Our actions always speak louder than words and integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Words are powerful by themselves but when they are backed by your actions that is when people really take notice. When we do not honor our words with our action, yes, other people may not notice but the one person most affected, is you. Even when you think no one is watching, stay true and honest with yourself.
Photo credit: click here.
Do you know that no one has a monopoly on creativity? No one can use up their creativity. Everyone has it and it can be amplified if you choose to incorporate activities that will enhance it. It only takes one creative idea for you to have the success you desire. I would often hear people say when I was a vendor at craft shows, “I wish I was creative” and my reply was, “You are. You just haven’t realized it yet.” Take time to cultivate your creativity.
Photo credit: click here.
On an out-of-town trip, I packed weights to workout with. It didn’t matter if the hotel had a gym or not because I was determined to exercise one way or another. That is when you realize that a healthy habit of exercise had taken root. Establishing healthy habits are a form of self care. Like with any change in your life, the hardest part is just getting started. Everyday make the commitment to yourself to make yourself a priority.
Photo credit: click here.
Many times when we think life is not going our way, is the time that life is redirecting you. We can get so catch up doing things in such a manner that is simply becomes a routine. The change up offers new possibilities that you could have missed without it. You may not see the blessing in the mess but once the smoke clears, that is when it’s time to look for the new opportunities. Life shakes you up to wake you up.
Photo credit: click here.
In times when the path of life seems quite lonely I remember that a caterpillar forms a cocoon around itself to be transformed into the beautiful butterfly. It takes the moments of isolation to allow us the find our inner strength, inner wisdom and inner peace. Use the quiet time to develop yourself and become familiar with who you are. Use the time to transform yourself into the beautiful butterfly that is within each of us.
Photo credit: click here.
Some of the best things in life happen when you least expect it. That’s the joy of staying open minded to new ideas, new concepts and new people. You don’t grow when you stay enclosed with the same thought patterns and social circles. Each new thing is an opportunity to grow either spiritually, mentally or emotionally. I have in the past said “what’s the worst thing that could happen?”, now I ask “what’s the best?”
Photo credit: click here.
The reason why things become uncomfortable to people is because we’ve changed just like if we loose weight or gain weight. We have to make the necessary changes to accommodate the changes. You are no longer the person you once were. Unlike weight gain, in life, we should want to expand and grow. There is nothing like becoming a bigger more expansive version of yourself through personal development. It truly makes you a more attractive person in the end.
Photo credit: click here.
My favorite saying is “I love it when a plan comes together.” – John “Hannibal” Smith (A-Team). It’s like each of us are unique puzzle pieces and when we get together with others you can see the bigger picture. You never know if they many have a solution to one of your challenges or you may have an answer for one of theirs. What’s amazing ids we all have “whys” but it is not until we come together with others that we can figure out the ‘”hows”.
Photo credit: click here.
A woman asked “faster alone, farther together?” I answered it takes both, at the right time. Working alone in the beginning helps to gain clarity and focus on your goals, but knowing when to shift gears to build your team will take you farther. A leader knows when it’s time to build. When driving a car with manual transmission, we have to pay attention to when the engine seems to be overworking, that’s when it’s time to shift. Accelerating always requires shifting into higher gears. Failing to shift at the right time may leave you revved up going no where.
Photo credit: click here.
There will come a time on your personal journey, that if you actually start to like the person you are becoming, you will make the conscious decision to eliminate all that no longer serves you. Those things are the distractions that block all the goodness that life offers up like the beautiful sunrises or breathtaking sunsets. Life gets more enjoyable and you start to enjoy who you are and the gifts that you discover within you. Life was meant to be enjoyed not endured.
Photo credit: click here.
Sweet N Social 