Start Creating A Life Plan With Passion Concepts For A Life Of Purpose And Success

Take enthusiastic action towards living your life by design. Without it, passion and purpose and the enthusiasm to persevere are void.

Dedicate to yourself:

Yes, be dedicated and as well to those you love to produce strongly a life you can love.

Instead of responding, devote to producing from your heart and soul, out of love rather than fear.

Embrace and recognize:

Grab on to the idea that each instant is best regardless of its outcome. If you are not pleased with the result, choose to use that instant and one that is holy to discover and make the suitable shift.

Dwell entirely in an area of your mind on appreciation:

Slipping into a scarcity mindset and lack will become less of a practice when you consistently shift to appreciation, far from poverty consciousness.

While appreciating and extending your ideas use a passion and purpose formula of, 'Recognize/Reevaluate/Restore' in place of the, 'Shoulda/ Woulda/ Coulda,' whirlwind.

The former is based in increased knowledge and abundance while the latter concentrates on scarcity and absence. You would rather be highly passionate as you plan your life!

Be loose and ready and always willing to persevere:

Previously I discussed free material online like e-books and videos to help you along with mind relaxation and mindfulness techniques for building your life by design.

When you loosen up, you may discover yourself quite entertaining! Humor is very attractive, very enthusiastic: life-giving.

Trust that you are on the right track at the right time to plan your life and learn whatever lessons you are implied to be discovering.

Become a part of a neighborhood of individuals where you can express from the heart and embrace each other's dreams and life philosophy.

When emotions develop understand why:

Take time out to be completely in that instant and this will set a standard for children and your coworkers exactly what it means to be authentically engaged in life, no matter what is dispensed.

The inner peace and freedom-- a liberty of true free will, we may say, for you AND those whose lives you touch will astonish you.

Be strongly vulnerable in connecting with people core to core instead of ostensibly. Practice interdependency for the strength of synergy rather than the weakness of self-indulgence.

Think that you are the architect of your fate:

A Course in Miracles teaches that, "Child of peace, the light has come to you. The light you bring you do not recognize, and yet you will remember."

Nobody can answer what's life about, for you, and take your passionate future from you other than for you!

Begin creating a life plan authentically while visualizing everything working together and into location with ideal, enthusiastic accuracy.

Take enthusiastic action to plan your life by design and devote to yourself to produce powerfully a life you can love.

Become a part of a helpful community of other mind training and mind relaxation seekers and experts, where you can help each other answer, 'what to do with my life.'

Always reveal from the heart and welcome each other's dreams and life approach, so the freedom for you AND those whose lives you touch will impress you.

(Please note I suggest searching the web for helpful content whether you are thinking wrong-mindedly or right-mindedly for how to plan your life.)

To a life of passion and success!

You can find related info on topics like, 'helping you define the meaning of success for yourself so you may take steps toward creating the life you want.', and so much more: http://jamesnussbaumer.com/meaning-of-success/

The link above gives you access to further helpful material and for folks who are interested in letting go of the past and moving on in life to attaining Real Abundance, Purpose, and Wellness in their lives.

Hi, I'm James Nussbaumer, I'd like to introduce myself through my thought provoking self-improvement and inspirational books, articles, videos, Podcast, and other content for a better life, where I reflect on the principles of A Course in Miracles. It's about being all you can be and a life of success and happiness. Thank you for visiting.

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The Road to Achievement - How to Make Vision Boards

Vision boards are the leading tool for maintaining motivation and achieving personal goals. This new-age miracle will transform your life, enabling you to focus on taking action and fulfilling your wildest dreams. There are several steps that are necessary to make a vision board whether you are creating one that is either physical or digital. These steps are the following:

Setting Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (SMART) Goals

Before spending time searching for images or pictures from magazines, the first step in making a vision board is to set some goals. These SMART goals should be measurable and include timelines to ensure accountability. For instance, if one is desiring to save money for a purchase such as a car, then the first step would be to set some goals towards savings and budgeting on a weekly and daily basis. The biggest question would also be: How long would one realistically need to save for the type of car in which he or she desires? Once that question has been answered, then he or she can begin formulating the rest of the SMART goal towards that specific desire.

Gathering Images or Pictures

This is the fun part! Step two requires that individuals collect their images and pictures so that they can use it later to create their vision board. It's important to monitor the time as individuals tend to spend great deals of time trying to determine which images would work. This is where individuals should revisit the goals that will guide them during creating their vision boards.

Adding Images or Pictures

The third step is where individuals will either physically cut, copy, and paste them on their physical vision board or save and upload to their digital board. Either way, they are able to use their creativity to bring their dreams to life.

Practicing Visualization on a Daily Basis

The last step is to practice visualizing having those things that they truly desire. This can be done in a prayer meditation or other form of mindfulness. It's something that should be at least once a day or several times day. Whatever strikes your fancy!

The bottom line is that a vision board is the pathway to getting exactly what your heart desires. So, what are you waiting for-Manifest Your Dreams.

Alicia Holland, EdD, also known as AdvisorAlise, is an Intuitive Life Coach who has been having prophetic dreams since she was 7. She works with people of all walks of life through her coaching at the 501c(3) Not for Profit, Alise Spiritual Healing & Wellness Center. Alise teaches both physical and online vision board workshops. To schedule your Complimentary Coaching Session or Sign up for one of her workshops, please visit http://alisehealingcenter.com/. You can also subscribe to her newsletters to gain additional pearls of wisdom.

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DON'T EVER GIVE UP --Tony Robbins Motivation

You MUST RAISE Your STANDARDS! | Tony Robbins | Top 10 Rules

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The Art of Getting Things Done: Be a CHARGING Rhino

Remember back in January when you laid out your plans for the New Year? How are those plans coming? Ask yourself honestly, how am I doing? What have I been able to do and what have I been procrastinating on? There are several great books on this topic that offer tips and thoughts to keep you in motion. One you might enjoy Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander. This is a funny, short and easy-to-read book that will inspire any action-oriented person to get moving! Scott Alexander has a creative approach to get you ready to charge forward into action!

The author makes the premise that there are two kinds of people in the world, Cows and Rhinos. You get to pick which you'd like to be.

The fact that you are reading this article suggests that you are already Rhino material! Rhinos are the people who charge ahead and don't let things get them down. They get things done and see the possibilities even in adverse circumstances. Obstacles are merely hurdles to break through, not roadblocks that immobilize. Now realistically, every Rhino is going to have some "Cow" days; the trick is to be a Cow as little as possible because Rhinos simply get more done and are more successful. Cows have a different purpose altogether and are OK with mediocre, good enough and simply settling for living in fenced-in pastures, chewing their cud. I am not going to focus on Cows because the Rhino is the one who is making things happen and moving forward through the jungle of life!

Strategies for living your purpose and expanding your awareness of life, people and the opportunities of each day:

Rhino Mindset:
Positive Self-Talk. Scott Alexander talks about daily reading a focus statement. He suggests: "I am a Rhinoceros. I have a [darn]-the-torpedoes spirit! I am full of energy and I can't wait to get up in the morning to start charging!" Now, write your big picture goal and get moving!
Expect Torpedoes. These are the obstacles and negative things that inevitably discourage, distract or serve to get you off track. Expect them and commit to not letting them knock you over. Develop a tough, thick skin so you can keep charging. These are traits like confidence, endurance, discipline, focus, and determination.
Rhino Behavior:
Action is essential. Pick the most important thing you need to get done each day and do it first, before the smaller and more seductive things (checking e-mail, cleaning, personal calls, coffee breaks, etc.) Also, write the 4 other key things you need to get done and focus on doing those. Make it your goal to accomplish these 5 key items each day.
CHARGE! Rhinos are in the business of 'charging' forward. They have a target in mind (the goal) and are focused and going for it. Since you have already developed your plan, you can be confident in your charge. Go to the next step and get it done. The success of large goals happens one step at a time. Whatever you do, do something, stay in action and keep moving forward.

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5 Self Improvement Tips for Personal Power, Peak Performance and Prosperity

I believe that, ultimately, we all want peace and fulfillment more than anything else.

Of course, there are other things we want. And truth is, we must actualize some of these other things if we are to attain deep and lasting peace.

Of course, fulfillment itself comes primarily, if not exclusively, from actualizing our other needs, such as the need for growth, contribution, stimulation and mattering.

All of these things mean we must master our mindset - our beliefs, habitual thoughts and expectations. We must be committed to personal development. Only if we are developing personally will our lives develop materially.

Here are five tips to create greater peace, motivation and mindset mastery.

1. Accept only self-compassion and positive self-talk.

This is a tough one. Most of us engage in self-flagellation, to one degree or another. This emanates from our belief-set; our mindset.

Make an active and habitual practice to seek out and compliment yourself on your skills, virtues and wins.

Habitually recognize, praise and congratulate yourself, as you would a child you love.

Seriously. Make a conscious, active and habitual practice of this. You will be amazed at how this practice alone will massively change your habitual mindset, feelings and emotions. Increasing your state of being, motivation, joy and fulfillment.

At the end of each day, make a list of three to five things you did well. Also add one thing you will do better next time. Always keep the ratio skewed at least 3 to 1 towards the positive.

2. Never compare yourself to others.

We all have our own path, our own brain, mind and personality. Another's path has no bearing whatsoever on our validity, ability or journey - other than in the empowering lessons we can take from their lives.

Learn from others, but don't ever compare yourself to others.

Use lessons from others for personal development and success. But never compare yourself to another.

Believe in yourself. Be aware of and grateful for your strengths, while determined to constantly grow and improve.

3. Accept, even celebrate, that life will absolutely have disappointments and pain. They are the fuel to self improvement.

We all want to grow. To figure things out. And to matter. We all want to create and experience personal success.

Success equals change. Positive change. Growth.

If WE aren't growing and developing, our lives cannot grow and develop.

When do we grow most? Heck, for most of us, most of the time, when do we grow at all?

When we experience obstacles, disappointments and pain. When we hit setbacks, which fuel motivation and determination to change and make things better. And only when we change for the better do our results change for the better.

Hack your mind to revel in obstacles, disappointments and, yes, even pain. Know that they are not permanent. Nor are they an indication of any lack on your part. See and feel them and beautiful opportunities to take advantage of and accelerate personal development. They bring us closer to being the person and success for which we are destined.

4. There is no failure, but in failing to begin or failing to continue.

I passionately believe this to be true. Whatever our outcomes, we only fail in not trying or giving up.

Stay true to your ultimate purpose, mission and vision and adjust your strategies and tactics as wisdom dictates.

Changing direction isn't necessarily failure or negative. Don't give up on your dream, but do stay true to your soul. If you are truly meant for a path other than the current one you placed yourself on, accept that and move passionately onto the new path.

Be generous, loving, kind and compassionate with yourself. Have and hold yourself to high standards, but with loving compassion and optimism that you will capitalize on and prevail in all circumstances. Treat yourself with the love, patience and compassion a wise altruistic elder would treat the beautiful soul of a child.

5. Love yourself. Believe you are perfect. But that you will become more perfect each day and that the journey is never over.

Keep this self-image. Constantly love, support, praise and humor yourself as you would the child or friend you most love or as you would be loved and supported by a loving, more seasoned and wiser person who would love you.

But also keep the thirst for personal development and success burning within. We are all works in process. Perfect as we are today, but driven to an even higher level of perfection today and tomorrow.

There you have it. Five habitual practices that will help bring you all you are after: Love, peace, prosperity, growth, stimulation and, probably, anything else your soul desires.

Cheers friends.

What do you want more of? Money? Career growth? Fulfillment?

As they say: "to get something we've never had, we must do something we've never done."

There is definite science & art to prosperity & success.

Master your potential, your life, your dreams & your results with Chris' Life and Goal Success System.

Christopher speaks & leads seminars on peak performance, leadership, management & success. He has his MBA from Purdue's Top-20 b-school, 12 years as a Vice President for Fortune-25 companies where he sourced and managed well over $1-billion in alliances and relationships. Chris left corporate banking and has spent 13 years as an entrepreneur, selling his first company, Billing Management Group.

He is now an acclaimed author, speaking and trainer in peak performance, leadership and public speaking.

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How Might You DEVELOP Your Assets/Skills?

Have you ever wondered why some others, who you consider, less - skilled, and lacking many of the talents and attributes, you possess, sometimes, seem to succeed, when you have less than stellar results? It might be, your self - perceptions, are overly optimistic and positive, or, while you have many quality skills, etc, you have not sufficiently developed them, to your best interest! Wouldn't it, therefore, make sense, to proceed forward, in an introspective, objective manner, and do, everything possible, to positively, DEVELOP your personal skills and/ or assets, in order to, become the best, you might be? With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and how it might be helpful, and personally, gratifying.

1. Delve deeply; discover: Many of us, make the same mistake, of assuming, we know what we do best, as well as our personal strengths and weaknesses. However, it is wise, to take the time, and make the effort, to delve deeply, in as introspective and objective manner, as possible, to identify these, in a realistic manner. What might you commit to, in order to discover, what you need to do, to seek self - improvement?

2. Excellence: Are you willing to go beyond, the norm, and avoid taking the often - easier path, of settling for good - enough? Your personal greatness, will only present itself, when you consistently, commit to the highest degree of personal excellence!

3. Vision; view: Have you ever considered your personal, vital, vibrant vision? Are you certain, it is yours, and you are not, simply, adopting that, of others? Would you like you, if objectivity, was your perspective and commitment? How do you view yourself, and does that drive you forward, by providing you with a greater degree of self - confidence, or is it a detriment?

4. Emphasis; evolve; empathy: Do you possess genuine empathy, which helps you better understand, the needs, goals, and perceptions of others? Why have you opted for a particular emphasis? Are you ready, willing and able, to evolve, consistently, to become a better person?

5. Listen; learn: While many people take courses, go to school, or participate in certain training, you'll only maximize the benefit, if you consistently, learn from every conversation, and experience. Transforming listening effectively, to improved judgment, and hopefully, wisdom, should be your objective!

6. Options; opportunities; opinions: Will you be one of the few, who proceeds forward, consistently, and examines multiple options, in a way, which positions you, to recognize and take advantage of the finest opportunities? How will you evaluate, whether your opinion, is based on logic, or merely, rhetoric?

7. Priorities: philosophy; perception; planning: It's important to realize, one's perceptions, often, impact their priorities! Will your developed, philosophy, be helpful, to you, by permitting you, to commit to the best, possible, relevant planning?

It's often not about your skills, and assets, but, rather, how you use and DEVELOP them, in a personally, beneficial way! Will you seek, to become, the best you can be?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands of leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC has an informative website http://plan2lead.net and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead

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A Growth Mindset

How many people have a memory seared into their brains of one particular mistake made in school or on the job that was simply so mortifying that they never, ever, ever made that same mistake again? In other words, they learned the hard way but they really learned that lesson. For life.

I was listening to an interview last week with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, in which she was discussing her inspiration for starting the non-profit organization. In short, she was galvanized by the disparity she saw between the way girls and boys were taught to approach risk and potential failure throughout childhood and adolescence. She saw girls being encouraged to strive for perfection, therefore making them less likely to seek out new challenges or activities at which they might fail. She felt that coding, an endeavor that could easily be described as a never-ending series of tweaks, mini-failures, and fixes, was not only a valuable way to "re-train" this failure avoidance in young girls, but also an important step in closing the gender gap in the technology field.

This got me thinking about mistake-driven learning and the importance of having the freedom to safely fail in education. In his recent article, 7 Benefits of Mistake-driven Learning, Christopher Pappas advocates for its advantages in reinforcing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, higher-level learning capacity, and the key role that trial & error + solution reformulation plays in boosting knowledge retention and comprehension. He makes the case that creating an eLearning environment where students are safe to explore consequences to their actions, and then revise their approach based on individual outcomes, is crucial to preparing them for success in the real world.

In another write-up, the same author talks even more specifically about the benefits of applying Repair Theory, which explains the fundamental role of mistakes in procedure-based learning, to the eLearning design process. By implementing realistic simulations, branching scenarios, and real-time, personalized feedback for eLearners, it is possible to create a learning environment in which students are not only safe to fail and learn from their mistakes, but one that also provides contextual layers upon which the learner is able to apply new their knowledge.

One of my recent projects involved the development of online scenario-based case studies for students in health sciences programs. Talk about a field in which rote memorization of processes and procedures will just not cut it! For students in these programs, a thorough understanding built upon a scaffolding of contextual knowledge and interconnected concepts is critical. And so the instructional design of these online cases must create an ecosystem in which the students can immerse themselves in scenarios, use critical thinking skills to make interlinked decisions, and learn from their own mistakes in a safe online environment.

The idea that we learn most effectively from real experience and from our mistakes is applicable in education and in business because it is so deeply rooted in human behavior. No one wants to make mistakes and we all (at some point) shy away from the possibility of failure. But how much better would we be if we could let go of that limiting fear, allow ourselves to be brave enough to try new things and test uncharted waters, in order to then fail fast and become better?

Never Stop Learning.

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Message From the Universe: When SMILING Gives You Wings! Or Is That Redbull?

"Did you know that the average person looks 793.7% more attractive when they smile?

Not to mention healthier, wiser, slimmer, richer, and cooler.

They do.

And smiles "become things" too,
The Universe"

Not surprised at all with that statement. People are more attracted to people who smile vs people who frown. Unless you are a miserable person, you will be attracted to people who live a miserable life and share their sorrows and ungratefulness to the rest of the world. There are plenty of them with this kind of approach to life and how many more can they bring with them to the abyss of depression. It is really your choice to decide what path you would like to take. Believe me, the opposite direction to depression and sadness and misery is always the better one. Change your perspective, change your life forever and decide today to make a change for the better. Your attitude will change accordingly as you will not let the little things bother you any longer. You will look at life with eagerness and joy. You will not allow the small things bother you, nor the big things either. All great challenges in life are dealt better when being calm, stress free. When something happens out of your control, there shouldn't be any apparent reason why you should panic because this event would have occurred no matter what, because it was meant to be, regardless of how much you tried to avoid it or control the outcome. You need to learn to live with it and construct ways to control your feelings and emotions to properly find logical solutions.

It may be hard to smile when dealing with crap on a daily basis, I agree with you on that one. Just look at it this way. Don't you sometimes come across someone who behaves so immaturely towards you and is so stupid that you can't help yourself from laughing, even if their stupidity costs you time and energy or money? Their stupidity is out of your control, obviously, but you learn to accept it or not deal with that person any longer. So you just deal with the damage done and move forward. So let's consider life events to be stupid and immature and having to deal with them with damage control in mind. Life events are out of your control so the only thing you can actually do is just laugh at the situation and figure out how to alleviate the damages. Not much else you can do but once you have mastered this process, I can assure you that your smile will come back and you will attract more good things in your life that will make you forget the bad ones.

Dr Dan Amzallag, PhD, MBA, CLC

Author/Inspirational Speaker/Life Coach

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Possible Or Impossible - You Decide

And Mr. Webster says...

Possible - feasible, practicable, practical, viable, within the bounds/realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, workable, doable

Impossible - not possible, out of the question, unfeasible, impractical, impracticable, nonviable, unworkable, unthinkable, unimaginable, inconceivable, absurd, unattainable, unachievable, unobtainable, unwinnable, hopeless, impractical, implausible, far-fetched, outrageous, preposterous, ridiculous, absurd, impracticable, unworkable, futile.

Notice there are twice as many words that are synonymous for impossible as possible - does this mean anything? Well - read on and you will discover why so many people focus on what is impossible rather than possible.

We all face barriers when we try something new or take a risk but the real question is do we really believe what we are doing or attempting is possible or doable or are we just trying and hoping?

I believe that very few people (given the population of the US) actually believe that what they are trying is possible and I don't care if it's the Wright Brothers, Bill Gates, John F. Kennedy or anyone who has little experience, few contacts, a poor background or just a victim mentality. Imagine what would not exist today if so many people hadn't just kept trying and believing no matter the odds, number of failures or mistakes and the constant ridicule or invalidation from others.

We have what we have today because people didn't quit and never believed what they were aiming for was impossible.

How about you - a new business, a new career, a new relationship, new skills, new anything - wishing and hoping, staying stuck in the past or going for it with gusto?
Thinking about writing a book or taking up a new hobby of painting or sculpture?

Waiting for just the right moment?

As a mentor to over 50 aspiring authors I can tell you every one of them keeps telling me - "I have a book in me." And I keep asking them is this book in you any good? And if it is will it help others? And if it will, how many people is it helping while it's still inside of you? What are you waiting for? It won't get done on its own.

Want a new career or position - and you don't have the experience or skills - go out and get them. Stop dreaming and hoping and start moving in the right direction.

Again, how about you - waiting for the right time, the right connection, the right inspiration, the right something? Stop waiting and erase the word impossible from your vocabulary and then get to work and watch the miracles unfold.

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STOP NEGATIVE SELF TALK - Listen To This Everyday

Why Do I Feel So Stuck In Life?

Life happens to all of us! We look up and so much time has gone by and we realize that "this is not what I planned for my life". "This is definitely not where I thought I would be at this point in my life!" Disappointment will often set in and then discouragement and distractions begin to cause us to feel as though we are stuck in our current stage of life as we appear to have lost sight of our dreams and goals. This is one of the statements posted on most of our marketing materials and website. It is from a conversation that took place a few years ago with someone that shared their heart with us as they attempted to make sense of their life.

Well, I hope that I can help you as you are trying to understand why you are where you are currently. I can assure you that it is never too late to make a course correction in your life; it may not appear to be easy and I am not promising that it will be easy but, it will certainly be worth the effort. Shall we begin?

Why Do I Feel So Stuck In Life? Where Did The Bread Crumbs Go?

For some of us our life seemed to be so clear; we were going to graduate from high school, go to college and land that dream job! Some of us planned on having the "American Dream" in the sense that, we would graduate from college, have a higher than average paying job, buy that dream house that you always wanted and have your three point five kids and a dog, cat, maybe a goldfish or a bird even; I don't know but you had a plan is the point.

For some; your dream was centered on becoming that independent person that lived by their own rules as they blazed through life living the kind of life that others would envy. Then there are those who were going to change the world! Fix those things that you saw as broken; you were going to be the change agent for social injustice; you were going to fix what you saw as a broken education system, or bring accountability to government-local, state or federal. You planned on revolutionizing the entertainment, sports, arts, medical, and literary fields.

So, here we are. When we turn around and look back at our lives we can't help but wonder "where did the time go?" We often evaluate our lives based on where we are currently and where we wanted to be at this stage of our lives. But we had a plan! We had this thing all figured out, what happened? What happen to me? This is not how I imagined my life would be. And then disappointment begins to set in followed by discouragement as we survey our life choices and start to feel stuck as we realize that we lost sight of our dreams and goals. There are a few of us who may feel like they gave up on their dreams or compromised their dreams for lesser endeavors.

Resentment soon creeps in and we are invited to play the "Blame Game" which can be a very nasty and destructive game. That blame game is a hot mess! When we reach this point in our lives; we can't figure out what happened to our well thought out plan? We begin to have these internal conversations that tend to excuse our lack of perceived success and focus on how other people have failed to help us succeed. Those internal conversations can be very condemning and cause us to take on a defeated perspective-meaning that we (you and I) are the problem due to some undetermined defect in the deepest core of who we are. Some of us even wrote our plan out and for those "A-type" people; you may have included charts and graphs. Keep reading, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train.

Why Do I Feel So Stuck In Life? What has happened To Me?

Like I stated at the beginning of this post; "life happens to us all." So, now we are at a place where some of us have started to have regrets. Many people who reach this stage in the process have resigned to just sticking with what they are doing now because it is too late start something new. They have come to the conclusion that it is too late to chase after their lost dreams, "dreams are for kids" they often think as they continue to live in quiet desperation hoping things will change.

I was told a very powerful and thought provoking story earlier this year as I volunteered to help with a 5k run to help raise money to provide clean, drinkable water for a Massai tribe in Narok, Kenya. I was told from a very reliable source that the people of that particular village have developed a way of thinking that is a direct result of the poor quality of water in their area.

Whenever a baby is born it is not given a name; they will not waste a name on the child until they are absolutely positive that the baby will live. In that village, when a person is given a family name, that name is permanent- that means that when that person dies, no one can say that name anymore. So, they will not waste a name until they know that life will continue.

Many of you are a lot like that African village. You have seen how so many of your dreams and plans start out good only to fail. Maybe you have experienced that not one single thing that you have attempted to do ever made it off the ground. Some have had their dreams shot down, tore down, and stomped into oblivion as soon as you worked up the courage to share it with someone. There are others who experienced unimaginable and unspeakable things done to them. Survivors of domestic abuse, there are people who have overcome substance abuse or seemingly debilitating injuries and illnesses.

You do not dare to dream again, that is the last thing on your mind right now. You are just trying to find some sense of normalcy. You dare not waste a name on anymore dreams; you will not give it a name because you cannot bear to see one more thing fail in your life! But, even as you are reading this you can feel something stirring deep inside of you. You can try to ignore it, you can try to push that feeling down into the recesses of your inner being but, it keeps struggling to break out. It is almost as if it is screaming at the top of its lungs to be acknowledged!

We make attempts to retrace our steps eager to find the exact moment when things went wrong. We hope that somehow we can pinpoint that exact instant and by some means reset our lives and everything will be okay. It doesn't work like that unfortunately; but there are some things that we can do that have the ability to change the trajectory of our lives.

Why Do I Feel So Stuck In Life? Change Can Come.

In my line of work you can find so many examples of what is commonly referred to as stages of change models. These models simply chart the various processes or stages one takes when making changes in their lives. This is a widely used tool when dealing with addictions. As we go through this process at a brisk pace, I hope that you can begin to see that there's still time and opportunities to see your dreams come to fruition.

1. This is when you're not thinking about making changes in your life. This is where impairment has taken place for whatever reason and you have rejected the notion of even needing to change things in your life. Not a good place to be in.
2. This is the place where most of you reading this are right now at this moment. You're tired of being in that place of impairment or hurt; you're serious about the need for you to start making some positive changes in your life.
3. Now you're at the place in our life when you want to get the heck outta your rut, so you start looking for strategies and people to help you to leave your place of hurt, that place of being stuck (impairment).
4. Yeah baby! This is the place where you start to implement those things that are necessary to bring about desired changes in your life and you begin to experience movement. You are no longer stuck!
5. Hey! Now we're moving on up like "George and Wheezy! This is where you are achieving most of the goals that you have set and doing so with very little assistance. You have left your place of impairment and you're looking good!

Now, there's something that is very important to that I need you to remember; there's another stage that some don't address and I get why but, I feel that you need to read what I'm about to write. There will be times when you may find yourself back at the place of impairment. Do not panic, stop all negative internal conversations and go straight back to using the strategies that you have learned to becoming unstuck and examine how you lost focus so that you're aware of that particular pitfall if and when it shows up again. I am a firm believer in the idea that you can use failure as a tool, a learning opportunity if you view failure appropriately.

Failure, even if you are the reason for your perceived failure can become a teachable moment if you look at the situation properly. When you choose to view failure as a learning opportunity, you are actually continuing your process of change which in turn keeps you from feeling like you're stuck. I hope this helps you in your journey towards becoming unstuck.

Disappointment, discouragement and distractions can cause us to become stuck in life as we lose sight of our dreams and goals. For more information, please visit http://dreamagainrestorativeprograms.org/

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Mood Boosters to Try When You Are Feeling Down

Sadness is a natural emotion that, believe it or not, can help you over time. But that doesn’t exactly help in the meantime.

When you are feeling down, the only thing you want to do is feel better. And though that’s sometimes easier said than done, we’ve compiled some of our favorite mood-lifting tips to help you overcome your bad day.

Keep reading for more!

Get Introspective

To overcome your feelings, you’ll first need to understand why you feel the way you do. It’s time to put on your social scientist hat and take an objective look at your emotions.

Start by asking yourself what, specifically, you’re feeling. What does ‘feeling down’ mean in this respect?

Are you sad? Feeling lost and stuck? Maybe you’re feeling angry or slighted.

Once you’ve identified the emotion in question, take a step back and think about what changes could improve the situation. What would get you loving life again?

Next, it’s time to act. Think about what’s in your control and what you can do to improve your emotional well-being.

Spend Time Around Animals

There’s evidence to suggest that we need our favorite four-legged friends every bit as much as they need us. Pets provide companionship, motivation, socialization, and can relieve stress.

If you don’t have a pet, don’t worry, your local shelter is always looking for volunteers. You can still get all the benefits of spending time with an animal while also making a difference in your community.

Take a Walk

Sometimes, the best way to get rid of your stress and sadness is to get up and get moving. Exercise releases endorphins, which are a key chemical in regulating feelings like joy and excitement.

Snag your phone, some headphones, a comfy pair of shoes, and get to walking. By the time you’re done, we promise you’ll feel a bit better.

Start a Gratitude Journal

Admittedly, it isn’t always easy to focus on the positive when you’re having a rough day. But sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself when everything’s going wrong is to look at what’s going right.

Take a deep breath, grab some paper, your favorite beverage, and find a quiet place to relax for a few moments.

Once you’re settled, think about all the things in life you’re thankful for and write them down. You don’t even have to write in full sentences — bullet points are just as good.

Research shows that practicing gratitude on a regular basis can positively impact on mood, as it’s a cathartic experience. A few minutes of thankfulness could turn into a whole day of positivity!

How to Lift Yourself Up…Even When You Are Feeling Down

When you are feeling down, it can sometimes feel as though things won’t ever improve. But don’t worry, brighter days are just around the corner. Give these suggestions a shot and let us know what works for you.

Looking for more info to help get you through the tough times? Keep reading our blog.

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Keys To Understand Success

There has not been a single educational conference that I had attended during my college days that did not have at least one student stand up and ask, "How do you define success?". The answers have been varied according to the presenters' own life experiences. Most of us tend to define success as per some societal norms that have been decided ages ago by our forefathers, but do these definitions really help? Let us see some of the ways in which we really learn to understand how to define success.

Experience

Although this might seem a little out there, anyone who is of age would definitely have had multiple experiences in life that are a combination of misery, pain, suffering, joy, satisfaction, and acceptance. It is important to start learning early in life what these experiences might mean later in life. For example, if a student continues to get insufficient grades in a particular subject, it is important to realize that this subject might be of little value when moving on to bigger things in life. Identifying the do's and don'ts from early experiences can help create a focused mind driven towards genuine success.

Sharing

This one is a given. There can be no doubt of the fact that sharing from an early age can substantially help in creating an open and broader mind. What one person thinks of her accomplishments might or might not be mirrored in another's. Through sharing, one might run into someone who shares an equal passion of caring for the destitute, for example, or someone who doesn't, might get genuinely impressed and influenced by such kind of passion. Sharing also helps a person identify what they do not want to be, thus being able to increase focus, and become more goal-oriented.

Your niche

Through a continuous analysis of the experiences in life and the knowledge gained in the manner of sharing, it becomes easier to find one's niche, and constructing a smoother path via that niche to the ultimate goal. This ultimate goal, then, defines the individual success. It is easy to reprimand people running after money by saying "that is not success", but the truth is, it might be the primary definition for success for some people. Other people may define success as being a learned person, being high up the corporate ladder, being conventionally sound, being a proud parent, travelling the world, so on and so forth. All of these are fine definitions of success as long as they do not hurt anyone or anything. Carving a niche for yourself is as much as getting your own things on track as acknowledging and appreciating another person's track.

The importance of respect, understanding, love, and honesty, in the end, cannot be undermined no matter what your definition of success turns out to be.

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Be Inspired to Go Higher!

We all have dreams but are we truly living them to the fullest? Are we really living our best life or are we settling for what life has presented us? There is always going to be something standing in between where we are at and where we desire to be, but it's our job to push through the obstacles to get to the opportunities. And not just to improve our life, but there may be someone waiting on us to show up, to inspire them to improve their life. What if their purpose is connected to us getting in alignment with our purpose?

If your dream is to make a difference in the lives of others as a life coach, then there is a reason God put that dream in your heart. And your dream is closer than you can imagine, and this is your time! We can't continue to move through life out of alignment. That may always cause us to feel like something is missing in our life. And it may always cause us to feel like we were made for more. There is something so beautiful about stepping into our power and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Does that mean that life will always be easy? No, it doesn't. But it does mean that we have the inner motivation to overcome life's challenges and difficulties. It means because we are in alignment we believe we will always come out of a situation better than how we were when we went in it, meaning that we will come out stronger, more purposeful, with a powerful testimony, or with the blessing we have been believing for.

Making a difference in the lives of others is a wonderful feeling beyond what words can describe. Just knowing that someone has found hope again because of you, or someone is pursuing their goals because or you, or someone's confidence has been elevated because or you, or someone has overcome obstacles because of you, is priceless. We may underestimate the fact that someone needs what we have to offer. And they are probably praying for a solution to their problem, that is connected to us. The world is full of hopeless people, but the world is also full of hope. And hope flows through us and into the lives of others through our gifts, encouragement, inspiration, and support.

What God has called us to do is bigger than us, and it's bigger than money. Money is a part of the result. Money is beneficial and money is needed for many things, but it is not our driving force to do what we do. Our driving force is helping to transform lives. And the financial part is the exchange for the value we provide. And when we focus on empowering others and making a difference, the money shows up.

If you feel like coaching is a part of your divine path, then it's time for you to get going. Your level of fulfillment and your life could change drastically. And God can use you in a way greater than you can even imagine!

Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez is the founder of The Character and Self-Esteem (CASE) Institute where she provides life coach training and certification to purpose-driven individuals. She specializes in providing inspiration and education to help others transform their purpose into profit.

To find out about becoming a Certified Life Coach please visit http://www.thecaseinstitute.com. You can also complete a dual certification program and enhance your purpose and profit even more.

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THE MINDSET OF A CHAMPION - Arnold Schwarzenegger (Motivational Video)