I remember the first time I was driving through the mountains. As I came over the summit and declined, I wanted to continually press the brake in the car. It made me feel safer, as if I had more control. The problem was as I "rode the brake" it was damaging the car. It was not keeping me safe, but rather opening me up for future damage. We do this in life and business too - we tread with caution telling ourselves we are "playing it safe' when in truth we are only damaging ourselves for future greatness. Don't misunderstand, being thoughtful and strategic is good, but having too much caution and not taking chances can keep us from growing into the greatness we are meant to be. if we hold

They say what you see is what you get, meaning you get whatever you are looking for. For example, some can look at a field of dandelions and see an opening to wishes and others will just see a sea of weeds. We all receive exactly what we seek.... Are you looking for a "busy" week or one in which you can be productive? A challenging conversation or one where you can gain clarity and deeper understanding? A lost sale or a way to work on your skills for the next, right client? So if what we see is what we get, my suggestion is to start with a focus on what you want to get. The more you know the result you are looking for, the easier it will be to "see" what is in front of you. ~ Coach Clara

When you hit pause on an electronic device it stops. When you hit pause for a human it is different. We don’t stop - it is when we grow Whe. We hit pause it is our way of recharging and re energizing When we take a moment to pause we allow ourselves to take a step back. We can look st and reflect on what has happened, what is happening and what we want to happen Whe we pause we get tine to reflect We have tine to assess the next steps in life and business and it allows us the clarity to go forward the right way You see we can not get stuck in play mode. We need to pause. This week hit the pause button. Take a break. Take a breath. It will allow you to move forward with purpose

If you try to carry water in a bucket with a hole in the bottom it will make the activity more of a challenge. Same thing is true with us as humans - if we try to do something but have holes in our world it will take a lot more effort For us the holes are a depletion of our energy, mindset and focus. If we are not “full” in these areas our success and ability to serve will be greatly hindered. This week take time to fill up your personal bucket. Get rest, prepare, be focused and get your mindset into one of gratitude and abundance. The more you protect yourself and patch the "holes" in your bucket, the better and easier it will be to carry on during the week. ~Coach Clara