It’s nearly 2 weeks into 2012, how have you been doing? Are you working your plan towards your goals?
 
I have and still doing just that, in fact. Everyday, I am more mindful than ever about myself. For instance, I caught myself for not being as focused in my Yoga class as I was not experiencing the inner journey which I previously did. Upon reflection, I realised I had been sleeping a little later than 11pm and hence, it’s affecting my energy and vibration the next morning.
 
Last night, I made sure I slept before 11pm and bingo! I experienced that inner journey this morning.
 
Mindfulness is most critical in taking the steps of our journey. There will be times where you will fall off the wagon, therefore you have to be mindful and have the awareness to pick yourself up and stay on track.
 
You may like to make a journal your day or do reflections at the end of the day. That way, it will help you to become mindful.
 
Happy Wednesday

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Compliments Of The Seasons!
 
How was your first day of 2012? I was nursing my hangover from the hours of eating and drinking on the New Year’s Eve party. That was productive too, so that I am all ready and charged up on the 2nd day and I had been productive since as I have made a commitment that everyday is a productive one.
 
I’d like to cover on the topic of relationships as I find it most challenging as I had been handling relationship issues for many of my clients.
 
Why are relationships so challenging?
 
From my analysis, people come together for the wrong reason or do not realise that the expectations could differ. If the alignment and positive changes are not made, then the relationship continues to be a challenge, arguments and quarrels will continue.
 
Sit back with your partner and make a list of the gaps and agree calmly to make those positive changes. It is never easy however, I believe this a positive step forward. Please do not let your “Ego” get into the way.
 
Stay present to what is important and relevant. Your loved one is the person you can count on most when in times of trouble.
 
Happy Wednesday

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Sorry for the late post. I have been kinda of busy….. more so busy between work and buying stuff.
 
I made a commitment to make each day in 2012 a productive one and hence, I decided to replenish up my wardrobe with all that I need so, that I don’t waste any time to get what I want instead of not having it in my wardrobe. By the way, I clear my wardrobe every six months.
 
I am dead serious in making my goal come true and hence, I do all it takes to make it happen.
 
I am already making the necessary steps now and not wait till 2012. No one thinks about what he or she has achieved in life but more so, what he or she has not done when at the death bed. Research shows that people get stressed with unfinished business, rather than working on the stuff.
 
Do what you can do and not live to regret.
 
Happy Wednesday! Happy Planning! Happy New Year!

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In my last post, I talked about goal setting. As promised, here are two of my goals.
 
My first goal is to increase my business by 50% and here is how I aim to achieve it:
 
1. Elevate my presence with the public
- conduct press releases
- penetrate government linked projects
- additional exposure (both online and offline)
- market 2 e-products on my website
2. Have a plan to penetrate to other media such as TV and radio or internet TV and radio
3. Tie up with other organisations to cross sell each other’s products and/or services.
4. Expand my training courses to corporate clients.
5. Create a “Weight Management Programme” for those who find it hard to lose 5-8kg, no matter how hard they try.
 
My second goal is drop one dress size and maintain my weight at 48-50kg (using my weight loss project to launch the above weight management programme):
 
1. Embark on effective fat busters exercise
2. Eat towards a slim body with the right food types
3. Have a balanced work/play life.
 
I’m happy to hear your goals, and if you like to share, you can e-mail to nancyho@nancyhoacademy.com.
 
Happy Planning, Happy Wednesday

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As we are approaching the year’s end, it is time to set goals for the next year. However, do not set goals for the sake of doing so.
 
First, start with the weakest area in your life this year, such as your health or fitness, for example.
 
Set a goal in terms of weight and dress/shirt size. Then, work out a plan of what are you prepared to do to achieve your goal. Continue to work through the different areas of your life that you want to see an improvement or a leap in your life.
 
Do your planning now or at least, start thinking now and pen it down. I will share one of my goals next week.
 
Happy Planning. Happy Wednesday

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Most people find it hard to think positively, let alone live positively. I personally believe it is due to the habitual way of focusing one’s energy.
 
People tend to have an opinion of something that they read or see (this does not make the person positive or negative). What makes it positive or negative is they put pluses or minuses into it and in most cases, minuses. They then put a lot of energy on the negative and make a story out of it. This affects their mood and of course eventually, their outlook of life.
 
I practise by not putting any pluses or minuses. I look at things in a factual way and make a decision if it requires a decision. Otherwise, let it go. This practice has allow me to stay in a “positive zone”.
 
Happy Practice, Happy Wednesday

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What are you doing today to make it a joyful and meaningful one?
 
This was the question that I posted last week. Although only one commented, I received a good number of e-mails.
 
Here’s my take…
 
Nearly everyday, I live my life joyfully and meaningfully. Of course, many made the comments that it is a lot of effort and work. I do not deny that it requires some effort however, the work for me is all worth it because I am mindful about the consequences. In fact, the effort is not an issue anymore.
 
For example, I may want to enjoy my beauty sleep but by not putting the effort to exercise (waking up at 5:45am for my yoga class) would mean being fat and unfit. The consequence is super negative and being mindful about it, it’s effortless effort for me to go for my yoga class. In fact, its effortless effort because I am mindful of the negative consequences. In addition, no matter how challenging the yoga class is, there is a deep seated joy afterwards in that I did something productive than to have more sleep.
 
Another example – in the midst of my busy schedule, I extend my help towards my family, i.e my mother, sisters and brothers whenever needed. Again, it is true joy to know that I am there for them. I also show gratitude towards their acceptance of me as a person with no judgement.
 
Happy Wednesday

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I like to keep it short and precise for this week posting.
 
What are you doing to make today a joyful and meaningful one?
 
Please post your comments and I’ll post mine next week.
 
Happy Wednesday regardless

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Thank you to those posted comments.
 
To each its own, how one sees changes. The only consistent element is change. As mentioned, one must knows one’s direction, only then can change takes place otherwise, change what?
 
The other problem that human beings face, is not knowing one’s purpose. Anthony Robbins calls it ‘Passion’. If you do not know your life’s purpose, then you will live life aimlessly. Each day is like passing time without any enthusiasm because you do not even know what you live for.
 
I am glad I knew my life’s purpose since 26 years of age and hence, I have not lived life aimlessly. It’s because I live by my purpose therefore, I feel joy in my heart. When those moments of unexpected negative events happen, I can still handle them in the most effectively way. Of course, there were occasions where I may have fallen off the bandwagon however, it is very easy for me to pick myself up and navigate back on track.
 
Please know your life purpose… if you do not, you will be wasting your time in this lifetime on Mother Earth.
 
Ponder upon it and I would love to hear from you.
Happy Wednesday

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I have a question for you. Do you think people can really change?
 
Please comment as I really like get your input… and this will help you to make the shift in your life too
 
My opinion is that people do not really change. As the Chinese saying goes, “The life of a person is very much determined by the time he or she reaches the age of 3 years old”. If this is true, it definitely sounds so fatalistic and what is the point for a person to take any self improvement course?
 
Be patient… just read on.
 
The basic characteristics of a person is kinda fixed. For example, if a person is an extrovert, and will remain very much an extrovert. If the person is a goal-getter, its very much a goal-getter unless something drastic or traumatic happens to the person.
 
The change is not in the basic characteristics but rather the focus on the person of what he or she wants to become. Therefore, the self improvement programme only works if a person has a clear direction otherwise, the person will never achieve much change, let alone achievements.
 
Moral of the story -
We do not change our core. To become successful is not by changing our core. To become successful is by aligning our thoughts and actions with accordance to our life’s purpose and goals.
 
Please comment as this is important for you.
Happy Wednesday

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