After last week’s hindsight realization (haha), I did more research on the Brazilian Butt Lift program…So, I….
I ordered Brazilian Butt Lift from Beachbody. I'm sure the hard part is over now....
Yes, that’s right. I identified an issue, an improvement I wanted to make in my life, and immediately took action to rectify. In this case, I had just gotten paid, it wasn’t that expensive, and the online ordering system was super easy…bam…
That is not, by far, my normal MO. Usually, I am sitting around for weeks/months/years thinking….
“I’ve really got to ________” (insert: ”start college fund”, “get MBA”, “get yoga teacher certification”, “wrap loose coins”, “call my family”…)
I have been trying to figure out all week what was it that got me off my rear end (haha) and take even the smallest step to change something I wanted to improve in my life.
- it was a concrete, identified problem that I wanted to fix
- people readily wanted to share their opinion about it, so it was easy to do research to come to a decision. so many of my friends are working on fitness/health goals that I knew I’d have support and accountability too.
- i have nothing to lose if it doesn’t work out
- i love online shopping
- it felt good to take immediate action
Five Steps to Change Your Life
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clearly state the problem you wish to resolve
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conduct research on all potential solutions
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make sure the benefits outweigh the risk
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choose the resolution that most clearly aligns with an activity you already like doing, along with the support/accountability
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take immediate action. if the risks are too great to rip it off like a band-aid, take small steps every day.
Now, where to begin? I have a job interview coming up, so that always opens up thinking space around your life and your career path. What I have been thinking about is what is my ideal work situation/environment. I may take out an ad:
Top Executive seeking position where:
- I have flexible hours that I set myself
- I receive a great, big, huge, mega salary
- I get a company car (luxury model, of course. Or a Jeep Wrangler. Silver with a black soft top.)
- there are 8 weeks paid vacation a year, plus all school holidays off
- the team takes fabulous, fun, quarterly retreats at places like Miraval
- I get a discretionary expense account
- the environment is family-friendly
- I get the ability to work remotely most of the time
- I have intelligent, dedicated, loyal staff
- I GET TO BE CREATIVE
- Tuition reimbursement is available, and I mean enough to actually get a DEGREE, not barely enough to purchase a text book
- A sizable signing bonus is provided
- A semi-annual performance bonus is given
- Annual RAISES are given
- there is a culture that encourages health, exercise and overall wellness
- Excellent health insurance coverage options are provided
- Travel opportunities to fabulous international locations are available. Oh, and at my discretion. I don’t want it to feel like it’s a burden, of course…
And, most importantly, I have enough resources and support to live my motto:
THINK BIG
DO GOOD
CHANGE THE WORLD
There is my wish list, Universe. Hear, that??? Maggie, the psychic from Miraval, told me back in August that this would be a great year, and that February 4th would be a big day for me.
I’m assuming a company is going to call me today and make me a job offer with all the perks above. My small step for today will be to answer the phone, even if I have to pause my Bum Bum DVD.
Tomorrow, I may need to take a more proactive approach…but that is for tomorrow…
Speaking of which, I wanted to share a “before” photo of the offending backside as the start of my accountability, but have you ever tried to take a picture of your ass? It ain’t easy. And it’s not exactly the thing I can walk up to someone and ask. ”Excuse me, can you please take a picture of my bum?”
Side angle. Yes, it is that flat...Time to lift my butt...and my life...
