I look forward to writing my Wednesday's post.  It is the day I have chosen to share a coaching tip as well as get to visit all of the wonderful people who share their workdesk on What's on your Workdesk Wednesday.  (WOYWW)  It's fun to meet new people and be inspired by what they do and where they work.

Wednesday's Walk started because I often do my best thinking as I walk. And so I've made a commitment to share some of the things I think about as a Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach each Wednesday.  This week I have been thinking about the importance of making a commitment - to yourself and your dreams.  I am not one to write my posts way ahead of time.  I like to get up on Wednesday morning and write my post for the day.  That's just me.  This morning when I got up I knew I had things to do for my husband, needed to get ready to visit with my grandchildren, as well as do some other things that needed to get done.  My old self (which tried to creep into my thoughts) thought I'll just write the post later after I get everything else done.  The new self said, "Wait a minute!  You made a commitment to yourself to share a coaching tip each week.  Your commitment to others is very important but so is the commitment you made to yourself."  So I took a second to rearrange my thoughts, decided what I should do first (write this post), and then got to work on the other things I want or needed to do. One of the things I write about often is how we can move ahead and make progress on our dreams if we take small steps.  This is very true.  But there has to be a commitment to those small steps.  If you want to make a change, start a business, create a new hobby, it can all be done by taking one small step a time.  But small steps will only become big changes if we are commited to taking those steps.  I love coaching women who are beginning to make changes in their lives and need a little extra support. I'm commited to helping them find the time to make those changes.  I am commited to helping them overcome the obstacles that may stand in their way such as perfectionism or overwhelm.  So my coaching tip for today is -  taking small steps towards making your dream or dreams come true works. It truly works!  But you have to be commited to taking those steps in order to see where they lead you.  It is that commitment that makes what was once a beautiful idea become a beautiful reality.  What commitment and small step would you like to make and take today?

If you have ever thought about working with a coach I would love to talk with you.  Please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have. 

Remember:  When you share you dreams and talents with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin today.

                           "I found out there weren't too many limitations if I did it my way."   Johnny Cash

I was really surprised when I saw who said the above quote. I thought it was Frank Sinatra because of his song My Way but it doesn't matter who said it, it was the perfect quote for me to see this morning.

  Someone asked me if I find the quote first and then the picture or select the picture and find a quote to go with it.  There really isn't any special way that I choose what goes with what.  Today it was interesting how the combination came together.  I really like the above painting. To me it looks like the ocean (which was my intention).  I know it is very loosely painted and is open to interpretation which I think is fine.  I love when people see all different things in my work.  As long as it touches them in some way, I am happy.  So when my husband, who likes very realistic work, didn't see anything, I was disappointed. I began to doubt myself which we all do from time to time.  I began to wonder whether I really should put this painting up on my blog today.  So I closed the blog, had a cup of coffee, and came back.  When I went to my Weebly site the quote that appeared was the one above.  "I found out there weren't too many limitations if I did it my way."  What a perfect quote for me to see today.  I realized that if I don't post my painting I am limiting myself.  If I don't share my painting, someone who might enjoy it or be insired by it, won't get to see it.  So I decided to do it my way and share. 

 I know that I can't paint like anyone else.  I know that I can't please everyone and it's really hard if you try.  But knowing something and putting it into practice can be two different things.  I am pretty good about doing things my way although I am also known to be a people pleaser.  So the next time I start to put limitations on myself, I am going to step back and ask myself is is this how you want to paint or write or exercise, etc.  How do you want to do it?   I am pretty sure the answer will be loud and strong, "I am going to do it my way."  Won't you join me this week in living life your way?

         Remember:  When you share your talent and dreams with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin.
                                                                                                           Ginny, certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach