Showing posts with label life change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life change. Show all posts
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Breakthrough Your Limitations
Today you will learn how you can learn to beat your limitations.
Many people see limitations as something that is constant and unchanging. They see a concrete wall in which that cannot pass. This is the very reason that many people are leading unsatisfied and unfulfilled lives. It is also the number 1 reason that people are not living up to their full potential. Are you living up to your full potential? I can answer confidently that for you the answer is a resounding "NO!". (Otherwise, you would not still be reading this article)
Living beyond your current limitations is possible but only after you identify what those limitations are. There are only two types of limitations in your life. The first is a limitation imposed on you by another and the second type is a self-imposed limitation. These limitations may come in many different forms. They may be belief patterns that you have adopted throughout your life because someone in a position of authority or you admired told you they were true. Either way, you adopted these beliefs about yourself or your ability as truths that now govern your actions and decisions.
Another may be that of time. You may feel there is just not enough time to accomplish the things you think are needed to accomplish your goals. It may be the scheduling that is imposed upon you by your job or family responsibilities.
Finally, you may see a limitation regulated by resources; not enough money, not enough knowledge, not enough connections, etc...
To all of these things, I can speak only one word. Priority.
Does your desire to have something greater than you are currently expressing hold a greater priority in your life than the belief, restriction, or perceived lack that is holding you back?
Here Are 3 Steps That Will Allow You To Overcome Any Obstacle
1. Identify the area of dissatisfaction in your life and determine that you are going to make a change. Dissatisfaction is the birthplace of change. When you zero in on the very specific focus that has left you unsatisfied you are ready to move to step number 2. Do not go there until you can specifically identify the root of your limitation.
2. Make a list of the top five areas that you need to adjust your priorities in to feel satisfied in that area. You can do this by answering these questions honestly.
A. What habits do I have that monopolize my time? What habits can I replace them with to advance me toward my goal?
B. What disciplines do I have in my life that I can improve to free me to achieve success in this area? Are you taking care of your health by eating right, exercising, getting adequate rest?
C. Where is my focus? The focus or attention that you maintain will alter the direction that you go. When it comes to limitations it is summed up in this simple quote, "If you are focused on the limitation you will never see the potential."
3. Believe in yourself. This is a hard step because it requires you to think differently about yourself than you have in the past. Spend some time each day visualizing yourself doing and experiencing something that is beyond your limits. If you don't think you can run one mile, don't imagine yourself running two miles. Fully imagine the sounds, the smells, the sight of what it looks like as you are first to cross the finish line in a 20-mile race. Imagine the joy and exhilaration you feel as those that are dearest to you greet you with shouts of praise and encouragement. Make it so real you can taste the sweat! This is how you begin to believe in yourself greater than you have ever before.
When you believe in yourself you will begin to live like it. An amazing side effect of this is that others will begin to believe in you as well. When others believe in you they will stand by you and encourage you. This momentum created will push you past your limitations.
"To be in a different place, you
must be able to see what that place
looks like. Envision the lifestyle
you wish to have. Until you can see
it - you will not believe it and
until you believe it - you will never
receive it." -C. Nedland
Source
must be able to see what that place
looks like. Envision the lifestyle
you wish to have. Until you can see
it - you will not believe it and
until you believe it - you will never
receive it." -C. Nedland
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
7 Tips To Inspire Your Destiny and Life Purpose
Are you happy with your current situation in life? Your answers could range from yes, no, maybe; then you start pondering and have these strange thoughts that have been recurring every time you ask yourself this question. You sigh these thoughts out with well, sure, kind of, not really honestly, whatever...
You don’t know why or what is it, but you feel that there is something lacking. So you sit there, physically and emotionally exhausted, and wallow in self-pity because you cannot get out of that dark tunnel.
Just like that man in the story, what we need is a light at the end of that tunnel. That light could metaphorically speak to your purpose in life. You don’t know which direction to take or you’re scared from not knowing what lies ahead of you? Maybe what you actually need is a beacon of light, a purpose, to inspire and motivate you not just to move forward but to actually do a significant change in your life.
For some, finding their purpose is easy while for many, it is difficult and so they come away frustrated and dissatisfied. They cannot find their light. Sometimes however, one needs not to simply find it as you could create your own light.
You could use your own match or some friction to ignite that fire. Sometimes, it’s helpful to hear words of wisdom and advice from our ancient thinkers. What’s the best way to do that but to hear some from Socrates, the father of philosophy. Maybe his words could ignite a fire in your heart you never thought would be possible:
#1. Know Thyself
This basically means self-reflection, knowing your purpose starts with knowing yourself. It could serve as a means of awakening and discovering your inner soul, what is it saying, what does it want?
From there, it is possible to unlock the ways to live your life with meaning and a sense of fulfillment. Know yourself by asking these soul searching questions once in a while:
Why am I here?
Where do I want to go or to be?
What is my heart’s desires?
What do I want to change?
What can I do, what is my potential?
These questions would be helpful in assessing your passion and interest, and in turn, give you a direction in which road to take. Also, take notes of your answers and compare them to your previous ones in order to see the changes and developments.
When it becomes hard for you to answer these questions, you could seek help from others.
Having a little chat with some people who know you like your parents and friends could help you unravel some things about yourself.
#2. Think For Yourself
Sometimes, what makes it difficult for many to discover their inner souls is that they are denying themselves this self-knowledge. Aside from being difficult, self-knowledge could be painful to some.
As a young girl, you grew up with a passion for ballet and then people start telling mean things about your dancing, that you’re not really good. You’re hurt and so you hide your shoes away and play small even though you are dying to show the world what you can do. You think you are not talented enough, and you let others extinguish that fire.
There would always be a battle between wants and couldn’t. People will tell you what you couldn’t do but in order to have that purpose, to live that meaningful life, you should know that only you could say what you couldn’t do.
#3. Seeking To Become Better
As mentioned earlier, purpose cannot only be found but also created. It does not come easily to everyone and it could be a long and gradual process so you could start by wanting to have that significant change then seeking it.
Set your purpose, own it.
#4. To be is to do
#5. Be aware of the bareness of a busy life
For some, being busy equates to having your purpose in life. You have a busy job, you have children to take care of, or those sort of things that you write in your planners.
However, it would not hurt to take some days off, take a little break and just live in the moment. Busyness creates an illusion that you are living you’re life but there are actually more important things that you are missing on. Give yourself some time to reconsider the things you are doing in a daily basis.
#6. The unexamined life is not worth living
Others might be wondering, how would I know if this is really my purpose? Go back to tip 1, know thyself, and ask yourself those questions again. What more should you be doing everyday to bring you not just personal purpose but also affecting other people around you?
Your sense of purpose change from time to time and we cannot actually determine that your purpose at one time would be the same for another year or a decade.
Assess and evaluate your life if it’s exactly what you wanted it to be, and the rest is up to you.
#7. Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued
At the end of it, Socrates would ask us not just to set a life purpose but a good life purpose, a virtuous one which would also bring good to others.
Source
You don’t know why or what is it, but you feel that there is something lacking. So you sit there, physically and emotionally exhausted, and wallow in self-pity because you cannot get out of that dark tunnel.
Just like that man in the story, what we need is a light at the end of that tunnel. That light could metaphorically speak to your purpose in life. You don’t know which direction to take or you’re scared from not knowing what lies ahead of you? Maybe what you actually need is a beacon of light, a purpose, to inspire and motivate you not just to move forward but to actually do a significant change in your life.
For some, finding their purpose is easy while for many, it is difficult and so they come away frustrated and dissatisfied. They cannot find their light. Sometimes however, one needs not to simply find it as you could create your own light.
You could use your own match or some friction to ignite that fire. Sometimes, it’s helpful to hear words of wisdom and advice from our ancient thinkers. What’s the best way to do that but to hear some from Socrates, the father of philosophy. Maybe his words could ignite a fire in your heart you never thought would be possible:
#1. Know Thyself
This basically means self-reflection, knowing your purpose starts with knowing yourself. It could serve as a means of awakening and discovering your inner soul, what is it saying, what does it want?
From there, it is possible to unlock the ways to live your life with meaning and a sense of fulfillment. Know yourself by asking these soul searching questions once in a while:
Why am I here?
Where do I want to go or to be?
What is my heart’s desires?
What do I want to change?
What can I do, what is my potential?
What inspires me?
These questions would be helpful in assessing your passion and interest, and in turn, give you a direction in which road to take. Also, take notes of your answers and compare them to your previous ones in order to see the changes and developments.
When it becomes hard for you to answer these questions, you could seek help from others.
Having a little chat with some people who know you like your parents and friends could help you unravel some things about yourself.
#2. Think For Yourself
Sometimes, what makes it difficult for many to discover their inner souls is that they are denying themselves this self-knowledge. Aside from being difficult, self-knowledge could be painful to some.
As a young girl, you grew up with a passion for ballet and then people start telling mean things about your dancing, that you’re not really good. You’re hurt and so you hide your shoes away and play small even though you are dying to show the world what you can do. You think you are not talented enough, and you let others extinguish that fire.
There would always be a battle between wants and couldn’t. People will tell you what you couldn’t do but in order to have that purpose, to live that meaningful life, you should know that only you could say what you couldn’t do.
#3. Seeking To Become Better
As mentioned earlier, purpose cannot only be found but also created. It does not come easily to everyone and it could be a long and gradual process so you could start by wanting to have that significant change then seeking it.
Set your purpose, own it.
#4. To be is to do
Of course, after you set your purpose, you need to act it. Wear your heart out in your sleeves. If you can picture in your head what you are supposed to be or what can make you happy, take it into action.
#5. Be aware of the bareness of a busy life
For some, being busy equates to having your purpose in life. You have a busy job, you have children to take care of, or those sort of things that you write in your planners.
However, it would not hurt to take some days off, take a little break and just live in the moment. Busyness creates an illusion that you are living you’re life but there are actually more important things that you are missing on. Give yourself some time to reconsider the things you are doing in a daily basis.
#6. The unexamined life is not worth living
Others might be wondering, how would I know if this is really my purpose? Go back to tip 1, know thyself, and ask yourself those questions again. What more should you be doing everyday to bring you not just personal purpose but also affecting other people around you?
Your sense of purpose change from time to time and we cannot actually determine that your purpose at one time would be the same for another year or a decade.
Assess and evaluate your life if it’s exactly what you wanted it to be, and the rest is up to you.
#7. Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued
At the end of it, Socrates would ask us not just to set a life purpose but a good life purpose, a virtuous one which would also bring good to others.
Source
Monday, May 28, 2018
Tony Robbins: A Story that Will Change Your LIFE
Tony Robbins story amazes me! Makes me wonder if he is driven to help people break free of limitations that hold them back, people like his dad whom he couldn't help at such a young age! What do you think?
7 Steps to Self-Fulfillment
Introduction: The Path to True Happiness
Self-fulfillment is more than material wealth or social status—it’s about aligning your mind, actions, and values. True contentment comes from within and reflects in your daily habits, thoughts, and relationships.
Here are 7 actionable steps to cultivate self-fulfillment and happiness.
1. Surround Yourself with Positivity
Your environment influences your mindset. Spend time with people who uplift you and inspire growth. Avoid constant exposure to negativity, gossip, or toxic behaviors.
Action Tip: Identify three people who energize you and three who drain you. Increase time with the positive influencers and limit exposure to the negative.
2. Visualize Success
Goal-setting is the cornerstone of personal growth. Create tangible goals, visualize success, and outline actionable steps. Tools like vision boards help translate abstract ideas into reality.
Action Tip: Spend five minutes each morning visualizing your ideal life. Imagine achieving your goals in vivid detail.
3. Celebrate Your Wins
Acknowledging achievements, no matter how small, reinforces motivation and self-worth. Rewards create positive feedback loops that sustain progress.
Action Tip: Keep a success journal. Each day, note one accomplishment and celebrate it meaningfully.
4. Take Charge of Your Happiness
You are ultimately responsible for your life. Avoid blaming others for your circumstances; instead, take proactive steps to create fulfillment.
Action Tip: Identify one area where you feel powerless. Determine three actions you can take today to regain control.
5. Help Others
Generosity and contribution amplify your sense of purpose. Sharing skills, time, or resources fosters connection and enhances personal satisfaction.
Action Tip: Volunteer, mentor, or assist someone today. Reflect on how it affects your mood and outlook.
6. Take Care of Yourself
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Prioritize rest, nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being to maintain the energy to thrive.
Action Tip: Schedule one self-care activity daily. Treat it as non-negotiable.
7. Focus on Gratitude
A grateful mindset reframes challenges as opportunities. Recognizing blessings, no matter how small, shifts perspective from scarcity to abundance.
Action Tip: Keep a gratitude journal. Each night, list three things you’re thankful for.
Long-Term Fulfillment
Self-fulfillment is an ongoing journey. By implementing these steps consistently, you’ll cultivate resilience, purpose, and happiness. Daily rituals and conscious decisions shape a life aligned with your values.
Happiness is not found outside of you; it is nurtured from within.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018
Afraid of Change - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you a person who cannot seem to go out of your comfort zone?
What does it feel like to move toward something that you are not comfortable with?
If you want to be successful and take charge of everything in your life, then you would have to do some major changes and start willing yourself to get up and get out of your comfort zone. Perhaps one of the big reasons why you don't want to get out of your comfort zone is because you are so afraid of change.
You fear the idea that everything will change around you and you don't know how to cope with it. Keep in mind that change happens every day and you will certainly experience changes in your life. Learn to be flexible and have the courage to face these changes in your life. Here are some tips on how embrace change.
Think of Change as an Upgrade
You may not like to get out of your comfort zone because it involves so many changes that may cause you to have anxiety attacks. However, not all changes are bad. Actually, life changes are life lessons that mold your personality and make you a better person. Think of it as an upgrade, which can help you cope with the many challenges in your life. Leaving your comfort zone is a learning experience that gives you so many lessons to become stronger. . An upgrade is always a good thing so don't be afraid to go out there and experience those changes.
Trust Yourself
Change can be scary. Particularly, if you not confident enough in yourself to accept the challenge given to you. Going through changes and doing things that are entirely out of your control are unsettling. Change will totally take you out of your comfort zone(!)
Give yourself more credit than this. You are here today to learn and bring what you learn to the table and strong enough to face these challenges. Think of those times when you've dealt with big changes in your life and how you made it through. Never allow yourself to be defeated because in the end, you will always figure out what to do.
Changes are also Opportunities
Opportunities may come in many forms. Mostly, changes in your life are the opportunities that will lead you to success. If the lessons are not taken up... unfortunately they repeat themselves one way or another.
Changing your career or doing something new will open new opportunities to enrich your life. Sometimes, good things come in unexpected ways. Next time you leave your comfort zone, remember not to panic easily because this new situation might lead you to something greater and better.
There are still many ways on how you can avoid being fearful of change. You may not realize it yet but you are capable of so many good things. Change is inevitable. You have what it takes to move and weave through life without hurting yourself and the people around you.
Have faith in yourself and you will eventually embrace the lessons put forward to you.
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