I have been thinking a lot over the last month about my "must haves." I think we all have lists in our minds about what the must haves are for everything from relationships to houses and from a new car to a new job.
We are influenced by others, by ads, by immediate needs and perhaps by our imagined lottery winning!
Personally, I have been very lucky! My must haves in a spouse have already been met! CHECK As we complete our first year of marriage, we have grown leaps and bounds as a couple, adjusting as needed, with one primary understanding. Life will always throw us curve balls but as long as we bob and weave together, we will always come thru the obstacle with a greater appreciation for each other.
Professionally, I have been lucky and challenged! The last three companies I have worked for have either been sold or closed. Now maybe that's not lucky in your book, but in mine, the lessons I learned in each of those positions are priceless. The chapters may have ended, but the book is still being written.
You would be amazed at the number of books and companies exist on marketing, promoting and leadership. Some, unfortunately, just re-word and re-hash theories of what's been tried before, but thankfully, thru my network of friends and colleagues, I have been able to find a few gems.
My new FUN must haves list is for a new house. Not that we are moving any time soon, but we are open to the possibilities. Between the two of us, our must haves list is fairly lengthy. Any realtor would consider us a challenge!!!
The truth is though, a new house, a new pair of shoes, a new... STUFF is just stuff. If I were to be perfectly honest, my must haves for relationships is WAY more important to me than anything material.
I encourage you to make good choices and make your "must haves" lists more about relationships.
...everyone gets to choose!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Budget Smudget
I can almost just hear the collective GROAN at the mention of the word "budget."
Most of the world does not have piles of money just laying around. Most of the world has to plan to make a big purchase. Most of the world cannot just spend on a whim.
We see the commercials every day that scream, "I'm the newest and the best, buy ME!!" We see the pictures posted on Facebook of trips taken by everyone BUT YOU. We read articles in the newspaper and magazine about fundraisers and meet/greets that would open all sorts of doors, if you could just afford to GET IN their door.
THUS, we have budgets. Personally and professionally we plan, we track and we live within our means. (Don't fall off your chair laughing at that last statement.) The truth is, we all gamble with our money. We may not go to a casino or play the lottery, but we still gamble. I would venture to bet that almost everyone has at least one credit card. We get it, with the full intention, of using it only for emergencies! Then...... LIFE HAPPENS. The car breaks down, an appliance stops working, the check you were expecting does not arrive. All of a sudden, the "emergency" credit card is close to being maxed out.
One thing I have learned in my working world life is that although we make a budget, usually once a year, changes occur and budgets need to be modified. A lot of companies have embraced a ROLLING budget, but in most cases, I think that's a cop out. To me a rolling budget is a giant rationalization for spending. I understand that costs/expenses change due to economy stressors, but I do not agree that you get to allow for more spending dollars based on higher costs. It is my belief/opinion that when costs increase, your SALES methods and MARKETING efforts and your REVENUE goals need to change. The focus should be on the driving force of your business - sales and service!
In our personal lives, if our expenses are higher, we need to get creative on how to make more of the almighty dollar. Volunteer once a week. Attend as many networking events as you possibly can attend. Make calls to friends and coworkers to check in with their lives. We are all connected in one way, shape or form. Doors open when you least expect them to open.
Don't grimace at the thought of a budget! Reward yourself with setting a new budget for your life and your business. Budget more time for your family. Budget more time for your friends. Budget more time for YOURSELF.
Doors open every day. You just have to be brave enough to walk through the opening!
Most of the world does not have piles of money just laying around. Most of the world has to plan to make a big purchase. Most of the world cannot just spend on a whim.
We see the commercials every day that scream, "I'm the newest and the best, buy ME!!" We see the pictures posted on Facebook of trips taken by everyone BUT YOU. We read articles in the newspaper and magazine about fundraisers and meet/greets that would open all sorts of doors, if you could just afford to GET IN their door.
THUS, we have budgets. Personally and professionally we plan, we track and we live within our means. (Don't fall off your chair laughing at that last statement.) The truth is, we all gamble with our money. We may not go to a casino or play the lottery, but we still gamble. I would venture to bet that almost everyone has at least one credit card. We get it, with the full intention, of using it only for emergencies! Then...... LIFE HAPPENS. The car breaks down, an appliance stops working, the check you were expecting does not arrive. All of a sudden, the "emergency" credit card is close to being maxed out.
One thing I have learned in my working world life is that although we make a budget, usually once a year, changes occur and budgets need to be modified. A lot of companies have embraced a ROLLING budget, but in most cases, I think that's a cop out. To me a rolling budget is a giant rationalization for spending. I understand that costs/expenses change due to economy stressors, but I do not agree that you get to allow for more spending dollars based on higher costs. It is my belief/opinion that when costs increase, your SALES methods and MARKETING efforts and your REVENUE goals need to change. The focus should be on the driving force of your business - sales and service!
In our personal lives, if our expenses are higher, we need to get creative on how to make more of the almighty dollar. Volunteer once a week. Attend as many networking events as you possibly can attend. Make calls to friends and coworkers to check in with their lives. We are all connected in one way, shape or form. Doors open when you least expect them to open.
Don't grimace at the thought of a budget! Reward yourself with setting a new budget for your life and your business. Budget more time for your family. Budget more time for your friends. Budget more time for YOURSELF.
Doors open every day. You just have to be brave enough to walk through the opening!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Happy As A Pig In Mud
This past week was an interesting one at that!
After experiencing chest pains that radiated down my arm and in my jaw, I paid a little visit to the ER. Because of my family history, they ran a few tests and kept me overnight. Thankfully, it was not my heart, but instead something less severe. At my follow up on Friday, my doc tells me to decrease my stress levels.
LOL..... OK.... so where's the pill for that???
Those that know me, know that I am a GLASS HALF FULL kinda gal. (and NO, the glass isn't filled with vodka!) When I found out I was losing my job, I started a business. When I found out I needed to pay for my daughter's wedding, I made a list of expenses and started watching sales for decorations. When my son wanted to move in at 18, I welcomed him with open arms.
You see, I fix things. If something's wrong, I fix it or find someone who will fix it for me. If the path I chose is causing pain or unhappiness, I choose another path. If I cannot .... well, you get the picture.
BUT.......... there it is........ the BUT!
I found out this week that even though I truly believe that all things in life happen for a reason, the weight of not being able to FIX something causes a great deal of stress no matter the outlook. My glass half full drained a little bit this week. My mind went into overdrive trying to figure out a plan. How do I support my family? How do I lead by example to my children? How can I be the positive person when the financial burden is heavy?
I took time yesterday to just sit on the swing. To just enjoy the breeze and the chirping birds. To sit there with my husband with a glass of wine. I experienced, in that moment, peace.
The saying "I want to be happy as a pig in mud" is easily achieved I found out! STOP for just a moment. LISTEN to the world around you. GIVE THANKS for the many blessings in your life.
In that moment yesterday, I WAS happy as a pig in mud and the glass filled back up!
After experiencing chest pains that radiated down my arm and in my jaw, I paid a little visit to the ER. Because of my family history, they ran a few tests and kept me overnight. Thankfully, it was not my heart, but instead something less severe. At my follow up on Friday, my doc tells me to decrease my stress levels.
LOL..... OK.... so where's the pill for that???
Those that know me, know that I am a GLASS HALF FULL kinda gal. (and NO, the glass isn't filled with vodka!) When I found out I was losing my job, I started a business. When I found out I needed to pay for my daughter's wedding, I made a list of expenses and started watching sales for decorations. When my son wanted to move in at 18, I welcomed him with open arms.
You see, I fix things. If something's wrong, I fix it or find someone who will fix it for me. If the path I chose is causing pain or unhappiness, I choose another path. If I cannot .... well, you get the picture.
BUT.......... there it is........ the BUT!
I found out this week that even though I truly believe that all things in life happen for a reason, the weight of not being able to FIX something causes a great deal of stress no matter the outlook. My glass half full drained a little bit this week. My mind went into overdrive trying to figure out a plan. How do I support my family? How do I lead by example to my children? How can I be the positive person when the financial burden is heavy?
I took time yesterday to just sit on the swing. To just enjoy the breeze and the chirping birds. To sit there with my husband with a glass of wine. I experienced, in that moment, peace.
The saying "I want to be happy as a pig in mud" is easily achieved I found out! STOP for just a moment. LISTEN to the world around you. GIVE THANKS for the many blessings in your life.
In that moment yesterday, I WAS happy as a pig in mud and the glass filled back up!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
IT Mom
One of my favorite commercials right now has a line, "where is I.T. mom?" It probably hits home to a lot of people but really strikes a chord with me! It has nothing to do with me actually knowing a lot about IT (pronounced eye tea) and everything to do with the many hats I wear. NOT unique, just on my mind.
Let's see there is cook, nurse, housecleaner, counselor, educator, writer, photographer, party planner, banker, driver, decorator to go along with my favorite roles.... wife and mother!
When my children were younger, I had all of those roles but one of the titles I wore proudly was that of MEAN MOM. I read a piece on a daycare door long ago entitled "Are You a Mean Mom?" I loved it. It spoke of parenting vs. friendship. Yes, it would be so much easier to be a "Carefree Mom" or a "Disney Dad/Mom" but what does that accomplish over time. What does that teach the child when then go out into the world? I'm not saying BE mean. I'm saying be a parent. Find a balance between positive reinforcement, hugs and kisses and the hard stuff like expectations, rules and consequences.
Heaven knows I have made a lot of mistakes over the years, but I think I have learned from them. I've learned to listen. I never pretend to have all the answers. When I do not know the answer, I thirst to FIND the answer. I hope that my children will leave this house knowing that kindness wins over anger; truth is easier than a lie and your actions will always speak louder than your words.
Everyone gets to choose!
Let's see there is cook, nurse, housecleaner, counselor, educator, writer, photographer, party planner, banker, driver, decorator to go along with my favorite roles.... wife and mother!
When my children were younger, I had all of those roles but one of the titles I wore proudly was that of MEAN MOM. I read a piece on a daycare door long ago entitled "Are You a Mean Mom?" I loved it. It spoke of parenting vs. friendship. Yes, it would be so much easier to be a "Carefree Mom" or a "Disney Dad/Mom" but what does that accomplish over time. What does that teach the child when then go out into the world? I'm not saying BE mean. I'm saying be a parent. Find a balance between positive reinforcement, hugs and kisses and the hard stuff like expectations, rules and consequences.
Heaven knows I have made a lot of mistakes over the years, but I think I have learned from them. I've learned to listen. I never pretend to have all the answers. When I do not know the answer, I thirst to FIND the answer. I hope that my children will leave this house knowing that kindness wins over anger; truth is easier than a lie and your actions will always speak louder than your words.
Everyone gets to choose!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
You have heard it many times. From preachers, teachers, mothers and fathers. From sisters, brothers, friends and children.
WHOA... wait a minute. Children?!?!?!
When you were growing up, you might have lived in a home in which your mother or father or heaven forbid both, spoke these words: "Do as I say, not as I do."
When you went to school, you might have had a teacher or a principal that had rules that were not necessarily about education, but yet, when you saw them and they were not looking, they broke those same rules.
When you were dating, you might have been with someone that said they loved you, but their abusive (either verbal, emotional or physical) actions said otherwise.
When you got married, you might have married a partner that made promise after promise when faced with a separation, but they always reverted to the same behaviour that caused that separation.
CHILDREN are very smart. Their eyes are wide open and take in everything. They see our actions each and every day and when those actions do not align with our words, they see that too!
What are YOUR actions telling the children in your life? What are YOUR actions telling the friends in your life? What are YOUR actions telling the co-workers, the family members, the spouse?
My hope is that I do not have to say a word.
My actions will speak for me!
WHOA... wait a minute. Children?!?!?!
When you were growing up, you might have lived in a home in which your mother or father or heaven forbid both, spoke these words: "Do as I say, not as I do."
When you went to school, you might have had a teacher or a principal that had rules that were not necessarily about education, but yet, when you saw them and they were not looking, they broke those same rules.
When you were dating, you might have been with someone that said they loved you, but their abusive (either verbal, emotional or physical) actions said otherwise.
When you got married, you might have married a partner that made promise after promise when faced with a separation, but they always reverted to the same behaviour that caused that separation.
CHILDREN are very smart. Their eyes are wide open and take in everything. They see our actions each and every day and when those actions do not align with our words, they see that too!
What are YOUR actions telling the children in your life? What are YOUR actions telling the friends in your life? What are YOUR actions telling the co-workers, the family members, the spouse?
My hope is that I do not have to say a word.
My actions will speak for me!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Reason, Season or a Lifetime?
One of my favorite pieces I ever read goes like this:
Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
When I first saw this, my first reaction was "how true!" and that still holds true for me.
So many people I come in contact with grieve for friendships, relationships, business deals, jobs and family ties that have been broken over time. They get caught up in the past and cannot seem to let go. Of course, I too have suffered thru those same thoughts, but luckily, my desire to live life in a forward motion always won and I quickly changed those thoughts.
I challenge you to accept the loss, whatever it may be, and take ONE step forward today. Whatever you lost has served its purpose in your life. Cherish the great parts and learn from the bad parts and keep in mind that YOU TOO were a reason or a season to someone.
It's the lifetime relationships that are worthy of your thoughts!
Choose to be happy!
Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
When I first saw this, my first reaction was "how true!" and that still holds true for me.
So many people I come in contact with grieve for friendships, relationships, business deals, jobs and family ties that have been broken over time. They get caught up in the past and cannot seem to let go. Of course, I too have suffered thru those same thoughts, but luckily, my desire to live life in a forward motion always won and I quickly changed those thoughts.
I challenge you to accept the loss, whatever it may be, and take ONE step forward today. Whatever you lost has served its purpose in your life. Cherish the great parts and learn from the bad parts and keep in mind that YOU TOO were a reason or a season to someone.
It's the lifetime relationships that are worthy of your thoughts!
Choose to be happy!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Smiles and laughter
To my dear sweet daughter.... I love your laugh! You have always been my FAVORITE daughter! I don't have any profound words for you other than this.... ALWAYS laugh out loud!! You have brought me more joy and laughter than you will ever know and I am so proud of the young woman you have become!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
20-20
How's your vision? Is it 20-20?
Now, I am not talking about eyesight. I'm talking about that pearl of an idea you have had rolling around in the back of your mind for years. The answer every time someone asks the question, "if money were no object...." or "if you knew you could not fail...." WHAT would you do?
Sometimes, those ideas are not even huge in the grand scheme of things. They are just little nuggets of hoping and wishing. Sure, we all have big HUGE dreams, some fall into the category of if only, but most are there because we have seen someone else achieve something and all of a sudden it becomes our dream. Make sure your dreams are YOUR dreams then take action.
I found out a long time ago that you have to set up both short term and long term goals. There is a reason for short term goals! They are attainable and in your grasp with effort AND they give you a sense of accomplishment. Long term goals require planning and a vision. What will it look like when completed? What will be the benefits of reaching that goal? How will I get there? Once you know those things, enlist your team (we all have a team!) and get moving forward.
It takes a clear vision to reach those long term goals.
How's your vision? Is it 20-20?
Now, I am not talking about eyesight. I'm talking about that pearl of an idea you have had rolling around in the back of your mind for years. The answer every time someone asks the question, "if money were no object...." or "if you knew you could not fail...." WHAT would you do?
Sometimes, those ideas are not even huge in the grand scheme of things. They are just little nuggets of hoping and wishing. Sure, we all have big HUGE dreams, some fall into the category of if only, but most are there because we have seen someone else achieve something and all of a sudden it becomes our dream. Make sure your dreams are YOUR dreams then take action.
I found out a long time ago that you have to set up both short term and long term goals. There is a reason for short term goals! They are attainable and in your grasp with effort AND they give you a sense of accomplishment. Long term goals require planning and a vision. What will it look like when completed? What will be the benefits of reaching that goal? How will I get there? Once you know those things, enlist your team (we all have a team!) and get moving forward.
It takes a clear vision to reach those long term goals.
How's your vision? Is it 20-20?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Laugh Out Loud
Do you speak the newest language? LOL WTF BRB POS ILU IMU OMG
I don't know about you but I cannot keep up. The slang; the phrases; the initials.
One of my favorite subjects in high school (YES, I WAS one of those nerdy people!) was English. What went where in a sentence, what tense to use when, and so on and so on. Nowadays, I need a road map to have a conversation with the younger generation. Just the other day a twenty something young lady said to me, "what's up B?" The look on my face must have spoken volumes because she quickly explained it was just a familiarity term not the word I thought it meant.
I guess I need to take a class. I wonder if there is an online course for such things? Perhaps it is now part of the Linguistics class at colleges?! Hmmmm, I wonder.....
I don't know about you but I cannot keep up. The slang; the phrases; the initials.
One of my favorite subjects in high school (YES, I WAS one of those nerdy people!) was English. What went where in a sentence, what tense to use when, and so on and so on. Nowadays, I need a road map to have a conversation with the younger generation. Just the other day a twenty something young lady said to me, "what's up B?" The look on my face must have spoken volumes because she quickly explained it was just a familiarity term not the word I thought it meant.
I guess I need to take a class. I wonder if there is an online course for such things? Perhaps it is now part of the Linguistics class at colleges?! Hmmmm, I wonder.....
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Voice of the Unheard
There once was a multi million dollar deal that was in the local news for a very long time.
A very old castle was slowly crumbling. The villagers that worked in the castle tried everything they could to keep her in working order so that visitors to their town could stay and enjoy the historic, beautiful and friendly surroundings. But alas, the current King could no longer put off the inevitable and said yes to a neighboring townsman when he offered a proposal for the future.
Oh, such a yarn was spun. The tale included glitz, glamour and prosperity for all. The villagers were told it would be OK and had no choice but to keep believing that the glitz, glamour and prosperity would include them too!
Years later, the tale began to unravel. Promises were broken. All the Kings involved in the proposal wanted to be heard; wanted THEIR interest bumped to the top of the must haves; wanted to stay in the spotlight.
The villagers were cast aside. Their families and friends were dumbfounded at the absurdity of it all. Article after article was written about the Kings, the townsman and the local leaders. The villagers suffered in silence. They had no voice. Their dedication to their King and the love for their castle never waivered, but they remain wondering.....
Where is their voice? When will anyone notice the number of villagers that were cast aside? When will the town leaders, the opposing sides and the Townsman realize the damage that is STILL being caused because of them?
So many lives affected, yet they go unnoticed.
A very old castle was slowly crumbling. The villagers that worked in the castle tried everything they could to keep her in working order so that visitors to their town could stay and enjoy the historic, beautiful and friendly surroundings. But alas, the current King could no longer put off the inevitable and said yes to a neighboring townsman when he offered a proposal for the future.
Oh, such a yarn was spun. The tale included glitz, glamour and prosperity for all. The villagers were told it would be OK and had no choice but to keep believing that the glitz, glamour and prosperity would include them too!
Years later, the tale began to unravel. Promises were broken. All the Kings involved in the proposal wanted to be heard; wanted THEIR interest bumped to the top of the must haves; wanted to stay in the spotlight.
The villagers were cast aside. Their families and friends were dumbfounded at the absurdity of it all. Article after article was written about the Kings, the townsman and the local leaders. The villagers suffered in silence. They had no voice. Their dedication to their King and the love for their castle never waivered, but they remain wondering.....
Where is their voice? When will anyone notice the number of villagers that were cast aside? When will the town leaders, the opposing sides and the Townsman realize the damage that is STILL being caused because of them?
So many lives affected, yet they go unnoticed.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Old dog! New tricks!
You can't teach teach an old dog new tricks! I heard this phrase many times over the years. I beg to differ!!!
One of my favorite things to do is learn. I read books. I network any time I am given the opportunity. I keep up on current events and I observe. The most important on the list is observe. The expression on someone's face; the way they sit or stand; the movement of their hands along with the tone of their voice are all very easy ways to know what that person is feeling. Some call it emotional intelligence. I just call it common sense.
I wasn't always able to do this!
Pay attention to those around you. Listen, observe and engage. Once you understand how a person is "wired," you can have a more positive interaction with them.
I love to learn! I love learning new tricks!
What will you learn today?!
One of my favorite things to do is learn. I read books. I network any time I am given the opportunity. I keep up on current events and I observe. The most important on the list is observe. The expression on someone's face; the way they sit or stand; the movement of their hands along with the tone of their voice are all very easy ways to know what that person is feeling. Some call it emotional intelligence. I just call it common sense.
I wasn't always able to do this!
Pay attention to those around you. Listen, observe and engage. Once you understand how a person is "wired," you can have a more positive interaction with them.
I love to learn! I love learning new tricks!
What will you learn today?!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Lady Bugs!
I listened to a talk the other day and one of the best things I derived from it was when the speaker told an audience member to GROW UP! Unfortunately, we sometimes as adults think with a childs mind and whine whine whine. If you are stuck in a place in life and are overwhelmed, STOP whining and get busy. Do something and forget about it! For you movie lovers.... lady bugs! LOTS AND LOTS of lady bugs!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time to leap forward!
I don't know about you but March 1st is one of my favorite days! Odd right?! To me it signifies that Spring is almost here. People just seem happier in the warmer months. OK, so this is a MIDWEST blog so ya'll in the Southern states just roll with it!
I was talking to my future son-in-law yesterday and he reminded me of one MORE thing to be grateful for and give thanks.
When it was announced that I was losing my job and that I would have to figure out a way to support my family, it was scary. I started sending out resumes to anyone and everyone hoping something would turn up quickly. For those of you that aren't familiar with that method, it's called "Throw a bunch against the wall and see what sticks!" Great plan right?! NOT!
I quickly realized that method was depressing. Instead, I remembered my idea of five years ago to have my own company. I dove into the deep end and jump started Xtrahands again. I asked for help and friends and mentors offered advice, sent emails and had their companies assist me in ways I could have never imagined.
I love waking up each morning and the first thought that crosses my mind is THANK YOU and the next is I can't wait to see who I can help today.
Are you happy when you wake up? If not, maybe it's time to jump into the deep end with me and make a change. Everyone gets to choose!
...when you just need an Xtra pair of hands!
I was talking to my future son-in-law yesterday and he reminded me of one MORE thing to be grateful for and give thanks.
When it was announced that I was losing my job and that I would have to figure out a way to support my family, it was scary. I started sending out resumes to anyone and everyone hoping something would turn up quickly. For those of you that aren't familiar with that method, it's called "Throw a bunch against the wall and see what sticks!" Great plan right?! NOT!
I quickly realized that method was depressing. Instead, I remembered my idea of five years ago to have my own company. I dove into the deep end and jump started Xtrahands again. I asked for help and friends and mentors offered advice, sent emails and had their companies assist me in ways I could have never imagined.
I love waking up each morning and the first thought that crosses my mind is THANK YOU and the next is I can't wait to see who I can help today.
Are you happy when you wake up? If not, maybe it's time to jump into the deep end with me and make a change. Everyone gets to choose!
...when you just need an Xtra pair of hands!
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