Welcome to my new blog entitled Betterment Network. What is The Betterment Network? While we are still VERY MUCH in our infancy, the idea behind TBN was to create a support group with sponsors sort of along the idea of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no 12-steps, but only one, and it follows the teachings of the secret power held by many great people before us. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is the most popular book on the subject at this time and is the basis for the creation for TBN. I highly recommend her work!
I followed The Secret when I met my future husband, even though he was dating someone else at the time and within 2 months- he was mine and we were inseparable! (this after about 15 years of being single and constantly dating the wrong man!) Marriage, adoption, housing changes, job changes etc etc all happened within the months that followed and I barely had time to breathe let alone focus on The Secret teachings that were not yet natural for me. Months later, when The Power came out, I anxiously bought it and regained my footing and my focus. I even created a vision board! While I had my soul mate, I still didn't have all the other things most people want - to be a great parent, wealth, health, career success and much more that is personal to me.
While I struggled to maintain my positive focus, I realized how difficult it is when life is swirling around you and wondered if others struggled like I did. Like probably most people, I sign up for a lot of inspirational email subscriptions, but really, who has time to read them? I have lots of friends on Facebook, but I don't have lots of friends. And certainly not many who I can contact and say - help, I need to refocus! They wouldn't have a clue what I am talking about!
It came to me one day that I wish I had someone I could connect with other than via email or FB. Just like when you call a service provider and can not reach an actual human being, I longed for someone to talk to instead of reading emails - most of which end up trying to sell you something! I am not sure how sponsors work for AA or other 12 step programs, but it seems to me, that when someone is struggling with an addiction and they are wavering in their sobriety, they contact their sponsor who supports and encourages them thru the bad time. (I hope I'm not over simplifying what a sponsor does) I decided I wanted a 'sponsor' who will help me with my addiction (negative or sabotaging thoughts) and help me get back on track - to become a Betterment Person.
The Betterment Network is in it's infancy. The goal is to connect people together so they can support/encourage one another when someone is having a tough time - much like a personal sponsor. But it is also our hope that we will be able to send out more than weekly encouragement to our members - via text, email, facebook and/or twitter. This is all still in the process of being worked out, so please bear with us. I've never texted or tweeted in my life! I have to chat with my 23 year old niece to learn how to do this!
We ARE NOT a professional mental health affiliate - and do not want to be thought of as one. We hope you will think of us more as a new found friend here to offer support when your old way of thinking creeps up on you.
Why the name Betterment? I wanted something that indicated 'to improve'. When looking at the definition, I also noticed that the word seems to pertain a lot to property. And what SHOULD we value most? What is our greatest asset?? Ourselves!!!!!!!!! We all want to be a 'better' person - so I am hoping that everyone who reads this will want to become a 'Betterment Person'!
Why Network? I hope this grows into a network of many who support and encourage one another!
So please become a follower of this blog. Leave feedback! And look for our Facebook Page where you can interact on our wall. We hope this will be a great journey together. Thanks for reading!!!!
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