Giving Thanks - WaM - Pay it Forward

What a great time of year...a time to connect or reconnect with family; a time to focus on what we are thankful for; a time to appreciate the help we have received from others in our journey; a time to thank others.

This segues to thoughts of next year - what do we want 2010 to be for us and others? A great time to viualize what our success looks like in action. This is similar to the Word a Month process: seeing the success as if it were in place (present tense); relishing how it feels to have attained this goal (with emotion); actively seeing this goal, not the obstacles (daily affirmation).

I am commited to continuing the Word a Month process - and simply going deeper on my original word. It is still my most important area and my progress has encouraged me to dig a little deeper. I have even seen the negative self talk diminish - it has moved from difficult to moderate.

Starting in December, I will devote blog space to lessons I have learned from my mentors combined with tidbits from intriguing books. Hope to see you then.

'Obstacles are those frightful things we see when we take our eyes off the goal.'

- Hannah Moore

Happy Thanksgiving!

A word a month - CHECK IN

Let's try that post again!!

Since it has been about 15 days since this experiment began, it is time for a check in.

Here is what I have experienced:

EASY - to choose the word
EASY - to write the affirmation in present tense and embellish it in a positive context
MODERATE - to start the day WITH the affirmation
EASY - to recognize the positive impact of focusing on this concept even if missed a day
DIFFICULT - to avoid negative self talk when missed a day, or fell back to the old behavior
EASY - to be grateful for the improvements

And, 'grateful for the improvements' is the best part. Even with the slip ups, I have moved closer toward my desired picture. This topic remains top of mind. And, I notice the difference. How refreshing.

How did it go for you?
What was easy for you? What changes have you seen? Were there any speed bumps (moderate or difficult aspects) for you? Have you added nuances that have worked well for you?

We have 15 more days!

And, then the decision: do we stay with THIS word or consider another? And, even more basic than that, do we stay with this affirmation process?

A word a month - CHECK IN

It has been about 15 days since the experiment began.

How is it working for you?

Here is what I have experienced:

EASY - to select the word

EASY - to write the affirmation

EASY - to think about a positive application

MODERATE - to DO the affirmation each morning

EASY - to recognize