tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41620947610952835572012-02-16T06:01:27.683-03:30Professional Motivator, Lisa Payne, finds inspiration in everyday events to help others embrace their potential.Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-90776318212872767662012-02-14T10:57:00.000-03:302012-02-14T10:57:22.757-03:30

  “Life loves you.” This is the message of the beautiful, Louise Hay. It’s a fact that whatever you put out to the Universe you will get back. What energy are you putting out to the world today, on this magnificent day meant to celebrate love? How are you demonstrating love at home, at work, at play, and at peace? What are you doing to show love and appreciation to the special people in your

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The Impressive Woman. You know her. You admire her. Maybe you envy her or love to hate her (for shame). This is what she looks like: She’s got it all together.  She impresses people wherever she goes – work, school, home, playground, fundraisers, bottle drives, beach fires, and family reunions. She is caring, intelligent, and fun. She bakes delicious chocolate-chip cookies, looks as great in

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How will this year be different than the last for you? What do you intend for yourself? Where do you want to be this time next year?  When you look back on 2012, what would make you feel like you’ve had the best year of your life?These are some of the questions I’ve been asking myself and my clients as we enter the most exciting time of the year. We have a clean slate. We are authors of our

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How do you fill in the blank? What words describe the way you feel about the holidays as they swoop in and take over your every movement for the next 6 weeks? Are you excited about the time that will be spent with family and friends? Do you look forward to the gift-giving and receiving, the decorating, the celebrating? Or are you already consumed with concerns over your budget, your diet, and

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In the days leading up to Remembrance Day, school children receive lessons in history that tell the story of servicemen and women who have fought for the freedom that we enjoy today. Most are fortunate to have not been touched personally by the tragedies of war but “remember”, nonetheless, those who have made the greatest sacrifice. I believe it is critical to pay tribute to those who make a

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To many the most frightening thing to do is make a choice. We ask ourselves: What if I’m wrong? What if I fail? What if people think I’m stupid? What if I get hurt? Face that fear.  Feel that fear and then doing it anyway!  You cannot grow unless you are willing to take a risk and move forward.  I told an audience of accountants this weekend, “When you are clear about your vision and it is

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I am excited to be writing a speech that I will deliver on Saturday evening for a new class of graduates.  Pumped by the sense of accomplishment following years of dedication and sacrifice, the audience will be ripe for words of encouragement to embrace their potential. The timing really can’t be better.  While the uncertainty of the future may be a little scary to some, it is a wonderful

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Anyone out there in a long-distance relationship, counting down the days to the next reunion? How do you cope? How do you manage your thoughts when your heart aches so deeply it wants to break open because you can see or touch the person you love? How do you quiet the words of fear and self-doubt when they creep in unexpectedly? How to you stifle the physical impulses that intrude in your daily

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Breathless, we flung us on a windy hill, laughed in the sun, and kissed the lovely grass. -- Rupert BrookeThis kind of rapture is how I feel when I Stop the Treadmill of Life and Live in Possibility. This is how I feel when I surrender all the ‘shoulds’ in my life and just BE. This bliss, this awe, it is mine to cherish.Do you remember the last time that the breeze, the sun, the green grass gave

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Festivities at the nation's capital were taken up a notch this Canada Day and NOT just because Great Big Sea was playing again. No, the big draw for the 300,000 flag waving patriots was the chance to see the newlyweds, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.They began their North American visit in Ottawa and today, landed in Prince Edward Island where my friend Kevin, played hookey to get this photo

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WooHoo! It’s my birthday! What a great day for a name change! It’s the perfect day to change my name and to announce, also, that this will be my last blog entry for a while. This one is a bit lengthy, so go grab a coffee or tea, and settle in. (Thank you, in advance, lovely reader.)You may have noticed, if you are my friend on facebook, that my personal page has been updated for about two weeks

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I just returned home from a week’s vacation in Florida with my two children. It was an amazing trip, a true testament to deliberate intent. We talked at length about creating a vacation that was fun and relaxing, at the same time. We honoured ourselves by doing what we wanted, when we wanted. There was no rushing and there was no whining. We were blessed with minimal wait times and multiple

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The McDonalds jingle reminds us to take a few moments each day to relax, regenerate, and be peaceful. I call this taking a Pause. It is the first step in my 5 Steps to Embrace Your Potential™. When you pause, you create the space to reflect, to gain a different perspective, to listen to your higher self, and to respond (instead of reacting) from a place of power, with deliberate intent.

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What does it take to build a powerful life? How do you have to BE every day in order that people perceive you as a powerful force of awesomeness (to borrow my friend Deidre’s favourite word)? I believe, that if you are tapping into the authentic power within you, then you will KNOW. You can FEEL it! And it feels good! When you are BEING powerful, you radiant light and love. You are living in

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Have you ever marvelled at how much beauty surrounds you every day? From the morning sunrise to the stars at night, the young and the old, the gifts of nature and the wonders made by man, I am truly in awe of it all. It is not lost on me that as I appreciate this beauty, I see more and more. It is really an abundance mentality. And, in alignment with the Law of Attraction, what you think about

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I’m in the midst of another road trip to my home town for a funeral. This is the second one in six months. Both times, I have chosen to travel with my parents and ride as a passenger in the back seat. At first, I sulked like a teenager with no control over the music, the speed of the car, or the choice of pit stops along the three hour drive. But as I got comfortable in my space (all to myself),

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I have a dream / A song to sing / To help me cope / With anythingCan you really listen to the first few bars of ABBA’s famous song from 1979 without feeling all warm and fuzzy inside? When someone encourages you to Dream the Big Dream, how does it make you feel? Does it pump you and get you excited about all that is possible to be achieved? Does it make you shudder and cower and the thought

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“There can be miracles when you believe.” These words from Stephen Schwartz, covered by many, inspire me every time I hear them. The song practically puts me in an altered state of consciousness whenever I hear it as I am reminded of the power that rest within me to create my life.Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” Our thoughts propel us as much as they hold

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending time with four of my best friends. I call them my best friends because, I believe, they bring out the best in me. I’ve had many, many friends over the years and I have come to realize that – while everyone comes into your life for a reason – some friendships are not healthy and not meant to last.For years, I struggled with the drama of friendship. You can

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Melissa Etheridge rocked Mile One Centre in St. John's, NL, on Saturday night and blew us away with the title track from her new album, Fearless Love.I want to live my life / Pursuing my happiness / I want a fearless love / I won't settle for anything lessHer performance was electric. It was inspirational. I believe, as she states on her website, “Everything is either fear or love.” It got me

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The King’s Speech, awarded the Oscar for Best Picture last night, is a story about HEALING. The protagonist, brilliantly played by Colin Firth, must face his greatest fears as he leads his country into war. As a leader, he is expected to be confident, articulate and strong. Battling a severe speech impediment, he is seriously insecure, desperately inarticulate, and weak in spirit. He

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Nearly 60% of Canadians observe a statutory holiday on the third Monday of February. [Source: www.wikipedia.com] The holiday is called Family Day in three provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario). This holiday has not yet been established in Newfoundland & Labrador, where I live, but the occasion did provide me with ample food for thought.Today I began a 28-day program to jump start my

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Every day, you have the opportunity to choose love over fear. Every day, you have a choice in how you greet the day. On this day, as people celebrate romantic love and we ride the wave of commercialization, remember love’s truest meaning.Consider, also, that there is only love... the only true emotion... and it surrounds you. Feel its power and share it! There is enough to go around. And as you

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How full is your calendar? Do you cram as much as possible into each day? Do you fall into bed, exhausted, each night and go to bed thinking of all the things that didn’t get completed?When we are in a state of perpetual motion, in our bodies and minds, there is no space from which to create or attract newness. If there is no room in the garage, how can you attract a second vehicle? If your

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It’s unusual for me to want to cocoon, even in the winter. Despite the challenging weather that finds me in Newfoundland & Labrador each year, I’m not weather-dependent; I don’t let the cold, snow, or winds keep me from getting out and about. Today, it is close to twenty below with the wind-chill yet it is not the temperature that makes me feel like cocooning.I really can’t explain why I feel

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Remember being told to, “Stop, look and listen, before you cross the street”? Never was that needed more than this morning by my child’s school. In the two minutes that it took me to enter and drive around the drop off lane, I witness three motorists violating rules of the road and thus endangering the lives of others, including my children and theirs. (Now I know exactly why there is usually a

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In that moment before you put your feet to the floor in the morning, make a choice that TODAY will be the day that you Embrace Your Potential™.Imagine what a difference it will make when you...o Look out the window to see what the weather is likeo Sit with your family for breakfasto Prepare for a meetingo Drive to worko Go to the gymo Help your kids with their homeworko Relax with your spouseBy

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After raving about what an amazing day I was having, prompting me to shout, “WooHoo!” on many occasions (privately and publicly), my friend suggested I buy a lotto ticket to see how far my luck would take me – and him, since he is looking for half!I don’t know if I have ever bought a lotto ticket. I know, I must be the only person ALIVE that hasn’t. At least, that’s how I feel on days when I’ve

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-67697881097475520252010-12-31T17:05:00.001-03:302010-12-31T17:24:07.403-03:30

What a splendid day; the last of 2010! Count your blessings and celebrate your success.For those of you who are not sure what to celebrate or what to dream of as a new year comes round, perhaps you need a little motivation. This song, by Katy Perry, is a wonderful reminder of the spark that is in all of us. Let 2011 be the year you let your shine through! Baby, you’re a firework!For details on

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When you think about how you spend your time leading up to the BIG DAY and then the day itself, much of it seems like a blur. You make your list; you fight the traffic; you shop and shop and shop; you wrap; and then you hope and pray that what you bought will be received and NOT returned or tossed aside. You drag your tired butt to the obligatory family events, go to church, eat turkey. And, just

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My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Jeans, passed away last Sunday at the age of 89. The eulogy, delivered by my father, described how her generosity would be remembered and, in fact, has been passed on in her large family. She was a ‘giver’ all of her life and what she has given me and my 37 first cousins to pass along to our children, are the memories of a strong woman who loved life and always

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As I read, I am often inspired by words that provoke reflection on my personal journey in search of my authentic self. Today was no different as I came across the following quote from Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach: “The search for authenticity is like living on a fault line; you never know when the earth is going to move beneath your feet.”Here in Newfoundland & Labrador, an earthquake

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As I write this title, I realize there could be many connotations of this word, ecstasy. Well, now that I have your attention, read on, considering these wonderful words from Emily Dickinson as inspiration to Embrace Your Potential: "The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."In her fantastic book, Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach describes the ecstatic

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My beautiful 9-year-old daughter Sydney asked me tonight I was ever in Choir. I was putting her to bed with the four songs I’ve been singing to her over the past 6 years: Hush Little Baby; You are my Sunshine; I Love you, You Love Me; and Twinkle, Twinkle. It’s not much of a repertoire but it has held us in good stead and created a special moment for us each night. It the midst of change,

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“What a wonderful day for a walk,” I declared on my facebook status. It is true. There’s hardly a breath of wind and the sun is beaming down, warming the air to a nice 10 degree Celsius. The trees around the city are starting to change colors and there is a spring in everyone’s step that a beautiful Friday in autumn can guarantee.I thought this morning about how important it is to “get out

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When was the last time you had to exercise patience? I mean real, honest-to-goodness patience. Has your mind ever been so preoccupied with the wanting and the waiting that you are unable to focus on the present moment, the task at hand? I stand guilty as charged. I have always struggled with patience because I am most always in action! I have been a doer all of my life and it is a very hard

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On this Thanksgiving Day, a few things happened that triggered me, tempting me to respond with old patterns that are not in alignment with my vision of success. Perhaps you had one of those moments, too. On a day that is supposed to be all about giving thanks, it seems ironic to be tested by the people and situations that we would rather just GO AWAY. Let’s try to be thankful for the lessons

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Following a leisurely summer, September brings about old patterns and routines. We get used to seeing the same people, working in the same environment, and doing the same activities. Whether you are active or not, you may be experiencing some resistance as you settle back in to familiar habits, because many do not really serve you. If you are feeling tired, sluggish, unmotivated, know that you

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Ahh… there’s nothing like a full line of laundry blowing in a brisk breeze. This week, Hurricane Igor certainly blew his almighty gale through Newfoundland & Labrador and lucky for me, the only impact I had to endure personally is the washing of extra bedsheets because of our overnight guests who had no power at their own homes for several days.With the kids back to school (following an

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I sent my kids off to school this morning – their first days in junior high and elementary school – reminding them to BE brave! As they are my biggest inspiration, they got me thinking how ESSENTIAL bravery is to our personal growth. Being brave is critical to Embracing Potential. Part of the process is to uncover your biggest fears, pay tribute to them because they brought you to today, and

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Happy New Year! That’s how the start of the traditional academic year has always felt to me… a fresh start; the beginning of a whole new year of possibility! Now that my work is no longer tied to this calendar, I live in this fervor vicariously through my children. I am sooo excited for what lies ahead for them as they venture off to unchartered territory – junior high and elementary grades.

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“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistWe have all heard the expression that bad things happen in threes. As an eternal optimist, I tend not to think about the Universe as ominous but as omnipotent. I believe there is a greater plan “out there” than what I have conceived in my own mortal mind. It has taken me nearly 40 years

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I watched a new chick flick last night called “The Switch” where Jennifer Aniston states “Life is in session!” and she’s not prepared to sit on the sidelines any more. This statement was remarkably in alignment with the topic of my fifth newsletter issued yesterday entitled “Just Do It!” For those of you who haven’t yet subscribed to my monthly eNews, follow the link on my website: http://

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-43543406023977525252010-08-28T11:55:00.000-02:302010-08-28T11:56:29.008-02:30

I have realized that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she reacts when a household appliance breaks down. Think back… I am sure you can remember an incident… the washing machine, the hot water tank, the dishwasher, the barbecue…You may respond, “ But it’s NORMAL to fly off the handle, to curse, to blame your spouse, to throw things, to hit the wall, to stew for three days, to

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-61515617302381570702010-08-04T22:25:00.000-02:302010-08-04T22:26:34.758-02:30

Do you remember this song from the 80s? I do. But it’s not the kind of love I’m talking about… no, I’m writing a book about THAT kind of love… wait for it! Today, however, is about the love of a mother for her child, that double-edge sword of unconditional love. Why on earth would I call it that? Well, if your son was turning 12 like mine is today, I think you would know that answer.I had never

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-91229408977212116812010-07-28T13:23:00.000-02:302010-07-28T13:24:18.370-02:30

When bad things happen to good people we wonder, “What does it all mean?” We search for answers. We drive ourselves crazy looking for the lessons to be learned. Funny, we don’t normally do the same when GOOD things happen. We just accept that this is the way things should be. We have a sense of entitlement and naturally EXPECT that good things will happen to us. Most times, we don’t even

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-59317772646231147752010-07-12T08:39:00.000-02:302010-07-12T08:40:14.983-02:30

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Honeselty, I never really understood the science behind that statement, but I have always been a healthy breakfast person and can’t function beyond 10:00am without food. My take on it is that you are setting a solid nutritional foundation for the day – treating your body like a temple by giving it what it needs to perform.Today starts the

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-44462808513410199852010-07-08T16:32:00.001-02:302010-07-08T16:32:32.754-02:30

It seems like I’ve been de-cluttering for several months now. Perhaps as I move into my forties – a new phase in my life – this ‘clearing out’ is a necessary part of transformation: Out with the old to make room for the new. I think so. When I am surrounded by clutter it can actually FEEL heavy… I suppose all the stuff absorbs energy and I can feel it sucking the life-force from me. Have you ever

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-74989107791069387602010-06-27T20:47:00.000-02:302010-06-27T20:48:31.703-02:30

I just gave myself a week-long Time Out in Mexico. The break was needed to calm the chatter in my mind and the busy-ness in which I had found myself. Even though life is quite fantastic, it has been bustling along at a ferverish pace for quite some time now and I was really starting to feel the need for a great big PAUSE.In my work as a professional motivator, I teach my clients the 5 step

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-64988823827013562542010-06-14T09:56:00.000-02:302010-06-14T09:57:02.212-02:30

Have you ever felt like the sense of wonder that you held fast as a child has been lost to you forever? Are you too busy on the treadmill of life to stop and smell the roses? Does your job, finances, or family responsibilities take up all the space in your brain, leaving no room to experience the magic that is beyond what you can (currently) see?I invite you to remember, not so long ago…• The

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-35266993863636003892010-06-08T09:25:00.001-02:302010-06-08T09:25:29.448-02:30

It has been such a busy few weeks that I haven’t been finding much time to write. Today, I honor my biggest distraction and my biggest inspiration: my daughter, Sydney, who turns 9 year old today.Sydney is my precious second born child, my Gemini through and through. She has boundless energy that starts as soon as she pops out of bed in the morning. She is full of life and loves life. Her

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-78212928593292339242010-05-24T09:42:00.001-02:302010-05-24T09:42:33.603-02:30

As a Professional Motivator, I encourage my clients to find a Quiet Space for themselves where they can be fully open to receiving the inspiration needed to embrace their potential. I know of what I speak. I have two places which have become that for me. Those spots are so nurturing for my soul that I often visit them both in one day, time permitting.There is a pond around which I have been

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-59264412102251166182010-05-23T19:45:00.000-02:302010-05-23T19:46:07.055-02:30

I’ve had a very event-full May so far, personally and professionally, and the rest of the spring is shaping up nicely, too, I am pleased to say. On the heels of two major speaking engagements with the RCMP and Dept of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, I have three more slated for the next couple of weeks. Also, on May 19th I celebrated my big 4-0 with friends and family. Time sure does fly when

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-35820041722001561882010-05-07T23:42:00.002-02:302010-05-07T23:44:46.108-02:30

Dear Robin, I am a Professional Motivator based in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. I have been following your career for 6 years when I first read The Monk who Sold his Ferrari. The mantra: 'I am more than I appear to be; all the world's strength and power rests inside me' carried me through some difficult times and I want to thank you for that. I have since read your other books and

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-31555665321073536722010-05-07T00:13:00.001-02:302010-05-07T00:13:34.364-02:30

When life throws you lemons, what do you do? [Considering my anaphylactic allergy to all things citrus, I RUN LIKE HELL.] The ‘correct’ answer is: you make lemonade! Isn’t that sweet? The fact is, sometime life presents you with stuff that seems like it will crush you and turn you into a pulp. You have a choice in how you respond.So when someone you care about is facing a serious healthy issue

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-43380606425006062062010-04-29T23:42:00.001-02:302010-04-29T23:42:33.605-02:30

The Princess of Possibility will be appearing at a speaking engagement in her hometown on the day following her 40th birthday. Yes, it will be a magnificent homecoming. She will be dressed in a pink gown, sporting a newly buffed tiara and white satin sash to match her white satin shoes. She will deliver a riveting keynote speech to a captivated audience and then bid them adieu as she enjoys the

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-37634043715581572102010-04-23T16:42:00.001-02:302010-04-23T16:42:37.640-02:30

In the midst of launching a new career and managing all the related excitement, I have also been transforming my personal life. I have been working through some self-directed course material intended to help me embrace MY potential in an area that has suffered neglect for quite some time.Yes, some times the motivator needs a motivator, it is true! This course work has allowed me to examine my

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-18229370796901034802010-04-14T15:47:00.000-02:302010-04-14T15:49:01.261-02:30

Last night I hosted a public information session entitled, “Who Needs a Professional Motivator Anyway?” It was a great opportunity to tell people who I am, what I do, how I do it and why. It was a great experience for me as a presenter; as an individual, it was AMAZING.You see, there were people in the audience who knew me from various times in my life. There were also people who were meeting me

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-13977350004070417282010-04-08T12:24:00.002-02:302010-04-08T12:28:56.601-02:30

“You’ve got balls.” Twice in one month I’ve been told this by men who, after carrying around my business cards for month, finally took some time to check out my website and blog. To paraphrase, they went on to say, “I could never put myself out there like that.” These successful men were afraid of what people would think of them if they actually expressed what was really on their minds.So, yeah,

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-84819620593216884592010-04-06T10:06:00.001-02:302010-04-06T10:09:33.914-02:30

I’ve been spending a fair bit of time lately in careful consideration of the relationships in my life. I have come to believe with certainty that, as the saying goes, “the proof IS in the pudding”. What I mean is that actions speak louder than words. To put it another way… talk is cheap.You’ve heard it said that we must walk the talk. I hear that a lot in my new business endeavour. People are

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-78264737367943308242010-03-22T20:52:00.001-02:302010-03-22T20:52:45.486-02:30

There’s nothing like a dose of sunshine to put a spring in your step and smile on your face. A beautiful day can inspire the agoraphobe to venture out for a walk and the procrastinator to get things done. A hint of natural Vitamin D gives us a glow that is more than skin deep. We see everything as having promise. We see the possibility where there were once only grey skies.This inner glow

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-63939602860689550362010-03-09T15:17:00.000-03:302010-03-09T15:18:42.550-03:30

Have you ever felt a burning desire to take a vacation from your life? It can be easy to convince yourself that you NEED the break when everything seems to be going wrong. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been toying with the idea of taking a trip south to ‘get away from it all’. There was no shortage of support from others who are tired of the weather, the stress of work and relationships

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-66294540801205609082010-03-01T18:01:00.000-03:302010-03-01T18:02:22.363-03:30

Do you remember the AT&T slogan, “Reach Out and Touch Someone”? I thought of it today after reading an email from a dear friend. There are many times when someone crosses our minds and we think, “I should give him a call” but then that thought gets buried under all the ‘more important’ things to do. What if that call was the most important thing you would have done that day? The next time you

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-5226578639190751692010-02-23T09:05:00.000-03:302010-02-23T09:06:22.057-03:30

When the weather is good in Newfoundland, it is important to seize the moment and make the most of it. You see, it can change without warning. As can life. The past three days, I have ‘dropped everything’ to get out in the great outdoors for a walk in the part, twice by myself and once with the children.I’ll admit that, each time, I had an agenda. I figured that I’d get some fresh air, clear my

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-86621277089635401832010-02-16T16:52:00.001-03:302010-02-16T16:52:57.802-03:30

This is a week to celebrate love. It started with Valentine’s Day on Sunday. Family Day, a new holiday in Canada, was Monday. Today is Pancake Day and the children and I are off to see Nanny and Poppy for another celebration of family togetherness. Do I need these calendar entries to remind me to demonstrate my love or to spend quality time with my kids or parents? I can say ‘no’ because

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-9047586601718339372010-02-08T22:53:00.001-03:302010-02-08T22:54:32.089-03:30

I had a very uncomfortable conversation today. It made me so sad that I was in danger of losing myself in the grief. On a conscious level, I knew it was important to feel the sorrow, but also knew I wanted to move through it. With the help of a trusted friend, I was able to release the emotion and spend the rest of my day in a healthier, happier place.On days like these – and we all have them

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-19936427859959662712010-02-03T22:47:00.000-03:302010-02-03T22:48:21.625-03:30

Smart leaders surround themselves with smarter people. If you want to be a leader in your own life, know who and when to ask for help. To operate efficiently and harmoniously, it is important to recognize where your talents exist and where they do not. I’ve had something on my to-do list for 8 months… I have dreaded the actually DOING because I figure it will take me an enormous amount of time

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-29640377890043871462010-01-26T09:51:00.000-03:302010-01-26T09:52:14.007-03:30

Is there something that you do repeatedly as an automatic response to a specific situation? Do have habits that you’ve been trying to break? Do they cause you regret or shame? Have you lost out on opportunities because the habits you have are hindering your progress on the path of success? I have asked myself these questions as they related to unconscious choices that I have made in many

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-58464476677846112122010-01-19T23:00:00.002-03:302010-01-21T22:58:41.636-03:30

Remember when you were a kid and you’d read stories about a genie released from a lamp who would grant you three wishes? How hard was it to come up with three wishes? Not too hard, if I recall… and as you got older, AND SMARTER, you realized one of your wishes could be for more wishes!! Or you could wish for a pile of money and then you wouldn’t need the genie anymore!In my last post I expressed

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-77955018970917901822010-01-19T22:18:00.002-03:302010-01-20T10:40:10.974-03:30

Have you ever really considered what money means to you? The fact is, money provides you with food and clothes, puts a roof over your head, and it may even buy you a few pretty baubles on special occasions. When asked to ‘dig deep’, what many people answer is: Money gives you FREEDOM - the freedom from worrying about the necessities of life and, perhaps, to attract the ‘wants’ as well. In short,

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-14346315164005872172010-01-17T21:03:00.000-03:302010-01-17T21:04:36.717-03:30

Today I thought about pleasure. In fact, I’ve been giving it a fair bit of thought over the past week. I have been crystallizing my personal vision of success and have identified a number of things that bring me pleasure that I feel compelled to include. What I have learned about defining a vision of success, however, is that ‘the devil is in the details’. The more you try to fit in the ‘how’

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-40312278595655785432010-01-12T11:38:00.001-03:302010-01-12T11:38:54.970-03:30

As one door closes, another opens to a world of possibility. As we close one chapter in our lives, we begin anew with the exhilaration of hope and maybe just a little twinge of fear. It is exciting to venture into foreign territory without a clear road map – to go for a while where the wind blows you. This requires faith that all things happen for a reason and that there is a greater plan at

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-35915431041405064502010-01-05T23:04:00.000-03:302010-01-05T23:06:18.045-03:30

A new year. A new decade. Time for a fresh start. Some might call it a Flying Leap. For me, it’s taken the form of a huge career change, leaving the security of a job that I have held for almost 13 years to embrace my potential and strike out on my own. Like any dramatic life change, this decision was not made quickly but over time and really doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who is

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-30611602462654830782010-01-02T18:38:00.000-03:302010-01-02T18:40:07.368-03:30

Welcome to 2010 - a new year and a new decade. Today, I resolve to become laser- focused on my personal vision of success and encourage you to do the same. It is my intention to inspire others to embrace their potential and in order to do so, I must live authentically, in alignment with my life’s purpose. I am making connections for success with people who have found the courage to stop living

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-7262122413016068742009-12-17T11:44:00.000-03:302009-12-19T00:36:11.972-03:30

Is it selfish to put your needs ahead of others’? I asked myself this question as I have made a decision that goes against what ‘most sane individuals’ would do because it feels right to me and I believe that it serves my higher purpose.For as long as I can remember, I operated with the interests of everyone else ahead of my own. Growing up, my primary motivation was to gain the approval of my

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-75760790072287790872009-12-02T16:08:00.001-03:302009-12-02T16:08:53.097-03:30

Dear Santa,I trust that you and Mrs. Claus are in fine health and maintaining a good balance at home, work, play and peace at this demanding time of year. If your elves are embracing their potential, you likely have less to do on the shop floor and can focus on your personal vision of success – spreading joy to people all over the world at Christmastime. I would like to thank you for the work

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-44458486495694028032009-11-12T23:33:00.000-03:302009-11-12T23:34:27.635-03:30

One great lesson I have learned is that CLARITY comes in surrender. It comes in the moments when you PAUSE the treadmill of life, quiet your mind and leave yourself open to receive the answers you seek. These moments when you can practically here “DING!” often occur when you least expect it, catching you off guard. In a heightened state of awareness, they can cause you to smile, and think, “

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-33566300613943942052009-11-03T00:27:00.000-03:302009-11-03T00:30:49.309-03:30

What power is there in deliberate intent? Perhaps you have born witness to thoughts creating result as I have. I have felt the power that comes from manifesting with intentional thought, but this week, as a loved one faced brain surgery, I wondered whether I was powerful enough to raise the healing vibration for him on my own. My desire to make a difference was so strong that I decided to

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-58169872429413220972009-10-22T14:07:00.000-02:302009-10-22T14:08:21.157-02:30

“There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread." Reading this quote reminded me of the ways I serve this hunger in my life. Today I returned to my volunteer role as In-School Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters. It is a volunteer placement that I began in 2002 – one the major steps that I took at that time to create a life that was grounded in my personal

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-25544517546177582562009-10-14T13:00:00.000-02:302009-10-14T13:01:16.763-02:30

I started to write an entry several weeks back when we were on the cusp of a tropical storm. I found myself at my Quiet Space with pen in hand but the words didn’t make it to the page. I was enthralling by the seagulls. Let’s face it, they’re not much to look at, these “rats with wings”, but on that day a great lesson was taught.As the ocean rolled in anticipation of the great storm, I felt it

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-37695168799456871972009-10-12T11:46:00.000-02:302009-10-12T11:47:34.667-02:30

On Thanksgiving Day. May people throughout our great country will express thanks for family, friends, love, health, and the worldly possessions that make our existence most pleasant. These are, indeed, many of things for which I am grateful and for which I say thanks every day. Today, as I washed the dishes and listened to my children roughhousing in the basement, it came to me that I am most

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-65980108887929092012009-09-03T22:55:00.000-02:302009-09-03T22:59:13.033-02:30

Have you ever thought about the ripple effect a smile can have in the world? I have. From a young age, I was very in tune with the feelings of others around me. I had a curiosity about why some people seemed happier than others. It broke my heart to see people in pain. I am still quite sensitive these days and am known to wear my heart on my sleeve. There is nothing that brings me joy more

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-12507588177114326622009-09-02T22:06:00.000-02:302009-09-02T22:09:18.369-02:30

If I look back over the years, I am sure there is a pattern or two to be found. One of them has to do with how often I rearrange the furniture in my house. This evening, I found myself looking for comfort in change. While that may seem odd to some, I have always found that a change of scenery does my soul good. As I move sofas and chairs, tables and electronics, I envision not only the

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-80084736419052071862009-09-01T21:57:00.000-02:302009-09-01T21:58:08.977-02:30

Ahh... September. My favorite month of the year! To me, the clean slate that comes with the onset of a new school year has always gotten me just a little EXCITED! Even after I finally finished with my formal schooling, the energy of the back-to-school hustle and bustle always gave me the sense that a fresh start was the order of business. Even if it just meant rearranging the furniture or buying

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-10484561831575289202009-08-13T09:08:00.000-02:302009-08-13T09:35:12.311-02:30

Today marks the occasion of two important dates in my life: 15 years ago, I was married; 5 years ago, I filed for divorce. Each of the past five years on this date, I think about how time has changed me and yet, how I am the same. I choose to write today about how we can celebrate these milestones in our lives by seeing the blessings that they brought, and knowing that the future lies before us

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-90072879023812739862009-08-12T09:59:00.000-02:302009-08-12T10:01:33.951-02:30

When asked to describe what I do in 30 seconds or less, I say, “I take people off the treadmill of life, help them accept what is, see what is possible, and create a life of success as defined by them.” As a Professional Motivator, that’s what I do whether it is through individual coaching, workshop facilitation, conference keynotes or in corporate consulting. Making connections with people is

Lisa Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522606143049458506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162094761095283557.post-1286112193106271112009-08-11T12:42:00.000-02:302009-08-11T12:43:51.690-02:30

Have you ever scratched your head in wonder how particular situations befall you? On a number of occasions in the past six months, I have been completely baffled in response to my circumstances and have even said out loud, “This makes no sense. How could this have happened?” A bit of drama in the wee hours of a Magnificent Monday got me thinking about the wonder of the Universe. Yesterday I was

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Does it ever happen to you that your world seems to be spinning out of control and you can barely breathe? Perhaps it is because you have too much on your plate, or because you are in a job or relationship that hasn’t been working for a while. It may be that your daily routine is hectic and allows no time for rejuvenation or recuperation.“Busy.” It seems an all familiar response to the question

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When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing that you think about? Do you groan, roll over and hit “snooze”? Do you cover your head up with the blankets and wish it was the weekend? Or do you jump out of bed with a spring in your step, feeling happy to be live and excited about your next opportunity to spread a little sunshine? I would like to think that, most days, I choose the

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What a week!! Have you ever questioned WHY you choose to jam so much into a short period of time? As a chronic over-achieving Type A and recovering perfectionist, I am quite familiar with this position. Now, in my new-found awareness, I can be fully conscious of the fact, that I have created this situation that has resulted in less patience and increased back pain and headaches!Yes, it’s true.

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Two weeks ago I started this blog, sitting in a new Quiet Space, barefoot, under a tree in Victoria Park on a sunny Terrific Tuesday afternoon. How I found myself in this position was quite ‘by chance’ and since, I believe that everything happens for a reason, I took this as a sign that I should dedicate today’s blog to Going Barefoot! It is now a Magnificent Monday and no better day that to talk

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Each year, with the passing of my son’s birthday, I find myself on a bit of an emotional roller coaster ride. I reminded Joel today that he should expect the annual sniffle-fest from me on Tuesday when he turns 11. He is enjoying a week-long celebration with a party at my house Saturday, dinner at grand-parents’ Sunday, spending spree with party cash on Monday, REAL birthday on Tuesday that

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Friday past, I ended a night of dancing with my girlfriends to George Michael’s Freedom ’90 and I haven’t gotten it out of my head since. Upon reviewing the lyrics I see that it was more the energy of the song and the meaning I gave the word FREEDOM that got me so worked up. The following day, getting ready for an afternoon ride on motorcycle, I donned my yellow t-shirt with the word Freedom

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What would your world look like if you let go of the need to be right? What if, for one day, you surrendered all judgment? What do you suppose would happen to your relationships, your workplace, your home life? How would you feel inside?Letting go of preconceived ideas is very difficult for some more than others. This continues to be the area of my ego that challenges me most. As a reformed

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Sundays is considered a day of rest for many people and has traditionally involved some form of religious observation. Although it has been a while since I have attended church on Sunday mornings, I find peaceful satisfaction in nurturing my spirit and spirituality on Soulful Sundays. As Sundays have become a day where I tend to my heart’s desire, it can’t help but be a day of rest for me. It

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Having just returned from wedding number 3, I feel like I have already lived Sinful Saturday and need to fully recuperate! Yes, I have often thought of Saturday as my day to be sinful… a day where I indulge in whatever pleases me, with little regard for the consequences. Now, I’m not talking about breaking laws or breaking bones, but I have found that having one day set aside for breaking rules

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Thank God It’s Friday… that’s what they all say! For as long as I can remember, Friday has always been my favorite day of the week. What I like about Friday, it it’s potential to include every aspect of my life in one 24-hour period. That’s why I refer to them as Fabulously Fun Fridays. I enjoy them to the fullest, no matter what is on the agenda because of the energy the day brings – or it

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This morning when I woke up, I mentally reviewed what I wanted to DO today and I switched my thoughts immediately to how I would have to BE to accomplish those things. Today will be another full day with lots of different activities. I wanted to start it off mindfully. “Thought-full Thursdays” came to mind as I considered how much more awareness I have become of my thoughts and the reality

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Ah… Wednesday. “Hump Day” as it is commonly known. A day that many feel they have to ‘get over’ or survive in order to get that much closer to the weekend. Now wait just a minute! I’m looking outside on another glorious day (isn’t interesting that the weather has been great each day since I started writing??) and I’m thinking that I don’t want to just ‘survive’ this day, I want to LIVE it!!My

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Yesterday I returned to writing for my blog and I realized how much I like this expression of creativity. It is a great way to flesh out ideas and get in touch with your higher self.How we view the passage of time is not only a reflection of societal times as I mentioned yesterday but how we view ourselves. After significant thought yesterday, I came up with an adjective for each day of the

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