“Calm” on Instagram

The number one reason that people give up on their dreams is fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of rejection, fear of what others will think and the list goes on.

So, what should we do when we have fear?

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Doing something doesn’t always equal being productive. Ever had one of those days where you are really busy and at the end of the day you can’t really say what you accomplished? But, if you stay focused and are working towards going the direction that you want to go, it’s the process that will get you there. It doesn’t just happen.

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The word “arrived” is a word that should never be used. Once you say you have arrived your guard goes down. You can get lazy, distracted by other less important things or just plain bored. It’s important to always be working towards something and until you get to where you want to be, there are two ways you can deal with the process…

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I have had trouble with writing consistently lately and I know why. I haven’t MADE time for it. I had time, but I just put it other places. Life gets busy… You know what I’m talking about. Family, work, friends and all that other stuff. Nobody wants to steal time from those important things to write or whatever that “thing” is that you do. But, it also has to do with the time of day that I set aside for it. When I try to put things that I want to do in the middle of the day, of course it doesn’t happen.

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How are you doing? No really, how are you doing?

That question is probably answered differently depending on the subject we are talking about and the season of life that you are in right now. Sometimes I need to put more focus on my marriage, or writing, or projects, or family, or time management, or whatever else there is…

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Knowing who you are now and who you want to become are two of the most important things to know in life.  Here are a few things to pay attention to while you are on this journey:

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You don’t know everything. I promise.

Once you realize this, you can begin seeking what answers you need.

It makes you vulnerable and that in itself makes your team trust you more.

A leader that shares what they know and is humble in the areas of where they need to grow, shows others that it’s ok to know where your strengths are and those areas where some work needs to be put in. In the process you will pick up skills that make you better along the way.

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Mission statements are important. Really important. They take time to process so you can come up with the one that is right for you. Be specific. Keep it just long enough to get the point across. You want to be able to remember it so you can tell others and so you can keep it handy for when you need to use it. Make sure it will lead you to your desired outcome. And once you find that fitting mission statement for your personal life or for your business, it is now time to put it to use.

Here is why using a mission statement in every area of life is so important:

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Some people will shrug off their reputation because they either don’t care to know or they think that the public’s perception isn’t accurate, but here are three reasons why you NEED to know what others think of you:

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The Stress

You just found out about something big about to take place. I don’t know about you, but I would stress out in this moment. I usually do it quietly and internalize most things. That’s how I deal. No matter how you deal with it, you feel it from time to time. The question is, what do we do after the stress?

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