Mini #154
In Mini Makeover #28 Journaling and Creating an Idea Bank we explored the fulfillment, direction, and clarity that can be found through journaling. In this Mini, we continue on with additional journaling prompts, ideas and exercises to help you explore fulfillment, balance, stress-reduction and self-discovery.
Mini #147
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to keep going, rising to life’s
challenges while others seem to shrink under life’s stress and pressure? Are
those who continue to “challenge life” even in the face of extreme adversity gifted
with some special gene?
It was this very question that prompted me to write Grief Steps: 10 Steps to Rebuild,
Regroup and Renew. While working in the grief and bereavement field I found that after
the initial year of grieving, some people went on to live rich, although different lives,
while others seemed to hide behind emotional walls and withdraw. One of the key differentiators was an “I CAN” attitude In this Mini you will discover what an I CAN attitude is and how to begin cultivating and growing such an attitude to enhance your day to day life.
Mini #145
This is the featured Mini for our April 2011 Sat. morning workshop
In this busy day and age, a personal note means so much to the recipient. In this Mini-Makeover, we will create a portable writing station to organize our writing materials (from cards to stationary and pens), as well as, review the lost art of writing personal correspondence.
So often we say “I should send her a card” or “I need to write to Aunt Sally” and because we don’t have our writing materials together, often, the letter or card never gets written. Creating a writing station will allow you to have all your writing materials (from pens to paper to stamps and addresses) in one easily accessible location - enabling you to get that “thinking of you” or “thank you” note in the mail quickly.
We will also cover how to write a reply to common situations (thank you, congratulations, apology and condolences).
Mini written by member, CathyJo
Exercises, editing, and resources by Brook Noel
Mini #141
In early January, member CathyJo,came across a new concept floating around the blogosphere: Word of the Year. The movement was started by a woman named Christine Kane. She and a friend decided that since most New Year’s Resolutions don’t stick they wanted to try something new. And so Word of the Year was born. In this Mini CathyJo shares how she adapted the concept to work with quarterly goals, monthly focus, and creating words for the week to move her forward.
Mini #132
Created by Debbie C.
In the first vacation mini, we discussed how to pick a destination and how to make our travel arrangements. Now that we know where we are going and how we are getting there, it time to deal with the nitty-gritty of vacation planning. Namely, it is time to make our packing lists, things to do around the house to prepare, taking care of our pets, etc. As a bonus, we will also talk about easy ways to record memories while on vacation. Includes checklists.
Mini 127 (Opens 9/1/10)
Written by Debbie C. with Brook Noel
So you have made the decision to go on vacation! Now what?? Some vacations are easier to plan than others. When you are obligated to go to Grandma’s house, you know what to do; but, that about thimes when you want to do something different? What do you need think about? In this mini, we will talk about the following:
1. Work & family obligations
2. Budget
3. Where to go
4. How to get there
5. Where to stay once you are there; and
6. How to find out about things to do in advance
At the end of this mini will be a list of resources to help you with your next vacation.
Mini 125
Using the ebook Staying Motivated, this Mini Series shares the ebook as well as a study guide to help you work through the contents. Divided into three Minis you will learn how to harness your personal power, motivation and energy to maximize each day.
Have you ever enjoyed one of those days where everything seemed to “sync” up and just fall into place? Despite what your to-do list entailed, you moved through it with ease and satisfaction. Many people believe these days “in the zone” are a matter of “luck” and rare occurrences to be savored.
These days aren’t a matter of “luck” or just a “good day,” there is actually a sequence of events that create this “zone.” It is not lack of willpower or self-discipline that creates “off days.” We cannot “muster” willpower and motivation from thin air.
Contrary to popular belief, we aren’t born with “willpower,” –it isn’t something you have or don’t have. Science shows that willpower, discipline, focus and flow are created through a unique series of steps. Once the formulas are understood, anyone can apply them to any aspect of life.
After reading thousands of pages, this workbook distills what Brook Noel has learned (and seen work) into easy-to-understand techniques that can be applied to realize maximum focus, flow and self-discipline. These qualities allow you to move past obstacles, reframe your experience, and experience daily success.
Mini #124
One of the obstacles that most often holds back our creativity is the blank page. Sometimes we may not know where to begin, while other times a blank page can be intimidating to fill.
When I first heard of inchies I loved the concept, because I knew no matter what, I could easily cover an inch of paper! So what is an inchie? Inchies are collectible 1 x 1 inches of art in any media from traditional to altered art collage to fabric to polymer clay and so on.
In this Mini we will explore digital and handmade inchies. We will work on 4 different projects, share our work (optional) and explore inchie creativity resources.
Mini #122
In 2009 I held a Saturday Morning Workshop where we focused on breaking down our goals into milestones and achievable steps over a 16 week period. This Mini builds on that workshop by offering a year-round “goal club.” For each of the four quarters of the year (July-Sept; Oct-Dec, Jan-March; April-June) we will choose a goal to work on. (Or you can choose a big goal to work on over multiple goal periods). Using the Mini materials you can break your goal down and share your progress in the Mini forum. Additionally, the first Thursday of each month we will have an online work-sessions where we can share our progress, our goals, our obstacles and help each other to achieve and be accountable.
Mini #121
In our quest for contentment and balance one of the most important areas to focus on is the power of each moment. We cannot change the past, and the future is not yet here–the moment is where we truly can impact powerful change. Often moments become filled with stress or anxiety if we cannot maintain balance. In this Mini we will look at exercises to help us stay grounded in the now so we can make the most of every day.
Mini #120
Often our lives feel like a push-pull as we struggle to find a centered-place from which to make healthy decisions. We know that being balanced is a great goal–and a great concept… but how do we figure out what balance looks like for us? And how do we identify the boundaries we need to maintain that balance when we find it? In this Mini we will explore those questions and more with tips to help you find and maintain balance.
Mini #119
Each day we are inundated with decisions. How we respond to those decisions is one of the single-most important factors in shaping our lives. Some decisions are little-others can be quite challenging. The more we hone our decision making skills, the better equipped we are to maximize each day and move forward in life. In this Mini we explore the key factors of decision making as well as tools, handouts, and decision making techniques to help us hone our decision-making skills.
Mini #115 - April Featured Mini
One of the ways to maximize your time in the Make Today Matter program, and your time in general, is through a routine of Priority Planning. While it takes a little time, this planning is key to helping us stay on track throughout the month. Done thoroughly, this planning allows us to stay focused in spite of adversity and to focus on what truly matters. Priority Planning also reduces stress and helps us manage our time better. The five steps of Priority Planning can be accessed by all MTM Members in Phase II by following the link in the blue “quick links” menu. This Mini is an additional workshop that provides an audio version of each of the five steps, and also provides a location to share and encourage one another with our plans!
Mini #113
Please make sure you have taken Attitude Makeover Pt 1 (Mini # 111) before taking Pt 2 (There are references to Part 1 in Part Two)
Days 6-10 of our 10 Day Attitude Program
Feeling blue or “out-of-sorts?” Negativity, stressful environments, worry, anxiety, fatigue–all can take a toll on our attitude leaving us feeling drained, irritable, anxious, or moody.
Fortunately, we do not have to settle for a less than stellar attitude. We can take quick and concise steps to reframe our perspective and make over our attitude. This Mini Series (Part 2 will be released April, 2010) is designed with a simple goal: To get out of the “muck” quickly.
The course begins with a before evaluation to assess your current coping skills and 5 Lessons (which is Mini #111), then, in this Mini you will receive lessons 6-10. These are the same lessons shared in our Attitude Makeover course.
Over the course of these 10 lessons you will learn:
… how to audit your thinking for negative thought patterns
… the 5 habits of negative thinkers (and how to avoid them)
… how negative thinking spirals (and how to stop it)
… how to use affirmations for a quick pick-me-up
… how action conquers despair
… how to use the 5-Minute Motivator
… how to design Mini-Missions for the mind
… how to recognize negative-triggers (and stop them)
#111 Attitude Makeover Part I - Days 1-5 of our 10 Day Attitude Program
Feeling blue or “out-of-sorts?” Negativity, stressful environments, worry, anxiety, fatigue–all can take a toll on our attitude leaving us feeling drained, irritable, anxious, or moody.
Fortunately, we do not have to settle for a less than stellar attitude. We can take quick and concise steps to reframe our perspective and make over our attitude. This Mini Series (Part 2 will be released April, 2010) is designed with a simple goal: To get out of the “muck” quickly.
The course begins with a before evaluation to assess your current coping skills. Then, in this Mini you will receive the first 5 lessons and Attitude II will contain the final 5 lessons. These are the same lessons shared in our Attitude Makeover course.
Over the course of these 10 lessons you will learn:
… how to audit your thinking for negative thought patterns
… the 5 habits of negative thinkers (and how to avoid them)
… how negative thinking spirals (and how to stop it)
… how to use affirmations for a quick pick-me-up
… how action conquers despair
… how to use the 5-Minute Motivator
… how to design Mini-Missions for the mind
… how to recognize negative-triggers (and stop them)
Mini #109
Soul Food 2: Creative Ways to Use Soul Food, Inspirations & Affirmations for Self-Improvement…In this Soul Food Mini we will work through five exercises to help you use Soul Food to inspire and encourage you everyday. I’ll share examples of how I have used Soul Food to remind me of my priorities during “rough patches,” and we will look at how to use Soul Food Cards to work with the priorities of your Snapshot.
Mini #108
Audio Mini
Are you overly self critical, a negative thinker, feeling anxious, tired, down and out? Learn how our attitude can shape our lives and our progress. Most importantly, learn how to improve yours with the strategies shared in this audio Mini. (Opens 2/4/10).
Mini #106
This study will open on 1/10/2010
For many people practicing spirituality can get into a set routine– Sunday’s at Church, Bible Study, or a blocked off prayer time. In this Faith Matters Study, Brook explores simple ways we can work to constantly connect and unite our daily steps with God throughout the course of the day. The study is comprised of simple connection-techniques to use and reflect on throughout the month. In addition to an increased closeness with God, these techqniues help us reduce stress and keep perspective inside the demands and pace of daily life. These techniques can be especially useful for those who are looking to increase their closeness with God but are unsure of where to begin.
Mini Makeover #105
If you are ready to do an in-depth analysis of your strengths and weaknesses to help you “go beyond the Snapshot” then this is the Mini for you! Brook developed the Life Profiler Mini to help people pinpoint what specific steps they can take to improve life areas of concern. The Profiler includes over 200 questions and can be downloaded in Microsoft Excel format. After answering the questions, you will be able to see how well you score in 17 different life areas as well as learn what MTM solutions and strategies can help you improve! This is a great in-depth review to do once or twice per year.
Mini #104
In this audio Mini, Brook shares 10 tips to help you with goal setting. You’ll learn about the important steps of goal planning, why goals often “get away from us”, and how to set yourself up for success! Makes a great companion in conjunction with our other goal setting Minis.
