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CLOSED MINDS CLOSE DOORS

Siobhan Shaw — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:15:23 +0000

You all know people who walk through life with a closed mind. They are not open to new ideas, opportunites, or any collection of new and different things that may come into their lives. Think about when you are stubborn and not open to new things in your life how much angst that creates around you or you see others succeeding and you are stuck. It's frustrating or is it if you have a closed mind? You may like those doors to be closed. It's far more comfortable for you, isn't it? Comment below and share your thoughts.

Hating on Your Own Race

Siobhan Shaw — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:56:10 +0000

Hating on your own race is not something that is talked about. What does it mean? How does that happen? We find out on The Attitude Shift show. Donna shares her own experiences being targeted by her own race. With us are author of Broken Life Journals, Vangie Williams and writer of an essay on race hate in Dancing at the Shame Prom, Robyn Hatcher. Click here to tune in anytime and if you want download to your iPod

Breaking Out of Prison | Real or Imagined

Siobhan Shaw — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:40:40 +0000

When you are feeling stuck and have found yourself locked up behind bars you've put up around yourself, real or imagined, then this is the show to listen to. An amazing account straight from Billy Hayes, who was sentenced to life in a Turkish prison and while there he had an attitude shift. Tune in to find out what it was and how he became a survivor by becoming aware then writing about his experience. His book, Midnight Express was adapted into a screenplay by Oliver Stone and it won an Oscar. Click here to listen anytime

This Week’s Caption | Looking Back

Siobhan Shaw — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:06:47 +0000

Many thanks to Cynthia MacDonald, Pampered Chef Consultant from Ontario, Canada for captioning this image. Come to The Broke Wives' Club Facebook page – click here, and caption images we post and perhaps your caption will be chosen to be highlighted on this website. To connect with Cynthia go to her Facebook page, YourPamperedChefConsultantCynthiaMacDonald or her website at http://www.pamperedchef.biz/cynthiam

Whose Shoe’s Can You Walk in Without Tripping?

Siobhan Shaw — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:51:55 +0000

Does life trip you up when you are attempting to communicate with someone else and you just wish they'd see things from your perspective and you wonder why they don't? This episode of The Attitude Shift had 2 great guests on, Emmy award winning TV producer, Kerri Zane and life coach Nat Couropmitree and we had a great time talking about perspective and how we need to stop sometimes and walk in the other person's shoes before we give them attitude. Click here to listen.

My Secret Crush

Siobhan Shaw — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:39:15 +0000

Recently Sarah Brokaw invited Siobhan to write about her courage and determination she has discovered on her adventure called life. Click here to go to Sarah's website where Siobhan's secret is out in the open. Share with us how you have been inspired by your own adventures to stand in front of a mirror and really see the incredible person staring back out at you.

Today’s Caption – Mr Peanut

Siobhan Shaw — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:23:16 +0000

Time for a good belly laugh! This is the first of a series of images we will post daily captioned by members of The Broke Wives' Club chosen from participants in our Facebook page. Each day an image will be posted on our Facebook page, and you can write a caption. The best caption will be selected and added to the image and posted on all our social media and web sites crediting the writer.

Be sure to LIKE The Broke Wives' Club Facebook page to participate. CLICK HERE and watch the page everyday for the image and the winner from the day before. As Facebook no longer allows pages to tag individuals please be sure to hover your mouse over the LIKED button on the page and click get notifications so you see our posts each day!

Have fun! Be your amazing creative self.

It’s Done, Get Over it Already!

Siobhan Shaw — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:07:24 +0000

What a fun show we shifted through this week. You can't get anywhere with a bad attitude. So get over it! Tune into the show's archive and find out why the word FRIG is part a new language on The Attitude Shift show.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-broke-wives-club/2013/01/31/the-attitude-shift-its-done-move-on-already

Daddy’s Dead, Where’s the Will?

Siobhan Shaw — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:27:18 +0000

Daddy's dead, where's the will? This topic is what's being discussed on this week's The Attitude Shift. On the panel tonight are Patrika Darbo, star of Days of Our Lives and Cue Cards for Life author, Christina Steinorth. Tune in live at 7pm PT/ 10pm ET or find us in archive any time at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-broke-wives-club/2013/01/17/the-attitude-shift-daddys-dead–wheres-the-will-1

When the parents pass away often the siblings have a complete 360 shift in attitude and the claws come out. The fight begins and the entire family, its dynamics and its future as vital unit in your life shifts away from the closeness once felt to something closer to the Grand Canyon. Donna, Siobhan, Patrika and Christina will talk about why this occurs and what families can do to avoid this sad and unnecessary attitude.

This Looks Like A Good Exit! – Donna M. Butler

Donna M Butler — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:15:01 +0000

Hello!

Starting my weekend with a lot going through my mind which really isn't unusual, but noteworthy today because of the particular thought that is going through my mind. Today on my way to my Bakery, I for some reason paid close attention to the signs, stop, speed limit, merge signs…you follow me? A particular sign stood out this morning…EXIT. I looked at it and really thought about the word exit. I looked it up in the Dictionary and have pasted the definition below:

Definition of EXIT

[¹exit] : a departure from a stage

a : the act of going out or away exit>

b : death

: a way out of an enclosed place or space

: one of the designated points of departure from an expressway

This word took on a completely different meaning as I began to think back over the last couple of weeks, mainly to a conversation I had with a very close Sister who was going through a tough time yesterday. She was seeking an exit to a problem she was having, and though we came up with a few good ideas, ultimately she had to decide what type of exit she woiuld make from the situation.

Let's look at the first use of exit: a departure from a stage. Well looking at the word and her situation that way, she had the opportunity to make a departure or exit several different ways, angrily because she didn't want to, tearfully because it was breaking her heart to do so, or she could have hung a few banners, balloons and given herself a "Pity Party"! She initially took that exit, but snapped out of it when she realized she was headed down the exit to misery and lack of desire and motivation to even look for a solution to fix thngs.

The second use of the word exit: the act of going out or away made an early exit. That is interesting. Similiar to above, but doing it early. That might be a good choice when faced with a bad situation, just get out…exit while you can so you don't get further along in it. This type of exit can give you time to shift your attitude and maybe realize a solution to get you back on your journey quicker.

Third use: a way out of an enclosed space or place. See above. This is a quick exit that I take quite a few times. I just need to get out…to breathe away from some of the toxicity that may have lingered into my lane. This is a good self help tool. Eventhough I hate using that word "self help", simply because I believe that is stating the obvious…we should all know that we are responsible in helping ourselves. Anyway, I am one hundred percent in line with exiting a situation this way as we all need a space to just stretch, breathe and enjoy some free time! Let's just move along past b: death. That should never be your option on how to exit a situation. That is not a YOU solution, if you know what I mean.

Fourth and last: one of the designated points of departure from an expressway. Sometimes we need to know where the Pit Stops, Rest Areas and Refueling Stops are. We need to know these things ahead of time so that we may have the opportunity to get a fresh start before tackling whatever needs our attention at the time. This is where reliable good friends come in handy. They can give you guidance, help you to remember that your situation can be overcome and can give you the additive to your fuel to just keep you going to the next exit you may need.

So, do any of these exits look familiar, would be somthing you would consider taking when you find yourself heading towards a road you are not wanting to travel? Use them, use them to help you for a period of time, not to set up and stay. Your exit is temporary to help you gain whatever is needed to continue.

Speaking of continuing….I need to continue on my weekend journey. This exit has been nice, but its great to view the scenery. Here's looking at you!

Peace out….

Donna M.