The Answer Key

Mistakes can be hard to process, but sometimes they can not be avoided. While you have learned either via observation or experience that mistakes are going to happen; there are those that still strive for perfection. Hopefully, you are not one of them. Why? Well, surely, you have concluded at this point in your life that no matter how much anyone tries, there is no such person that is perfect. However recent, you know this for a fact so you can focus your attention not on perfection but whatever your best is. Even still, even having given your best, your best may not equate to the result, conclusion, or distinction you had hoped for but an unfortunate mistake nonetheless. When a mistake happens, there are several options going forward: you can whine, moan, regret, or suffer, or you can own your mistakes, make things right whenever possible, and most of all appreciate the experience on its own and take away from that, that which may make you better. That is all you can really ever expec...

You have the power to change your life. Start today! Do something that makes your soul come most alive, brings your dreams closer to your reality, and your bucket list shorter even by just a little bit. There is nothing more precious than the knowing that you have so much say in what does or does not manifest, cease, or continue in your life. Decide right now that you are determined to live the life you have with clear, positive intentions in your thoughts, love and gratitude in heart, and a wide smile on your face. Do something today that will brighten the rest of your tomorrows. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily! 

Love requires a certain amount of vulnerability that does not necessarily come naturally to everybody, but when it does, love can bubble to the surface and reveal a delicate soul full of unconscious openness- so open that its ability to regulate itself is still a young muscle. That said, if you can love like that you also have to be conscious of that muscle's unfortunate exposure and weakness. Understand that there are people that look for your kind and prey on you. All of your talents and beams of awesomeness overflow abundantly and because you are extremely generous with your gifts you must also be very careful. While it is a wonderful thought that no one would dare see your greatness for what it is and take advantage, over indulge, abuse, or empty your supply- you are mistaken. Some people will be intoxicated by your great expression of love and want so much of it that there is little left for yourself. Remember to leave room for you too. For you to really love like you want to,...

Do not let anyone under value or dismiss how you feel.  Stand firm in full embrace of your feelings while remaining in and maintaining control. Be expressive and honest without trepidation- no matter what.  You have every right to be as open and honest as the situation will allow without judgement or guilt. Just as others look for you to care about their emotional well-being extending grace, courtesy, understanding, and forgiveness in and throughout your experience with them, you and they should bare in mind your humanness as well. Whomever the other is should also note that your limitations may differ from their own and they should refrain from testing those boundaries. Everyone should avoid minimizing the validity of someone's feelings or expect to be reminded of their true value in themselves. Some people think that if you are anything but passive, dismissive, and agreeable you are not exhibiting an elevated position, but that is the mentality of one that has been misguided...

Most people's worst critic is staring at them through their own mirror. People harp on themselves about all, every, and anything they haven't done, been, seen, or accomplished. While everyone has a perfectly executed version of their plans in mind, they also often forget the humanity of it all. You must remember that the plan is a mere outline of what you anticipate happening; that is the extent of it. Now things could go accordingly, but life is full of surprises like sand on a beach. Sometimes issues get together and really pile on. No one knows all that their life will entail loaded with its unforeseen hiccups, blunders, pitfalls, and out right regrettable moments. How ever it unfolds, you have to remain resilient, have courage, and mellow out a little. Give yourself permission to experience trials and most especially a few errors. It is through those experiences you will locate your greatest growth, understanding, and humility- muscles that only strengthen through a good wo...

Live every day with more intensity, purpose, and passion and Carpe your diem.  Focusing your attention more on the present moment, making the most of it, and appreciating your list of accomplishments versus your bucket list will help you begin to live life to the fullest. Embrace your current place and circumstance for what it is, but make the most of your day, everyday building your future. Be in pursuit of fulfilling your dreams, but do not forget to enjoy the journey on your way there. Anyone who reaches "the end" of their rainbow finds a new goal waiting for them so there is no rush. Make the most of every day you are in just remember that doing so should not always consist of reviewing the many ways you 'have not (yet)' but the many ways 'you have' made the most of the moments of your life and the day you are in. In everything you do be passionate about it, let it have a true purpose in your life, and when you pour your intensity and effort in, let it ...

Keep your hopes, dreams, and the action-plan you have to achieving them close to the front of your mind daily. Give it your undivided attention as often as possible, but minimize the pressure to maneuver quickly. Go at your own pace. Make a plan and act on that plan daily, but do so with the acceptance that your place right now is likely meant to teach and prepare you to be and stay where you want to go. Have an appreciation for the place you are in currently. Understand that there is a purpose for where you are and a reason for why you are not where you would like to be. Even if you feel as if you are moving at a snail's pace, you are still going. All forward motion is progress. It all counts, and it will add up to something. Just keep going. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

From the very beginning of your day, as soon as you roll out of bed and start your morning routine, take several mindful and deep breaths. Be grateful for the natural flow of breath, your pulsating heartbeat, how natural the course is for your body to just be, and think about the goals you will accomplish today.  Some days are harder than others and will show you resistance. Tone down the magnitude life's challenges when they arise by reminding yourself of the control you do have and how you will use that to remedy, counter, or overcome your challenges instead of resting on them or allowing them to fester. Own your day, control your thoughts, smile often, stay positively driven, and all will be well. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Keep your head up, your hopes high, energy and thoughts positive, and push forward no matter what the circumstance. Spend less time dwelling on the situation and just fix it. If that is not in your ability or responsibility, spend more of your time appreciating all of the things that bring you joy and cost you nothing while you wait. Stay positive. That is the easiest way to positively redirect your inner chatter and put a positive spin on your perspective regarding the external challenges that show up in your life. Lastly, Know that your life will always be blessed with what you can handle. What you can handle is not about stuff but what you get out of all of your experiences- good, bad, indifferent, and the 'I hope there are no pictures of this that can be used as evidence against me at a later date' stuff. Through it all, no matter what the experience is before you, you can positively endure it, learn from it, and grow into your best self. ~For more positive posts stop by ww...

Greet your day with a smile and gratitude for another day of life.  Try to make it a great day every time you get the chance. Start your steps to happiness with this understanding; the first reason to be happy is in your face as soon as you open your eyes every morning.  You have another opportunity to live your life just as well or even better than you did yesterday. In addition to that, when your happy is dwindling, redirect your thoughts. Put on some good mood music, light your favorite scented candles, take a hot bath, phone a friend ;), but most importantly, remind yourself that all trials are temporary. Something great is on its way no matter what your current circumstance may be. Pace yourself, smile through it all, and be the happiest you, you can be. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Sometimes circumstances beyond your control can present themselves in the worst way, with the worst timing, around the wrong people. It can put you in a state of utter vulnerability. Keep that in mind when dealing with others and their issues, problems, troubles, or short-comings. Things do not always go according to your plan. That standard is the standard for everyone. Life will throw you a curveball on a whim. It can get complex, but it is your job to simplify it. If you can- do. If you won't- don't. Never mind how important you think you are. No one should be above busting some suds. This is the truth, plain and simple- here are the rules: under any circumstance, the less unnecessary clutter, chaos, chatter or confusion the better, add positivity to the situation rather than take any away, give a solution, even if it is a temporary one; help remedy the problem. You can talk about the issues and advise, but do so without the judgmental tone- everyone can use a little less of...

Arguably the three obvious actions that must be made when acquiring any distant, long-term success is to set a goal, make a plan, and put the plan into action continuously. Before that you must first dream and dream big, but more importantly, remember to take the time to appreciate what you have right now. Start every day with a smile on your face and gratitude in your heart. Acknowledge that life is imperfect and even so, you are blessed and grateful. Know what you have in the present are blessings, big and small. Consciously and actively show your appreciation for those things and do not take them for granted. Be appreciative and happy with the many ways your life has been blessed thus far in addition to seeking more. Have balance. Continue to make strides towards accomplishing your goals, but be happy with the life you live each day pouring love, gratitude, and positive energy into every moment and relationship you are blessed with. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnsw...

The only real limitations standing in the way of you and your dreams is your own self-doubt. Do not let fear win. Fear is your greatest adversary. Do not allow it to diminish what you have to offer. Show up everyday with determination in your heart and fire in your eyes. When it comes to your dreams, the first person that needs convincing is YOU. If you do not believe then who will? There are plenty of reasons not to, but to do it you only need one; The constant tapping on your shoulder, push on your back, strike of your finger to the keyboard when you have every reason to be doing something else. This mission is yours, but only if you accept it. Remind yourself of what you want on a daily, make attaining it apart of your mission in addition to your personal growth, compassion for others, and understanding, believe in yourself and GO GET IT! It is yours for the taking. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

You know there are going to be a few things that will not exactly please you in this life. In fact, there will be things, experiences, and people that may down-right upset you, hurt you, disappoint you, let you down, and make you cry- the bad kind of cry. You know you will have your fair share of tragedy too, but you should continue to be hopeful and keep your face towards the sun forever grateful for the dawn of tomorrow- a new day, a new beginning, a fresh start.  You also know that some of the hurdles will result in more than a few scrapes and bruises and others will leave scars, but scars are a sign of survival and healing. That said, you should understand that part of the beauty of life itself is the fact that you have prior knowledge to how it goes- its ebb and flow. Your plans will have to change sometimes, but the result of that change could very well be to your benefit. You can rest assured that there will be people that will betray you, but if you have the courage to stan...

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"No." It could be the most important statement you make in any one day, one moment, or one choice. Often people will see how great of a resource you are, how they can benefit from your input or influence, and even more often, some will have no self-restriction when it comes to deciding whether or not to use you all up. The good news is that they can only do it if you let them. "No" is universally one of the first words children learn. It is an essential part of their rearing, safety, and survival. Adults must re-establish the importance of 'no' in their every day life. Re-learn how to say 'no' and embrace the freedom that comes with it- not the guilt. Sure, you may be able and willing to help others, but you must also be mindful of what is best for you. Consciously maintain the balance between your ability and availability. Take a moment to pause and check-in within yourself and only say yes to what works in you. Your answer inside is always looking ...

If you do nothing else to promote your own happiness, keep these three, simple rules on your agenda. Remember that tomorrow's reality is simply a reflection of the choices you make today and every single one counts. Dive into the lake of life with pure intentions, joy in your heart, and conscious deliberate acts. One foot after the other, one hand over the other- make choices that empower your future self and move you closer to your goals. Give your life the investment it deserves, but remember to take guilt-free rests often. A mindful person will make choices that create work they can be proud of, relationships they can rely on, and as much happiness as one life can handle. For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Every day is a new opportunity to be the most renewed, revitalized, reinvented, rejuvenated version of yourself. You can show up in your life as the greatest at what you do, the solution to your problems as they come, embracing all of your life lessons as you dust yourself off from another hard one learned, and still remain overflowing with joy in every awesome moment of your life- you choose. In addition to being a bright expression of excellence, talent, beauty, and love you also have the option to opt out. You have the option to love or hate, embrace or let go, seize the day or be seized by it- you choose. Some days the choice between them will come harder than others, but even on those days you can choose to hold on for tomorrow, and remember that every morning is a fresh start for everyone. As long as there is still breath in your body, a beat in your heart, and blood running through your veins you can choose to be more and do more than merely exist. The sum of your ...

Try as you might to avoid difficult situations and people, they do show themselves from time to time. If you absolutely have to deal with something or someone not-so wonderful, do so with a commitment to yourself. Do not allow this person or thing to adversely impact your entire day. Give them your undivided attention temporarily so you can fix the issue at hand, and move on as quickly as you can. Attack the problem not the person. Be honest and concise. Be consciously open to compromise, look for the brighter side, but also know when it is best to simply walk away.  Every battle is not worth fighting for.   Still, some difficult situations can be unavoidable and must be addressed. Do that as best you can without the goal of changing anyone one else's perspective. Clarify your own, seek a resolution, do your part, then hurry up and get back to putting your energy into that which serves you best: your health, your family, and the positively wonderful things you have going ...

Sometimes life will hand you lemons. The tang of its bitterness can sting. Own your feelings. If you are sad- be sad. If you are mad- be mad. If you are devastated- be that too, but only for a short while. Take a moment to allow yourself to be upset or disappointed because that is part of what makes you human. People are emotional creatures that love and hurt, feel pain and sadness, and suffer disappointments and failures from time to time, but you can refuse to dwell in the storm. Staying in that place takes time away from your plan of action to make things right, get back on track, and recover. With every moment that passes, you could be missing an opportunity to turn things around for the better. Life is not going to be full of wonderful, awesome, jubilant moments all the time, but it is always full of blessings. Acknowledge them and give them the attention they deserve even (especially) while you recover from defeat. It is in those moments that your blessings will multiply...