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Kicking Doubts

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Self-Doubt

How are you kicking your doubts today? The word doubt is not as strong as the word fear. Yet, if you let doubt fill your mind and heart then fear can take over. I’ve heard it said that what you write and speak about is what you are currently struggling with. I am a positive person. I have also struggled with doubt and fear throughout my life and business.

Mindset and controlling your mind are subjects that fascinate me. I guess it is because I believe deep down that nothing is impossible. I believe that you each can achieve more than what you think possible.

When an innovative idea or even a dream comes to mind, it can be easy to dismiss the idea. Letting your doubts form is a surefire way to stopping growth.

Here are some of the doubts that I have:

1. I’m not good enough
2. That is not my reality
3. I need more resources
4. Will those I love approve?
5. Will I have time?

Perhaps you can relate to some or all. Why is it that doubts can creep in? Are you believing or buying into someone else’s doubts and insecurities? If you are to uncover, realize and accomplish your potential then it is critical that you learn to starve your doubts.

Here are five strategies that you can implement:

1. Look at your goal’s morning and night
2. Change negative thoughts to positive affirmations
3. Disengage from naysayers
4. Reflect on past wins
5. Ask “what if” questions

I know that if you integrate these strategies into your life you will be able to accomplish more than you ever dreamed. Kicking doubts will become a skill that will open up energy in every aspect of your life.

Never Ending Possibilities

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As birthdays, New Years and transitional events such as graduation, job changes, death, marriage, or divorce occur we have choices.

You can either:
a. focus on the negative aspects
b. stir yourself up with worry

or

c. embrace the moment and look for the never ending possibilities and opportunities.

One of the past conferences I presented at had an author who spoke of the possibilities and endless opportunities. When I was listening to this presenter I was awestruck with his passion and love that emanated from his eyes. I felt the power of his words.

Benjamin Zander

We may feel like the world has let us down. If you take a chance and find the possibilities that exist, you will have a happier business and life. Stuff happens and challenges are a part of life, but looking for the possibilities; it is where our internal power muscles will grow and expand.

Often when a New Year approaches it is a great time to take stock of what was accomplished in the past year and what the possibilities are for the next. Those possibilities 9 times out of 10 touch another human being. Staying connected and engaged to influencers and decision makers will speed the potential opportunities along in whatever you decide to pursue.

Social media is an incredible tool, and if used with a well thought plan, can assist in maintaining contact and achieving your goals. The more you give the more you receive. Keep an abundance mentality. Care less about being in control or the perception of losing control. Take more risks. With more risks comes more opportunities, growth and happiness.

I was blessed to achieve a lifelong dream of moving to the beach. I was born and raised on a farm in humble circumstances. I have experienced financial loss and gain, but I knew deep down that achieving this goal of moving to the water was possible, and more importantly, believed to be probable.

I share this with you because I’m a true believer of nothing is impossible. I was raised with this basic principle. I was also raised with a strong work ethic. It has recently occurred to me that as I reach for the next possibility that I should record those goals and dreams that I have achieved. By physically putting pen to paper and reflecting on what I have achieved provides me hope, drive and inspiration on how to achieve the next goals.

You can start on this journey by doing what Benjamin Zander advises, “give yourself an A.” There is no failure – there is only experience. And with that experience comes wisdom. If we have already achieved an “A” then we can be in the moment and engage totally without the pressure or fear of failing.

Lastly, when you experience a challenge or set-back use these two words to turn it around, “how fascinating!”

What possibilities are there for you?

Limiting Sugar

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Want more Energy? Limit Sugar.

Your energy reserve is critical to accomplishing your goals. Linda Yates, The Image Energizer, shares how limiting sugar can increase your energy and change your life.

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!

Change with Enthusiasm

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Change is inevitable. Change greeted with enthusiasm is self-empowering. I’ve reflected on the past several months as changes have twirled around me. My father passed away. I cleaned out my family home and said goodbye to my youth. My oldest son married a woman that has a three-year-old, making me a Grandmama! My youngest entered the army and got engaged. I started a project assisting law enforcement, and we got out of debt. Throughout these changes I felt a multitude of emotions. What a roller coaster of highs and lows!

The constant thread has been my perspective. I am still grieving and I’m humbled at the goodness life has to offer. I heard Stephen Covey once said “people don’t fear change, but rather uncertainty.” That is true. Here are some suggestions on how you can embrace change with enthusiasm:

1. Ask what am I supposed to be learning?
2. What are the positives?
3. What do I need to let go of?

What am I supposed to be learning? This is a question that puts the control in your hands on how you view the changes happening around you. When you ponder what you are learning your mindset is that of a “victor” rather than a “victim.”

What are the positives? Human responses tend to go to the negative rather than the positives. Even if you feel that there aren’t any positives strive to find “what” could be a positive and dwell on that outcome.

What do I need to let go of? Moving through a change by letting go of what could be holding you back becomes the catalyst like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

Change is exciting, exhilarating and empowering. You have a choice to either embrace or fight. I know that if you put in place these questions in every change that takes your breath away you will grow in confidence. Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm. Every part of your life is energized.

Living In Gratitude

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Living in gratitude is a powerful way to live. Gratitude Journal

The saying “you get what you focus on” is true. If focusing on the good in your life and business brings more, then you have just found the secret to life!

I am grateful for the opportunities I have in my life to grow and learn. As I reflect on my journey it amazes me the thread that has been woven into the tapestry. I grew up in farming country. Going to town meant a 10-mile drive to get groceries and supplies. I am grateful for the opportunity of living where life was full and rich.

My extended family continues to teach me today even though I don’t see them often. I still feel their love and support. If I were to focus on how I miss them especially during the holidays, sadness would fill my heart. Instead I focus on all the lessons I’ve learned from them.

Thomas S. Monson tells us that gratitude in all things is necessary to a rich and abundant life. I have thought a lot about that over the past several months. Showing gratitude even when trials hit has given me increased strength and peace. It may sound counter-intuitive but it will work for you.

What do you have to be grateful for today? I challenge you to write down at least three things. As you use or put in place a gratitude journal your day will feel happier and lighter. More goodness will come to you. I am grateful you have taken time to read my thoughts. I appreciate the opportunity to share my insights with you.

Motivation

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How do you find motivation? This has been a question that has been on my mind for the past couple of years. Motivation can come from a variety of people, places and projects. I have to admit that my motivation has wavered. Seeking every day has proved to be a human experiment. There are some days that are easier and more fulfilling than others. The following have helped me:

1. People. In my work several of my days are spent alone. When I am not speaking, coaching, or consulting I am working on my business. The transition from going to an office interacting with others and now not having that need every day has been a hard one for me. I love people. I had to get creative. Facebook Live opened the opportunity for me to share some motivation with others. The result has been my audience has motivated me. If you look for others that inspire you, your motivation will grow.

2. Places. I have always loved bodies of water. We have a large pond in our back yard. The ocean and beach access are only a 30-minute drive away. Being out in nature motivates my soul. Seeing wildlife in our yard or on the drive to town reminds me that God is in charge. This beautiful planet is always communicating if we open our eyes, ears, and hearts. Go to a place that inspires your creativity and you will feel renewed.

3. Projects. As adults the reality hits that if you want a clean environment you either have to hire it out or roll up your sleeves and get to work. Cleaning the oven, the other day made me think about how projects can keep us motivated. Motivation will keep you moving forward to reach your goals. When I first started cleaning the oven, I hit the button on the range for self-cleaning. I did this right before we had to leave to an appointment. The drips in the oven burst into flames. We realized we had to stop the self-cleaning function to avoid burning our house down. When I got back, I started over. First, I cleaned out the big drips and then restarted the self-cleaning function. Your goals may need to be restarted. If you start with defining your purpose then the motivation will be easy to tap. Now that the oven looks brand new, I’m motivated to tackle the next project.

Every day there is motivation that can help you reach your goals. All you have to do is look and be open to the gift awaiting you.

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!

Handling Conflict

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Handling conflict is a skill that you can learn. Linda Yates, The Image Energizer shares three tips in order to navigate conflicts as they arise.

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!

Become a Top Performer – Book Recommendation

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How do you become a top performer? You must read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This book is a classic! Stephen Covey, the author, was a world renowned performance consultant.

One of my favorite tips is: to “seek to understand” and “sharpen the saw.” The insights in this book will assist you in your professional and personal life. Mr Covey refers to the “soft skills” being the “hard skills.” Once we understand how important those soft skills are, we are better equipped to succeed in all of our endeavors.

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!

Power of Positive Persuasion

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Have you ever tried to get someone to do something they didn’t want to do? Raising children is a prime example of exercising persuasion. I bore three children, two boys and a girl. My eldest, Trevor has always been hard to persuade, convince, and induce. Early in his life, I had to learn certain “tricks” to get him to do what I wanted and needed him to do. As he became a toddler, I worried about how I would get him to give up his pacifier. Everything I did seemed to make him want to hold on to it longer. I tried to convince him that he was a “big boy” and didn’t need his “NUK” anymore. It finally happened during another fun activity, that of toilet training. One day he dropped it in the toilet and boom, he believed the “NUK” was no longer. Like children, your co-workers, colleagues, and customers may be hard to persuade.

Oftentimes when I present I will ask the question – “how many of you are in sales?” a few hands will go up, given the make-up of the group. Are we not all in “sales” of one form or another? Do we not have to persuade, influence and induce many times throughout the day?

As with sales, persuasion can have negative connotations. Your intent is what will define whether you are persuading in a positive way. The individual that you are striving to persuade will decide if it is positive or negative. The following are some strategies to persuade in a positive way:

1. Trust is the foundation principle in getting others to act. If the individual we are trying to persuade doesn’t trust you then your efforts will stymied. Building trust starts with respecting the other person. We build trust by listening for what is not being said. When we trust another person we have a tendency to be loyal. Think about the people you trust the most. Would they try to persuade you to do something you didn’t feel right about? My guess is no, otherwise you wouldn’t be trusting them. Something inside you would hold back trust.

2. Birds of a feather flock together. When we connect or feel like we have some commonality with the other person we are more likely to persuade. The best salespeople are likeable and can get along with every and any personality type.

3. Walking in their moccasins. When we put ourselves in their shoes we will come across as more empathetic and genuine. Showing empathy builds trust.

The power of positive persuasion starts with checking in with our purpose. Your purpose defines everything you do from going to work to achieving your goals. As I get to work with leaders, teams, and individuals I am persuading all the time. I understand why they hire me. They are hiring me to help push them to reach their goals and strategic initiatives. It takes discipline to persuade oneself and be persistent.

You have the power to impact others in a positive way. To impact you will need to rely on others to help you. Your ability to persuade others is a must. It will be the doorway to reaching your individual goals. As you put in place these strategies, others will want to help you. You won’t have to rely on any “tricks” like I had to with Trevor.

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!

Perfect Wardrobe Book Recommendation

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How do you select what to wear for the office, that first impression or special occasion? Ten Commandments of the Perfect Wardrobe, written by famous stylist, Lawrence Zarian is a must have in your library. LZ, as he is lovingly called, shares the foundational principles to building your perfect wardrobe.

One of our favorite tips is how to couture your closet. He provides lists for men and women. Shopping for the perfect ensemble doesn’t have to be a mystery.

Thanks for watching Linda’s tips. These tips will assist you in uncovering, realizing and accomplishing your potential. Sign up today for our FREE Newsletter @ www.LindaHYates.com

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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly-sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Author of Beyond the Clothes and the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!