Hi there,

Last week I was having coffee with a friend and my feathers got ruffled - again. We were talking about how hard it can be to know what YOU really want when you're bombarded with glitz and glam everywhere you look.

That is, if you believe Madison Ave., celebrity magazines or just about any other form of advertising, living your best, happiest and most fulfilling life has to equal a flashy, expensive, celebrity-type lifestyle.

See why my feathers were ruffled?

Don’t get me wrong. I like nice things and I believe in surrounding myself with things I love - and I believe that for you too. But over the years and after coaching tons of clients (and in my more impressionable young adult years succumbing to a fair amount of more = better mentality) I can tell you this – MORE does not lead to happiness.

Creating a rock solid foundation where you can firmly plant your feet and gain leverage does.

Creating your best life by working on your foundation FIRST adds depth, meaning, and staying power. Adding more, especially before you're well-grounded, adds baggage.

As you think about the life you really want be sure to check in with yourself on what your idea of an amazing life consists of. Is your definition based in fantasy or reality? What attitudes and beliefs do you need to let go of OR adopt before you can live your best life? Is MORE better, or is LESS really MORE?

On another note, this week you’ll find Part II of the Amazing Life Checklist. The Amazing Life Checklist is a practical list of what you can do to create the life you most want.

I'm off to get ready for my weekend. Can you believe it snowed in Minnesota yesterday! Gotta' love the North Country! Right now my soul is yearning for green grass and spring tulips. If you live in a warmer part of the world and want to send me a photo of how lovely it is I'd love to see it. I can, for awhile, enjoy warmer weather through you.

Wishing you happiness and success,

Amazing Life Checklist – Part II

6. Get to Know Your Brilliance Self Better.

You have a unique set of talents, passions and values. Get to know them up close and personal!

Creating your best life includes leveraging the best of WHO YOU ARE.

When you can infuse the work you do with your innate, natural specialties the happier you will be. Work won't feel like work. Life will be easier.

7. Set Goals. Take Action.

What do you want? You'll only get it if you set a goal to get it and then take the necessary action.

Your goals can be lofty or down to earth. Consider setting your goals a bit outside your comfort zone. Doing so will inspire you to take action and allow you to grow.

If only we could create our best life from our arm chair, but life doesn't work that way. You've got to take action to make your dream come true.

8. Surround Yourself with Good People.

This is such an important point I considered making it #1 on this list!

You are a reflection of the five people you hang around most. Eye-opening, isn't it?

Surround yourself with people that care about you, support you and want to see you succeed. Surround yourself with people that lift you up, rather than bring you down.

9. Know Your Triggers.

What easily derails your best efforts? When you're stressed-out do you spend more money than you should or eat more than you should? If so, find a way to handle your stress so that when "life happens" you won't take 1, 2 or 3 steps back by falling into old habits.

Become aware of what triggers you and sets you back. Awareness is power.

10. Have FUN!

Enjoy your life. Let your hair down. Laugh. You get the idea!

Take frequent breaks to balance out your focus and hard work. Allow yourself to have fun. The highest achievers have learned that frequent breaks/vacations actually help them perform better. Give yourself a break and see how much more you can get done by donig so.

(c) 2007 Cari Vollmer / LifeOnTrack.com

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