Clearing Money Clutter

10. May 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Money, Practical Strategies · Tags: , ,

It’s springtime & maybe you’ve thought about cleaning out closets, garages and other clutter gathering corners of the house to launch your spring cleaning. Have you considered your “Money Clutter” though?
Do you have piles of receipts & bills loitering about your space? Does loose change seem to find it’s way into all your pockets, the bottom of your purse or scattered onto any horizontal surface it can find? Is your wallet bulging for all the wrong reasons?

Ok, really? Does anybody actually even DO spring cleaning anymore? I don’t know anyone who does. Although it does seem like the change in season inspires clearing out the unnecessary & I sure have seen loads of garage sales… so maybe I’m just out of the loop.

In any case, I DID spend some time a couple months ago clearing up my own money clutter. I didn’t realize I had so much (which is usually the case with any aspect of life we haven’t taken a close look at lately). I got so diligent with clearing out the money clutter, my shredder busted a gear (literally)!!!

I also “found” some money I didn’t even know I had. That’s pretty cool.

And since then, I’ve been working through some brand new material on money with a few clients (as well as myself). The results have been amazing! Mindset shifts, renewed energy around money & business and cold hard cash! One person got $500 back from a loan (less than 2 weeks after our session together).

Money Breakthroughs!!!

When you clear out clutter, it really does make space for new energy & new opportunities. Not just for you… also for those around you. As an example, my SO had a very lucrative employment opportunity come to fruition rapidly and we’ve had a steady stream of income from a side venture we’re working on together. These circumstances transpired so naturally, they felt virtually effortless.

That’s what happens when you clear away the money clutter. These practical steps not only have the obvious, immediate tangible result of getting your money in order… they also clear the energetic space for new opportunities to flow in.

When you combine that with super practical steps that shift your habits & mindsets about money, almost effortlessly… you get huge Money Breakthroughs!

What does that mean? Bottom line, in real-world, practical terms… it means you can earn more money, save more money (without going on a budget) & feel brilliantly confident about your money decisions.

Sounds good to me. How about you?

Here’s a quick & easy exercise for you…
#1 – Take a piece of paper & jot down 3 areas where you know you have money clutter.
#2 – Now, decide on at least one action to take in the next 24 hours to start clearing that clutter up.
#3 – Do it! (of course)

Stay tuned for my NO COST video series. It’s coming out next week & I think you’ll love it!

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Focus on Implementation

04. May 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Practical Strategies · Tags: , , , , , , , ,

If you’ve ever invested in a book, an audio program or any type of training and NOT gotten the results you invested in because you didn’t implement what you learned, listen to today’s audio blog to learn 2 simple tips on how to make better decisions about investing in training…  so you DO get the results that are worth investing in.

Focus on Implementation – Audio Blog

 

 

Millionaire Marketing Plan…

26. March 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Money, Practical Strategies, Your Biz

Have you noticed how many “gurus” are touting million dollar businesses?

Does it seem like that’s really feasible for you?

Or does it feel totally out of reach?

Honestly, it seems a bit out there for me.

Today though, I seriously asked myself, “What would it take to make my business a million dollar business?”

I realized I could use the same tools I use to plan my current business and simply change some of the numbers, think a little bigger and use my imagination to envision my business as a million dollar business.  I could utilize the practical forecasting tools I always use and actually come up with a plan to earn a million dollars in my business in the next 12 months.

Well, that was pretty cool.  I am a huge proponent of expanding possibilities!  The best way to do that is to look at something that doesn’t seem possible and ask “what if?”

You want to know what realization I came to?

Anyone can create a million dollar marketing plan, fall short and still be successful.  Think about it!  If you only get halfway to your goal, you’ve got half a million dollars.  If you only make it 25% of the way, you’ve got a quarter million dollars.  Even if you only get to 10% of your goal, you’ve got a 6-figure business!

I’d say that’s pretty successful…  and you can continue to increase your income each year!

So, why not create a million dollar marketing plan?  Even if it is just for fun…  to expand your reality of what is possible.

Marketing, Mission & Maliciousness

08. March 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Practical Strategies, Your Biz

Are you ever skeptical when you hear someone telling you that helping you become successful is their mission?  Do you question their sincerity & feel they are most likely just trying to get you to buy what they are selling?

I know I’ve wondered how sincere some “experts” are when they express their desire to help.  I also know there are so many coaches, consultants, speakers, trainers and other professionals out there who sincerely do want to support others in their success.  I know there are  loads of talented, sincere, passion-based business owners out there who are struggling to market in a way that catches the attention of their best potential clients AND remain in integrity with their own values AND be perceived with the sincerity they feel in their hearts.

Are there any so-called experts out there who really don’t have our best interest in their hearts?  I’m sure there are.  Are most of the people out there claiming to want to help doing so out of maliciousness and greed?  I don’t believe most of them are.

My belief is that if you will see, attract and experience exactly what you are looking for.  If you see the world through cynical eyes, assuming everyone is running a scam and out to rip you off, that is what you will experience…  even if the person you’re dealing with is truly in it for your best interest!  Your perception colors the way you experience any event in your life.

If, on the other hand, you view the world with optimism, knowing that you will be attracted to those who can truly help you reach a new level of success, that is what you will experience…  Yes, even if you happen to be dealing with someone who doesn’t necessarily have your best interest at the top of their mind.

I’m not suggesting you work with someone you have a clear instinct to stay away from, of course.  Trust your gut & know what feels right for you, then go with it.  Don’t spend your energy worrying about whether that person is really sincere or not, second guessing yourself.  If you are inspired to follow a particular direction, there is a reason for it.  Deep down, we all know what is best for us.  Any doubts that come up in conflict with that deep down knowing is simply fear stepping in our way.

My mission is to support you in your success & that is sincerely from my heart!

Here’s to your endless prosperity & success…  wherever you might find it,

Jen

p.s.  Experience your fear, then step around it, through it or whatever it takes…  to get to what you desire.

Clearing Money Clutter

13. February 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Jen's Life, Money, Personal Core Strengthening, Practical Strategies · Tags: , ,

Have you ever had one of those “Oh my gosh! I never realized that about myself!” moments?

A week or so ago, I was sitting at my desk on a training call & through the earpiece of my headset I heard the trainer ask us to make a list of who owes us money. Well, my first thought was that no one owes me money…. I don’t lend out money! Still, I had my paper in front of me & my pen in my hand, getting ready to write down whatever might come to mind.

The pen went to work, almost as if on it’s own. The next thing I knew I was looking at a list of seven items!!! Seven!!! Three from former relationships; two from family members & two small banking errors I needed to handle. I saw a pattern, mainly in the debts owed to me by the people in my life.

I guess I’ve always known I have difficulty asking for money I’ve lent to be returned. I’ve always had the attitude that if someone borrows money with the agreement that it be repaid, they ought to be responsible enough to handle that obligation without a constant reminder. No, it’s not just money, I am not comfortable asking for anything to be returned to me if I have to ask more than once!

This rush of understanding came over me like a wave.

Books I’ve lent out suddenly popped into my head. I even tell people I don’t lend out books. I’ll recommend a book or I’ll give one as a gift. I just don’t lend them out because they don’t get returned. And I don’t lend money because it irks me if people don’t pay it back right away & I have to ask, especially if it’s not handled the first time I ask.

Not lending stuff probably seems like an obvious conclusion to come to and I guess it sounds pretty logical & rational. You know what though? That attitude felt completely “icky” to me. It feels stingy & greedy and that’s not who I am. I like to share! It just doesn’t feel safe anymore.

Wow! That just sucks. I need to make some new choices!

I’ve been choosing not to expect or even ask for what is mine to be returned. Most importantly, I recognized the bottom line impact that was having in my life. I’ve missed out on the value I could bring into my life with money I’ve earned & allowed someone else to spend without paying it back. I’ve been allowing others off the hook from taking personal responsibility for their agreements with me. And I’ve allowed my attitudes to be skewed from cynicism because of my own choice not to hold others accountable.

I absolutely knew, at the core of my being, that this behavior was a choice I had been making, somewhat subconsciously, and it was NOT serving me (or the people around me) at all.

What an eye-opener! I consider myself pretty enlightened & aware. Still, I am always open to learning & seeing something new about myself. And when I do see something new about myself, I usually handle it pretty well.

THIS, however, was unsettling, to say the least. No! It was downright upsetting. It literally brought tears to my eyes. In fact, as I’m writing this, I am re-experiencing that feeling to some extent & it is bringing tears to my eyes again.

That might seem like a bad thing. It wasn’t & it isn’t. Sure, it was painful at first to recognize what I had been doing to myself. Then I forgave myself for it & decided to immediately change my choices.

And I do mean IMMEDIATELY! I expect people to hold to their word with me. It is their choice whether they actually DO keep their word, however I will not change my expectations either way.

If you enjoyed this story & would like to experience an awareness about your own money habits or behaviors, on Friday, I will be announcing a brand new training on “Clearing Your Money Clutter”. I found this process so enlightening, enriching & practically useful that I want to share it with as many people as possible! My goal is to have 100 people attend this training, which I’ll be holding either via teleclass or webinar. If you or anyone you know could benefit from an awakening like this, please watch for Friday’s email announcement & share it with them…  Or be sure you both sign up for my mailing list & the announcement will be delivered straight to your inbox.

 

It Amazes Me!!! (Networking Taboos)

26. January 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Practical Strategies, Your Biz · Tags: , , ,

It amazes me how many people still blatantly commit the most horrendous networking taboos!

Now, I can sense that some (if not all) of these people are wonderful, lovely people under “normal” circumstances.  They put on their “networking hat” and become another person altogether.  Why?  Be yourself.  That’s your best bet.

I know, I still haven’t explained specifically what I’m talking about.  I’ll get to it.  Or perhaps it will be revealed in it’s own time.

Let me ask you…  When you meet someone new, do you introduce yourself and start spewing on about yourself, your hobbies, whatever…  without even pausing to give the other person an opportunity to share their name?  Then, when you’re done with what you have to say, walk away and do the same with the next person you see?

I’m guessing your answer is a resounding “NO!”

Then why would you ever do that at a networking event?  I call that getting “card pushed”…  getting a card pushed into your hands, the person spews off their schpeel and POOF, they’re gone…  on to the next “victim”.  I can tell you that when that happens, I remember the person.  It doesn’t, however, inspire me to hire them or to refer them.

It may be good cause, however, for them to hire me.  I can certainly teach them new ways to interact at such events.  I can give everyone one tip right now…  Show a sincere interest in others first.

If you’d like to read about more networking blunders, check out this classic article I wrote…  you’ll note that being a “card pusher” is number one on the list!

 

Real People…

29. December 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Jen's Life, Personal Core Strengthening · Tags: , , , , , , , ,

I appreciate & focus my attention on the “real” people in my life.

Real people are those who stand strong in who they are.

They are who they are & you know where you stand with them.

You can tell a real person what you really think & even if they get mad about it, they won’t hold a grudge.

Their opinions & personality are the same no matter whose company they are in…  because who they are is not based on who else is there & what those people might think.

Real people are real.

Real is not always “pretty”.  It’s not wrapped up in a big blue bow.  Real can be messy at times.

Real is, however, always beautiful in the ways that truly count.

Real allows you to be who you are, not who you think others think you “should” be.

Real gives you the freedom to find your true gifts & to serve your true purpose in the world.

Real is so much more than words can describe.

Real is the most valuable asset in the world.

I wouldn’t give up “Real” for anything or anyone.

Put Your Personal Energy Where it Counts…

27. December 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Personal Core Strengthening, Practical Strategies · Tags: , , , , , ,

It can be difficult to step away when you know you’re meaning is being misunderstood.  There are times though, when it is futile to attempt to explain yourself.  It may be rare for you or it may be common.  Either way, most everyone has experienced at least one time when the situation got worse & worse as they attempted to explain their true meaning.  The person you were attempting to communicate with was so entrenched in THEIR belief of what you meant, they were literally unable to perceive any other meaning.  This may have even happened for you, without you realizing it.  Have you ever had a conversation that seemed to go around in circles.  Have you experienced someone being angry or upset with you & their reason didn’t make any sense to you.  Human nature can be strange at times & there are occasions when it is simply better to step away.

It is essential to your own well-being to know when silence may eventually create better understanding than words.  When you have the insight to recognize when your words are not being heard, you can make the choice to stop & allow other people the opportunity to recognize the misunderstanding on their own.  Perhaps they will & perhaps they won’t.

It can be very difficult to do.  It seems like a risk to allow a misunderstanding to continue.  By all means, if the person is willing to listen to you, talk to them!  On the other hand though, if you know your words are not being heard (or not being heard as intended) & they only seem to be causing more contention (however unjustified), there is no point in continuing.  Silence will allow the space for understanding, even though understanding may not occur with every person.  It is also up to them.  However, it is not up to you to make them get that.

Avoid wasting your precious energy on those who won’t listen; on those with closed ears & closed hearts.  Appreciate & focus on those who seek to understand; those who are willing to listen & truly hear; those with love & compassion in their hearts.  The others will come around eventually…  or they won’t.  Putting your energy into forcing that outcome is a waste for you & takes away from those you could be focusing that energy on.

What’s Stopping You?

20. November 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Practical Strategies · Tags:

Yikes!  It’s already November and 2012 is fast approaching.  I find many people are once again, asking themselves, “Where did this year go?”  Yes, I too am asking that question.  We recall our resolutions from last year and notice what we’ve accomplished.

You might also be looking at where you’ve fallen short of your goals this year.  You may be looking at the results you’ve created for your business and wish they were better.  Well, the year is not over yet, so don’t throw in the towel.  Even if you don’t complete your objectives by December 31st, all is not lost.

I’m excited to announce that I’m on track to complete one of my objectives from last year…  Completing a full marathon will be checked off my list by week 1 of 2012.  This is a goal from an entire year ago, yet the accomplishment is no less gratifying.  It’s taken dedication, hard work & tremendous support from a group of fabulous fellow woman runners.  I know I’ll continue to put forth effort until the objective is finished, yet in my mind, it is already done.

You can build that same kind of belief in your ability to achieve what you want for both your business and your life.  You can make the results you want come true.  I am all about possibilities and thinking outside the box.  There is always a way.  And, I can help you find it!

What great adventure would you like to experience in the coming year?  What impact would you like to have on your clients’ lives in 2012?  And what income would you like to create that would allow both of those aspirations to come true?  Whatever that number is, you can achieve it…  and most likely, even more.

My EXCITING NEW GIFT To You…

Are you constantly busy with activities that are supposed to fill your business, only to find yourself spinning endlessly on a rat-wheel, getting clients sporadically…  or worse yet, not getting clients at all…  and definitely not earning enough money to live the life you really want?

One of the biggest challenges a small business owner faces is figuring out how to get the money flowing when they really just want to serve their divine purpose by making the lives of their clients better and easier.

I’ve identified 3, almost universally common, roadblocks and the specific steps you can take to overcome them, so you can earn more money and serve clients in a much bigger way!

I’m excited to announce the debut of my new ZERO-COST teleseminar that could change the way you view your business forever & turn it into a money-making machine, freeing you up to serve your purpose in a bigger way than ever!

 “3 Roadblocks That Keep You From Earning Big Money in Your Business”

Step-by-Step, How To Make Small Tweaks that Eliminate The Invisible Obstacles Keeping You Stuck in Struggle, So You Can Grow Your Business, Serve Clients in a Much Bigger Way & Earn More Money

- Without Sacrificing Your Soul, Your Passion or Your Life -

This ZERO-COST Teleseminar is happening on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00 am Pacific

 PLUS, I’m including downloadable TEMPLATES for all who register early for this complimentary teleclass.

Get the full details…

You’ll learn the 3 Common Roadblocks that could be keeping you from earning the income you deserve in your passion-based business. I’ll give you a hint… they are all mindset based, which is very cool because that means they are all totally within your control & changeable!

I’ll share with you the Top 2 “Reasons” people give for opting out of anything… including actions that could have you living your dreams… And how to make sure those reasons never get in your way again!

You’ll also come away with some insight about how you can maintain your sense of self, your spirituality & your integrity while still earning more money.

I’ll give you an extremely valuable tip that will allow you to create high-end offers, no matter what business you’re in, and blow the roof off your earning potential!

BONUS: You’ll also get a sneak preview of my Brand NEW “Integrity Conscious Entrepreneur” Program.

Please join me Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00 am for this fabulous call.

You are also welcome to please INVITE other fabulous friends to join us… the invitation is open to all.

Register, select “check-out”, fill in the form & “submit order” to receive call-in details via email.

You’ll get access to the downloadable templates at the end of the call.

Dealing with Difficult People

13. September 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Personal Core Strengthening, Practical Strategies · Tags: , , , , ,

It seems to be human nature to want the acceptance of others. Some people, for whatever reason, will simply not accept us.

I am sharing this example scenario with the intention that it will help anyone who is in a situation where they must deal with a difficult person… to create peace and harmony in that situation.

Let’s consider a person who seems to be obsessed with self importance and who is closed off to the possibility of other opinions being as valid as their own. This person asks for more and more, behaving as if they are entitled to have others fulfill their every desire, never even considering giving anything of him or herself. This person becomes angry when you disagree with their opinions and takes it personally when you don’t behave as they want you to, no matter how irrational their desires are. This person will hold a grudge against you for simply disagreeing with them and will justify their own cruel behavior toward you, insisting you are completely responsible for the conflict they are feeling.

This may sound like an extreme example and in some ways it is. As some of you know, there are truly people like this in the world. I know because I have met one or two of them myself and witnessed this type of behavior. I’ve heard people like this referred to as energy vampires and even narcissists. It can be draining and often seems impossible to deal with. In many cases, the best solution is likely to move on without this person in your life.

Under some circumstances though, that is not an option you want to choose. Maybe it is a coworker or family member and avoidance is not possible without harming yourself in other ways. In these instances, you may want to find a peaceful way to co-exist.

The most important concept to understand here is that it is entirely up to you to create that peace… and it’s only possible for you to do so on your own end. You can only control you, not the other person. You may have already attempted to communicate openly with the person and it was not well received. I am typically an advocate of open communication. At the same time, I have also discovered some people prefer not to have open communication. Some people just don’t care to understand you or where you are coming from.

To peacefully deal with someone in this instance, you can choose not to NEED them to understand you. If explaining yourself causes problems, then don’t explain yourself. You can BE yourself without the permission or understanding of others. If the other person becomes angry, allow them to be angry without interference. Whatever they do to stir up conflict or push buttons, simply remain calm. Respect their freedom to have their opinions and let go of the need to rationalize with them or to explain anything. Express only sincere loving, peaceful and positive thoughts you have to them.

Lovingly be yourself and allow others to be themselves. In other words, Love & Let Live. This will at least give you peace & open up the space for them to choose peace for themselves.

For more support in dealing with difficult people, request a complimentary consultation with me.

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