Yes, April came and went with no post. I had two destination weddings and a pretty big Women's Conference to plan for! When I tell you to be sure to take the time you need for yourself, well, let's just say - I practice what I preach! ;) <3
Let me share with you what my April looked like:
Sunrise to sunset and everything in between - yes, April was a good month indeed.
Take time to enjoy yourself and live life with no regrets! Lord knows I do! ;)
Enjoy life!
Be well,
Mary-Anne
With business, it is all about serving their customers. The companies vision plus core values and how they benefit others. What if you were to think long and hard on what the perfect version of you should look like? How you would like to feel? What success looks like for you? How your success would benefit you and your future? What the perfect version of you would look and feel like? What could you come up with?
With the Spring equinox comes new beginnings, (Happy Spring btw ;) what about springing into the new season with a fresh new look at you! Start with values - what is most important to you? Take a look at these:
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style" -- Maya Angelou*
"To make people happy" -- Walt Disney, Founder of Walt Disney Productions*
Mine is simple and to the point... "Inspiring those seeking inspiration. Pure intentions. Positive results." One of my main pillars of happiness for me is giving back and service to others, that fills my tank. I spent many years working with individuals who were not truly looking to make a change. They would come for sessions, pay me to work with them, but they were not ready. Personally, it did not feel right taking their money, and I would let them know I didn't feel they were in the right place, and to call me when they felt ready to make the necessary shifts. You know these types of folks. They go through the motions, but really do not want to change, to get better, to become more effective individuals; they are stuck in the proverbial rut... disguised as a groove. You have them in your world every day. They like complacency. And that's ok. That works for them. I work with those that complacency does not work for; folks that strive for more - that's where I come in. Bottom line... I love helping people get to happy.
So back to your statement. You saw a couple of examples. What type of person are you looking to be? What type of life are you looking to live? Create a statement that not only inspires you to become that person; to live that life, but truly how you want people to remember you. Like a I stated before, goals and an epitaph come into play, but this is the statement of how you will live your life to it's fullest, not simply how you will be remembered. What will, every time you read it, help you become and remain the best you possible? What would living your best life look like?
Have fun with it! Good luck and share down below, if you feel ever so compelled, on what your mission statement is for you!
Mary-Anne Schelb is a holistic health consultant that inspires those seeking inspiration. She utilizes positive intentions which produce positive results for her clients. She has spent the past two decades helping people get out of their own way. Let her help you navigate your own path to... Intentional Calm...
*There are some great sites out there for your own personal mission statement. While I was researching, I found a couple of examples that I pulled from this site: blog.hubspot.com/marketing/personal-mission-statement
Spring is coming, no need to worry. Spring always comes once the winter is through with us... but - don't waste the winter. The winter is a time for preparation. A time for gathering information, so when the spring comes, we are ready!
Ready for what you ask? That, only you can answer. What are you looking for? What are you looking to do? To change? To accomplish?
Something to ponder...
Maybe you have always wanted to write a book. Do some investigating on what it would take. What about taking a watercolour class since you always wanted to paint your own abstract to place above your couch. Yes, you! What if you always wanted to run a 5k. There are apps for that! Couch to 5k!
So many options, with so little time left to winter. People hibernate in winter. Many of us do not like waking up in the dark, only to come home from a hard days work in the dark. For some it is quite depressing. And for others... it is the incubation period! A time for growth behind the scenes. A time to go within, alone with yourself, with your thoughts. A time for development, grooming, getting ready for the big reveal! Doesn't that sound so much more exciting than hibernating?? C'mon, brush the chip crumbs off your pajama shelf and admit it! Stand up - stretch those muscles, wipe the sleep from your eyes and jump on board!!
And... if you are having difficulty trying to figure out what your big reveal is, or could be... call me! That's where I come in! :)
Mary-Anne Schelb is a holistic consultant that inspires those seeking inspiration. She has spent the past two decades helping people get out of their own way. Let her help you navigate your own path to... Intentional Calm...
Photo credit: Photo by PNW Production: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-mug-with-a-black-script-on-notebooks-8250986/
We have all heard the story about glass half full and glass half empty, right? Well, those same folks are classified into two different groups: One that feel life is happening "to them" and the other - life is happening "for them". Call it what you want, but there are folks that continue to look on the bright side of things, and then there are still others who will always find the doom and gloom in any situation.
Silver lining? Doom and gloom. Which one would you choose?
And yes, it is, just that simple! Happiness is a choice people... and you too can choose to partake! Now, don't think it's all rainbows and unicorns, we work hard to be and remain this happy! But that is our choice. It may take a little getting used to, however, if you shift your perspective, even just a little, and I quote Wayne Dyer - "the things you look at change" from The Power of Intention. You may not be a believer as you read this, or maybe you are, (congrats!) but if you practice tiny shifts in your perception, of the situations around you, and how you feel they are there to punish you, ask yourself, what can I learn from this experience. Even in the face of immense adversity, there is a gift. Mind you, I am not saying that some situations are not sad, or even bad, but it is all in how you choose to experience them, and how long you choose to sit with the "sad" or "bad" feelings.
You are the only one responsible for your own happiness. You are not to rely on others. Not your spouse, not your partner, not your parents (unless you are still in diapers ;)*, not your children, not your job, nothing and no one but lil 'ole you! So, if you are relying on someone else to make or bring you happiness... (and be honest) take a long and deep look within as to why you are not happy, and then do a self-discovery as to what would make you happy. What truly would make your heart sing... and do that!
Forget waiting for that rainy day! Get to happy... NOW! You won't regret it!
Here's to a happy & prosperous year for all of us!
If you have trouble getting to happy - reach out and Intentional Calm can help!
*any parent reading this knows that a child needs to be able to self soothe, so at a very young age - we instinctively learn how to make ourselves happy. just sayin'... tap into that! Check out Eckhart Tolle - Power of Now - and begin to look at the world through the lens of a child again.
Our next 30-Day Challenge will begin in May - 4 consecutive Mondays - all completed before Memorial Day.
You owe it to yourself to give yourself a chance to REBOOT for 2022!! There has been allot of stress, anxiety and chaos in the world around us, and we need to know how to step back, reboot, and begin again.
Who's with me?
Mondays - May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th & May 23rd. 6:00 - 7:30
Once you register you will receive payment instructions as well as get a ZOOM link to participate.
REGISTER IN THE FB EVENT PAGE!
(If you do not have Facebook, no worries, simply reach out directly to me.)
The group class is offered at a 40% discount for $180 vs $300. (That's only $45/class vs the regular $75/class.) Take advantage now of the Spring Savings!
Any questions, please reach out - wellness1111 @gmail.com or 413.250.0455
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4 classes to cover balancing your everyday. Recharging your batteries, especially during such challenging times.
It is time to turn over the new leaf, pick yourself up and dust yourself off. We have all been hibernating for far too long!
Time to step outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. Fresh beginnings.
JOIN ME!
There is always something we want a do-over for. What's yours? No matter how far down the wrong road you feel you may have traveled... you can always choose to turn yourself around, turn over that new leaf, begin again.
This post will remain short and sweet. A reminder that a new start does not have to be an elaborate plan. Just begin. Even baby steps forward are still steps forward.
Have fun with it!
Be Well & Stay Happy!
Mary-Anne enjoys her time inspiring those who seek inspiration. If you are wondering how to begin again, Ask her about her upcoming 30-day challenge.
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