They happen- you can’t escape. The setbacks are out of your control and it’s part of life. Accept that and you’ll feel lighter. They may come along and be  a set of circumstances that may appear to block you so you can’t move forward.

Want to bounce back from setbacks? Look inside to see how your thoughts revolve around what you are currently seeing. What have you been focused on, giving energy to, or worried about lately? Remember, when we focus on things in life we don’t want, they come anyway- it’s the Law of Attraction in action.

Get to place where you now visualize a clear picture of what you really want. Feel that, and know the more you focus on it, that it is your new reality.

Don’t Expect Results Overnight!

Gee, and how does that fall in line with Law of Attraction thinking? Not in the least actually.

Here’s what I know to be true:

Have the expectation   ‘the best is occurring right now’!

I also have learned that we need to test any forms of advertising we do. And yet, even in the testing we can expect the best!  Why set yourself up for something  so negative as Don’t Expect Results Overnight? Do your homework and put your name out there in the right places.  For instance the Yellow Pages are a thing of the past for many, not all,  businesses today. Yet they really work for others- so do your homework, it’s best not to assume.

… then expect the best and allow it to manifest

This month, April, I am going to be talking a lot about what it takes to be in business for yourself- be the entrepreneur.

To begin this series, I want you to meet Carrie Thachuk. I first met Carrie, at a trade show in May of 2005.  She stopped by my booth and we had a wonderful conversation about her brand new business. Juggling family time, swamped in idea avalanche and the “how to’s”  of creating a business were really big questions for her at the time . From that meeting, I sensed Carrie’s drive and enthusiasm for being her own boss, and we embarked on coaching together. All along she has incorporated The Law of Attraction.  I asked her to write a short piece on what her journey to date has been like.

Starting a business is both fun and scary at the same time. My biggest success has been having faith in myself and living a balanced life between my family and my business.

The Passionate Home was born in the spring of 2003 and began as a business based out of my home. The first event I took part in was  an outdoor summer market in Sunny South Surrey and shortly after we moved into our first retail outlet in 2006.  Two years later we moved into a larger and more visible store front location in Historic McBurney Lane, Downtown Langley,BC.

I now have two staff members, that used to be customers and together we stay focused on the customer and their experience when dealing with The Passionate Home.  Remaining focused allows you to set goals, move forward and celebrate achievements.

Staying focused and positive is not always easy, however.  I would say the past few months have been most challenging.  I constantly refer to my time with Coach Cathy, my affirmations and the power of visualization.  These tools keep me on track and remind me of the constant energy of the Law of Attraction.  When focused, I am truly amazed of the power all around us.  The Law of Attraction sometimes works quickly and other times it slowly takes shape but by being aware of the strength available to us is a powerful tool for success.

Building a business means working hard, being creative, staying true to your vision and always thinking of ways to do better and to be better.  Your business is like life, it is what you create it to be!

My biggest mistake was not starting this journey sooner!

The Passionate Home is a retail boutique in Langley, BC, where we Reclaim and Restyle furnishings for Home and Garden.  Specializing in an eclectic mix of styles; Vintage, Shabby Chic, French Country and all things wonderful!

Carrie Thachuk
www.ThePassionateHome.com