2013 Resolution Makeover

I received the latest issue of HGTV Magazine in the mail a few days ago. (I know, be jealous or better yet, get your own subscription... It is my favorite!) the editor, Sara Peterson writes about how she always ends the year with unfulfilled / unreached resolutions. Sound familiar? Yeah, for me too. She then said her resolution for this year was to make more obtainable goals/resolutions that will help make her year & life better.

I love it. So stealing this idea.

Here it goes. My list for 2013. The things that I will put into place to make this year a great one. (Of course, they are in no special order.)

1. Coffee, latte & in between: I'm taking a stand. If I want a special coffee drink then I'm having one dang it! I get tired of the same ol' coffee with milk & sugar. This year I will learn how to make the Starbucks inspired drinks & enjoy cafe brews anytime I want. (I already made my first latte & know this was an excellent choice for my list. That drink was gooooood!)

2. Get up when the alarm goes off: No more snoozing for 9 minute intervals. When the alarm goes off I'm jumping (ok sliding) out of bed & starting my day! So far, so good. I'm 11 days in & going strong.

3. Turn off the phone: This one will be a doozie for me. In 2013 I pledge to put down, turn off, whatever my phone & focus on my family time in the evenings. No more "quick checks" of Facebook updates or Tweets, no last minute design emails or order filling. When it is family time, my work is put away & my husband & son are top priority.

4. It's time to grow: This year, I want to grow - personally, spiritually, financially. I want to build Inspired Marketing into a beautiful small company that people know & trust for their marketing, design, writing, & social media needs. I want to further my walk with God, developing habits He wants in my life. I want to breathe easy knowing my finances are in order & we are ok when the bills come in. I want to grow!

5. Inspire the world: Well, at least a small part of the world. I want to become an inspiration to someone this year. Whether it be through my superb parenting skills, (I' kidding, work in progress folks. But seriously? Who isn't.) my growing design business, my friendship, my stopping to help a stranger at the grocery store... Whatever! I just want to inspire someone to get up & do what makes them happy.

I think five is a nice starting point, don't you? The list can build as I master these items, but I don't want to overwhelm myself or set myself up for failure (like every year I say I'm going to exercise).

What are your goals for 2013? KISS (keep it simple stupid) - it makes for a much more successful & happy world!

Happy Friday,
Steph

A Special Thank You!

Words cannot begin to express how thankful I am to have such an amazing group of women who I can call my customers.  Yesterday we came together and raised funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, we pushed towards business goals and purchased more mascaras than ever before. 

 

For those of you who participated, I will draw our lucky Satin Hands winner this weekend!  Orders will be shipped early next week - my inventory ran out of mascaras and more had to be ordered.  (What a wonderful problem to have!)

Such a joy to work with each of you.

Happy Friday & Much Love,

Switching into a Legacy

Today I was blessed to spend some time chatting with the amazing Connie Kittson.  Those of you who are not in the “Pink Bubble” do not know how amazing her achievements are – just take it from me, I was honored for the time.

We spoke about my current place.  Not necessarily where I am physically, but mentally & emotionally; how these places are changing my business; how these places are helping my family – hurting my family.  She said several things that I scratched onto a piece of paper that will be carefully folded and stuck into my purse for future pick ups.  Some I have to share here.

“Switch it off”

One of the troubles I’ve had is balancing the hats I wear – I’m a wife, a marketing professional, a Mary Kay beauty consultant, and a friend/family member/stranger/etc.  Each part of my life should receive equal parts and right now, I’m not doing the best at switching from one part of life to the next.  Connie described it as this:

Men are able to focus on the task at hand.  When they are at work, they work.  When they are playing golf, they golf.  They do not think about the negative environment here or the deadline approaching there.  Women, on the other hand, scatter from one corner of life to the next always blurring the “hats” by crossing negativity or positive thoughts from one place to the next.  It’s time to think like a man.  (chuckle here)

The box shows the 4 portions of my life at this time.  As life changes, my boxes will have to tweak to accommodate.  As you see, I’ve split everything equally to show that every part of life has its time, its place and its importance.  Of course, I’ll always be a wife, but now I’ve got time set aside for that and only that.  “Be present in the present”.

“What legacy do you want to leave?”

I want to be known for so much more than just the marketing coordinator of an art gallery.  Life should be about making strides in the lives of others; it should be about using the talents that God blessed each of us with.  When Connie asked me that question I didn’t have an answer – never before have I thought about what I want to leave behind.  Living each day for the day, I’ve missed on thinking about the longevity that will last long after I am gone.  What DO I want to leave when I’m called home?

It is time to start living for my legacy.  I shall “step into [my] greatness” and “allow the talents God gifted [me] to shine”.

Much love, BIG dreams & blessings,

Re: Gumption

I'll post info/updates from seminar - it was truly an adventure - but before I do, I had to share the swift kick in the rear I needed.  Funny thing is, it happened once I got home.  The push and promise I toyed with in Dallas were surely secured yesterday morning when I sat in my wonderful church. 

Seriously think about it... what have you previously strived for and failed to hit your goals?  Gumption is the character to commit and complete!  Check out the video:



reGumption Remix from 12Stone Church on Vimeo.