 | Lisa Vermillion is President and co-owner of Get Fit Bee Fit and Thin and Healthy Weight Management. Lisa opened Get Fit- 4 years ago in Valley Center, after receiving certifications thorough the American Council on Exercise as a Weight and Lifestyle Management Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer. In January, she Grand Opened Thin and Healthy Weight Management in the same location. Lisa not only provides weight loss programs for individuals but she also implements business wellness programs for small businesses and large corporations. Additionally, Lisa is a Certified Life Coach providing guidance for individuals in the areas of career, relationship and personal development. She is available for speaking engagements in the areas of Physical Fitness, Weight Management, or any Life Coaching area (goal setting, positive attitude, sales, etc). Lisa can be reached for questions or speaking engagements by phone (316) 755-1115 or email at mvmillion@yahoo.com |
Diet & Nutrition
2011-03-01 11:31:00
Leave a legacy
Question: How can I find more substantial fulfillment in my life?
Answer: Getting wrapped up in routines or in current circumstances is so easy. Simply slogging through everyday motions or running from fire to fire valiantly attempting to extinguish each one, leaves you exhausted by the effort. Yet, one simple truth put into practice propels you into a fulfilled present and leaves you exhilarated; focus on people instead of accomplishments.
You have probably seen the test: Name the last five Heisman trophy winners, the last five winners of the Miss America Contest, ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize, or the last decade’s worth of World Series winners. Maybe you know this trivia, if so, you probably at least had to wrack your brain to answer. These people are the best of the best in their category; having achieved what most people only wish they could. The short shelf life of these accomplishments is apparent; however, when few are remembered after the applause dies. Awards, achievements and accolades are buried with their owners. Their accomplishments touch very few, if any, lives, on a meaningful level. Similarly, working non-stop, overfilling your day so you’re exhausted at the end of it, and overpromising that stretches you to your limits, yields much the same result. Draining your energy dry leaves nothing for the people and activities in your life that matter most. What feels urgent, the stack of paperwork, the PTA meeting, or chairing the latest committee is not necessarily what’s important. What’s important is the legacy you leave behind you.
Here’s another test: List a few teachers who made an impact on you, three friends who have helped you when life got rough, five people who have taught you something worthwhile, and a few people who have appreciated you and made you feel special. My guess is these answers required far less thought. Investing quality time in your family and friends, giving attention to your personal restoration, and only taking on a few meaningful activities brings joy and fulfillment. Focus your time and energy on important people and activities that leave lasting impact. Retaining your focus requires recognizing activities that feel urgent and developing action plans like delegating, saying no to some things so you can say yes to others, and using good time management skills affords the ability to handle them without severe stress. Relieved, your focus can be aimed on important endeavors.
While there is certainly nothing wrong with working toward awards, money or credentials; the chances are grim that these will leave a lasting legacy. Invest your time and life, creating memories, passing on your knowledge and making a difference that lasts.
