Transformers

toc We are a group of ladies who are transforming themselves for the better and for Lifebushido!

Meet our members!

Becky Fisher, Leader, Kyle TX, beckyfisher1960@gmail.com Whitney Blevins, Scribe, Germantown, Ky- whitneyblevins2014@gmail.com

Sheala Castillo, Visionary, The Transformers, Harlingen, TX, ShealaSCastillo@gmail.com

Get to know The Transformers = = = =

= = Our Passion Paragraphs

Becky
My passion is my family. As a young mother I crafted a business that gave us freedom to enjoy life but found that it was little things that meant the most. Making sure I was home from the office in time for the school bus was one of the major things that the business allowed me to accomplish. I would get home and brew a pot of tea and have a cookie or two with my daughters to help them wind down. Such a little thing at the time, but many years later I spoke to my daughters college chaplain and she mentioned that it had been a topic about cherished childhood memories in one of their meetings. Now, as grandparents, we have moved from Florida (in our early retirement) to Texas so as not to miss the childhood of our only grandchild. We enjoy being a major support and do everything we can to be there and to enjoy the little things with her so she has sweet memories as well.

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Whitney
My passion is my family, they are my #1 priority in life. I have a seven year old son who is my pride and joy and I live and breathe to make him happy and give him everything I didn’t have. But like every other parent, I need ‘me’ time as well. I have a huge passion for cooking. I have been cooking and throwing stuff together ever since my mother allowed me in the kitchen, which was pretty young considering I had to use a chair to stand up on so I could reach the counter!! I now appreciate my mom’s patience that I know I probably pushed a few times. I love cooking so much that I signed up for two semesters worth of courses at a local Culinary Arts Institute. Although I love cooking overall, my favorite thing would be baking! I make a amazing raspberry swirl cheesecake!!!

Sheala
Aren’t you amazed at passionate people? Those who will put their life on the line for a cause? I believe that everyone is passionate about something. The question is, what are you passionate about? In order to understand my passion you have to know what my life is like first. I am a stay at home Mom and I know that this is sometimes viewed as an easy lifestyle; I know I thought that before I became a parent. I couldn’t have been more wrong. My days are filled with mostly unpleasant smells that come from dirty diapers, spit-ups; the list goes on and on. I have to deal with sleepy time cries, boo boo cries, and sometimes I can’t help but want to take a nap myself just to maintain sanity. But what gets me though the day is my passion, my passion to teach my daughter, protect her, love her, and prepare her for the future. Being a parent is the most difficult yet gratifying job I have ever had the privilege of experiencing and I couldn’t be more grateful. = =

= = Our Perfect Job Paragraphs

Becky   I've been searching for a role using the 'perfect job concept' for many years. I've always found some things missing in my various roles and including tasks that I really didn't enjoy. I loved the freedom my own business gave me and I loved the team aspect of my time with The Walt Disney Company. Combining the two, where I have the freedom to do the tasks in which I excel as well as have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with teammates and clients would create the special fulfilling role for which I've been searching.

I enjoy working alone as it gives me a sense of personal accomplishment but I also enjoy being part of a team that is working towards a common goal. I believe that our abilities as a team grow exponentially rather than individually added together for as iron sharpens iron we all become better by the process of building. The synergy of the TEAM concept resonates with me - Together Everyone Achieves More.

My giftings are in leadership and administration while my personality type is imaginative and creative. I am happy with being a leader if necessary - which happens often, but if I am not the designated leader I tend to gravitate to being the leaders 'right-hand-man' due to my gift of administration and desire to build relationships. I tend to look at life and situations as how they can be rather than as they are. As a relationship builder I enjoy speaking with clients to help them build their business. I love Social Media and being part of a global community. I enjoy the technical, behind the scenes aspect of social media platforms using the Field of Dreams analogy: if you build it, they will come.

Physical work locations feel confining to me so, while my workspace is a spare room away from the distractions of the house, I am equally at home taking my laptop outside on the patio or even downstairs in front of the television. I can be easily distracted so I do make an attempt to have my work periods time-blocked and in the office so I can focus. I am more productive before noon and after 7pm. My household is just me and my husband, with frequent visits from my small granddaughter, so any place I choose is fairly quiet. As my preference is to work at home I have every day free, other than the day I choose to unplug fully - when that goal is actually achieved!

At the moment, my reason for working is for the good of the family. My husband cannot hold a full-time 9-5 daily job due to health concerns so my working is necessary. We also have long term goals that require my participation to achieve. Even without the immediate need to work I don't think I could function fully without work of some sort. Should the Prize Patrol show up at my front door in the near future I still feel the need to do some sort of work for personal fulfillment.

My perfect job combines the above elements which allow me the freedom to be true to myself, to be a blessing to others, and to use my talents to help others achieve their goals. Working in my pajamas is just a delightful perk!

Whitney
Everyone has their ‘perfect job’ description in their mind throughout life. For me, the perfect job means so much, as a stay at home mother the perfect job allows me to be home and watch my child grow up. My perfect job lets me use my communication skills to work with people on a daily base and helping them with their needs. I have always had a customer service type of job and over the years and courses taken; I really do enjoy communicating with people. I do enjoy working alone and really do better alone but I also like participating in groups and working together to accomplish the same goals; two minds is better than one sometimes!

My top three functional work skills would include communication, organization and problem solving. I enjoy making new relationships and listening to people and helping them in any way I can. My whole life revolves around organization; I strongly believe I may have a touch of OCD when it comes to my life and being organized. If I run onto a problem, I like sitting down and solving that problem. Which may be why I was such a math nerd in high school, I challenged myself signing up for Calculus my senior year and proud to say I passed with an ‘A’.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I have a home office I use for any work related assignments. But sometimes take my work outside; I live in the country surrounded by woods so it’s pretty quiet outside where I don’t have to worry about distractions. My most productive time during the day now, is when my son leaves for school. He gets on his bus around 6:30am and gets home around 3:30pm, so I have plenty of time to get my work done. Once he gets home, I try to pull myself away from the computer or work assignments that way I can be on mommy duty. Once I get him squared away and have supper done ill go back to whatever needs to be done. I could easily get in 20-25 hours of work in a week.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">My son is what I live and breathe for, but I am my own person and I have my own needs. Working from home will not only let me be here for son but it will also give me a hobby and ‘me’ time. I like the thought of bringing extra money in the household and contributing with my husband instead of just being the wife/mommy who just does house duties.

Sheala
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The perfect job entails so much, especially for a mother such as myself who would like to continue her commitment to her child at the same time. I enjoy interacting with people and making them happy so first and foremost I would like some interaction to keep me feeling connected with the client. I truly enjoy creating advertisements first and foremost, which is funny because I am nearly done perusing a bachelor degree in Business Administration with Accounting as my major. I have set up a home office in my master bedroom and believe that the décor helps me relax and really let my creativity flow. My most productive times of the day are when it is dead silent, so late at night is best. I am working to supplement my family’s income and help afford all the extra fun things in life. Ideally the perfect job for me would be 15 – 20 hours a week or 60 – 80 hours a month.

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= = Our Top 3 Goals

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Becky

 * Family**

Unplug completely one day per week

Be 'in the moment' more when Baby Danger is around
 * Since my husband has an unpredictable schedule it's easier for me to work when he isn't home. My unplugging will probably be more like 4 6-hour stretches in a week until we can find a balance

Say 'yes' to more invitations
 * I find myself being absorbed by work since she gets here around 4:30 a few nights a week. If Poppop is home (and he usually is home at that time) she usually focuses on him but pops in to visit with me. I moved here to NOT miss her childhood so balancing this with my unplugging time is becoming a priority.


 * This goes back to being absorbed by work and finding a balance. I've made a lot of progress on this one!


 * Health**

Walk or exercise at least 3 times per week


 * We recently moved and my treadmill has been unavailable. 100 degree heat makes me want to stay in the house, too. I also tend to want to have a companion when I walk and I'm so new here in the neighborhood that I don't really know anyone yet. A place for the treadmill is going to be be found shortly and this goal will be met!

Stop biting my nails


 * Nasty habit, have done it my whole life. I was able to stop for about 9 years in my 40's but started again. I was able to stop by using acrylic nails then to get me started on breaking the habit and was able to take them off after a year or so and continue with not biting. I've felt like the acrylics were a frivolous purchase the last few years as I don't have nearly the amount of disposable income as I had then. I'm not doing so well with this one.

Get my diet back under control


 * This one will probably take care of itself with regular exercise. I need to start doing Ttapp BWO+ at least 4 times a week (15 minutes) but I get so absorbed in reading or working that it slips my mind and I remember 3 days later while I'm in the grocery store. I'm going to add this to my planner.


 * Business**

Read 12 self-building books per year


 * This one was originally business books but I can't seem to get into the habit because most of them are so dry. I'm opting for more self-help uplifting positive books instead. I'll choose one, divide the chapters to a per week number and go from there. I tend to read other books on my Kindle but am not finding these types of books enjoyable on my device.

Focus on time-blocking strategies to get stuff done


 * I like printed planners but feel hemmed in by their rigidity. Today I ordered the Uncalendar which is more free-form and should be better for me.

Replace my pants-job salary with a variety of at home gigs


 * I'm working on it and it will be close within the next 6 months. I have three that I am working part-time with free-form schedule so the variety I need is available and the freedom I need is accomplished as well

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Whitney
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Relationships - family, friends, community <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will talk to my husband one on one without any interruptions for at least an hour every night

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. I will find more activities/crafts to do with my son throughout the week

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">3. I will make some kind of contact with my inner family; mom, dad, sister, step-mom at least once a week

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Health- physical and mental

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will take my directed fish oil pills everyday like I am supposed to

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. I will take a walk everyday to give my mind a rest and also get my body moving

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">3. Every day I will make ‘me’ time rather it is turning cell phone off, painting my nails, or weeding my flower beds.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Personal - personal such as fun, spiritual, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will go on vacation to the Smokey Mountains in October

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. I will attend church at least 3 Sundays in a month

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">3 I will have my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving that way I can enjoy Christmas without all the stress

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Sheala
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Health - physical, mental <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. Begin walking with my daughter 3 times a week <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. Start back up clean eating on weekdays

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Relationships - family, friends, community, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will visit my Grandparents 2 days a week <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. I will make time every Sunday to invite a new friend from church to Lunch

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Finances - money/things, house, non-business, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will pay off GM Credit Card

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Business - business, career, work, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. I will contribute $500 more a month

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Personal - personal such as fun, spiritual <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. We will take a trip out of the State

= =  Our Focus on Unique Talents Paragraphs

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Becky
I'm a relationship builder and believe that when the relationship is solid all other challenges can be overcome by remembering the relationship is first and all other things are secondary.

I think outside the box and can see what should be - and can be - rather than seeing the walls that are erected.

I am happiest when I feel I have the freedom to do things for people and make things happen that will satisfy them or make them happy.

My unique ability is encouraging others to see what their best can be and help them toward that goal.

Things I like to do best:

Read: I like to lose myself in a story Crafting: I love to create something from nothing. I grew up in a large family with no money so creativity naturally occurred. Dream: I like to see the big picture in my head and move toward it. Visit: I love a cup of tea with an old friend Family: I like being a part of the support system for my granddaughter Cook: I love to make dishes for my family and friends Travel: I love to meet new people and visit new places Genealogy: I love to hunt for my ancestors Social Media: I love to visit with faraway friends and keep updated on their lives

10 Best Habits:

I try to see the bright side of all situations I try to always be a good friend I try not to judge others as I don't know their journey I try to keep a picture of the plan in my head so I know where we are headed I try to appreciate where I am at the moment I give myself wholly to relationships I try to find an answer to a problem myself before asking for help If I don't succeed I am not afraid to keep trying I try to be a blessing to those around me I try to be an encouragement to others

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Whitney
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">A unique talent of mine is organization. When it comes to organizing, I go crazy with it! I can organize and reorganize things all day long if you let me. Maybe a bit of OCD from what my family tells me! I can turn anything messy into something absolutely beautiful after I am done with it. I am in love with baskets, plastic bins, labels, folders, etc!! I am an organizing junkie without a doubt!! In my home, office, car everything has its own special place! I am also very good with time management; I am the person who is turning things in early or showing up to events early. It is a pet peeve of mine for someone to be running late. My husband is the exact opposite and leaves the house at the time we are expected to be there! I guess it’s true what they say, opposites do attract!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Things I like to do best:
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Organizing: I love buying baskets and bins and incorporated them in my home. I love making labels and creating systems that help keep my family and I on track.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Event Planning: I love planning birthday parties and events. I am currently planning a baby shower for my best friend’s first baby. If event planning could be successful around my area, I would totally do it!
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Reading: My son and I spend a lot of time at the library. My step mom is the library director so I tend to get first dibs on new books and even movies as well!
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Cooking: I love baking sweets for my family/friends.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Horses: I grew up on a farm caring for horses. They are beautiful creatures.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Scrapbooking: I love creating pages highlighting memories.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Pictures: I take pictures all the time, I am not talking about taking “selfies”, I mean actually taking pictures of moments in my family’s life!
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Hunting: I have a compound bow and I am not afraid to use it!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">10 Best Habits
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I work hard at anything I do
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I always have a plan
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I always offer positive insight
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I avoid negativity
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I always remind myself any situation can always be worse
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I put myself in other peoples shoes instead of judging them
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I am always available to listen to a friend in need
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">If I am put in a negative situation, I remove myself from it quickly
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I try to keep myself on a schedule daily
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I work on something rather its house chores, crafts or work until I am completely satisfied with it

=Sheala=

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I am an active member in my church and a new program just started called “New Friends Ministry”. This program is responsible for recognizing new people who are guests and making sure that they are welcomed, informed, and if they decide to return find their place in the church whether it be in the preschool classes for their kids, couples groups, college classes etc. The reason my friend said that I would be perfect for helping with this ministry is because I have the gift of gab. Not only gab, but I am a friendly person who genuinely likes meeting and getting to know new people. That is my <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">unique talent <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, I am able to meet and befriend people from all walks of life. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> During the recruiting process I completed the Unique Talent exercise and found the following: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Talkative: I am confident enough to socialize with others o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Motivated: To love others and make a difference o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Inspiring: I can see great things in others and that it inspires me to mold and change myself for the better o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Humble: I am always willing to learn from others and put them first o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Passion: When I decide to do something my passion drives me to do my best o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Driven: I am always looking to learn from others <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always focus on the good in people o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always smile o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always am intrigued by differences in people o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always see the positive in others o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always strive for positivity in myself o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always try to be helpful o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always try to be grateful o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always try to be kind o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always try to work hard o <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I always try to aim for a pure heart.
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Unique ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Abilities – ****<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Talent ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> + Passion **
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten Best Habits - **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> What are your best habits that you do automatically to produce your best results?

Our Personality Profiles

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Becky <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">What Animal Are You? Profile - Enterprising Crocodile - and it fits perfectly! I've always been an 'idea' person with the motto of "Let's DO this!".

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Raw Personality Indicator - The Inspirational Enthusiast - It fits so well it's almost spooky. I crave freedom and love building relationships. Stability and security really don't hit my Top 3 list and I have been jokingly accused of being bi-polar due to the speed in which I can shift from Grumpy to Happy.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Whitney <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">What Animal Are You? Profile - Efficient Cheetah - I absolutely love this!!! For one, the cheetah just so happens to be my favorite animal and two I believe myself to be very efficient!!!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Raw Personality Indicator - <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Obligated Loyalist - It fits so well its pretty scary! I enjoy taking these little quizzes especially when the answer matches you 100%!!!

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Sheala <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">What Animal Are You? Profile - Enduring Wildebeest - I must say, the description was pretty spot on, especially when it came to my resilience and determination.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Raw Personality Indicator -Outgoing Organizer <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> - I think it's pretty accurate, I like the term organized better than the OCD traits my family uses! = =

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