me be more present in each moment and shift my focus back to my intention(s) when I get distracted. Happy 2023! 

I've found setting a theme for the year more productive, more fun, and more realistic in achieving my goals Kathy Streib. I started a few years ago when I really needed to get serious about self-care and being kinder to my body. Instead of committing to losing x lbs, or saying I will go to the gym 3 times a week, I decided that the entire year was going to be about living healthier in general. That's the year I figured out I am allergic to dairy! What a difference it has made! 

Thank you Beth Atalay! It really is a great reminder, it's right on my wrist and impossible to ignore. It's my little nudge every day. Happy 2023! 

I think so, too Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD! It has definitely been working for me. Perhaps my post can inspire others to give it a try.  

There are so many options Dorie Dillard Austin TX! I glanced through Momentum Jewelry's site and will probably end up gifting a whole bunch, too! Thank you! 

I love that one, too, Kat Palmiotti. I have been pretty good on my follow-through. Once I decide to do something, I'm doing it - no excuses here! I'm giving it to my college-bound child as a reminder :)

I passed it on to one of my children Ed Silva as a reminder that we always have a choice!  

You as well Jan! 

Exactly Andrea!  We've both, most likely, been a recipient and know how that feels.  Nothing worse than being invalidated!  Have a great week

Thank you, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ! Self-improvement and limiting unsolicited advice sounds like a great theme to me!  I am so with you on that. Sometimes - or often - people just want somebody to listen and are hoping for compassion and understanding. I just read a great article about this a few days ago, why do so many people tend to respond with their own experiences instead of just words of compassion? It may be because the assumption is that being able to relate can be comforting or helpful. But no two experiences are ever alike, and they can actually invalidate the other person's feelings. That's anything but helpful. I've been guilty of it, too. Reading this article (I wish I could remember where it was!) really got me thinking. 

I love my dreams Joan Cox, but I realized that if I don't put a plan in place and take concrete actions they will remain dreams. The first step is deciding that I'd very much like to pursue them and make them come true! It's exciting!  

Thank you very much Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400! You, my friend, are always a source of inspiration. I hope 2023 will be another stellar year for you in Real Estate!  

Thank you Kathy Streib, always an honor!  

I like this very much Wayne Martin, not only the intention but that you'll count your successes.  

You and me both Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets! A few deep breaths can work wonders.  

Thank you, Sheri Sperry - MCNE®! This is a wonderful theme and intention. I'm noticing how much faster life seems to move now, and wonder which moments did I really pause to enjoy?! Has it been enough? Can I do better? Am I choosing the best, most meaningful, and most valuable moments? 

I am very lucky to have her in my life Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker, although we do not live near each other, much to my regret. BE HAPPY! Yes to that theme. Love it!  

Happy New Year to you, too, Debe Maxwell, CRS! I am pretty sure you've been practicing that already.. it's a wonderful theme to keep going. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 

Debe Maxwell, CRS it truly is all about finding JOY in the Journey - and to me this means simply - Be Happy!