The Answer Key

Happiness is the common goal, but the answer to getting it remains evaded for most. With the grave amount of stress everyone is currently under, the frequency of happiness is dwindling for some, fading for others, and escaping or missing for the rest. The key is to focus more on what is in your grasp- the smallest of things in their natural state of beauty, glory, and favor. You just have to choose where to look. Revel in the possibilities that await you while appreciating the positivity, prosperity, and joy that already exist in your life, and happiness will meet you there.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Now is as good a time as any to do some spring cleaning. De-clutter your closet, cabinets, and your life as a whole. From time to time, it is necessary to assess what is or is no longer positively occupying space in your life. Right now, y ou have more time to put yourself on your to-do list and at the top of it. Take time to make positive, permanent changes to your environment, and you will feel a positive shift in your life overall.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Your energy and your time may be spent however you wish, but it is also limited and can not be regained. While it is a habit in our culture to stay busy, busy does not always equal productivity. Make time for things that will be beneficial to you. This includes rest. All investments do not require breaking a sweat. Make time to take care of yourself. Self care always comes with a high return on your investment.  ~For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

The space you currently occupy may seem like a never ending soap opera with high octane drama on display. You may feel as if your efforts are unnoticed or unappreciated. You may think that what you do, have done, or are doing does not matter or just is not enough. Rest assured, the turbulence you are currently experiencing is only temporary. This is simply a matter of endurance. You do not have to entertain toxicity. You can choose to protect your peace. Know that, your efforts will add up. Their totality will reveal itself in due time. The end of this trial is closer than you think. Lastly, breathe. Breathe deep, be strong, drop your shoulders, and remain calm.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

While resolutions may not have lingered on anyone's tongue for very long, the commitment to make positive changes in your life is always a benefit to your personal growth and self care goals and something you can choose to do at any moment. Checking in with yourself and reassessing regularly is always helpful. Consistency is key.  Organize your priorities in accordance to their necessities, set your boundaries in alignment with your values, be gentle with yourself, respect the process as you go through trials and errors, and you will eventually find your goal foreseeable and achievable. Start today.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Finding balance can be a difficult practice to gain and sustain. Establishing it requires a multitude of adjustments and assertions in your life. Maintaining it demands that you insist on the implication of them with unwavering commitment and dedication to your goal despite the objections from the people in your life. With that said, setting priorities and boundaries are key to creating the balance you desire for peace,fulfillment, and happiness. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

 If no other time than now you should be living your best life to the best of your ability. In an effort to obtain the pinnacle of the best version of your life it is necessary to examine all that is well, and areas in need of some work. Be honest with yourself and work diligently on the parts of your life that need more of your attention, that need less, and put in the work required to live the best version of your life. ~For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Greet the rest of this year with optimism on your mind, gratitude in your heart, and and a smile on your face. Every single day you get the chance to open your eyes, take a deep breath, be in your right mind, and rise under your own power is a great day, and even if you can't do all three, some is better than none. Be grateful for everything you have, all that you are, will be, and make the most of the 24 hours in front of you.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

If nothing else, this past year has reminded everyone that time spent with the ones you love is precious. Small collective efforts can bring about great change, and gratitude is the best attitude because there was so much to be grateful for even in 2020. Focus on the things that went right inspite of the things that went wrong. Happy New Year!  ~For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Now more than ever celebrating and appreciating the people and things in your life is the best way to keep your spirits lifted. This year was a challenging one. Even still, it came with its own blessings. It reminded everyone of who and what is most important to them and forced a reset of everyone's priorities. Now that the reset button has been pushed, next year should come with more focus on the people you hold dear, more time for self care, and all of your priorities already in check.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

 You made it to December! This year is coming to a close. While the optimism that came with its arrival may have dwindled quickly, and for many it may have disappeared entirely, there is still time for this year to go in your win column. Understandably, this year has come with a great deal of challenges, but it also gave everyone an opportunity to be more thoughtful, generous, and grateful. Even with all of its unprecedented challenges, this year has served as a constant reminder that life can be short and fragile, that the busy business that is the rushed, frantic, or chaotic way of living is not the only way to live, and making time to stay put and enjoy the people and the things you have worked so hard for can be time well spent.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Dream of where you want to be, and plan the steps you will take to get there. Start with small goals, but remember that success takes time so be patient with yourself. Most importantly, it will take your consistent commitment and effort. Accomplishing small goals will create a trend, gives you momentum, and provides the drive to success. The little wins count- count them, and remember the lessons do as well so count them too. They all add up just the same. Appreciate all of them for they are the stepping stones to learning how to accomplish your greater goal. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

 In these unprecedented times of uncertainty, pressure, and stress there is a greater need for peace, rest, and relaxation. Living without the typical outlets is part of the burden. You may be used to going out with friends, going to see a movie, or getting in a spa day, but those options are currently off the table. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to relax at home. It is time to get creative and utilize the technological advances at your disposal. You can schedule a Zoom, Facetime, or Google hangout with your friends over dinner and catch up. Thankfully, there are several streaming services loaded with new content. All you need to add is the candy and popcorn to make a cinematic experience in your home. Lastly, you can create an at-home spa day: light candles, play soft spa music from YouTube, draw a bath, try a face mask, sip cucumber-mint water, and drape yourself in your coziest jammies straight from the dryer. Make time for me-time and just relax.  ~For...

If this season (or seasons) of seclusion, restraint, and moderation has done anything of value, it has afforded everyone time to step back and evaluate the absolute necessities in their life and find new appreciation for the luxuries that may have grown dull over time. Hopefully, everyone will walk into the last quarter of this year with a vigorous, vigilant, vibrant intention to be their best, appreciate more, and need less. ~For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

You have to believe in you. You set the price of your time, your energy, and your intellectual property. You have to know your value and all the greatness you bring to the table, and be willing to walk away from any offer, situation, or person that underrates, undermines, or underestimates it.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

This year is not over yet; it still holds the potential to be great and so do you. You can set a new goal and accomplish it. You can take on a challenge and win. You can try something new and be successful. Your life could still change for the better. Now is not the time to give up. It is time to hunker down and dig in. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Forget yesterday, embrace today, and prepare for tomorrow. Life is not a box of chocolates; it is unpredictable, and you can not read the label on the back. Life is a journey, and every choice will lead you down a different path. While on this journey, do the most, but remember while every option you take that makes you happy will be the obvious, the best choice is the one you make that does not adversely effect someone else. It is not always the easiest but it is the easiest choice to sleep with. Best believe, life is one twisted journey with plenty of ups and downs, successes and lessons, love and loss, but you are made of resilience and fortitude and can weather any storm life may through at you. Commit to live it to the fullest, and leave no stone unturned.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

S ometimes people in your life may fail to recognize your needs and or the necessity of them being met. While it may be in your nature to seek happiness for others and see that their needs are fulfilled, you also must remember you. Your innate response to any situation you find yourself in may be to think of others first, and while that is commendable, it is not always optimal. It is your gift to guide, assist, and push others forward, but you must not leave yourself behind. At the end of the day, you should not make a habit of putting your needs on the back burner while overextending yourself for others especially if they do not or would not do the same. Show yourself the same support your are so willing to offer the people around you, and watch your whole world change. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Ironically, you can create more distance between you and your goals if you work yourself to the point of exhaustion. Know that what is for you is for you. No one can replace what you have to offer, or the impact you will make or the rewards you will reap. The rush to manifestation is self-imposed. Just be you, do you, and go at your own pace. Everything meant for you will come in its perfect time. Know when to be strong and when to be smart, when to be extravagant and when to be modest, when to rest when to and when to work.  ~For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Surround yourself with positive people. You will be surprised at how their positive energy gives you a more positive outlook o n your own experience.  Be the positive influence on the people around you too.  You will help each other seek the silver-lining even if it is hiding behind hard times. You will learn that the faster you adjust to a positive attitude you also tune into the solution, remedy, or clarity.  Stay positive!  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!