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Still Going Strong

We are now into the third month of 2010 and I have noticed good changes already taking place. As I mentioned in my January posts, I decided to add "fun activities" to my list of resolutions and goals for this year. I have noticed that adding "fun activities" to my schedule has made a difference in my attitude and outlook. My goal was to try to add one fun activity per month, well that grew to at least one activity per week! I sometimes have more than one fun activity planned per week! It is great to get out more and meet new people. Now that I "have a life", I noticed that I feel more upbeat and energized. It seems that energy is attracting the right type of people into my life and more abundance in other areas of my life. I read a quote from Wayne Dyer that states, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. The way you perceive things is an extremely powerful tool that will allow you to fully bring the power of intention into your life." I alluded to that when I talked about Focusing on One Good Thing. So remember to add more fun in your life and it will help change your perspective on your situation. By changing your perspective you will be able to attract ideas, think more clearly and figure out ways to transform your situation and bring your dreams into reality.

 

Fun and Refreshing

Last week, I took a much needed vacation to the Bahamas. It was a great time to relax and have a good time. I also met some new people and made new friends. For the first time ever, I fell asleep on the beach. You will not believe how truly relaxing this is. The sound of the waves crashing along the shore was quite enjoyable. I did not think about work or any other stresses of life. Based on this fun trip, I decided to make sure I have at least one fun activity planned per month. As I mentioned in New Year, New You, I plan to have breakfast once a month at a high-end restaurant as a treat to myself. By the way, I had the first breakfast last Saturday and it was absolutely enjoyable. Well, now I plan to add a fun activity with my friends at least once a month. So far, I have at least one event planned per month for January, February, March and May. In addition to relaxation, having fun is also good for the soul. So I recommend that you lighten up and have some fun today. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you. 

New Year, New You

With the start of the New Year, many people contemplate changes they will make this year to improve the quality of their life. Many of these changes come in the form of resolutions or goals. Some of these resolutions are to lose weight, quit smoking, eat healthy and a whole list of other things that many people will try to conquer. But for me, some of my goals will involve being good to myself this year. One of my goals this year is to have a fabulous breakfast or brunch once a month at some of the high-end, hotel restaurants in the area. So, later this month, I marked on my calendar the morning of January 23rd, breakfast at the Ritz-Carlton. This will be the first of many for 2010. I enjoy great food and beautiful surroundings. I consider this a treat. For me, whenever I go to one of these fine establishments it gives me a sense of peace and calm being in such a beautiful environment. It also offers a chance of escape for me. I encourage you this year to add to your list of goals, something that you enjoy that will bring you happiness and peace. For you it could be a walk in the park, going to the lake or for some it could be attending a sporting event. Whatever it is, make sure you are good to yourself this year. Not only will this bring you some happiness, but it can help bring about a change in your attitude and a NEW YOU!

HAVE A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!

Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year!!

I would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday!!
 

The Dangers of Fun Times

I like this time of year at work. Co-workers tend to be in a better mood and people are out of the office due to vacation. Also, due to the holidays and time off, the amount of work decreases and the stress level lowers. Even though I enjoy this lull, this is not the time to slack off from achieving your goals. During this time, people who dream of leaving Corporate America might start to falsely believe that the corporate environment is not so bad and put their dreams on hold. This is not the time to become complacent and believe that these "fun times" will last.

During this time of less work and stress, you should load up on the duties and responsibilities for achieving your goals. As for me, I will be taking off an entire week. While I will be spending time with family, I will have plenty of extra time to work on growing my business.

Tip of the Day: Take this time to create a schedule or task list geared toward achieving your goals and dreams. Once the holidays are over, you will feel good about what you have accomplished and you will be closer to achieving your goals.

What are YOU Doing?

I was sick this past week and did not accomplish a whole lot. I felt somewhat better Thanksgiving, but I still have a few, small lingering effects remaining. Due to my illness, I have not been able to do a whole lot and I have been somewhat hard on myself for not getting much done this week. But, I did find an interesting post on another blog. The blog was called Living Your Life On Purpose and the title of the post was Do Something! This was a well written post and it helped remind me to stay on track and keep doing something each day. As I return to work today after my short vacation, I reflect on the fact that I have been "doing things" this year to help achieve my goal of self employment. I think the fact that I am doing something is what keeps me sane. I talk to some of my co-workers who feel helpless in their current job situation, but I tell them that I do not have these feelings, because I am doing something to change my situation. Even if your goal is to obtain a better job and not pursue self employment, you can start by updating your resume. Just start making that small step. How can you finish that journey if you do not start moving?  

Tip of the Day: Do at least one thing each day, no matter how small and after a while you will notice how far you have really come.

Working on Autopilot

The other day, one of my co-workers asked my opinion about the direction a project we were working on was headed. I told him, that I really do not have an opinion and I just wanted the directors to make a decision and stick with it. He kept pressing me for an opinion. I told him I do not have an opinion one way or another. To be honest, I really did not care. Ever since I have decided that Corporate America is not my path, I have been working on autopilot. I do what is needed to do my job effectively, but I am not trying to become a superstar at this company. When I first started working in Corporate America, I wanted to become a star, but the realities of the corporate world started to set in and I realized that this path was not for me. I recently read an article "Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work" and it really summed up what I am feeling as a Gen Xer. I think a lot of Gen Xers are also working on autopilot during this recession until they can get out and do something better. Our generation wants more meaning and purpose and to do work that we are passionate about, unlike the baby boomer generation. As I have been saying all along, finding your purpose is key to discovering your true talents and passions. 

Can Nature Make You a Better Person?

I was reading an article at www.MSNBC.com about how looking at nature can improve your mood and behavior. Click on the link below and as you read, think about how nature can play a role in your personal life and how it can be improved just by making a few organic adjustments.

MSNBC link: Looking At Nature Makes You Nicer

I Accept the Job, BUT Here's my Two Week Notice!

Last week, I found out that we hired a new guy in our department, but then discovered in the same sentence that he resigned! I thought to myself, how hilarious, I find out about the new guy the same time I hear about his resignation. I found out from others, that he had enough of this office. Granted, he only started in August. I told my co-worker, our department heads did not even send out an announcement back in August about the new addition to our group. Since the people in our department are spread out among two locations, communication is key. But, unfortunately for this company, communication is seriously lacking. This goes back to the problems of poor communication (Check out blog post - Poor Communication: Breeding Ground for Confusion). Management does a horrible job of communicating important information to the team. That is why this department runs in a "reactive" instead of a "proactive" mode.

The resignation of my team member gives me hope for the day when I can turn in my resignation letter. Until then, I will continue to Focus on One Good Thing. The one good thing at this place is that the comical antics will definitely keep me laughing!

Exciting Changes This Week for Beyond 254!!

I made some changes to the look and appearance of the blog. I hope you like the new changes.

Also later this week, Beyond 254 will launch a new line of inspirational products!!

The inspirational products provided by Beyond 254 will provide messages of inspiration, hope and beauty for your home or office. I am excited about this new line and hope you will find that these products will nurture your soul.