Happiness Starts Here

The other day I was with a group of really phenomenal women. While sitting thereI realized they needed a coaching intervention and fast!Why?Because they were tolerating things in their life that was sucking the happiness from them and surrounding them with negative energy.

I shouted,STOP andasked them to take out a piece of paper and start writing down all the things they were tolerating in their lives.Some of these great gals sighed a big, long sigh recognizing immediately just how much they tolerated; they didn’t have to write it out. Others were in denial claiming that they tolerated nothing and still others were not sure they should put those items down on paper fearful someone else might see their list. But with some coaxing they all obliged me and started writing.

Ten minutes later these women had a list that collectively could have stretched out for miles. Some of the women didn’t want to stop they had identified so many intolerables. Most were in shock at what they put up with everyday.

When I first was asked to this exercise I didn’t think I had much to put on my list.But after a mere 15 minutes I had over 100 tolerations down on paper.

Now none of them were earth shattering but all together they were just the type of annoyances that bogged me down and stopped my creative energy from flowing.

Just to give you an idea of what was on my list, here is some of what I wrote:

~have bedroom painted ~new blinds need to be hung in both upstairs bedrooms ~catch up with old friends from coaching school ~ get hair cut ~order new furniture for office ~schedule mammogram ~make appointment for ma with dermatologist ~finish copy for mastermind program ~finish testimonial page so it can be posted on site ~add information for networking group on site ~schedule events on calendar

Individually these items were pretty simple matters to take care of and for the most part I wasn’t even aware that they were bothering me.But as a group, they represented a great amount of negative energy that was launching a daily attack on my well being.

I was completely unaware the impact that all these nagging things had on my subconscious.But once I became aware of them they landed on theTo Do List and once on the list it meant they had to be taken care of.

Some of them I did myself others I hired others to do for me. But as I was able to cross them offthe list my well being, happiness and creativity rose exponentially.And, as my happiness and creativity began to increase so did my bank account!

My Challenge To You

I want you to get out a piece of paper and start writing down all the things that you tolerate in your life.Keep adding to the list as issues come up. If you don’t think that you have any just walk around your house and jot down what you see that bothers you.Apply this concept to all areas of your life including your home, work and relationships. It doesn’t matter if you know right now how to resolve the matter; the solution will come.

EVERYTHING and I do mean everything that does not bring you joy needs to go on this list. Now don’t worry you don’t need to tackle everything on the list immediately, but at least you will have a list from which to start from when you are ready.Some of the items on your list will take 10 minutes and zero dollars to fix while others will take a bit more time, energy and money.Either way you now have a starting point from which to move yourself into living a life free of tolerations.

Embrace this concept, eliminate tolerations and watch your business soar!

Maureen Campaiola, known by her clients, asthe DARE Coach is CEO of DARE To Be Phenomenal. She specializes in working with women entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking to take their business and their life to a whole new level. Whether it be at a workshop, retreat or in group or private coaching Maureen always delivers smart and savvy ways that women can turn their business into a smooth running, fun and highly lucrative company. In addition, she is the founder of the wildly successfulSuccess Minded Women’s Business Network where like-minded and highly motivated women connect, support and engage in joint ventures. To learn more about how you can step into your greatness, accelerate your business, AND achieve all the personal and business success you desire visit: www.daretobephenomenal.com or email: maureen@daretobephenomenal.com