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ACHIEVE: PERSEVERANCE – Your Secret Weapon For Crossing The Finish Line!





 3.30-Blog - Perseverance

When I graduated from the IIN Health Certification Program, last September, I immediately started working on my new business, Ready Set Go!  Influenced by my Project Management background, I painstakingly laid out what I thought I needed to do to reach the goals that I set.

 

I grew up with a Chinese Tiger Mom and that upbringing automatically compels me to set the bar high.   My “lofty” plans included creating two Webinars, developing two eCourses and, of course, building my Coaching practice to at least ten private clients.  I also needed to set up my Social Media presence and brush up on my writing skills.  Oh, and I wanted to write my book.  ALL by the end of the year!

 

I might have had a pot of coffee while I was developing my 2017 Project Plan…

 

I also neglected to take in account that my To Do List included Mom Responsibilities of an Independent but Needy Teenager and Partner Responsibilities of an independent man who has no idea how to run a household or feed himself when I’m not with him.

 

Within two weeks, I started to feel a little overwhelmed…

 

I realized, although I was the Master of Recruiting, I was the Master of None when it came to starting an online Service Business.  That led me to sign up for numerous courses:  Digital Marketing… Find Your Niche…Social Media 101, etc, etc.    All these courses started with the basic fundamental skill…Writing.   Naturally, I signed up for the "30 Days of Better Writing" course.

 

I wrote my very first blog post that took me days to finish because I knew what I wanted to say but I was grasping for the perfect words to write it.   Finally, I was finished.

 

I made my inaugural post and waited eagerly to get a response from my community.  It would be my validation and that “pat on the back” to know I was on the right track.

 

CHIRP….Chirp….chirp….crickets for days…

 

As a Project Manager, I was ready to pinpoint the issue and solve the heck out of it.  I sought help from my two biggest supporters…the people I live with.

 

“I feel like I’m reading a memo from my boss.”

 

“Ummm….Mom…why do you use the word ‘collaborate?’…Can’t you just say working together?”

 

Back to the drawing board…

 

And then, I got hit with the dreaded Writer’s Block.

 

I have to tell you, I was SO productive in everything else except for working on my blog and business.  The house was spotless.  Gourmet meals were served for lunch AND dinner.  My laundry was done on a regular basis which meant I didn’t have to go out and buy new socks or underwear.   All in all, I felt pretty accomplished in everything…except my business.

 

I was discouraged, frustrated and stuck!

 

And then, I read an article from one of the many Writing Blogs I signed up for.   It recommended that writers write every day for at least fifteen minutes.  Didn’t matter if it was “publishable.”   Didn’t matter if it made sense.  If you couldn’t think of anything to write, they suggested writing, “I can’t think of anything to write” for the allotted time.

 

This “Stella” found her groove.

 

My very first day, I wrote, “This is stupid…I should go back to Recruiting” for fifteen minutes.  The next day, I started writing down why I DIDN’T want to go back to my old life.  I wrote down why I started this journey in the first place and what impact I wanted to make.  Although I didn’t mean to, I went over my required half an hour.  Per the recommendation, I just left it without looking or editing it.

 

The third day, I went back and read what I wrote.  I took the advice of my loved ones and didn’t write in a formal business-y tone.  I switched it up and found my  “voice.”   And I made (and still do) a daily habit of writing at least thirty minutes a day, six days a week.

 

Six months later, I’ve re-adjusted my Tiger goals and discovered that I really do love writing!  There’s been a positive response from my readers and I’ve figured out my mission for everything I write.  Good valuable insights with a big dose of humor!  I’ve been so encouraged that I’ve made finishing up my book one of my first priorities.

 

Oh sure…I have the days where I’d rather clean my house (said no one ever) and get a root canal then write.  But what I’ve learned from this experience is I do it anyways.   Although, I have more “un-publishables” than chapters and blog posts, I still know that I’m steadily pacing toward my mission.  My brain is alive with ideas and having the discipline to write every day helps me articulate my next steps and actions.  It’s also teaching me to cultivate patience, planning & timing…step by step…building my resources.

 

I’m a quarter way through my book now.  I’ve finished the Introduction and two sections of my book.  I’ve also realized that this book will be the foundation for my future eCourses and Webinars and will engage potential clients to want to work with me.

 

Perseverance shows up in small daily actions.

 

So, here’s some questions for you…

 

What is your goal or purpose?    

Are you getting distracted, discouraged or frustrated?   

How often are you working on it?

 

Perseverance has become my secret weapon while chasing after my dream.  Disciplined daily actions are building my skill set and toolbox.   It’s also strengthening my faith in the rough and discouraging times. 

 

So, where do you go from here?  What is something that you can do EVERY DAY that will get you closer to the life that you want? 

 

If you’re trying to eat healthier, eat at least one healthy meal EVERY day.  If you’re trying to get more exercise, find the time to fit in exercise time EVERY day.   If you’re working towards a goal, find time EVERY day to work on it.  If you’re feeling isolated, take the time EVERY day to connect with someone.  I think you get the picture…

 

Commit to nurturing your dreams and goals!

 

You’ll find that success will be inevitable…

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NOURISH:  CREATE YOUR OWN DIET!    Here’s the Why and How!





 
 3.30-Blog - Create Your Own Diet



 

Overheard, while shopping…


 “Ok…I’m going to do it this year…I’m going to do everything I can to eat better …I want to fit into these jeans!"

 

“Hey, my friend went on the Vegan diet last year and she lost TONS of weight.  But wait…I can’t give up cheese…seriously?  Maybe, I should go Gluten Free or if I really want to lose… eliminate ALL grains?  Maybe, I should go Paleo?  ARGHHH, again with the “no cheese!” 

 

“Ughhh…maybe, I should just buy a bigger pair of jeans and eat whatever I WANT?  ”   3.30-Frustrated emoji

 

CAN YOU RELATE?

 

I can…that was me about five years ago.  I would have the same conversation with my girlfriends.  I’d go on a different diet every couple of months and do great the first week.   But, I’d get invited out or have a discouraging day (...sometimes, pie is the only cure…) and have a hard time getting back on track.  By the time the month was over, I’d start to hate the food I was eating.

 

And it would avalanche from there… I’d eventually go back to my ways of cake for breakfast and popcorn for dinner.  Luckily, I was fairly active and while I was eating my way out of my closet, it was just a matter of replacing items one at a time.  So, I lived in a wonderful delusional world that I was a healthy eater.

 

“Sooooooo, are we celebrating something?”

 

“No…strawberry pie has fruit in it…I’m just eating more fruit!”

 

It is well known among my friends and family that I’m a foodie and will chase all over town to try the new trendy dish or the dive that serves great chicken pies.   My partner and I have an understanding that while I may drive him crazy with everything else, he can always count on EATING WELL with me.  (P.S…A tip for success in a long relationship is consistency…)

 

Life, like this, was good…except when I turned 50.  It seemed like everything I ate would make me feel tired, edgy or bloated.  And that would make me less motivated to move or go out in the world.  That’s not the way I wanted to live!  So, for the next three years, it was the endless dieting cycle with, tragically, no lasting results…  

 

The truth is…there isn’t ONE diet that works for everyone…what’s really important is to find something that works for YOU!

 

If you think about it...there isn't just ONE pair of jeans that looks good on everyone.  We all have different shapes, sizes and preferences.  What looks good on my tall friend looks horrific on me.   We're the same size but I'd have to hem them and  because of my athletic muscle-ly calves, the jeans would look like leggings instead of jeans.  

We're all different and we should have individual eating plans that work best with our bodies, mental state and emotion well being.  Does that make sense?

This is how I did it…

 
Because we both weren’t feeling like spring chickens anymore, my partner and I went on the JJ Virgin Diet (aka The Elimination Diet).  It required us to take out foods that contained gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, corn, peanuts, sugar and sweeteners…basically everything I ate on a daily basis.

 

This was the looooooongest 21 days of my life….

 

But, it was also life changing…I learned a lot about my body and what it takes to make it run smoothly.

 

For the next 2 months, I learned I had reactions to Dairy, Wheat, and Meat (especially poultry & beef ).  Because of who I am…the overachiever…I would only allow myself these limited choices.  My diet consisted of fish & vegetables.  That was it.  What made things worse was the the diet didn’t make my life better at all!   I was bored, more antisocial and HUNGRY!

 

This was NOT going to be the option for me either…

 

So, I went back to the drawing board and started experimenting.  I found that I could eat a little dairy and a little gluten.  I started to add small portions of yogurt and sourdough toast (still healthy!) in my diet which made my day much brighter and best of all, made me much more tolerable.

 

I found that meat was the main culprit for my indigestion and that really encouraged me to find new protein sources besides just fish.  I started to incorporate more plant proteins such as lentils, split peas (LOVE the soup), quinoa, nuts and unprocessed soy.  And when I craved ice cream, I’d blend my plant protein with coconut milk and frozen bananas for a treat.

 

I’m not hungry anymore…

 

I have my own “Allie” Diet that works wonders for me!  I really feel great…I fit in those jeans (although now, they’re a little roomy) and I’m happy!  And occasionally, I can even indulge in  strawberry pie.  (Because, let’s face it, people…life is too short without strawberry pie.)

 

Would this work for you?  Here are my three tips before you start:

 

·Start with a Detox Diet just so you have a “clean” body to work with.  There are some great ones out there and you’ll be able to really pinpoint what your body is feeling.  (P.S…I’m creating one next Summer so be sure to check back)

 

· After the “clean” period is over, start introducing the foods that you eliminated ONE at a time.    Start small and increase your amount by 25%, 50% & 75%.  I didn’t do that and consequently, I mistakenly took out those food groups when all I had to do was eat less of it.  It’s so easy to get carried away but eliminating complete food groups may not be a great lasting solution.  Moderation is much better than complete elimination.  Trust me…you’ll thank me in the long run.

 

·Get yourself a partner. Eliminating foods can be really isolating and sometimes you might not get the support that you really need and you’ll give up.  (When I did this, my mother would roll her eyes and insist on ordering me dessert…this made me feel very neurotic.)  You’ll find trading stories and ideas with someone who is experiencing the same things you are very motivating and both of you will stick to your program.

 

For more help with this, feel free to reach out!  I always offer a free consultation and you’ll walk away with some pretty good ideas to get you going…(offer is at the top of the site...just click!)

 

I know you can do this…

 

Happy Eating….


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