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Do this to realize your goals

Rommy Kirby — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:32:22 +0000

In a fit of excitement, have you ever made a deal with yourself, set a goal, and then it just fizzled out?

I used to make some really crazy deals with myself. Like getting up thirty minutes earlier for quiet time, or 4:00 a.m. yoga practice, or planning a weeks worth of meals. Then, I didn’t follow through, so my goals just withered.

This led to feelings of guilt and laziness. I felt unmotivated to set future goals because I couldn’t make my pie in the sky goal a reality.

I mean, why bother if I’m not going to complete what I start?

As a health coach, I’ve learned from my clients that most of us have crazy conversations with ourselves when we want to make a positive change in our health, relationships, or careers. Our minds can get really carried away with grandiose plans to reach that elusive Nirvana-like satisfaction.

We tickle our fancy with plans, visions of feeling great, and accomplishment. But these thoughts remain in our heads, while our bodies continue to do things that get us nowhere fast.

The problem is that because we are all grown up, our ego tells us that we can do it without writing it down, making a plan, or sharing our goals with anyone.

If you do follow this simple step by step formula for setting your goals you will realize them, I promise.

My beautiful friend crossing the finish line!!! Congrats gorgeous!

Think about the times your friend told you something radically crazy like, “I just signed up for the Rudolph 10k” when they’ve never run before.

Do you remember looking at them like they had six eyes and no brain?

Then, do you remember they couldn’t meet you for the morning muffin at the coffee shop because they were in training and had to clock some miles?

Now, do you recall how happy they were when they actually finished the run and now have a personal best?

What an awesome feeling to experience!!!

So here’s how they did it, this is the

Simple Strategic Formula to Achieving Massive Results.

First, they started with a desired feeling.

You see, people don’t run because they like running, they run because of the way it makes them feel. They join races because of the accomplishment they feel when they cross the finish line.

What feeling do you want to experience in your health, your happiness, your relationships, your personal development, your finances, your career, or your world impact?

Second, they firmed up their goal.

They filled out the paperwork and backed it up with a small investment known as a fee.

It may seem like a small and inconsequential step, but with each movement of the pen, they got their mind and body involved by ‘writing’ out their goal to finish the race.

Write down your goals. Meeting your goals will help you experience the feeling you want.

Third, they told EVERYONE.

Yep, they even got a little bit annoying and sometimes boring because all they could talk about was their upcoming race.

Tell people your goals!

But be choosy. To be honest, your goals to get healthy, improve your relationships, or even your career will challenge some of the people you hang out with. If it does, you might consider if they really have your best interest at heart or just want someone to wallow around with.

Fourth, they scheduled their training.

The scheduled time in their day for their training runs, but also time to meet their nutritional needs and the all important rest days.

Schedule simple, really simple daily actions that when taken everyday will get you one step closer to your goal.

Fifth, they took action.

Even when the weather was bad, they would rather have slept in, or when they would have rather hung out with you at the coffee shop talking about what’s on sale at the mall they showed up for themselves.

When they started, they may have only been able to jog-trot for 5 minutes, so that’s exactly what they did. A few days later, they went little further.

Take action. Don’t go out and try to make sweeping changes in one day. That only works when you’re cleaning out your closet.

Everyday, do at least one action that will get you closer to your desired goal.

That’s it. That’s how they ran a race when they had never run one before. That’s how they experienced the feeling of accomplishment. It really is that simple.

That’s exactly how you can reach your goals, the feelings you want to experience, in any area of your life.

Tell me…

What is it you want to do, feel, or be? What is one simple daily action you know you can take everyday that will get you there?

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Do you see Miracles?

Rommy Kirby — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:35:18 +0000

Google defines a miracle as

“a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.”

The feeling of being involved or seeing a miracle is soul-fulfilling, it can leave us with goosebumps, and bring tears to our eyes.

All of a sudden, we become connected to the entire world, we feel supported and loved.

What is the miracle you want to experience?

Is it to…

recover your health
lose the last 10 pounds
heal a relationship
feel the cloud of depression lift
see your child find happiness
be able to experience joy

You have to know what you’re looking for in order to find it.

Tell me….

Name your miracle below, and move towards it. Let me lift you up today.

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Stress and Radiance are like Oil and Water

Rommy Kirby — Sat, 10 May 2014 23:21:15 +0000

Have you been wondering where your vitality, radiance and even your ‘sexy’ went?

I have a pretty good guess, but first, let’s see how you answer the following questions.

Answer the following Yes or No

I get 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.
I eat the right food for my body everyday.
I don’t eat any sugar.
I don’t drink coffee.
I don’t eat food that comes out of a box.
I drink at least 64 ounces of water every day.
I take omega supplements daily.
I enjoy the company of my best friends a minimum 1 time a week.
I only hang out with people that I really feel good around.
I have a job or vocation that I enjoy and fulfills me.
I eat lots of green veggies.
I enjoy walking in nature 3 to 4 times a week.
I meditate.
I have a thriving spiritual connection.
I can say no without guilt.
I always rest when I am tired.
I exercise my body 4 or more times a week.

Now, add up your score…

Did you score 14 -17 points? Congratulations! You’re rocking your life and need to share your secrets. Go ahead, skip the rest, scroll to the bottom and give me your tips for staying true to you.

Did you score 10 – 13? Think of this as a flashing yellow light in a construction zone. Slow down before you hit the concrete wall or run off the road. Be kinder and gentler with yourself. With some small consistent changes you will start feeling better in no time.

Did you score 1 – 9? You have got to stop what you are doing because it is not working for you. Change it now. Your health is taking a licking and your the one doing it to yourself. That’s right, you’re a grown up, you’ve got to take care of you.

If you scored below 6 you are seriously damaging your organs, your immunity and your relationships, especially the most important one…

the one with your health.

You see, you can’t be vital, radiant or feel sexy if your stress resiliency is low.

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It’s like trying to mix oil and water.

The good news is that you can increase your ability to handle stress.

You can also learn what really helps you feel better…it’s not a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey lit by an episode of Sex In The City.

When you give yourself a break, lower undue stress and improve your self care you will get your groove back.

Here are 4 fundamentally fabulous tips to get your radiance and ‘sexy’ back.

Sleep more.

Yes, they have done studies on sleep, health, immunity, and resiliency and sleep is absolutely crucial to your health. Create a bedtime ritual. Turn off overhead lighting and technology at least 1 hour before you want to go to bed. Think about which of your night time habits, if they don’t help you be happier and healthier replace them with ones that will support you. Every night, I diffuse essential oils, specifically Calming Blend and Grounding Blend, for deeper, more restful sleep.

Eat the right food for your body.

Your body is the home of your soul, it is the way you will experience your purpose and fulfillment. If you have adopted a way of eating that isn’t good for you it’s like leaving the windows open during a storm over and over and over. One by one, your body’s systems will start to degrade. For women, it’s generally our reproductive and hormones that suffer first. To learn the foods that are right for you, you can do an elimination diet or get extra help from me, join one of my cleanses.

Start taking omega supplements.

If you are not eating 4 or more servings of salmon or sardines a week you simply don’t have enough. Your skin, your heart, your mood, your brain and your libido will thank you. Omega supplements can be tricky, I suggest getting your omegas from both plant and animal sources. I have found that the supplements you choose really do matter. If you want to know which supplements I suggest contact me.

Say yes to yourself so you can say no…

to that project or ‘friend’ that you drains you. Look at your schedule. What or who can you take out? Where or with whom can you have more ease and fun? Now, put the fun and ease in your schedule. If you don’t schedule it, you don’t really want it. You do want to have fun don’t you?

BONUS TIP

Begin to meditate. Have you seen all the research about meditation and health? Simply google the words ‘meditation health benefits’ and you will have more than enough to read for well over a week.

Click here for an easy meditation…

Remember, you may have been living with a score of 1 – 9 for a while, so it will take more than a day, a week and it might even take more than a month to rock your radiance again. Be patient with yourself, you wouldn’t expect a neglected house plant to get lush and green overnight, so give your body, your cells, your mind and your heart time to recover.

Tell me…

What did you find out about yourself and your habits that you can change to feel more radiant, vital and yes, even sexier?

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