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A Message from Phyllis
Upcoming Appearances
Feature Article: YOU WON THE LOTTERY -- NOW WHAT?
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Message from Phyllis
Dear Readers,
My grandson, Michael finished 4th grade this week. Since his mother is a teacher and still working, I had the pleasure of his company. We went out to lunch and then to the Dollar Store. He wanted to buy a toy. I told him to take his time as there were so many toys to choose from. I wandered around the store truthfully amazed at what you could buy for only $1.00. I returned to the toy area and Michael said he was having a problem. He couldn’t decide between two toys. He really wanted both of them. I decided that $2.00 was in the budget and I asked to see his choices. The first toy was a plastic sword and the other was a water balloon sling shot. I asked who he would have a duel with. He replied, “My brother Brian.” I said, “no sword.” The water balloon sling shot did not appeal to me either. He said it would be fun and he would use it outside when he was wearing a bathing suit. I suggested we call his mother to get her opinion. When I called my daughter and told her what Michael wanted, I was expecting her to say “absolutely not.” But, guess what she said? “Please buy two because I want one also.” She said it takes two people to have a water balloon fight. I laughed so hard in the dollar store. I also realized how much fun my daughter can be. I told my grandson he had the best mother in the world and he agreed. What silly, fun activity do you want to do? Blow bubbles, jump rope, play hopscotch, ride a scooter or play Frisbee? Do something fun and let me know what you come up with. Have a fun month!
Warm Regards,
Phyllis
Upcoming
Appearances
Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s 8/23/07
Hershey, PA
"How to get what you really want in record time"
Public Seminar for Lawyers 10/2/07
The Hub, Philadelphia, PA
Building Your Practice – Client Relations
Duane Morris Women's Initiative 10/05/07
Philadelphia, PA
"How to get what you really want in record time"
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International 10/11/07
Washington, D.C.
"Clear the clutter in your life”
Association of Legal Administrators Educational Conference 10/19/07
Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE
“Choices – You Are What You Choose”
This
Month's article
YOU WON THE LOTTERY -- NOW WHAT?
Have you ever thought how your life would change if you won the lottery? Since my birthday is this month I have had the pleasure of receiving cards from friends and family. One card had a surprise inside. It was a lottery ticket. Because so many people buy lottery tickets, I’ve been curious about what people would do if they actually won the lottery. I’ve asked clients and friends, what they would do if they had unlimited time and money.
The responses are very interesting. "Go back to school, take piano lessons, learn to speak Spanish, take a photography course, and write a book" are some of them. I know we all have busy lifestyles, but why not do these things now? To be successful in business we must have balance in our lives. When you participate in doing something that you are passionate about, you are in the flow. When we give up flow activities because we don’t think we have the time we take away the things that give us energy. Flow activities energize us.
A client of mine loved to play tennis. He gave up playing in a weekly game, however, because it was too difficult with his work schedule. Very often the first thing we eliminate when our schedules get hectic is the activity that gives us energy. After a few coaching sessions, he put his tennis game back on his agenda. He made time for the activity that energized him. After playing tennis and having fun, he was more effective at work.
Everything we're involved in has energy. Many things have negative energy and drain us. For example, difficult people, stressful clients, unreturned phone calls, lack of exercise, and the disorganized office you've been meaning to clean up, clutter, the car that needs an oil change, proposals that are overdue, etc. etc. These things all drain us of energy. A tremendous amount of mental energy is being used. Think about making up a checklist called "What's draining me?" Write down every little annoyance that you think about but haven’t taken the time to do anything about. It could be as simple as a missing light bulb that you pass every day but haven't replaced. When you complete some of the items on your list you'll see what a powerful effect it can have on your energy level and mood.
Things that give us energy might be some of the things that we would do if we won the lottery. We get energy from listening to music, reading, gardening, traveling, riding a bicycle, playing tennis or whatever we personally find that puts us in the flow. Make a list of things that give you energy or that you would do if money weren't a factor. If it's possible make it a part of your life now.
The good news is that you will be more successful in your business and personal life by doing the things you love to do now. Look at your calendar and make an appointment with yourself. Take that course now or block out some time for writing, painting or whatever it is that gives you energy. In order to take the time you must put it on your calendar. A friend has a very busy schedule, but in order to fit in an hour of basketball or time for himself he makes an appointment with Mr. Freeman. Of course that is when he is a "free man". Send me an e-mail and let me know what one thing you are going to put on your calendar whether you hit the lottery or not and you’ll be a winner with or without the prize. (By the way, the lottery card I received in my birthday card was not a winner!)
Have a great month!
Best always,
Phyllis Sisenwine
Master Certified Coach
Published by
Phyllis Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach, Motivational Speaker and
writer. She works with clients to earn more money, improve time management and stay focused.
To schedule a powerful coaching conversation send an email. Her website is located
at www.powerfulcoaching.com
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