MYOB Express: Minding Your Own Business

Is customer service slipping or am I crazy? The experiences that stick most vividly in my mind are those that really blow my socks off or those that disappoint in a shocking manner. Most of what’s in between I simply don’t notice. I for one feel most excited when I make a big bang (in a good way). Working with others day-to-day, I’m surprised how often I am disappointed with the results I get and the feeling I’ve just been hung out to dry. When a business connection doesn’t dazzle me with their brilliance, I usually move on to someone who will. And I am surprised (and disappointed) at those who promise me the moon, but in the end, can only give me a used shuttle ticket. I’m not looking for a mediocre business partner, I’m searching for one who is exceptional in results. Let’s agree to be amazing in our efforts each day, so others will be dazzled by our brilliance!

I’ve been feeling the strongest urge to engage in some new activity or creative venture to add new and interesting exploration to my experience. Perhaps I’ll take a class in oil painting or watercolor, something I’ve always thought I would enjoy. Maybe a photography class to expand an already strong interest there. Or I could learn to fly, something I’ve always wanted to learn. These are just a few of the creative endeavors I’ve thought I would enjoy. It’s time to start engaging in new and unexplored creative adventures. How about you? What new creative outlets will you enjoy?

When everything is going wrong, change everything to make it right. Yes, everything. Adjust your attitude when problems seem insurmountable.  Correct your behavior when everything feels wrong in your life. Change your daily activities and routines to ease your uncomfortable circumstance.  Modify your lifestyle to the very degree it must be corrected to put your life back on course. The tiniest modifications in any or all of these areas will right a wrong and correct an uncomfortable situation in the shortest amount of time. Imagine that you are shaking up your life to make it good again! You have the power to right the wrongs in your life, from the smallest action to the tiniest adjustment in your behavior.

You have a unique gift (or many unique talents) to share with the universe. Polish your skills, talents, knowledge, experience and wisdom in an area of expertise that is important to you. Find meaningful ways to share your expertise in a way that gives you a sense of purpose and credibility. Being an expert doesn’t mean you must know everything about your area of expertise, it simply means you have experience and knowledge to a higher degree than most others. Offer your expertise to others as you feel most uniquely guided to do. 

I’m enjoying an afternoon spring rain from my office window and thinking about the incredible treats of nature, from a spring shower to the amazing colorful blooms in my perennial garden. It’s all too amazing to drink it, so I savor and feel thanks that spring offers so much to be thankful for. Make sure you plan for some fun during these beautiful spring months and the summer just ahead. It’s no secret that this warm season passes far to quickly, so jump in with both feet and enjoy this beautiful season!  ~Cheryl

Most often, it is the little things that really brighten my day. What captures my heart and defines joy so completely? Definitely the brilliance of the early morning sun. My favorite birds perched on the tree outside my office window. The tiny red fox squirrels that jump and chase and play around my back yard. The chorus of birds outside my bedroom window that wake me each morning. The wonderful fragrant lilacs during their early spring bloom. The first flowers of spring, the gorgeous tulips and delightful daffodils. The laughter of someone I love. My cat, the perfect lap warmer. A phone call from someone I love. My list of simple joys is endless. Today take note of the many small yet meaningful experiences that shape your day and define joy in your world. Enjoy your May!
Happy Mother’s Day mom! I miss you so much!  ~Cheryl