I Dare You…don’t listen!!
Wow! Apparently I’m not the only one who feels television can have a negative effect on the life and attitude. I received a lot of great responses to my Look What Can Happen When You Don’t Listen post last week. (by the way, I love, love, love emails but it is perfectly OK to comment on the site as well)
Anyway, in one of those emails was a GREAT IDEA for a fun experiment… hence the dare:
Take the Challenge
NO TV?
Starting Thursday, March 4, 2010 I dare you/me to turn off the television for 7 Days! That’s right no TV. Keep a little personal journal and send in your observations about this experience.
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What did you do in lieu of watching TV?
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How did you feel?
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What did you like about it?
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What did you dislike about it?
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What surprised you about this experience?
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Do you think it made a difference in your mood or attitude?
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And of course… did you cheat?
If you are game sign up in the comment section. On March 4th I will write a post announcing that start of the dare. We can share our thoughts by returning to this post and commenting throughout the week, or whenever you feel like it.
Can you give up television for Seven Short Days out of your life?
Come on, have some fun with this and take the dare! Pledge your commitment today!!
Look What Can Happen When You Don’t Listen!
I don’t watch much TV and I recommend you don’t either. From personal experience I know it’s the quickest fastest way to suck all the positive energy out of your morning, day and life.
It sounds so simplistic and yet the results that can be garnered from following this advice are nothing short of staggering. Like all habits, developing the “habit of not watching TV” can be harder to do than one might think. I find myself easing back into catching a piece of news here and there and suddenly realizing I’m kidding myself and tuning into the news each night. Once I recognize this I can actually see the difference in my attitude, creativity and energy level and trace it back to the day I began to plug myself into this incredible powerful negative feed.
Too Much Television
Of course it’s understandable. Marketers, ad agencies and big business have spent billions discovering ways to addict us and it starts at earlier and earlier ages. (cartoons/toys) As it succeeds it is delivered in larger and larger doses. (More on this in my next ezine article) Let’s just agree that tuning out negativity, whether it is from television or unsupportive people is hard to do but the results are well worth the effort.
So…if I don’t watch TV or News wouldn’t it have been possible to miss the inspiring piece below?
Surround yourself with positive thoughts and people and positive information will find you!
Such was the case when I watched this inspiring video recently featured on ABC News that was linked in an email I received! This arrived on a day I really needed to be reminded that:
It’s the journey. Follow your passion and success will be the likely destination.
Click here, http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/odds-dancing-cerebral-palsy/story?id=9596192 and take five short minutes to be inspired. You’ll love this I promise!
P.S. I’d love to know if it reminded you of something you needed to hear, and of course, what that might be. It’s easy, just click on the “leave comment link at the end of this post or feel free to email me at deborah@womenintransitiononline.com!
Happy Valentine’s Day, I love me, I love me not
Welcome to my first Food for Thought podcast. I like to think of this feature as a “speed post.” I don’t know about anyone else but for me writing an article takes quite a bit of time. I carry a little tape recorder around with me to capture what I like to call laser thoughts. Those “hey, that’s a good idea” moments that seem to occur when I am not trying to have a good idea! Anyway, I always review my recordings whenever I sit down to write an article. I keep many of the ideas I think are good and those I erase I wonder what on earth I was doing when I recorded them. Whatever I find on my little idea keeper, a lot of what I keep and think is worthy never gets fleshed out into an article.
It occurred to me you might not always have the time or want to read a lengthy article either. Eureka! Food for thought is born; short inspirational idea and tip podcasts you can access anytime you like!
A Special Announcement and Invitation!
I know, I know… it seems like I have been missing in action lately doesn’t it? But I want you to know that I have been very busy GETTING MY YEAR IN GEAR and now I am excited and pleased to share it with all of you!
A new look, new colors and new ideas and programs to help you
“Get Your Year In Gear!”
THE ANNOUNCEMENT (and busy part)
This is the time of year when many people retire the old and usher in the new.
I believe any time of year is the best time to Get Your Year in Gear and NOW is the perfect time to make the most of your life.
Are you ready to stop just going through the motions of life? Are you ready to stop waiting for a more appropriate time, place or moment to finally shape the life you love?
I have spent the past several months working on new programs to help you kick it into High Gear with the tools and support you need to make it happen. These new programs are designed to help you unlock the obstacles that hold you back from living a life without regrets that is your own unique version of the life you love.
Whether you want personal and private attention to your dreams or the powerful, effective and quite frankly fun energy of your own focus group of likeminded women there is an option that is perfect for you!
So if you’re ready for a new phase in your life take a look at these new programs and let’s TALK!
THE INVITATION (and more exciting news)
I want to cordially invite you to receive my new bi- monthly e-zine.
It will include interesting articles, occasional videos and other inspiring tidbits to keep you motivated and MO-VING toward your unique vision of the life you love.
E-zine Subscribers will enjoy advanced notification for any offered specials, upcoming F.R.E.E. webinars and fun workshops you won’t want to miss!
To SUBSCRIBE simply put your name and email address in the bright green form above and you’ll receive the bi-monthly ezine as well as the complimentary 21 Day Attitude Adjustment E-course, an incredibly simple step-by-step program that shows you exactly how to acquire and maintain a positive attitude.
My blog, which is now called Deborah Speaks, will continue but will have a different format. Yes you will still find interesting bi-monthly articles but something new has been added! Please see the P.S. below!
I have really missed communicating with you on my blog and I am eager to resume my weekly posts. Hope to see you there!
Whew! As you can see a lot has changed so take a moment and browse through the new www.womenintransitiononline.com, and while you’re here I’d love to hear your suggestions or comments. You’re opinion is important to me!
To Your Dreams…
Warmly,
Deborah deborah@womenintransitiononline.com
P.S. Even if you’re not ready for the Get Your Year in Gear Coaching programs be sure to watch for “Food for Thought” a new addition on Deborah Speaks. These are short inspirational idea and tip podcasts you can access anytime you like! They are free, fun and motivational. By the way, if you have a favorite motivational tip, don’t be stingy, share.
Deborah Hayes, CTA Life Coach
Empowering women to live a life of consequence, a life without regrets that is your own unique version of the life you love. About Deborah
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