When discomfort arises within...

When discomfort arises within us, we either try to push it away or fix it by altering something in our outside world.  But most of the time the discomfort is thought created, blended with emotions of fear, worry or insecurity. Life hasn’t created it, our mind has.

Asking and getting help is the...

Asking and getting help is the first step on our journey to a better way of living. There is no shame in asking for help when it's needed for anything. Don't suffer in silence. The purpose of forgiveness is not to absolve someone of whatever they have done against you; but to free yourself from the pain and the anger that is keeping you stuck. When you forgive, you are better able to let go of the past and keep moving forward with your life.

Your mind can be a...

Your mind can be a battleground. A place hidden from others where the toughest of battles goes on daily. And when you allow self-defeating thoughts to dwell in your mind, you will think yourself into endless heartache, even depression. But you can change the way you think. Because most of life’s greatest lessons are learned through difficult experiences. You may have to hurt to know, you may have to fall to rise and you may have to lose it all to gain the life you want.

Quit the complaining...

Quit the complaining. While it's okay to express feelings of discontent sometimes, you have to be careful not to let it become a regular thing. Using positive thinking as a first response to something not going your way will help you change your situation and move forward.

Stop comparing yourself to...

Stop comparing yourself to others. Get real. Setting unrealistic expectations sets you up for failure. Unfortunately, success isn't an overnight thing, so burdening yourself with unrealistic expectations and deadlines will only lead to failure and disappointment. Instead, set realistic, small goals that constantly make you feel like you're winning.

Take more...

Take more responsibility. It's okay to just admit that you didn't achieve a goal. The more you force yourself to be self-aware and held accountably, the more you can strive for change. Taking responsibility instead of looking to escape will help you recognize which areas of your life can be improved. Change is the first step to breaking bad habits in your daily life.

Never over-think a...

Never over-think a dilemma. Answers only come when your mind is relaxed. Space allows things to fall into place and a calm attitude yields the best results. Moving forward from any difficult time is  about making small steps - learning new ways to do things as you go along. You're always only taking your next best step, not allowing what has taken place in your past or what could happen in your future over rule your choice now.