Internet CeoMom Kelly

Focus on "you"!!!

2011-07-28T15:01:00.000-05:00

It is so easy to become sidetracked and lose focus on your goals. Working for yourself takes more then just discipline, it takes the right attitude. Don't let yourself get caught up in all the "what if's", "buts", or "maybe's". We can easily let someone decide our future for us when we give in to these words. How many times has someone talked you out of what you want? Here is an example of what I mean.

Julie is wanting to go back to school to become a docter but she wants kids also. She is married and is 33 years old already and doesn't want to have kids after age 36. She is aware that it will take hard work and many years of studying to become a docter. She is also aware that being a mother takes a lot of work also. She is willing to sacrifice anything to make both work. She talks it over with her husband and he gets excited to support her decision but is concerned about it. Julie decides to sit down, put together some goals and share it with her family & friends for further support. While discussing it with her sister, her sister asks why she would want to do both. Julie explains her determination but was followed with, well...What if after having the baby you realize it needs more attention then planned? Julie says well then I would ajust my schedule. So then her sister says, well what if you do that but your schedule doesn't work with baby or there are no classes at night? Julie then explains that she would then go part time and take more the following semester. Well then her sister says...what if you have twins or triplets? What if one gets sick? What if after spending all that money to become a good docter and you fail because you have kids and you start to blame them?... This is where Julie decides not go back to school and have her kids first because she didn't want to miss her chance to have them and gave up the opportunity to go back to school.

What you think you can do, you can. What you think you can't, you can't. What you become is up to you, so do yourself a favor and don't listen to anything less then what kind of person you truely can become when you let go of your fears! Dream Big, dream often!!!

Relationships..Understanding the problem

2011-05-30T22:13:00.000-05:00

Relationships take work and most of us spend more time trying to avoid them for the wrong reasons. Relationships don't dry out and end because that person lacks ethic or because they changed, they simply end because we lack understanding. We spend so much time placing blame; and the truth is, that we were never really taught what healthy love really is or how to achieve it. We all make mistakes, and we all have a past, so why do we keep making the same mistakes. The answer is obvious; "bad habits" are the reason, but the question is, how do we change that? Take some time to understand what went wrong, find the roots to the problem, and if you realize you did something wrong, apologize immediately.

Here is a list of things you need to be careful not to do:

Don't Force intimacy - respect and understand that even though you have desired needs, so does your mate. There may be a very good reason why they are not being as intimate so don't presume you know what they need. The best way to handle this issue is ask and comfort.

Do NOT expect your mate to read your mind - even though you think you know each other very well, if you had a bad day, say so, don't expect for your mate to figure it out and just give you a break. They too may have had a bad day, furthermore, they may not have their mighty "psychic" cap on.

Do Not assume you are always right. Don't assume anything at all -Ask first. It works. There may be a good reason why, so before you go all crazy and cause yourself more stress then what it worth, ask.

Do not take your mate for granted - relationships become so comfortable that sometimes we settle into habits. When you begin to view your mate as the babysitter or the dishwasher then it is time to change chores.
Do not become so dependant on your mate - this can lead to many problems.

Take responsibility for your own actions, and stop playing the blame game. Attract more positive thoughts to yourself, and abandon all the negative. Take charge of your own happiness and challenge yourself to do better everyday.
We live and we learn, when you fail try to learn from it so you don't make the same mistakes again. Take some time to comprehend what went wrong before starting something new. The definition of insanity is doing the same things and expecting the same results; so find the root, and stop the problem from repeating itself.

-Kelly Kortright

Truly Blessed

2011-04-15T11:49:00.000-05:00

We only get one chance at life, and only few of us get second chances. Tragedy happens everyday, and only few are strong enough to survive. Miracles happen every moment of every hour, yet most will miss witnessing it. We need to pay more attention, because we all are truly blessed to be here :) We cant change our past, but we can use it to brighten our future. -Kelly Kortright

2011-03-06T11:01:00.002-06:00

Love Quotes

My Baby Boy!!

2011-02-09T22:32:00.002-06:00

Remove that Band-aid!!

2011-01-24T20:11:00.000-06:00

We live a constant every day battle with ourselfs. Your mentality shapes your reality so why do we run when things seem to get to tough to handle? Why do we think we can patch things up by putting a band-aid over it? I want you to think about this for a minute. What is the first thing you think about when you had a very stressful week? What is the first thing on your mind when your kids are driving you insane? What is your answer to weight gain?

Let me help you to your obvious answers. You think, I need a vacation, I need a babysitter, I need some more sleep, I need a diet. Am I close, did I hit the bullseye!

Do you really think that by taking a vacation that the stress will disappear when you get home or that your kids will behave after a night out with the girls? Do you think that a diet is a permanent solution to weight gain or that by taking a bunch of naps things are going to fix themselves? What are you thinking!!! Get real. It doesn't happen that way, however, we like to think that it does.

Does it make things easier? Yes it does, for the time being, but what happens when reality sets in. What is your solution then, to take another vacation?

A band-aid will not work.
First....Stop blaming others and be responsible for your own actions. Forgive yourself no one is perfect. We live to learn so......Take action. When we can control what we think we control our reality. Break free of bad habits. Step out of your comfort zone.

Challenge yourself to try a new heathier recipe if your overweight. Talk to your kids, spend more time with them. Consider their concerns, don't be so quick to misjudge them by their age. Don't be so quick to convince yourself that it can not be done. You are what you think you are, and..... You can do what you think you are cabaple of. Think outside the box, and make it your life.

A comfort Zone is what is known to you, its what you are used to. They are unfamiliar to you for a purpose. If you won't step out of those boundaries then it will take you that much longer and that much more difficult to get beyond those challenges. Perhaps it is the way you think, so change the way you think and you'll never have to put a band-aid on anything. It is important you understand that what you are doing now isn't working and it isn't going to change by covering it with a band-aid. You know the meaning for insanity right? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Get rid of the band-aid and step into your reality!! Risks are meant to be taken. So you may get hurt a little but you can't keep yourself covered with a band-aid forever. Now is the time to remove it!

When Life has you feeling Down, Keep these Words in Mind...

2011-01-13T17:35:00.000-06:00

My Wish

2011-01-06T09:44:00.000-06:00

Has Melaleuca made a difference for you and your family? What Is It YOU Love About Melaleuca?

2010-12-21T21:16:00.000-06:00

Has Melaleuca made a difference for you and your family? What Is It YOU Love About Melaleuca?

Christmas Gift

2010-12-20T21:36:00.000-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. With Christmas approaching I've been quite busy. Since it is Christmas time I would love to share a little bit about what Christmas means to me.

Every year around this time so many people scurry around to buy gifts for loved ones that we often forget what Christmas is truly about. This is the season of giving and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It upsets me when I hear someone say "Bah Humbug". Yes I know, all the running around puts a lot of stress on everyone but it doesn't have to be that way. I love the joy on every one's faces this time of year and I love the magic the spirit brings. I know money is tight for a lot of people but their is truly much more to be thankful for. There have been times I wasn't able to provide a Christmas for my kids and I remember what it was like, although, it never took away from my season of giving and I was always blessed.
They say the best gift at Christmas time is "giving", and it truly is. Below is a list of things you can do this year to bless someone this Christmas season.
1. Show you care for others...... Visit someone in a nursing home or in the hospital (you don't have to know them)
2. Show Kindness.....Wrap gifts for your neighbors that work all day and don't have time
3. Show spirit....Sing a Christmas Carol to a lonely Child or Family
4. Show love.....Wish a merry Christmas to anyone within 30 feet from you (be extra polite)
5. Show Courtesy.....Open the door for someone
6. Show Patience.....While waiting in line at the store let the person behind you go in front of you.
7. Show forgiveness....Tell someone you forgive them.
8. Show generosity......Help provide a dinner for those that don't have the funds to do so. If you don't know of someone, give to an organization who will.
9. Show Hope.....Pray for those that lost someone this year or those that had a tough time.
10. Show Compassion......Hug those you can and always smile for the others you can't reach.
11. Give faith to those who don't believe.......Display a novelty set on your front lawn
12. Share the story of Christ with others
13. Hand out candy canes with a card

These are just a few things you can do to bless someone with the gift of Christmas spirit. Over the holidays there are many who take their own lives due to loneliness during the holidays and these are great ways to show someone you care about them and maybe save their live. Nothing makes me happier, then to see others smile.......That truly is the best gift anyone can give me next to just being with my family.

You Can't Send a Duck to Eagle School

2010-11-02T22:32:00.000-05:00

Building my dreams!!

2010-09-20T21:19:00.000-05:00

It is amazing how in just a few moments your life can change. I model and act and just 5 days ago I got offered a spot with an agency in LA. I recently was featured in Hannah Weston's 2010 look book and now I have an opportunity to travel to LA for some fashion shoots, red carpet events and so much more. I also got a call from that show "ghost hunter" with a chance to possibily be the next investigator on there show. I feel like I am living a dream! It feels so unreal, yet, I have worked very hard to get here also. Now that it is here, I am shocked! I am so excited and scared at the same time. I love what I do deeply, however, I am afraid to be popular. Maybe you think I am crazy, but think about it. Most celebrities go crazy because media doesn't know how to give them a break. I do what I do because I love it and I am good at it, not because I want to be popular. I have a dream and a talent, that doesn't make me any better than anyone else, so why treat me any different? I don't want to be treated any different. Am I going insane, or am I making perfect sense? Will keep you posted. :)

Question for the day!!

2010-09-14T13:48:00.000-05:00

Why do we spend so much time making decisions because we are too scared of the wrong choice, when in reality we don't know the answer till we do both?

My Story

2010-09-14T13:38:00.000-05:00

If your on my blog you already know basic information about me. It's pretty obvious that I have three kids and a home based business. What you don't know is how I got here, so I wanted to share a little more about me. Most people consider me to be a very caring, gentle, free spirit. I am very optimistic, and I always have a smile on my face. Seeing me now, you would never guess that my childhood was packed with many tears, much pain, fustration, and most of all failure. As a child, I was quiet, but beneath the mask, I was scared and hurting all the time. I was put into special educating and told I was stupid so many times I actually believed it. I had a very low self-esteem, and absolutely no confidence in myself. I was ignored and overlooked by everyone close to me. It was so much easier to believe everyone then to put myself to the test and a part of me feared what I would find out about myself if I did. I had cancer, I was attacked, and had a family that didn't get along at all. Now near I am 15-20 years later, I am a successful work from home mom, I am an actress, I am featured in Hannah Weston's 2010 Look book, and I am a professional business coach. All of this is beyond my dreams and expectations of myself. I don't ask myself anymore how this happens because I now know why it does, let me just say that over the last 2 years I have learned that all I needed to believe was in myself and understand that I just had to change my attitude. I did put myself to the test, and I found I was capable of just about anything. I truely believe that the way you live is entirely up to you and your choices you make, how you overcome obstacles and how you deal. Don't be afraid, just try. Don't be so ready to throw in the towel because things are not going your way. So many people go to college for years and more then half don't even know what there major is. Why be so willing to do that yet not be willing to do it for yourself, for your business, or others. I have a degree and its called "Kelly's Law" and it took me years to get it!

Inspirational Video - The Don't Quit Poem

2010-08-20T08:40:00.000-05:00

The Best Motivation Video

2010-08-02T15:07:00.000-05:00

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2010-07-29T12:17:00.000-05:00

Internet Ceo Moms DP.wmv

2010-07-28T22:32:00.000-05:00

The Journey

2010-06-17T09:59:00.000-05:00

Yes I work from home and I love it. It has been a journey and I think the journey continues everyday till I meet me goal. Thus far, I have to say that I have lived and learned so much. I have my moments when I want to give up, but it isn't an option for me. If I gave up then.....well that would be it. Giving up is so easy, definitely easier then to keep trying. Every time I have that moment I just look back to the times I had them before, it is then I realize I pulled through and got stronger after. I made a decision, and I am sticking to it. If everything were easy we would all be successful. We all have it in us, I truly believe that, we just have to find what makes us tick and go for it. Steps count and make the journey easier, so don't be afraid to take those steps necessary to get you there, and small steps work best.
I grow up in NY and I love to visit. When I do, I like to fly because it is quick and because it saves me from the body aches Id get from driving, however, when I fly, I miss all the scenery. I would prefer the drive if it didn't take so long to get there. We sometimes think we can do that with everything. We all hope for the easy way out, but is it really going to get us to exactly where we want to be. Think about it, If we could just skip the hard parts, could we ever learn enough to be successful? NOT POSSIBLE Every successful person that lives has failed at one point in there life, and they were successful because they did not give up! If you where to ask any successful person if it were easy, what do you think they would say? Then ask them if it was worth it? The journey is worth it!!! The longer the journey the more you learn!

Shrek

2010-05-29T21:16:00.000-05:00

Saw Shrek 3D today with my boys, It was an excellent movie. It really helped me value what I have and what we sometimes take for granted. It really help me appreciate things more, how can one movie inspire you so much. We all have our struggles and we all have times where we wish things were different, would you change things to get it? I believe we all make mistakes, but sometimes it those mistakes that make us a better person and help us to see the truth. I loved the movie and so did my kids, but it was so inspiring also. If you have not seen it, go see it, you'll be glad you did.

Change your life

2010-04-27T12:42:00.002-05:00

You can't change your life till you change what you do daily!! Success does not suddenly occur and either does failure, it is a process. What you do today will impact your tomorrow, so what does your schedule look like? Does your daily habits build your character? Are they preparing you for your future? What are you preparing for?

Someone once told me "you can pay now and play later, or you can play now and pay later. That makes sense, but either way you are going to pay. Make it your choice, now or later. Work hard now then reap the rewards in the future or don't.

As parents we make decisions everyday based on the best interests of our kids, I just recently realized that one decision I haven't been doing is being a great role model. We all have plans to see our kids succeed and do great things, yet now can we expect that from them if all they do is see us struggle and play. I didn't want them to see me doing something I hated, so I changed my habits. It was the best decision I ever made.
Good decisions are not easy, but are necessary to achieve success. Make sure you challange yourself and don't settle for what will work because you can't build on that.

"All in our Family"

2010-04-24T15:19:00.000-05:00

Whit-Way Production will be performing the hit stageplay "All In Our Family!" on June 20, 2010, at the Fairfield Civic Center. There will be two shows; one show at 3pm, and the next show will start around 5pm. Please come out and support your family, friends, and your desire for the arts. This performance will defi...nately be one to remember.

$20 per ticket

$10 DVD

Door Prizes will be given away

What are you doing to reach your Goal!!

2010-04-24T15:08:00.000-05:00

Things are not going to change for you if they have not already. Do not sit and wait for things to get better, or for it to be the right time because that time is never going to come. Just do it! Don't be afraid to step out of your confort zone. Do you have a vision? If you do go write it down and take nessesary steps to get there. Things do not happen over night. It takes a lot of patience. Ask any successful person if there was ever a time they wanted to give up, or if they ever failed? I guarantee the have! There has been many times I wanted to give up, yet haven't. I can't say I am where I want to be yet but I have no doubts I will. Have I had to make a lot of sacrifices, yes, have I made mistakes, yes, but I don't think I would be where I am today if I just gave up. It was not an opinion for me. If I gave up I would never know for sure were I would or could have been. I am very blessed and I believe I am on a great path to many successes!!

Working from home

2010-04-24T13:57:00.000-05:00

I have been working from home since January of 2009, and it has been the best decision I ever made for myself and my family. I have done a lot of home businesses, so finding something I truely can do from home and be successful is amazing! Anyone interested in hearing more about it can visit http://www.futurefromhome.com/