A Balanced Life For You

Tonya Truster is a first-time published author with over 30 years ofexperience as an educator and a lifelong passion for studying the Bible. Herdebut book, God’s Graceful Guidance: A Thematic Approach to BiblicalWisdom for Everyday Life offers insightful reflections to inspire readers ontheir spiritual journeys which is available on Amazon.Tonya is also launching a children's book series titled Abigail’s Adventures, with the first book,Abigail’s Ark Adventure: Listening and Following the Rules, set to launch atthe end of November, focusing on teaching young readers valuable life lessons through Biblestories.Connect with Tonya on social media to stay updated on her latest releases and insights.You can follow her on Facebook at Tonya Truster - Author & Speaker |https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567062808136, connect via email [email protected], or stay connected through her other social media platforms.

Success is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lie the struggles, resilience, and relentless effort that most people never see. In Beyond the Surface: Redefining Success, we uncover the hidden layers of achievement, challenging the conventional definition of success. Is success about wealth and status, or is it found in joy, balance, resilience, and kindness? How do your beliefs shape your journey? And most importantly—do you take the time to celebrate your own dedication? Join me as we explore what it truly means to be successful, shifting the focus from external validation to inner fulfillment. You have a choice: be the victim of your circumstances or rise as the victor of your own story.

On this episode of "A Balanced Life for You" Rhonda introduces the topic of Mindset and the profound impact your mindset has on your personal empowerment and business success.Rhonda distinguishes between fixed and growth mindsets, illustrating how our beliefs shape our outcomes.Strategies for cultivating a growth mindset: embracing challenges, learning from failures, and turning setbacks into stepping stones.The crucial role of effort and practice in achieving mastery and the power of embracing the concept of "not yet.""Challenges are opportunities for growth, failures are stepping stones to success, and effort is the path to mastery." - Rhonda CimorelliEncourage listeners to create a growth journal and apply the strategies discussed. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share your thoughts on social media.Join Rhonda Cimorelli on this transformative journey into the power of mindset.  Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to a balanced and empowered life!

After a five-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our podcast, and we couldn't be more excited to have you back on this incredible journey.

Rebecca Dawson is an International Speaker, Author and Channeller from Perth, Australia. As a guest, Rebecca and Rhonda speak candidly about consciousness, sacrifice and more. Rebecca, thank you for joining me.  I know you are coming miles away so please take a moment to introduce yourself and let us know where you are located. Hi, my name is Rebecca and I'm joining from Perth in Western Australia, on the other side of the world from where you are;  it's nighttime here.I think 2020 has changed how some of us are doing things. So normally,  I'm a channeler and a speaker.  I run workshops and tours and I go around the world and speak to people about what's happening with consciousness and how it's shifting for us and how our experience on the planet is shifting. This year for me, I'm at home and I'm playing from home and connecting with  people from home, which I think is an experience many of us are having in this  year. And just finding new, interesting creative things to explore with consciousness. You've said a couple of things that I think my listeners may or may not be familiar with. So if it's okay, let's dive into a few of these words  that you said. You said you were a channeler. Tell us what that is. I think, different people have different ideas about what channeling is.  Sometimes we say that it's bringing through something that's beyond us or a higher consciousness than what we are and delivering it through our expressions into this world. I sometimes artists say that they channel beautiful artwork or writers channel certain pieces of wisdom or, or some beautiful privates. For me, I'm a voice channel. So for about 20, 25 years now, I've been bringing through information about  earth and humanity and how our  reality works and I do that through lectures and I write books and I run courses and workshops. So as a voice channel, I never know what we're going to be exploring or talking about. I love answering people's questions and I always learned to expect the unexpected, but it's a real privilege and an honor  to be able to do that because I'm always understanding things in a deeper  and richer way. Connect with Rebecca at RebeccaDawson.net

...your perception of where you're looking from as opposed to what you're looking at and it can distort things. _ Rhonda Cimorelli

There are some things you have control of and some things you don’t. In this episode, Rhonda shares several tips a strategies so that you can live a fit and fabulous lifestyle. Today’s topic is about health and fitness. What is health and fitness? What does it mean? Why is it important?Let me ask you a question. Do you suffer from fatigue, dry skin or shortness of breath?  Do you wish you were in better shape or do you feel drained from all those responsibilities that you have? Do you ever suffer from high levels of anxiety or depression?  Well, let me say this. If you want to have a fit and healthy lifestyle, you’re going to want to become more aware of you; how you see yourself and how you treat yourself. This concept of “self care” or “taking care of me” seems to be a bit misconstrued. Many women that I talk to and work with, tell me things like, “I feel guilty if I spend time or money on me”.  Why is this? If you don’t take care of you, who will? It is not your parents’ job.  It’s not your husband’s job and it’s certainly not your children’s jobs to take care of you physically, mentally, and socially.  It is your job, and your responsibility, because if you don’t, how will you be able to take care of others if you are not refilling your cup?  Self care is anything but selfish. Think about when you’re on an airplane. As that airplane is taxing down the runway, getting ready for take off, you are asked to observe the safety features and what to do in case of an emergency. The flight attendant tells you to put your oxygen mask on first.  Why? Because if you’re unconscious, how could you possibly help your child or the person next to you?  You don’t! So, it’s imperative that you take care of you first. When you deplete yourself, you are of no use to anyone else. Consider this; When you don’t take care of your teeth and gums, what’s going to happen.? Well, long-term you are could end up with issues such as: Gingivitis, cavities, maybe dentures, and who knows what else. When you ignore the largest organ on you body, the skin, what  happens over time?  Many things such as dryness, aging skin and discoloration. You could end up with some type of skin cancer, whether it be benign or malignant. It is also important to take care of your hair and our face. Oftentimes  these areas  they are overlooked because they feel like, well, “I just can’t afford to do that for myself”. The physical body consists of all the different systems such as the muscle system,  the skeleton system, cardiovascular, the digestive system and more. Living a fit and healthy lifestyle is about being aware, and understanding  how you’re functioning. So, you might want to consider asking yourself,” How happy and satisfied am I in the area of my health and my fitness”? ….Listen to the remainder on this episode … Rhonda talks about the 5 things your skin needs to be soft, supple and beautiful: Cleanse your skin twice a day Exfoliate PH Balance Hydrate / Moisturize Protect

Theme : She never gave up" If you or someone you know has been struggling during the 2020 pandemic, don't miss this special interview with Daria Dillard Stone, the founder of Sharing Ministries. Daria shares her journey from the depths of grief to becoming a successful speaker and business woman. Register for Vision 2 Victory 2020 here You can reach Daria at the following addresses: [email protected] or [email protected] To learn more about the Transform Mastermind group, or to become a member, check out our page

Today's topic is all about you and some interesting perspectives that I would really like for you to consider. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever had someone in your life who made you feel very, very tired when you're around them, perhaps really drained, depressed, sad, less than excited and happy. We all have had those people in our lives. My next question is how do you feel when you spend a lot of time with that person Do you feel like, Oh my God, I can't wait til they go home. I can't wait till I go home. Oh my God. I feel it. My life is over. I'm going to guess you said yes, because we've all had those people in our lives. We have all had those people who are draining because all they do is they groan and they moan about their pain and their past and their spouse and their life and their work and on and on and on. So, now let me ask you a question. Do you have someone or some somebodies in your life that when you're around him, her or them, you feel excited? You feel like there's opportunity. There's possibilities. That's because they believe in you. They respect you and they want the best for you. Now, I hope that you have some people in your life like this, because I know I do. And if you can identify this person or people in your life now, I want to ask you, how does it make you feel How do you behave when you're with these people? Do you feel like there's possibilities? Like I just can't wait to get on my next project! LikeI can accomplish this task; and where you know, it's okay to step outside my comfort zone that way, because I do have a cheering crowd and a bunch of cheerleaders! I do hope that you have somebody like this. Now I'm going to take a moment and talk about what's going on, in what we'll call "reality right now". So, we are approximately,four months into this pandemic thing and everywhere you look, there's something on the news. It's constantly about the pandemic and the Corona virus and how bad it is and how many people are sick and how many people are dying. The podcast today is not about the politics. That's not where I'm going. Your thoughts, your beliefs. They belong to you. I'm not here to change them. I don't want to change them. I don't care. What I do want to bring to your attention now is when you watch the news, are you watching it once a day, twice a day, do you have it on 24 seven In other words, are you being informed or inundated? And when you watch the news, I don't care what station that you watch. Again, that's your choice, your preference. I'm not here to debate that today, but I do want to ask you to think about this. Whether you're informed or inundated, and I want you to consider becoming aware of how you feel when you're watching this information. Are you feeling sad? Are you feeling depressed? Do you feel anxiety, worry, fear, doubt? What are those feelings that you're feeling from the news? Are you excited? Do you want to get on board with the negativity that's happening? Do you want to stand up? Do you want other people to hear your voice, your opinion? How is the news making you feel? Okay, let's go back to the very first scenario I asked you about, if you have a friend or a group of friends who make you feel tired and exhausted and perhaps sad or depressed when you're around them. How often do you let these people into your space? Yes, I did say how often do you Let them into your space Because guess what It's your space, your bubble, your choice. So, how often are you allowing these people or person into your space? Now, What if,… what if you cut that down into a quarter of the amount, how would that make you feel? Would it have the same impact or effect on your daily life or weekly I'm going to guess. No. Because now you don't have the weight, the pressure of this person or people or group that make you feel sad, depressed, fretful,

Hi everyone and welcome to the show, a balanced life for you where you design the life of your dreams. I’m your host, Rhonda Cimorelli,  I’m an Accredited Transformational Coach and an NLP Practitioner. The purpose of the show is to give you tools and resources to help you love your life, not just live your life. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about exercise. When you think about exercise, does it make you sick to your stomach? For many of us, we know (I’m going to use a little air quotes), We know that exercise is good for us. We know that we’re “supposed” to do it because it keeps us in shape. It keeps us healthy. From the time that we were young and in school,  gym or PE is required (at least in most states) and many kids, myself included, did not enjoy going to gym class. : For me personally one reason was that I just did not enjoy having a 42 minute  period where I had to go change out of my regular clothes into gym clothes, get all hot and sweaty, changed back into my school clothes, all in 42 minutes. It was just irritating. And particularly when I was in high school, they had swim as one of your semesters. It was really cold, and the Northeast and that just didn’t jive with me at either. And, if you can imagine, at that particular time, the girls were required to get your hair wet. What were they thinking?  Anyway, we won’t talk about high school anymore, but let’s get back to exercise today. I was prompted to make this episode ater I posted a question in my Facebook page, A Balanced Life For You. I asked, “What is one thing you wish you could do more consistently?” There was a plethora of answers. However, exercise was amongst the majority of the answers. My next question would be, “Have you ever exercised consistently?”  Because if you haven’t,  your steps are going to be a little bit different than if you have been consistent in the past an just feel off the wagon. So, let’s talk for a minute. You have been consistent in the past, you did see results but maybe life happened like this crazy Covid-19 pandemic that we’ve been all living through. It has turned your life around, upside down and for many people, the pandemic has caused a lot of stress and angst you are now staying home versus going out to work. You’re staying home instead of going to school. You are now confined with family members 24 seven which is something that you haven’t had to do in the past. I know some people are binge watching Netflix, binge eating, binge drinking or binge drugging. You name it, they’re binging because they’re bored, they don’t feel good, they’re depressed. Have I mentioned any that are applicable to you? Alright, so your world got flipped upside down with the Covid- 19;  Now what? You might be saying; I used to exercise and I was doing it consistently. How did it make you feel?You probably felt great. You had more energy because  the body creates eendorphins. : When you work out, your body makes endorphins and they make you feel good. So exercise really is very healthy for you physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. So how do you get yourself back on track?&  If you’ve never been on the exercise track, this really correlates with an episode I did a while ago, “Setting the right goals”. You want to set yourself up for success. So in the midst of this while you’re still staying at home, what can you do?   Well, let’s back up just a minute and ask a few important questions for clarification. For what purpose do you want to exercise?  What does it mean to you?  Are you healthier, more fit, and have more energy?  Are you happier?   And if you’re not exercising, how is that making you feel?  If you continue to not exercise, what’s likely to happen? you continue to binge watch Netflex?  Will you be depressed?  Will you gain three clothes sizes? I want you to really identify the things that are going to happen to you if you continue to not exercise.  There are so many different ways that we can exercise. We can do your typical, go to the gym, do cardio and do weights. But you know what, I don’t know about you, I never really enjoyed exercising. Yes, I know. I did say I was a fitness instructor, but there’s a funny story behind that. You see all my life, all my teenage years and as a young adult, I never exercised. I didn’t really like it bothered me. The fact that I was in a really bad car wreck, had three kids back to back, all within 5 years, probably did help me in terms of liking exercise. You know, I was just kind of a train wreck. One day I went to a women’s gym and because I had been all kinds of medication I just was feeling really, really bad in my early twenties. The woman owner of the gym started me on the bicycle. And do you know, I was so winded, all I could do was like 10 minutes at a time. That 10 minutes built to15, and 15 built to 30 and before you knew it, I was getting bored with the bicycle. So she says, okay, we’ll alternate between the bicycle and the treadmill. Same thing with the treadmill. Well in the beginning it did not feel good. It was really hard. So I had to alternate and before you know it, I started getting a little bored and wanted to add something else because my bodywas hitting a plateau. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, I guarantee you’ve hit a plateau. So from there she says to me, you need to add aerobics. You know, do some low impact and high impact. I looked at her and said, “There ain’t no way. I do not like that. I do not want to do that. That is not me”. And she said to me, “If you want to move forward and you want to make progress, you need to add this in”. Well, I wanted to make progress, I wanted to get healthier and in better shape than what I currently was or had been, so I did. I started out in the back of the room. Next, I moved up to the middle of the room, then the next thing I know, I’m in the front of the room and all this took place in aproximately a year and a half. Next thing I knew, my youngest child’s getting ready for kindergarten and they had a help wanted sign. So I thought to myself, Hmm, I wonder if I could do this, if I could teach aerobics, teach weights and get paid. So I thought this is a win – win for me. And sure enough, that was the greatest, or one of the greatest, things I ever did for myself. I became a fitness instructor and got certified and taught class for five years. But the funny thing is the first three months, I worked so hard at such a different level, I managed to stress fracture my femur bone. That’s a whole other story. The point is, you know, no matter where you’re at, starting something new is a process. It can be painful, it might not be fun, but you have to ask yourself, is it worth it? What will it cost me if i don’t do this?  Well, for me, the answer was a lot.  I was on so much medication, my body was in such poor condition after the car wreck and then having three kids.  I was only in my twenties and I needed to get a better body. I did not want to go through my thirties forties and into my seventies and eighties still having so much pain, being out of shape and winded. So, getting back to you, for what purpose do you want to exercise more consistently?   Here are a few things I have discovered about exercise and being consistent; consider how you perceive exercise. Is it fun for you, Because if it’s fun, you’re more likely to do it, right?  If it’s not fun, you’re going to say things like, I don’t want to do it, I don’t have time, I ran out of time … You’re going to come up with every excuse in the book to not do it. So let’s look at different ways that you can exercise. For example, ladies,  maybe you’ve had several children or you had some C-sections like I did. You don’t have a lot of muscle tone, but you know the core muscles are very important, which they are. The abdominal muscles and the back muscles are key for being able to hold ourselves up. What if, what if you did something as simple as this: every morning, before your feet hit the ground, you do leg lifts. AS you are lying there in bed, if you have the strong muscles, do double leg lifts, if you have weak muscles, try one leg at a time.  This will work, the quads, the hamstrings, where at the abs. And, what if you were to do this for 10-20 repetitions on Monday?  Pretty easy, right? Give yourself a win. This part is so important. Getting yourself back on track, especially if you’ve never done exercise or if you’re so far gone that you forgot how to exercise or perhaps you’ve put on the Covid- 19 (kind of like the freshman 15) so working one step at a time. Be careful. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Don’t say, all right, starting tomorrow, I’m going to work out 30 minutes, three times a week. Especially if you haven’t done it at all for the last three months, tomorrow would be a great idea to just get started and give yourself a win. Then, the next day, Tuesday, you can do it again because you did it yesterday. Acknowledge yourself for the little baby steps that you do, and before you know it, you’ll be able to move five minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes. Now, if you’ve been an avid exerciser and you’ve worked out five days a week for an hour and a half, you’re doing a triathlon, but you’ve just gotten a little off task. This will be so much easier for you Allow yourself to say, “you know what, the past is the past. I’m in control. I’m going to do what I want to do and need to do today. Today’s the first of the rest of my life”. So for all you athletes out there, just go do something, get into action, and then do it again tomorrow. Your task is going to be so much easier than the ones who have never exercised or been consistent. So speaking of consistency, we talked about getting into action, giving yourself a reward. Now let’s talk about scheduling. Scheduling is really, really important. ...

As human beings, each and every day we are in an emotional state of being. On this episode, Rhonda walks you through a typical emotional cycle and how it applies to every aspect of your life. Get a better understanding of why you get excited when you begin a new project or idea , why you quit and how to recommit.

In this episode, I just cant help but share my funny, interrupted day with you. Even 30 years later, any given day can be an adventure. My day may go as planned or it can go awry and take me off track for hours. The key to having a satisfying and productive day is knowing how to be agile. There is a difference in how my day turns out now, compared to how it used to turn out years ago. If and when you find yourself dealing with uncertainty and stress it’s important to be aware of how your body is responding. It can cause your body to slowly, but surely break down. in a previous episode, Journey of a traveling Gypsy, Lillian shares her amazing story about the debilitating side effects of stress. Listen and find out how she not only overcame her physical challenges but how she now lives a fun filled life that she loves. A simple technique to help you manage in the moment chaos or stress is to : Stop Breathe in slowly, hold and exhale slowly ( specifically, in for 6, hold for 3, out for 8) Ask yourself is it really that bad? Did I have (Do I have) control of this situation If yes – take control If no – say this our loud: It is what it is” Let us know what you would like to hear. What causes stress in your life? We want to be able to deliver content to help you Love your life, not just live your life. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes or interviews .

Lisa Erickson is an energy worker specializing in women's energetics and trauma healing and author of Chakra Empowerment For Women. She helps women maximize and balance their energy during key life transits such as pregnancy post-partum, perimenopause and menopause including balancing the mother-child energy line . You can connect with Lisa at www.ChakraEmpowermentforWomen.com and MommyMystic.com Rhonda and Lisa have a candid conversation about chakras, empowerment and women.

In this episode, we will talk about how to set the right goals for you so that you can live a Fit and Fabulous lifestyle. Simply stated, a goal is merely a desire that you have that is made with clarity and precision and attached to a deadline. In order to feel like you're, genuinely moving forward and making sufficient progress in your life, it's crucial that each goal you commit to pursuing play a part in driving you in a forward direction Visualizing a goal is more important than having all the answers about how it's going to actualize. Take for example, the first stage in the construction of a house is the creation of a set of plans that shows end vision of what the house will eventually look like. Without this set of plans, it will be impossible for those involved in building the house to know what the end product should look like. If you don't have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish in life, you could end up spending years, going around in circles, committing to things that you don't care about, and frustrated with the world in general. People who aren't actively working towards a goal or a vision in life will often experience life as being meaningless and directionless. A meaningful vision for your future can be as simple as making a difference in the life of one other person, or, it could be impacting the world on an enormous geographical scale - and everything in-between! Goal setting allows you to take control of your life's direction and also provides you with a benchmark that can be used to determine whether you're making progress towards these goals, or whether you're not. There is a simple five step process to help you go beyond setting the goal and achieving it. Understanding these steps will allow you to set realistic goals that you can confidently accomplish. Download your check list here

Happy New Year! 'Tis the time of year to set your goals and resolutions.  The question is, will you be able to achieve your goals this time? Did you know that 80% of the population who set a New Year goal or resolution will actuall fail within the first 6-8 weeks? In this week's episode, Rhonda talks turkey about goal setting and how to set yourself up for success rather than failure. Take baby steps, to achieve your goals whether they be for better health, financial security, a new business, quality relationships, etc.   

What an appropriate title for this episode, airing only a week before Christmas. The holiday season can be very stressful for many people. How many of the following stressors are you (or did you) deal with over the holidays; Family commitments, school obligation, shopping for the perfect gift, spending over budget, arguments, traveling, cooking, animals, etc. In this episode, I share with you the audio from a recent master class I taught to a group of Mompreneurs. The title is "5 Simple Shifts to Help You Love Your Life", where I share with you ,what you need to be the winner of your own race. Your 1st shift is Awareness. Are you aware of where you are, here in the present, now, aka - reality? Are you aware of who you are being, how you are behaving? Are you aware of the multiple areas in your life that impact the way you life your life? Before you can begin to make changes, you need to figure out what is working and not working. You need to be aware of all the elements that come into play when designing your life. Elements such as: Health & Fitness Money & Finance Business & Career Recreation & Play Service & Contribution Personal Development Relationships Environment 2nd shift: "Integrate Integrity" The degree of which you integrate the standard of high integrity, will determine the quality of your business life as well as you personal life. How do you want to be remembered? Would you like for those you leave behind to remember you as someone who reminded them of Mother Theresa or Ghandi or someone more like Ebenezer Scrooge (before the spirits made a visit on Christmas Eve) 3rd Shift : Make a Decision Did you know that most people don't get what they want because they don't know what they want? And even those who think they know what they want, never really get what they want. Things like procrastination and fear keep you from taking a chance on yourself and living a life you deserve. In this episode, you'll learn what exactly is responsible for you being afraid. Your Secret Weapon: Responsibility Do you or someone you know, tend to blame, complain or justify about anything and everything in life? Do you tell a sad story to anyone who will listen? If you do, be careful. Why? Because every time you blame, complain or justify : You give away your personal power You become the victim You become a living, breathing crap magnet. Tune into this weeks episode to find out why this is so bad for you. Your final shift is "M&M" . This is short for Mastery with a Mentor. A mentor will provide new ideas and accountability to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. A mentor will keep you accountable and help you master your time and emotions. Be sure to listen to the full episode. You'll hear more details about the simple, yet powerful shifts that will hep you redefine your work - life balance and live the life you love! Just in case you don't have time (right now) to listen, I'll give the the gift here: If you enjoyed this weeks episode, be sure to share with 3 more. If you didn't like this episode, that's okay too.

Today's episode features special guest, Michelle Dionne Thompson. If you are a woman in a high profile career or a woman who secretly doubts your own ability, even though you have a successful career, you don't want to miss this interview. Michelle talks about beginning her career as a lawyer, and the multitude of pitfalls and stressors she experienced. Her desire of becoming a mother and being able to raise a child in a stable environment made her realize the lifestyle she was currently living would not be conducive to that dream. Listen closely as Michelle describes the new "per-specticles" (perspective) she discovered for designing and living the life she loves. Michelle is now a transformational coach for other mompreneurs in the field of law. Near the end of our interview, Michelle uncovers one secret that when applied, her business moves in a forward direction. (apx min 18) About Michelle Dionne Thompson – Michelle Dionne Thompson is the founder of Michelle Dionne Thompson Coaching and Consulting Services. Founded in 2016, her company supports women in law and academia build sustainable work habits for long-term professional success. Michelle earned her doctorate in History from New York University in 2012. Her professional career started as a lawyer. You can learn more about Michelle at http://michelledionnethompson.com Michelle has a gift for you, just for listening.. https://michelledionnethompson.com//podcast-listeners This is the interview I referred to about taking baby steps

Intro to Leadership

I do my best at organizing my thoughts but to be perfectly honest, I find it a bit challenging.  Maybe it’s because my mind is going 90 to nothing because I want more than anything to provide you with enough information that allows you to have a new perspective about who you are and the life you are living.  When you gain a new perspective, you are empowered to make new choices. And when you make new choices, you can change your life. Now that we are in the beginning of a new year, most of us are making resolutions or setting goals.  Goals that will hopefully improve our health, relationships, finances or something else.  For the next few weeks, I want to focus on personal health and fitness including  physical, mental and emotional wellness.  During the month of January, much of the population will set health and fitness goals and many will buy a membership to the local gym.  It usually comes with the declaration  of “I’m going to get in shape this year”. I spoke with someone just the other day who did just that.  She bought a membership for herself and her mother.  The intention was to get to the gym at least twice a week.  During this conversation, she  admitted,  that over the first 10 days of the year, she only made it to the gym once.  What about you?  Did you make a fitness goal?  Did you buy a gym membership?  If you did, how many times a week do you think you need to go to the gym to get in shape?  What ever you answered, this is what you believe to be true.  You are setting your expectations to get a specific result.  I’m going to guess, you don’t want to be disappointed.  You don’t want to find yourself three or six months from now exactly where you are today.  The goal is to make a positive change or improve on the current situation.  Disappointment could happen for a few reasons:   When you set your goal you were not realistic.  I don’t mean realistic about the end result but rather realistic about you. Setting goals and expectations that you most likely wont do because it’s a drastic change from the norm.  Here is an example.  I used to live in the Northeast.  The winters are generally long, cold and not a lot of daylight.  I don’t enjoy being outside especially in the evening when it’s cold and dark.  Now, if I were to declare “I’m going to get in shape this year” and buy a membership to the local gym, I’m setting myself up for failure because the likelihood of me going anywhere I don’t have to when it’s cold is slim and none.   Did you catch what I said… if I don’t have to.  For most of us, getting is shape is a want to, not a have to.       2.  Another way you might let yourself down is being unaware of this silent but deadly habit  “Not doing what you said you would do”.   This falls under the accountability principle. I talk more about that in my DREAM system found in my book Here are some tips to help you set yourself up for success this year. Take baby steps.  Don’t put too much pressure or expectations on yourself in the beginning. When you set a goal, be clear on your why.  In other words, ask yourself “For what purpose am I setting this goal?  What outcome or result do I want?”.   The purpose could be having more energy to play with the kids or grandkids.  Looking and feeling sexy for a beach vacation.  You want to look good and feel proud at your 20 year reunion.  You are tired of being on medication that makes you feel like crap.  What ever the reason, get crystal clear. Don’t make drastic changes.  Ask yourself,  “What could I do differently in the beginning of the year to set myself up for success?” You might consider doing something simple from home.  Did you know that in just 5 minutes a day you can strengthen the core muscles ( abdominals), quads, inner thighs, buttocks and arms.

A year in review: happy, sad, challenging, exciting, rewarding ...

Ilene Meckley is a nationally known author and trainer and a mother of six and grandmother of seven. Ilene worked for a direct sales company for 13 years. During those 13 years, she personally recruited over 650 people. Having the desire to help others become successful, she began teaching seminars to consultants from other direct sales companies. Ilene has taught thousands of people representing hundreds of companies the language that has enabled them to maximize their skills, resulting in successful businesses. As a mother of six, grandmother of seven she also shares her valuable tips concerning how to work your business alongside your family and other activities successfully. The results achieved by those who have attended her seminars have been extraordinary. Ilene Meckley, Language Coach, and Attitude Trainer, provides the tools necessary to navigate through the bumps and roadblocks you face when building a business or overcoming any of life's challenges and help to get you cruising down the highway of success. Thirteen years ago, Ilene Meckley was traveling home from a seminar when an 18-wheeler hit her head on. This accident resulted in her spending 5 1/2 months recovering in the hospital. Ilene Meckley broke virtually every bone in her body and nearly had her foot amputated. She underwent eight major surgeries and countless physical therapy sessions including having to learn how to walk once again. Even in her most challenging days in the hospital, she never let a severed foot or broken bones shatter her dreams. Ilene was forced to halt her passion for traveling and could no longer give her motivational speeches across the country. It was at this moment Ilene's journey could have taken two different roads. She could have let this accident divert her from her passions. Fortunately, Ilene chose a different road, a path of recovery, motivated by her desire to get back to her love of helping others to be successful. In this episode, Ilene and Rhonda discuss: The difference between being a hard worker vs being a heart worker How to work your business alongside your family and responsibilities  How Ilene began with direct sales Language to use which supports and encourages children to cooperate while mom works a business from home Ilene explains what it means to  D.E.S.E.R.V.E. Contact Ilene here: on FB  @ https://www.facebook.com/imeckley  or http://www.ilenemeckley.com

Rachel Best is a transformational coach helping people gain control their health.  She herself lost over 100 pounds.  Rachel knows what it is like to carry and hold on to emotional baggage that can weigh you down and prevent you from living the life you deserve. She offers hope and inspiration to those who seek a healthy solution for a better body, mindset and even financial gain. She and her husband are raising 5 children ranging in age from 20 - 2 years old in their home town of Elida, Ohio.  In this episode, Rachel Best talks about the challenge of transitioning from full time work outside the home to a work from home mommy with many children in the home.  Realizing that unlike a brain surgeon who may need to be on call 24/7, transformation health coaches don't have any life threatening emergencies and she is slowly but surely learning the art of unplugging. Schedule a consultation with Rachel   Contact Rachel at [email protected] or https://www.rachelbest1.tsfl.com

If you are a "work-a-holic", full time planner, or perfectionist listen up.  In this episode, Rhonda interviews Lillian Sanpere who calls herself the traveling gypsy who is on a journey from her head to her heart.  Lillian talks about her  journey from a teenager who did not like nor take care of her body, to a certified fitness trainer, body builder and fire fighter.  Although she worked 60-100 hours per week, she did take time off to do fun activities.  So why did life drastically change?  From physically fit to near adrenal failure in just 6 weeks. One day, Lillian had an epiphany.  What she believed to be a balanced life was actually not at all. Lillian talks about her physical health crashing the inability to work made her feel depressed, and even demoralized. Lillian was learning painful life lessons and learning how to let go.  She realized she had to let go of planning, organizing and being in control of everything.  Letting go of doing more, having more, etc. Lillian is now pain free.  She is a traveling gypsy, on a journey from her head to her heart.  She is experiencing the world and is free to live her life without guilt or regret.  Follow Lillian on FaceBook and you too can live vicariously through her adventures, learn new lessons, be inspired and enjoy breath taking views of the world. https://www.facebook.com/lillian.sanpere  

Self-care is a learning process. Learning how not to feel guilty and set boundaries

In this episode, Rhonda interviews the owner, Elena Rahrig, of Transform International.  Elena shares her views of what it takes to build your own empire as well as some of the lessons she has learned along the way. Are you attempting to create a “Me Too” Me Better” or “Me Only” business? Connect with Elena at http://transformmastermind.com  or email at [email protected]

This is a heartfelt interview charged with energy and emotion. Emily shares her passion for helping women connect with their inner self, call in their soul mate and lean how to self love.  Emily Pereira (Per-era) is an international retreat leader, certified yoga teacher, writing mentor and life coach specializing in helping women magnetize love into their lives.  She is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Beginner.  Emily lives in Santa Teresa, Coast Rica with her partner Manex and their baby girl Saïa Moon and they are building  the Spirit Nature Retreat and Wellness center.  

Ebony Rose is a warm and inspiring guest.  She is an appreciative mother of two beautiful children.  Ebony shares an inside look on what it's like growing up with anxiety and how she learned to overcome.  I especially appreciate her views about following your heart and passion.  If you have every felt like you are on a cross road in life, you will enjoy this interview with Ebony Rose.  Connect with Ebony here.  Stay connected with Rhonda here

Ebony Rose is a warm and inspiring guest.  She is an appreciative mother of two beautiful children.  Ebony shares an inside look on what it's like growing up with anxiety and how she learned to overcome.  I especially appreciate her views about followi...

If you are you an entrepreneur who is challenged with a chronic health condition such as an auto immune illness then  you will really enjoy this great interview with Krysta Gerheim.  She helps entrepreneurs break though mind blocks using strategic methods and turns them into a story telling marketing technique. Krysta shares an inspiring story of how she overcame limiting beliefs that were brought on by dealing with a chronic health condition.  She found herself living in fear and from this place found a way to create systems to support her new business.  Connect with Krysta here:  https://www.facebook.com/krysta.gerheim or in her FB group - The Motivated Entrepreneur. Schedule your breakthrough session with Rhonda http://bit.ly/2Bp4FqR  

If you are you an entrepreneur who is challenged with a chronic health condition such as an auto immune illness then  you will really enjoy this great interview with Krysta Gerheim.  She helps entrepreneurs break though mind blocks using strategic meth...

Enjoy a fun interview with Allison Hardy.  Allison is a business strategist for Mompreneurs. She helps women raise their business through introducing automation, story telling through authentic social media and leveraging the power of Facebook Live in ...

Enjoy a fun interview with Allison Hardy.  Allison is a business strategist for Mompreneurs. She helps women raise their business through introducing automation, story telling through authentic social media and leveraging the power of Facebook Live in ...

Are you excited about your goals for the year or are you feeling defeated?  In this episode, Rhonda puts a new twist on new year resolutions.  Why do people fail to keep their new year resolutions? Could it be your awareness,

Are you excited about your goals for the year or are you feeling defeated?  In this episode, Rhonda puts a new twist on new year resolutions.  Why do people fail to keep their new year resolutions? Could it be your awareness,

Today's episode is a fun conversation with Holly Porter of Image Designs discussing in depth concepts of successful goal setting as well as potential road blocks.  If you have set your 2018 goals for health, finances, fitness or relationships,

Today's episode is a fun conversation with Holly Porter of Image Designs discussing in depth concepts of successful goal setting as well as potential road blocks.  If you have set your 2018 goals for health, finances, fitness or relationships,

Happy New Year.  In this episode, Rhonda talks about goals, resolutions and motivation. What they are and where to begin.  Connect with Rhonda in her FB group, Million Dollar Mompreneurs.  Looking for her new book?  Grab a copy here: www.

Happy New Year.  In this episode, Rhonda talks about goals, resolutions and motivation. What they are and where to begin.  Connect with Rhonda in her FB group, Million Dollar Mompreneurs.  Looking for her new book?  Grab a copy here: www.lifedirectionswithrhonda.com.

Just by using a composition book, you can manifest your dreams. Keep a list of things you are grateful for, things your are happy and proud of and write out what you dream to be, do and have in your life.

Just by using a composition book, you can manifest your dreams. Keep a list of things you are grateful for, things your are happy and proud of and write out what you dream to be, do and have in your life.

A great interview with Kim Guillory. Listen as she shares an inspiring story of taking control of her life and designing the life of her dreams. Having lived much of her life with self doubt and needing approval of others,

A great interview with Kim Guillory. Listen as she shares an inspiring story of taking control of her life and designing the life of her dreams. Having lived much of her life with self doubt and needing approval of others,

Rhonda is a Certified Transformational Coach helping women find personal empowerment through enlightenment.  In this episode, Rhonda shares insight about the Law of Attraction and how gratitude plays an intricate part of manifestation.

Rhonda is a Certified Transformational Coach helping women find personal empowerment through enlightenment.  In this episode, Rhonda shares insight about the Law of Attraction and how gratitude plays an intricate part of manifestation.

In this episode, Rhonda and her guest, Holly Porter share another set of great tips so that you can have a happy and memorable holiday this year.  Do you have tips to share?  Post them in the comments.  Happy Holidays !  To connect with Rhonda,

In this episode, Rhonda and her guest, Holly Porter share another set of great tips so that you can have a happy and memorable holiday this year.  Do you have tips to share?  Post them in the comments.  Happy Holidays !  To connect with Rhonda,

Today's episode starts out a little silly. Rhonda and her guest, Holly Porter have a fun and engaging  conversation about handling holiday stress.  Hear stories and get great tips for staying calm and collected during the holiday season.

Today's episode starts out a little silly. Rhonda and her guest, Holly Porter have a fun and engaging  conversation about handling holiday stress.  Hear stories and get great tips for staying calm and collected during the holiday season.