August 2002 Newsletter
Encouraging Words
August 1, 2002
Welcome to Encouraging Words monthly newsletter. This
FREE newsletter is designed to encourage you in creating
a life so joyful and authentic, you radiate. Please pass
it along to friends you would like to inspire.
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How did you do with your habit last month? If your change
didn't get ingrained last month, try again this month. This
time get extra motivation by telling someone and being accountable
to them. You can also add a juicy reward at the end.
Some reward ideas:
An hour of reading time
A couple hours to browse a bookstore
A music CD
A massage
Computer game time
If last month's change went well, you can start a new
habit this month. Check last month's newsletter July
for ideas.
FOCUS
What is a project you really want to do, but haven't gotten
around to doing? For example, cleaning the basement, reconnecting
with a friend or making a budget. Commit to working and
focusing on that one project this month.
Take Action:
1. Write down your focus for the month ___________________________________________________
2. Write down what you will let go of this month to make
time (i.e. TV, trips to the mall, a meeting you didn't want
to attend anyway, other projects) _____________________________________________________________________________________
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This month I want to scrapbook our summer vacation pictures,
so I am cutting out doing some genealogy and some novel
reading.
3. Write down small action steps to take that are 15-30
minutes each.
For example:
Find pictures
Put pictures in order
Browse scrapbooking magazines for ideas
Buy album and supplies
Do 5 pages at a time
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4. Schedule time in your calendar for your project.
5. Decide on a reward for completing your project this
month. ____________________________________
If you need help getting motivated for each step, e-mail
me for a free e-coaching session at dargis@chartermi.net.
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Self-Care Tips for August:
· Write down your dreams every morning
· Buy yourself some flowers
· Give yourself a facial
· Add space by clearing off a bookshelf
"That which you can't give away, you do not possess. It
possesses you." -Ivern Bell
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Relationship Ideas for August:
· Take the kids to the beach
· Play a game of tennis with your significant other
· Make birthday cards for the next couple months
· Throw a wild west party
"Marriage should be a duet - when one sings, the other
claps." -Joe Murray
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I encourage you this month to remember your joy, to visualize
your most perfect day and to let those you love, know you
care.
Beth Dargis
http://pws.chartermi.net/~dargis
Written by Life and Carrer Coach, Beth Dargis
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