Here we go… our End-of-the-Year-Challenge!
100 Days on the Wall, how are you doing on your 2010 goals? There is a natural tendency to drift and lose focus as we approach the end of anything. Drift can
kill momentum and zap energy causing you to lose sight of the goal. This challenge takes stock of where you are (right now) and uses the last 100 days of the year to encourage, clear
the clutter, build momentum.
The next 90 ...
How are you doing on your 2010 intentions? Computer and technology breakdowns forced my hand the past couple of weeks. I’ve spent hours waiting… waiting… waiting for fixes, sputters and stops (A deadly situation for my fractious mind and pioneer spirit that crave movement to feel satisfied). Yet, somewhere, in the frustration, my mind started doing what it does best… wander! As my friends and family say… be careful; she’s thinking again.
Yet, sometimes it is good to lose control. I am forced to take the time to collect myself; become present to where I am right now, physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Just as my computer screen declared its countdown to an information dump, so did my mind. Somewhere between cobwebs and sparkling clean windows, I met myself... Be careful, I am now armed with a long gratitude list and wonderful metaphors for living a rich- dynamic life; reduced to the simplest of terms.
Life, as we know it, changes and grows in directions over which we do not always have control. Our first instinct is to get back to normal, but we cannot prevail over change by trying to go back to what was. Normal is no longer where we were, it is where we are right now. What we can do is define and affirm our character in any given situation and how we choose to affect change.
Character is not genetic, it is habit (The Savvy Woman's Guide to Growth) . If you find yourself in the messy middle, begin to define who you wish to be in any given situation. About ten years ago, when my life took a major turn, I created the following set of affirmations. While I am not always graceful (and the road is not always smooth), the following remain who I choose to be personally and professionally as I face my life — obstacles and all. These are written on my bathroom mirror and my refrigerator door (Thank you whomever invented the dry erase marker!):
1. I CAN – I WILL – I BELIEVE!
2. I build trust and rapport in my relationships.
3. I strategize and carry out an effective plan.
4. I develop creative vision.
5. I am seen, acknowledged and validated for who I am.
6. I balance stability with growth and change
7. I keep a positive and optimistic perspective.
8. I am a trusted advisor.
Our whole world is in change and transformation. It is normal want to hang on to what we know and have until we discover that we have become slaves to our past, our possessions, our relationships and our dreams. Along the way, we discover how we justify our decisions.
Please meet my friend Mimi Meredith, who gave up justification for her 47th birthday. Read her story on The Goodness Grows. Happy Birthday dear friend!
Post your affirmations. I cannot wait to hear from you and get your feedback as I continue to share what I discovered between the dust in the cobwebs and sparkling windows.

Suzy Graven is a Professional Speaker, Women’s Transformational Life and Business Coach. Her unique experiences provided a door way to work and learn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage and wisdom of those who work closest to nature. This perspective serves as a catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personal lives. It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) that generates vision and translates into effective action. You will gain power in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a major league life. For information on Suzy's coaching or to book a her as a speaker, send your requests to: Suzy Graven .

EIGHT STEPS TO WRITING GOALS:
Life Style Self- Esteem Health & Fitness Personal Organization & Control Job/Career Personal Relationships Money/Finances Personal Growth Quality of Life Other _____________
a. Goal of Enrichment – Internal desire to improve your life or expand your horizons.2. Write it down: Your goal statement should always start with “To….” Put it in words, write it down and keep it simple. Under the goal attach… “I will see significant progress by (date).”
b. Goal of Necessity – Usually brought on by something happening in your life that needs attention.
________________________________________________________________________________• Purging /Letting Go
• Healthy Living/Thinking
• Forgiveness
• Unconditional Love
• Repair
• Receiving
• Giving/Sharing
• Generosity
• Courage
• Living Fully
• Bold Moves
• HealingMAY YOUR EVERY STEP BE BLESSED AND FRUITFUL!



10 days left to pick the keys to unlock the doors to make 2010 your best year ever.

Suzy Graven is a Professional Speaker, Transformational Life and Business Coach. Her unique experiences provided a doorway to work and learn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage and wisdom of those who work closest to nature. This perspective serves as a catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personal lives. It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) that generates vision and translates into effective action. You will gain power in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a major league life. Go to http://g3coaching.com for more information.

"For every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving." 1 Tim 4:4




GRATITUDE
Remember God's bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favor. Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light! Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude! ~Henry Ward Beecher

41 days on the wall. Do you have an Action Plan yet? What can you do today to get you one step closer to making 2010 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER? What core values and principles do you need to adopt to make it happen? How will you LIVE it? How will you BE it? WHO DO YOU NEED to bring into your network to help you achieve it? Do you have a GRATITUDE LIST?

Suzy Graven is a Professional Speaker, Transformational Life andBusiness Coach. Her unique experiences provided a door way to work andlearn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage andwisdom of those who work closest to nature. This perspective serves asa catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personallives. It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) thatgenerates vision and translates into effective action. You will gainpower in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a majorleague life. Go to http://g3coaching.com for more information.