"Bee You Only Better"
BEGIN
When and how do we begin to change our lives for the better? Well, the time is now!!! Make a conscious effort to know better and do better. Whether it is doing better with food or doing better with time, make small steps now and it will soon become a hobby.
Challenge yourself every day, set goals every day. If it helps, write down your daily goals, small steps and it will become second nature before you know it.
My example: In 2022, I decided to stop eating meat and limit poultry. I was not advised by a doctor, I made the decision myself to live a healthier life, afterall, you are what you eat. I wanted to cut meat out all together and cut down drastically on poultry. The year started well, with no meat and eating chicken and turkey probably twice by March 2022. As the year went on, I gradually cut out all meat and poultry and stuck to fish only. In July 2022, I made it my goal to remain pescatarian until the end of the year. I also have a vegan day once per week and vegetarian days twice a week.
EMPOWER
When you empower yourself, you empower someone else. When you tell your story, trust me someone is listening especially if your story resonates with them. If you want to be empowered to make a change, big or small, write it down, talk to someone, watch a video or read a book on the topic. By doing this, it helps to motivate and empower you to take the next steps.
My example: Getting my stand up banner completed. I made a start on my banner a few times in the past but never completed the project as ‘other things’ came up. Just recently an event I was planning was postponed by 4 weeks, which I believe was a blessing from God giving me more time to work on my brand. So instead of procrastinating, I spoke to a friend, she gave me a number to call and within 24 hours, I had all my information gathered, made an appointment with the branding strategist and my banner was completed within a week.
EMBRACE
Sometimes, we need that neutral person to help us put a fresh perspective on life. We have personal challenges, we are all trying to balance work and life, and we are trying to navigate to the next step and pivot where and when necessary. How do you execute on your goals and embrace what is in front of you?
Perseverance, Encouragement and Determination, the PED approach.
- The first step is to write down your ideas and what you would like to pursue. Have immediate goals (today/tomorrow), short term goals (this week, this month) and mid-term goals (this quarter/the next 6 months).
- The second step is to get with an accountability partner . If you don’t have one, contact me and we can work out a consultancy plan. Your accountability partner will encourage you to work on your goals and keep at it.
- The third step is to execute the goals which is done with alot of determination. Knowing your WHY, will keep you motivated and determined to get the job done. It will help to increase your confidence and give you a greater reach towards your goals.
My example: One of my goals (I have many), is to write and publish my OWN book. I have written chapters for 3 x anthologies so now its time to write my own. I have so much material, its just a matter of putting everything together in one place. My goal is a mid term goal - 6 months.