Leading the Way

In today's episode, my last one recorded as a lovely (sometimes cranky) 53-year-old woman, I talk about dealing with the stressors in life. Some are self-imposed (as was my case this week) and sometimes we allow them to impose upon us.

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The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

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We all have those days.

We wake up in the morning, we think we are putting on a pair of favorite blue jeans, but we get to work and discover...

"Oh no! I put on my cranky pants today!"

Yikes!

We warn anyone who crosses our path to beware. "Do not poke the bear!" we advise them. But some people like to live dangerously, don't they. And so yes, they poke the bear.

In today's episode, my last one recorded as a lovely (sometimes cranky) 53-year-old woman, I talk about dealing with the stressors in life. Some are self-imposed (as was my case this week) and sometimes we allow them to impose upon us.

In either case, we and the people around us, need to deal with the person we become. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.
Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream
 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, I share a bit of insight from my last weeks as a 53-year-old woman, the importance of looking back over time to see what you've accomplished, or what you've let slide by without taking action.

Then I challenge you to move forward with the bit of insight you've gained.

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How do you know what you are capable of doing if you never look back to see what you were capable of doing?

"I never thought I could do it... but I did... What else can I do?"

In today's episode, I share a bit of insight from my last weeks as a 53-year-old woman. I talk about the importance of looking back over time to see what you've accomplished or what you've let slide by without taking action.

Then I encourage--no, I challenge--you to move forward with the bit of insight you've gained.

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

In this week's episode, I share thoughts on willpower, discipline, and habit, and which I think is the most effective for long term, sustainable changes.

 www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When you want to make changes in your life, what strategy do you use? Do you count on willpower to aid you in making lasting changes? Do you follow a strict code of discipline? Or to you build new habits into your routine?

In this week's episode, I share thoughts on all three and which is the most effective for long term, sustainable changes.

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Let me tell you, today's episode on "fun" was one of the most difficult episodes I've recorded! In so many ways the concept of "play" and "fun" is foreign to me. Bear with me though, I learned some cool stuff in this episode!

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

By nature, I am a serious, focused person. I've always said that I don't know how to play.

I never enjoyed playing as a kid, I found it challenging to play with my own children. Playing is not something that comes naturally to me--it is not easy for me.

Some people are known for being fun and fun-loving. In many ways I envy them. But in some ways, I *gasp* judge them. I know, that's a horrible to thing to say, but if I see someone having "fun" at someone else's expense, or in what I perceive to be an irresponsible way, I--well, I judge.

Judging other peoples' behavior, is of course, not a good character trait. Believe me, I know this. I also know that by admitting it, I am one step closing to overcoming it. So I decided to take a little time to explore and reflect upon the topic of "fun." I thought that if I knew how to have fun, I might have a better respect and appreciation for the way other people participate in fun activities.

Let me tell you, today's episode on "fun" was one of the most difficult episodes I've recorded! In so many ways the concept of "play" and "fun" is foreign to me. Bear with me though, I learned some cool stuff in this episode!

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

 

Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day? Do you wonder why your friends or co-workers can get so much accomplished, and you can't seem to get anything done?

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed with all that you have do on a daily basis. It can be hard to feel like you have any choice but to keep toiling away like you do every single day.

But you do have a choice. You do have the power to make the changes needed to become more productive.

When you are ready to start making changes in your life so you can spend time and energy working toward your goals, use this matrix to help you determine where you are currently spending your time and energy.
It is within your power to change your results by changing your focus. Strive to live in Quadrant 2.

It is where happily ever after lives.

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

 

Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day? Do you wonder why your friends or co-workers can get so much accomplished, and you can't seem to get anything done?

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed with all that you have do on a daily basis. It can be hard to feel like you have any choice but to keep toiling away like you do every single day.

But you do have a choice. You do have the power to make the changes needed to become more productive.

When you are ready to start making changes in your life so you can spend time and energy working toward your goals, use this matrix to help you determine where you are currently spending your time and energy.
It is within your power to change your results by changing your focus. Strive to live in Quadrant 2.

It is where happily ever after lives.

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/