[Living Out Your Dreams] Is Quitting an Option?
Is Quitting an Option?
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Living Out Your Dreams
The Internet Newsletter of the Center for Balanced Living
In this issue:
- How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
- F*R*E*E and FEE Teleclasses/Group Coaching
- The Dream Movie is Now Available as a ScreenSaver
- Subscribe/Unsubscribe Instructions
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Welcome to the September issue of Living Out Your Dreams and a special welcome to the over 5,000 new subscribers from all over the world. We are glad you are here and hope you enjoy being a part of the community. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to others who would enjoy it.
This issue is coming out early as I will be living one of my dreams in the next week by taking a two-week vacation to Italy. We will be in the Tuscany area so let me know if you are nearby.
In this issue we have 2 new articles, one on How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough, and another that includes a Flow Chart of the Life of a Dream. In it you can see many of the points in the life of a dream where you can get stopped and the choice you have at each point to keep going or not. (hint - choose to keep going ((grin)).
We continue to have individual and group coaching programs to support you, as well as books. And we are excited to announce that the Dream Movie is now available as a screensaver. I have lovingly called it the DreamSaver and you can have it pop up during the day on your computer to gently remind you to keep going for your dreams. I love having it on my computer. More info and a link to order it are below.
We are proud to announce that "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" won yet another award! It was named Best Book of 2005 by USA Book News in the category of professional/career books. We are thrilled that the book that tells the story of so many of the people in the Dream Movie has been recognized as being top in its field. If you have not already done so, check it out.
Have a wonderful month and I'll talk with you when I get back from Italy.
Warmly,
Stacey
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When the Going Gets Tough . . .
By Stacey Mayo
If you truly want to make your dream come true then you may think that quitting is not an option. Actually you always have a choice to keep going or to stop. It is good to know you have that choice. Sometimes it may make sense to stop if the dream no longer fits for you or was not what you thought it would be. Just be sure that you are listening to your inner knowing and not the scared voice in your head (your gremlin) who thinks you may fail and/or is looking for reasons to stop.
Many years ago, a good friend said something to me that really surprised me. She said, "You get stopped so easily." I was surprised because it was not something I was even conscious of at the time. But something in it resonated as true, and I resolved to change that pattern.
Now, 12 years later, I have gone past many of the places where I would have stopped before. And I have the results to show it - a wonderful marriage, an extremely successful business doing what I love, and a published book that has won 2 awards. The truth is, when the going gets rough, I still contemplate stopping. I contemplated stopping at some point during each of the successes I named above. But the amount of time I stopped got shorter and shorter and then I looked at how to get past the obstacle(s) and move forward again.
When do you typically get stopped or where are you stopped now? How can you move past it?
- If it is too hard, look for how you are making it hard and how you can make it easier.
- If you don't know how, find resources to show you how (people, books, workshops, coaches, etc.).
- If you think you are too old, you probably are not. What is the best way to spend your remaining time on this planet?
- If you are too tense or attached to the result happening soon, ask yourself "what would help me relax?"
- Too sick? How can you either get well or tweak your dream so you can do it with your ailments?
I recently heard from a person who was transitioning to a career in law at age 60 and was questioning if she was too old. After seeing the Dream Movie, she realized she is not. You go girl! I heard from someone with post polio syndrome who has climbed mountains and seen all the places in the world she wanted to go, on a crutch.
Anything is possible.
Get support for your dreams and go for it until you get there! All we have is time. You might as well spend it going for what you want.
Flow Chart of a Dream
By Stacey Mayo
I thought about the typical places people usually get stopped in going for their dreams and came up with this flow chart. At every point (plus many more points too numerous to list) you can decide to go forward or to stop. Which of these points sound familiar to you? Where do you contemplate stopping?
1. You have no idea what you want to do > You can either:
(a) Make the decision to uncover your dream *
(b) Continue living a complacent existence
2. You know what you want to do/be/have > You can either:
(a) Commit to making it happen
(b) Daydream about it wistfully, not believing it is possible
3. You have so many ideas and dreams, that it is hard to choose just one > You can either:
(a) Focus on one big idea at a time until you make it happen and then add another
(b) Try to do them all at once and make minimal progress on any of them
4. You have committed to make your dream happen but don't know how > You can either:
(a) Find out how from people who have done similar things ("I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" is a great source for proven strategies)
(b) Stop because you don't know how, aren't good enough, etc.
5. You have learned how some others did it but are not sure you can do it > You can either:
(a) Go for it one step at and time, increasing your confidence as you go and get the support of others (perhaps a coach)
(b) Stop because you are afraid of failing, ending up destitute or a myriad of other reasons
6. You start moving forward and it doesn't happen as easily as you had imagined or hoped and/or you make mistakes > You can either:
(a) Learn what you need to do differently and try again
(b) Stop because it's too hard
7. You make a couple of successful steps forward > You can either:
(a) Celebrate your successes and keep moving forward
(b) Stop because the idea of success is just too scary
8. Something unexpected occurs that takes you away from focusing on your dream > You can either:
(a) Take care of whatever you need to do and then get back on course
(b) Stop because you got distracted
9. You keep going forward until you achieve your dream > You can either:
(a) Bask in the wonderful feeling of having achieved it and celebrate
(b) Be critical of how long it took you and play down your success
At each step along the way, which will you choose A or B? The choice is up to you.
* If stuck in determining what you are passionate about, you can get help. Is Your Ladder Leaning Against to Wrong Wall? is a good place to start to uncover your purpose.
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New! The Dream Movie is Now Available as a ScreenSaver
The Dream Movie has been seen by over 200,000 people around the world and has impacted the lives of people of varying cultures, ages and occupations. Now you can download the Dream Movie and have it as a reminder on your computer to help you keep focused on your dreams. Set your computer to play the screensaver as frequently as you want. Turn the volume up or play it silently. It is up to you. We all need structures to remind us we can make our dreams come true. The DreamSaver is an inexpensive way to do just that.
PLEASE NOTE: AT THE CURRENT TIME, WE ONLY HAVE A PC VERSION. IT DOES NOT WORK ON MACS (they are working on this)
To be one of the first to have your own copy of the DreamSaver, go to our on-line store (http://www.igetpaidtodothis.com/online-store.htm)
and scroll down to the second item. You can download it and have it up and running in minutes.
Group Coaching Programs: What are they?
Group coaching programs are held over the phone so you can attend from anywhere in the world. These programs are typically 4 months in length and are attended by people just like you who need support in clarifying and living their dreams. The programs teach proven strategies but also coach you on how to best attain your goal given your personal situation. The group size is limited so you get individual attention and you have a buddy to support you as well. We currently have 2 group coaching programs:
F*R*E*E and Fee Teleclasses
How To Create and Maintain a Six-Figure Practice Utilizing the Law of Attraction Plus Inspired Action
Date: Thursday, October 13th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Tuition: F*r*e*e
Led by Stacey Mayo aka "The Dream Queen"
This class is for all entrepreneurs/practitioners, from those just starting out to those who have been practicing for a while but would like to take their business to new heights. You will learn how to use the law of attraction to create a thriving practice with ease as well as practical steps you can put into place immediately following the class. If you love what you do, but dislike certain aspects of marketing, this class is for you. Learn how to market your business in a way that works for you. The process of growing your business can be just as much fun as coaching/consulting or whatever your specialty is.
To register and for more information, go to www.teleclass.com, go to 'search classes' and type 'Stacey Mayo' under Instructor.
Hope to see you there.
Living Your Dreams Teleseminar/Coaching Group
Next Group: I was not planning to hold another group until January, but due to increased requests, I will start another group in the beginning of November if demand warrants. Let me know if you would like to participate in November by clicking here: Group Coaching Program Information.
Imagine in a few short weeks, you could be on the way to making your greatest dream come true... .
Here is what a recent participant had to say:
"My participation in the Living Your Dreams coaching group has far exceeded my expectations and I have accomplished and learned so much more than in all other training programs and seminars I have attended. Having worked at corporate headquarters in a Fortune 500 company for 23 years, I had my share of leadership training, team building and 1:1 goal management. The tools and principles Stacey teaches were easy to practice and I am now closer to my dream than ever before and the journey is more rewarding! Thank you, Stacey!"
Karrie King
Owner, Joyful Spaces Consulting, California
Joyful Spaces
Living Your Dreams is a group coaching program that was designed specifically to support and help you get the results you've only dreamed of by implementing the strategies used by extremely successful people outlined in "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!".
I know for a fact what a difference implementing just a few of these strategies can make, both from my own personal experience and from the work I've done with my clients. I also know that it can be challenging to do that on your own. Well, now there is help! Working with a group is great because statistics show that people who have support, including attending group meetings, always do better than those who don't - 100% of the time.
This group is great for professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, those who want to start their own business and anyone who has a dream and wants support in making it happen. And the good news is you can do it over the phone from the convenience of your own home or office.
For more information, go to Group Coaching Program Information, or paste this link in your browser - http://www.igetpaidtodothis.com/coachingprogram.htm.
Career Seekers
A companion teleprogram to the book, "I Can't Believe I Get Paid to Do This!"
Starts in October
Fee: Less than half the price of individual coaching
Led by Hallie Crawford
Discover what you want to be when you grow up. Imagine what it would be like to have greater direction, confidence, a sense of empowerment - and to look forward to getting out of bed in the morning! So many people want a career they can enjoy, but don't know what they want to do or how to go about figuring it out. Some find themselves at a crossroads and are unsure what path to take. Here is a way to learn from real people what they did to become successful. Discover proven strategies used by remarkable people who have made their dreams a reality. Plus get tools and support to begin to find out how to create your own path and find a career you can be passionate about. You don't have to settle for less. You can have a career and life you love.
For more information, click here.
Stacey Mayo Named Georgia Author of the Year 2005, Best Self-Help Book
and
"I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" named Best Book of 2005 by USA Book News in the category of Professional/Career Books.
Don't forget to order the book everyone is talking about!
Read the in-depth success stories of some of the people from the Dream Movie, such as Loral Langemeier, John Dessauer and Mary Youngblood. Learn how they did it and you can too. Order "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This! Remarkable People Reveal 26 Proven Strategies for Making Your Dreams a Reality" and receive 2 free bonuses when you order from my website: How To Succeed in Any Economy and From Starving Artist to Affluent Artist. For
more information or to order on-line click here.
The book may also be ordered from your local Barnes and Noble or Borders Bookstore, or ask your local library to order it.
Want to discover your purpose?
Then download the workbook, "Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall?" and get the tools and exercises you need to unlock your purpose in life. For more information or to order on-line click here.
About the Coaches:
Learn more about the coaches at the Center for Balanced Living at About the Coaches. To find out more about our coaching services, please visit The Center for Balanced Living.
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