Is this the year of YOUR reinvention?

Dictionary.com
re·in·vent [ree-in-vent]
–verb (used with object)
1. to invent again or anew, esp. without knowing that the invention already exists.
2. to remake or make over, as in a different form

Will your reinvention evolve around a new business, new look, new habits, new relationships, new health, or all of the above?
Well, let’s face it, by mid-March most of the gung-ho dreams we said we’d accomplished have started to fad away. And yes, the commitment we made to ourselves on January 1st is patiently sitting in the corner, shifting back and forth, twiddling his thumbs, waiting for you to remember him again!

Well, here’s my theory; most of the goals we set out to accomplish are sometimes unrealistic in the short timeframe we allow ourselves. Such pressure we put on ourselves!

“I want to make a million by December!”(When you are only making $45k now and have no plan in place.)
“I’m going to loose 50lbs in 3 months!” (When you wake up to a liter of Coke, still eat Whoppers for lunch and haven’t even joined a gym yet.)
Well, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but you get the idea. LOL

I’ve seen many people achieve their goals by breaking them up into baby steps, but my favorite secret ingredient is also getting a reinvention buddy or a reinvention ‘posse’ to assist you. :)

That buddy could be a business coach to help you finally launch your clothing line you’ve been talking about since 1997. Hiring a coach inspires and individual or a team, to produce a desired result. With personalized teaching, you’ll expand your awareness and have someone hold you accountable.
Oh you can definitely call me, I don’t mind cracking the whip on you as your marketing coach, <shameless plug>mention this blog and I’ll give you 10% off 877-545-7352 or email me at simone@ownyourpower.biz.</shameless plug>

The reinvention buddy could also be your friend in the cubicle or office next to you who will go to that Weight Watchers meeting with you each week and go with you to a healthy lunch each day.

Write your goals, share them, and have others hold you accountable. When you hit a wall, you might not give up so fast, because you’ll have your “reinvention posse” in the background cheering you on.

Well, it’s pen and pad time again! Here’s a fun and simple way to break out your goals. Write your major categories of your life and make a main goal for each month break up those goals into baby steps. Here’s an example.

Jenny Gentry’s goals for January

RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Start dating again, being open and ready for a loving relationship with someone who knows himself and ready for commitment.
  • Spend more time with my little sister
  • Visit my mother 2xs a month in Delaware
  • Call my college girlfriends more often

BUSINESS:
Sign up with a coach to help me launch my business part-time
Take a course in consulting at NYU

HEALTH: Eat more fruits and waters. Cut out fast foods and bring my lunch to work.

ME TIME:
Take a bubble bath each Friday.
Massage and Pedicure once a month

Your categories might be different. Maybe they’ll have family, religion, job, fun things, and exercise. Tailor it to fit your life and the reinvention that you want to create. Have fun making your monthly goals list. Design it to make it colorful and fun to look at. Put it somewhere you can see it each day.

I was clearing out a closet the other day and found some of mine from 2002-3 and was happy to see that almost everything on my lists were completed. I have many new goals that I’m working on and you better believe I have my POSSE IN MY CORNER! LOL

Now get cracking and complete your list. ~I did tell you I like to crack the whip didn’t I?~

Last month, I reminded you to not beat yourself up what you didn’t do, but to celebrate your success for what you DID accomplish. I just heard a creative quote from my friend, Vannis Lopez I’d like to share:

EVERY SET BACK IS A SET UP FOR A COME BACK!

Make this year, THE YEAR of your reinvention, the year of YOUR come back. Lets do it!
Simone