Perception is everything, isn't it.

When you look at this picture, do you see weeds or 
flowers?



What if I told you a very sweet three year old boy went out in his yard and picked these especially for his grandma?

Perception is everything, isn't it.

I'll admit, when I look at my yard and see these yellow flowers peppered throughout the grass, it doesn't make me happy. They are a weed by all standards. Unless of course, one does not know that standard. 

Imagine if you will, not being familiar with dandelions popping up in unwanted places. You see a yard of green and yellow for the first time and you think its
b e a u t i f u l.

Until someone tells you they are not a welcomed flower here in Washington.

or

a sweet young boy brings a bouquet to his grandma.

(This is this grandma's sweet grandson, the flower deliverer)

Be Courageous, Be Brilliant, Be You

with love,

Sue

What about you? In the comments below, share with me. Do you see weeds or flowers?


Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who teaches business growth and life balance as a way of life. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops. Receive 12 weeks of Sue's FREE training audios, Mindset Mondays to your inbox by registering here.

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Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who teaches business growth and life balance as a way of life. You can have your cake and eat it too. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops. Receive 12 weeks of Sue's FREE training audios, Mindset Mondays to your inbox by registering here.

Ever feel lonely or blue? Fear or Uncertainty? You're not alone.

As a Self Development Coach I work with clients and students on exposing and engaging with their inner core. Who they truly are. 

That can sound funny to some. What do you mean, "who they truly are?" 

So many people are living as a drone. Living the way they should live. Being who they should be. Acting the way they should act. So much so, they don't even realize they are doing it.

The purpose behind the work I do isn't to show them what they are doing wrong. Isn't to show them what would make them happy or happier. My purpose is to walk beside them as they stand in their own personal power. That's huge! Why huge? Because when you begin to really connect with your inner core, you truly begin to live your life. Love yourself as you would your neighbor. Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend.....Your world opens up.

Some are hesitant to this idea of what we'll call here, self-care. They see it as selfish. I beg to differ. I believe from my own experience and the experience of my students, clients and teachers that it's actually selfish to not treat yourself with care.

Self-care is a topic in the Live Your Purpose Program and this week we are looking at those times when we feel lonely or blue. Those times when doubt and fear creep in.

Yes, they happen to all of us. Through the program and teachings we know that what we focus on grows so what do we do when these feelings come up?

Ask yourself, "what can I do right now that would take care of me?" "How can I pamper myself a bit?"

Remember a time that brought you joy.

Smile. The physical activity of smiling can change your attitude and those around you too.

Remember an email you've received that was kind. I recommend that my clients have a 'when in doubt' journal. Each time they receive a card, nice email or unsolicited compliment from someone they: print, write or tape it in their journal.

Here are a few other things my clients do:

Stopping for a ten minute break and a cup of tea.

Take a walk outside with no agenda and just be.

Call a friend and tell them what you appreciate about them.

Make a list of things you can do to take care of you in those times of doubt or fear. Make it your go to place when those feelings arise. You'll be pretty happy you did.

One of my favorites is to:
Stop -
Breathe -
Stretch -
Smile

All to often we try to deny these feelings. Hide them or go, go, go to avoid them. All that does is make them stronger and often buries them deep. They will fester sooner or later. Might as well feel them now.

Lean into those feelings with your body and stay out of your head.

A little self-care goes a long way.
How will you care for yourself today?

Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who works with women to live their personal strengths and share their purpose. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops, Sue teaches business and life balance as a way of life. 

Four Ways to Increase Your Energy

In the Live Your Purpose Program we spend an entire module on increasing your energy. This is a transforming module with big a-ha's and mounds of increased energy by those who put the following practices into action. And with the beautiful fall colors surrounding us here in Washington, a gentle tug that the holidays are just around the corner is being felt, which makes this a  perfect time to share four ways to increase your energy.

Lets look at how Debbie uses the tools for the holiday season.

  1. - Clarity. 

Clarity uses your creativity. Now that's exciting! Creativity puts you in a position of being pro-active vs re-active.


Debbie takes a half hour of her day and looks at the next three months. In this case the holiday season. She asks herself the following questions:

During these next three months -

What's important to me?

How do I want to show up?

How do I want to feel?

What would I like to experience?

Come the end of December what would be the very best outcome?

Mind you, Debbie doesn't just run through these questions in her mind. She takes the time to sit with them and allow the answers to truly resonate with her. She writes them down which helps her to remember them and stay focused on what's important. Debbie also knows that writing down her goals and setting an intention has been proven to increase the benefits and outcome.

   2. Saying No and Setting Boundaries:

Debbie now knows what she can say yes to and gives herself permission to say no to the activities and events that are not in line with her clarity. This will save Debbie tons of physical as well as mental energy. By putting boundaries around her family, business/work and time, Debbie will give her full attention to the activities she is engaged in. This is not only an energy saver for Debbie but a gift to those who she is engaged with because she is present and grounded in who she is and what she has to offer. It's like offering someone a half of an ice cream cone vs a full cone. She's a full cone kinda girl.

  3. Conquering Clutter:

This includes physical clutter as well as mental clutter. Knowing that digging in deep and spending the next week, 12 hours a day clearing physical clutter isn't in her best interest for increased energy, each day Debbie removes a bag or box of clutter from her surroundings. Because of her clarity she can ask herself the question, "does this/these item(s) support my energy for this holiday season. Is this item or items something I will use within this period of time or am I holding onto them for someday?" If the answer is someday, Debbie decides to give the items to someone or a charity that can use them now.

As for the mental clutter, Debbie begins really listening to what she is saying to herself as well as to others. She eliminates words like, need -should - have to- as well as complaining. She begins to replace this language with empowering words like, I choose to -today I will -I am and instead of complaining, Debbie asks for help when needed and sets the intention to communicate clearly.

  4. Self-Care:

All too often this becomes the last thing people put into practice. When this happens it's like having an empty pitcher of water and offering your guest something to drink. There just isn't anything there to give.

Knowing how important this is to maintaining her energy, Debbie schedules time for self-care into her calendar in advance. She makes a commitment to honor herself and those she loves by following through with the appointments.

Debbie creates a list of things that bring her joy and implements at least one a week. By being pro-active in her planning, Debbie is more likely to do the things that increase her energy as opposed to mindless energy wasters.

Debbie has now set herself up for this wonderful holiday season ahead.

How about you? What's important to you during the holidays?


Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who works with women to live their personal strengths and share their purpose. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops, Sue teaches business and life balance as a way of life. 

She often shows her pretty face just about the time...

When you meet with resistance in life, do you assume it's going to be a mucky road?

Growth period, I'd say yes. Mucky, the good news is no, not always!

She often shows up when:

you start a new project

you begin a new habit

begin to break an old habit

travel a new path along your journey

yet not always.

Resistance often shows her pretty face right about the time we are ready to move into the next chapter of our lives, our work, and/or our purpose. 

As you are traveling along your journey, skipping down the road, resistance pops in

with a happy, hello!

You may hear her whisper something in the likes of:

"ah, and you thought you were going to breeze right through this."

"Oh no, this isn't the right way to go, this is just too hard."

"Who do you think you are?"

"What were you thinking?"

She's a great camouflage artist and shows up in many different forms. 

When you meet her, resistance. 

When resistance is at her finest.

Almost 100% of the time it's because you are right on the edge of something...

big

a break through

or a break out.

Engage with her.

Lean in and ask her what she has to teach you today. 

Stand up tall and look that ole' gal right in the face and say... 

Bring It On!

Let's Dance!

When was the last time you met with resistance?

Did you dance?

Sue 


Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who works with women to live their personal strengths and share their purpose. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops, Sue teaches business and life balance as a way of life. 

Are You Holding Back on Your Creativity?

Creativity lives and breathes in each of us. Many of us express our creativity through art: painting, writing, drawing, etc. If you are feeling stuck in your creative journey, ask yourself if any of the following three things are what is keeping you stuck.. If you're flying high and creating like a superstar, go, go, go!

Comparison: this often shows up in the form of searching the internet. Looking at all that amazing talent out there, and then comparing yourself with that talent. This will stop your creative flow right in it's tracks. Stop looking at what others are doing and start listening to yourself. Trust your own creativity. And if you are telling yourself you are "getting inspired," ask yourself if this is really true. Use the time you spend surfing for inspiration to feed your own creativity with a nap, going to bed early, spending time with family, a walk outdoors, one of things on your "I wish I did" list.

Perfectionism: Do it and do it imperfectly. This is the best way to learn to do it better. Move forward and honor your creativity. If a Mother gave her child an ice cream cone and the child didn't want it because the cone was bent or the scoop not round enough, would that mother be excited to give the child another ice cream cone the next time they were at the ice cream shop? Probably not. Let's say the child got really excited about that ice cream cone, imperfections and all. The next time Mom and Child passed the ice cream shop I bet Mom would be thrilled to buy her child another cone. In other words, if you're always disappointed in our art, writing, in your creativity because it's not perfect, why would your creativity want to come out to play?

Doing what 'should' be done: There are SO many "shoulds". I have a friend who has a sign above her kitchen sink that says "though shall not should themselves". I have to agree. When you're growing up, you go to school, you get married. After you get married, you have children. Somewhere in there you buy a house. These are often categorized as 'normal'. To hell with normal. You are not normal and thank you for that. You are an amazing original. You are a creative being. When your creativity wants to play outside the box, do it. Engage in the power of play.

Speaking of Creativity and the Power of Play, how does your creativity live and breathe?
 Share in the comments below.

Sue Simpson is a Self Development and Business Coach who works with women to live their personal strengths and share their purpose. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs like the popular Live Your Purpose program, Speaking and teaching Business and Life Building workshops, Sue teaches business and life balance as a way of life.