Funny, your face doesn't show it!

As I was gathering my thoughts about what I would write about today,I was also answering a number of texts and emails.For no particular reason, each and every email and text was filled with a positive message.I was adding smiley faces to texts and exclamation points at the end of emails,signing off with "have an awesome day!" or "have a great weekend!"
I wasn't sure what I would be writing about. I did know that it would be upbeat.
When I opened my daily email from my mentor Darren Hardy,it was as if he and I had planned out our thoughts for the day together.Smack dab in the middle of his note to me I found this sentence:

"Your attitude determines most of what you experience each day, what you put out and what you get back from others. "

I couldn't agree more!

I often wonder why I my message doesn't get out enough. I have flat out said to a friend "I'm a positive guy" and he responded "well then tell your face to show it!".

I get a little frustrated with myself over this. I know how I feel,I don't always show how I feel.

It was just a little over a year ago that I decided to start developing Live 2 XL. 13 months ago, it was a phrase, a name for a non- existent entity. Today, we have a logo,business cards ,letterhead and a blog site.I am writing a book,and I have  a second book in development stage.I have continued my education, garnering certificates in nutritional therapy,sports nutrition,and weight management.Soon I will finish up the follow up advanced weight loss course as well.

A year ago, I was writing how I had no idea what Live 2 XL was or what it would become.I just knew it was something I was determined to pursue. Today, that Journey continues.

Earlier in the week, I admit I was very frustrated. I wrote about how much I missed my coaching job. Compounding that frustration was that I saw other coaches working at their craft. The ugly despicable gremlin inside of me kept taunting me saying "you're a better coach than them.....how come you aren't coaching?".

(hey....it was the gremlin talking not me!)

I started reading an "international best selling" guide to a better life.

Once again the ugly gremlin tapped me on the shoulder and whispered in my ear "you're a better writer than this.....where's your book?".

(Okay he didn't whisper in my ear, he got right up in my face on that one!).

I texted back and forth with some colleagues in weight loss who are actually making money in their businesses.And yes that just left the gremlins rolling on the ground laughing at me, the guy who lost 180 pounds, owns a weight loss business and isn't earning a living from it.

Don't even get me started on how frustrated I was with Halloween. At least in Halloween, no one notices a gremlin (hey.....maybe a new genre for Halloween costumes?).

And then I woke up today, absolutely feeling good about myself.I am proud of what I have accomplished and grateful for all I have. And I am telling every one I come in contact with just how awesome life is.

How fortunate I am.

 How blessed I am.

How appreciative I am.

How thankful I am!

That's how I'm doing on this How Am I Doin' Friday!

Shabbat Shalom!