January 26, 2012

A Plan in Place - Karen Toews













Five months ago I launched my blog.

That was following months of picking my way along a steep technical challenge and building up the courage to commit to a long term journey. Surprise, surprise - that was one of my best writing decisions ever. I have:
  • a self-directed weekly deadline
  • a readership
  • readers' comments to encourage me to develop content pertinent to them and to my blog's theme.
  • a writing process that's giving me clarity and confidence for the online, and person-to-person, aspect of building my business.
Can you sense my satisfaction-thanksgiving?

I thank God for:
  • helping me make a difference
  • the anticipation of things to come
My heart's desire is to expand the whole-life, nutrition message (online and in person) to Christian women: to en-courage them in being the complete, whole-hearted person God has meant them to be, that:
  • we have influence over healthy food and exercise choices for our families and circles beyond
  • it's okay (crucial) to take time for your soul-care
  • the rewards of having courage to "swim upstream" can bring new life and energy - for you and others
How can this next step take shape?
  • continue writing blog posts - for the readership that's already there and growing
  • seek out/connect with other Christian health and fitness blog writers
  • contact Christian "markets" e.g. local womens' church groups
And in the day-to-day practicality - how am I going to make enough computer-working time available?
  • organization=less paperwork on my desk: more sort and file, less shuffle
  • less emails out=less emails received (that's what I've heard!)
  • saying "no" to requests and options, so I can say "yes" to what I want to do, that contributes to reaching my goals (I'm not referring to "me and my selfish agenda" - you get my drift...)
Oh yes, there are days when:
  • my brain can't wrap around one more technical thing
  • my creativity meter has bottomed out
  • this work I love to do has stacked up to the tipping point
Where does my help come from?
It feels great to have a plan.

It's wonderful to be well - body, soul and spirit - to make it work.

4 comments:

  1. Way to go, Karen! Do you know Kimberley Payne? She's written a Bible study called Fit for Faith. :)

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  2. I know her through email but haven't met online. She's a good example - thanks, Marcia, for reminding me about her. Need to have a chat soon!

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  3. You're a great example of goal setting for all of us!

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  4. Karen, you have no idea how much you've energized me! I'm with you sister, and if you ever want to share some of your secrets for getting a following, do tell. I'm kind of slugging along in that department. ;o) Congratulations on your success! Ramona

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