Time management is a popular subject among business entrepreneurs. We make it important for business success. But, it sometimes seems that the more we try to manage our time - to get everything done, the less we enjoy our lives.What’s ironic is that so many of us want to have our own business so that we can have more time freedom. And end up spending more hours each day working our business than our 9 to 5.We want to get as much done as possible. The thinking is that the more time we find to work, the more productive we’ll be. But Experts are finding that this idea is simply not true. In fact, working harder and spending more hours at work, may actually reduce your productivity. Productivity, creativity, and positivity can increase with energy, when you’re alert and well rested. The varying degrees of your energy level can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Sometimes you have to have the energy to complete a task or activity and other times you seem to have the most energy when you’re trying to relax. If you can learn how to manage your energy levels effectively, you can move ahead rather than lag behind. Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn #lisahooks #businessmentor #lifecoach #purposebourn #reigninpurpose

How often do you give Yourself Credit for Your Accomplishments?As an online entrepreneur, patting yourself on the back is necessary. You have to keep yourself encouraged and acknowledging your accomplishments help with this. But sharing your successes with others is also beneficial. When you fulfill your dreams, you can inspire others that they can do the same. I’m sure that you have pessimistic people in your network. You can inspire them that great things can come out of their lives as well. People love to hear about personal triumphs. People need inspiration and answers. You have solutions, wisdom, and education that can literally change lives. But how will they know you are who they need if you aren't telling them?If you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur and influencer you have to put yourself in the spot light. You may be uncomfortable with the very idea. But, if you can’t toot your own horn, it’s going to be difficult for others to know what you’ve accomplished --especially in an online environment. And this includes professional and personal achievements, give yourself credit for all of it. And tell other's how they can experience the same.Gandhi once admonished people to, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” When you change for the better or have little or big successes that you’re proud of, let the world know. You could become an inspiration for others! Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

The average person generates 25,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day. Imagine if each of those thoughts were negative. What effect do you think this would have on your life? What if those 50,000 thoughts were positive? Our mindset matters. Our attitude matters.Cultivate A Positive Outlook discuss five ways positive thinking is connected to success, and how to rid yourself of negative thoughts, and cultivate a positive attitude.Success is more than positive thinking. It requires positive action as well. While positive thinking builds the foundation of success, you have to follow up by taking positive actions. If there is one thing that I’ve learned about dreams is that a dream is still just a dream - and it will remain that way - until I set things in motion with some action. So when I have a dream that I want to see come to fruition, I create an action plan to guide me to manifestation.A positive attitude is one of the stepping-stones to success. Everyone has a negative thought occasionally and you may be able to counteract it with a positive thought. In life, there is a time and place for both negative and positive thoughts. However, when negativity becomes a habit or begins to have adverse effects on you, it's time to make an attitude change and cultivate a positive mindset. Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

Doubts can run wild in your mind, making you question your abilities about anything new or different. You have to be aware of your thoughts and how you’re reacting at all times to weed them out before they grow and take over your creativity and destroy your goals. All of us deal with self-doubt at some point in our lives. If you let it get the best of you by feeding in to it and actually believing the lies you’re telling yourself, it can destroy even the best of intentions for success. The fallout from self-doubt can be devastating and render you incapable of continuing to make rational business decisions. It can consume you and steal your focus on what’s important. Don’t let the rantings of self-doubt slow you down and render you helpless to realize your dreams of success. It may take several tries before you can mute the self-doubt grimlin, but you can do it. Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

Holding onto past conflict and pain is a kind of self-inflicted torture that can cause serious health risks as well as emotional scarring. The truth is, when you cling to the past, you're internally changing your present. If you’re not careful, your whole outlook on life will be viewed through your pain.Everyone has things from their past they aren't proud of. Perhaps you keep thinking about a situation and wonder how things might have been different. The reality is, wishing things were different isn't doing you any good!Have you ever been hurt so badly that you thought you'd never fully recover? Perhaps you're still holding onto that grief. If you are, then it's time to learn how to let go of past pain. You deserve to let it go and learn how to move forward with your life. You can learn to let go of the conflict in your life.Conflict is never an easy thing to deal with, but old, deeply rooted conflicts can really affect your body, mind and spirit. When you allow a past conflict to stew and become a defining part of a relationship, it can be challenging to move forward, but it's not impossible. Its’ time to stop letting past conflict hold you back.It’s time to release your concerns and focus on the present. Today is what matters and you can use today to make better days ahead by releasing your past pain and conflict.Have you subscribed to the Reign In Purpose podcast? Please subscribe and share with friends and family. Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

I have met countless men and women who want to pursue their dreams and live successful lives, but they just can't get there. And one reason for this is limiting beliefs.When having discussions about goals, dreams, and success, instead of excitement and expectation, I hear negative statements about their inabilities. And then there are some people who genuinely believe that they have nothing to offer; that they have no purpose, or gifts and talents.Have you experienced this?You know you’re called for more. You have goals, dreams, and desires for your life, but there is a feeling of inadequacy. You know you have purpose but you seem to be doing everything but what you believe you were called to do.We all have something to offer. You have something that people need and want.I want to discuss Two obstacles to fulfilling our dreams and goals. And these are low self-esteem and low self-confidence. We often interchange the terms self-esteem and self-confidence when referring to how we feel about ourselves.  Although they’re very similar, they are two different concepts. Let’s examine them a bit, to understand their roles and what we need to do about them. Let's Connect:Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

When Covid-19 hit the US, I decided that I was going to deal with the news of the potential spread on my terms. This meant nipping fear and panic in the bud by acknowledging worst-case-scenarios.And so I did. I decided to spend 30 minutes a day for each of the issues that affect me during the pandemic. I listened to just enough news reports to get their version of the worst that could happen and I wrote down how the corona virus could effect me, my family, and the country.I went through worst-case scenarios and "what if's" and allowed myself to experience the emotions and I listened to the negative talk. I made a decision about each concern, used my calming techniques and moved forward with my life.We're all in this together, but we can choose how approach and live through these uncertain times. Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

The Covid-19 Pandemic has created and stirred fear and fearful situations across the world. But we can't let fear overtake us.Fear is a survival mechanism. It’s a mechanism that God created to work in our bodies to keep us safe. It helps us escape danger. We go into fight, flight, or freeze mode when we are in danger or threatening conditions.Fear is normal. The capacity to be afraid is a part of normal brain function. The problem with fear, is that fear response symptoms can be activated even in the absence of a fearful stimulus. Fear is a distressing emotional response to a real or imagined threat.How much of your fear is real, imagined, and taught?Most of our fear, is our creation. Our feelings come from our thinking; our thoughts cause emotions. Our thoughts and emotions can create physical stimulus. When you choose to worry, when you choose to ruminate, when you choose to what if you choose to have thoughts that create fear. And then you choose to make decision and take or not take action based on those fearful thoughts.If we want to get a handle on our fears, we have to investigate them A practice that I do with my clients is to have them identify their fears, all of them.  During our session I have them write out their fears and then we unpack each one.I recommend that you do this for yourself. Knowing what your fears are can help you step out of your comfort zone of inaction, You can confront your fears and do the least scariest and work your way to the most frightening. Exposure Therapy is optimal for this. As you move to the most frightening you can seek professional help.  Isn’t it time to kick down the barriers that are holding you back? Isn't it time to have the quality of life that you desire? Isn't it time to get a handle on your fear?Yes, it is! Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

Imposter syndrome is when you worry that others will find out you’re a fraud, an impostor, who’s not intelligent, competent, talented, or interesting enough. You’re convinced that you’re unworthy of your accomplishment, position, or accolade. You feel like a fake and will be found out.Here are some thoughts of a person who believes he or she is an imposter:Who am I to be doing this?What will people think?I don’t belong here.I don’t deserve this promotion. What are they going to say?They’re going to find out that I’m really not who they think I am.How can Imposter syndrome affect you?-Doubt the validity of your achievements-You have chronic self-doubt -You fear failure-You push yourself too hard-You need to be in control-You talk yourself out of celebrating accomplishment-You don’t like to ask for helpIn preparing for this episode, I found a good article by Melody Wilding. The imposter syndrome has now been categorized into 5 sub types by Dr. Valerie Young. Dr. Young wrote a book called: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer From the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of it.1. The Perfectionist2. The Super Woman/Man3. The Natural Genius4. The Soloist5. The ExpertThe Five Types of Imposter Syndrome And How To Beat Them: https://www.fastcompany.com/40421352/the-five-types-of-impostor-syndrome-and-how-to-beat-them Let's Connect:Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn

Since this Covid-19 crisis I have had many conversations with people who are questioning their jobs and careers. Some are working from home and loving it, not wanting to go back into the work place. And some are laid off and questioning if they want to go back. They need the money of course but the time away has caused some self-reflection.We all want a job, career, or business that's a good fit. One to look forward to going to each day and we can grow and thrive in. A job or career where we can use our gifts, talents, creativity, and skills. One where we are respected and valued, one that we are passionate about with good pay and benefits.Many people have chosen their job or career out of financial need, desperation, or out of convenience. And we all get it, there are bills to pay, mouths to feed, student loans to repay. I've had several of these jobs. I went to work, performed my duties, went home and every two weeks got a paycheck – rinse and repeat. Right.If your'e not in a job or career that blesses you, don't give up! You can do what you love, and love what you do. You have options, you can choose a new career or create fulfillment where you are.Let's Connect:Contact Lisa at: [email protected] Bourn Coaching:https://www.purposebourn.com/Blog: https://www.purposebourn.com/blog-1 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hooks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHooksLif...Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposebourn