Ready Set...

Recently I have attended several training sessions that were amazing.  From each training, or event I attend I always pick up a few special tips that I love incorporating into my FunSchway way of life.  One of the tips I recently incorporated was that of always being ready.  This was particularly important when it comes to public speaking.  There may be many times when you are preparing for a presentation so much that you forget the importance of practicing your presentation and rehearsal.

Golden Chicken Nuggets

I am a collector of what I refer to as Golden Chicken Nuggets and I am proud of it!  Whenever I attend a training class or any type I am always in search of those little nuggets of information that are definitely something that I can use in my tool box of skills I need to inspire and revitalize me.  I am a strong advocate of taking any training offered (even if it is a repeat of a course I have already taken) several times knowing it will always provide me with new nuggets of information I didn't remember from the first time. 

Attitude of Gratitude

I know there are often times when we get so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines that we forget just how good we have it.  I try to always stop for a moment and think about what I actually have.  Sometimes it is necessary to just stop for a moment.  We need to take the time to realize just how lucky we are.  We need to develop an appreciation for what we have not necessarily what we don't have.  I call this developing your "Attitude of Gratitude". 

Heart Send

Thoughtfulness is something that many people think about, but often do not act upon.  It takes so little to be thoughtful and I feel it goes along way no matter when it takes place.  Here are just a few ideas about being thoughtful that I keep in my tool box.  I share these with you as a sample of the "Random Acts of Kindness" that I apply to my life daily.  These help me through the day, and make the day of those that are the recipients.

Rush Hour

Time management can cause major stress.  There are a number of things you can do to help alleviate that stress.  I am in the process of preparing for a gathering in my home that requires quite a bit of coordination.  I had a similar event last year and was so stressed out by the time the event happened that I was not able to fully appreciate the festivities.  I told myself that I would never let that happen again.  Since that time I have given the organization of that event a lot of thought and came up with a few tips that I am using for this event which will make it smooth sailing for me.  Here is what I have put into place.

Funny Business

If you really want to brighten your day, as well as, someone else's day, share laughter.  I find that laughter is the best medicine.  It always makes my day when I can laugh.  Life can be so serious, and stress filled, but if we can take the time to find the funny in life it can make all the difference in having a good day or a bad one.  I'm going to provide you with a few tips to keep the funny in your life.

Does Anyone Work Here????

Have you ever gone into a business and there were a number of people behind the counter and you instantly became invisible?  I can't explain why this happens, but I often do not feel that there has been enough emphasis on good customer service.  I think it is essential for any type of business or service industry to really make it a point to provide training especially in the area of customer service.  Business' can succeed or fail based on this one particular area. 

Simmer Down

Have you ever been so inspired that you want to do everything at once?  I am going through that right now.  What is important is that you take this amazing anxiety in baby steps.  This is not to deflate your energy, but to be sure that you are putting things into perspective and getting the most value out of what your are so inspired to do.  Here are a few tips for keeping your inspiration in check so that you are really getting the true value of your endeavor.

Focus Danialsan

Have you ever had a major breakthrough?  It is one of those "ah ha" moments that you will never forget.  Well I am pleased to tell you all that it is a wonderful experience and I was the center of that moment yesterday.  I have been struggling with focusing in on exactly who my target market would be.  I have so much funny, strategic, educational information I want to share that it was clouding my true focus.  Through the help of a dear friend, we worked through the clouds and pinpointed where my focus should be.  This is again focused around the FunSchway CHI (Clarity, Harmony, Inspiration).

Open Mind Open Heart

Here's an important tip about always keeping an open mind when listening, experiencing and looking at new and different things that come into our lives.  One of the things that I have always prided myself in is to always keep an open mind.  There are several ways to do this which I think keeps that door and your mind open.

1. Always try and listen actively
2. Don't be immediately judgmental
3. Respond rather than react

Chose Wisely Grasshopper

In your business and life journey, it is essential that you very carefully weigh the pros and cons of your choices.  On my journey to really build my internet market in a positive and supportive way, I need to make some key decision on what and where I need to put my emphasis.  As part of that strategy, it has to meet the FunSchway test to be acceptable for my expectations.  Here are some key things that I consider essential.

Miscellaneous Inspiration

Have you ever stop to think about those things in life that inspire you?  Yesterday I ran across something that I thought was great inspiration for aspiring speakers, trainers, and educators.  I had never seen something like this before and thought it was a brilliant collection of ideas and tips.

Breaker Breaker One Nine...Come in Rubber Ducky

As my journey continues, I find the importance of staying in contact with business associates just as important as personal acquaintances and our families.  I mentioned in a previous BLOG about the importance of a support group, and your business associates are key to that support.  I attended another amazing training the other day entitled Out of Sight, Out of Mind, and Out of Pocket by Susan Dakuzaku.  It really drove home this connection.

Letting Go

It's 2015 a time for starting fresh.  I think that many people feel this way and it is a good time to stop and reflect on those things that you want to change for the upcoming year.  Here are a few tips to think about as you venture down this road of change.

Support Community

The value of expanding your network of friends and business relationships is very important.  This is one way of feeling like your connected.  As you get older this becomes a critical part of your well being. 

Education Education Education

You can never get enough knowledge in your lifetime.  As an entrepreneur, I cannot get enough from learning from others.  Whether it is from attending toastmasters meetings, speakers guilds, women's groups, friends, or association with those in the know, I crave additional knowledge.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year fun fans!  I have decided to provide you with one of my most favorite TIPS about starting the year out right.  Every year at this time, people often reminisce about what has happened over the past year and decide to make changes for the better.  This is a good thing, but often what happens is when their New Years Resolutions fall along the wayside and don't get accomplished right away they experience a sense of failure early on.  People often feel trapped into having to wait a full year again to start over.