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#156| Keep It Simple

June 5, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Achieving goals is hard to do when you’re bogged down in minutiae.

Yes, we need to pay attention to details. However, make sure you’re not hiding behind those details and using them as a method of procrastination.

Having the “big picture” in full view is easier to do when we follow the KISS method and Keep. It. Simple.

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To listen to her podcast or learn more about the show, click here.

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

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#153| Create Something Amazing

June 2, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I’m in a special Facebook group formed by Michelle Y. Talbert of the Her Power Hustle website and podcast.

With the onset of a new week, yesterday Michelle put forth this post:

“Happy Monday Sister Power Hustlers! I’ve found setting my intention to be really helpful for focusing and EDITING/saying no to things that don’t further our goals. That being said, what’s your intention for this week?

My response?

My intention is to create something amazing: A mini course.

What’s yours?

Aptly named “Sister Power Hustle,” of the Facebook group Michelle says, “This community was birthed out of my deep desire to help women entrepreneurs get the information we need to create and sustain our businesses. Through shared resources and networking we can go much further in business than we ever could alone.”

If you’re on Facebook and you’d like to join the Sister Power Hustle Facebook group, click here.

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#152| Start Now

June 1, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today is the first of June, which means in 30 days we will have lived through one-half of the year.

That’s right – 2015 will be half-way over.

So, how are you on your goals? Have you been able to √ something off your list?

Even if you feel like you’re behind on the goals you set for 2015, don’t beat yourself up about it. And even if you didn’t start, don’t worry – we have six months left!

Just remember this:

EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY.

SO START NOW.

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#146| Just Keep Trying

May 26, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

As long as you as an individual… can convince yourself that in order to move forward as best you can you have to be optimistic, you can be described as ‘one of the faithful,’ one of those people who can say, ‘Well, look, something’s going to happen! Let’s just keep trying. Let’s not give up.

Tom Hanks

Stay focused, and by all means keep pushing.

Don’t give up!

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#118| No Matter How Slow You Go

April 28, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

So yesterday we talked about the importance of taking one step at a time when we want to reach our goals.

I recently got back in the gym and my desire is to get back into my regular workout routine.

Sure, I have to move some things around in my schedule to “make it work,” but I’m determined.

Hopefully you’re just as determined as I am to become more fit and healthy – whatever that means for you.

Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself with others who seem to have already reached the weight you want to be.

Take things one day at a time, and one step at a time. Over time, each positive step you take will bring you to your desired goal.

And are you worried that things are proceeding too slowly as it relates to your exercise and workout efforts?

Don’t be! Remember, slow and steady wins the race.

Not only that, take heart in this fact:

No matter how slow you go, you’re still beating everyone who’s sitting on the couch doing nothing!

For more tips and encouragement on weight loss and healthy eating habits, check out Erika Nicole Kendall’s weight loss blog, “A Black Girl’s Guide To Weight Loss,” where she shares everything she learned to go from a 330 lb couch potato to a certified personal trainer.

Want some vegetarian inspiration – recipes, how-to’s and great information? Check out my friend Michelle Minvielle’s blog over at ElleVeg.com!

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#117| One Step At A Time

April 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Confession:

I used to have a major problem with impatience.

Life seemed to move much too slowly, and at every turn the term “Hurry up and wait!” was the order of the day.

Thankfully I’ve grown and matured enough to recognize the value of allowing many things to take their natural course, recognizing that some of those things do get better with time.

Realizing goals is like that.

I learned that in order to attain what I wanted and get where I wanted to go, I had to be willing to put in the time – and in many instances, to wait.

I didn’t have to become impatient or worry. As long as I was consistent and “did the work,” I would achieve my goals.

So, take a deep breath, plan your work, and then work your plan.

There’s no limit to what we can achieve when we take things one step at a time.

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#89| This Girl Is On Fire!

March 30, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We believe ALL the “girls” – the women – in The Swirl World are on fire.

You are going after your dreams and goals, doing what you need to do to make things happen.

Go ahead; look in the mirror, and say, “This girl is on fire!”

Because you know what?

You are.

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#76| Yes You Can!

March 18, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In a day and age when little Black girls are asked to join MENSA at the age of four, what is it that you – an adult – cannot do?

Whatever you aspire to do, become, attain or gain – go on out there and get after it.

Make it happen.

You can do it.

Yes you can!

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#71| Get Moving!

March 12, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Sometimes you have to go – just for the sake of going.

Sometimes you have to move – just for the sake of moving.

Sometimes you have to travel – just for the sake of traveling.

Sometimes you have to get moving for the sake of something as complex as getting out of your comfort zone – or as simple as getting up off your couch.

Are your travel plans set? What’s it going to take for you to get moving?

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#69| A Sense Of Adventure

March 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Just imagine how different your day would be if you approached it with a sense of adventure and anticipation.

See how that thought changed your perspective?

So . . . what kind of adventure will we have today?

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