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Great Things Begin with Gratitude!

It’s the beginning of a new year and that time of year when everyone makes lists of all their new dreams and goals.   Many of us will create new vision boards.  Some scramble to the gym to begin their new fitness regimen.  Others clear the cupboards off all sweets and junk food.  Some update their face book page while others update their birthday contacts list.   And then there are those who re-write their life’s manual or family rules.  And of course there are some of us that refuse to acknowledge the new year as a new beginning at all.

As I too often begin the new year looking forward, I stop myself to remember the year past and all that I am truly grateful for.  Moving forward in the new year with an attitude of gratitude will surely put you in a happy and motivated state of mind.  Of course this would mean focusing on all that I have been blessed with this past year and not dwelling on all that has challenged me throughout the year.  Although accomplishingwhatever challenges may have come your way would be considered a great accomplishment in my book.

I smile thinking of all the great people I’ve coached throughout the year.  I value the new business consulting opportunities that came my way. I’m blessed to have made new friends and to have been so welcomed as a part of some new social circles and business groups.  I’m thrilled to be a motivational speaker and to have had the opportunity to help others become bigger.  I’m truly ecstatic that I’ve found an assistant who get’s it!

I’m grateful that my family continues to grow and prosper together.  I giggle when I think of the day my sister and I decided that we are way too old to still be bickering over which one of us dad likes best.  My bond with both my daughters continues to grow stronger and stronger.   All the while my husband continues to be a great provider and father, he undoubtedly has always and continues to be there to support me in everything I do.

I feel a tremendous amount of warmth when I think about all the times that I’ve  reached out to someone and offered my hand, advice, time or just an ear.  I’m empowered thinking back on how I maturely handled a not so pleasant meeting with a business associate. I feel good about making mature decisions to apologize for my actions when necessary.   I’ve definitely run into some barricades and overcome many obstacles this past year.  Some that made me question myself only to discover that I’m indeed right where I need to be.  I’ve learned throughout the year that I’m still very much in charge of who I am, my values and what I represent.  Yes, I’m  still conscious and in control of my environment and whom I associate with.  And as a life coach that is something that I remind others of often.  I do grin just a little knowing that I’m still on the right track.  I have known my whole life, without a doubt that coaching and motivational speaking was my true calling.  I’m forever grateful that God gives me the strength within to follow my dreams.  Helping others to recognize their strengths and become the best than can be is my true passion!

This past year has brought to me more faith within myself as well as more courage and determination to continue to work towards my goals of  being the best life coach and business consultant I can be.  It has also brought about a sense of peace knowing that I am surrounded by those that truly care about my well being as I do theirs.  As I take a quiet moment to reflect, I can recognize all the little life lessons that will only help me in moving forward towards greatness in this new year.  I have learned and will continue to learn from all that has past.  As I have grown throughout this past year, I am entering the new year with a clearer vision of my goals and I’m aware of the necessary steps to take towards becoming a better me.

As a life coach and business consultant I encourage you to begin the new year by looking back for a moment.  Think about what you have to be grateful for and how your life is more empowered by what you have experienced and learned from this past year.  Remember those that have embraced you and those that you have touched with your kindness and encouraging words.  Focus your thoughts of yesterday toward your empowerment for the future.

It is up to you to know how to begin and end this brand new year.  My wish for you is to begin with a greater sense of gratitude!  Be grateful for all that you are and all that surrounds you.  You were born with gifts of talent and skill.  You have the strength within you to make this year magnificent!  So as you begin the new year with new goals grounded by gratitude, continue to let your greatness shine through today and all year long.  Embrace your journey of 2012 with an attitude of gratitude and enjoy the ride!

Happy New Year,

Traci Quick-Hutt

Action Forward Coaching & Consulting

Success Comes Easily With the Right Partner!

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