Week #49: Have you thought ahead?
December 3, 2006
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This Week's Topic: Have you thought ahead?
“Go to the ant … consider its ways and be
wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its
provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
- Proverbs 6:6-7
Dear Friend,
Earlier
this week, I reviewed my calendar for the entire year of 2007. I wanted
to make sure my time was balanced and reserved for vacations, speaking
engagements, coaching and teleclasses. Looking at the whole year before
it starts gives me the opportunity to be intentional about my schedule.
I want my time to be aligned with my vision for my life – joyful
relationships, purposeful, rewarding work, fun, rest and opportunities
for growth. I have discovered that if I don’t think ahead, inevitably
the fullness of life can take over. Without planning ahead, you can end
up half way through the year and suddenly realize you don’t have time
for the things that really matter to you. There are many ways to
plan ahead. This week, I challenge you to consider the ways you need to
think ahead right now so that you are intentional about creating what
you say you want in your life. Here are five ideas to get you started: 1. Your Schedule.
When
do you want to take that summer vacation and where will you go?
Schedule it on your calendar now. Is this the year you want to finally
take those golf lessons or go to an event you’ve always wanted to
attend? Think ahead. What will you need to do to make it happen – and
by when? Schedule your steps on your calendar as a reminder of the
actions you need to take. 2. Money Matters.
Proverbs
6:7 use the wisdom of the ant in storing up provisions in the summer as
an illustration of good planning. While you are in the “summer” season
of your life – healthy, earning money – put away a portion of that
money so that you can ensure a comfortable “winter” season, otherwise
known as retirement. It can be easy to put off saving or even to save
too little. Remember though, that few people ever regretted saving
money. Similarly, if you have dreams that will cost you more than you
have right now – such as buying a house, leaving the workforce to be a
stay-at-home parent or launching a business – now is the time to think
ahead and prepare for it financially. 3. “Down” Time.
If
you don’t think ahead by scheduling down time such as vacations or even
simple breaks during the day, the hectic pace of life can fill up all
of your available time. Create boundaries around specific days and
block out moments in each day for rest and relaxation. 4. Career Change.
You
may have a clear vision of where you are going – but it takes some
planning to make a major change, such as a big career move. There are
many small steps you can take that will prepare you to move in the
right timing. Perhaps there’s a class you need to take, a degree to
finish, professional relationships you need to develop or practical
experience that needs to be gained. Think ahead by taking those small
steps now so that when the time is right, you’ll be prepared and ready
to make your move. 5. Your Health.
There are some
problems in life that money, education, achievements or who you know
won’t solve. Deteriorated health is one of them. Often, by the time a
person realizes how important it is to take care of themselves, it’s
too late. Perhaps you’ve felt a divine nudge to lose weight, eat
healthier, get a physical, or start exercising more consistently. Don’t
take your health for granted. Pay attention to it. Being a great
steward over your own health is one of the best ways to show your
gratitude for the precious gift of life.
Journaling assignment:
In what ways do you need to think ahead right now? What specifically will you commit to doing in the next week to move forward?
My challenge to you this week:
Live
in the present, but plan for the future. Notice the ways in which you
are being led to think ahead so that you are better prepared for the
next stage of your life.
Until next time ... Warm wishes,
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Do you want to become a published author? Do you want to launch a
success business as a life coach? Two of my most popular teleclasses,
which I do not plan to offer again, are now available in a three-CD set
for $95.00 in the online store at http://www.valorieburton.com/cd.html!
Buy them for yourself or as a gift. Destined
to Write! teaches you how to write and publish your book in six months
or less. Destined to Coach! is a teleclass about how to launch and
sustain a successful life coaching practice. If you purchase
one of these three-week teleclasses on CD now, you will receive the
following bonuses for being one of the first purchasers:
A free, one-hour group coaching / Q&A session (Choose from one of two session times offered in January)
A $25 gift certificate that you can apply to any live teleclass or coaching group in 2007
A $30 gift certificate towards any one-on-one coaching session or package you schedule within the next three months
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This
amounts to more than $100 in free bonuses when you purchase either the
Destined to Write! or Destined to Coach! teleclass 3-CD sets for $95.
Added bonus for Destined to Write! purchasers: Those
who purchase Destined to Write! by December 4th, will also receive a
free copy of the self-published edition of Rich Minds, Rich Rewards
while supplies last. This book cannot be purchased anywhere and is a
rare find. I hope it will serve as a source of inspiration for those of
you who are aspiring authors. To read more details about the CDs
and take advantage of these specials for the launch of the Destined to
Write! 3 CD set and the Destined to Coach 3-CD set, go to: http://www.valorieburton.com/cd.html
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