Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone

Today we were in our Jarmies all snug at home when we got a call from my gorgeous Sister-in-law to go for a walk through Noosa National Park. It sounded lovely so off we went. With coffee in hand we arrived for a leisurely stroll through the park. When we got there we found out it was a 10km 3 hour round trip!! What the!!??? I hadnt signed up for that! I had my jeans and jumper on, drinking my warm coffee and wasnt in an exercise kind of mood!! Ever!! 

So off we went on our journey, whinging and complaining about how far it was going to be. With every step we took though we started to realise that it was actually quite pleasant, even enjoyable. The sun was shining, it was a perfect day, we were at one of the worlds most beautiful places and the walk was indeed very relaxing. 

We got out to Hells Gates and were met by the most breathtaking view. There was even a school of dolphins to welcome us! I realised that at first it was uncomfortable and I didnt particularly want to put in any effort, but when you do commit and decide to do something, stretch yourself a bit and get out of that comfort zone, it's SO worth it. The rewards are great and the feeling of accomplishment is priceless. In life, in business and in everyday activities, this is one of the most important things to remember. Get out of your comfy box, get moving and see amazing things happen!!

Sue

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Winners and Losers!

I just spent the last 2 days watching my gorgeous 12 year old son compete in a Surf Comp. He got through to the semi finals today and came second. Well done yeah!!??? But only first place goes through to the finals. So he was out of the comp. But he surfed really well and was so proud of himself…….UNTIL presentation time. Then we got to sit and watch as all those that got places received their medals, prizes, trophies and applause. Even a boy that Jake beat yesterday got through to a second chance heat and won. So he got prizes and Jakey's left sitting empty handed.

It got me thinking. Its such a tough lesson for kids to learn in life but even as adults I think many of us are still learning. I know I am. You can sit there while everyone else around you gets the applause, the prizes, the compliments. You can work really hard and try your absolute hardest but there will always be someone else looking or doing better than you.

So HOW do you handle that? Like I said to Jake today, its about how you feel inside. You have to believe in yourself so strongly that it wont matter what rewards you get for your effort because you know you are absolutely totally amazing!! You are!! If you know it, very soon others will too. And then the rewards will come. I believe they will. For you, it starts right now in your mind. Love yourself, believe in yourself and go right ahead and pat yourself on the back. 

As a Mum, I sat there today feeling all of Jake's pain. And much of that comes from my own childhood memories of not winning anything. Its awful and I started feeling pretty rotten myself. I wanted to rip a trophy off one of those kids that wins everything and give it to Jake!! But fortunately I'm all grown up now and I was able to turn a negative into a very positive.

I'm so proud of Jake just for being who he is and you know what, I'm actually pretty proud of myself too. I hope you too are sitting up straight by now with your head held high. You too are amazing. You and I both know you're a winner….every single day! Believe it, Feel it, Live it!

Sue

www.redhoteventsandseminars.com

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Infinitely Awesome……..

Yesterday I spent the most wonderful day at the ever amazing Annie Infinite's 'Facebook 4Biz Marketing Workshop'.  Like many of you, I use Facebook a huge amount and think I'm pretty good at it. But there I am at Annie's Workshop learning heaps and realising there's just SO much I simply dont know.  Annie Infinite is simply brilliant at all things social media. She knows everything there is to know and more. 

The special thing about Annie is that she incorporates a strategic marketing plan into the way you view Facebook and the strategies you put into place to use it. She helps you become clear on who you're talking to, what you're saying to them, what they want to hear and how you're going to reach them.

Annie is also putting on a Video4Biz Workshop and a WordPress4Biz Workshop in the next couple of weeks. If you can get to them, you will be so glad you did. I cant wait for the WordPress one. I need loads of help in that department!!

Here's all the info:-

WordPress4Biz Workshop CLICK HERE for details    

Video4Biz Workshop CLICK HERE for details

Sue

www.redhoteventsandseminars.com

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A special lady with an important mission for business owners

Last night I was reminded again why I'm in this business.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Jean Cannon from Enviroaction.  Jean has had many years of experience in business and helping other business owners to create SYSTEMS and STRATEGIES to make their business massively more efficient and profitable. She shared many ways she does this and the results she's helped people to achieve.

The thing that stood out for me about Jean was how passionate she is to truly help small business owners. So passionate in fact that she is offering a 2 day workshop on 18th and 19th June for only $99!! This is amazingly cheap for all that Jean's offering here. 

Here's what it includes:  

• A4 Folder
  
• Notes of all the training
  
• 2 CD's – One containing MP3 recordings of all the training and the other containing Word versions of all the templates used
  
• PLUS   2 of Jeans books that she's written for business
  

This actually blew me away. The generosity and passion Jean shows to truly help small business owners in what is one of the toughest economies many of us have seen, is outstanding. 

I want to thank her for sharing with me last night and I encourage you to have a listen to the interview which you'll find on our website HERE and if you get the chance get yourself along to her workshop.

Click HERE for Workshop Details

Sue

www.redhoteventsandseminars.om

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