I just finished watching a Dale Partridge video in which he encouraged transparency in blog posts, so I'm going to go ahead and be transparent:
I AM FREAKING OUT!!!
The deadlines for two of my biggest goals this year (increasing my Thrive clientele and saving up enough for my business/family trip in November) are fast approaching, and I'm just trying to stay on track! I feel like I've had a crash course in marketing and creative thinking, trying to find ways to give more value so that I can truly make this year different.
At the same time that this experience is driving me nuts, it has also helped me digest more deeply something I sort of already knew: There's no push without the pain of desire.
I'm pushing so hard right now. Pushing for results. I'm trying to make sure I make every contact I can, and edifying my services as much as I can. I'm even pushing myself to create products for my Auribus brand (more on that later).
Fear is a great motivator, but, with the help of Denise Duffield-Thomas, I've been able to find motivation and a sense of calm through pinpointing my desires. I pinpointed one specific desire: I want to make sure my youngest sister can join me for part of my trip in November. This desire is so painful (it would SUCK if I failed!!!), I've been able to push forward with more clarity and confidence while I dedicated every little, painful, frustrating step to being able to go on vacation with my sister. It even made my money goal for the month seem more attainable!
Pinpoint what your desires are. Comment below and tell me what some of your most important goals for 2015 are! Are they specific enough? Write them out and tape them to your wall where you can see them everyday. Use your desires to push you to where you need to be.
