Why Waste Insomnia?

04.04am in the morning ... one of those nights or you could say mornings where I didn't get to bed after midnight the last time I looked at the clock it was 01.17am and here I am less than 3 hours later WIDE awake with a pot of spiced tea made, ipad streaming reruns on ITV player and my laptop fired up to begin the day. No doubt I will feel a tad jaded later, but right now I may as well make the most of my sleepless moment.

I could have stayed in bed nice and warm tossing and turning my head running creative moments over and over driving me almost insane, I have a pad by my bed to take notes whenever I have nights like this, it helps to get the stuff down on paper and helps me understand what's on my mind. The more notes I make and read through over the last year, the more I have come to realise that I am not kept awake through negative thinking or things outside my control, it is more the 'CAN' do stuff and let's get on with it thinking. To remedy this I just get up, take action and utilise the time getting stuff done, which helps me get my sleep pattern back to normal quickly. I have had clients who are long term suffers of insomnia come to me for hypnotherapy to help them relax their minds it is incredibly effective, with hugely positive results.

This morning I am not in need of hypnotherapy, the things on my mind are being actioned head on. I have a report to complete for my new website due to go live in the next few weeks, as guest speaker at Bradcamp.biz I have my content to finalise, if you want to book on one of these half day business power sessions then do use my special gift code DH97 it will give you access to a cheeky £50 off the normal ticket price as my guest. I have several calls to make and two client consultations, then hopefully if the snow filled roads are safe and drive-able I will be taking my youngest for a trip to the dentist to have some teeth out ready for her braces being fitted next month. Then a trip to the gym as my 2 day fasting began last night at 7pm last night. I am not superwoman I'm just an ordinary Mom doing EXTRA ordinary things to create a life I love.

If you are suffering from occasional sleepless nights take action and use the time you cant sleep wisely, its inaction that leads to over-thinking and under-doing and it becomes a vicious circle. I find if I take action and don't dwell too much on why I am awake my normal sleep pattern will resolve itself. For those of you whose sleepless nights are more frequent and affecting your everyday life TAKE ACTION, talk to someone a 'problem shared is a problem halved and sometimes solved' and there are other steps you can take for insomnia including hypnotherapy. Wishing you a productive day ahead and a good sleep tonight.

What's on your mind and keeps you up at night? I would love you to share with me on this blog

Are You A Quitter?

IT IS TIME TO QUIT KIDDING YOURSELF.

I am so glad I did I have had an amazing, restful and happy 2 week break from business, over Christmas and New Year and my realisation was I really have a wonderful life. My colleague and very dear friend, Paul, and I headed with our families to the dales of North Yorkshire where we rented a cottage for 5 days. I have always wanted to get away from home for Christmas and begin the celebrations a few days before, instead of working up to the last minute and then dashing around trying to ensure that everything is ready 24 hours before the big day, to only be exhausted as the main event takes place and everything passes in a whirlwind. This year Paul and I had chatted about what an ideal Christmas would be and that we should make it happen for our families sooner rather than later.

DON'T LET FEAR HOLD YOU BACK - (THINK)

That's what I want to write about in this blog post - getting past the fear of making changes and following through on your goals. It is really a case of  'Think, Act and Follow-Through'. Let me ask you, how many times have you talked YOURSELF out of doing something you really wanted to do? I know in general that happens a lot in life but for many of us in business I believe it is almost a daily occurrence. I can see you nodding your head in agreement.  In 2012 I had the opportunity to live my Christmas dream of open hearths, blazing log fires, beautiful scenery, a huge kitchen to prepare sumptuous food in, a real rural retreat cosy, spending quality time with my family away from all the hustle and bustle of my everyday life.  It is something I always wanted to do. We made the booking in September 2012 and when we arrived in December it was the most fulfilling feeling as all the families delighted in the dream now a reality. But we could have missed out on this and let fear hold us back earlier in the year when it was just a dream.

RISK VS RESULT - (ACT)

Bear with me here and read on there is a strong lesson in this blog post. I could have looked at the cost last summer when I committed to making this dream happen and seen it as a luxury we could put off until next year. After all we had already had a luxury holiday in the summer that blew us away and surely this was enough I thought as my mind waged a war against itself  weighing up the risk, I had to delve deeper and imagine the result and ask myself what was I afraid of. Fortunately, my coach came to my aid like the cavalry as I shared my fears with him. He knew what I was capable of as he had supported and guided my growth over the previous 6 months and knew how much I wanted the experience and he wasn't going to let my temporary fear & self doubt get in the way. I am so thankful to him as he believed in me when I doubted myself and my ability to pull it off and feared the added pressure of putting this on my goals list and committing to it.

REFOCUSING AND CENTERING MY MIND - (FOLLOW THROUGH)

I looked at my targets and adjusted accordingly, more importantly attuned my mindset to a new frequency in order to move forward FEARLESS with unwavering doubt, inner resolve and trust to ensure we hit this goal, I had thought about this for months, years and now we were taking the RIGHT appropriate actions, to make it happen and following through. It was without a doubt most definitely the Christmas experience of a lifetime so far. So now you maybe thinking well, so flippin what Debs? Who really cares? What difference does this make when it comes to our business?

IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. 

Think about this experience for one moment and how it relates to your business. When and where have you had a dream and you talked YOURSELF out of doing what you wanted to do and are still doing this. It’s not because you aren't capable it’s because you let F.E.A.R. get in the way. If you are ready I have 2 coaching life changing words for this behaviour 

STOP IT!

Many of you are sitting at your desk, behind your computer, right now, realising that the second week in January has almost ended. And what has changed in your business? Nothing. What happened? It won't surprise you to read this. You're doing what you're doing with that TIRED OLD mindset and guess what you keep getting what you’re always getting and what's more you are sitting there by yourself, alone, frustrated thinking you have got it altogether and ‘hoping’ that things will just get better. 

NEWSFLASH - HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY

So here’s the question. What are you going to do different two weeks in to the new year so that you DO get different results? The reality is you can't do it by yourself. You need to get your head sorted, get a strategy that gives you a mindset that gives you supreme confidence and moving forward with your goals. We are all human beings. I hear your pain, I feel your fear, I see your challenge and I also know YOU CAN have your dreams. We all have fears. and we ALL need help and support. I would not be as successful in my business had it not been for my amazing business coach, mentors and incredible friendships with some of the UK's most successful business owners. And that’s what you need, too.

WHY WAIT A LIFETIME ...

Get past the fear. Make a decision, today, to get the professional guidance and support you need so that you, too, can go further faster and in a more profitable way. And have lots of fun doing it! I would have kicked myself and regretted it had I backed out of that experience last month. Seriously. Don’t let this be a year of regrets for you in your business. Think about your dreams, act on what you want to have happen and follow-through on your commitment. There’s no looking back. The future is yours for the creating. Get a coach today and get yourself into a mastermind group.

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DROP THE BAGGAGE

It is holding you back is that what you really want this year?

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I love this post I read in Facebook I had to share it with you - As we think about booking our 2013 holidays which may include a flight. I would like to welcome you to the most economical of first class flights you will take this year. Please read this flight safety announcement carefully and apply all instructions immediately for the safest journey.

"Good Day and welcome to Flight 2013. We are prepared to take off into the New Year.

Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in, in the upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt, and discouragement should be put away.

Should we lose altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down on Positive thinking! Positive thoughts will automatically be activated. Once activated you can assist other passengers.

There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight.

The Captain has cleared us for takeoff -- Destination - GREATNESS.

~ Author Unknown Celebrate Recovery"

Enjoy you YEAR ahead, every single moment.

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