Hi there,

Our apple orchard trip last weekend was great and we've been eating sweet, juicy apples every day since! Here's a photo of our daughter Kasie on her trail ride horse Drako. I'm definitely looking forward to this weekend, how about you? Pete and I are heading to a birthday party for our friend Joy on Saturday night. I can't wait to hit the dance floor! Right now I'm in the midst of trying to decide what to wear! For a girl that lives in jeans and t-shirts most of the time I look forward to getting dressed up in something with a little sparkle and shine. :) Sequins or ruffles? I'll keep you posted!

I've had the greatest week. I purposefully scrunched all of my appointments to just a few days this week so I could have more "desk" time. As a result I've been able to get myself super organized so I can end 2007 on a high note. It will take FOCUS, but I'm not worried...I know just what to do and how to do it.

To get MORE of the "right" things done does take FOCUS. But staying focused is something a lot of us have trouble with, especially if we're creative, big picture, entrepreneurial types (which you can be whether you're an entrepreneur or not). This week's brand new article offers tips on HOW TO keep your focus.

I'm off for my daily workout and then after a trip to my daughter's school I'm going to wrap things up. October will bring new announcements and goodies your way so stay tuned! Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you next week! Bye for now...

Wishing you happiness and success,

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How to Stay Focused - 9 Tips!

If you want to make things happen and get things done you've got to stay focused! But saying so and doing so are two very different things. The following nine tips will show you various ways to find and keep your focus, in the midst of it all!

1. Revisit Your Big Picture

Make sure the actions you take support the big picture you have for your life. Your day-to-day activities should get you closer to where you want to be, not farther away from it! If you feel like you're getting no where fast STOP what you're doing until you've had a chance to revisit the big picture you have for your life and business. Big picture need a brush up? Then do this before you go any further.

2. Leverage Your Core Gifts

Are you leveraging your core gifts to get what you want? Doing so will help you get what you want faster and it will also make the journey so much more pleasurable. Life can feel much harder when we spend our time doing things that don't suit our natural talents, passions and core passions. Focus on work that you're great at and if possible give the rest away. Again, if you're not sure what your core gifts are, do some self-discovery work. It's the key to your success!

3. Revisit Your Passions

We can feel off track when we're spending most of our time doing work that doesn't inspire us or make us feel good. What are you most passionate about in life? What do you most want for yourself and others? REMIND yourself of why you're doing what you're doing...it will anchor your focus and actions to something you care about.

4. Write it Down

Make a list and check it twice! Don't try and keep it all in your head. That's the surest way to forget something AND it adds to mind clutter. Write it down and work off a list.

5. Ask For Help

Enlist the help of a friend, mastermind or accountability partner to keep you focused on what you most want to create in your life and business. It's hard to go it alone, so don't!

6. Keep It Simple

Too much to do? Sometimes we have LOTS of balls to juggle! BUT, do you always? Having too much to do can lead to overwhelm. Break your to-do list down and focus on just one or two things at a time. Commit to getting those done and then move on from there.

7. Acknowledge Yourself

Take a moment to pause, reflect and acknowledge all that you've done. By appreciating and focusing on everything you do you'll be less likely to focus on the things you think you lack. Remember, you get more of what you focus on so focus on your blessings and successes.

8. Remain Realistic

High expectations? It's OK to expect the best but don't drive yourself into the ground trying to get it! Be realistic regarding how much you can do in any given moment. You can't be all things to all people AND get it all done to boot! Get real...set goals that are achievable or a little outside your comfort zone. Ask for help when you need it. S-T-R-E-T-C-H, but not so much you risk breaking your neck!

9. Be Flexible

Focusing doesn't mean you should work with blinders on. Remain alert to what's coming your way. Don't risk missing a great opportunity because you're stubbornly sticking to your plans. Make room for the unexpected, because without a doubt, the unexpected happens!

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