Hello From Sandra!

I am such an animal person, and I love all the “fur people” in our house, but lately one has needed a bit more attention. Allen and I have gone back into training mode with our German Sheppard Dog named “Lady”, not because she is biting or destructive…  but because our girl has too much uncontrolled enthusiasm!  She loves people, but quite often they don’t feel the same way when her 80-pound smiling self greets them at eye level!   It seems kind of metaphorical to me, as I watch Lady’s behavior improve with just a few consistent daily rituals:  I can see myself sometimes getting so enthusiastic about what I do, how I can better help my clients and how I can educate myself even more, that I can actually lose focus on the fundamentals that build my business; my enthusiasm has to be controlled, too!  I almost laughed as I realized the parallel one morning… I need my daily rituals as well.  I need to make a “to do” list the night before, and have my “God time” in the morning (as well as my coffee!), and I need to make sure that I exercise every day.  I can’t shortchange myself on any of these things or my mind won’t be clear, and my mood will be affected (my husband will attest to that!).

 

I, like most entrepreneurs, am a high energy person and I need to put my health and well being first, or else I am susceptible to second-guessing, and attention deficit and those are too major things that can really sabotage me at speaking engagement or interview.  So, I am sure those of you who are owners of your own “fur people” can attest… our creatures teach us things when we least expect it!  I am grateful for the lessons.
 
Do you have any rituals that help you focus?  Let me know!  I can share them in a future issue! Email me at Sandra@theMOREYouAre.com 

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