Achieve the LIFE You DESIRE

As I watched Nik Wallenda walk across Niagara Falls on a Friday night in June,  I think to myself this guy is CRAZY!!!  What would possess someone to do this? Ego? Money and FAME?  

Later I watch interviews and learn of Wallenda's background.  His family dates back to 1780...a Circus troupe family consisting of acrobats, jugglers, clowns, aerialists and animal trainers.  Performing is in his blood.  So when he dreamed of walking across Niagara and was told NO WAY from both the USA and Canada he was more determined to make this a reality.  TWO years later he did it as millions watched!


Wallenda speaks at schools encouraging children to listen to their heart, to follow their dreams to dream BIG!  That anything in life is possible!  He speaks all over the world encouraging people to pursue what is deep with in them.  Listening to him talk, I felt a connection to him.  He seems so real, honest and genuine.  I get the feeling that he is trying to help others to achieve their goals and that many do because of him.


Not all of us aspire to walk across Niagara Falls, however, do you  picture living a different life than the one you currently have? Do you day dream about writing that book, opening that business, traveling the world, or maybe having more time to do what you want to do?  What is HOLDING you back from this life?  Maybe it is money? Maybe it is listening to others tell you this is as good as it gets?  Only you know what keeps you in present situation.


I encourage you to look within today.  Ask yourself if you could do anything in LIFE today, what would it be?  Then ask yourself WHAT is holding you back?  Life is so very precious and goes by so quickly.  Life is an adventure!  Ask someone that you admire how they have gotten where they are today ask them if they would mentor you.  Follow people on Social Media that are living their dreams.  Watch what they do ask them questions.  GO FOR IT!!! Take the steps today to LIVE the LIFE you DESIRE!!!


* Picture from LA Times: http://lat.ms/Lo0Wu6

INDEPENDENCE

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence on July 4th, 1776.


What does INDEPENDENCE mean to you?  What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word?

For years, I thought Independence meant to stand alone, to be FULLY self sufficient.  To never ask for help.  To be financially 'set' (whatever that means). Over the years, I have learned it is completely the opposite!

Independence, means trusting others.  Asking for their help.  Realizing that I am not better than or less than, just one of!  I get to work and be financially responsible (regardless of the career I have). I get to learn from others that have gone before me how to do things in life.... it may be just a little easier because they have taken the path first.  I get to be a responsible citizen of my community. I get to VOTE and pay my taxes.  I get to treat others with respect and dignity.  I get to be a part of something bigger and greater than I ever dreamed!

My life is full and rich and Independent of what other's think of me.  I get to make choices in life today because of the responsible Independence I practice daily in my life.

Here is wishing ALL of you INDEPENDENCE tomorrow and each day of your life!  Celebrate YOU!!!

LO Mojo?

Three Tips for turning your day around.

I teach and encourage MOTIVATION!  However am not always inspired and motivated.  I have gathered a 'tool kit' over the last 45 years for 'Lo Mojo' days.  The key is to pull out the tool kit and actually use a few of the tools in it!

Life is so very precious and short.  Surround yourself with upbeat, positive, supportive people.  Encourage these people to tell you the truth ie;  you are complaining a lot lately.  Life surrounded by optimistic people that see life as a celebration instead of a challenge and struggle are much easier to be around.  They are attractive and draw other attractive people to them.   They shine bright lights ~ seek these people out!  

Exercise is a wonderful lifter upper!!!  As well as a Dog!  Dogs always encourage you to stop what you are doing, put your running/walking shoes on and go PLAY!!!  Endorphins from exercise create a morphine like chemical to the brain hence the term 'endorphin rush.'  Who would not want this kind of rush?  Exercise as gentle as walking thru the woods create a lovely break in the day and mood enhancer.

This is my favorite tool and so simple!  Pick up the phone, send an email, share someone's Social Media Post, write a card....DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE!!!!  Get out of yourself!  Reach out to another human and ask them how they are doing.  Or do a 'random act of kindness' and do not tell anyone what you did.  This is such an easy thing to do and yet when the 'Lo Mojo' hits so very hard to get outside of one's own head.

Alaska Tracy here to Coach Social Media & Inspirational tools and tricks!!!

31 DAYS of BLOGGING -Ready Set GO!!!

 Are you a BLOGGER?  What do you Blog about?  Where do you get your topics?  What time of day do you BLOG?  Has it helped your biz to GROW?  Word Press or Blogger?


I have accepted the commitment to blog for 31 days in a row...starting today.  I am already learning quite a bit on my 1st day of the challenge.  The 1st thing.....I do not know my way around my blog site-yes that is the TRUTH!


I am not sure if I should change to Word Press?  Thoughts?   I have a tendency to avoid the 'task' at hand however by trying to learn Word Press I would be avoiding actually blogging.  I can spend hours tooling around on the web and forget what task I had originally intending on doing.  Does this sound like something you do?


So...day one got off to a late start.  We got home from a weekend away.  Ok...again the truth, I typed up a blog on the plane.  I somehow can not figure out the format/design so recreated a new blog.  There must be an easier way?


I am looking for your help with this challenge.  Like everything in life, accountability from others is key for me. The more people I can be accountable to and share this experience the better.  This is the web site for the Ultimate 31 day challenge:  http://bit.ly/LYPjEH.  Just sign up, subscribe to my blog, let me know your blog site so I can do the same and let's do this TOGETHER!!!  


I am looking forward to nothing but POSITIVE results from this fun learning challenge!  Are you IN?!


Alaska Tracy ~ Here to Coach and Inspire you !!! AlaskaTracy@gmail.com

CREATE TIME TODAY!

Each day, we are all given the same amount of time.  So... how do you stay up to date with all the Social Media news, tips and tools that change by the second?  How frustrated do you get with Social Media?  How do you find the TIME to do Social Media?  What and when do you post?

Common questions of Social Frustration!!!   Business owners frustrated knowing that they should be 'Socializing' just not sure HOW!

We all have the same amount of time each day.  We all have CHOICES how to spend our time.   Try this for a week, use your phone or computer alarms to help limit the time you spend daily 'Socializing.'  Spend 10-15 minutes a day reading Social News - News that you can apply to your business.  Book mark helpful news so you can go right to the info site and read.  Set an alarm for 'Socializing' with your Social Community, 10-15 minutes morning, afternoon and evening.  Pick 2 Social Avenues ie; Facebook, twitter.  Really learn these 1st before you add another Social Avenue.  You will be tempted, however stay on task and keep to your goal.  Have a strategy for posting and stick to it.   Hootsuite is very helpful for posts thru out your week.

Be accountable to someone other than yourself.  Explain your goals and check in with that person to remain accountable.  Hint hint....a Coach can help you with this Alaska Tracy.

Alaska Tracy here to help you to REACH all your Biz goals and dreams!

Social this...and Social That

Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the 'Social Media' venues and tools out there?  Every day there is a new update on Facebook a new Social Site.  How do you keep up with it all?  Or are you choosing not to? Are you so overwhelmed that you are 'stuck'?

Three simple things that you can do today to move forward.  1.  Breathe...I mean exhale and really let go of breath.  Ok, now choose one Social Media Avenue (i.e.; Facebook, Twitter) that you are going to learn.  Do not allow yourself to go down another Social Media Avenue until you are actively comfortable with the one you start on today! 

2. How will you know when to move to the next Social Media site?  When you are engaging with your Social Community.  Engagement means learning about your community and what they are doing.  Asking them questions on their wall.  Getting engagement back on your wall (not just likes').

3.  Let go of how many 'likes' and 'friends' you are getting ( I know ...this is a tough one!)  Do this for one month consistently - not half hearted!  Time block your Social -engagement time and your Social FUN time.  If you actually calendar this on a calendar you will be more apt to do it!!!  There, I actually gave you 4 tips!

Call or email Alaska Tracy today for more simple tools to INSPIRE your 'Socialness'! AlaskaTracy@gmail.com  Alaska Tracy  

Here to Coach you FORWARD!

Social Avenues to GROW your business

Engagement is key in growing your 'Social Community'!  Strategy is the 2nd key.  Random postings sometimes work, however, if you are in it for the long haul have a strategy!

There are so many 'Social' Avenues out there, how does one decide and stay focused?  It has been my practice to pick 2 be it Facebook and Linkedin  or Twitter and Linkedin...just pick TWO  and stay focused on them.

Focusing means be consistant and have a posting plan.  As another 'Social' Avenue pops up or into your mind-do not divert from the TWO you are focusing on.  Do this for 90 days!  The results will astound you!

Linkedin has been growing in popularity over the last few months.  Businesses are looking for ways to better themselves and this is the 'Social' avenue they are using to find other businesses to help get them to their goals.  I have received 5-10 comments just in the last week asking about Alaska Tracy's 'Offerings' from engaging with my community on Linkedin

Engagement, Strategy and Focus!!!  Keys to a successful 'Social' presence!

Alaska Tracy ~ teaching you the tools for your success!  AlaskaTracy@gmail.com to receive my 'Social Offerings'