by MarBeth Dunn | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
I love new experiences! They take you out of the ordinary and offer you the opportunity to see life with a new perspective. My beautiful, almost two years old granddaughter is visiting this week. Seeing through her eyes gives me a fresh look at the ordinary, every day things I take for granted.
We’re now officially into the new year. It’s time to release the former year and commit to seeing last years challenges in a different light. Thinking of them as data, without any emotional attachment or judgment is one of the fastest ways to create a different outcome.
How do you shift to a new perspective? Start with turning your “I can’t” statements into open ended questions that offer more opportunities. For example, instead of saying, “I need more clients” (a factual statement), ask yourself, “What else can I do with my existing resources to get more clients?” This slight shift in both thought and rephrasing can open your awareness to new possibility you hadn’t considered.
Seeing things from a different vantage point helps you shift focus away from your challenges into the realm of new possibilities. Take the plunge and go for the shift!
© 2014 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. all rights reserved.
by MarBeth Dunn | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s here! Time to ring in the new year! Out with the old and in with the new!
Don’t you just love new beginnings? It’s always such a great time to reflect, take stock and start thinking of what’s possible. One of the things I love most about the beginning of a new year is that it allows me to release all the things of my past that no longer serve me.
When you look back at 2013, what do you see that you would like to release? Maybe you’ve had to end relationships because they weren’t healthy for you. Maybe you’ve let go of certain elements of your job that weren’t resonating with you. Perhaps you’ve released unhealthy habits that aren’t good for your body or unhealthy thoughts and beliefs that aren’t healthy for your mind.
Whatever you’ve released or are going to release, the important thing is to make sure you really do release it and let it go. When you do that, you create space for what’s possible, what’s good and what will create joy.
© 2014 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment Inc. All rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Dec 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
You are a work in progress! You have your own unique curriculum handed to you by the Universe! Once you recognize this, you can begin to appreciate that everything in life is a blessing, even life’s challenges, since they are opportunities to grow and develop!
Get neutral! Rather than attaching emotions to life’s events, and labeling them as good or bad, realize everything is as it should be. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t get excited or sad about certain events, yet recognizing that you, and you only, assign emotions to circumstances, can help you live a life that is more fully balanced and joyful.
Try this exercise the next time life throws you a curve. Instead of labeling it “bad”, say that it is simply, “less than ideal”. You might prefer it to be different, but having circumstances that are less than ideal allows you to look at situations with greater power. You will find yourself less upset than if you viewed the situation as “bad”. It is also easier to see the ‘blessings’ in every experience when you are neutral.
Holding and maintaining a neutral perspective is certainly easier said than done but once you get the hang of it and see how it can change your life, you’ll be hooked!
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Dec 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
How sexy is your life? Most people tend to think of “sexy” as something sexual but you can definitely have a sexy life by becoming more aware of the sensual nature of seemingly every day things.
Think about a warm, sunny day for instance. How aware are you of the feeling of warmth or the caress of the sun directly on your face or shoulders? Feel the breeze if there is one or the sultry way the air hangs still if there is no breeze.
Or take the opposite weather condition and notice how deliciously clean the cold air is and the beauty of the snow or icicles as they glisten. This is being sexier and having a life that is sexy!
To live a fully “sexy” or more sensual life, be careful to pay attention to everything that is going on around you. Use all five of your senses to enhance your daily experiences. What are you seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and smelling? Understanding that there is “sexy” in the everyday is a great way to get more joy into your life.
©2013 MarBeth Dunn & Destination Empowerment, Inc. – all rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ah, stress. It can feel like a constant companion, can’t it? Although stress can show up anywhere at any time, for some people, the holiday season can amplify the feeling.
The truth is though, you don’t have to live with stress. Feeling stressed or anxious is really a choice and you can choose to feel peaceful and serene. Since there are no shortage of statistics that stress can cause everything from health problems to premature aging, opting to bypass this particular emotion and choosing to joyfully accept that everything is as it should be can be incredibly empowering.
A quick way to alleviate stress is conscious breathing. One of the best things about this is that you can do it anywhere effectively if you put your mind to it. Whether alone, in a crowd, for two minutes or twenty, becoming aware of your breathing and doing some breath work will give you a shot of sanity back into your day.
The next time you’re feeling stressed, take a moment to consciously inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Even doing this once should make a difference. Do this a few times, envisioning a sense of well-being in the process. You’ll find that you immediately feel a new sense of calm.
I love new experiences! They take you out of the ordinary and offer you the opportunity to see life with a new perspective. My beautiful, almost two years old granddaughter is visiting this week. Seeing through her eyes gives me a fresh look at the ordinary, every day things I take for granted.
