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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

15/12/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

The Heart of Your Christmas 2017

During the Christmas season it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season and to get distracted by issues, obligations and stories. Each of these things affect our health and happiness. They affect how we think and feel about ourselves. They also affect how we interact with others and our ability to contribute. That’s why its important to connect to our heart amid the busyness.

Take time to connect with the heart of YOUR Christmas. Reflect on your own heart and what you hold dear. Then, shift your focus to what the festive period means to you:

What is the heart of Christmas for you?
How does it support what you value and hold dear?
How can you use it to express and contribute to others during this time?

Christmas Video

Heart Felt Wisdom

Matthew’s song has some wonderful words. Here are a few of them to remind yourself to stay connected to your own heart in the busyness of the Christmas season :

Slow down
Where ever you are, come back to the heart …
Live while you can. Cherish the moments …
Make sure your loved ones know it …

Remember love and goodwill is something you can spread all year round. It doesn’t just have to be during Christmas or other seasonal/cultural festivities. So … connect with your heart …spread your love and goodwill … more often.

Take steps today to connect with the heart of your Christmas. Then, share your spirit with others.

What are your favourite words from Matthew West’s song? Please share your comments below.

Warm Regards

Lisa

25/10/2017 by Lisa McDonald

5 Simple Tips To Energise Your Day

5 Easy Ways To Energise Your Day

Hi and welcome to today’s post: “5 Simple Tips To Energise Your Day”.

The past week has been a busy one for me. The main reason being that last week I spent three days at a business retreat (hosted by the lovely Janet Beckers) in gorgeous Terrigal on the Central Coast of NSW. My beautiful family were there too, but they spent the time lapping up the beach and local area.

One of the things that the group talked about was how we maintain our energy levels. Implementing routines to support your energy is really important for keeping yourself healthy, getting the most out of your day and making progress on your goals.

Here’s 5 great tips that were shared which you can easily apply:

Health before wealth. This tip is about having a routine which supports your health and wellbeing at the beginning of the day. Then, after you’ve looked after yourself (remember when you fly they always say if to put your own face mask on first, before helping others), moving on to activities which focus on wealth building.
Creative work before busy work. This tip is about doing your creative work when you’re at your freshest, and when you’re not bogged down with a lot of left brain/logical thinking. For example doing creative work before 12 pm and busy work after 12 pm.
Breathing to inflate the lungs fully. This is about starting the day with your lungs fully expanded with oxygen. Most people don’t fully inflate the lungs properly, and stress reduces proper breathing too. Take a few minutes to breath – first into the lower abdomen, then into the middle part of the abdomen and then into the upper abdomen. Then, breath out releasing each part of the abdomen.
Batching activities. This tip is about grouping the same activities together. That way you can build up your focus, flow and productivity. For example, making phone calls for an event or writing letters.
Creating focus days. This tip can also assist you in streamline your focus, energy, and actions. Its about grouping together a variety of activities which are centred around a specific theme. For example allocating clients sessions on Tuesdays and finance to Fridays

Any of these 5 tips could assist to energise your day. Which one will you add to your routine?

Please share your favourite tip for energising your day by clicking below.

Warm regards

Lisa

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…]

04/10/2017 by Lisa McDonald

From Stuck To Possible – Doris’ Breakthrough

Recently I watched the film “Hello My Name Is Doris”, an American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Showalter and Laura Terruso. It’s all about Doris who had been stuck in a rut for a long time.

Doris Was Stuck In Her Life

Doris was stuck in her life. She’d lived with her mother all her life, caring for her in her old age, and worked in the same job for 20 years. She’s a hoarder, hanging onto everything from the past which holds any sentimentally or even the slightest amount of usefulness, including one ski and a bunch of old shampoo bottles …. Doris also collects items discarded by others. She can’t let go of anything.

Doris is not alone, there are loads of people [Read more…]