As 2007 begins to wind down, I've found myself thinking about the upcoming year and my goals for myself, my freelancing business, homeschooling, my fitness efforts, and well - you know the drill - everything!

I came across this article for women entrepreneurs today and found it so insightful and encouraging that I just had to share it with you Workerettes.  I hope that if you're in the planning stages for the upcoming year like I am that it will be useful and inspiring for you as well.  Who knows?  You may be in a situation where this will be the year to turn your passions into something with a real purpose, instead of letting them lie fallow.  Be sure to tell me if you do.  You know I'll want to feature you here on Workerette.com for a Meet and Greet next year!

Women Entrepreneurs: Can Your Desires Really Make You Money?

Every one of us women wants to enjoy happiness and the freedom to be ourselves, but what if there is even more to it all than you first realized? What if your desires point towards an individual purpose that is meant to meet your financial needs at the same time?

There really are tangible ways to make money from your desires because real talents are attached to your desires. This is as true for you as it is for any other woman. Wouldn’t you love to be able to do what you love to do AND still get paid for it? It’s kind of like the old saying of getting paid to play.

The secret is in discovering how to go about creating this amazing future without sabotaging yourself in the process. Us women are just a little too good at holding ourselves back!

* Opening To Possibility *

Take a moment and open up to the possibility that you could actually get paid for doing something you absolutely love to do. After all, your desire acts as a key to your destiny. It is absolutely possible to make money in the area of your passion.

I ask you to be bold and refuse to listen to any negative comments that would contradict you. When you fully open up to possibility, you are able to begin seeing options that were simply hidden by your resistance.

* Giving Yourself Permission *

The truth is that your desires are in your heart for a purpose. You were meant to use them to impact people in a positive way. It’s time to give yourself permission to use your desires and the gifts attached to them. You are worth the opportunity to express these desires, and others are equally worth receiving this greatness you have to offer.

* Trusting You Have What It Takes *

Many women get tripped up by the need to be perfect first. The irony is that the “perfect gift” already resides in you! It simply needs an open avenue of expression. You automatically grow as you express your greatest desires. I invite you to take a leap of faith and choose to trust you already have what it takes to move forward, NOW!

* Exploring Your Passion *

Now that you’ve opened to possibility, I invite you to really explore what you are most passionate about. What would you REALLY love to do if anything were possible and money were no object at all?

You probably have more than one gift, so focus on the one that means the most. Don’t be surprised if it happens to be the desire or gift that you previously felt was the least possible to accomplish. Keep reminding yourself to be open to all your options so that you don’t block the ideas from coming.

* Committing To Your Passion *

Countless women say, “I don’t know what my passion or purpose is!” That’s often because they don’t allow themselves to dream. They’ve already decided they cannot do it. The choice to live with passion or to give up on your dreams is strictly up to you. However, if it is in your heart, there must be a way to do it!

I invite you to allow yourself to dream about the many ways you could turn your passions into income. You’ll find the most effective way to do this is to “commit” to expressing your desires and then choosing to trust that the best way to express them will come to mind. Don’t worry about “how” you will get there until you know what you want to do!

* Exploring Your Possibilities *

As you explore what you really want to do to create income, start thinking of the positive effects. Consider how you would feel and what your life would look like if you were earning income from your desires. Allow yourself to get excited as you think of the positive effects on your relationships, your children and even your self esteem.

If you still feel unclear about what you could do, begin exploring what other people do to express their desires as a means of income. Investigate the types of businesses that offer the types of service that align with your passion. Set the intention to find a way to do what you really love to do. With the computer and telephone, the world is at your fingertips.

When you open up and explore your options, you give yourself permission to find the answer. Allow yourself to discover all your avenues without shooting the ideas down. After all, an idea that doesn’t appeal to you might just trigger an idea that will.

* Taking Your Next Step *

Once you have a clearer picture on what you’d love to do, I invite you to consider your next step. Ask yourself what needs to happen to take one small step towards your goal.

This step might even be igniting your passion in an area before you recognize how to earn income from it. If you love the arts, begin to pursue the arts. If you love working with children, do fun things with children. Immerse yourself in your passion and then ask yourself how you can turn it into income. You may be surprised at what comes to you.

It is so exciting when you fully recognize you can take your desires a step further into earning income. Can you imagine how much happier you would be if you earned your money based on desire? Consider taking that next step and living out the life of your dreams. It really is possible!

Copyright 2007 Tami M. Szabo {Reprinted by permission}

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Tami Szabo coaches Business Women and Entrepreneurs who want to grow their lives and businesses using passion and purpose. Learn more and get Free Success Tips for Women on her website at www.destinysdoorcoaching.com