Self esteem comes from DOING Esteemable Acts®; the operative word is “DOING.” It doesn’t come from thinking or feeling; real and lasting self love comes from doing those things that genuinely make you feel good about who you are.

We've been sold a bill of goods. From the moment we pop out of our mother's bellies, we're told that either we are born with self esteem or that it comes from something (or someone) outside of ourselves. And the sad reality is that we buy into that theory. And for many of us, especially women, we spend our lives in search of HIM, who will make us whole. HIM, who will be the answer to our prayers. HIM, who will sweep us off of our feet and make life worth living. Sadly, many of us are well into our adult years before we realize that it's a lie! I once heard someone say, "If I am the problem, there is a solution." No truer statement was ever made.

In this age of instant gratification, extreme makeovers, and 15-minute success stories, it's easy to think that self-esteem is all about driving the right car, living in the right house, having the right letters behind your name, being confident & self-assured, and repeating "I love me" mantras in the mirror. In fact, studies show that self-esteem--positive self-regard--comes from behaving in a way that makes you like and respect who you are. From a woman who transformed her life of crime, self-degradation, and confidence to a life that really works, she's got something to say.

This provocative and instructive program will introduce you to a new and fresh approach to building self-esteem.

Nowadays, everyone's talking about The Secret and the Law of Attraction--how you can have the life of your dreams if you just THINK it so. While that makes good coffee table conversation, in truth, research shows that those who reach their goals, whether it's writing a book, losing weight, changing careers, buying a house, stopping drinking, learning a new skill, running a marathon, or meeting the person of your dreams, were able to do so, because they took action and lots of it!

You have heard the adage “Massive action brings massive results!”  Although it seems like an overused cliché there is reason for this……it works!  Everyone that has overcome addictions or have achieved something they have always dreamed of took massive ACTION to get them where they want to go.

One of the issues we all face is some of the values and beliefs we were raised with. More often than not we are told successful people got that way because they were lucky.  Nothing could be farther from the truth!  Successful people got there by creating a plan of action, tapping into the knowledge of other people who have been down the same path, and not quitting as soon as the going got tough.

This program gets you off the couch and into your life, starting with creating a plan of action.  

It's hard to change something unless you know it needs changing. Depending on who we are or where we are in our lives, success can be defined in any number of ways. Yet, regardless of how it's defined, one ingredient to creating a successful life is a willingness to see the truth of a situation--even if that means seeing the truth in us.

Oftentimes what stands between us and success is US--our attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, or old ways of doing things. Having the courage to see past our little feelings, to what needs to be done, is a mark of true character and the first step toward living a successful life. Having the courage to see ourselves clearly is an essential tool for success, not only in our personal lives, but in business. Self-examination and the courage to face it is life transforming.

It can be very easy to stay stuck in the mold you were born with and it can be downright frightening to do what is necessary to break out of that mold and make a significant change in your life.  However, you will find that once you get started you have already overcome the most difficult hurdle.  This is not to say that there will not be any more difficult times….there will.  If you know this going in and set up a support system you will eventually be able to change your life in a big way.  Change is never easy.  If it were, more people would be doing it.

What's the one thing every person has in common--from celebrities to politicians, to young moms, to captains of industry, to the auto mechanic down the street? FEAR. And what's the one thing that separates those who are living the dream, from those who feel they've been left behind? A willingness to walk through the fear.

When you think about it we are taught to fear right from the beginning of our lives.  When you walk out the door when you were growing up the tendency was to hear the words, “Be careful!” Although our parents meant well, subconsciously these types of words taught us to be fearful.  Words like “Don’t work too hard,” “Get a steady job,” “Don’t talk to strangers,” “Don’t walk home in the dark,” and many more phrases.  This is not to say our parents should have raised us to be careless but what if your parents said, “Go out and pursue your dreams” as you left the house?  Chances are you would not have as many fears to overcome as an adult.

The media also likes to induce fear in all of us.  Notice the next time you look at the news headlines.  What percentage of that information is positive?  Not a whole lot!  This means that we must take control of the reins if we are going to change our life for the better.  If you tune out the external influences this is the equivalent of turning down the noise so you can focus on your inner self and conquer your fears.  If you allow fear to control your life you will never get started on the road to a new and improved lifestyle.

Join Francine for an interesting and provocative program on how to stop letting fear control your life. Filled with tools and strategies for getting past the biggest obstacle in the way of your success -- YOUR FEAR!