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01/01/2018 by Lisa McDonald

The Ancient God Janis and The New Year

The Ancient God Janis

Did you know that January is named after the Roman God “Janis”?

In ancient Roman religion and myth Janis is the god of the beginning and the ending; gates and transitions; passages and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past.

Janis presided over the beginning and ending of conflict, and hence war and peace. The doors of his temple were open in time of war, and closed to mark the peace. As a god of transitions, he had functions pertaining to birth and to journeys and exchange.

January – The Transition Into The New Year

The 1st of January represents the ending of one year and the beginning of a new one. It provides a pocket of time to:

Be grateful
Reflect and learn from the past,
Reset our focus on the future.

This transition into the new year makes it a great time to set goals, which is where the culture of new year resolutions comes from.

Resolutions which are made with careful consideration can help reinforce permanent changes. However, most New Years resolutions are made in a heightened or inebriated state, which often lacks a degree of commitment. And, as a result then often never gets started or falls away within a short space of time.

Goals are more outcome focused, giving you attainable milestones and time frames. When they are set in a more conscious and committed way, your goals can keep you motivated. Especially if they’re aligned with your highest values and aspirations. January is a great time to reflect on the outcomes you want for 2018, to write your goals and to start taking action.

2018 Special Goal Setting Program

With the arrival of my son December 2015, it’s been a busy couple of years since I’ve run a Strategic Life Review And Goals Setting Workshop. It was a full day where you had to travel to participate. This year I’ve decided to create a different program, something extra special to assist you in reviewing, goal setting and taking action on your goals in 2018.

And … because of this new format it will cost you a fraction of previous workshops held in Melbourne and still have the personal connection that made those workshops so special. Click here to find out more ...

I look forward to inspiring, empowering and educating you to achieve more of your goals in 2018.

Warm regards

Lisa McDonald

PS If you haven’t had a look yet at my program Click here and find out more

11/10/2017 by Lisa McDonald

Is Pigeon Thinking Blocking Your Success?

Is Pigeon Thinking Blocking Your Success

I was sitting in a museum garden the other day and there were a few grey pigeons under foot. My son pointed at it excitedly saying “bird … bird”! In his eyes he saw this amazing living creature moving around and was excited to see it was up close. I nodded eagerly in agreement with him, wanting to encourage his enthusiasm for life. It got me thinking about how pigeon thinking creates success blocks, keeping us stuck and preventing progress towards our goals … [Read more…]

18/09/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Sometimes It’s The Smallest Things That Keep You Stuck

Recently I was travelling with a friend. I boarded a train ahead of her with my son Charlie in his pram in one hand, day pack on my back and my suitcase in the other. My friend boarded behind me on the crowded train. The door alarm beeped loudly and closed, and she was stuck and struggling to move forward. Then it kept beeping loudly and insistently because it was still ajar.

The Real Problem That Kept Her Stuck

Initially it seemed her backpack was caught in the door, so she was pulling forward to release it. However, when [Read more…]

11/09/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Circumstances May Cause Interruptions And Delays But …

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.”
— Mario Andretti

Today’s wise words come from Mario Andretti (born 28 February 1940) is an Italian-born American former racing driver, one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport.

Mario Andretti’s name in American popular culture has become synonymous with speed. The following are some other interesting facts about Carlo Andretti:

He is one of only two drivers to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championshipand NASCAR
He also won races in midget cars, and sprint cars.
He was the only person to be named United States Driver of the Year in three decades (1967, 1978, and 1984)
He was also one of only three drivers to have won major races on road courses, paved ovals, and dirt tracks in one season, a feat that he accomplished four times
He became the first driver to have won IndyCar races in four different decades

From the above points you can see that Mario Andretti has been very successful in his chosen field of racing. If you look closely, you will also see that he has had the flexibility to adapt himself to a range of vehicles, courses and surfaces. This is an essential quality for those serious about achieving their goals.

Mario Andretti’s quote is a good reminder that the path to achieving a goal is often not straight forward. Therefore you need to keep focused on your goal, and take action to get prepared so that you can take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

What action step will you take today to ensure you are prepared enough to seize opportunities in line with your goals which present themselves?

With warm regards
Lisa

10/08/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

You Don’t Have To Be A Fantastic Hero …

Today’s wise words come from New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist Edmund Hillary (20 July 1919 – 11 January 2008.

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary

On 29 May 1953, Sir Edmund Percival “Ed” Hillary KG ONZ KBE and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Here’s another five interesting facts about Edmund Hillary: [Read more…]

The Ancient God Janis and The New Year

The Ancient God Janis

January – The Transition Into The New Year

2018 Special Goal Setting Program

Is Pigeon Thinking Blocking Your Success?

Sometimes It’s The Smallest Things That Keep You Stuck

The Real Problem That Kept Her Stuck

Circumstances May Cause Interruptions And Delays But …

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.”
— Mario Andretti

You Don’t Have To Be A Fantastic Hero …

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary

The Ancient God Janis

January – The Transition Into The New Year

2018 Special Goal Setting Program

The Real Problem That Kept Her Stuck

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.” — Mario Andretti

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.” — Edmund Hillary

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.”
— Mario Andretti

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary