Christy shares in today’s podcast how to recognize if you are stuck and need to let go of what’s not working in order to move forward.  She then walks you through the steps…if, how and when to make your move.

Key Ideas:

How do you know if it’s time to make a change?

1. You feel a deep sense of discontent.
2. You don’t enjoy what you’re doing anymore.
3. You are not experiencing fulfillment.
4. You have physical symptoms of discomfort.
5. You’re not having successes anymore.

What to do when you are ready to make a change.

1. Start Researching
2. Start Connecting with your Connections (Circle of Influence)
3. Create a rough plan of action and get started.
4. Review and Reflect

Best Book Resources: 

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller
Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life, by Sir Ken Robinson

Website Resources:

www.moneysavingmom.com

www.hellomrbrown.com

michaelhyatt.com

http://youtu.be/KDhhIghXxfo  (Sir Ken Robinson talking about passion – just 2 minutes long)

One more thing:  Remember, my book give away this week for the first person to rate and leave a review on iTunes gets The ONE Thing as my gift!

Encouraging Word of the Week:  Proverbs 15:22  “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”

Question:  What do you need to let go of?   Where have you let things slide or stagnate and are you ready to move your life forward? What’s holding you back?  I can’t wait to read your comments below.

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Naomi Yamamoto is a community activist, multi-talented volunteer and Marketing Consultant at Results Radio. She is known for her energetic style and over-the-top giving to all things community in Northern California.  This is a woman who knows how to get things done, yet she never forgets about what is really important in life.

Key Ideas From this Interview:

• The Power of Friendship
• The importance of supporting each other as women
• Getting through difficult times with grace
• Imperfect is perfect

Website Referenced in Podcast:  http://www.derailingmydiagnosis.com

Best Book Resources: 

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

Part 2: How to Develop and Deepen Your Friendships

1. Make friendship a priority — schedule time for this
2. Nurture your friendships
3. Look for places to connect with like-minded people
4. Be friendly

Resources for Developing Friendships:

How to Win Friends & Influence People
This book is just a classic.  Although some of the wording is a bit “old fashioned” the principles are timeless and you’ll be able to use and apply idea after idea.   As an added bonus, the first person to subscribe, rate and review this podcast in iTunes will get this book as a gift from me.  Just email me and let me know you wrote the review and I’ll get the book out to you.

Encouraging Word of the Week:  Proverbs 17:17 –  “A friend loves at all times.”

Question:  What do you think makes a great friend? How do you nurture your friendships? Do you have any examples of a friend who showed you out of the ordinary love?  Please leave your comments below.

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Doni Chamberlain is an independent online journalist, chef, baker and mother extraordinaire!  Together with her son, Joe Domke of the Czech Republic, in 2007 she founded  anewscafe.com, Northern California’s premier online news magazine.

Prior to 2007 Doni was an award-winning newspaper opinion columnist, feature and food writer recognized by the Associated Press, the California Newspaper Publishers Association and E.W. Scripps. She is a graduate of Chico State University and she lives in Redding, CA.

Key Ideas From this Interview:

• How to overcome adversity when (not if!) it hits, both professional and personally
• Strategies you can use to make your calendar your best boundary enforcer
• The home cook’s best friend
• A surprise ending that will shock and encourage you

Best Book Resource: 
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

Website: anewscafe.com

Part 2: How to Stop Procrastinating

1. Get Clear on What You Want
2. Write it down
3. Start! – Big or Little, just do something
4. Reward yourself
5. Bonus Idea:  Get really good at your top 3 (hint, you’re less likely to procrastinate on what you love)

Resources for Procrastination:

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

Both of these books will serve you very well in staying on target and moving yourself forward.  Both have been huge in my own life.  And as an added bonus, the first 2 people to subscribe, rate and review in iTunes will get 1 of these books.  Just email me and let me know you wrote the review and I’ll get the books out to you.

Encouraging Word of the Week:  Proverbs 16:9 – (Hebrew Names Version)  “A man’s heart plans his course, But the LORD directs his steps.”

Question:  What do you procrastinate on the most?  What keeps you from starting?  What was most compelling from today’s show?  Please leave your comments below.

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Laurie Bagley is a woman who loves a challenge.  She has climbed the summits of Everest, Denali, Aconcagua, and Kilimanjaro. Her business, Strong Bodies Strong Individuals, features motivational speaking, goal setting workshops, fitness coaching, and her Everest climb documentary.

From 1999 to 2004 Laurie raced on a top ten world class adventure racing team. She won the California Outdoor Hall of Fame Award in 2006, and her story has been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, Her Sports and Enjoy Magazine. Laurie Bagley holds a Master’s degree in Outdoor Leadership.  Of course, her favorite role is that of mother.

Key Ideas From this Interview:

• Suggestions for how to fit fitness into your busy life
• Strategies you can use to overcome adversity and challenges, including Fear
• Creative ways to find a mentor
• Steps you can take now to achieve big goals

Best Book Resource: (She wrote this!)
Summit!: One Woman’s Mount Everest Climb Guides You to Success

Here’s what Brian Tracy, author of “No Excuses, The Power of Self Discipline,” and personal growth guru, says about Laurie’s book: “This exciting book shows you how to set big, inspiring goals, and then back them with desire, discipline and determination.”     I think you’ll love the book too!

Website: www.lauriebagley.com

Part 2: SMART Goals

• Specific – Details that are specific, not general
• Measurable – Able to be measured to see if you’ve completed the goal
• Attainable – Something that is actually possible to do
• Realistic – Something that is not only possible, but realistic – for you
• Timely or Time Sensitive – There is an element of time to the goal

This is a quick overview of what I discuss in detail and with examples in the last portion of the show.

Encouraging Word of the Week:  Jeremiah 29:11  “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.  Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.  Plans to give you a hope and a future.”

Question:  What are some of your goals?  How are you working towards them?  Are they SMART goals?  I’d love to hear what you’re working towards.  Please leave your comments below.

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