Do you ever feel trapped in a cycle? It might be a cycle of not getting things done, not seeing results, or feeling like you can’t get traction to get ahead…
Just remember – tomorrow is not the same as yesterday. Change what you do today, and you’ll change what happens tomorrow.
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved.” ~William Jennings Bryant
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” ~Peter F. Drucker
Need more inspiration? Here are some blog posts I’ve run across this week that’ll give you a good kick in the pants to take action. :)
Get Out of Your Own Way – I think I need to have Lisbeth’s #1 and #2 points from this post tattooed across my forehead.
Take 100% Responsibility – Want a better life/business/whatever? Helen Raptoplous shares the key.
What Are You Afraid Of? – From Julie Henderson’s blog, this post asks a very important question at the end.
Public Declarations Keep You Accountable to Your Dreams – Lisa offers a great example of how to publicly make yourself accountable in this post.
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You’re so right that other blogs provide so much inspiration! It’s also my way of taking life into my own hands — informing myself and then taking action!
Thanks for these inspirational links, especially Lisa’s! Being a punk rock psychic is the epitome of being proud of who you are. =) I would also add your hot pink hair on my list of inspirations as well. =) You inspire me to be me!
Samantha Bangayan recently posted… The Launch of a New Beginning
Thanks, Samantha. Took me 29 years to find the courage. But I love it. :)
Michelle Shaeffer recently posted… 7 Reasons I Share “Secrets” With My Readers
Oh Michelle, please don’t go to all the trouble to tattoo my thoughts on your forehead! But thank you for the mention – I’m happy somebody reads my stuff and gets something useful from it. :)
Lisbeth Tanz recently posted… Empower Someone Else – Ask For Help
Considering my fear of needles, I probably won’t. But I did write those two phrases on a sticky note and put them on my bulletin board.
I work as an SEO consultant and web designer and there are times when I feel that I am trapped in that cycle, especially when I’m not seeing the results that I want from my efforts. I found that a good way to avoid this is by breaking up my activities throughout the week. For instance one day I will blog and then the next I will work on backlinks. Then on the third day I will just do some reading on my favorite blogs or try and find some new ones. The following day I will work on my web design projects.
I find that by varying what I do throughout the week, I don’t burn out as easily. Everything stays fresh and I am much more productive. Even still, there are times when I get tired and at those points I think it’s ok to take a break. In fact I think it is crucial. On those days, I limit my time on the computer to checking my emails and saying hello to my friends on Twitter. After a day of rest I am usually ready to go at it harder than ever.
Today was my day to do some reading and I decided to do a bit of surfing and find some new blogs. I just happened to find yours :) To me, this is the fun part, browsing around to see what everyone else is talking about. I always end up with a handful of new Ideas that I can take home with me to my Blog. Tomorrow I will be back to the grind, but this time with a whole new perspective.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” ~Peter F. Drucker < Words to live by. Thanks for sharing!
Dan recently posted… Everybody is an SEO Expert These Days
I like that approach, Dan. It’s easy to get burnt out if we don’t take time to get a break and recharge. I’m glad you found your way over here. :)
Hi Michelle, love the quotes you have shared and for me, I have come to the conclusion that I always have a choice and it’s up to me to decide how my choices will create my tomorrow :)
Yes! One decision at a time, we create.
Thank you Michelle. I love inspirational quotes and just something to remind myself that I’m not the only one who may feel this way, otherwise that quote would never have been there! Right? I believe that things happen for a reason and when one door closes, another is waiting to be opened.
-Amanda
There’s something comforting about knowing we aren’t alone. :)