I'm Excited About the New Year! Are you?

I’m excited about the New Year! Are you?

Let's start of by giving a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to GinMan Consulting. GMC has been Going Live on You for 1 FULL year AND providing excellent services that motivate, inspire, guide and support you to Push Pass Life™. According to an article in Forbes, 80% of businesses "crash & burn" in the first 18 months (Wagner, Eric, "Five Reasons 8 out of 10 Businesses Fail", 2013).

    Well, guess what! I'm about to prove that statistic wrong. GinMan is #everywhere and here to stay! One year has been knocked out already. Together you and I will develop the strength, knowledge, stamina, persistence & support to successfully survive for many more to come. My passion to serve those who want a change in their lifestyle has pushed me to continue on my mission to fulfill the vision of changing lives forever. I will always be here for you through any life challenge you face. That's a promise from ME to YOU! #pushpasslife

    

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO RISE IN 2017!

To reach your next level of success, develop these essential qualities to move closer to winning step by step:

   

     #STRENGTH:

The power to face any hardship and still keep your life intact requires recognition of your weaknesses. In order to do more of what brings you strength, you need to identify your weaknesses and avoid them. Do more of what you are good at & less of what you are NOT good at.

    #KNOWLEDGE: 

Gaining information & skills make you better capable of handling life's challenges. To know better and to know how to do better are equally important qualities when aiming for success. A famous quote by Benjamin Franklin states " An investment in knowledge pays the best interest". 

    #STAMINA:

To overcome a challenge, you have to be able to go the long haul until victory is the result. You must be able to withstand any adversity and have a strong mind, body & soul. Get enough rest, eat healthy meals & exercise on a regular basis.

   #PERSISTENCE:

A fundamental key to reaching your next level of success is to keep your goal in mind & never lose sight of it. When you add purpose & power to actions, you will remain firm, and distractions will be less of a deterrent. Oppositions to what you are going after will be in your rearview mirror when persistence is on your main course.

    #SUPPORT:

The life story of any successful person has one HUGE factor behind it- a support system. Support from family & friends provide the needed push when you are feeling vulnerable to setbacks, stress or negativity. Your CHEER team should offer positive motivational & inspirational benefits you need to drive through obstacles.

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What to Do with Addiction

What to Do with Addiction

            Holidays are meant to be times of enjoyment with family and friends. The preparation and anticipation of holidays also brings along lots of stress, overwhelm and worry. There are so many things that need to be done and so many events to attend. Purchasing gifts, decorations and food causes stress on finances and time. Making your way through store crowds and traffic is too much to deal with.  Keeping up with invites and attending the numerous celebrations you are invited to leads to excessive anxiety.

            These stressors can be the gateway to initiating addictive behaviors or relapse back into addiction. Holidays are inevitable and happen on a regular basis all year long. The best way to enjoy holidays and still maintain your lush lifestyle effectively is through having an addiction management system already activated.

           

            Intervention. Triggers. Support. The ITS System gives you the strength to overcome and manage addiction tendencies during stressful and overwhelming times. Planning and processing are key elements to executing an addiction management system.

Addiction Analysis #1:

Intervention

            Prevention happens after an addiction episode has taken a toll on you and you want to stop the path of destruction. Intervention is a proactive attempt to make sure certain turmoil are under control before an adverse outcome takes you totally under.

            Interventions are numerous and come in many forms. The best selection process is to pick interventions that are relevant to your strengths and desired lifestyle. There is no cookie cutter intervention that can be placed on everyone and have the expectation of a successful return on the investment.

            A wise comprehensive intervention strategy is to have an anti- addiction action plan. Within the plan, be sure to include interventions related to your interests, hobbies, current lifestyle and family needs. For example, do not include an aerobic workout session three times a week to your list of interventions if you do not enjoy exercising.

Addiction Analysis #2:

Triggers

            Be aware of your surroundings. People, places and things should be conducive to the positive lifestyle you are trying to maintain. Choose people who are interested in your well- being. Frequent venues that do not partake in destructive habit forming activities. Participate in activities that keep you on the straight and narrow pathway of not overindulging in events that hinder your success.

            Triggers that can activate addiction are night clubs, liquor stores, excess cash, ATMs, a partner or friend that has addictive behaviors, restaurants, casinos, etc. Usually triggers are whatever reminds you of your addiction. Stay clear of the reminders. Replace the negative people, places and things with more positive sources.   

Addiction Analysis #3:

Support

            Having someone there for you during indecisive and trying situations is

very important when fulfilling goals. Positive networks of family and friends helps you build the confidence you need. It’s beneficial to have support systems so that you know that an addiction is not the best option to handling your life.

            Other types of encouragement come from support groups. Local chapters of Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous or whatever specific challenge your struggle entails are available near you. Additionally, sports teams, church organizations, social clubs or volunteer groups provide positive connections. Support links you to others who share the same interests and/ or concerns. Therefore, you have the ability to lift each other to the level of success deserved.

           

            Don’t let an addiction lead you down the wrong pathway. When stress, overwhelm or anxiety appear to be approaching you, implement a management system that addresses ITS. Holidays are joyous, fun filled occasions. Make sure that you are proactive in keeping your holidays and life thereafter intact and successful.

            Do you need help identifying your ITS system? Let GinMan Consulting assist with your individualized action plan. Book a FREE 30 minute consultation to identify your needs and desires for a successful life. Visit bit.ly/PPLfree TODAY. 

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