The Answer Key

When setting a goal you need to be positively optimistic as well as realistic. Know what it will take to get, be, have, or do what you want, and be clear that you are ready to do whatever is necessary to get it done. Then, set yourself to a stop watch. While you could shut yourself in a room for weeks, months, or years work tirelessly; remember that your journey requires endurance not necessarily speed.  Create yourself a you-do list: brainstorm, have a plan even if it is constantly changing, set aside time every single day to move you closer to it, set mini-deadlines as pinpoints of progress and adhere to them like it is your job.  Commit your time to it daily, begin studying to retain the information you need, or practice as often as you can, and most importantly, take breaks when you must, but do- not- quit. It is absolutely necessary to stay focused and determined, get up and dust yourself off when you fall, cry even, but then find your nearest spark of inspiration and get...

Every morning you get a fresh start, another chance, a new crack at it. Take full advantage of the opportunity to bring your dreams to life. Every bit of practice you make time to attend, risky chance you take, every word you write, every idea that keeps you up at night- breathe life into it. Feed the beast. Go hard, even harder than you did yesterday. Start earlier, then earlier than that tomorrow, or work at it in every second of your spare time, then work at it some more; begin again if you have to just do not stop giving it life. Even starting over equals a sturdier, more precise, and accurate creation with cleaner lines in less time because you know what not to do this time. Make every day a continuation of your consistent effort, and do not let up. Renew your passion daily, never let it rust, and in time your progress will become tangible and obvious. What you have to offer is your personal version of greatness. Do not give up until you have exhausted yourself creating and unleas...

Sometimes life's obstacles can appear out of no where. They may even send you on a negative tangent thinking the worse, take you for a loop, or knock you completely off course, but make sure that derailment is temporary. Stay positive, keep your perspective in check with the understanding that just as fast as they went left, things can be right again. As soon as you are able to, regain your composure, get focused, and do what you can to promote the outcome you want to have. The greatest gift you can give yourself is your belief in the positively possible. Concentrate more of your energy on your goals and their potential instead of your past, your pain, or presently unfortunate situation. Focus on the good instead of the bad however little of it there may be. Appreciate your now, your today, and acknowledge that no matter how bad it is while it could always be worse, it could be better so hold on to that hope. It is crucial that you believe enough for everyone else. No matter how ex...

Worrying may come as a natural, sometimes automatic response, but you get to choose how long that feeling dwells. Seize control of your emotional unrest, energy, and attitude that is leaving you open to worrying, and be mindful that what has your attention creates more of the same- it multiplies itself so choose what holds your attention wisely. Your focus can be redirected to promoting success, happiness, peace, and resolution instead.  Worrying does not give you anything to gain or miss but time that could be put to better use. Worrying has no affect on the circumstance or the outcome at all. It can not make your situation better or worse, but it will determine how bad you feel about it. Choose instead, to remind yourself that no twist or turn in your life is greater than your ability to adapt, accept, or overcome it. Get to work- do what you can, however you can right now, for the better.  Get busy  creating the change, difference, or reality you want to see. Remember ...

Right now, you may not have everything you ever hoped for: the car, the house, the job of your dreams, or that special someone to share your journey with, but that does not mean you never will. Stay focused.  Always be about your business, and stay positively productive. Get in the habit of doing something every day to bring yourself closer to your dreams and attaining all of the things and experiences you wish to have. No matter how long the journey may seem to take or how far away that reality may seem to be; when you know what you want, have a plan on how to get it, and be in the act of making it happen. There is no greater asset than knowing you have the knowledge, the power, and endurance to achieve what you set your mind to. The key is to remain diligent. Practice your craft, utilize your resources, pace yourself to build endurance, and focus on bringing what lives in your imagination to life. That is the daily commitment you make to yourself; to keep going until you rea...

Stop living your life waiting for 5:30. Really live in the now. Accept responsibility for it and make the most of every moment. Appreciate each one for what it is and maximize that experience as best you can.  How you choose to show up is your proclamation of what is most important to you at that moment- choose wisely.  Your entire life is the sum of your moments and the choices you have made, a reflection of what has mattered the most to you. Every decision you make going forward should be mindfully invested in your future from one moment to the next. O ne moment after another, you are staking a claim, taking ownership, exclaiming out loud, or silently making a statement about where your priorities lie.   You are the answer to your prayers, the magic touch, the secret ingredient, the key to your destiny. It is how much and how often you choose to invest your Self in your own life goals that makes all the difference in what will or will not come to pass. Invest more of yo...

Intentionally give more of yourself to you and what you do. Add to your own life. As hard as you are willing to work, sweat, and contribute to other people and their needs, be just as diligent, committed, and attentive with your own. Concentrate more of your energy on your goals instead of your self-imposed obligations. You can do your job without giving your life to it; if you have bigger plans remember to save a little time, space, and energy to increase your chances of making it happen and moving yourself closer to the dream you go to bed with every night. Give everything its place and time that they require to cover your basic needs, but then, get back to working on creating your own big picture and bring it into fruition. Get up and go make the future you have been dreaming of- rise and grind. ~For more positive posts fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

It is crucial that you believe in you more than anyone else does. Belief alone is not enough; yo ur r esilience, determination, and dedication are the horses that will pull your chariot of dreams. Every chance you take and effort you make will move you closer to your goal. Stay persistent no matter what life may throw at you as a distraction or obstacle- stay steadfast. Your continued focus and drive will eventually pay off and multiply. Sometimes your journey to the fruition of your dreams requires lessons along the way. Life's obstacles can appear out of nowhere. They may even knock you off course or discourage you through unsolicited advice, fears, or distractions from others whose goal is to convince you to give up and thus, lead you away from your greatness. Always regain your composure, heed the lesson you were meant to receive, dust yourself off, ignore the naysayers, and get back to work. Give the world the gift of your greatness, and remember that the greatest gift you can...

Do not be afraid. Stay passionately, positively, and persistently in pursuit of your goals. Now is the time to chase them down despite what opinions or whispers come from the gallery. Let them watch and hope that your vigor, your tenacity, your drive, your determination, and your dedication will rub off on them. Right now, agree, accept, and own the right and privilege to direct your life in the way you see fit. Live your life, your way, for yourself, and honor all things that bring you joy and happiness. Everyday choose to do just that, no matter what anyone else has to say about it. Give yourself permission to become everything you have ever imagined being. Be that, do that, explore that; the things that make your spirit sing. Set your Self free, and move throughout your own life fearlessly. Through your acts you may be the spark that lights their candle, but first, do not be afraid to light your own. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey ...

You determine how much your potential will manifest in your life based on the amount of time and energy you pour into it. It is up to you to decide that your dreams and goals are real and worth your every effort, late nights, and even rejection. No matter how exhausting, how far, or how long it may take, as long as you wake up every morning with that goal on your mind and determination in your actions, you have more time to get it done. Give it your best everyday, and make the most of it. Get to work working on the things that matter most to you. Become, have, and achieve whatever goal, vision, dream you hold and realize that what has been placed on your heart is yours for the taking if you are willing go after it vigorously, like it's already yours. Sweat today so you can bask in your success tomorrow. ~For more positive posts fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Be motivated by the inner positive perspective. The key to living a happy life to the fullest is not necessarily seeing everything through happy goggles, but on the best terms and pulling away from every experience a much needed lesson to help you move forward to greater things in education, relationships, or other opportunities. Sometimes bad things will happen, you will be disappointed, people may hurt you, but you have to keep in mind that you have a choice when it comes to how that will affect you. You can either let that damage, wound, or deter you, or you can stand in a place that will allow even the painful experience to positively impact your life and give you something to gain. Ultimately, the intent to choose to make the best of all of your days ahead is the most positive perspective you can have. In all things, that is the best place to start. ~For more positive posts stop by  @_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

First things first, direct your intent: set a goal, make a plan, set its status as a priority in your day-to-day, and put the plan into action, but most importantly, take the time to appreciate what you already have right now. The energy you put into expressing your gratitude creates room for more verses the energy of longing which lowers the value of what you already have. Do not front, you should acknowledge that life is perfectly imperfect, but despite your obstacles you invest in being blessed and grateful no matter who or what shows up in your life. Choose to see the blessing in everything as it is right now. You may not have your dream job yet, but you are working. You may not have the man of your dreams, but you know being alone is better than being in an unhealthy relationship with the wrong person. You may not have a platform like Oprah, sing like Mariah, or have a body like Halle, but by-golly you know what you have are blessings, big and small, and as long as you co...

For a happy life, stay motivated by the inner positive perspective, vision, intention, direction, and driving force of your life to achieve or acquire specific keys on the way. The two most sought after keys to happiness are establishing a peaceful and successful life, successfully. This goal is accomplished daily and solely by consciously living on the best terms possible: seeking the purpose in all things, and pulling out of every experience that which will make you stronger, wiser, or clearer in the end. You can either let experiences damage, wound, or deter you, or you can stand in a place that will allow every experience, good or bad, positively impact your life. Knowing that and choosing to make the best of all of your days ahead is a commitment aligning yourself with peace in the present and creating the opening for more of the same in the future. Stand in the affirmation of how everything you do and will do will be a conscious effort to positively impact your life...

Start every day with a smile. Be appreciative and happy with the many ways your life has been blessed in addition to seeking more. Set a goal, make a plan, and put the plan into action, but most importantly, stay committed to it. Focus less on how far you have to go, and more on how far you have come.  Embrace and appreciate where you are and stay connected to where you are headed.  You know better than anyone else what best serves your own soul. Dive in, repeat that motion daily, and remind yourself frequently of why you started in the first place.  What you say to yourself everyday determines what you do, when, how long, and how well you do it. Now is the time for you to get excited about the goals in your life. Take that risk, own your right to become all you have ever dreamed of being, and do whatever you must to get it, even if you have to limp, tip-toe, or crawl there. Success is your birthright, but you must claim it. Know that, own it, and no one can stop you...

Take a moment to take a breath. Take time today to really grasp the beauty of where you have been, how far you have come, where you are, and where you are headed. Take the day, the hour, or just a moment to appreciate all the greatness you have yet to reveal while creating yourself thus far. Have gratitude for the progress of it all, in your process, in your commitment and determination despite the odds, struggle, whatever, or whoever doubts you or your ability. Focus today on the now and all the opportunity that resides in it. Focus on how much you have instead of how much you want. Rest assured there is still time for you to reap the full bounty of this life, and that all things that are for you will find you. Right now, focus, focus on your goals, focus on your next move to make it happen, pour all of your energy into it, and intentionally focus on being grateful for what you already have today simply because it is already yours -enjoy it. ~For more positive posts stop by   w...

Be mindful that all of your attributes are your gifts to share at your own will. It is also your responsibility to care for your Self and make you your priority as well. Give open-heartedly, but pay attention to the amount of overexertion, exhaustion, and depletion you experience from over-giving. Know when it is time to put you at the top of your to-do list and give wholeheartedly to yourself just as much as you would for anyone else. Your dreams, hopes, goals, vision, and desires are no one's responsibility but yours. Make their fruition a conscious decision to pursue. Seek balance in the efforts you give to yourself and what you can afford to give away. Do not unconsciously lose yourself endlessly giving yourself away to everyone else despite what it may cost you. You have to matter to you too. ~For more positive posts  fb.me/TheAnswerKey & @ _TheAnswerKey daily!

In all things, under all circumstances, find your happy. That is the key to unlock life's magnificence; being happy and knowing where to find it. Happy people are happy because they have chosen to be. It does not mean that they have less problems than you, their life is simpler, or trouble never darkens their doorstep, but they have gained a great understanding of balance, limitations, and peace. Happy people are happy because they never let difficulties dictate the amount of happiness they possess. Their reasons for joy always outweigh  their problems, and when those problems arise they immediately work on solutions without dwelling on the setback itself. They will inevitably come, but happy people also accept that all things are temporary and in its own right contributing to the best version of themselves suitable to live their life. Happiness is a mindset and it takes practice. No matter what is going on outside, set your internal dial to happy and do your part to keep it there....

Everyone would love to spend their life frolicking through weedless gardens and sunbathing on a beach, however, while there may be some days of bliss life comes with its storms as well. When there are storm clouds over your life, and you feel as if the rain simply will not stop pouring out frustration, hurt, disappointments, and pain- persevere. Practice what it is you want to see in your life. If you want to be loved show love to someone else. If you want to be appreciated show your gratitude. If you want to be happy, count the goodness in your life and all your many blessings, great and small. Have no doubt that while you may be in a difficult situation presently, eventually there will be relief. In the meantime, remember that before every rainbow you must first endure the rain. Be willing to wait out the storm. You may not be in control of your current situation, but your circumstance does not have to have control over you. No matter what you are going through, there is so much to b...

Everyday you have to make a conscious decision to separate yourself from the negative Nancys, bitter Bettys, and Sour Susans. Remember that energy is contagious; create a comfortable distance between you and them. Re-evaluate your involvement with people who are draining energy from you, suffocating you with negativity, adding stress to your life, or bringing unnecessary drama to your table. Toxic relationships help you become stronger, wiser, and aware of how to process chaos and deal with the dramatic people in your life, but ultimately you need to determine how to limit, minimize, or eliminate them all together. They do more harm than good, hurt more than heal, and cause conflict more than compromise. Help others as best you can, but never forget about your own well-being, your happiness, your peace, and your mission: what you want out of this life, what you want to do, and the amount of time you have to get it done. Stay focused. Refused to be an involuntary participant in other ot...

You are on a journey to fulfill your own purpose.   What you have to bring to the world is your personal contribution, your treasure, and your duty.   Know that what you have to add to this world is an important piece of the puzzle. Get busy being in the business of creating what you love, doing what you love, and giving love. Stay encouraged, driven, and focused. Remember why you got started, be the example someone else is looking for to go after their dreams, and be determined to complete your task. You will never regret your effort, your blood, sweat, and tears will not be in vain because your destiny is placed in you for a reason. Your mission is for you to find out what that reason is and unleash your gift on the world.   ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!