The Answer Key

Let us take a collective breath... a beat... a pause... a moment and show some love, gratitude, and acknowledgement to the magic that exists in the simple beauty of this time despite the chaos and uncertainty. Certainly, recent times have proven that both can exist simultaneously, that people can be kind while others are hateful, that some can be ethical while others are unscrupulous, some can be educated while others are ignorant. For this moment, you can choose to appreciate the beauty that exists right now: a long overdue phone call over a quick text, a day of boredom instead of rushing from one obligation to the next, a break from a stressful job and time to search for a new one, quality time with your loved ones instead of living like passing ships in the night, and the freedom to stay up late or sleep in and catch up on much needed rest instead of managing your life under extreme exhaustion. Let us take a collective breath and see the beauty of life right now. If you look clo...

For today and every single day after, I hope that you stay encouraged. There is something unique and wonderful you were meant to add to the world. If you find yourself feeling like you are less than in any way, remember where you started, why you got started in the first place, and keep pursuing your passion. Please believe your presence is no accident.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

We are in the midst of a major shift. It can be, has been, and is going to be scary. Fear of the unknown is real, but it does not have to be paralyzing. Lean into the shift with love, strength, and positivity. Intentionally create a space to invest in your personal growth on every level: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Make sure your moves match your goals. You will face ups and downs for sure, but you can not be distracted, deterred, or defeated. Know that w hatever you go through getting where you want to go is to keep you flexible, humble, and appreciative. Once you get there you will not forget the storms you faced on the way and will take full advantage the opportunity to be great!   ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

So far, this year has come with a multitude of unpredictable, unexpected, and unprecedented challenges and changes, but it has also come with an incredible amount of compassion, endurance, and evidence of our resilience and ability to cohesively adapt. Today is a great day to hit the reset button on this year. Refocus your energy, your heart, your attention, and your effort on you and what you wish to achieve. Enthusiastically strive to explore and effectuate your plans regarding your goals for this year. Take a deep breath, and spread love and compassion on heightened level like you never have before. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

You are a boss, whether it is over a fortune 500 company or just your person, you have say and power over your experience.  Unapologetically, remove yourself from that and those that do not serve you best, but appreciate, support, and encourage the ones you keep.  As often as you can, assess and evaluate your interactions, surroundings, and experience then adjust accordingly so that your existence matches your intention, your values are in line with your goals, and the company you keep matches your worth. ~For more positive posts st op by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

While no one is immune to hardships, hurt, or a heavy heart, you can choose to redirect your focus and your energy on what you want to have, how you want to feel, all you have to be grateful for, and what you can do to improve your experience or your mood. Your mood, vibe, and overall happiness is your responsibility. Intentionally invest in it by seeking out, surrounding yourself, and implementing the best energy your can pour into yourself. Be prepare to receive a hefty return on your investment.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Use this time to spend quality time with yourself, on your home, on a project, get some much needed rest, learn something you always wanted to know, and embrace the connection between you and the people in your life. Every new day offers a new opportunity to celebrate your precious relationships, present gifts, and explore the possibilities the future may hold. This time is a moment of pause from the monotony to move you forward and move yourself closer, closer to your people and to achieving that which you did not have enough time for before. This situation is unscheduled and unprecedented but may be right on time. This time is not a punishment, it is an opportunity for you to settle down, sink in, and focus on the very things you have not had enough time for but wish you did. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Life can be tremendously unpredictable and not knowing what is next can be extremely uncomfortable to say the least, however, the unknown holds within itself endless possibilities and opportunities. As much as you may feel anxious or fearful you can choose to anchor your emotions, thoughts, and energy in faith and hope. Have faith that whatever happens in your life you are built to withstand it, get through it, and come out whole on the other side of it. Have hope in the likelihood that your circumstance may turn out great, you will be happy, and everything will work out in your favor. Lastly, take each day as it comes, one day at a time, and be a positive as you can in it. Keep your eye on the bright side. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Everyone has their own special gift to offer the world. It may not be on a super-grand scale but what is your contribution can only be given by you in your way. Embrace your natural essence, be confident in your presentation, be proud of who you are and what you bring to the table of the world. Remember that, you are special. You are unique. You embody the energy you bring, and you truly are your own streak of lightning in a bottle. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Good, bad, better, or worse, no matter how its being spent, the most valuable thing you possess is your time. Every moment is its own investment. Whether it is in work, rest, fun or something less advantageous, your time is being spent on something. Make sure you spend more time making lucrative investments. Life is simply too short to waste any of the precious time you have entertaining people, experiences, or energy that does not increase your reserve of joy, love, and positivity. Life is meant to be enjoyed. As often as you can, invest your time in living the one life you have well. ~For more positive posts fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Make sure you are looking at all circumstances from the top down, not the bottom up. You may feel like you took an 'L', but everything serves its purpose including your loses. Be grateful for the revelation when you catch it. Be grateful for your resilience knowing you can comeback from anything. Be grateful that trial and error is meant to teach you both what to do and what not to do. Be grateful for all you have learned along the way. Lastly, be grateful that one loss does not have to keep you down. Getting knocked down does not mean you down for the count, and even if you think you are down for the count, never count yourself out. If you have to reboot, readjust, or reset be grateful for the opportunity you get everyday to try again. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Every day you can choose to focus on what is going right in your life. Decide how you can improve or correct the things that could be better. Make plans and take the actions you can today to accomplish your goals for the future. While there will be the unforeseeable, unavoidable, and unfortunate circumstances that may arise, even the unexpected does not have to ruin your day- stay positive. Do what you can do about it, and as quickly as you can, get back to the happiness that is your life. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Be confident in your decisions in regards to how you choose to live your life. You can give out some details for the sake of clarity, but let the description of your endeavors stop there. After a while, people tend to take your information as some form of explanation or justification for your actions. You need no one's blessing to live your life your way. This is your life to live for you to express all of your awesomeness, all of your gifts, all of your talents to the world; how you choose to do that is entirely up to you, and as you do that remember that no one's opinion of you or what you do should hold more weight than the calling within your own heart.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

If you know in your heart that whatever you want to do with your life is still pulling at you, constantly on your mind, fills you up with excitement, and brings you joy, the question is not when, how, or why, but why not? It is already apart of you thus, it is yours to have, be, become, and experience in your life. Believe that this year it could happen. Keep going. Reaffirm your commitment. Stay consistent. Then, once you see it is in reach, do not be afraid or despite being afraid grab hold of it anyway- like it already belonged to you, you temporarily misplaced it, and you are back to reclaim it. If your calling is still calling you; this year, answer it.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey   & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

While it is arguably the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can quickly turn into a season of overwhelming anxiety, frustration, and stress unless you intentionally set yourself up for success. Instead of being led by the tug and pull of the season, create the kind of experience that you want to have; prioritizing events, organizing your schedule for shopping, and making time for yourself will help you ease into and through the holidays. Specifically, alone time and self-care are just as important during the holidays as they are any other time of year. Make room for you this season. While visiting, engaging, and enjoying the festivities, time to yourself to simply relax and reflect on your blessings will allow you to recharge and be fully engaged when you are in the midst of your holiday celebrations and obligations. It is incredibly important to have you on your list during the holidays to make this season one that you will truly enjoy.  ~For more positive posts s...

While there will always be unfortunate circumstances and events that arise, you can immediately dismiss or address them instead of ingesting, lingering, or wallowing in it. Ultimately, you determine how long or short you live in that space insist that you spend the least amount time there, and get your focus back to the success, love, fun, and happiness you have and deserve.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey   & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Do not let anyone tell you what your gift is or how to use it. Dream of where you want to be and take the steps you need to get there. Start with small goals then let them grow. Remember that success has no specified time so never measure your successes against anyone else's measuring stick, and work at your own pace. As long as you win in the end what difference does it make how long it takes? Your timing does not have to make sense to them as long as you know what to do, how to do it, and remain consistent, you can and and you will win.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnsweKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

With every new day focus on how you wish to show up in the world with joy in your heart, a smile on your face, and a pep in your step. Do not allow anyone to manipulate, intimidate, or dictate how you live your life. Only you and you alone decide how you will show up every day. The manifestation, occupation, and cultivation of your happiness is your own responsibility- own it. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnsweKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

When you take an unconventional career path you can not play by the same rules as those that do. Their rules do not apply to you. Your expectation and analysis of how your career is going should not be the same either. While you can offer your perspective to help them understand, remember that it is not your job to convince them of anything. Your vision is your business. Unapologetically build your business and refrain from being compelled to explain, defend, or justify your process. Eventually, your results will speak for themselves- let them. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!