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TOOLS OF HOPE
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Tools of Hope ToolsLetter, #101 APRIL, 2009 |
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Welcome to the Tools of Hope ToolsLetter!
My goal is to provide you with quick, usable tools on a regular basis (monthly, to start) that will
1) Help you restore and renew your hope.
2) Help you regain your momentum.
3) Build your resilience to the big hits as
well as the daily stressors that pile up and
want to weigh you down.
Building you up -
Ana-Christina Wadle
Author, Tools of Hope
Workshop Trainer
Résumé Builder |
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Quote of the day |
I am still learning.
Michaelangelo |
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TOOL of the day |
 DO SOMETHING...
for someone else
So here's the deal. You're a little down.
Or a lot down. Things just keep going wrong and you can't seem to get out of your spiral.
Take some time to pull your thoughts away from you and your situation and circumstances. As you focus on someone else - a friend, a stranger, your child, a co-worker, you won't focus as much on your own issues. In fact, as you pay attention, as you pull out of your own world for a bit, you will notice a lessening of your own doubts, fears, depressed thoughts, pain.
I have two friends who have been going through chronic physical pain. They each say that they can deal with the pain so much better as they keep their minds occupied. They take the focus off of the PAIN and consciously place it on someONE or someTHING else.
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Go out of your way to help a loved one
with a chore that they have been "meaning to do"
and get it done for them.
Ask them what they would delegate
if they could. Figure out a way to help.
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Call someone and give them a heart-felt thank you
for something they did for you recently.
Or how about something someone did a long time ago for you
that you'll never forget? (Leaving a message is ok!)
>>>> TAKE THE TIME
to write someone a note,
email, or letter telling them
how they have impacted your life.>>>>
There are jump-start ideas in Tools of Hope.
But for every idea listed in the book,
there are unlimited others you can do to
DO SOMETHING... FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
It's really a matter of you making the choice to do it.
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What's your responsibility? |
What? Like what? My responsibility for what?
Like being a co-worker.
Like taking care of your clients.
Like your responsibility as a parent.
Like being a friend.
Like being a good family member.
The fact is that you have a responsibility
because you are being watched by others.
Especially in down times. It's important for you to make the choice of how you will carry your responsibility and leadership. Whether you think yourself a leader or not. It's not about the title. It's about your actions.
It's about who's watching you. It's about who you are leading. By example. Whether you realize it or not. You touch people around you, every day. In person, on the phone, out running your errands.
So how do you keep yourself "up?"
In this economy, with tight budgets and bad news looming large on a daily basis? With sleepless nights, worrying about taxes, your kids, your parents, finances or health issues keeping you down?
What choices do YOU make, daily, to hold your head high, keep it screwed on straight, and help others along the way?
The choices you are making each day are creating YOU. Who do you want to be?
The choices you make influence your attitude, your behavior at work, toward you family, and how you treat yourself.
What message are you sending to those around you? If it's not one that you would be proud of, or that you'd want to pass on, what are you going to do about it?
I know that times are tough right now. I know that it's hard to keep your head up. BUT even if you don't have control over all of those external things, you DO have control over your responses, your attitude, and how you treat others.
You DO have control over your choices, and they will be your legacy.
Use some simple ideas to help you make some different choices,
to build your legacy, and to change your future.
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| Next issue: Building Resilience.
Building Momentum |
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Using the tools you already have.
Getting yourself some new tools.
To build your Riˇ zilˇ yuhns
To build your Mohˇ menˇ tuhm.
...to restore your HOPE.
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| Books, Workshops, and Résumés |
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TOOLS OF HOPE BOOK
When a person has a down moment (or two!) how nice it is to pick up a little book, and know, that no matter what page you turn to, it will probably speak to your heart. Thanks to Ana-Christina Wadle.
Dr. Foster W. Cline, M.D.,
Co-Founder of Parenting with Love and Logic,
Golden, CO
Many thanks for your book. It will be a ray of hope for those lost in despair. Congratulations.
Jim Fay
Co-Founder of Parenting with Love and Logic,
Golden, CO
Tools of Hope was published in December, 2008.
It has spread across the U.S. and is being read from Alaska to Maryland, and from California to Florida - more than 450 copies, all word of mouth! Read the "Guestbook" and "Bragging Rights" comments on the website!
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| Workshops |
 Tools of Hope Workshops
Our team was so impressed with your professionalism and method of delivery. In fact, your insightful real life stories turned out to be the highlight of the training. You were able to speak to our team in a language familiar to them and to provide them with the tips and techniques with which most everyone needs to be reminded. Our team met shortly after the training and was energized and had an increased level of confidence in their ability to tackle every day stress!
M.H. - 19th Judicial District, Greeley, Colorado
I was present last night at your presentation. I want you to know what an impact you made on me!! I am 60 years old and have attended motivational speeches before; but never have I come away from one feeling so sure of what I needed to do to change my heart and my life.
K. L. - Aurora, Colorado
Tools of Hope Workshops provide an interactive, FUN, dynamic training session which will give your staff and/or clients ideas and motivation to make changes.
Changes that will increase effectiveness in the workplace, improve morale, and restore and renew hope both professionally and personally.
For pricing and scheduling, please contact Ana-Christina.
Office = 303.751.6813 |
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Building your new Résumé
You made me open my eyes and realize a lot about myself that
I was not truly aware of.
I know it will take time, but I am already starting to see
myself in a different way -- thank you!!
D.S., Fort Lupton, CO
Ana-Christina took my résumé and made it come alive, IT WAS ME ON PAPER!!! Since the economy has take a down turn you need to think about how you can stand out from the other résumés and... it does just that. I now have a more personal résumé than just what my skills are. I love my new résumé and can't wait to start using it.
A.S., Walton, NY
So.. Want a fresh start?
Interested in figuring out what you
REALLY WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?!!
I work with you to uncover your gifts and strengths. Then I use that information to powerfully describe who you are and what you bring to your next job / career.
For more information on the process that we will use to build your résumé, go to AncoraWorks website
For pricing and next steps, please contact Ana-Christina.
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