Success was My Only Option
My Diary to Success
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Chapter 1
What is Success?
A Wikipedia definition is: the achievement of something planned or attempted, impressive achievement, especially the attainment of fame, wealth or power, something that turns out well, as planned or intended, somebody successful, somebody who is wealthy, famous, or powerful because of a record of achievement.
Are you a success in your own eyes? Success is personal. We do not get do-over’s in life. Wouldn’t it be great to feel the empowerment of success according to you? You build on your successes in life to gain confidence and self esteem. It starts on the first day of your life and continues from there. Your parents see you on day one and make all of those pleasant smiles and noises at you and you feel good inside. That is the beginning. A few weeks later you roll over and your parents begin to applaud you. Sitting up is earth shattering. The video cameras are in full bloom for your first steps. Next comes words, then sentences and then the fun begins.
How your life journey culminates is a combination of so many factors. As a child there are so many things you cannot control, the rest of the journey from this day forward is in your hands. What do you want? What kinds of successes are meaningful to you? Only you can design the plan for your future achievements. I started this book one day in November 2008 when life presented me with some choices.
On a Monday in late November I was told that I would not be needed at my job January first. I am the breadwinner and the insurance holder for me, my husband and my two sons both in college. I was blindsided by my supervisor’s news. I had a strange reaction to that news. There was no time to feel sad, mad or freaked out as I had relatively large expenses and little time to figure out where the money was going to come from. I knew one thing and that was that even though this was occurring in difficult economic times, I had to thrive for myself, my husband and my children. Oh yes…. Fear crept in occasionally especially in the first couple of days. But on the third day I “got it”: Success was my only option. I have been feeling great since that discovery.
I had always been a groupie for certain self-help people and philosophies: Oprah, Dr. Phil, Suzie Orman and the power of thinking positively. My life had all of the ups and downs of family and working life. I already knew that optimism carried me through. Fortunately for me it is the way that I have thought. When times are especially difficult I try to focus my energy into positive energy. But that is the point…I can focus my energy into productive energy and my entire mood and belief system is fortified, and SO CAN YOU!
Chapter 2
The Awakening
I was mulling over the fact that my life was about to take a turn due to my layoff from work in the worst economic times that I have lived through. I knew that being angry, depressed or frightened was not going to be productive. I don’t feel good when I’m anxious. I was determined to feel good in spite of what life just dealt me. I was given a little over one month to figure out what I was going to do to replace the income I would be losing by being out of a job, not to mention the health benefits, etc. It took me three days and I had the answer. Among other ventures, I would write a book. All were going to be successful. They had to be. Failure was not an option.
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About the Book
Here is a diary of one woman’s journey from job loss in tough economic times to a heart that knows she has nothing to worry about because her success is in her hands. If she says she has golden hands then she does. Within three days of being notified of the job loss she quickly moved from anxiety to total confidence. She found that success was as easy as looking inside of herself and decided to start writing it down in the form of this book. The self-realization was so gratifying and pleasurable that she wanted to share the experience in hopes of helping others find their way to success or simply to enjoy her story.
Written in a very conversational style this book is easy to read and chock full of believable ways to change up your life in a very positive, self affirming way. This is a fun, upbeat book which makes moving yourself on the road to success seem very do-able. Who wouldn’t want to find a way to be and feel victorious on their own terms (of success)?
Shelley Howe believes in herself as she believes in you. She takes you on a tour of her life for three months while she moves from unexpectedly unemployed to self employed and loves every minute of it. She makes the expression of one door closing and another bigger more beautiful opening a reality and shows you the way.
Go for the gusto and get it! It is yours for the taking and Shelley both shares her story of how she got it and gives you some tools so that you can get it too. Enjoy!
About the Author
Shelley Howe M.S., R.D., has been a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian for over 30 years. Shelley began her career teaching Nutrition at
Shelley and husband Jeff raised two sons, Daniel and Peter on
Fitness has always been part of Shelley’s existence having played on
Shelley has written numerous articles for newspapers and other publications. Writing is an exciting way to express her enthusiasm and passion for life and all that it can bring.
Weight Management holds a special place in Shelley’s heart because like many people she struggled with her own weight. But when it came down to valuing her health and being a good professional role model, she was able to focus her energy to be successful. Her positive energy is contagious. It is her goal to motivate, educate and inspire others to a better place.
When faced with a forced retirement Shelley dug down deep with great resolve to create a new and even more exciting Nutrition Consulting business. While writing this book/diary of her months during that time, her positive energy took her to many successful destinations.
Whatever Shelley believes she can achieve. People believe her and believe in her. Join Shelley as an author as she describes her path to success with encouragement and tools to help others succeed.