Personal Growth…It Starts With Others

Personal Growth…It Starts With Others

Boy oh boy, I cannot begin to express how difficult this year has been so far and honestly I am a little bit pooped.  As a woman with many titles and a lot going on the idea of being an entrepreneur with Young Living was not really an option for me.   After sharing my love for the company and learning about the opportunity with Young Living I said “Why not?” to the business. Little did I know building a business would lead to more personal growth then I was ready for. 

             
Personal growth is a huge part of running and growing a business.  For those of you like me that saw Young Living as an opportunity to work for yourself and build a better life you know what I am talking about.  When I started “working” the business I did what I could, made a lot of mistakes but grew little by little.  When nothing dramatic happened in my business after a year and half I could see how some people get to this place and just give up or say “this isn’t for me”…but I decided to stick it out.  What I didn’t realize is that I had to grow before my business could grow….and guess what?....personal growth is hard.

                
Personal growth is when you can hone in on your talents and strengths to use them for…wait for it….helping others.  Well for those of you who read that and are like “Duh!” then you are in a better spot then I was.  I knew that I wanted to help people, but always viewed personal growth as…Personal, meaning all about me!  Can this focus on others really help grow your businesses? Yes, of course it can!   The question is how do we work on growing in our personal lives to best effect our growing businesses.

                
I was never one for personal development books…which sounds so arrogant…and honestly it was.  I thought I knew myself, sure didn’t need a book to show me how to be me, well I was super wrong about that.  Have you ever been challenged and start questioning how you have been doing things all along? Well that is what has happened to me as I started on the journey of reading personal development books….I should clarify, I honestly don’t have time for recreational reading so I listen to books as I commute.  I know many of you can relate to this so download Audible and get reading/listening.  Find books that speak to you, I started a John Maxwell book and love it, also Dani Johnson’s First Steps to Success was very perspective changing. Getting to this step of reading and building into my growth only happened because one of my leaders put together book studies.  You and a friend can start reading a book together and discuss what you found to be valuable. On top of learning to grow, we have to start actually applying our new found skills and knowledge, easier said than done.

              
One area I tend to be great in is the purposeful thinking….not so much doing.  I have great ideas that rarely see the light of day. I started to really question this tendency as it is affecting my YL business growth.  I would fill my planner with all of these great intentions, but not actually do them (care calls, follow-ups, posts..ect.).  One of my biggest challenges toward my personal growth is to just do what I say I’m going to do.  I give myself one huge task that I really don’t want to do…or I should say I don’t want to follow through on, and I just do it.  I was very nervous about the daunting task of care calls….not sure why checking in with people is daunting but for me I really was opposed.  When I committed to these calls things shifted and changed.  Focusing on doing instead of thinking is where the growth happens, this is still a challenge for me but I am working on it.  Next we have to genuinely focus on others...not ourselves. 

We are in the business of relationships, so reaching out and fostering relationships without expectation of a sale is really what this is all about.  Most of my friends use Young Living and are in my downline, but I never call them to talk about a sale….we talk about life! This is how we become successful in our business; when we can make our goal to reach out to people to foster a real relationship, not entice a sale.  Reaching out to others is letting them know that we are thinking about them and there for them.  This includes family, friends, co-workers and our business relationships.  A message, text, call, or letter can all be a great way to show people that we care.  When your focus is not on you…you are growing.  

I wrote this as I am working hard at building a life of purpose and abundance. Personal development is not easy and honestly I am still working hard at finding myself and my purpose, but I thought I would share a little bit of my journey with you. 

December Young Living Promotion

First let me say that I honestly have never seen a promotion as good as the Young Living November promotion...and then December came! 

Bam!!

Retail of this amazing offer is $278.61...the most valuable PV promotion ever!

Here is the breakdown of what you get!

300 PV
Retail Value: $278.61

• 15-ml Lavender essential oil: Lavender has a sweet, floral aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Lavender’s relaxing aroma is great for winding down. Add it to a hot bath or diffuse it to create a calming and comforting aromatic environment.
• LBrianté Neutral/Winter Scent Lip Gloss: LBrianté Neutral/Winter Scent Lip Gloss offers two products in one convenient package: an essential oil scent roll-on that effortlessly glides over neck, wrists, and temples for a signature scent that’s all your own, plus a flattering neutral shade of lip gloss to add luster to your look. 
• Everyday Oils collection: The Everyday Oils collection is the perfect beginner’s kit, containing 10 of our most popular and versatile essential oils. This kit will become a useful part of your day, every day. It also makes an amazing gift to give as singles or as a full collection!
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml Black Pepper essential oil: Black Pepper has a pungent, crisp taste and aroma. Taken as a supplement, it may support the digestive system* and can add a peppery zing to recipes like glazes, soups, marinades, and more!

I am going to give you three tips to ensure you can swing this awesome deal this month...because it is too good to pass up! 

Share Your Discount:

This is such an easy way to get to the $300.00 pv. So many people are hearing about essential oils and are wanting to know more, but may not be ready to take the plunge with a kit.  Offer your discount and let them try Young Livings wonderful Thieves products or a bottle of Lavender essential oil.  Ask your friends, family and co-workers. Not only will this help you get to the PV amount to take advantage of the promotion but you are also sharing which brings me to the next tip. 

Get Enrolling:

If you have been sharing with friends most likely a few of them would like to start using essential oils also.  The enrollment kits are such a great value and when you spend $100 pv for the month the commission on the enrollment kit for you is $50.00.  How cool is that!? You want the promotion, your buddies want a way to promote wellness in their life...it's a win/win! The best way to get enrollments up  is to share your kit and experiences with others.  We often forget about the power of asking and can miss out on someone who is interested because we assume they will come to us.  make a list of ten people you would like to share with and start setting up those classes and coffee dates.

Replacement Buying:

This one is so easy and also a great way to eliminate toxins from your home.  Young Living has a plethora of products that you can be switching out your chemical laden products with.  Here are a few that I have started to order religiously and honestly love them more then the products I used before

• Thieves Household Cleaner

• Thieves Dish Soap

• Thieves Laundry Detergent

• Orange Blossom Face wash

• Satin facial scrub

• Skin Care System 

• Toothpaste and Mouthwash

• Deodorant

• Shave cream and oil

• Hand soap 

• Shampoo and Conditioner

• Kids Products (toothpaste, vitamins, Shampoo, lotion)

• Essential oils for cooking (Black Pepper, Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Taste of Italy, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Coriander, Peppermint and so many more) 

• Energy Drink

Obviously I didn't include the vast amount of supplements and other healthy snacking options available, which can also replace other items you are currently buying.  Put your money into wellness and make it a priority, you will not regret it! 

Here is also another great way to really maximize this amazing promo:

Lets all take advantage of this amazing promotion and get the biggest bang for our buck by also being enrolled in Essential Rewards! 

Keeping the Dream Alive

Keeping Your Dream Alive

I have a dream...you have a dream, but how do we keep the dream alive..and more importantly how do we achieve these dreams.  It's normal to go through life with changing goals and desires, but how often do they get abandoned because life bogs us down? If you are like me (and most people) even with the best intentions life can get in the way and get us off track.  I will outline just a few easy tips for staying on track to reaching your goals.

Tracking Progress:

This is an important tool to not only keep us on track but to show us how far we have come.  There are times I will find myself down about not being farther along in my business. I have tracked my progress since the begging of starting my business and it helps me to see how far I have come. Seeing how far you have come will help you to see that your dream is worth the additional effort to keep forging ahead. Creating a template for tracking progress will be dependent on the specific goals you are looking to achieve. For the goals in my Young Living business I track my commission check, members in my group and my group volume.  For weight-loss goals you may want to track your measurements,weight, and fitness ability.  If you have goals of becoming debt-free you can track spending, payments made, and current balances.  You can track your progress online, on a computer, or in a journal...honestly how ever it works for you!  Here are a few journals I really like to use: Passion Planner and Five Minute Journal.  

Clear (obtainable) Goals:

I think this may be the most important and crucial part of achieving your dreams.  We can all say "I want to work from home and support my family" or "I want to lose 20 lbs" but without those small goals that get us to our desired outcome we are left scratching our heads when things don't change overnight.  Like all goals they need to be measurable, reasonable, and obtainable.  When setting goals for my business for instance "I am going to schedule four classes and two Facebook classes in October".  Now  I would love to host 10 classes in a month but it is not realistic for me, but it may be for someone else. Without clear steps we will find ourselves unsure of how to reach our goals and start to give up on that dream. A great way to set clear and obtainable goals is to figure out how much time you can dedicate to your dream.  If you have an hour a day then make a commitment on how you are going to spend it. For example for a weight-loss goal you may go for a 30 min walk and spend 30 minutes meal prepping.  It is important that you know what needs to change in your daily life and what habits you need to incorporate to reach our goals. I love this article on setting goals check it out.

Find Your Tribe:

I love my Young Living peeps, not only do they keep me motivated but they have great ideas of how to reach my goals in ways I would have never thought of! One tip I have always heard is to find a friend to keep you accountable.  This buddy system can be a great resource and also a way to share in the ups and downs of achieving our dreams. Participating with others will make this journey fun and accountability to another person does make it harder to give up on goals. Finding your tribe may take a few steps; you can search on Facebook or other social media for a group with similar goals to yours. If you can't find a group than make one, it's simple and can be the best way to tailor fit a group to your goals.  Here are a few sites to help you find your ideal group Meetup.com and Facebook Groups!

Your WHY:

It is totally normal to start off on a journey toward your dreams with an amazing vision of greatness, and then run out of steam somewhere along the way.  Often without a defined "why" we can lose sight of why we started on this journey in the fist place. Write you "why" down (more then once) and remember it often.  Will your "why" change...Yes, because once you have succeeded you will have a new "why".  My "why" is about my family and financial security. Find your "why" and remember it when times feel less then ideal.

Live In The Now:

Yes we all want to reach our dreams but sometimes we get so worked up in the "if only's" that we forget about the right now. It is not always easy to enjoy the journey as many times we feel stressed or pushed outside our comfort zones. Just know the journey is only molding you to be the person you want to be, so it is important we pay attention along the way. I can get really focused on all the steps and check lists that I forget to enjoy the relationships built along the way.  One phrase that I try to remember is "this is not a sprint it's a marathon", take time to enjoy the journey.

Don't Place Limit On Your Dream:

Dream big and dream more and dream often. Do not dream practical, dream a real dream and pursue it for real. So many of us love to talk about our goals as if they are our dreams, but often our dreams are much bigger. Our goals are what we consider attainable, but who says our dreams are not? Once we stop putting a limit on our dreams we can really start getting somewhere! Write down your dream and own it. 

Remember only you have the power to place a limit on your dreams