GOALS…ACHIEVABLE, ATTAINABLE!!!!!!!
From an article written by Hilton Johnson, Top 10 Ideas for Setting and Achieving Goals
1. Make a list of your values – What’s really important to you?
2. Begin with the end in mind – Create a clear image in your mind of what you want the achievement of your goal to look like when it is done. How would you have to act on a day-to-day basis to achieve your goal(s) and begin to act that way.
3. Project yourself into the future – You become what you think. Whatever thoughts dominate your mind most of the time are what you become. Pretend that you already have your goal(s). Begin to walk, talk and act as though you are already experiencing the success you seek. Then, those things will come to you naturally through the power of the subconscious mind.
4. Write down ten things you want this year – By making a list of the things that are important to you, you begin to create images in your mind. It’s been said that your mind will actually create chaos if necessary to make images become a reality. Because of this, the list of ten things will probably result in you achieving at least eight of them within the year.
5. Create your story board – Get a piece of poster board and attach to a wall in your office or home where you will see it often. As you go through magazines, brochures, etc. and you see the pictures of the things you want, cut them out and glue them to your story board. In other words, make yourself a collage of the goals that excite you…knowing full well that as you look at them everyday, they will soon be yours.
6. The three most important things – Decide on three things that you want to achieve before you die.. Then work backwards listing three things you want in the next twenty years, ten years, five years, this year, this month, this week and finally, the three most important things you want to accomplish today.
7. Ask yourself good questions – As you think about your goals, instead of WISHING for them to come true, ask yourself HOW and WHAT CAN YOU DO to make them come true. The subconscious mind will respond to your questions far greater than just making statements or making wishes.
8. Focus on one project at a time – One of the greatest mistakes people make in setting goals is trying to work on too many things at one time. There is tremendous power in giving laser beam focused attention to just one idea, one project or one objective at a time.
9. Write out an “Ideal Scenario” – Pretend you are a newspaper reporter that has just finished an interview about the outstanding success that you’ve achieved and the article is now in the newspaper. How would it read? What would be the headline? Write the article yourself, projecting yourself into the future as though it had already happened. Describe the activities of your daily routine now that are very successful.
10. Pray and meditate – As you get into bed each evening, think about your goal before you drop off to sleep. Get a very clear colorful image in your mind of seeing yourself doing the things you’ll be doing after you’ve reached your major goal. (Remember to include your values). And then begin to ask and demand (I know you can ask but can you demand God, is my question? - Kenya ) for these things through meditation and pray.
I hope this helps in setting and achieving your goals and dreams. Remember, with God all things are possible!!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WHAT ARE YOU WORTH???
I am currently reading the book Think And Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon Hill and in Chapter 6 What are you worth? on the last page and a half Mr. Kimbro listed points which will help you rebuild or strengthen your self-image. I thought this was a great exercise and so I have listed the points below.
1. Make a list of at least ten positive attributes you possess. Be generous but honest when listing those qualities that you like about yourself. When your list is complete, write a brief expression of gratitude for all who have helped you – the Lord God Almighty, family, friends.
2. Conversely, make a list of all the things you wish to change. Don’t be ashamed, change is normal. Place a check mark beside those traits you feel you can change. Write a personal statement of acceptance acknowledging the things that you don’t like but can’t change and a pledge to change all the things you can.
3. Write a short personality profile describing the person you have identified yourself to be. Give full attention to both strengths and weaknesses.
4. Know that in order for you to succeed, you need only believe in yourself.
5. Understand that life is thought. Therefore, concentrate on becoming the person you intend to be ( I say who God intends you to be). Draw a mental picture of this person so as to transform this image into its physical expression.
6. Master the principles set forth in this book (mentioned above). Through constant study you will become increasingly aware of your God-given powers.
7. Become self-reliant (I say God-reliant). Learn to stand on your own feet, and express yourself in a manner that will carry conviction. Cause others to become interested in you because you will first become interested in others. Eliminate selfishness and develop a spirit of service in its place.
8. Never downgrade yourself or your importance in life, nor allow others to berate you. If you are forced to listen to such nonsense, dismiss it immediately. Remember, the quality of your thoughts, your feelings, and attitude produces results.
9. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself with conviction.
Think of this list as a blueprint or detailed description of the person you want to be!!!!
As A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE!!!!
1. Make a list of at least ten positive attributes you possess. Be generous but honest when listing those qualities that you like about yourself. When your list is complete, write a brief expression of gratitude for all who have helped you – the Lord God Almighty, family, friends.
2. Conversely, make a list of all the things you wish to change. Don’t be ashamed, change is normal. Place a check mark beside those traits you feel you can change. Write a personal statement of acceptance acknowledging the things that you don’t like but can’t change and a pledge to change all the things you can.
3. Write a short personality profile describing the person you have identified yourself to be. Give full attention to both strengths and weaknesses.
4. Know that in order for you to succeed, you need only believe in yourself.
5. Understand that life is thought. Therefore, concentrate on becoming the person you intend to be ( I say who God intends you to be). Draw a mental picture of this person so as to transform this image into its physical expression.
6. Master the principles set forth in this book (mentioned above). Through constant study you will become increasingly aware of your God-given powers.
7. Become self-reliant (I say God-reliant). Learn to stand on your own feet, and express yourself in a manner that will carry conviction. Cause others to become interested in you because you will first become interested in others. Eliminate selfishness and develop a spirit of service in its place.
8. Never downgrade yourself or your importance in life, nor allow others to berate you. If you are forced to listen to such nonsense, dismiss it immediately. Remember, the quality of your thoughts, your feelings, and attitude produces results.
9. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself with conviction.
Think of this list as a blueprint or detailed description of the person you want to be!!!!
As A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE!!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
WHO I AM IN CHRIST!!!!
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the third of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am the head and not the tail………………........Deuteronomy 28:13
I am called of God……………………………...........2 Timothy 1:9
I am brought near by the blood of Christ……...Ephesians 2:13
I am complete in Christ……………………….........Colossians 2:10
I am delivered from the power of darkness…...Colossians 1:13
I am an ambassador for Christ……………….......2 Corinthians 5:20
I am the salt of the earth………………………........Matthew 5:13
I am the light of the world……………………........Matthew 5:14
BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am the head and not the tail………………........Deuteronomy 28:13
I am called of God……………………………...........2 Timothy 1:9
I am brought near by the blood of Christ……...Ephesians 2:13
I am complete in Christ……………………….........Colossians 2:10
I am delivered from the power of darkness…...Colossians 1:13
I am an ambassador for Christ……………….......2 Corinthians 5:20
I am the salt of the earth………………………........Matthew 5:13
I am the light of the world……………………........Matthew 5:14
BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Snuggle, Snuggle, Comfy, Comfy...
Last Wednesday evening, as the rain fell in comforting drops on the ground, I snuggled in my bed with my PJs on under a warm comforter with a hot cup of tea, biscotti from Starbucks and a smileJ. The heat hissed through the radiator while the wind blew the blinds through the open window. I had no cares or worries, my mind was at ease, and I just entered into the relaxing moment.
Fall/Autumn is upon us and I love it. I love bundling up against the cold outside, wearing that favorite, broken-in sweater and/or jacket, the thick warm socks or tights, a colorful scarf wrapped around the neck. Driving with the heat comfortably blowing out the vents while the red, yellow, brown and orange leaves whirl around the car.
But my favorite moment is snuggling in my bed and/or in that favorite comfortable chair while listening to the outside and/or reading a good book. Get a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, some shortbread cookies, biscotti, a piece of cake, a cupcake, a piece of pie, a danish and enter into the moment. I close my bedroom door, get into my pajamas or loungewear, and dive into a freshly made bed with the sheets and comforter smelling like powder, perfume or the “fresh country air” laundry detergent I used to wash.
Sometimes I fall asleep and at other times I praise God, thanking Him for the beautiful, peaceful moment. M soul is at ease and I am free.
You can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy on those gray Saturday mornings (with a breakfast sandwich from the local deli) and/or Sunday afternoons. With your spouse you can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy. And with your family, at the kitchen table or in the family room (with the fireplace going), enjoying each other’s company and the relaxing moment, watching television, reading, chatting or just lounging.
Snuggle, snuggle, comfy, comfy…Relax, Relate, Release!!!
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.
Fall/Autumn is upon us and I love it. I love bundling up against the cold outside, wearing that favorite, broken-in sweater and/or jacket, the thick warm socks or tights, a colorful scarf wrapped around the neck. Driving with the heat comfortably blowing out the vents while the red, yellow, brown and orange leaves whirl around the car.
But my favorite moment is snuggling in my bed and/or in that favorite comfortable chair while listening to the outside and/or reading a good book. Get a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, some shortbread cookies, biscotti, a piece of cake, a cupcake, a piece of pie, a danish and enter into the moment. I close my bedroom door, get into my pajamas or loungewear, and dive into a freshly made bed with the sheets and comforter smelling like powder, perfume or the “fresh country air” laundry detergent I used to wash.
Sometimes I fall asleep and at other times I praise God, thanking Him for the beautiful, peaceful moment. M soul is at ease and I am free.
You can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy on those gray Saturday mornings (with a breakfast sandwich from the local deli) and/or Sunday afternoons. With your spouse you can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy. And with your family, at the kitchen table or in the family room (with the fireplace going), enjoying each other’s company and the relaxing moment, watching television, reading, chatting or just lounging.
Snuggle, snuggle, comfy, comfy…Relax, Relate, Release!!!
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Who I Am In Christ
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the second of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am a new creature……………………………….. 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am the temple of the Holy Ghost…………………1 Corinthians 6:19
I am redeemed from the curse of the law…………..Galatians 3:13
I am accepted in Christ……………………………..Ephesians 1:6
I am reconciled to God……………………………..2 Corinthians 5:18
I am beloved of God………………………………..1 John 4:10
I am a saint………………………………………….Romans 1:7
I am holy and without blame before Him…………..Ephesians 1:4
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am a new creature……………………………….. 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am the temple of the Holy Ghost…………………1 Corinthians 6:19
I am redeemed from the curse of the law…………..Galatians 3:13
I am accepted in Christ……………………………..Ephesians 1:6
I am reconciled to God……………………………..2 Corinthians 5:18
I am beloved of God………………………………..1 John 4:10
I am a saint………………………………………….Romans 1:7
I am holy and without blame before Him…………..Ephesians 1:4
Monday, October 19, 2009
What are your Goals???
GOALS – ACHIEVABLE, ATTAINABLE!!!
Over the past two years, I have been coming across a lot of articles and writings about putting your goals in writing. Some say to write down your goals and the steps to be taken to achieve your goals. Others say to just write them down and don’t worry about how you are going to achieve them but just keep reviewing your goals and “you will become more conscious to what you want to achieve and you will take ACTION.” Then there are the ones who say to write down your five year goals, one year goals, six month goals and three month goals. Monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals.
Well I’ve done them all. The five/four year goals, yearly goals, six month and three month goals and monthly goals. And I try to review my list (s) of goals/desires/wishes every week.
Out of the 30 goals that I wanted to achieve and/or do for the year 2009, so far I have only reached 5!!! I’ve starting losing weight, exercising 3-5 times per week, eating healthier, get togethers with friends, and increased my volunteering. Here are the 25 I have yet to reach:
7 night 8 day vacation @ Walt Disney World at the Swan Hotel
a shopping tour to Italy in November 2009
Operating LKG Designs Inc (my jewelry design firm) successfully
Become debt-free!!!
Increase savings account, house fund and fun fund
Lunch or dinner at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill restaurant
3 spa days
lunch or dinner at the Legal Seafood restaurant
attend social/business networking meetups
explore NYC- Soho, Harlem, Greenwich Village
a Movado watch – Esperanza style
a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes
a trip to Seattle to visit family
a black EPI leather Louis Vuitton Alma handbag
Monthly breakfast. Lunch and/or dinner with my Mommy
Get togethers with certain family and family acquaintances
A ferry ride to Fire Island
A trip on the Circle Line around Manhattan and on the Beast jetboat around Manhattan
Have my hair done every four weeks
Have manicure/pedicure every two weeks
A trip to Charlotte, NC
A gemology course
A beading course
To see The Lion King on Broadway
In addition, I have yet to find a fulltime position as a Personal Assistant/Concierge at my desired salary with bonus and benefits!!!
I started getting frustrated and disappointed that I have only reached five of these goals and because the ones that I wanted to happen at a certain time didn’t happen. Then I realized that the year is not over yet and that they can still happen. I have approximately two and a half months left. With God All Things Are Possible!!!
Over the past two years, I have been coming across a lot of articles and writings about putting your goals in writing. Some say to write down your goals and the steps to be taken to achieve your goals. Others say to just write them down and don’t worry about how you are going to achieve them but just keep reviewing your goals and “you will become more conscious to what you want to achieve and you will take ACTION.” Then there are the ones who say to write down your five year goals, one year goals, six month goals and three month goals. Monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals.
Well I’ve done them all. The five/four year goals, yearly goals, six month and three month goals and monthly goals. And I try to review my list (s) of goals/desires/wishes every week.
Out of the 30 goals that I wanted to achieve and/or do for the year 2009, so far I have only reached 5!!! I’ve starting losing weight, exercising 3-5 times per week, eating healthier, get togethers with friends, and increased my volunteering. Here are the 25 I have yet to reach:
7 night 8 day vacation @ Walt Disney World at the Swan Hotel
a shopping tour to Italy in November 2009
Operating LKG Designs Inc (my jewelry design firm) successfully
Become debt-free!!!
Increase savings account, house fund and fun fund
Lunch or dinner at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill restaurant
3 spa days
lunch or dinner at the Legal Seafood restaurant
attend social/business networking meetups
explore NYC- Soho, Harlem, Greenwich Village
a Movado watch – Esperanza style
a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes
a trip to Seattle to visit family
a black EPI leather Louis Vuitton Alma handbag
Monthly breakfast. Lunch and/or dinner with my Mommy
Get togethers with certain family and family acquaintances
A ferry ride to Fire Island
A trip on the Circle Line around Manhattan and on the Beast jetboat around Manhattan
Have my hair done every four weeks
Have manicure/pedicure every two weeks
A trip to Charlotte, NC
A gemology course
A beading course
To see The Lion King on Broadway
In addition, I have yet to find a fulltime position as a Personal Assistant/Concierge at my desired salary with bonus and benefits!!!
I started getting frustrated and disappointed that I have only reached five of these goals and because the ones that I wanted to happen at a certain time didn’t happen. Then I realized that the year is not over yet and that they can still happen. I have approximately two and a half months left. With God All Things Are Possible!!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This will be the first of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am now God’s child ……………………………….......1 John 3:2
I am born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word ……1 Peter 1:23
I am loved by Christ …………………………………………Revelation 1:5
I am forgiven all my sins ……………………………………Ephesians 1:7
I am justified from all things ………………………………………Acts 13:39
I am the righteousness of God ……………………………… Corinthians 5:21
I am free from all condemnation ……………………...……Romans 8:1
I can forget the past …………………………………………Philippians 3:13
Finally my brethen, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph. 6:10
God bless!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am now God’s child ……………………………….......1 John 3:2
I am born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word ……1 Peter 1:23
I am loved by Christ …………………………………………Revelation 1:5
I am forgiven all my sins ……………………………………Ephesians 1:7
I am justified from all things ………………………………………Acts 13:39
I am the righteousness of God ……………………………… Corinthians 5:21
I am free from all condemnation ……………………...……Romans 8:1
I can forget the past …………………………………………Philippians 3:13
Finally my brethen, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph. 6:10
God bless!
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