It's that time of year when we reflect on the past year--what worked well, what didn't work so well and what we want to differently this year.
It's also a time to think about those individuals who have had an impact in our lives--people who have been friends for a long time and helped us get through many major life events; people who are there to pick us up when we "hit bottom" and need a lift to get back on track; and, new people who have come into our lives and make a difference each and every day. I feel so blessed to have people in all of these categories in my life.
When we start a new year, our thoughts also turn to "what's next?" As we think about dreams we have yet to accomplish and things we want to do, we often aren't sure just what we can--or should--do, or where to start.
First, let me reassure you that you are NEVER done growing. Whether you're 40, 50,
60, 70 or older...it doesn't matter. You are still growing and you can still accomplish those dreams.
Second, I encourage you to DREAM BIG! We are our own worst critics. We sell ourselves short and often don't believe in ourselves nearly as much as others believe in us. If you have a big dream yet to accomplish, go for it! Go ahead and think big, then, take a step back and say, "What's it going to take to make this happen?" That's a great place to start!
At 2Young2retire-MN, we help people answer three questions: Who am I? What matters most to me? And, what do I REALLY want? Through a series of exercises and discussion, we get to the answers to these questions...then, move to the question, "How can I make this happen?" When you complete a workshop session, you are armed with the information you need and the first steps to setting your short-term and longer term goals, and developing a plan to get you where you want to go--and accomplishing your dream!
What's next for YOU?! Make 2011 YOUR YEAR to start accomplishing your dream!!
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
What do you want to do "when you grow up"?
Yup...that's right, I'm asking you what you want to do when you grow up. If you've heard any of the new AARP advertising, you've seen numerous Baby Boomers making statements about what they want to do when they grow up.
You hear things like, "When I grow up I want to own my own restaurant." "I want to write a novel." "I want to build affordable housing." And, many more options.
Many of us give up on our dreams as we get older. But I maintain, like AARP, that we are never done growing--and that we CAN accomplish our dreams no matter what the number is on your birthday cake!
Remember what Mark Twain said, "Twenty years from now, you'll be much more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the things that you did do." (I believe that will be just as true five or ten years from now.)
I'm a living and breathing example of a Baby Boomer accomplishing a version of her dream. In high school, my dream was to be a teacher. I began college studying business education and English with the goal of teaching. But, life happened. And, at age 19, I got married and quit college after two years. I did go back and finish my degree several years later. But, by that time, I was working in the corporate world and business education became business administration. English became business communication. However, now, although I'm not working in a classroom teaching young people, I most certainly am doing many of those very things that drew me to the teaching profession. I'm coaching, training, mentoring and working with others to help them achieve their goals--and their dreams. If I can do it, so can you!
"At what age did you give up on your dreams? Is it time now to take them back?" What DO you want to do when you grown up?
I'd love to hear from Baby Boomers who are accomplishing their long-held dreams--or who would like to explore options and opportunities that might allow them to do just that! Please comment and let me know if you've taken back your dreams and are now living your passion.
At 2Young2Retire-MN, we help people 50+ reinvent themselves, reignite their passions, reposition themselves and focus on what's most important to them. They explore options and opportunities--and realize that the skills, knowledge and experience they bring to the table are unique and special--and begin to really believe in themselves and what they can accomplish! And, that gives them the attitude they need to do incredible things in the next phase of their lives!
Contact us at lindam@2young2retire-mn.com or call 952-895-1013.
You hear things like, "When I grow up I want to own my own restaurant." "I want to write a novel." "I want to build affordable housing." And, many more options.
Many of us give up on our dreams as we get older. But I maintain, like AARP, that we are never done growing--and that we CAN accomplish our dreams no matter what the number is on your birthday cake!
Remember what Mark Twain said, "Twenty years from now, you'll be much more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the things that you did do." (I believe that will be just as true five or ten years from now.)
I'm a living and breathing example of a Baby Boomer accomplishing a version of her dream. In high school, my dream was to be a teacher. I began college studying business education and English with the goal of teaching. But, life happened. And, at age 19, I got married and quit college after two years. I did go back and finish my degree several years later. But, by that time, I was working in the corporate world and business education became business administration. English became business communication. However, now, although I'm not working in a classroom teaching young people, I most certainly am doing many of those very things that drew me to the teaching profession. I'm coaching, training, mentoring and working with others to help them achieve their goals--and their dreams. If I can do it, so can you!
"At what age did you give up on your dreams? Is it time now to take them back?" What DO you want to do when you grown up?
I'd love to hear from Baby Boomers who are accomplishing their long-held dreams--or who would like to explore options and opportunities that might allow them to do just that! Please comment and let me know if you've taken back your dreams and are now living your passion.
At 2Young2Retire-MN, we help people 50+ reinvent themselves, reignite their passions, reposition themselves and focus on what's most important to them. They explore options and opportunities--and realize that the skills, knowledge and experience they bring to the table are unique and special--and begin to really believe in themselves and what they can accomplish! And, that gives them the attitude they need to do incredible things in the next phase of their lives!
Contact us at lindam@2young2retire-mn.com or call 952-895-1013.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
February...the time for passion!
Yes, it's almost Valentine's Day...that day for passion; the day for lovers. But, what about having passion for life--loving your life? That is an important passion too often not tended to--we don't actually have a day for that!!
Part of the reason people begin to burn out is that they no longer have a passion for what they're doing. They've given up on their dreams; they've forgotten what they really loved about what they're doing; and, they feel like they've lost the chance to do what they want, enjoy their lives, and accomplish their goals and dreams.
Everyone has a vision of what they want their life to be. We have all had--or have--dreams that haven't come true. How about making your life look more like the one you dream about? One of the questions I ask participants in the "2Young2Retire" program is: At what age did you give up on your dream? Is it time now to take it back? You can, you know!
My moral is: Dream big...then, don't stop! What does that mean? Well, it means dream, set goals, put a plan in place and TAKE ACTION! Sounds easy, right?! So, why don't we do it! Well, first of all, it isn't as easy as it looks; second, dreaming is fun, but setting goals, planning, taking action??? That's hard stuff!
The goal of the "2Young2Retire" program is to help participants learn more about themselves, focus on what really matters to them and decide what kind of balance they want in their lives. Then, think about what they'd really like to do; what they want the next phase of their lives to look like. Using all that information and working with other people in the session, each individual sets short-term and longer term goals; develops an initial plan to get them on the way to achieving their goals; and, action steps that will get them there.
My goal is to work with you to "complete your puzzle"; to make the goal-setting and planning process almost as much fun as the dreaming piece.
Join an upcoming session and start making your dreams come true!
Contact me at: lindam@2young2retire-mn.com or call 952-895-1013.
Part of the reason people begin to burn out is that they no longer have a passion for what they're doing. They've given up on their dreams; they've forgotten what they really loved about what they're doing; and, they feel like they've lost the chance to do what they want, enjoy their lives, and accomplish their goals and dreams.
Everyone has a vision of what they want their life to be. We have all had--or have--dreams that haven't come true. How about making your life look more like the one you dream about? One of the questions I ask participants in the "2Young2Retire" program is: At what age did you give up on your dream? Is it time now to take it back? You can, you know!
My moral is: Dream big...then, don't stop! What does that mean? Well, it means dream, set goals, put a plan in place and TAKE ACTION! Sounds easy, right?! So, why don't we do it! Well, first of all, it isn't as easy as it looks; second, dreaming is fun, but setting goals, planning, taking action??? That's hard stuff!
The goal of the "2Young2Retire" program is to help participants learn more about themselves, focus on what really matters to them and decide what kind of balance they want in their lives. Then, think about what they'd really like to do; what they want the next phase of their lives to look like. Using all that information and working with other people in the session, each individual sets short-term and longer term goals; develops an initial plan to get them on the way to achieving their goals; and, action steps that will get them there.
My goal is to work with you to "complete your puzzle"; to make the goal-setting and planning process almost as much fun as the dreaming piece.
Join an upcoming session and start making your dreams come true!
Contact me at: lindam@2young2retire-mn.com or call 952-895-1013.
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