Archive for October, 2007
Let me ask you a question…
Do you ever find it hard to take a break? Or feel guilty about making time for fun?
You know, the kind of fun that has no productive “benefit” or is not a means to get somewhere else?
Last week, I started feeling cranky and took that as a sign to step away from the computer, get outside and do something creative.
And while I admit feeling the initial pangs of guilt for doing something frivolous during “work hours”, I quickly got over it! Here’s some of the fruit of my 2 hour escapade to the Green Market here in NYC. I was itching for some killer fall inspired window boxes and they turned out even better than I expected.
(The sweeteest part is that I’ve been watching photographers walk past our home and snap pictures day and night!!!)
So how does this relate to your life?
Do you ever wonder if you’re doing your life right?
(Or running your business right?)
(Or running your relationship right?)
Have you ever scratched your head in self-doubt wondering if you should take a different path? Or second-guess your choices? Regret actions taken or words spoken? If you answered yes, you’re not alone.
In fact, to doubt oneself is to be human.
But what if self-doubt was completely unnecessary “thought habit” like worry or stress? What if you are doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing in any given moment of now?
What if your universe is taking care of you, but you just can’t see the whole picture yet?
Let me explain…
Don’t you just love seeing other people win? (If not, this may not be the best blog for you!) I heard so much amazing feedback from how much you guys LOVED reading other women’s stories last week. And funny enough, a few more came in that I feel compelled to share.
Here’s why I love seeing other people win. None of us are special (and paradoxically, we all are). Each of us is fully capable of living a magnificient life. We are sooo much more capabable then we give ourselves credit for.
And seeing other women quit settling for mediocrity and start kicking ass in life makes me smile.
It also inspires me beyond belief. I’m comitted to excellence and sharing everything I can to support others to have the same.
So without further adue, learn about Michelle who used one of my DVDs to lose over 30 lbs, Linda who is seeing magic in every area of her life, and Mara who has used MEMWY to help her find the relationship of her dreams.
Enjoy the inspiration and THANK YOU once again to all of you who send in your succes stories. Keepm’ coming!
Michelle’s Amazing Weight Loss Transformation
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
I would just like to take a moment to thank you for one of your workout dvds. About 6 months ago I started using The Wedding Workout DVD by Women’s Health. I am already married but this sounded like fun. I thought if it works for brides it will work for me. And how is the video going to know I am not getting married?
Anyways, I am 27 years old, 5′ 4″ and originally weighed 175 and was a size 14. I realized it was time when my size 12 pants were splitting at the seams. I was like OH NO WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MYSELF I AM ONLY 27 I LET MYSELF GET FAT!
A few weeks ago, we had the first official “Make Every Man Want You” Success Story Contest. Readers submitted their own personal accounts of how they used to wisdom in the book to catapult their relationships and lives to a whole new level. The winner will receive a complimentary on-on-one coaching hour with me.
And our winner is…(drumroll please)… Janmarie from Northern Idaho! Janmarie is an EMT worker who’s primary role is helping to save lives. We’re awarding Janmarie the coaching session so she can pass along the magic of personal transformation to all lives she touches every day.
Read on for Janmarie’s winning story along with seven “runner-up” inspirational success stories from women just like YOU who’re are getting amazing results from the book that’s changing lives around the world.
Thanks again to all of you who submitted your stories. We are truly grateful and moved by your participation!
Janmarie’s Winning Success Story
“..this is so powerful, it’s almost scary how things have progressed with us!”
“My name is Janet Petramala, my friends call me Janmarie 
I am an Emergency Medical Technician and possibly soon an emergency 911 dispatcher. (fingers crossed) I live in beautiful Northern Idaho about 300 miles from the Canadian border and I am totally a small town, redneck girl.
I ordered your “Make Every Man Want You,” book a few months ago and have since read it just about every night. When I first read it I was totally amazed at how quickly it changed my whole outlook on relationships and life in general. What possessed me to order your book was after another break up. I have never had any problem getting a man, and during the course of dating, we would have incredible fun. It always seemed that either when I got to serious or when he got to serious, the relationship would drizzle away to nothing, the fun stuff would end and a break up would occur. I finally had enough of it so I bought your book.
I discovered exactly what I was doing wrong, taking responsibility for it instead of blaming the men I dated and putting a stop to trying to control the man or the relationship. Ha! What a concept!
Anyway, I am in a new relationship, relaxed, not putting any undue pressure on him or myself. I am just being my irresistible self and allowing him to be the one taking the relationship to each new level. I am just along for the ride so to speak, or at least that is the way it may seem to the outside world but I know that my actions and the way I think about him and the relationship is really what is causing him to grow deeper in love with me. In fact this is so powerful it is almost scary how things have progressed between us. We are totally opposite but yet have the same views and ideas and goals. I am a fiery sign and he is an earth sign that seems to be working in our favor. He keeps me a little more grounded and I help him to “dream a little dream.”
Continue reading ‘The “Make Every Man Want You” Success Story Winner!’
Do you have a friend who’s always late? Or someone who constantly cancels on you but “promises” it will never happen again? Have you ever wondered what’s the best way to deal with these people? This week, I want to talk with you about how to handle “repetitive behavior” in your relationships. Here’s this week’s reader question:
“Hi Marie, thank you so much for all your words, advise and help. I’m trying to put it all into practice and there is one thing you talk about I’d like to explore further: ‘Clearing up things’ in relationship. You say once something happened we should leave it as if it never was the case. Now, what if the behavior is repetitive? Continue reading ‘How To Talk About “Repetitive Behavior” In Your Relationships’
Here’s a power “experiment” you can use right now that I guarantee will have a profound and positive impact on your relationships.
It has to do with a section in my book, Make Every Man Want You, that talks about how your judgments about men influence the way they behave around you.
(If you have my book and want a refresher…go to page 108. If you don’t have the book and want to start reading now, click here.)
Let me ask you a question…
Have you ever been in a check-out line, wishing it would go faster and thinking to yourself, “Gosh, this check out girl is REALLY slow. I wish she would get her act together and get moving!”
Or, during a conversation, you’re thinking, “Would he just get to the point already??? I don’t have all day!”
If you’ve ever experienced these type of “judgmental thoughts”, you’re not alone.
You see, what most of us don’t realize is that our “thoughts” impact the behavior of people around us.
Here’s what I mean…
Continue reading ‘How To Stop Pushing People Away With Your Thoughts’
