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“It only takes five years to turn your life completely around. But it will take you the
rest of your life to continue living like you are.” – Jeff Olson

2017 is leading me to reminisce and make new plans. It is, again, the end of another 5 years for me. Twenty years ago, I made the conscious decision to change my life, my thinking and my choices. I had read Jeff Olson’s quote, above, and began a process that has led me to where I am today. Jeff’s quote gave me hope. It opened me up to the fact that I can take charge of the realities of my life. My life could completely change in five years!

What a journey it has been?

I travelled from loneliness and isolation with mental illness; from the depths of despair, uncertainty and turmoil living in a women’s shelter and dealing with a spouse deteriorating with the disease of alcoholism; to a life filled with family, friends, opportunities, fun and excitement. Sometimes I need to pinch myself to confirm it’s real. In looking back, I wonder who I was back then; I was in such a dire place in my life; and now I’m in awe of how far I’ve come. Looking back, it assures me of the importance of patience; of planning; of being open to new thoughts, views and actions; of releasing the old and welcoming the new; of saying, “Yes!” to hopeful possibilities.

Quotes from other people’s wisdom supported me along the way. Here are three quotes that will support you in moving forward and staying the course:

1. “Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.”  – Winston Churchill
2. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle
3. “The reality is, success rarely ‘shows up”; it is lured and attracted day by day, by the right actions, thinking, and heart.” – Doug Firebaugh

Do you need help preparing for your next five years? Find ways to plan it out in my book, GUTS – Get Uncomfortable To Succeed. Purchase your signed copy today at https://bettyfranklin.com/guts-the-book/.

Betty Franklin
Betty Franklin
Betty Franklin is a Mental Fitness & Wellbeing Expert. After a 30-year career working on the frontlines of healthcare, supporting and caring for people dealing with illness and disease, she transitioned her nursing career outside the institutional setting to help people stay healthy and live fuller, more vibrant lives. She does this through one-on-one coaching, delivering powerful seminars and her book called G.U.T.S. - Get Uncomfortable To Succeed, Embracing Health, Balance and Abundance. With a practical, well-rounded approach to mental and physical wellbeing, Betty's seminars and coaching program provide clients with clarity, direction and support to enhance their health and life. She simplifies what you need and want, how you can attain it, and helps you understand what's holding you back. People who work with Betty notice a clearer perspective emerging as they learn and grow, and as they stay accountable. Ultimately, they reach where they want to be faster, and with greater ease.