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Turn Your Passion into Prosperity

2010-01-08T23:49:00.000-08:00

Did you know that from age twenty-five to sixty-five, we spend 73,600 hours at our work? And that 87 percent of Americans dislike their jobs? That means that 87 percent of Americans spend 73,600 hours in their lifetime doing something they don’t like. What a massive loss that is! Because each part of our lives has an influence on every other part of our lives, this could make for a lot of unhappy people. Why is this? Could it be that so many people have settled because of fear or lack of direction when it comes to going after their dream career?

What is your purpose? Your destiny? Have you known for some time what you are meant to do for a career, but you just aren’t sure how to transfer it to real life? Are you still searching for that path you can call your very own? Everyone was blessed with certain gifts, talents and personality traits that can be transferred into a fulfilling, satisfying and financially prosperous line of work. Some people know from the get-go what they want to be when they grow up. Others, like me, find their purpose through an evolvement of life’s experiences and challenges. Either way, you come to find that it is perfectly right for you.

I truly believe that you have the full potential to pinpoint, develop and achieve your dream career. Yes, you! One of the things that really saddens me is when I see someone with such potential for greatness, who is not allowing themselves to step into it and fully own it. I can share with you the important do’s and don’ts and give you valuable tools and support; however, you need to be the one to take that first step.

As you set out to find your purpose, or first commit to living a life of purpose, what drives you may still feel a bit elusive. Many people have no idea if they have a real purpose on earth. Ask a friend randomly what their life purpose is, and they may take a long pause before answering, “Good question. I’m not sure.” Well, I’m here to tell you (and them) that you do have a purpose and it’s probably not as mysterious as you think. Most likely it’s right under your nose. Maybe your purpose is to feed hungry children, build a gigantic bridge, love your children, or just be in the moment. Your life purpose is most likely connected to the areas that create passion and meaning in your life. Here are some simple steps for accessing your life purpose.

Get in touch with what really matters to you in the world and in your life. What do you get passionate talking about, reading or exploring? Before taking impulsive action steps toward a new career, business opportunity, or new relationship, ponder what gives you that inner surge of excitement. This could be the most important key for long-term staying power and success.
Gather your thoughts and focus your energy toward these ideas. Find a way to involve yourself in this activity.
Explore several possibilities before settling on one. However, if one really moves you, then go for it!
Connect with other people on a regular basis who are passionate about these ideals or activities.
See how you feel in this new arena. Does it stir your passionate energy? This is what we call “alignment,” or “being congruent.” When we are expressing our true inner thoughts, beliefs and ideals through external actions that match those thoughts, beliefs and ideals, we are operating in harmony rather than in conflict. The “practice-what-you-preach” philosophy.
Not doing what you love could be very harmful to your health and your prosperity. Most people think that doing what you love is a luxury, so they settle for something they don’t enjoy. Someone who loves your career more than you do will no doubt perform the job better than you. This person will eventually be greatly rewarded because this work matters to them. Part of what you’ll get from being out of alignment in your work is dissatisfaction and burnout.

I know you can do it. After all, it’s your greatness I am talking about.

Allison Maslan, HHP, CCH is a homeopathic physician and the author of Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan To Launch Your Dreams Into Reality. As a life and business coach, she helps people create a new business and the best chapter of their lives.

The exciting launch of the book Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan To Launch Your Dreams Into Realityis coming Tuesday 19 January 2010. To find out how you can buy the book and receive over 20 beautiful mind-body-spirit gifts during the launch, go to www.myblastoff.com/booklaunch.

Ready, Set, Goal! Setting and Reach Your Goals

2009-12-06T23:57:00.000-08:00

To rev up your engines, you must first have a goal. Something that gets you fired up to jump out of bed in the morning. Goals can exist on many levels. It could be an “in-the-moment goal” to clean out your closet or go for a walk or run; “a loftier goal” to meet Mr. or Ms. Right or start a new career and increase your revenue; or “a magnanimous goal” such as healing world hunger or saving the Brazilian rainforest. It takes tenacity to sustain a dream, and that comes from passion. It’s true that fear is a big motivator; but if you’re doing something out of fear, you will not be inspired to stick with it in the long run. Passion outlasts all fear and keeps you coming back for more.

Sometimes even the most motivated individuals need someone to keep them on track with difficult or challenging goals. It’s also vital to create a support system of people you can come to for inspiration, wisdom and accountability. Make sure you choose and surround yourself with people who support your ideals, goals and lifestyle. Negative energy can easily seep in and create fear. This low frequency can destroy your dreams and goals if you’re not careful and aware.

State your goals out loud to someone close to you that you can trust.This proclamation of intention is a commitment to yourself, to your support system (friends, colleagues, only positive influences, OK?), that you are already in the process of attaining this goal. The act of declaring your goals, visions and dreams will be a powerful catalyst for your success. Create your Big Picture Vision Board on your Blastation. www.myblastoff.com/blastation
Make yourself accountable on this new path. Accountability and support will keep you honest with yourself and help you stick with your promise and your plan.
Hire a life coach or mentor who will help you connect with your dreams and create a winning plan to bring them into your reality. A coach will keep you accountable to your commitments, as well as support and motivate you to make it happen.
I have developed the Blast Off! Life Coaching Program to help bring direction, success and fulfillment into my clients’ lives. Check out the 90-120 day program at www.MyBlastOff.com.

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I welcome your comments and ideas on my blog. I look forward to hearing from you!

Allison

The State of a Job

2009-11-22T20:09:00.000-08:00

Did you know that from age twenty-five to sixty-five, we spend 73,600 hours at our work? And about 87 percent of Americans dislike their jobs? That means that 87 percent of Americans spend 73,600 hours in their lifetime doing something they don’t like. What a massive loss that is! Because every part of our lives has an influence on every other part of our lives, this could make for a lot of unhappy people.

The reason I created Blastation, Interactive Life Coach to support you in planning your entire life goals, visions and dreams, rather than your career alone, is because every part of your lives is connected. You cannot be completely at peace in your personal life and relationship if you’re miserable at work. And, at the same time, it’s hard to be supersonically flying in your career when your relationships are on the rocks.

My point is that job dissatisfaction affects our society as a whole on a much broader and deeper level than we realize. If you’re stuck or burdened in your career, most likely you’ll bring that pain home to your family. And just by sharing space with you, they’ll experience your misery, too.

Society has taught us that the most important thing when entering he workforce is education and job security. However, there were a few minor issues left out of that concept, such as:

􀀫 Is this job inspiring?

􀀫 Does it help us to become enriched human beings?

Most job descriptions do not include these monumental aspects. Take a look at your current job situation and ask yourself the above questions. I personally believe that if your spirit is not growing and evolving, it is dying.

Can you imagine…

􀀫1. Having a career that motivates you to get out of bed and off to work each morning feeling excited and grateful for the day ahead?

􀀫2. Setting your own work schedule?

􀀫3. Having time for vacations and adventures?

􀀫4. Being paid for your special passions and gifts?

􀀫5. Having no cap on the amount of money you can make?

􀀫6. Taking ownership of your life and your future?

􀀫7. Having a dream career that is prosperous in your heart as well as your bank account?

If these questions intrigue and excite you, then there is no time like the present to start moving forward with your dreams. If you desire to move these ideas from your imagination to reality, then let’s start taking the steps to make them happen. The first step is to truly grasp the concept that

once you have an idea, and you start to set it into motion, an energetic shift will begin to happen around you. Doors will start to open, opportunities will arise, and people will come into your life that will have the answers you’ll need. The possibilities are endless. Your only requirement—intention and action, every single day.

And I know you can do it!

I welcome your comments, ideas and insights on this blog and look

forward to hearing from you.

Allison

Blast Off, CEO

www.myblastoff.com

www.myblastoff.com/Blastation

Blastation Steps to Success

2009-11-07T00:37:00.000-08:00

What are some of your bigger goals or dreams that are sitting on the shelf because life has gotten too busy for you to even think about them? You might be thinking, “I will get to them next month, next year." Well, we know how that goes. The year passes you by and those desires are still sitting on the shelf, collecting dust. And then the frustration begins to creep in again because there is a deep longing inside you to bring these dreams to life.

Here are a few suggestions to get the momentum going while continuing to live your day to day lives.

Week One:

1) Clarify what you really want.

Nothing will happen until you get clear about your goals. Find 30 minutes of private time during one day this week and take out a pad of paper to do some creative scribbling, drawing, or journaling about what you would like to see unfold. Maybe you would like to take a trip to Portugal, learn another language, plant an herb garden, write a book, or remodel your bathroom. Perhaps a lifestyle uplift by taking more alone time for yourself, or beginning an exercise program.

Week Two:

2) Determine the large steps that need to happen to reach your goal.

If it is to plan a trip, write down all the steps involved such as research on flights, hotels, travel sites you are interested in. If you want to write a book but don't know where to start, maybe the first thing you need to do is to read a book about writing a book. If you want to plant a garden, but not sure what you would like it to consist of, one of your large steps (I call these Mile Steps) would be to spend some time researching plants or flowers. You are not actually doing any of this work yet, you are merely writing them down. By seeing your large goals broken down into smaller steps, they are much more palatable and easier to swallow.

(You can also do this entire process on Blastation, the software I developed to help make your dreams come true. www.myblastoff.com/blastation.)

Week 3:

3) Break it down into daily action steps.

Take your Mile Steps from Week 2 and break each one of these down into small increments. For instance, take your garden research and break it down into 10 minute increments per day. I call these Mini Feats, small steps of accomplishment. Read your 'How To' book for 10 minutes each day. Try doing three Mini Feats per day toward your larger goal, and by the end of the week you are at least 15 steps closer to attaining it. And if you say you don't have 30 minutes somewhere in your day, I will have to reply, "I don't believe you!" Wake up 20 minutes earlier, take 10 minutes during lunch, watch one less football game during the day. I could go on and on.

Week 4 and on...

4) Document Your Mini Feats.

Make sure you write down your Mini Feats for each day and give them a time, like an appointment. This way you will be much more committed to making them happen.

You can do this on Blastation web-based software,www.myblastoff.com/blastation or download this free Mini Feat Calendar form at http://www.myblastoff.com/Coaching-Resources.html. Fill in your three Mini Feats for each day and write the allotted time under the column entitled 'hour'.