The Answer Key

The things that trouble you most, that you fear, that you avoid, or worry about; face them head on. Let today be the day you look all of your obstacles, trials, hurts, and disappointments in the face. Choose to rise like the sun and break the constant, stillness of night over your life. Find the courage to let the brave warrior within lead you through your difficulties. Know that you can bear, handle, and conquer all that plagues you. Know that you are stronger than you think, more capable than you were, and more equipped than you have been before. Boss up. Let today be the first of many days that you take, make, and create a win for yourself. Win over your pain, win over your concerns, win over your stress and trepidation knowing that every challenge you face comes bearing its own gift if you are willing to walk confidently through it; your gift will be waiting on the other side. Your job is to be determined to find it, and rising to that challenge alone means you have already won som...

This is your life. Give yourself permission to seek, find, and experience your life truly fulfilled. Prioritize your life around what you want to see in it. Do not be afraid to remove the negative, unnecessary, or ineffective. Your reception of the things and people that you allow into your space is just as important as the intention, influence, and energy you bring with you. So, if there is anything in your life today not quite holding up to snuff, have the courage to let it go. Take charge. Take ownership. Take a stand for yourself. Begin to lead a life you can live with, and do not waste another minute doing anything less than that. You are the pilot of your jet. You are the author of your book. You are the conductor of your symphony so if you no longer like how it sounds; change the music. Whatever you do, do it with the intention to live your life with purpose, live your life with passion, and live your life doing as best you can by first doing the best you can do for you...

Make more room for yourself in your life. Sure, everyone and everything that needs you, needs you, but you need some of you too. Unapologetically, take care of yourself. Be mindfully, aware, motivated, and committed to you. Invest in yourself just as much as you would anyone else. Own your time. Once you decide to carve out time for yourself, you really see just how much of your daily agenda is filled with all of the things that are dependent on you and you alone, but are in no way for you. However, as you see how difficult it is to squeeze you in, challenge yourself to prioritize your day, week, and month's worth of responsibilities. Do not let your grade A commitment to others allow you to ignore your own needs. Put yourself at the top of your priority list everyday, and let everything and everyone else be second, falling in line behind you. Put on your own oxygen mask before you assist others on a plane and in life. In most cases, second is just as good as first, and in all even...

Everyone has a dream of doing, having, or being something, but there are steps you must take to turn that dream to into a reality. There are few willing to make the necessary transitions to wake up and chase after their dreams. You may have multiple obligations completely unrelated to your dream that you are absolutely committed and obligated to. Do not let whatever those things are deter you from chasing after the calling on your heart. Many people give themselves permission to ignore their purpose because of the obligations around them; do not become one of those people. Set some goals, minimums, and guarantees for yourself to stay on track and stay on the chase. Create a layout and check in and check off your completions as they come. That is the first step to successfully doing anything- the preparation. Know what it takes to complete it, be it, or have it and be disciplined enough to put in the work. The rest is a matter of endurance, remaining focused, and staying the course....

Give yourself permission to have your dreams, pursue them, and make them come true. Your gifts are unique, your desire to apply them is a daily choice- commit to it. Your patience, persistence, and perseverance is what will make all the difference in what will or will not come to pass. It may take time; maybe even a lot of time, but the same amount of time is constantly being passed and spent at the same pace whether you are on the chase or not. You have to decide if you want to let time pass you by having not pursued your dreams. Choose to believe in you. Put your time to use investing in your life goals and making your own dreams come true. You can do whatever you set your mind to as long as you have the endurance to see it through. No matter what it is, go for it- it is already yours for the taking if you choose. There literally is nothing you can not do once you have determined it is for you. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey   &  @ _TheAnswerKey ...

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...