Setting Goals - 3 Amazing Goals I have set for 2015

There's so many bridal, wedding, workshops, meet-ups, wedding planner brunch/lunch functions coming up this year. I love to be very active in my business and participate and attend a lot of events. I will discuss 3 Goals I have set this year; which one includes a fun personal vacation! 

#1 Goal: 

My first goal for 2015 is to continue to participate in the weekly Twitter Chat.  I will continue and plan my calendar around these particular chats (set my phone alerts to remind me).  These chats are fun, educational, and a perfect time to communicate with other wedding professionals. I currently, participate on Wednesdays, and Sundays. I have met some awesome wedding planners and professionals via Twitter. I have even had a few support me when I host my own networking events. Participating in my swag bags, sponsoring prizes/giveaways. 

#2 Goal: 

My second goal....I have a goal to sign up for a educational program. A program that is specific to wedding planners, small business owners, ect... Education is key, and I want to continue to learn more about improving my business. I want to present the best services, products, ect to my clients. I'm currently shopping around for the best educational program to sign -up for! 

#3 Goal: 

Lastly, my 3rd Goal is to plan a vacation for the Summer 2015 during my birthday week. I love to rent out the awesome beachhouses in Tybee Island, Georgia. It's a lot of attractions, restaurants, beach activites, water sports, and more! I will begin now looking for a beach house to reserve ( it's a great idea to start early before they are Sold Out)! I will plan all the activites in advance as well. I want to stay for 7 days; relax, and have a ton of fun! I have been before in the past several times; but this time I want to try things I never have before! 

Note: This blog post was inspired by Natalie Sission 15-Day blog challenge.
 

Have a Sweet Day, 

Clarissa 

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Written by:Clarissa

Distractions - and setting boundaries

  

Distractions are always around us, especially with smart phones, tablets, iPads, ect... Balancing so much in your day to day life. It's so easy to be distracted and thrown off task.

 I know that social media, email, and apps all installed on my smart phone it's very easy for me to get distracted. I have lots of notifications going off all the time. 

I certainly get distracted by my phone, and I have already started to make changes. I'm taking small steps, in efforts to cut down on the distractions coming from my phone!

Here are some steps I'm putting into place to create bounderies! 

#1) Have set times "daily" that I check and respond to emails. Only between those hours I will read, and reply. I will make exceptions, if needed. 

#2) I also, have a set time that I will check my phone App notifications. 

#3) I will look at my Apps on my smart phone device and decide what notifications I can consider turning off. 

#4) I want to put into place certain times when I "un-plug" and put the phone in a silence mode or Do Not Disturb ( or just turn the phone completely off). 

#5) I want to create a special place in my home where I can leave the phone and be "un-plugged" during special times, especially during family time. 

Applying discipline and those steps above;  will propel me in the right direction. Distractions can take you away from the most important elements in your life. You can waste valuable time ( time you can't get back)! 

Note: This blog post was inspired by Natalie Sission 15-Day blog challenge.

Have a Sweet Day, 

Clarissa 

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Written by: Clarissa

A Tool for becoming more Productive - Meditation

I have decided to use "Meditation" as a tool to become more productive, I have always been curious about it. I had confirmation (I truly believe when you hear the same consistent thing by different sources it's a sign) by a professional vendor (she was telling me about it last year). Also, this particular vendor  makes amazing bath & body products. Furthermore,  recently I had a family member recommend meditation to me.

I was even invited to attend a local meditation class (I thought it was such a awesome idea). I just never followed up on the invite. But, I'm glad that I am finally going to go ( I'm actually REALLY looking forward to it)! 

I'm still in the early learning stages, checking out books and materials about meditation. I want to be educated about it, and learn as much as I can. I'm looking forward to the benefits of it. I know it will improve my personal, and business life. That's surely what I'm looking forward to! 

I want to create a quiet, neat, and beautiful space where I can actually meditate. A spot in my home where I can just get very comfortable, relax, and close my eyes. I think it's very important that I'm in a space where I can feel calm, and at ease, and can focus on the meditation. 

 

Life gets very busy, and we take so much in. I feel that meditation would be a great way to clear my mind.  Also, as a business owner meditation would help with managing stress, decluttering my mind, sharpening my critical thinking skills, and more.  

I will have to keep you all posted on my journey of Mediation! Also, I'm going to download the Head space App. I cannot wait to see all the beautiful benefits that I will gain over my life! This "tool" is going to be a life changing experience! 

My last three blog posts have been very inspirational, thanks to this awesome 15-Day Blogging Challenge by Natalie Sisson

Note: This blog post was inspired by Natalie Sission 15-Day blog challenge.
 

 

Have a Sweet Day,

Clarissa

Written by: Clarissa

Photography Credit: Pinterest

My Most Important Action - "Health"

M.I.A. - stands for "most important action"

The next 15 days I will focus on one "most important action"; this particular action will be one of my many goals for 2015. 

My "MIA" is my HEALTH...

I recently joined a 60 day weightloss challenge, it began January 1, 2015 (ends March 1, 2015). There are several people participating and who ever loses the MOST weight wins money!

 Also, this year I have decided to incorporate Meditation and recently checked out some audio books from the library ( Beginner's Meditation).  I decided to participate in a few upcoming 5K road races, and adding more healthy food and more water into my diet. 

I would love to try a new fitness facility that's in my neighborhood. They offer some awesome workout classes, boot camps, ect.. I wouldn't mind taking classes I never tried before.... I have always wanted to try YOGA! 

I want to add more green smoothies into my diet. I use to drink alot of the green goodness before in the past (aka green smoothies). Green smoothies are filled with fresh fruits, veggies, and lots of nutrients. Don't worry you will get use to the taste (don't let the color scare you)! 

Adding more lemons into my diet, especially my water. Lemons have so many awesome benefits. Lemons are a alkaline fruit! Adding lemons to the water makes it alkaline water! Warm water with lemon is a great liver detox! 

On a daily basis I have decided to recently start incorporating JUMP ROPE into my daily routine! It instantly reminds of when I was a child (I Adored jumping rope growing up). The benefits are phenomenal and it's excellent for your heart! 

I have serveral other MIAs however, I know that your health, diet, and wellness is very important, and key to your overall well being. Taking care of yourself, getting plenty of sleep/rest, taking vitamins, scheduling annual doctor appointments all tie into health.

I hope you enjoyed learning about my MIA! I would love to hear about yours! 

Have a Sweet Day, 

Clarissa 

Written by: Clarissa

Photography Credit: Pinterest