The Answer Key

All of the greats at anything have already said it. They all have confirmed that whatever it is you want if you want it bad enough it is already yours. Your job is to take the necessary steps to get it. You have to decide to get it as new and scary as it may be. Whether you get it right away or not it is there and it is still yours if you really want it. One way is not more right than the other they just offer different results, and while having other commitments is fair, if this what you really want, you just have to decide to go get it because  there is no time like the present.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

May you always find a way to focus on the good; the things that help you grow, learn, love and bring you joy. Limit your concern for things out of your control. Be encouraged, stop worrying, and do not give your fear the attention it craves. Be confident that whatever you are confronted with, you are strong enough, resilient enough, and brave enough to handle. May you begin to embrace and acknowledge the simplest of joys and miracles life grants you every day. Focus on giving each moment in each day your very best effort, and always be grateful for the wonderful life you have and the amazing future that awaits you. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Open up to all the greatness in the little things. Breathe calmy through your day knowing you are facing each experience with a positive posture going in. Be grateful for your view from where you are right now because the greatest beauty in life is found in the living of it in each moment, not solely from the top or at the very end when your journey is complete. Remember to enjoy the view from wherever you are right now. There is no need to hurry. What is your will be yours today and tomorrow and the next day. Y ou are not in a race against anyone or anything so take your time, take it all in, and just enjoy the ride.  ~For more positive post stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Be  openly and passionately in pursuit of fulfilling your dreams and reaching the top of your mountain. Let the how surprise you- just get on your way.  Take a break  when you need to and just enjoy the view from wherever it is you are- relax.  Then, after you have caught your breath; get up and get going again.  Remember, the only clock you are up against is the one you set. Take your beats, perfect your craft, and do your own thing your way.  Trust that y ou will get to where you want to be at the right time, on the right day, in the exact season you are supposed to, and you will be well-prepared because of the time you took to perfect your technique, taking a beat when it was necessary, and growing into the person that could fill the shoes you want to stand in. ~For more positive post stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

While there is still life left to live, remember to enjoy it for what it is. Accept each situation for what it is. E mbrace your current place and circumstance for what it is. Really keep calm. Do your best and be okay with whatever that is. At the end of the day, all you can do is show up and be your best, do your best, and give your best to every person, situation, and experience you have.  Make the most of your day, everyday building your future.  Let go of the desire to forcibly influence the outcome and just let it be whatever it is.   Give every day the option to be great, but accept that even bad days serve their own purpose too. It is in acceptance you will find answers that lead you to all sorts of great things: peace, forgiveness, and happiness alike.  When you truly believe that all things are working together to serve you on your journey- they will. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey dai...

True freedom lies in worry-free living. It is the intentional mindset fostered by one's chosen response to their circumstance despite how displeasing, unfortunate, or negative the circumstance may be. Being worry-free is when you understand that all of your experiences are working together toward the best outcome for you in every situation, and you choose to adhere to that understanding. All of it, everything that happens is with good reason to take you from bad to good and from good to better in one way or another. Being worry-free is being sure that no matter what, your commitment to and being grateful, being prepared, and being positive will supersede any negativity, hurt, or challenge you may face. Even when you feel that you are at your lowest point, you are certain that better days are on the horizon.   ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   & tweet me  @ /_TheAnswerKey  daily.

You are your first passion project. In everything you do be passionate about it, let it have a true purpose in your life, and love to love it as much as you can. When you pour your intensity and effort into it be fully engaged, be proud to participate, be grateful for the fulfillment you get from it. That passionate intent will breed abundance which will breathe longevity into your work, more joy in your experiences, and more meaningful relationships with the people you choose to surround yourself with. Passion plus purpose plus gratitude always equals satisfaction so live your life passionately, and love the life you live. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @ /_TheAnswerKey  daily.

The challenges will come, but you have spent all of the seasons leading up to this one preparing for them. Trust that you will know what to do when they arise and will handle whatever may come with confidence, tact, and integrity. All of the aches and pains of disappointment have kept you humble and hungry. All of the hills and valleys you have endured have also gifted you the stamina you need to persevere. All of the roads you have traveled thus far, even the detours and dead ends on your journey that made you feel like you were turned around or completely lost, they too have lead you to be exactly where you are now having learned all the lessons necessary for you to succeed in the future. When you know that for sure, trust and believe it, worrying at all becomes completely obsolete.  ~ For more positive posts   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Your goal is so close you can almost graze it with your finger tips but it is still just beyond your reach, understandably, that can get frustrating, but do not allow it to discourage you. Your job right now is to embrace this space- stretch, grow, develop, and evolve. Lean in to your learning curve. Acknowledge, absorb, and appreciate the numerous morsels of understanding and clarity you were meant to grasp and push forward; how ever slow and sloth-like it may seem to be, it adds up eventually amounting to the pillar that your steady and unwavering greatness will be built upon. You may feel like you are lingering but you are learning what is necessary to be prepared for the next level of your journey and beyond.  ~ For more positive posts   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

When pursuing your big life goals it is important to stay confident, committed, and encouraged. There will be moments of hesitance, fear, and doubt. You can let it consume you, choose to give up, and let your confidence, courage, and commitment to it fall by the waist-side or NOT. Do not let that doubt define you. Do not let your fear speak louder than your heart's desire. Do not let anything skew your level of commitment. Remember that who you are, your all encompassing gifts, talents, personality, and presence can not be duplicated. What you have to offer your industry, community, or business is unique. Even twins with the closest experience and resemblance have differences; however slight, minimal, or seemingly insignificant those differences may be, they are precisely what makes them unique even from one another. Each of them have something special to offer, as do you. Embrace your passion and pursue it whole-heartedly. Have courage, stay confident and relentlessly committed to...

Be mindful of your time and how it is spent. Every moment of your day you are choosing to invest in you or someone else- t o share your space, energy, and time is a choice and a sacrifice.  While it is necessary to share and offer your very best and be as helpful as you can be to others, be mindful that every ounce of yourself that you give away should be an act of kindness, out of the goodness of your heart, a gift, a courtesy, and a conscious, loving contribution.  Think about what priorities you are willing to substitute, negate, and set aside to satisfy someone else's request.   Do what you do for others because you want to not just because someone's made the request of you, your resources, or your presence. Your time is valuable and precious, how you manage that time must be a priority; only you can determine its worth and how you wish to spend it. Spend it wisely. ~ For more positive posts  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  dail...

Give yourself every opportunity to make it a great day before the day even gets started. Start your day on the right foot with a positive attitude, a smile on your face, and setting the right intentions and expectations for the day ahead. Let the good vibes run your day, seep into your thoughts, and pour out of your pores. Know that there is something to be gained from every experience; even sour, negative moments are merely lessons in disguise and are temporary nonetheless. Do not allow yourself to dwell in the dumps, rather, take each moment, good and bad, and make the best of it as best you can. As soon as possible, purposely invest your time in good experiences, good food, good people, and get back to building a good life. Watch how your use of your good vibes increases the awesomeness around you and creates more room for greatness, goodness, and growth to multiply. The fate of your day is your responsibility- make the best of it. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/Th...

Your gifts are plentiful and you are a great asset to everyone around you, but there may not always be enough of you to go around. Acknowledging  that is vital in maintaining a healthy balance of how much of you you give away and what you keep for yourself.   Remember that the time you give to your dreams, your art, your purpose is as important and necessary as the investments you make in others. Do not forget to have, make, and keep enough of you for yourself. The balance between what you give and what you keep is all on you. Know what you can afford to contribute without regret or personal penalty. You do not need to require that you give un-consciously, limitlessly, or endlessly of yourself to be effective; be mindfully willing to do what you do, when you do it, how much, and for how long. Be a conscious giver, hold yourself accountable for your choices, and accept the responsibility you have to yourself to determine how much of you you give away and how much of you is your...

If you are looking for a way to change your life, accomplish your goals, and put yourself on your to-do list this year, take ownership over your experience- all of it. From the smallest task to the most time-consuming, owning your time is the key to changing your life. Everyday, begin to think of your time running down like sand in an hour glass (yes, that's a soap opera reference- still true). None of the sand gets wasted or spilled over onto the next day so you have to consciously commit to your experience, commit to the life you want to have, and choose to live however you choose to live it. Your decisions determine how well the time you get gets used up. From the start of your day and all throughout remember that you matter, your energy matters, what you want matters and start acting like it. Do everything with intention, deliberately, consciously aware and actively in pursuit of the life you want to live: your goals, your vision, your dreams, and the all encompassing experienc...

Every day, focus on the small steps you can make to bring you even a little closer to your goal. You will always get out what you put in so if you are choosing to put in the time, effort, and energy it requires, it will pay off. Water that seed every single day in some way.  Once you decide you want it bad enough nothing can stop you from achieving your goal.  When you make space in your day to invest in your goal before you do anything else you will see it grow, and if you take inventory of how your time is spent you can consolidate your day and dedicate even more time to your goal. If you do both  you will have truly made it a priority and eventually it will manifest into fruition.  Your continuous contribution, commitment, and courage will bring your goal from your heart and mind into your life. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey    & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Create space for what you want to show up in your life. Choosing what you want is easy, but committing to the choices and deciding to actively pursue it requires more, the next level of commitment, devotion, and priority. It is your time to get out of your own way; face your fear, go after your goals with two hands as if it has your name on it, as if you know for sure that it is already yours. Go get it, fight for it, grab hold of it like it already belongs to you without question.  Once you own the thoughts keeping you from making your next move you can conquer the fear associated with it and let it go. Do not simply await triumph, make the most of the space in between here and there, and do your part. Always keep a positive perspective, stay focused on what you must do to bring your goal closer to fulfillment, make your goal a priority daily, and your success will surely meet you halfway.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey    & tweet me...

Now is the time for you to show yourself- really show yourself. Never mind what anyone else says or thinks about it; whatever, whenever, wherever, however you feel the most joy, now is the time to bring it out. Your goals and dreams have waited long enough to happen- let them, but first, it is also time to acknowledge that the biggest obstacle keeping you from everything you want, want to be, or want to do- it all comes down to you. It is time for you to realize your dreams minus the sludge, grime, and filth that muddies your pond. Rid yourself of downers, distractions, and doubt; concentrate on your effort, and face your fear. Now is the time to get in your own head. Do not allow what is or who is around you to stand in your way. Know that you are only one thought away from drawing your goals closer to you or creating more distance- simple as that. Your time is now. Choose it and it will choose you. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey    & tweet me...

Truly embrace and enjoy the experience of the holidays by planning wisely, accounting for the unexpected as best you can, simplifying your to-do list, and making time to take care of yourself in some way every day.  The best way to master the holidays is to change up your approach- be different. Take your time this year. No more running around, breaking a sweat, racing against the holiday clock. Plan ahead, start early, and do not rush but mosey your way through the holidays. Take the stress out of your days by working smarter, not harder: clear out your fridge to make room for the Tupperware to come, p re-prep side dishes, and make big, easy one-pot meals days before that can double for lunch or leftovers. Lastly, e njoy the season, mindfully. Be present living in the moment for every beautiful experience, and end the year with a satisfied spirit and a content heart.   Creating a healthy balance between your to-do list and your for-you list is the important, but most of all, ...

Once you decide to carve out time for yourself and begin to analyze how you usually spend your time, you really see how much of your daily agenda is filled with all of the things and people that you put above and before yourself. Children aside, you can feel guilty choosing you and put yourself on the back burner indefinitely. This coming year calls for a fresh start, perspective, and posture on your standing on your own totem pole. It will require a lot of new disciplines. You will need to distance yourself from your neediest friends and family. You will need to slow down, minimize, or take a break from the messiness, chaos, and drama other people bring to you from their lives. You will need to make a conscious effort to avoid overexertion. Your newfound, grade A commitment to remember you will require that you stop allowing yourself to ignore your own needs to fulfill the demands of those around you. The guilt will still be there, at least initially, but eventually you will feel the ...

Your big dream, the one you have had the longest, the one that scares you a little, the one that you have dismissed more times than you care to count, the one that lingers at the forefront of your mind while you are at your nine to five- it is still there for a reason. Whatever hand life has dealt you may have paused, shifted, or sent you on a serious detour away from it for a while, but do not let the unforeseen obstacles that have darkened your path deter you from making your dream a reality. As long as it stays on your mind, brings a smile to your face, puts joy in your soul, and there is still room for it in your heart, make room for it in your life. No matter how long it may take to see it come to fruition, the more time you spend invested in something your heart truly desires will only bring its full potential closer to you. How long it has been, how long it may take, and how you go about it has little importance in contrast to seeing your blossom finally in full bloom. Make time...