Comments on: Should Old Craziness Be Forgot & Never Brought to Mind… http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/ Who do YOU want to be when you grow up? Sun, 20 May 2012 10:39:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leah http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-4912 Leah Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:06:33 +0000 http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/?p=2738#comment-4912 Hey, thanks so much for the mention, Michelle! I love that idea of doing a letter to yourself one year in the future on New Year's Day. I'm going to try that this year. I've been doing the one word thing for a few years now (last year's was "Leap.") It's been much better for me than resolutions. This year I heard someone talk about choosing three words, so at the moment I'm thinking Ease, Flow, and Success, but I'm not entirely settled on that. Could those three words be combined into one somehow? Hmm, I'll think on it a little more. Hey, thanks so much for the mention, Michelle!

I love that idea of doing a letter to yourself one year in the future on New Year's Day. I'm going to try that this year.

I've been doing the one word thing for a few years now (last year's was "Leap.") It's been much better for me than resolutions. This year I heard someone talk about choosing three words, so at the moment I'm thinking Ease, Flow, and Success, but I'm not entirely settled on that. Could those three words be combined into one somehow? Hmm, I'll think on it a little more.

]]> By: Michelle http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-4911 Michelle Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:15:58 +0000 http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/?p=2738#comment-4911 I know, Pixie - isn't it so difficult? I think that's part of the reason that my word is "Simplicity" - it helps me reframe things so that I don't start running before I even get off the couch! Coincidentally, Christine Kane just released a <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/free-download-word-of-the-year-discovery-tool/" rel="nofollow">free download</a> today that helps you find your Word-of-the-Year! It's a great workbook - I just gave it a look-see & am planning to dive in this week! I know, Pixie – isn't it so difficult? I think that's part of the reason that my word is "Simplicity" – it helps me reframe things so that I don't start running before I even get off the couch! Coincidentally, Christine Kane just released a free download today that helps you find your Word-of-the-Year! It's a great workbook – I just gave it a look-see & am planning to dive in this week!

]]> By: pixie http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-4910 pixie Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:12:41 +0000 http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/?p=2738#comment-4910 Very interesting. I like the only one goal at a time idea...that's where I make my mistake. I start out great, all these goals and action plans and then I get tired and slack off. One goal. One word. I have to think of a word...there's so many. lol Very interesting. I like the only one goal at a time idea…that's where I make my mistake. I start out great, all these goals and action plans and then I get tired and slack off. One goal. One word. I have to think of a word…there's so many. lol

]]> By: Michelle http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-4909 Michelle Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:11:16 +0000 http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/?p=2738#comment-4909 Krista - I picked a word last year, too (I'm not sure what inspired me to do that...probably <a href="http://whitehottruth.com" rel="nofollow">Danielle LaPorte</a>), but it was amazing how focused I became in 2009 because my word was just that! Since it was just one word, I could put it in the places where I know I un-focus (like every computer I work at) & it was a super-easy mental reminder, too. I'm excited to see what "simplify" brings in 2010! I LOVE the Year of Yes, too! Did you know that one of my Tough (Question) Tuesdays was, "<a href="http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/2009/12/08/tough-question-tuesday-what-can-you-say-yes-to-today/" rel="nofollow">What can you say yes to today?</a>" Obviously, I love bringing this question into your life on a daily basis, & starting your day journaling about it is commitment at it's finest!It's funny, because I've been a Yes Woman all my life, & had to learn how (& when!) to say "no". Now that I feel strong in that, I'd love to go back & start adding in some real "yesses" - not the obligatory ones or ones that I'm suckered into, but the ones that make me excited or bring something new into my life, whether it's meeting a new friend or joining a new class. Actually, I just thought of something that I think I'll say "yes" to soon. Eek! Scary, but so fruitful! Thanks, Krista! Krista – I picked a word last year, too (I'm not sure what inspired me to do that…probably Danielle LaPorte), but it was amazing how focused I became in 2009 because my word was just that! Since it was just one word, I could put it in the places where I know I un-focus (like every computer I work at) & it was a super-easy mental reminder, too. I'm excited to see what "simplify" brings in 2010! I LOVE the Year of Yes, too! Did you know that one of my Tough (Question) Tuesdays was, "What can you say yes to today?" Obviously, I love bringing this question into your life on a daily basis, & starting your day journaling about it is commitment at it's finest!It's funny, because I've been a Yes Woman all my life, & had to learn how (& when!) to say "no". Now that I feel strong in that, I'd love to go back & start adding in some real "yesses" – not the obligatory ones or ones that I'm suckered into, but the ones that make me excited or bring something new into my life, whether it's meeting a new friend or joining a new class. Actually, I just thought of something that I think I'll say "yes" to soon. Eek! Scary, but so fruitful! Thanks, Krista!

]]> By: krista - urbanite http://whenigrowupcoach.com/2009/12/30/should-old-craziness-be-forgot-never-brought-to-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-4902 krista - urbanite Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:36:28 +0000 http://whenigrowupcoach.com/blog/?p=2738#comment-4902 in jess gonacha swift's call for ideas/questions for the january Spring! vlog, i read a comment from someone who also suggested picking a "word" for the year, rather than a resolution. i thought this was such a fantastic idea, and i'm so glad to see you've used it in your life already, michelle! while thinking over it last week, i've decided that 2010 is going to be the "year of yes" for me. my word is going to be: YES! i feel that i need to incorporate more positivity and openness into my life, and i feel that saying yes will really open my life up to new things. YES! is a big word and leaves a lot of room for interpretation. however, i think this is a benefit rather than a drawback because i know there are many places where i can incorporate YES into my life more. for instance: - saying YES to health: eating healthier and working out is something that i have been working on this year and i'm hoping to continue the trend. rather than viewing working out and eating healthy as a restriction, i want to look at it positively. - saying YES to doing what makes me happy: this includes pursuing my creative business and taking the steps to stay in canada permanently (i moved here temporarily in october), so i can live with my boyfriend. these things make me happy, but taking these big risks can be scary. saying YES to these things and accepting risks and challenges is something i need to do. - ...and many more! most importantly, in order to keep myself focused and centered, i have decided that i'm going to keep a journal every day. when i wake up each morning, i'm going to ask myself "what can i say yes to today?" so i can focus upon what is important/scaring me/challenging me every day...and then look at it positively! whew...okay, that was a book! in jess gonacha swift's call for ideas/questions for the january Spring! vlog, i read a comment from someone who also suggested picking a "word" for the year, rather than a resolution. i thought this was such a fantastic idea, and i'm so glad to see you've used it in your life already, michelle!

while thinking over it last week, i've decided that 2010 is going to be the "year of yes" for me. my word is going to be: YES! i feel that i need to incorporate more positivity and openness into my life, and i feel that saying yes will really open my life up to new things.

YES! is a big word and leaves a lot of room for interpretation. however, i think this is a benefit rather than a drawback because i know there are many places where i can incorporate YES into my life more. for instance:

- saying YES to health: eating healthier and working out is something that i have been working on this year and i'm hoping to continue the trend. rather than viewing working out and eating healthy as a restriction, i want to look at it positively.

- saying YES to doing what makes me happy: this includes pursuing my creative business and taking the steps to stay in canada permanently (i moved here temporarily in october), so i can live with my boyfriend. these things make me happy, but taking these big risks can be scary. saying YES to these things and accepting risks and challenges is something i need to do.

- …and many more!

most importantly, in order to keep myself focused and centered, i have decided that i'm going to keep a journal every day. when i wake up each morning, i'm going to ask myself "what can i say yes to today?" so i can focus upon what is important/scaring me/challenging me every day…and then look at it positively!

whew…okay, that was a book!

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