Take Action! Submitted by Tina Smith, Life Coach, TT&J Associates LLC 713-819-4745 / TinaSmithLifeCoach@gmail.com / www.TinaSmithLifeCoach.com Did you take action last week? Did you really? I am curious… Did you start with the easiest item on your list or the hardest? Did you start with the one that had the most ROI (Return on Investment)? If you moved forward with action… Congratulations! In just 4 short weeks you accomplished what many people are un-willing to do. You assessed where you were at, identified what you wanted, planned how to go about getting it, and made six steps towards achieving it. How do you feel? Ready to for the next step? Repeat step 4! That is what it takes, action! Daily focus and attention moves you forward weekly. Weekly moves you into monthly and monthly moves you into the end of the year. What direction are you going in daily, weekly, monthly, yearly? Before you know it, you look back and say, where the heck did that year go? If you write your intention, and place your attention on it, taking action toward achieving it, You Will Achieve It! Oh sure, you say, things will get in the way? Have you ever seen a toddler intent on getting something they wanted? Let’s say it is a piece of candy. What will they do to get that candy? They may ask politely, walk up and get it, whine, cry, throw a fit, ask a friend to ask you… the list goes on and I guarantee you they will think of some way to get what they want. Now as a parent, I have fully used the distraction technique. It has worked. Are you going to let someone, even yourself use the distraction technique and divert you off of your prize? Your intention is worth more than that… You are worth more than that! Do not be distracted! Is there only one way to achieve your intention? I’m going to bet there is a multitude of ways to achieve your intention. A universe full of ways, and if I am wrong and at this moment in time there is only one way to achieve your intention… invent a new way. Keep your focus. Place your attention on achieving what you want. Every day this week I challenge you to write 3 action items you will take toward your intention. Use last week’s exercise to help you determine action items to do if you need to. Remember, every day, 3 action items to complete and if you are not able to complete them in one day roll them over to the next. Always keep 3 on your daily action item list that move you toward the goal you want to achieve this year. "The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving." — Oliver Wendell Holmes, American Poet, Writer, and Physician Are you ready to play at the next level? Need assistance? A quick personal and professional life assessment is available at www.TinaSmithLIfeCoach.com. About Our Show Advisor: Walk a discovering path with Tina Smith, Life Coach. Currently living in Houston, she is a Native Texan. A single mom with two fabulous children who is rediscovering life and herself. Most recently with M. D. Anderson Cancer Center as Associate Director of Performance Improvement, Tina has been on the Harmonic Wealth Journey with James Ray International since February 2008, let go of 60 pounds, stronger, healthier, and outrageously fantastic! Transitioned careers to Life Coaching and ignited the sparkle in her eyes every time a client steps into a new discovery. Life is meant to be lived! Tina Smith has facilitated both individuals and teams through the achievement of their defined game for over 20 years. Coaching personal, volunteer and professional contacts through individual sessions and education courses centering on leadership, change and performance improvement. She creates with an idealistic outlook while valuing the welfare of people. Facilitating committees and board meetings in formulating strategic goals and operational objectives with an innovative and fun slant. Tina coaches people who are ready to remove their blocks and move forward with their life. Life is abundant with opportunities. Are you ready to discover yours?