Show Notes – Ways To Invest In Yourself:

• We are creating our reality through our thoughts and beliefs.
• What happens when we focus on the negatives in life?
• Tip #1: Turn your attention to the positives. Focus on the positive aspects of life.
  • What are your talents and abilities?
  • What are the positive aspects of your relationships?
  • Burnout fades away as you focus more on the positives.
• Tip #2: Give yourself quality, quiet time on a daily basis.
  • Go on a walk. Use meditation and/or prayer. Take a hot bath etc.
  • Example of what happens when you don’t give back to yourself.
  • It’s important to fill your cup back up each day.
• It’s not about what other people say or think about us. It’s about what we think about ourselves.
• Tip #3: Tell yourself that you matter!
  • The words you tell yourself make a big difference.
  • You are here for a reason and a purpose.
  • You have within you the seeds of greatness.
  • If you don’t give back to yourself, who will?
• People will tell you that you’ll fail – do it anyway.
• Choose to ignore the negative. Refuse to listen to those who tear you down.
  • For ideas on how to overcome negative thinking check out this previous episode.
• Tip #4: Invest in yourself by hiring help.
  • Examples might include: coaches or trainers, increasing your education, attending workshops and conferences etc.
  • Purchase books on specific strategies or skillsets you want to learn about.
• Tip #5: Boost your energy by doing something for yourself that’s fun and exciting!
  • Consider doing something you used to enjoy (painting, dance class, writing, sports leagues etc.)
  • You’re never too old to do the things you want to do.
• Quick strategy to eliminate conflicts:
  • Ask yourself, “What did I do that contributed to the conflict?”
  • Conflicts can (and often to) decrease as a result of changes to your attitude and mood.
  • As you invest in yourself, you may become easier to get along with.
  • You might become more patient.
• Your thoughts and beliefs are your reality.
• If you don’t like where you are, change it.
• Tip #6: Consider your environment and identify areas for improvement.
  • The environment around you has an impact on your attitude and emotions.
  • Example of how my environment affected me with the loss of my dog.