Living The Balanced Life in Abundance!

Would you mind very much if I talk with you?
Of course, I won't impose, if you've other things to do.
I see you're in a hurry, your face is aflush,
But hesitate a moment, after all, 'What's your rush ?'

On a stormy night, instead of wond'ring where to go,
Have you ever wondered at the beauty of snow ?
Have you paused to listen to the call of a thrush ?
Have you counted the stars ?
Tell me, 'What's your rush?'

I remember way back sitting calmly for hours,
Drinking in the beauty of the lakes, hills, and flowers.
And, oh, so many things those times seem to crush.
This may seem silly, but have patience, 'What's your rush ?'

I got satisfaction from the beauty of a tree...
Oh, pardon me! I forgot. It's nineteen forty-three.
Everyone knows everything, no one seems to blush,
Maybe I'm the fool, but have patience, 'What's your rush ?'

I can see I'm not a bepcat from any new school,
For I trust in such things as the Golden Rule.
Yes, should all this noise and bedlam suddenly hush,
You might say, "Slow down, look around. What's your rush! ~Platt

I took the balance survey.

Here are my results:
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Your BalanceType: Red
18% of people taking this survey are Red Types

About your BalanceType(TM)
You are an achiever. You make things happen and you get things done. When you know what you want, you put all your energy into achieving it. You have a consistent sense of purpose that does not vary significantly from day to day. This sense of stability allows you to be supportive and directive to important people in your life.

Being a Red Type can be energizing for you and inspiring for those close to you. But sometimes Red Types can push themselves too hard for too long, and end up tapping-out their energy reserves. Red Types may also be so focused on achieving their goals that they don't stop to smell the roses and miss out on other personal and professional possibilities in their lives.

Personal recommendations for greater Balance
While our philosophy encompasses 8 powerful tips for achieving greater life balance, you could benefit most from the following:

Mindful Living:
Simple techniques that help you connect to the present moment and decompress from high stress situations.

Changing Speeds - Changing States:
Our movement and our moods are integrally linked. These simple movement techniques will help you manage your moods and help reduce stress and fatigue.

Nourish:
Learn to eat the right amounts of the right foods, at the right time and learn to get results from what you eat. These tips will help you maintain physiological and emotional energy and stress resiliency.

Learn more about Balance and how our innovative products and simple tips and ideas for balanced living can benefit your life today.

In the mythical story of the "phoenix", glory and
triumph rise from the ashes of defeat.
 
Surely a day does not pass where we are not asked
by a challenge or loss to rise up again and choose to move forward with our
lives; we have the opportunity to choose what we are going to do about what
happens to us with clarity and conviction.
 
Resolving to be bigger than every challenge comes
from the belief that you are stronger than the temporary set-back and always
prepared to live that sense of knowing in action.
 
There is pure gold in that window between the
challenge and your response to the challenge; pay attention and witness the
power that you are, then demonstrate that power to yourself with faith and zeal.

 
In the studies that track happiness there is direct
correlation between being happy and facing daily set-backs.
 
Set an intention to see each day as an opportunity
to grow and embrace all that comes your way with
passion!

And You Change your Life is an invitation that I encourage you to embrace every day.

In support of keeping our thinking "fine-tuned" and full of possibility taking a proactive stance in treating our brain to the very best in loving care makes inspired sense.

A growing body of research suggests that we can have a powerful impact on how our brain, mind and memory decline or grow through life.

The lifestyle choices that you make may be the best brain and memory medicine that you can take.

Be simple and direct.

As I was re-reading some of my previous training materials yesterday, a Zig Ziglar quote kept going through my head. It was the one that says, "You can have anything you want if you help enough people get what they want."

I have always liked that quote, then I started thinking about how it applied to my life so far as a network marketer. I started thinking about some of the successful people in this industry that I have become friends with and have had the pleasure to work with.

Jackie Ulmer, Chris Carley, and others have all modeled their business and life after this principle.

In regards to me, these past and present "support line" have always made me feel like I was the focus of their business. As if they cared so much about me and my success even though they all had large 'possibility thinkers' to tend to.

Never once did any of them ever hint that they had any thoughts or concerns of what I can do for their business. They always focused on what they can do for me and my business.

So, what is the point?

The point is that it matters where your focus is. How do you look at your partners? Do you think about what they can do for you, how they will help you get promoted, how much you will earn off their efforts? OR do you think and focus on what you can do to help them?
YOU may not think too much about HOW you think, but they know.

Believe me, your possibility thinkers can tell where your heart is. If they sense you care more about recruiting them to help your business along, then helping them build their business, they will never join. Your best effort will fall on deaf ears.

We have all heard the quote "people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care" Well, how much do you care about them? Always be there when they come to you for advice or help. Don't go it alone. Rely on your team partners.

Your "heart" affects your thoughts and your thoughts control your actions. Sometimes the best way to change your actions is to start with your heart. Get it in the right place and you will attract quality people and those people will stay with you because they know you care about them.

One last thought!

If all you do is focus on yourself, pretty soon you will find that your organization will consist of only yourself. No fun or paycheck there!

~All my best~
Margaret

What keeps me motivated is the ability to affect people's lives. I enjoy doing business and changing people's self-esteem and helping them with their own goals and dreams.

My 10 Motivational Tips

1.) Use the products! Knowing your products and their usefullness and quality can give you a greatest costomer satifaction.

2.) Get on the company calls either through the internet or by phone. The successes and getting trained by the top people will get you 'pumped up' and get your questions answered.

3.) Have a 'grand opening' Party. Introduce people to your products. Share your testimony with them about your 'Why' for doing the business.

4.) Read the company newsletters for testimonies, news, and happenings of the company.

5.) Attend events! Then reward yourself for your accomplishments of going.

6.) Have your goals set in stone. This will keep you going even when your motivation is low.

7.) Stay involved with your team. Stay in touch with your organization often.

8.) Be duplicatable! Keep it simple and have a plan that your whole team can follow.

9.) Always be working on yourself. Read or listen to tapes to keep you going.

10.) Ask for help when you need it.

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"Vision without action is a daydream;
action without vision is a nightmare!"
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Having just lost my Mom this year to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, I read this quote and knew it was something I intend to do.

Before I die I intend to be living every moment of every day living this quote:

Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching.

What would you like to accomplish before you die?

Leave a link to your blog and post about it there

and I'll visit your blog and read it.

Live it to your best and fullest.

Margaret Cowles

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Live each day as if it were your last

The past is history
The future is a mystery
Today is a gift
that is why we call it:
The PRESENT
Don't know who wrote this but it does make sense!
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Start your journey to greater balance by choosing an area where you want to improve. Set a menaingful goal that's achievable, such as "I want to have more time freedom each day."

Write down a tip to support your goal.

I took the Balance Survey that a balance company experts designed to help us understand how to improve our energy, stress-resiliency and sense of purpose everyday.
 
My results showed that I'm a RED type!  What this means
is:
 
 You are an achiever. You make things happen and you get things done. When you know what you want, you put all your energy into achieving it. You have a consistent sense of purpose that does not vary significantly from day to day. This sense of stability allows you to be supportive and directive to important
people  in your life.

Being a Red Type can be energizing for you and inspiring for those close to you. But sometimes Red Types can push themselves too hard for too long, and end up tapping-out their energy reserves. Red
Types may also be so focused on achieving their goals that they don't stop to smell the roses and miss out on other personal and professional
possibilities in their lives. One of their personal recommendations for me
is to connect to the present moment and decompress from high stress situations. 
 
Is this you? Let me know one simple goal you can take for
living a balanced
life. Leave me a comment in the guestbook below.
 

Then work hard to attain them.
 
Setting goals is key to any business. Without them, it's
hard to stay focused.
 
Think of your goals as a roadmap to your next level
in business. Keep it simple and duplicatable. Show people how to you can turn
your business into a lifestyle.
 
Like Jim Rohn has said before, "there's no telling what you can do when you are inspired by your
goals. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There's no telling what will happen when you act upon them."
 
It's the 'law of exposure,' if you focus on what
you want, your going to get what it is you focus on. If your focus is in finding leaders, you'll take the steps to find them. Don't let setbacks fuel any
self-doubt. If you only have 1 hour a day, be consistent and focus on your business for that hour.
 
My focus is finding just 3 partners a month.
Someone like-minded so we all have fun living a lifestyle we
deserve while helping others.
 
Is this you?  What goals are you focused
on?
 
~All my best~
Margaret
 
 

I live with Passion,
purpose and unlimited
possiblity.

We need to give the right amount of attention to all aspects of our life! I wrote my 10 ideas I find to give me balance everyday. Maybe you can use these too.

1) Create a rhythm to your day.

2) slow down - smell the roses. Take notice of places, people and things around you.

3) Create your own culture. Surround yourself with people you like and who likes you. Get off the couch!
Interact with people, nature, charity work and your pets.

4) Look after your health. Don't let your friends bad eating habits influence you. It's your body and your life.

5) Develope relationships with like-minded people. Don't pre-judge anyone before you get to know them. Be open to see this person for who he/she really is.

6) Live in the moment! When your stressed, choose to connect with people you love and value. Take your dog for a walk, call your best friend. Make yourself laugh.

7) Take breaks from your daily routine.

8) Eliminate the 'broke' thinking from your vocabulary. Remember, thoughts become things.

9) Envision who you want to become. Then write down your 'why' for becoming it.

10) Treat yourself to a nice, relaxing bath. Don't forget to put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door knob.

Live Abundantly!!!

Here are some of the highlights.
 
We had a short call because of the airing of "THE
SECRET" cast on Larry King Live tonight.
 
On our team call we talked about finding out who we
as individuals really are. Our company is all about
finding your own niche. What it is you like to do.
 
We are 'change agents'. Do you want to change?
People want to be around other people who are up to something. Having fun.
Creating a better community. What do you want in life? we are here
to work on your goals.
 
The key to any business is consistency. You can
never fail in this business but you can choose to quit anytime you want, but
that's not failing, it's just quitting.
 
The main thing is to find something you love to do,
and then do a whole lot of it. There are others out there that love the same
niche you do. It's just about building friendships with them and helping them do
what they love to do.
 
Make it real!
Make it You!
 
Living The Balanced Life in Abundance!

I set and actualize my
goals with enthusiasm
and confidence.

I just got off a community call and just had to share.
 
The leader was talking about
the philosophy of the company and I have to
tell you, I appreciate his insight. It was amazing. He talked about how the company was founded.

This is more than just products, it's about taking
a look at your life. It's right in line with balance and wellness. It's so
important to know your 'why' of doing any business. Being it - time freedom,
spending more time with family or friends or traveling. Be clear on what it is
you want your life purpose to be.
 
According to the best selling book by Cynthia Kersey entitled Unstoppable,
when William Marsten, a prominent psychologist, asked 3,000 people, "What have
you to live for?" 94 percent responded by saying they had no definite purpose
for their lives -- 94 percent!
 
I know my life purpose. Have you thought about yours?

Are you overwhelmed by the busy hustle of today's hectic pace and looking for a slower more balanced life?

If so, I encourage you to check out the Build Lasting Success. Research it. If it's not for you, then do something else.

You'll never really know unless you check it out.

~All my best~
Margaret

I set and actulize my
goals with enthusiasm
and confidence.

Just wanted to share this with you!!
 
Just think!!
 
We all have choices!
 
Just imagine if you take a different path than what you are used to. You
may just find that there is a lot more out there than you ever have
imagined!
 
Dream Big!!!  And explore your possibilities!!
 
All things are possible if you
BELIEVE!!!

I AM thankful for my amazing life, and all the
amazing people who have come into my life and have touched my heart.

What is YOUR definition of Success?
 
Whatever you decide your success is, live it
everyday.  Define it, write it down and put it up somewhere you can
see it everyday and let this be your path to living a balanced
life.
 
You can read how I define my Success here.
 
One who wants to improve finds the
means -
One who does not finds the
reasons.

I experience a continuous flow of
Prosperity
 
Here's a wonderful affirmation for affirming your
abundance.
 
Write it down and stick it up somewhere you can see
it daily. The written words imprints the new belief.
 
Go ahead, give it a try. What have you got to
lose?
 
Live Abundantly!!!

The Balance Coach

In business or not, we all have them.
 
Each being different than others, small or big.
 
Each of us make a difference in someone's life.
 
If your goal is just to be a better person than you
were yesterday ------
 
Congratulate yourslef!
Appreciate Yourself!
Reward Yourself!
 
Sad fact - most people don't even try.

Live Abundantly!!!

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatique!

Practice 'visioning' your goal just like great athletes 'vision' their victories before they start the event.

See each goal as though it is already successfully completed.

Each day, affirm with enthusiasm that you are accomplising your stated goals!

As you expand your thinking, your ability to manifect what you are dreaming about will develope as well.

The more you expand the horizons of your imagination, opening new territories and going beyond what you think is possible, the more you open the doorway to unlimited abundance.

Live out your dreams in your mind. Picture yourself getting what you want. Make your 'visions' so real that they feel more than just wishful thinking.

Each day focus on the simple steps to take to reach your goals.

Life gives us signs, clues, words of suggestions to help make the correct decisions. Everywhere we look life is always giving us signs in what to do with our time.

Signs help to make our lives better, but it is up to us to listen for them.

A person knows what to do but sometimes we just don't do it. These signs are constantly given to us everywhere we go and they are always around us. We just need to make a point to listen to them more. We need to open up our minds more to our inner voice. We all have this special ability of using our mind to get in touch with our own intuition in what we are meant to do in life. We need to use our own suggestions for every day life.