ACTION PLAN

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

POSTER BOARD
COLORED MARKERS/ COLORED PENCILS
CONSTRUCTION PAPER GLUE, STICKERS, GLITTER
PICTURES FROM MAGAZINES OR WEBSITES THAT MOTIVATE/INSPIRE YOU
PICTURES OF FRIENDS/ FAMILY MEMBERS THAT INSPIRE YOU
WORDS FROM MAGAZINES/ WEBSITES TO INSPIRE YOU
PHOTOS OF YOU WHEN YOU FELT AND LOOKED YOUR BEST

Divide the board into areas you would like to grow, change, or manifest “more.”

Allow yourself to dream BIG. This can be a very fun, creative, empowering dynamic process and hugely impactful.

Some areas to think about: ideal friendships, dream career, comforts of home, harmonic family, fitness goals (first 5K or triathlon), dream vacations, jewelry, write a check to you (how much do you want to make annually?).

This can be emotional, tangible or intangible. For example: What kind of car do you drive? Where do you want to live? How do you want to look? What would you like to do with your friends or family?

Find a quiet space and time to work on your board. Light candles, play music and let inspiration guide you.

Post your finished board somewhere where you can see it daily. 

[ CHALLENGE 2 ] CREATE A VISION BOARD

January is all about creation. For this challenge, you will be creating a life by designing a vision board or dream board. In my experience this is a huge tool for manifestation. We are only limited by what our brains can comprehend.

My vision boards have moved me for an abused single mother on welfare with three small children to an empowered independent, strong woman who owns her own successful corporation. It opened the window of my mind to the unlimited possibilities that exist and truly helped me to create a life I love and am passionate about. 

For more fun challenges through out the year ...  purchase [FIND YOUR MOJO] 52 Weeks to Transformation, Inspiration and Fitness today! by Lorri Ann Code founder of Mama Bootcamp Inc.

Crockpot Skinny Lemony Chicken Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed 
• olive oil or coconut oil spray 
• sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to your taste 
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced 
• 2 cups vegetable, or chicken broth 
• 3 fresh lemons, juice and zest 
• 3 Tbsps coconut aminos 
• 1 Tbsp gluten free flour, or potato starch 
• 1/4 cup raw honey 
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of your crockpot lightly. 
2. Add in chicken, garlic, sea salt, and 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth.
3. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Once nearing cooking time completion: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup broth, honey, coconut aminos, gluten free flour, lemon juice and zest. 

1. Pour this mixture into the crockpot, stir to coat. 
2. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on HIGH, or until the sauce thickens. 
3. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds and green onions just before serving. 
4. Serve with a side of cooked brown rice or quinoa, and broccoli.

Thank you cleanfoodcrush.com for the wonderful recipe. 

ACTION PLAN NO. 1 & 2

ACTION PLAN NO. 1

Start thinking what happened this year. Where did you thrive and where did you nose dive? Are you proud of how you are living? Where would you like to see change?

Pick a word or phrase for the next year and what you want for yourself, your relationships, and your career. Pick your word or phrase carefully and intentionally. Decide to make decisions around that word. This is an easy and fun activity, but not so easy to move through a whole year living up to your “word” or “phrase”:

ACTION PLAN NO. 2: YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO MAKE A VISION BOARD. THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW IT CAN LOOK; IT’S YOURS, SO MAKE IT REFLECT YOU! 

[ CHALLENGE 1 ] MANTRA TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE

[ CHALLENGE 1 ] MANTRA TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE

Every year, I pick a mantra, which is a phrase or word to represent the year and how I want to live it! I make business, personal, and life decisions around that word. Words in the past have been: fearless, believe, empowered, strength... and they definitely helped me be a better version of myself just by the power of the word.

One year my word was “faith” because I had lost all faith the previous year. I was totally on my knees after being betrayed by people who I thought were “family.” The rug was ripped out from beneath me. I was honestly not sure I could get up again.

I felt broken with my soul deeply bruised. I needed to learn to trust myself.

How did I end up down a dark alley with people who wanted to destroy me? I chose them. It was completely and utterly baffling to me. I honestly just wanted to give up. If this was the world, then it was too painful for me and I wanted out.

I came home from a particularly rough day and told my husband I was going to ask my business partner to let me out of my partnership. I didn’t know what I wanted to do (other than crawl in a dark hole and die.) Fortunately, my husband Les had faith in me when I did not. He said, “I know you. You will figure it out.”

Simple but powerful words I leaned on until I could believe it myself. That next year was about rebuilding my faith. I looked for the red flags in every decision I made. I listened to my inner voice that would warn me, nudging about situations, business decisions, and people I allowed in my inner circle. I learned I could trust myself.

I challenged my Mamas to do the same and pick a word or phrase to live by. One of my coaches, Lori picked “committed.” I love how she had chosen to use this word in her training for a triathlon. Running hill repeats one day, we were on our fifth hill and she shouted to me with a big smile on her face “I am committed” to finishing six hills today!” I loved hearing her enthusiasm, pride, and confidence proclaimed while pushing herself through to complete the hill! It was awesome! It is amazing what your one word can do. 

ACTION PLAN NO. 51

Last week we discussed how meditation could change your day. This week I want you to practice it again. here are some tools and steps to help you. 

Set up a time daily to meditate that will not be forgotten or ignored. The first thing in the morning is great. You want to establish this as new daily habit, so it needs to be a priority. Here is a simple meditation for beginners.

1. Sit or lie comfortably. Pick the same place daily so your body and brain knows when it goes to this place, you are preparing to meditate.

2. Close your eyes.

3. Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.

4. Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage and belly. Make no effort to control your breath; simply focus your attention. If your mind wanders, simply return your focus back to your breath. Maintain this meditation practice for 2–3 minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.