Who are they anyway?

Who are "they"?

The "they"...referenced in your head, sometimes they're specific people and often it's a generalization.  Them. The 'they' that live in your head that truly only exist there. 

How often does what 'they" say or think get in the way of your confidence or the ability to show up as 100% you? More often then maybe you'd like to admit.  That's okay, you're normal and human. Caring what 'they' may think was a survival instinct in the long ago times. Maybe it wasn't described like that and certainly, staying within the boundaries of your tribe was the safe thing to do. The thing that literally kept you alive. 

You're not in those times now but the tribal pull can be so strong. 

What would they do? What would they think?  Exhausting and, again, not really helpful for you and your confidence.

The more you grow your confidence, the more you're going to recognize how little 'they' actually matter.

And possibly more importantly, how little 'they' actually give a rat's ass about what you're doing. Truth. They're consumed with their own things, their own 'they team'.  Maybe they hide it better than you do but it's probably there somewhere deep down.

So how do you get to the point where 'they' start to diminish in importance?

It's a process, a never ending process.  You're not alone and the pain points that are keeping you from confidently showing up are pretty universal. 

Ready to address some of them?


Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...


Pick a situation you're in right now where the pull to please "them" is putting the brakes on something you want to be, have or confidently do.

Let's identify and put to rest some of the most common things or ideas that can get in your way...

• Self doubt...
  

  • This one's popular for sure. You're ready to do something and then you doubt your readiness because you aren't prepared enough or you're not as experienced as someone else.

  • Don't let you be your own biggest naysayer!

•  Fear...
  

  • Don't you wish you could abolish this one?!  The feelings are so real and yet they will step aside the minute you decide to take a step...despite what 'they' may think!

• Comparison,..
  

  • Definitely the thief of joy.

  • When you compare yourself to someone else it's often you comparing what they have to what you don’t have, when in fact, your super power is not that! You're not supposed to have what they have! You're supposed to be shining your brightness around.

Damn "they"!  When the lights go down and the curtain comes up, it's all about you on the stage, and what you offer. Not you trying to be a second rate version of someone else. Recognizing that they feel the same way you do and are looking at you to shine so they can see the breadcrumb trail you're leaving is what it's all about.

Now get to it!  Don't deny the world of you and your particular uniqueness.  We need you!

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,

Ann

Who are they…and why do you care?

Still waiting?

Tick tock...tick tock...

I was having a discussion the other day about "timing". How there's no right or perfect time and yet, this is continually used as a reason to delay, to not get started.

I see you. You have a pain point, something that's getting in your way, holding you back and you wish it was different. Could be a belief, an underlying fear,  a decision you've been "meaning to make", a lack of confidence...

It really doesn't matter what "it" is...

It's the curiosity around the waiting. The wondering...what if?

I'm deliberately referring to it as a "pain point" because waiting for things to get better or to take action can literally be painful.

Where did the idea that there's an ideal time come from? I don't know! That's why I'm asking you!  We talk about the right time as if it's really a thing. People will even use words like the time isn't right right now... based on what?

Delaying making the decision to just get started, and then realizing, regretfully, that time has passed and you could've been feeling so much better about the situation a long time ago. Can you relate?

Ask yourself.

• What's something I'm putting off right now?

• What's stopping me from taking one micro step towards the thing I want to be, have or do? And want is key here...

There's always an underlying want...typically disguised by "I don't want" statements. Start there. Start by thinking about what you want.
It's easier to get started when you're moving towards something you want rather than trying to avoid something you don't want. Seems subtle and yet it's very different.

You have to know what you want and then decide that you're ready to take some sort of unbelievably small step towards it.

Ask for help, sign up for the class, hit send on the email, phone a friend. Whatever it is...the little steps get you in motion. And once you're in motion, that's where the momentum to keep going begins...


Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Pick somewhere in your life where you're waiting for the "right time". A place where you're tired of waiting to feel confident enough to take that step. 

Ponder these questions:

What's holding me back? Probably the same things that hold just about everyone back:

• Not trusting yourself enough to believe that you can do "it", that thing you want to do.

  • Being a beginner and trusting that you CAN grow a new skill.

• Being afraid that someone will figure out that you don't know it all.

  • No one knows it all. NO ONE!

• Having a mindset that keeps you looking for the downside rather than the opportunities.

  • Ask yourself...what if this does work out?

All of this is b******* and it's the thing that keeps you from how close you are to being the most confident version of yourself. From waiting for the right time to taking a step. It really is a micro step.

There's no time like now to get started. Make the decision to act...start with the smallest action. Repeat. Because regret is real and action usually doesn't lead to regret.  

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,

Ann

Still waiting? Tick tock…tick tock…

Are you going through the motions?

Do you 'go through the motions' sometimes? Full disclosure here, I'm working on a big project...and the boots are to my glutes so to speak. The clock's ticking, so for me, right now, I’m doing what I need to do to keep the lights on…going through the motions...

I want to stay in connection with you, that's a priority for sure, and for this week? In order to be consistent and show up in your mailbox, I'm sending you this quick note so that I can focus on my bigger priority for the time being...it's a way to say hi, I'm here, thinking of you. 

I practice what I preach.

How about you?

Maybe your situation is different?  It could be a family situation that needs more of your focus, a health issue that needs some attention, or maybe you're going on that well deserved trip you've been planning. Regardless, something's pulling you away from all of the things that are calling for your attention.

It's okay to stop and gather your focus when you need to and go through the motions elsewhere. Going through the motions doesn't mean you don't give a s**t,  it means that you know where your attention is required, your priority, and you're going to do the minimum to keep all of the "other" things going. It could mean that your other non-negotiables are temporarily modified, you don't necessarily stop doing the other things, you do what you have to do to keep them afloat with the intention of going back to them when you have the capacity.

When you have a bunch of balls in the air and you're struggling to keep them from dropping, ask yourself:

• Which one or two can I put on the backburner temporarily?

  • Create a bookmark to go back and check in on these when you're ready to take them on  again.

You'll collect them later if they matter because quite frankly, sometimes when you drop a ball or two you actually realize they weren't even yours to start with.

Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Have you had to prioritize your world lately? Let's explore for a minute...

A funny thing can happen when you pull back and prioritize...you may discover that:

• The new level of attention you're giving other things is actually more appropriate.

  • Some of the things you've put aside really don't matter when you go back and revisit them.

• What else happens? 

  • You get perspective,  you're managing your priorities and perhaps you realize that some things only required you to go through motions. 

You can't be "on" everywhere, all of the time, it's just not possible.

Where in your life right now do you need to go through the motions and where do you need to double down and focus? It's okay. The whole thing is realizing that's where you're at and that's what you need to do right now. It's temporary.

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,

Ann

Are you going through the motions? That’s okay…

Strikes, spares and misses...

Strikes, spares and misses...what does bowling have to do with building confidence...or any other skill?

This past weekend my family went bowling. All six of us for the first time ever. To be clear, I am not a "bowler" at all, in fact, the last time I went bowling was BC...you know what I'm saying...

The thing is, I couldn't stop unseeing the parallels between bowling and confidence.

In my experience? It boiled down to intention.  Stay with me here...

My intention for the entire night? Connect with my people, have some fun and food...at least initially.  I could see by the way others got going that they had a clear intention of doing well.  How could I tell?  Their posture when they grabbed the ball,  the time they took before they released the ball, all of it and, not surprisingly, they tended to get more strikes, do better overall. Initially.

Perspective -

Strikes

• In bowling it's a win, in baseball? Not so much.

  • Know where you're 'playing' - sometimes it's not about knocking down all of the pins. It's actually about showing up and trying.

Spares

• A chance for "redemption" so to speak. To try again.

  • You can knock down all of the pins the second time around and while technically that's a "spare" a couple of us argued (okay, maybe just me) that it's still a strike. What do you think?

Misses

• In order to get better at anything you have to experience the misses, the gutter balls. When you don't get one single pin.

  • Humbling and yet definitely a part of growing ANY skill. The painful beginning. The starting point.

Remember intention?

I couldn't help but notice as the night progressed, I got a little more focused and did better on a few frames when I did.  I also noticed that as we all got tired the focus shifted from winning to going through the motions. In fact a couple of us declared we were done. 

I know we're talking about bowling here and yet the parallels are there. As intentions dwindled or changed so did performance and outcomes.

When you have focus and intention, you do better, regardless of your skill level. It's just true - no matter what you may be working on.



Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...


Maybe bowling isn't your jam and I'm thinking that the lessons you can learn are universal:

You can't skip to the end and be an expert.  It doesn't work that way.

Be Patient:

• With yourself. Being new at something requires patience.

Consistency:

• Show up. 

  • Think about it. If you bowl once a year, how much will your skills improve?

Persistence

• Showing up regularly. Practicing and preparing. Knowing your outcome. All of these contribute to improving your "game", whatever it is.

Intention:

• Know what you want to get out of each and every interaction. It matters. 

Start with the end in mind. Always.

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

As a Confidence Coach, I help you to be intentional in all of your interactions. Especially those where there's no "do-over". 

Strikes, spares and misses…

It's not "out there"...you gotta look inside...

Hey! Quit looking out there. It's not out there... 

"It's" in you already. Whatever it is you think you're missing, you've probably got it tucked away somewhere waiting to be rediscovered.

Sounds cliche and it's true.

What I love about the work I do is helping people uncover what they already have. They and YOU are a gold mine and somewhere along the way they/you've lost your map. My work is to help you find all those things you lost track of. How did you lose track? You got busy doing life, keeping up with whatever it is that you thought you had to keep up with...neighbours, friends, colleagues. Always looking ahead or behind to see where you were, and suddenly...you lost track...of your focus, your clarity, your confidence, your...

When we're talking about confidence, in particular, you really do have all of the skills, strengths, and capabilities you need to reconnect with your confidence. Even if it's only a tiny spark, you can build on that.

The problem with looking somewhere else for it? Your particular version of confidence is unique to you. Yes, there are Hallmarks of confidence but really, only you can decide what confidence looks and feels like for you. Feels like is probably the most accurate and useful way to connect, because, unless you've had some sort of out-of-body experience, every single thing you've ever gone through in your life has happened in your body.  It's a storehouse of powerful information for you to tap into and use as building blocks for the next thing you want.

What do I mean?

When I reflect on a time when I was confident and allow a previous experience to come to mind, I can't help but notice the following physiological changes that occur in me: 

• There's a definite deepening of my breath.

• Some tension in my shoulders and neck.

• My voice gets slower and lower.

The situation that comes up may vary but the physical sensations are always the same.

What's the big deal?

Over time and through lots of practice, I am able to tap into those "feelings" on demand.  What this means is, that whenever I catch myself heading into a situation where I may not be feeling as confident as I would like, I'm able to:

• Stop.

• Deepen my breath.

• Slow and lower my voice.

And bingo...my brain thinks ah, we're doing confidence. Cool. 

Why does this matter?

It's a skill, so you too, can learn it!  I've worked with clients who are heads of organizations, VPs, directors, and new professionals to this country, from every walk of life, and this has worked for ALL of them and it will work for you too!  

Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Carve out some time this week to practice this exercise:

• Find a comfortable place where you won't be disturbed.

  • Settle in and take some deep breaths to relax. Scan through your body and notice any sensations, tingling, tension, etc. This is your baseline.

• Think of a time when you were confident.

  • The key here is to go for the low-hanging fruit...like you knew you could make a good cup of coffee this morning.

• Whatever comes to mind, trust it.

  • Your brain doesn't do random so get curious. Notice where you "feel" this confidence in your body. Notice any new sensations or where sensations may have disappeared. Pay attention to your breath and heartbeat.

• Sit with it.

  • Recognizing what your version of confidence feels like will take time...

• Practice.

  • Getting familiar with and tapping into your version of confidence takes time and practice...and it's time well spent...

If you don't have the time, or you can't get there on your own, reach out!  I'm really good at what I do.

As a Confidence Coach, I help you to be intentional in all of your interactions. Especially those where there's no "do-over". 

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

It’s not “out there”…you gotta look inside…

Trust "the" process or trust "your" process...

Trust the process? I'm too impatient for that!

It's human nature to want to skip the rough parts and jump to the end and I'm no different than you. Wanting it to be easy.  I know it's a part of the process, my process, and maybe yours too.

Think about what makes for a good story...It's the dragon slaying that makes the cut, not when everything's going smoothly. We tend to share the challenges and how we overcame them. Is a story with no adventure or tension really a story? Yawn.

Last week's blog was the brutal truth about what was going on for me.  Maybe it didn't seem so brutal for you but for me? I felt like I was letting my audience down. Not delivering the value I "should" be delivering.  Who sets that standard anyway? Oh yeah...me.

Last week I had a blog about nothing because that's where I was at. I felt like I had hit some sort of dead end or roadblock. And I let the drama take over. "This is the end, I'll never have a creative idea again", and what I've learned is that when I put out there what's really going on it resonates. It resonates with you as another human being because you get those moments too I'm guessing.

So let's go there.  Let's see if you can relate.

What prevents me from putting myself out there? A few fears for sure...big surprise:

• Judgement.

  • What will they think if I don't have an idea to offer?

  • I'm supposed to be the expert so there are expectations I'm not meeting.

Let's be honest here, the judgement, the idea that I'm an expert and the expectations are all MINE! And you're no different.  We all walk around with this idea that everyone else is judging us and truthfully, most people are consumed with themselves.

Everyone feels these things from time to time. But it sucks when it's happening to you.

• I'm a fraud.

  • The fear that you're going to figure it out...that I don't know it all...and let's face it, I don't!

I live with contradiction. 

My contradiction? I know I'm really good at what I do. Truth.  Sometimes I doubt myself. Also truth. AND the two of them can exist together because as a human being no one, feels 100% on their game all of the time. 

How about you? What's your contradiction?

So what can you do?


Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

What's your contradiction? Where are you rushing to skip the rough part to get to the end?

• Acknowledge.

  • Really noticing and acknowledging what's going on. You can't do anything without this step.

• Explore.

  • Ask yourself, what am I feeling about this? 

• Grace.

  • Take a break.  Allow things to come to you. Let something go if that feels right.

• Next best step.

  • Which can mean you do absolutely nothing. For me? Being honest and letting that be it. Sharing my truth with you.

Recognize it's often just a blip in the system. Trying harder doesn't work. Pausing often does. Getting your bearings and assessing.

It's about knowing the difference between trusting "the process" versus trusting "your process". My guess is that at this stage of the game, you know what works for you.  I know my process and I know it works for me...until it doesn't and that's when I take a pause and reassess. It's a practice.

How about you?  If you don't have a process that's working, reach out. Let's figure it out together. 

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

Trust “the” process or trust “your” process…

I've got nothing...for real...

I am in a creative rut today and so...this is what you're getting.

Permission.

For what?

To do absolutely nothing. To phone it in. To take a break.

I have been wracking my brain and have started at least three blogs. Nothing resonated so instead of forcing or trying to be clever I'm letting you know, that, just like you, sometimes it's just not going to happen AND that's okay!


Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Find a situation where you too are just not feeling it and then...cut yourself some slack.  Ask yourself:

• What's the goal here?

• If I take a break, what will happen?

• Assess.

My guess is, the world won't fall apart!

Have a wonderful week!

As a Confidence Coach, I help you to be intentional in all of your interactions. Especially those where there's no "do-over". 

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

I’ve got nothing…for real…

Could you be more prepared?

Probably...

Why is preparation so important?

Think of the simple things first.

• Would you go outside in the rain without an umbrella or raincoat of some sort?

• Would you plan a camping trip without taking a look at your tent to see if there are any holes in it?

• Would you go on a road trip without putting some gas in your car?

Why would you do those things?

To ensure you have a good experience (whatever the experience may be) by mitigating what could go wrong and being proactive. Because planning and preparation matters, especially in high-stakes situations.

Yet, how many times do you leave things to chance when you're heading into high-stakes scenarios where there's a lot on the table? The equivalent of not checking your tent or getting gas...

Intentional preparation is the key to getting what you want. It doesn't mean you’ll get what you want all the time, AND I can guarantee if you DON'T prepare, you probably won't get what you want.   It's about knowing what your intention is so that when you head into that meeting or conversation you're clear about what you hope to achieve. Because here's the thing...the person who knows what they want and does the preparation before heading into a situation is more likely to achieve the outcome they want. Mic drop. 

Contrary to some schools of thought, you have to do the work to get what you want and that does require some sort of preparation. Perhaps it's reading up on the latest information regarding what you're asking for so that you have your facts straight or checking in with the counterarguments that you may be faced with.

It's never a one-and-done! Repetition. Repetition. Repetition.

Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Are you ready to be more prepared? Ready to stand more of a chance of getting what you want to achieve? Start by choosing one small thing you have coming up where you want to have the best chance of being successful.

Let's get started...

• Intention.

  • What do you want to achieve?

  • Remember last week's blog? Make sure you're focusing on what you WANT not what you don't want!

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•  Do your homework:

  • There's probably one or more people in this situation. What might they want to achieve?

  • Seems obvious and yet you can get tunnel vision when you're focused on what you want.

• Practice.

  • What skills or strengths do you have that you can bring to this situation? Call them to mind.

  • Remember there's another party there. Anticipate what they may say. Practice your responses.

• Repeat.

  • I KNOW! I say this a lot!! That's because you need to practice to build a skill!!

When you start to make intentional preparation a part of your routine, you're going to notice that you start getting the results you want more consistently. Pretty cool.

A big part of what I offer as a Confidence Coach is, helping you to be intentional in all of your interactions. Especially those where there's no "do-over". 

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

Could you be more prepared? Probably…

Are you being clear?

Maybe not…

...don't be late, don’t worry, don't step in the puddle, don't forget the milk...

Parents, bosses, friends, people! Are you being clear?

Are you telling people what you want or what you don't want? I'm not trying to be facetious here, we're really good at expressing what we don't want...all good information for sure, AND... how much more useful would it be to be super clear on what you DO want?

Here's a quick example of how easily and readily we do this...

I'm walking past an elementary school yard on day one of school this past week. As I do, I overhear a teacher saying to her class as they're rushing to the playground  "Don't fight over the bicycles."  I smile to myself, it's such a natural thing to say, however, the way our brains process this is, in order to "not fight", they have to think about fighting first and then think about not doing it. I know it sounds weird but any time you say don't to somebody the first thing they have to do is think about doing that thing that you don't want them to do...so the kids have to think about fighting, you have to think about forgetting the milk, about stepping in the puddle...before you get to the part about 'not' doing it...it's tricky, right?! Just a small example of how we tend to be really clear on what we don't want and maybe not so good at articulating exactly what we do want, which, let's face it, is so much easier for everyone.

How many times have you said "Don't forget to pick up the milk (or whatever it is)" It's a habit and we all do it. I want to suggest that being clear on what you want in the little things will translate over to the big things and that's going to be really useful if speaking with confidence and getting results is in your plans.

Stating what we want is so much more useful. So what could that teacher have said?

• Intention.

  • Be conscious of what action she wants the kids to take.

  • Instead of "not fighting" what would she prefer that the kids DO?

  • Articulate that to the kids. Maybe something like, remember to take turns on the bicycles.  

• Practice.

  • Being intentional is so powerful if you practice it and learn to put it into place and not just on the playground. Knowing how you want to "be" in a situation and then practicing it. e.g. clear, focused, confident, etc.

• And in the case of the milk? Instead of saying "Don't forget to pick up the milk" - maybe try "Remember to pick up the milk". 

What does this have to do with building your confidence?

One of the Hallmarks of a confident person? They're intentional. They get clear on what they want and then they practice getting it. Part of that intention is thinking through the scenario they're going to be in. Asking themselves: How do I want to show up in this situation?  Maybe drawing on their own previous experiences or modeling how they want to be on someone they know or a character in a movie who has the qualities they would like to have in that particular situation. Regardless, they work on it. A lot, until these practices become a habit.

Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

Are you ready to be more aware of asking for what you want, whether it's a behaviour from a kid, partner, or employee or a particular result in the boardroom?

• Notice!

  • Seems obvious and it's true.  You can't do something about a habit until you know you're doing it and this linguistic habit isn't limited to one thing, you're going to notice that it shows up everywhere! So starting with noticing is a big deal.

  • This applies to what your inner voice is saying as well...a whole other blog I'm thinking...

• Intention.

  • Be conscious of what you're trying to achieve.

  • If it's action-related, ask yourself "What do I want this person to DO?" vs. "Not do".

  • Or it could be, how do you want to show up?

• Practice.

  • Practice articulating what you want before you actually say it, especially in those high-stakes situations.

  • Being intentional is so powerful if you practice it and learn to put it into place. 

  • Knowing how you want to "be" in a situation and then practicing it. e.g. clear, focused, confident, etc. until it just becomes your natural way of being.

When you start to make this change a habit, you're going to notice that you start getting the results you actually want. Pretty cool.

A big part of what I offer as a Confidence Coach is, helping you to be intentional in all of your interactions. Especially those where there's no "do-over". 

Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me  I guarantee you'll be glad you did!

Warmly,
Ann

Are you being clear? Maybe not…

It's time...to take some inventory!

The days are shorter, the nights cooler, and it's back to school.  Even if you're not going "back to school" you definitely know what I mean.  The feeling of a fresh start, new things to learn and do.  The sensation in your stomach when you know you're on to something exciting.

September,  the informal end of summer. It always brings a sense of renewal and fresh energy. The potential for new beginnings is all around you.

It's a New Year kind of feeling, and, like a New Year, September provides you with the opportunity to change direction. 

It's a great time to take some inventory.  

Have you noticed how much you've grown since January? Taking inventory is exactly like it suggests - noticing what you have and what you don't have - and not necessarily in the material sense. In fact, I'd like to suggest that it's probably the other aspects of your life that you may want to check in with that can be instrumental in deciding how you will spend your energy for the next four months. 

Here's a nudge to get you thinking...maybe some of this will resonate with you: 

• ️The time's going to pass anyway so stop settling for something you don't want, whether it's a job, relationship...whatever it is...you deserve to be fulfilled.

  • Regret is a hard pill to swallow.

• Things aren't always what you expect them to be.

  • If the plans you laid out for the year aren't working out...make adjustments, including letting them go!

• ️Acknowledge that change is scary and, in addition to the naysayers, your own biology is going to work against you.

  •  Recognize this and take a step. Even being intentional about what you want is a start.

• ️Every now and then, check in with your mindset.

  • This in and of itself can change your trajectory.  Look for the bright spots and focus on them. Then notice how more tend to show up.

Are you satisfied with how things are shaping up for 2023, or are you ready to shift gears? If a “course correction” is required, what action are you going to take? 

Are you ready?

Let's get to it...

Your challenge...

This exercise will illuminate areas that you want to focus on, which will naturally pull your attention away from the things that may not be a priority for you anymore.

• Will you take 10 minutes or so to reflect on how far you've come this year? 

  • You can think about it however, I recommend actually putting pen to paper for this and writing non-stop to let the yarn unravel. That's what happens when you write non-stop, new information is often revealed.

• Once you've done that, continue to write the ending that you want to have for 2023.

  • Same suggestion: either think about it or write non-stop for 10 minutes. You may be surprised by what surfaces on the paper for you.

• Visualize it and make it vivid. Imagine this New Year's Eve and what you want to look back on. What will tell you it was a good year for you?

  • What did you let go of this year?

  • What new things did you discover about yourself?

  • What was that brave step you took that helped you turn the corner?

  • What else?

If you keep doing what you’re doing, is this ending likely to happen? If not, take some time to think about what you need to do to finish up how you’d like. You may need to alter your plans to get there but know that you probably have more choices than you think you do. 

If you're not feeling confident about the way your year is shaping up: Contact me  I don't want you to be looking back four months from now, regretting not taking that first step.

Warmly,
Ann

It’s time…to take some inventory!