How I did it: Four years ago I met a lady, MB, on an airplane as I traveled to a psychological conference on the east coast. We did this chit chat airplane talk and we each shared a little about the things we did in life. She told me about the LifeLine Technique and gave me a website to look at. Once I explored the website, I knew I wanted to try it, so I emailed her to set up an appointment for when I returned home. It just so happened that she would … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I have always been interested in learning new ways to 'help myself and others'. Creating a vision board is one way to reflect and create a vision of what and how you would like your life to be. It is a way of setting goals for your life that can move you closer to actualizing them!I first looked through magazines and photos and searched for pictures that created an emotional charge in me...that I said... "OH! Yes! I want this in my life..… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been volunteering in Nepal since Dec. 2007. Through this process my friends and I have had the opportunity to develop a nonprofit organization that works to support educational scholarships, build community children's libraries, and help support community schools for underprivileged children from the lowest 'untouchable' castesThrough simply sharing the stories of the children in Nepal and the living conditions and harsh realit… Read how I did it…
How I did it: For many years I was plagued by negative thinking and incessant hidden self abusive inner dialogues. Many of these beliefs and thought patterns were put upon me by my early years, by the culture & society, and through intergenerational patterns and habits that played out inside me.Through the process of meditation, self-awareness through reflection and self-exploration and searching I became aware of my Self and sought out ways to bec… Read how I did it…
How I did it: After opening the first Children's Library in Bandipur, Nepal in 2009, my friends and I knew we wanted to continue this mission to bring more libraries to the children in Nepal ~ so we created a nonprofit called Namaste Nepal - Helping Himalayan Children. www.namastenepal.orgThrough that process then, we began to share the story of our mission and many people began to join us on this mission ♥ Many friends from 43T stepped up to hel… Read how I did it…
How I did it: As the holiday season started I could feel the draw of being sucked into the stress and bustle of it all. Although I do appreciate the 'meaning' of most of our traditional holidays I do not appreciate the way most of them have unconsciously traditionally played out in my own life and what I see as I look around me ~ so this year I decided to 'make things different'.I made plans to visit my family the weekend before Thanksgiving and … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Once metafora and dragonfly had both graciously offered to sponsor Namaste Nepal -Helping Himalayan Children for their first Marathon Runs, and after following them both for some time on 43T and reading their posts ~ this goal made perfect sense.They are both amazing people, they have amazing 43friends, and they were helping an amazing cause - to build a Children's Library in rural Nepal ~ so a perfect opportunity to make a "Cheer S… Read how I did it…
How I did it: One year ago I found myself completely stripped of everything I had worked for and believed in my entire life... I had to "reinvent" myself because life as I had known it was over...I had to move, adapt, or die...and dying was not an option for me.I was already in the process of learning to accept the devastating loss of my marriage and dealing with that when I got the news of also losing my teaching career due to the California budget cr… Read how I did it…
How I did it: While cruising 43T I saw ExGratia's goal and after reading the first few posts on the goal...I decided to join. I "normally" do not really like to put such "strict" expectations on myself because oftentimes I rebel against *diets* and *rigidness* in myself, but something was different here. The energy and dynamics were not rigid at all....the people were/are amazingly supportive and kind. The smallest kind gesture and cheer boosted … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I saw that I needed to gain some balance as I was going through major changes in my life and found myself to be very off balance at the time. I began to explore what balance would look like in my life and how to take steps to make myself more balanced in different aspects. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Once I decided to make the vision board I began to think about what I wanted to bring into my life. I began to browse a variety of magazines and pictures on the internet. When I would come across a picture that I felt drawn to I would cut it out or print it and keep it in a plastic envelope. I collected pictures and photos for a few weeks. Finally, one evening when I had a bit of time to spare, I sat down and began to lay my pictures… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I posted the goal because first of all I already had many words, poems, and quotes that inspired me, but I kept finding more and more from other 43T friends and even on the side boards of 43T there are also wonderful little quotes....I find WORDS ARE GIFTS and WORDS HAVE POWER to heal and inspire!:) Read how I did it…
How I did it: I got a little bit of advice from Restless, Phensy, and Karen...then went for it! www.nepaladventures.blogspot.com was a very easy and convenient way to create a blog and upload photos...Each time I could get to the internet and there was electricity in the village I would try to post to my blog. At times it was challenging, but when I was able to post it was very worthwhile!The support from friends and family was amazing~ it is also fun … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I visited the village of Bandipur, Nepal where I had the good fortune to teach English to three different groups. I taught the hotel staff at Gaun Ghar, a group of women from the village, and worked with a group of our scholarship girls (www.ghimirefoundation.org) to teach English and also improve writing skills.I assessed the needs of each group and then began to teach them at their levels. I also tried to make the learning fresh and int… Read how I did it…
How I did it: The start of the library came from the seed of a suggestion and a view of the perfect "spot"~ which then created a "DREAM"... then after that it took a lot of planning, fundraising, organizing, patience and hard work!Eventually the DREAM was realized and everyone was blessed in the process.... Read how I did it…
How I did it: I first learned about losing my job in March and received the final notification in May.Observing the economy and watching and listening to "those who know", I could see it coming hard and fast.Many people remained hopeful that this would all "go away", but I could tell it was not. So, I was able to begin grieving the loss of the position and the career that I had come to love so dearly... and I began preparing for another plan.I think by… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Each time I have cheers I use them ALL!!!!!I explore different members' lists and cheer, cheer, cheer my "regulars"! It is so fun!!!!:)People are amazing! Read how I did it…
How I did it: This morning as I was getting ready for work I was thinking about "where I am today"...and how I've grown and changed over the past four years. It took me four years to finish my Master's in Counseling; of course I worked as a teacher full time, a Mom, a wife, and participated in volunteer projects & University groups as well... Oh and also did a counseling internship at night for 2 years as well....(how did I do it????) I think… Read how I did it…
How I did it: First, make sure you are very interested in your topic& make sure you have a great committee...you will want their expertise and feedback~ good if you like them too!!!Find out what the requirements are for your university and within your department.... small details matter!!!Be ready to dedicate a tremendous amount of time and energy to researching the literature, conducting your own research, and writing the results etc. Work, Work, … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I sing in my car and my apartment a lot, but oftentimes feel very shy to sing in front of others... (I don't think I sing that well...) While I was at India Arie's concert with my dear friend and colleague I felt brave enough to just let loose and sing!!!! Goodness knows I knew all the words to many of the songs~ it was so great to just let loose and enjoy myself fully~ I think because too I felt empowered with the people who attended th… Read how I did it…
