Deana Farrell

Encouragement for your faith, life & business

The results are in…

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Yesterday was an Election Day and the results are in of who won and who lost. 

Some people are very happy while others very disappointed.

This got me to thinking about a few things…

How am I doing in the areas I was “elected” to do a job?

Am I exceeding expectations or barely meeting them? If I’m honest it could be both depending on if it’s something I enjoy or even want to do. Often times when it comes to the things we have to do, we’ll do the what we have to do just to get the job done.

We all have necessary things to be done that we don’t want to do. For some, it’s a job you have to go to everyday, the time you have to get up, the homework you have to do, the meetings you have to hold, the laundry you have to do…and the list goes on and on.

The results we get from the things we have to do will vary depending on our attitude about them.

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What does that mean? 

It means…

  • if I have the attitude that I’m thankful for the job I get to go to everyday I’ll probably perform better.
  • even though I’m not happy with the time I have to wake up, I’m thankful I woke up!
  • if I’m doing homework, I have the ability to do it and the privilege of an education.
  • if I’m holding a meeting I’m also holding a place of influence and have an opportunity to use it for good
  • the laundry I have to do means I have clothes to wear (and so do my loved ones if I’m doing theirs too!)

So if you are looking for different results in the areas of your life you were “elected” to take care of – take a look at the attitude and work you are putting in.

Does something need to change? Maybe the most important thing to change is your belief.

We act what we believe so look closely at what you’re believing to be true. Once you’ve taken a good look at your expectations and your beliefs see if the results are matching up!

Looking to believe that I can exceed expectations right there with ya,

Need some help, guidance or encouragement to actually DO what you know needs to be done? Let’s Chat!

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**this blog was originally published last year, but I thought the sentiment still applied today

Your Message is your Mess-terpiece

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Our life’s message is to show others we can be a hot mess on the way to pursuing our life’s masterpiece.

We are “mess-terpieces” that make progress to our masterpieces, piece by piece! 

The sooner we realize this, the more of the other kind of peace we find for ourselves.

Last week I shared about the “mess we find ourselves in” and how to get out. Well, apparently that message resonated because I heard from many of you that you were inspired to “address your mess” and R.E.A.D.Y to get out!

So often we are led to believe that transparency, even to OURSELVES, means that you need to prove your victim-hood. When really, it only proves that Making Excuses Sabotages our Success. Now let me clarify about victim-hood. There’s a distinct difference between a victim mentality, as I’m referring here and having been an actual victim of something. 

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Learn to embrace your life’s message.

Your MESSage is all about:

  • the messes you’ve been through
  • the mistakes you’ve made and learned from
  • the mishaps that happened and even the one’s we’ve managed to avoid. (or repeat!) 

When we can learn to step outside of our expectations as it relates to whatever it is we are going through, it will not only help us grow through it, but it may just change our perspective.

I know for me, it’s easy to “judge” someone from the outside until…you find yourself or someone close to you in a similar situation or circumstance that’s the very same you were “judging”. Then what happens? Your perspective changes.

Because of an event that happened in our family nearly 6 months ago, I’ve had a huge perspective shift on something that I thought I was very set in believing. Since beginning to share our story with others it has not only helped us heal, but brought us and others so much encouragement. 

Friends, if you get nothing else out of this post today, please hear this, our message (emphasis on mess) is meant to help change someone’s future for the better.

Think about that for a moment. How can your “mess-terpiece” lessons help someone on the way to piecing together their masterpiece? 

Finding peace in the midst of my “mess-terpiece” message piece by piece right there with ya,

Has your life’s “mess-terpiece” helped someone piece together part of their masterpiece?
Are you having trouble with some pieces right now? Maybe I can help – schedule a time we can chat here

The results are in…

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Yesterday was an Election Day and the results are in of who won and who lost. 

Some people are very happy while others very disappointed.

This got me to thinking about a few things…

How am I doing in the areas I was “elected” to do a job?

Am I exceeding expectations or barely meeting them? If I’m honest it could be both depending on if it’s something I enjoy or even want to do. Often times when it comes to the things we have to do, we’ll do the what we have to do just to get the job done.

We all have necessary things to be done that we don’t want to do. For some, it’s a job you have to go to everyday, the time you have to get up, the homework you have to do, the meetings you have to hold, the laundry you have to do…and the list goes on and on.

The results we get from the things we have to do will vary depending on our attitude about them.

What does that mean? 

It means…

  • if I have the attitude that I’m thankful for the job I get to go to everyday I’ll probably perform better.
  • even though I’m not happy with the time I have to wake up, I’m thankful I woke up!
  • if I’m doing homework, I have the ability to do it and the privilege of an education.
  • if I’m holding a meeting I’m also holding a place of influence and have an opportunity to use it for good
  • the laundry I have to do means I have clothes to wear (and so do my loved ones if I’m doing theirs too!)

So if you are looking for different results in the areas of your life you were “elected” to take care of – take a look at the attitude and work you are putting in.

Does something need to change? Maybe the most important thing to change is your belief.

We act what we believe so look closely at what you’re believing to be true. Once you’ve taken a good look at your expectations and your beliefs see if the results are matching up!

Looking to believe that I can exceed expectations right there with ya,

Deana

Need some help, guidance or encouragement to actually DO what you know needs to be done? Let’s Chat!

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The Triple Threat To Your Progress

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The triple threat I’m talking about is the triple D’s!

Disappointment, Discouragement and Defeat.
(what were you thinking I meant?!)

We’ve all been threatened by one of these at some point. Sometimes all at once, back to back or a one, two combo.
(And for a lot of us, that was just this morning!)

I’m not looking to bring you down or  bring sympathy to your pain.

If this is our first “meeting” I want you to know that I’m all about practical solutions and encouragement for your faith, your life and your business.

Because at the end of the day – that’s where we “live” right?!
In our heads (faith = what we believe), our life (our existence and what we do with it) and our business (our workplace, marketplace, j.o.b.).

So what’s a peep to do about this size DDD triple threat? 

Well the answer is another D.
(c’mon – those who know me, know I love alliteration!)

Discipline is the only way to not be swayed or overcome by the triple threat of disappointment, discouragement and defeat.

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So the next time you are hit with triple D’s ask if you are…

Feeling disappointed because?
– you were unprepared (time, resources, tools)
– your expectations were unrealistic
– you did not take responsibility or ownership of your role

Feeling discouraged because?
– you were unprepared (time, resources, tools)
– your expectations were unrealistic
– you did not take responsibility or ownership of your role

Feeling defeated because?
– you were unprepared (time, resources, tools)
– your expectations were unrealistic
– you did not take responsibility or ownership of your role

I could have easily condensed these questions, but I think the redundancy will help drive home my point. And my point is this…

One, notice the word feeling in each question. Feelings are INDICATORS.

Feelings bring to our attention that a CHOICE needs to be made.

That choice is, what are you going to do about the way that you are feeling in that moment?

The second thing to take notice of in the commonality of the triple threat to your progress is, you.

You are responsible for your choices. Can you control the outcome? Not really, but you sure can steer it in a positive direction.

Navigating the triple threat to my progress right there with ya,
~ Deana

Do you agree? Disagree? What’s threatening your progress these days?

 

 

 

Happiness is…

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Happiness is defined as a state of being that is under one’s personal control.

So if it’s under our control, where does one personally grab hold of and even keep this ever elusive (and sometimes fleeting) state of happiness?

Well, you can try some of these known tips to finding happiness:

Oh, easy peasy right?! Not so much.
And where does one find this sense of satisfaction?! (probably last on this list because it’s the hardest to keep)

Well, here’s a few ways that I found to help with achieving that really tough one on the list…satisfaction: 

We get happiness so mixed up with expectations.

When someone or something doesn’t meet our expectations we decide to allow that to affect our happiness.

Guess what? Circumstances and situations only account for about 10% of our happiness!

So where’s the other 90% come from?

Our MINDSET and the things we can work on and improve…meaning the things that are within our control.

There you have it folks, happiness is a CHOICE, a decision to do better, be better and grow beyond who we are, into who we will ultimately become. I know that I’m a work in progress and certainly not perfect, but I’m happy to know that I have control over how I choose to see my circumstances and allow it to help me become bitter or better!

What do you say – can we hold each other accountable to do and focus on the things that are within our control?

Taking responsibility for my happiness right there with you,
~ Deana 

Do you agree that happiness is up to us individually? Post in the comments!