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My family is a source of healing energy for me because I know that with them I can truly be myself.

While I always try to be my best no matter who I am with, I know that my family loves me unconditionally and that they want me to be me.

I am free from pressure when I am with my family because I know that their love for me is not dependent on my performance.

While I also have others in my life who back me up and help me out, I realize that most people who do so have at least some self-interest at heart.

This is not bad; it’s just life!

But with my family, I am confident that their love is based solely and permanently on the simple fact that we are family.

And nothing can ever change that.

I find it easy to relax with my family.

Because they know me inside and out, I am able to let go of the tendency to want to put on a show.

If I am happy or excited about something, I share it with them.

If I am sad or anxious, I share that as well.

I know my family wants to be a part of my inner life as much as I want to be a part of theirs.

I can speak the truth around them because I know that our relationship is based on authenticity and trust.

Life can be so challenging so I truly cherish my family’s support.

I love having this group of people with whom I can laugh or cry, share my deepest fears or fondest dreams, and who will always be a part of my life, no matter what.

How do you show you appreciate all that your family brings to your life?

How do you show your family that you care about their lives?

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March 10, 2018January 7, 2018

Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. – Marsha Petrie Sue

March 10, 2018January 7, 2018

How to Become More Passionate

When you have passion, you have a life energy that allows you to achieve your dreams.

Passion helps you get out of bed in the morning and seize the day!

But what can you do when you feel like you’ve lost your passion?

How Passion Benefits You

There are many benefits to being a more passionate person.

With an invigorating passion for life, you can enjoy sustainable energy that motivates and inspires you.

You’ll also enjoy more leisure time, quality relationships, and people will be drawn to you.

You’ll also enjoy an enthusiasm for life that can last a lifetime. It all starts with this simple thing called passion!

Developing Greater Passion

Everyone has their own unique path to developing greater passion in their lives.

Experiment with different strategies to find something that works for you.

Keep the following tips in mind as you seek your passions:

1. Follow your dreams.

Following your dreams is not a fairytale; it’s what you’re supposed to do in life!

If you’ve lost your passion, chances are you’ve been working towards a goal that’s not your true It’s time to evaluate your priorities.

Once you’re on a path to your true dreams, you’ll find your passion again.

2. Consider religion and spirituality.

Maybe it’s time to get more in touch with your spiritual side.

Many faiths deal with life’s tougher questions and they also provide purpose.

When you discover your purpose and feel it, you’ll also find passion.

3. Develop relationships.

It’s always a good idea to delve deeper into your relationships with your loved ones.

When you keep things fresh and try new things, you may also discover your passion.

You’ll look forward to new life events when everything is not as mundane.

Get To Know Yourself and Your Values

If you’re still confused when it comes to finding your passion, perhaps it’ll help to take stock of your true values.

Take a moment to write down your values.

It might seem like a silly exercise, but when you see everything written down on paper it may provide you with some clarity.

Everyone will have a different set of values; it’s what makes a person unique.

Once you’ve narrowed down your values, you can begin to see how you can honor them each day.

Add Spice to Your Life

Are you too caught up in preparing for a better future?

When you only care about having a good life in the future, you forget about the now, which is discouraging and burdensome.

Your happiness doesn’t reside in the future – it’s right here, right now!

Even though you may be an extremely busy person, it’s important to make yourself a priority.

Commit to taking a portion out of each day for yourself. It could be as few as 15 minutes, but it’ll make a difference.

Initially, you can use this time to plan out how you can follow interests that you feel passionate about.

Build a plan and take action.

It can be difficult to get past the planning stages, but following through with your plans is the most important part.

Small Steps to Something Big

Your small chunks of time spent pursuing your passions can result in spectacular results.

When you actually see the proof of your dreams realized, it’ll feed even more passion into you.

Your new goal will be to avoid breaking your successful new pattern.

Keep making yourself a priority and you’ll re-discover the passion in your life!

What do you need to do so you can continually learn and grow?

What do you need to do to sustain your passion on your life journey?

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March 9, 2018January 7, 2018

When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard”, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’ – Sydney Harris

March 9, 2018January 7, 2018

How to Create a Wealth Mindset

Wealth creation all starts with the mind.

If you have an abundance attitude and wealth mindset, you’ll be able to attract the financial success you deserve!

While there are many paths to wealth, once you discover the abundance mindset, you’ve set yourself up for actually achieving your dreams.

But how do you create this mindset in the first place?

Here are some techniques that will help you develop a wealth mindset:

1. Visualize your goal.

It’s not enough to just say you want to “be rich.”

You have to make the conscious decision to create a clear goal and visualize all the details.

It’s best to focus all of your energy on one thing rather than spreading yourself too thin.

2. Be specific. Break down your goal into minute details and start thinking about the exact steps you need to take in order to get there.

3. Break up the plan. The goal seems huge at first, but once broken down into smaller, more manageable steps, it doesn’t seem so bad.

Focus on each individual task that you need to complete, and then congratulate yourself once you achieve each step.

4. Take action. It’s easy to get caught up in the daydreaming and planning phases of your goals, but action is what it takes to get you there.

Your dreams become realities with action; otherwise they’ll just remain dreams forever.

5. Seek a mentor. Sometimes people are tempted to go at it alone, but you’re not alone in this world!

There are many out there that would like to see you succeed and it’s your responsibility to find these like-minded people.

Perhaps a business mentor or life coach may be just what you need to give you that extra push.

6. Focus on your thoughts.

If you’re experiencing confidence issues, it’s important to take time to focus on your thoughts.

Do you really believe that you can achieve wealth?

Are negative thoughts holding you back?

If necessary, remind yourself that wealth is possible and that success is a very real possibility for you as well.

7. Believe you deserve it. Believe that you are worthy of achieving wealth.

If you don’t think that you deserve it, you may unconsciously set yourself up for failure.

In turn, you may actually become the roadblock that prevents you from the wealth you deserve.

Believe In Yourself

Do you truly want wealth?

Then be willing to follow through on your action plan while maintaining a positive attitude.

In life there are plenty of snags in the road and your path to wealth won’t always be easy.

If you maintain the perseverance to achieve, you’ll be more willing to seek solutions and find success.

Remember that you have to start somewhere.

Take the time to truly appreciate your progress.

So for example, if you’ve doubled your salary, that’s a huge feat to be celebrated!

While you may not be rich yet, you’ve made progress on the way to wealth.

Keep focused on your goal and you’ll continue to build an unstoppable momentum.

How important is wealth in your life?

How has wealth brought you happiness?

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March 8, 2018January 7, 2018

I enjoy regular evenings out to help me let go, reflect, and relax.

March 8, 2018January 7, 2018

How to Find Peace in the Middle of Chaos

Life can get pretty chaotic.

No matter how much you accomplish, it always seems like there’s something else you should be doing or something more you should achieve.

In these moments, you have to take a step back to find the peace.

If you don’t find peace within the chaos, you’ll soon be leading a stressful and unfulfilling life.

While you may want to achieve as much as you can, you surely don’t want to lose yourself or your sanity in the process.

Tips For Finding The Peace

Follow these tips to reduce the stress in your life so you can find some peace:

1. Trim your schedule.

If you find that you’re taking on too much, it’s time to go over your schedule and drop what needs to go.

It’s hard to admit that you don’t have superpowers sometimes, so you must concentrate on giving yourself a manageable schedule.

2. Get organized. When your life feels chaotic, it’s probably disorganized.

You’ll feel out of whack and as if you don’t even know which end is up.

You can combat this feeling by staying organized, keeping lists, and valuing your time.

You can still take on a lot, but only if you’ve got an organized plan in place!

3. Plan an escape. Whether you need to get away from an ongoing busy life, or one chaotic situation, you have to give yourself an escape from time to time.

Plan a mini vacation or give yourself an evening if you’re short of time.

The point is that you need to make some time for yourself.

Read a book or play a video game, but do something that allows you to unwind.

4. Pace yourself. One way to manage chaos in a healthy way is to properly pace yourself.

You need to preserve your energy so you can make it through the day.

Doing so allows you to keep a clear head and rejuvenate your mind.

5. Practice a peaceful activity.

One easy way to maintain some peace is to take up a peaceful and relaxing activity.

Consider going to a yoga class or trying meditation.

These acts are not only relaxing, but they also allow you to adapt your thinking so you can regularly achieve a peaceful mindset.

6. Accept your situation.

A chaotic life can be overwhelming or even depressing at times.

Instead of promising yourself a better life in the future once the chaos is gone, you can give yourself one right now.

Accept that your life is in a chaotic state, but take the big step toward finding peace.

Find What Works For You

Most importantly, focus on slowing down, simplifying your life, and allowing yourself the chance to fix the imbalance you might be experiencing.

Even a small effort can help you in a big way.

If you’re taking the time to find peace, you can also create your personal definition of that peace.

That might be finding a person who can help you unload your problems, or perhaps you might enjoy journaling or reading inspirational books.

Whatever is peaceful for you, do it on a regular basis – for you and for those you love.

How have you brought peace into your life through relaxing your mind and body?

How have you surrounded yourself with people who help you become your best self?

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March 7, 2018January 7, 2018

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People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes. – Abigail Van Buren

Never wish life were easier, wish that you were better. – Jim Rohn

My family is a source of healing energy for me.

Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. – Marsha Petrie Sue

How to Become More Passionate

When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard”, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’ – Sydney Harris

How to Create a Wealth Mindset

I enjoy regular evenings out to help me let go, reflect, and relax.

How to Find Peace in the Middle of Chaos

Seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child. – Ron Wild