stretch yourself
Each day we have the opportunity to choose to live life differently. Just for today, choose to stretch just a little beyond your comfort zone. Today is all about taking steps, small gentle steps towards your dreams.
“I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” ~ Unknown
Find what energizes you
You have the power within you to focus – and to manifest your dreams!
Taking small steps or having intentions for small breakthroughs will focus your energy in the right direction. And when you have small successes, it raises your energy and increases your confidence.
You’ve probably heard the quote that “life begins at the end of your comfort zone”.
As you stretch and grow, you begin to realize you really are more than you think you are – more than you often give yourself credit for.
one step at a time
transform your life
Focus on Gratitude
Start the day with Love
Start and end each day with Love and Gratitude.
Seems simple, right?
The key to success is attitude and perspective. Every. single. day. Start and end each day with gratitude. Be thankful for the day and all the experiences within it.
Being thankful helps to reframe your thoughts, which in turn enables a new perspective on the day. Each day, each step, each experience, brings you one step closer to your vision.
Powerful intentions, the ones that create the real change, are light hearted. They come from Love (not fear).
Thankfulness and Happiness
It’s An Inside Job.
No matter what happens in your life, where you go, or whom you encounter, the common denominator is always YOU.
It may seem that the outside world has a big influence on your happiness, but the fact is that there are blissful people living in all types of situations around the world.
Your happiness can not be dependent on a future stipulation (I’ll be happy when ….).
Happiness and gratitude are choices that we choose daily. What are you choosing?
Transform your life
Transformation starts with loving yourself now, because of your “flaws”, not in spite of them. You are one of a kind!
The key to everything is always YOU.
Focus and Consistency
Pursuing your dreams and transforming your life is not an overnight occurrence. It takes time. Perseverance. Focus. A positive attitude. It is about changing things at the core, so that the change is permanent. It’s about creating new, healthier habits more in line with you and your goals.
Plan Ahead and prioritize. While each person has his or her own unique path to follow, one thing is true for everyone. The key is to plan ahead.
Understand that it’s a process. There will be ups and downs. Just keep engaging, with even the smallest of steps, and you will begin to open up and become more of who you really are – the person who can live those dreams and do those things with ease.
Above all, remember…
This is your life. Make the most of it. You’ll be glad you did.
The time to start living your best life is NOW.
“how you do anything is how you do everything”
You were born to shine
What can YOU do to shine
a little brighter TODAY?
1
Begin with Love
Step 1:
Love is THE KEY …
… to opening to who you really are.
It is THE KEY to Connecting to All of Life.
You, and your dreams, must be grounded in Love.
2
Create Your Day
STEP 2:
Create Your Day
Consciously create your day the way you want it to happen.
Sometimes it takes a bit of time to quiet your mind enough to get to the point where you can actually intentionally create your day.
Then, begin to notice the synchronicity that occurs in your life.
The more you set intentions for your day, the more you begin to accept that it’s possible to do so, which hopefully will give you the incentive to do it the next day and the next and the next…
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What Energizes You
STEP 3:
What Energizes You?
Ask yourself what you have done (past or present) that renews and energizes you. Is there something you do that causes you to lose all track of time and your energy level never drains while you’re doing it?
When you pursue what you are passionate about, you start to feel more connected to yourself and to your dreams.
What are your talents and skills?
Search for something that you can put your unique imprint on. You may have a gift for party planning, working with computers or even construction.
4
Embrace Daily Gratitude
Step 4:
Express your gratitude daily
Tell the people around you that you appreciate them. Give thanks for the food you eat and the roof that you sleep under. Smile.
Gratitude magnifies your feelings of goodwill, helping you stay focused on the good stuff.
5
Enjoy Nature
Step 5:
Explore nature. Exercise. Go for a walk.
Getting your steps in, even for just 20 minutes a day, has been shown to improve your mood & boost your health. Try a yoga class, walk more, ride your bike, or go for a swim. Get in extra walking time by:
– Pacing while on the phone.
– Taking a walk after dinner.
– Parking farther from the entrance to a store.
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Mindful Meditation
Step 6:
Meditate every morning.
Spending time in silence reconnects you with your source of self-awareness, self-assuredness & happiness. It’s also been shown to greatly reduce stress & improve communication.
If you find you just can’t meditate, find other avenues to quiet the mind … like Qigong or Mandala making.
Small steps are what it takes. Taking small steps or having intentions for small breakthroughs will focus your energy in the right direction. And when you have small successes, it raises your energy and increases your confidence.
When faced with something new...let every step be your first step.
Focus only on the path (that one step) right before your feet (don't think about the tasks or struggles before you). One simple step is totally doable!
Making changes or taking a new direction can sometimes seem frightening. Why? Because our brains love repetition and routine.
All it takes is one step to lay the foundation for a new pattern. One more step and a new pattern is forming.
As the old Chinese proverb states, “The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step.”
What first step can YOU make today?
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step."
The time to start living your best life is NOW.
Take your first step!
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