Stuck in a Rut -- Time to Make a Change?

What have you done recently to take the necessary steps to get out of your rut?
Are you going to wait until the calendar reads 2011 to do something about your situation?

NO one will do it for you. You must take the initiative and make those changes yourself.

Do you want to start working out again? Go to the gym today! Do you want to reconnect with an old friend? Then pick up the phone.  Do you want to change your financial future? Then explore all your options. Do you want to be a better mom? Take time and make a play date with your child.



Do you want to get off the escalator? Then take the first step.

Toxic Brew in your Home.flv

What do you use to:  clean your house?  wash your clothes? dust? disinfect?
Do you ever take time to think about the chemicals in those products and the side effects associated with them?  I did not.  I was not very educated about what chemicals my kids were sleeping on or wearing all day long. I did not think about what I cleaned the kitchen table with and how many times food dropped off the plate and ended up in their mouth. 

We have options:
www.switchingstores.com/withmyfamily

Take time today - you do not know what tomorrow brings

I am not posting this to make any one sad.  I am just hoping that because of the loss that our friend and her two children experienced 10 years ago, that we will all take time TODAY to realize what we have. 

Here is a short article of the my husband's best friend that was killed in the line of duty 10 years ago. 
http://www.odmp.org/officer/15456-police-officer-william-ronald-toney

Enjoy this song:
http://youtu.be/kuq7RYQ8Wa0
Just Breather - Pearl Jam

“Always remember to slow down in life; live, breathe, and learn; take a look around you whenever you have time and never forget everything and every person that has the least place within your heart.” Unknown

Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"

Motivational Quotes for Moms

Check out my article about Motivational Quotes for Moms.

Convention 2010 in Salt Lake City

Here is a picture of the amazing team I am so proud to work with and call my team mates! Thank you Internet CEO Moms for helping me to dream BIG!

Be Thankful

Watch this video - well worth the 5min - BE THANKFUL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE

I Knew You Could

I am sure we have all read the book "I Think I Can!".  Or at least we have heard about it.

The newest version just came out " I Knew You Could" by Scholastic books.  My daughter was given it by her preschool teacher. The message is clear and to the point.
The last paragraph reads as:
There's more about life that you'll learn as you go,
Because figuring out on your own helps you grow. 
Just trust in yourself, and you'll climb every hill.
Say, "I think I Can!" and you know what? 
You will!

What a perfect lesson to not only teach our children, but for us to install in our adult lives as well.

Preschool Graduation

I can not believe my little baby(not so much anymore) is "graduating" from preschool in a couple days. She is so excited for Kindergarten next year and riding the bus with her big brother.

As Dr. Seuss would say:  "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose."  I am excited for her to become even more independent, meet new friends, and learn all she can. She is an amazing little person with such a bright future.

Look out Kindergarten here she comes.

What motivates you?

Check out my article about motivation. 

http://internetceomoms.com/withmyfamily/article/what-motivates-you

Good Luck Jason!

My wonderful husband has been training for over 6 months for his first half Ironman Triathlon.
A half Ironman Triathlon consists of:
1. 1.2 mile swim in the open ocean
2. 56 miles on a bike
3. 13.1 mile run
It will take him over 6 1/2 hours to complete - IMPRESSIVE!
Because he set a goal, created a plan and on a consistent basis pushed himself, he is ready.
Good luck!

 This picture is Sydney and Tyler congratulating dad. He came in 2nd place in his most recent race - 5k.
We can not wait to congratulate him on checking off another item from his "Bucket List."

Spring Fever

Internet CEO Moms has done it again!
Yes, you can start working from home for only $1. The promotion has been extended until 4/15, but will NOT be extended again.

No selling products!
No collecting money!
No stocking inventory!
No home parties!

Internet CEO moms has all the tools and training needed to get started properly. We have been helping moms work from home since 1999!

Visit my website for more great free information:

http://www.WithMyFamily.net

March Madness Continues with CEO moms!

It's March Madness time and the CEO Moms are busy changing lives! We are
excited to announce that $1 enrollments have been extended thru March 31st!
We are helping as many as we can to get started!

Many have made the decision to take control of their financial future and
partner with a credible, debt free company.

If you are still searching for an honest way to work from home to add to
your income, replace an income, pay off debt or enjoy financial security,
then now is a great time to learn about Internet CEO Moms!

We've been helping Families Achieve their goals since 1999 and this month
you can join for only $1 (normally $29). This promotion has been extended
thru March 31st.

The information is FREE and there's absolutely no pressure or anything like
that. Just the facts, so you can make an educated decision.
Visit my website now
http://www.WithMyFamily.net

Kris
Working at home and loving it!

Words of Personal Responsibility

According to Gallagher and Ventura, the most important words of personal
responsibility are as follows:

The 10 most important words:
I won't wait for others to take the first step.
The 9 most important words:
If it is to be, it's up to me.
The 8 most important words:
If not me, who? If not now, when?
The 7 most important words:
Let me take a shot at it.
The 6 most important words:
I will not pass the buck.
The 5 most important words:
You can count on me.
The 4 most important words:
It IS my job!
The 3 most important words:
Just do it!
The 2 most important words:
I will.
The most important word:
Me

Only $1 to get started through 3/17

If $1 opened a door to a team of training, mentoring, coaching, & support - would you have the courage to step through?
Have you found what  you were looking for? Or are you still asking yourself the same questions?

Do you still want to be your own boss?
Do you still want to work from home?
Do you still want to make a little extra money?
Do you still want to spend more time with your family?

Our team has been helping families work from home since 1999! Internet CEO moms provides you with all the tools you need to get started:

** One-on-one mentoring 

**Step by step training program

** Free Personalized Website 

** Weekly Training Calls 

**Marketing Tools 

**Corporate Support

and so much more

Please feel free to visit my website: http://www.WithMyFamily.net 

I look forward to partnering with you to help you achieve your goals. "There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others." George Shinn

Kris
Proud Member of  Internet CEO Moms!

Chemicals in Our Home

WATCH this http://vimeo.com/9071036
 
Internet CEO moms has been helping make a difference over 10 yrs! 

Shop safer & earn too!http://www.switchingstores.com/withmyfamily

 

Take Responsbility for your Life

Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life - STARTING TODAY! by Jack Canfield

 

This isn’t a trick question. Certainly you know the answer—the person who has been responsible for the life you live right now: YOU.

Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing... Your income. Debt. Relationships. Health. Fitness level. Attitudes and behaviors.

I've often said that you are either creating or allowing everything that is happening in your life.

I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but often times people convince themselves into thinking that external factors are the source of their failure, disappointment, and unhappiness.

External factors do not determine how you live. YOU are in complete control of the quality of your life, by either creating or allowing the circumstances you experience.

When I hear people complain about the state of their life (be it their problems with personal finances, weight, their jobs, or general dissatisfaction), I like to help them see things differently.

If they feel “stuck” and unable to move forward for whatever reason, I ask them to scrutinize both what is working well and what isn’t working well in their life and see how they’ve arrived at where they currently are.

For example, if a woman tells me she’s unhappy with her weight—she travels frequently, and has no to time to exercise or seek healthy foods—I point out that her weight is not a result of her travels and schedule. It’s an outcome of what she chooses to eat and how she chooses to move, regardless of her daily agenda. Why not make a conscious effort to pre-plan healthy meals and snacks, even if it’s on the go, and sneak in 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there to be physically active (hey, I know some frequent flyers that make it a habit of running through airports!).

If you’re frustrated with any area in your life, then it’s time to take a little inventory.

Certainly there are wonderful things happening, whether it’s your job, your romantic relationship, your children, your friends, or your income level.

Your accomplishments are just as important as your missteps.

First, congratulate yourself on your successes; and then take a look at what isn’t working out so well. What are you doing or not doing to create those experiences?

Watch out! If you find yourself beginning to complain about everything but the choices you’ve made, then you need to take a step back. See if you can stop blaming outside factors for your unhappiness.

When you realize that you—and only you—create your experiences, you’ll realize that you canun-create them and forge new experiences whenever you want. How empowering is that! You must take responsibility for your happiness and your unhappiness, your
successes and your failures, your good times and your bad times.

All too often we choose to claim the successes and blame the failures on others or other circumstances. When you stop blaming, however, you can take that energy and redirect it to focus on shaping a better situation for yourself. Blaming only ties up your energy. Imagine roping all the energy into a positive effort.

Some ideas to make this happen:

1. Believe, Believe, Believe! Have unwavering faith in yourself, for good and bad. Make the decision to accept the fact that you create all your experiences. 

2. Take no less than 100% responsibility . Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take. 

3. Stop complaining . Look at what you are complaining about. I’m fat. I’m tired. I can’t get out of debt. I won’t ever get a better job.  They are about YOU.

4. Make an immediate change. Are you unhappy about something that is happening right now?   It might be difficult to change or leave a situation, but staying put is your choice so why continue to complain?

You can either do something about it or not. It is your choice and you have responsibility for your choices.

5. Pay attention. Looking to others for help and guidance is helpful, but don’t forget to stay tuned in to yourself—your behavior, attitude, and life experiences. Identify what’s working and what isn’t. If you need to, write it all down. 

6. Face the truth and take action for the long term . You have to be willing to change your behavior if you want a different outcome. You have to be willing to take the risks necessary to get what you want. If you’ve already taken an initial step in the right direction, now’s the time to plan additional steps to keep moving you forward, faster.

Isn’t it a great relief to know that you can make your life what you want it to be? Isn’t it wonderful that your successes do not depend on someone else?

If you need just one thing to do different today, than you did yesterday, make it this:

Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life. Decide to make changes, one step at a time. Once you start the process you’ll discover it's much easier to get what you want by taking control of your thoughts, your visualizations, and your actions!

Sound of Opportunity

An amazing video that a friend shared with me:
  www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg  

It is worth your time. What an inspiration! 

A little bit about me...

My family! 

Left  to right:: Jason, husband, me, Sydney(age 4), Tyler(age 7) 

I have been married for 11 years this past October and we have 2 wonderful children.  This recent picture is from Christmas Eve after mass.  I have been working from home since 12/09 and it was the best decision I could have made for our family. I am a proud member of Internet CEO moms and I love helping other moms work from home. I have stayed home since my son was born, but I knew with my daughter in preschool 4 days a week that it was time to start working again. I was not necessarily looking to work from home, but also did not want just a "job."  I found the perfect fit for my family and I couldn't be happier. My business allows me to be at home with my kids, help with the finances, and work with others who are looking for the same.
Kris Chapman
http://www.WithMyFamily.net

Happy New Year!

I can not believe it is already 2010. Where did the time go? I hope you left 2009 behind with your goals accomplished and ready to set new ones.  I love starting the new year with both personal and business goals.
"What is not started today is never finished tomorrow." Goethe.

I am so excited to start this New Year off on the right foot and with a positive attitude. I have an amazing family that loves and supports me, a wonderful group of ladies called the Internet CEO moms to cheer me on, my health and most importantly the courage to try.
"Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose." Tom Krause

Have the courage this year to follow your goals, try something new, and go for it!