It happens gradually. He never even notices it. Until it’s too late. Until he’s dead.
Yep, it’s easy to boil a frog in a kettle, just turn up the heat gradually and he’ll never know he’s being cooked alive.
Life is like water in that kettle. Small things – tasks, chores, commitments, meetings and more are always getting added to our already over-committed lives. It doesn’t feel that bad at first. Just a little added stress, a tad more pressure, one more thing.
But before long the list of daily commitments and energy drainers turn up the heat and our dreams start to shrivel and die.
What energy drainers are in your life?
Take a few minutes. List them on a piece of paper. Look at them long and hard.
Do you really need to do all those things? Be all those things? To all those people?
What would happen to your dream of owning a thriving life coaching business if all (or most) of those energy drainers went away? If you could finally devote your time to the things that matter most?
It’s never too late to jump out of that boiling cauldron of false expectations to begin again. Do it today!
Start with a clean slate, and add in 5-minutes of marketing. You’ll be glad you did.
A clean slate sounds great! Thank you. Today, I was able to post a video right into FB thread and schedule another one for later in the week…that was after trying many times unsuccessfully yesterday. I have a variety of other marketing projects today.
You are really mastering your video production. Good job.
A clean slate sounds great! Thank you. Today, I was able to post a video right into FB thread and schedule another one for later in the week…that was after trying many times unsuccessfully yesterday. I have a variety of other marketing projects today.
You are really mastering your video production. Good job.
Today I subscribed to “More Magazine.” A periodical that caters to the midlife woman I am serving.
What a great way to keep up with what your target audience is interested in, Carolyn. Good idea.
Today I subscribed to “More Magazine.” A periodical that caters to the midlife woman I am serving.
What a great way to keep up with what your target audience is interested in, Carolyn. Good idea.
At noon today I am seeing a new Coaching Client. TaDa!
Woohoo!!!!!!!!
At noon today I am seeing a new Coaching Client. TaDa!
Woohoo!!!!!!!!
I am slow to the party (my first day participating) .. But today I wished five friends Happy Birthday on Facebook and offered them my book “Ten Steps to Walking Boldly” (full of a lot of great information but concludes with a call of action to coaching).
So glad you are joining us, Sandy. Thanks for jumping right in.
I am slow to the party (my first day participating) .. But today I wished five friends Happy Birthday on Facebook and offered them my book “Ten Steps to Walking Boldly” (full of a lot of great information but concludes with a call of action to coaching).
So glad you are joining us, Sandy. Thanks for jumping right in.
Also .. Would looking through the comments and writing down some ideas of what I can do count for points??
What a great idea. Go for it!
Also .. Would looking through the comments and writing down some ideas of what I can do count for points??
What a great idea. Go for it!
Writing is one of my energy-givers, so I concluded at the end of last year some other involvements (energy drainers) in order to leave space for writing. My marketing activity today was the posting/email of my weekly coaching post in one of my specific niches.
That’s so wise, Nancy. I’m glad you’re going to be able to write more.
Writing is one of my energy-givers, so I concluded at the end of last year some other involvements (energy drainers) in order to leave space for writing. My marketing activity today was the posting/email of my weekly coaching post in one of my specific niches.
That’s so wise, Nancy. I’m glad you’re going to be able to write more.
This week I will be informing the NY Women of Purpose Director for our denomination that, after our spring luncheon in April, I will be stepping down from the position I hold. While I enjoy the personal connections with women this position affords me, I do not like the logistics and administration of coordinating large events each year. I’ve been praying about continuing in a role that allows me to partner with these women in ministry but leaving the day-to-day tasks to another. Yet another example of saying “no” to the good, so I can say “yes” to better.
Almost done with my annual marketing plan and had a real breakthrough about the blogging portion of it in my coaching session today–thanks Christy! Also did some more work on a presentation I will be doing in the near future. Feeling good about what God has me doing!
Sounds like you are really prioritizing those things that are most important to you and most impactful with others. This should make a huge difference in your year.
This week I will be informing the NY Women of Purpose Director for our denomination that, after our spring luncheon in April, I will be stepping down from the position I hold. While I enjoy the personal connections with women this position affords me, I do not like the logistics and administration of coordinating large events each year. I’ve been praying about continuing in a role that allows me to partner with these women in ministry but leaving the day-to-day tasks to another. Yet another example of saying “no” to the good, so I can say “yes” to better.
Almost done with my annual marketing plan and had a real breakthrough about the blogging portion of it in my coaching session today–thanks Christy! Also did some more work on a presentation I will be doing in the near future. Feeling good about what God has me doing!
Sounds like you are really prioritizing those things that are most important to you and most impactful with others. This should make a huge difference in your year.
Today, I identified a few prospects and supporters. I also had a lunch date with one of them!
I love it when I can call lunch – marketing. I hope you had fun.
Today, I identified a few prospects and supporters. I also had a lunch date with one of them!
I love it when I can call lunch – marketing. I hope you had fun.
Today I sent supportive emails to three clients. The surprise was getting glowing comments back from them on how well their businesses are doing as a result of our coaching. Now in my ‘Atta Girl’ file! They are already commenters in my LI recommendations.
That’s so cool, Pat. What a great affirmation that you’re really making an impact.
Today I sent supportive emails to three clients. The surprise was getting glowing comments back from them on how well their businesses are doing as a result of our coaching. Now in my ‘Atta Girl’ file! They are already commenters in my LI recommendations.
That’s so cool, Pat. What a great affirmation that you’re really making an impact.
I updated my Twitter and FB photo and added a link to my newly created “Epiphany” session. It’s a 30 minute starter session.
Very cool, Shay. I’ve never heard of an “Epiphany” session but it’s a great name.
I really like the name ‘Epiphany session’, too! I’d love to hear how it came to you. If you’d prefer not to post a long story here, feel comfortable emailing me at: pat@kickbuttsalestraining.com.
I updated my Twitter and FB photo and added a link to my newly created “Epiphany” session. It’s a 30 minute starter session.
Very cool, Shay. I’ve never heard of an “Epiphany” session but it’s a great name.
I really like the name ‘Epiphany session’, too! I’d love to hear how it came to you. If you’d prefer not to post a long story here, feel comfortable emailing me at: pat@kickbuttsalestraining.com.
Worked on a new logo. Updated my FB cover. Also worked on updating LinkedIn. Began working on plans for a Designed for Prayer CAMP in February.
I’d love to see your new logo when you get it finalized. I hope you’ll post it for us.
Worked on a new logo. Updated my FB cover. Also worked on updating LinkedIn. Began working on plans for a Designed for Prayer CAMP in February.
I’d love to see your new logo when you get it finalized. I hope you’ll post it for us.
Thanks for the encouragement to drop the energy drainers! It’s very important. Today I signed up for Grammar Girl podcast.
Hi Laurie, Good for you. When we have our own businesses what we say ‘no’ to is as important as what we say ‘yes’ to, isn’t it?
Thanks for the encouragement to drop the energy drainers! It’s very important. Today I signed up for Grammar Girl podcast.
Hi Laurie, Good for you. When we have our own businesses what we say ‘no’ to is as important as what we say ‘yes’ to, isn’t it?
Since my target group is women with auto-immune disorders, I spent time today researching online groups and finally decided on a good group to not only share my own journey with auto-immune disorders, but also to learn from others who suffer from it.
That’s awesome, Kristie. I’m so glad you’re going to be able to connect with others in your target group on a regular basis.
Krisite, I have several alumni clients with autoimmune diseases. Please put me in your database so that when your offerings are solid I can let them know about you. pat@kickbuttsalestraining.com.
Since my target group is women with auto-immune disorders, I spent time today researching online groups and finally decided on a good group to not only share my own journey with auto-immune disorders, but also to learn from others who suffer from it.
That’s awesome, Kristie. I’m so glad you’re going to be able to connect with others in your target group on a regular basis.
Krisite, I have several alumni clients with autoimmune diseases. Please put me in your database so that when your offerings are solid I can let them know about you. pat@kickbuttsalestraining.com.
I looked over my website and want to make some changes. I just have to do some further research in order to make it the way I need it to be. I also had some further training as a mentor coach. I always enjoy that time and learn so many new things!
Good job, Jill. It sounds like you are moving ahead on several fronts.
I looked over my website and want to make some changes. I just have to do some further research in order to make it the way I need it to be. I also had some further training as a mentor coach. I always enjoy that time and learn so many new things!
Good job, Jill. It sounds like you are moving ahead on several fronts.
I am continuing to work on Intentional Blogging class. Learning allot for sure!
Blogging is a great way to reach your target market, so good for you for studying up on it.
I am continuing to work on Intentional Blogging class. Learning allot for sure!
Blogging is a great way to reach your target market, so good for you for studying up on it.
I accepted an offer to be a guest speaker on purpose and passion at a career program. Love the topic and looking forward to meeting new people and inspiring them on their journey.
I accepted an offer to be a guest speaker on purpose and passion at a career program. Love the topic and looking forward to meeting new people and inspiring them on their journey.
I didn’t sign on here yesterday, but I did post some helpful information onto my wellness facebook page. Also, did a spot-coaching with a child actor client last night.
Sounds good, Monique. I’m glad you sticking with your marketing.
I didn’t sign on here yesterday, but I did post some helpful information onto my wellness facebook page. Also, did a spot-coaching with a child actor client last night.
Sounds good, Monique. I’m glad you sticking with your marketing.
Took my new webpage and worked with my web person to change it just enough so that it looks like it goes with my other website (of which it is a part) and yet its own thing due to the color change. Hard to explain. The two websites are clergylifecoaching.com and congregationalgps.com but congregationalgps.com (my new one) takes you to a page on the clergylifecoaching.com website. Clear as mud?! This has been a huge marketing piece for me as I have been doing the work of the gps site without there ever being anything “out there” saying that I do it. Now I have cards and a website which gives me credibility!
Good for you, Barbara. It sounds like this will really help you with your marketing and getting the word out about what you do.
Took my new webpage and worked with my web person to change it just enough so that it looks like it goes with my other website (of which it is a part) and yet its own thing due to the color change. Hard to explain. The two websites are clergylifecoaching.com and congregationalgps.com but congregationalgps.com (my new one) takes you to a page on the clergylifecoaching.com website. Clear as mud?! This has been a huge marketing piece for me as I have been doing the work of the gps site without there ever being anything “out there” saying that I do it. Now I have cards and a website which gives me credibility!
Good for you, Barbara. It sounds like this will really help you with your marketing and getting the word out about what you do.
Hi Kim,
Activity for today: Brainstorm 5 new titles for future blog posts.
Thank you for your encouragement to continue with 5 Minute Marketing.
Jim
I’m so glad you are hanging in here with us, Jim. It’s been great having you.
Hi Kim,
Activity for today: Brainstorm 5 new titles for future blog posts.
Thank you for your encouragement to continue with 5 Minute Marketing.
Jim
I’m so glad you are hanging in here with us, Jim. It’s been great having you.
Hmm…I have been thinking about my “ideal schedule” the last few days and trying to make some changes. This just hammers the subject home…I need to be wiser about how I spend my time!!
As for marketing…today was a good one! I sent out a pre-prelaunch email as I prepare for my book to be launched! And kept up the usual fb engagement. This is becoming a habit! Now I am trying to not fritter away all my time on facebook…that is my next step…scheduling!
“This is becoming a habit!” I LOVE that sentence. Keep up the great work!
Hmm…I have been thinking about my “ideal schedule” the last few days and trying to make some changes. This just hammers the subject home…I need to be wiser about how I spend my time!!
As for marketing…today was a good one! I sent out a pre-prelaunch email as I prepare for my book to be launched! And kept up the usual fb engagement. This is becoming a habit! Now I am trying to not fritter away all my time on facebook…that is my next step…scheduling!
“This is becoming a habit!” I LOVE that sentence. Keep up the great work!
Listened to Michael Hyatt podcast.
Listened to Michael Hyatt podcast.
Prepped, Packaged and mailed 10 of my books to referrals, with thank you notes included!
Prepped, Packaged and mailed 10 of my books to referrals, with thank you notes included!