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From Hate to Hope

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Staying Hopeful can be a challenge but it helps me focus on what is possible rather that what is happening, How do you stay in Hope?

From Hate to Hope

Two little letters are all it takes to change us from hate to hope. It seems some people are more likely to get stuck on hate and what someone has done to them in the past, or what someone hasn’t done for them. In order to move forward from hate to hope they must first grow their vision and belief that the future can be better than the past or the present have been.

Hope speaks to us differently and reminds us that even if we’re feeling stuck or constantly working through hard things, that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While it may be a blinding light at times or a candle flame at others, the light of hope is always there in some form if we’re willing to believe.

Life will be hard for all of us during different seasons, some of which may last much longer than others. When you encounter these seasons, I implore you to think like a victor, not a victim. Practice directing your thoughts toward hope, positivity, and the belief that something better is coming next in your life.

When I’m facing tough times, I focus on eliminating my excuses to help lead me to hope! Sure, there are always going to be details that are out of our control but there are going to be just as many that we can control if we’re willing to do the work and see the change through.

With everything going on in the world recently, I think it’s vital for us to look to the future together with a vision of hope and how we can all play our part in creating positive solutions. When I think of the words hate and hope, there’s just two tiny letters that make the difference. It can’t be that hard to move the AT to an OP, can it?

This week, as you encounter your next challenge, I encourage you to choose hope instead of hate. By making the conscious effort to choose hope versus hate in smaller aspects of our daily lives, we will have the ability to enhance our vision of the future and how we can make a difference as our newfound hope continues to spill over into even larger buckets!

What does living your exceptional life look like to you?

How do you practice hope and looking toward a positive future?

Was there a time in life where having hope changed the situation? How?

Are you more likely to show up with hate or hope? Why?

Tell Annie what life you’re living! E-mail her at:
Annie@AnnieMeehan.com

H3 Cultures bringing Health, Hope and Happiness back to the Workplace

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H3 Culture: Hope, Health and Happiness in the Workplace
Best Audience: Corporate, Conferences, Associations

This is the shot in the arm that everybody can agree on!
After the past year, the 3 H’s are at an all-time low.

Fear of the unknown
Working from home
Exhausted homeschooling their kids
Not having the regular system
Engaging with co-workers live
All of these things have challenged the workplace culture.

H3 brings back – health, hope and happiness.

Keynote · Breakout · Workshop

Annie Meehan Shares:

How to stay hopeful when things are challenging
The 5 Keys to maintaining Health, Physically, Emotionally & Mentally
Where to seek Happiness when things get hard

H3 Cultures in the workplace: Healthy, Hopeful and Happy

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Are you ready for some H3 Culture shift in your workplace? Moving from Weak, Wounded and Worried to Health, Hopeful and Happy? I would love the opportunity to work with you and kick off the moving back to your workplace. #BeTheException #h3cultures #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker

Let’s Get Organized

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Let’s Get Organized

Believe it or not, having an organized space can ultimately reduce stress and future anxiety. We decided to put our house on the market after living here for 24 years, so we’ve had lots of organizing to do! So far, our declutter process has resulted in 30 car loads which feels like FREEdom to me! What does decluttering feel like to you?

Throughout our lives, we accumulate incredible amounts of “stuff” which can sneak up on us until you look around one day thinking, “Where the heck did all this stuff come from?!” Whether it be all the pieces of art your child made you over the years, knickknacks from places traveled, or those old teacups from your mother-in-law, it can be hard to say goodbye. When you can’t bear the thought of letting go, it’s time to get organized instead!

Like many others, getting organized can be overwhelming to me. I find myself starting in one space, only to jump to another, then another before the first spaces were truly finished. Throughout the listing process, I took a different approach to organizing which helped me find success. The three-step process I followed made organizing easier, and if you can believe it, even a little fun!

1. Make a List: Jot down all the rooms/areas that need an organization face lift and deep cleaning

2. Shrink the List: Select TWO rooms/areas from the list and assign them a timeline (i.e. by the end of Sunday, the living room will be completed). Then, focus on organizing in that room/area for one hour a night throughout the week or assign two different evenings when you’ll focus multiple hours in that space (i.e. Tuesday and Thursday for three hours each).

3. Keep Marie Kondo in Mind: “Often, we have a hard time getting rid of clutter because we “might use it later” but I can bet 99.9% of the time we actually won’t use it later and we will not even remember we have that item. If you are cleaning and find an item(s) that you have had for the past 6-12 months but haven’t used, it is time to let that go. Give “thanks” to the item(s), it has served its purpose, and let it go! Donate it, throw it away, or sell it but know that letting go of it is not a bad thing.”

With so many of us utilizing our homes in a much more prominent way these days, it’s a great opportunity to get organized and make our spaces work better for us! This week, I encourage you too choose a single room/area in your home that you’ve had your eye on. Once chosen, set your schedule and get to it! You’ll be amazed at the positive feelings you’ll have from a job well done and the peace your refreshed space will help bring to your day.

What does living your exceptional life look like to you?

What room/area will you start with? Why?

Let Annie know what you think! E-mail her at:

Annie@AnnieMeehan.com

Do you hold on to everything or enjoy being a minimalist?

Let Annie know your plan! E-mail her at:
Annie@AnnieMeehan.com

Does getting organized help you feel accomplished?

Could your company use a little H3 Culture?

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Just a little teaser on some of the topics I can speak on From Hope, to Health, to Happiness we could all use a little encouragement in our culture and team

Summertime, What is there not to LOVE about Summer…I am ready, how about you?

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Summer Lovin

Summer Love…In anticipation…Is it too early to talk Summer ; 0
My favorite season is summer! What’s not to love? Each season is valuable and offers us different beauties and challenges. While I can appreciate them as they happen, there are things I like and dislike about the other three seasons while I love everything about summer!
To me, summer means radiant greens, pinks, purples, and oranges in my backyard. When we sit out back, it’s almost as if we’re at a cabin where the trees have filled-in and there isn’t a neighbor in sight. During this time, I enjoy going for walks and bike rides early in the morning as the sun rises and begins bringing mother nature to life. While waking up at 5 AM can feel lousy during other seasons, it doesn’t feel early during summer given the light that’s already touching the horizon when my eyes flutter open.
Other favorite summer activities of mine are trying new ice cream flavors, writing in different places, and adventuring to new places. In the evening, we like to eat our meals outside while soaking up the warmth from the sun. To me, it’s a blessing not to wear twelve layers of clothing just to enjoy the outdoors with my family. Summer breathes life into me in ways that the other seasons don’t.
This summer, I encourage you to use the extra daylight to your advantage! Catch a sunrise, take an evening walk, lounge on the beach, enjoy the serenity of the outdoors, and more! It’s important to our health and happiness that we connect with the seasons, embrace what they have to offer, and create new memories that will bring us smiles for years to come.
What does living your exceptional life look like to you?
What’s your favorite summer activity?
What’s your favorite summer memory that still makes you smile?
What new adventure will you embark on this summer?

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