The Focused Energy Blog

In order to move forward in life, we need to be willing to take risks. Although this seems simple in theory, it can become quite complicated when we are confronted with the fear of the unknown that comes with taking risks.

As we make changes in our lives, there are unknown consequences that come with the choices that we make. Sometimes we can allow the fear of the unknown consequences to paralyze us, leaving us feeling stuck and stressed.

We might say that we are not sure what to do to excuse us from making a decision and moving forward. The reality is that our intuition is telling us that we need to make a change yet we are afraid to act on it based on our fear of the unknown.

There is no clear map for that leg of our journey so we fear taking the next step. Our imagination conjures up all kinds of terrible outcomes, monsters of failure or rejection in our imagination. What we fail to realize is that if we make a choice that has less than positive consequences, we are always free to make another choice, to take another route. We don’t have to stay stuck.

Even if our choice doesn’t have the best outcome, it is better that staying stuck. Are you experiencing fear and trepidation in decisions that need to be made to move you forward in your life?

Do you feel stuck or paralyzed by the fear of making a wrong choice or of failing? Know that there is no such thing as a wrong choice or failure because every choice we make, every consequence is a learning opportunity and allows for growth. If you look at it as an opportunity, then you can’t possibly fail or make a wrong choice because no matter what, you will experience personal growth.

Take a risk this week and experience the growth and empowerment that comes from confronting your fears and stepping into the unknown, unmapped territory. Who knows what treasures you might find there?

When mapmakers of old were faced with charting an unknown area, one that had proved unreachable, the temptation was to fabricate, to look into the imagination. They would depict the areas as being inhabited by fearsome, man-devouring monsters, especially in the far reaches of the sea. Master Esbjorn found the practice antiquated and unacceptable. He believed that if the truth was not known, the paper should be left blank. –Edith Pattou, from her book East




Namaste,

Annette

There are times when we all face challenges in our lives. Some challenges are easily overcome and some challenges seem like they are walls that are stopping us from moving forward.

I have been facing some of those challenges this past year. I split with my husband which has caused some financial and emotional issues and have had some pretty big challenges with one of my sons.

This week I have been up against one of those challenges. This morning as I was walking, the words came to me “all the way through”! Those weren’t my words but the words and voice of my coach Patti Keating ringing in my head. She reminded my of that just a couple of weeks ago when I attended her Mastermind group in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Have you ever seen or done a board break? Do you know what I mean; that karate move where you break a board with your bare hand? Well I have done it before, 3 times to be exact!

The first time I did it, it hurt and it hurt bad. I was focusing on the breaking the board and I just couldn’t do it. After about a dozen attempts and a really sore amd bruised hand, they set it up, propped up on the floor and I broke it with my foot AND I was also wearing a shoe. It was not a huge breakthrough for me.

The second and third time I did it, it was much easier. Sure, enough I was able to break through the board the first or second attempt and I was able to really get the lesson or breakthrough experience. Why? Because this time I was trained to focus on the other side of the board, not the board itself; focus on the end result rather than the obstacle in front of you.

Those are huge words of wisdom. When we focus on the challenge, all our fears come up and so does our resistance. When we focus on the end result and keep our focus there, we can more gracefully move through the challenge.

I invite you to go all the way through the challenges that you are facing today. Focus on the end result, plan a party or celebration and set a date for it to happen, then step forward, engage the core energy of who you are and go all the way through.

Namaste,

Annette

I used to have a fitness client that I would go to her house at 6am 3 times a week to help her keep fit. During the nice weather, we would walk outside and while she was focusing on cardio, I would walk along side with her dog, Teddy. It never failed, every time we walk Teddy, he would have to poop. It was like he knew when I was coming and would wait for the walk.

I had another fitness client that we would walk outside for her cardio sometimes as well and we would take her dog, Juliette with us. Even though it was generally mid-morning she would have to poop on the walk.

Now I have my own dog, Chica, and every morning when I take her for a walk the same thing happens. So this morning when I was walking Chica I started thinking; what is it about a walk that they just have to poop? Then it hit me; the moving of the body gets the inner systems of the body working to move out the waste and make room for more food and nourishment. But how does this apply to success?

Well, when I go for a walk or exercise in the morning, the movement gets my mind system working to begin excreting out the toxic waste that has accumulated in my head. All the what-ifs, the previous days failures, the I can’t do its, the impossibilities and all the other head trash begins to bubble to the surface.

As I continue moving, the movement of the body facilitates the release of all the mind crap and opens my mind for the good stuff to come in. I begin to feed on creative thoughts, ideas begin flowing, I begin to remember all of the successes and blessings that I have in my life. This physical movement of my body is critical to nourish success processes of my mind.

That’s why I feel that exercise, in whatever form it takes in your life, is not only important for physical health, it is important for mental health and cultivating the success mindset.

What kind of morning movement will you do to release your toxic mental waste and open yourself up for the food of success to flow into your mind? I challenge you to begin tomorrow, at minimum three days a week, and track the changes that happen as you open yourself to this amazing process.

In celebration of this profound insight, I am offering a complementary success strategy session to those who were inspired by this post. Just fill out the coaching form on my coaching page and I or my team will contact you to schedule your session.

Namaste,

Annette

“Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your window to the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” –Alan Alda

Stop sabotaging yourself and your goals with negative self-talk and self-abuse. If we really pay attention to the way we talk to ourselves, we would see how hard we are on ourselves. You can choose to speak to yourself differently. For example you can change the words “I wish I had more time,” to the words “I make time and take time to do what I need to do.” See how easy that is. Change from “I wish” to “I am or I do” and you will literally change your mind. Try it…you’ll be amazed at the results!

Namaste,

Annette

Here’s my latest video tip.

I’m am psyched to be heading up into the mountains today to tap into earth inspiration while I put the finishing touches on my Mountain of Success System. Watch for the launch coming soon…

Namaste,

Annette

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Successful people take BIG action when opportunity is presented. That’s why they are successful. Let me guide you to your success.

Namaste,

Annette

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