{"id":6470,"date":"2015-08-26T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovingonme.com\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2017-03-20T17:06:22","modified_gmt":"2017-03-20T22:06:22","slug":"are-you-ready-to-go-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovingonme.com\/2017\/2015\/08\/26\/are-you-ready-to-go-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready to Go Back to School?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"back<\/a>It\u2019s back to school season! Sounds like a great time to start on a better you, by learning something new. I know we usually talk about New Year, New You in January but I say, why wait? Just like the kids, we can use the upcoming fall season to shake off the old and get excited for the road ahead. After all, the key to staying young is to keep it moving. So why don\u2019t we get started by activating a fresh part of our brain?<\/p>\n

How do we get in gear? Easy\u2026just follow these 5 easy steps:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Get rid of the junk.<\/strong> Sometimes we accumulate so much stuff that we spend more time caring for things than we do truly living. My challenge for you is to take the next 30 days and go through everything you own. Physically touch each item in your home and make a conscious choice \u2013 keep it, toss it or take it to charity. Here\u2019s a hint: If this terrifies you, you probably have too much stuff. But if you take the challenge, you\u2019ll be amazed how much clearer you can think without the clutter.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Pick something new to try.<\/strong> Now here\u2019s where a lot of us get stuck, stymied by one of two excuses: lack of time or too many choices. So here\u2019s what I want you to do. Write down a list of things you want to try. Go ahead\u2026stop reading and write down 5 things you\u2019ve always wanted to learn or do. Don\u2019t spend more than 5 minutes thinking about it or excuses will start to creep in. Just write the list and let\u2019s move on. If you need some inspiration, here\u2019s mine: learn French, go to trapeze school, try aerial yoga, learn to surf, and improve my calligraphy (the advanced stuff).
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Decide what to stop.<\/strong> Okay, I admit it. This is the toughest phase because our usual modus operandi is to add to what we already have in motion. But we know that doesn\u2019t work, because every time we try it we end up petering out. Case in point –\u00a0 I\u2019ve started Spanish twice, but never finished the class. I\u2019ve learned that in order to evolve in life we have to be willing to reallocate our time. That means giving up some of the non-essentials \u2013 like television and social media \u2013 to invest time elsewhere. What it doesn\u2019t mean is giving up time with friends and family. In fact, you may find that actually increases as you invite them to share your new adventures with you.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Select your something new.<\/strong> Now that you\u2019ve decided what you\u2019re going to give up to get what you want, let\u2019s go back to your list. My advice is to pick the first thing you thought of and go for it. It\u2019s what\u2019s top of mind and what you really want to do. See here\u2019s the thing, so often in life we try to force ourselves to do what\u2019s most practical, or what we think will make us the most profit. But I suggest we use a different filter: passion. If you follow your passions, your purpose in life will emerge. So will prosperity \u2013 although not always in money. Sometimes it\u2019s an overflow of peace, love and joy. Either way \u2013 you win!
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Just do it.<\/strong> Now that you\u2019ve gotten rid of the clutter and made a choice, it\u2019s time to go for it. Build up your excitement by doing some research. Find a way to engage in what interests you based on your time and budget. And don\u2019t let lack of funds be an excuse. There are millions of free classes offered online, at libraries and through your local community centers. But if you can\u2019t find a free class and need a little kitty to get started, the easiest thing to do is to sell some of the things you don\u2019t need. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you accepted my challenge to declutter, and\u00a0 ended up with some extra cash?<\/p>\n

So what do you think? Are you on board to be a better you? I sure hope so. Cause there\u2019s no reason for us to die until we\u2019re dead. We all have the capacity to learn new things, explore fresh perspectives and contribute to the world around us in interesting ways. We just have to get ourselves in gear and go do it!<\/p>\n

Drop me a line and let me know what you’re working on, and I\u2019ll be doing the same in our monthly newsletters. Let\u2019s stay connected so we can encourage each other.<\/p>\n

Loving on Me as I Love You!<\/p>\n

Hugs and Blessings\u00a0\u2665<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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