"We become the combined average of the FIVE people we associate with most." -Jim Rohn
A fabulous way to start off a new year is to look at your own life and see how true this statement is.
The five people you associate with most likely reflect your bank account, health, career choices, self-esteem, habits (good and bad), interests, conversations, values, and goals.
Certain groups of people are either pulling you up, pulling you down, or keeping you comfortably in neutral. Let's take a better look at these groups:
Energy Empowering - This group sets the example of what you aspire to emulate.
Their impact challenges you beyond your "comfort zone." They inspire, empower, lead, and challenge you to grow. They may believe more in you than you do in yourself, and encourage you to live your highest potential. These people aren't always the easiest to be around because their nature demands the best from you.
Tip: Consciously seek out more of these individuals out and spend time with them. Ask them the hard questions. You are their peer. Look for ways that you can also contribute value to them.
Energy Draining - These are the people who deplete or drain your energy.
They complain, whine, criticize, blame, use sarcasm, condemn, gossip, and otherwise focus on the bleaker view of life. They are pessimistic. When you spend time with them, you notice the heaviness of their presence, and instantly feel better when you walk away.
Tip: Though pessimists can make good points while ranting, it's best to take their words casually and limit your time with them.
Energy Comforting - They are a lot like you, and share similar values and interests. You enjoy being with them, and feel better by being around them. We all love having people in our lives that bring comfort, acknowledgment, sharing and understanding. The pitfall or trap to beware of here is the word "comfort." This group is more likely to keep you anchored to habits (good and bad), disempowering stories, and limiting beliefs that may hold you back.
Tip: Cultivate these relationships. Focus more on sharing what you desire and appreciate in life. These are the ones who will really support your ventures.
In order to continue to grow towards your goals in life and business, you must constantly ask yourself the super hard questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they encouraged me to read? What have they encouraged me to say? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming?
Then ask yourself the biggest question: Is this okay?
If it's not okay, make the necessary changes. If it is okay, then increase your circle of influence to include others who would benefit from your philosophies.
A fabulous way to start off a new year is to look at your own life and see how true this statement is.
The five people you associate with most likely reflect your bank account, health, career choices, self-esteem, habits (good and bad), interests, conversations, values, and goals.
Certain groups of people are either pulling you up, pulling you down, or keeping you comfortably in neutral. Let's take a better look at these groups:
Energy Empowering - This group sets the example of what you aspire to emulate.
Their impact challenges you beyond your "comfort zone." They inspire, empower, lead, and challenge you to grow. They may believe more in you than you do in yourself, and encourage you to live your highest potential. These people aren't always the easiest to be around because their nature demands the best from you.
Tip: Consciously seek out more of these individuals out and spend time with them. Ask them the hard questions. You are their peer. Look for ways that you can also contribute value to them.
Energy Draining - These are the people who deplete or drain your energy.
They complain, whine, criticize, blame, use sarcasm, condemn, gossip, and otherwise focus on the bleaker view of life. They are pessimistic. When you spend time with them, you notice the heaviness of their presence, and instantly feel better when you walk away.
Tip: Though pessimists can make good points while ranting, it's best to take their words casually and limit your time with them.
Energy Comforting - They are a lot like you, and share similar values and interests. You enjoy being with them, and feel better by being around them. We all love having people in our lives that bring comfort, acknowledgment, sharing and understanding. The pitfall or trap to beware of here is the word "comfort." This group is more likely to keep you anchored to habits (good and bad), disempowering stories, and limiting beliefs that may hold you back.
Tip: Cultivate these relationships. Focus more on sharing what you desire and appreciate in life. These are the ones who will really support your ventures.
In order to continue to grow towards your goals in life and business, you must constantly ask yourself the super hard questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they encouraged me to read? What have they encouraged me to say? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming?
Then ask yourself the biggest question: Is this okay?
If it's not okay, make the necessary changes. If it is okay, then increase your circle of influence to include others who would benefit from your philosophies.
Wishing you and yours Health, Wealth and Happiness for 2011~~
