The Whole Life Makeover: Q & A with Kathy Salmon Farstad

Do you have any tips for boosting motivation?
Believe in yourself and know that you are worth the effort. Recognize that it is personal, no one can do it for you, no one is to blame -- it is for you, do it for yourself and in ways that are meaningful for you.

How do you plan to stay on track in order to maintain your achievements?
I have set new priorities: My work time allotted is 8 - 10 hrs a day and I try not to go over that amount of time unless there is a big project to work on. I try to prepare a menu on Sunday to shop for and then get us through the week. I turn off the TV and read and try to fall asleep before 11 p.m.

Exercising is the hardest for me to do at night so I am trying to go to bed early so I can exercise first thing in the morning (this is the one I am working on now). Most of the things I was doing was mostly self-imposed and now that I have stopped and asked myself why am I doing these things? Then I usually give myself a break. I've also stopped rushing so much between things and try to be more prepared and then I am more proactive and less reactive (but some days are just nuts!). I don't take on as much anymore and I ask for extensions to complete tasks. I also read for pleasure at least twice a week and take one night a week for myself with a friend or a book.

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