READY - SET -- GO! ---

By d.Merzo

Is a heartwarming story about a father who bestows his daughter valuable gifts that money could not buy. His thoughtful giving of these three simple words began as childlike play and became what launched a positive mindset, self-confidence, and an inner fire that ignited motivation. These powerful words initiated important skills that brought about massive changes to her life.

This inspirational book shares dynamic potential that springs forth from the words Ready, Set, Go. The energy flowing from these words automatically extinguishing fear, anxiety, doubt, and removes worry. This vibration ripples into the mind, cultivating a path for improving self-image, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-regulation.

The chapters contain strategies to fire up your inner strength to become motivated and techniques to develop new habits. They make you more productive, focused, better equipped to make decisions, able to set boundaries, and become more resilient.

This undeniably is the go-to book when negative thinking germinates confusion, anxiety, chronic worry and lack of motivation enters into your life. The words profoundly generate optimism to see beyond the glass as half full. They deliver a natural pathway for courage, fortitude, and confidence to tackle whatever is around the corner.

READY - SET -- GO! --- is a trusted power source that releases vital sparks to ignite motivation and propel your life forward. These words truly validate that some of the simplest things in life are often the most effective.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Nov 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9781665746090

d.Merzo

Deborah is a Master Certified ADHD Coach, Executive Function Strategist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Practitioner, Laughter Yoga Coach, Adjunct Professor and Group Facilitator. Deborah is focused on empowering adults, professionals, and parents of children with Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorders and Executive Function Deficits by furnishing strategies and skills for self-improvement. She presents workshops on ADHD topics for women and speaks at varying venues. As a Laughter Yoga Coach, she is successful at providing mental, emotional, and physical health. Her education includes a BA in Education and a MS in Special Education. She is widowed and lives in California.

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A MOTIVATIONAL PUSH TO PROPEL

YOUR LIFE FORWARD

READY –

SET ––

GO! –––

Three Simple Words That Immediately Fire Up

•Self-Esteem

•Self-Confidence

•Resilience

•Positive Thinking

•Optimism

d.Merzo

Copyright © 2023 d.Merzo.

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This book is a work of non-fiction. Unless otherwise noted, the author and the publisher make no explicit guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and in some cases, names of people and places have been altered to protect their privacy.

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ISBN: 978-1-6657-4608-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-4610-6 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-4609-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2023911547

Archway Publishing rev. date: 10/24/2023

DEDICATION

~ A Tribute to My Dad, In Celebration of His Memory ~

In gratitude for the significant impact his inspirational words had in crystalizing the manner in which I live my life.

                       

In appreciation for providing me the foundation for cultivating my self-confidence.

                       

In furnishing me with an inner tool that continues to fuel my motivation to believe, I Can Achieve Anything.

TI AMIO

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION: AN SO IT BEGINS…

Chapter 1

I CAN SPELL IT, BUT WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

The Vital Importance Of Unlocking Motivation

Self-Motivation Takes A Front Row Seat

The Ins And Outs Of Motivation

Chapter 2

IF I CAN’T ORDER IT ONLINE, HOW DO I GET MOTIVATION?

READY~ SET~~ GO!~~~ The Midas Touch

READY~ SET~~ GO!~~~ Action Plan

Magical Powers Of Laughter And Positive Self-Talk

Chapter 3

WHEN THE MIND AND BODY TEAM UP TOGETHER

The Brains Microphone Helps You Hear

A Splash of Color Helps You See

The Formula That Gets The Job Done

Chapter 4

MENTAL INFLUENCERS THAT PROMOTE THE THREE SELF’S

Self- Image

      Self -Esteem

Self-Confidence

Chapter 5

SUSTAINING MOTIVATION REQUIRES A MENTAL DIET AND THE BIG THREE

MENTAL DIET

Mindfulness

      Resilience

Self-Regulation

THE BIG THREE

Sleep

      Nutrition

            Exercise

Chapter 6

THE BRAIN WHISPERS THAT SABOTAGE MOTIVATION

The Feelings of Fear, Anxiety and Self-Doubt

Overthinking Causes Analysis Parlysis

Perfectionism Leads To Procrastination

Chapter 7

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL

The Neurodiverse ADHD Community

Setting The Myth Straight, People With ADHD Aren’t Lazy

READY~ SET~~GO!~~~ Little Effort, Big Pay Off

Chapter 8

BE THE ENGINE THAT COULD

Create A Championship Mindset

Good Choices Welcome Better Decisions

Schedules and Routines Go Together Like PeanutButter and Jelly

Epilogue

WRAPPING IT UP

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

READY –

SET ––

GO! –––

Like a lotus flower,

We too have the ability

To rise from the mud,

Bloom out of the darkness

And radiate into the world.

Unknown

INTRODUCTION

AND SO IT BEGINS…

INTRODUCTION: AN SO IT BEGINS…

There is a saying, not all hero’s wear capes. This certainly applied to my dad. A devoted father, humble, compassionate and soft-spoken man, he was not one to engage in frivolous conversation. When he spoke, it always came from a place of ageless wisdom. I am mindful that his words carried underlying messages that were the impetus of me developing a positive self-image and self-confidence. The childlike simplicity of these words, jump started my belief I am good enough to be whatever I want to be.

Little did I know, his words were a valuable gift given to me on a silver platter, that I now share with others. This book honors the impact of the words my father spoke loud and clear, READY~ SET~~ GO! ~~~.

As a child, when people asked what my dad did for a living, I would vociferously shout, He works for Elsie the Cow and drives a big truck full of ice cream! His career with Borden’s Milk Company began as a youngster placing sticks in popsicles and fudgesicles after school. I recall him telling me he was so good at his job, even the conveyer belt had a hard time keeping up with him. This momentum prompted his coworkers to start calling him Lighting. The nickname Lite stuck with him regardless of what position he held within the company during his forty-plus year career.

The secret he shared centered around the clicking of the conveyor belt. This distinctive sound brought about three magical words he said out loud, READY~ SET~~ GO~~~. They gave him the confidence that enhanced his physical capability to become more engaged in what he was doing.

These same three elementary words gave me the motivation to take on challenges, the strength to try, and the persistence to keep going, despite difficulties I would face in life.

Even when situations did not turn out the way I expected, I had an inherent sense that I was going to be okay and I could and would bounce back. These words were my personal code I used to bypass doubt and fear. They became my link to resilience.

He coached me to breathe and pause before automatically believing the negative voice in my head. This valuable advice grounded my thoughts when I was reluctant, fearful, upset, and unsure of myself. The catchphrase, Ready~ Set~~