The Answer Key

Most people's worst critic is staring at them through their own mirror. People harp on themselves about all, every, and anything they haven't done, been, seen, or accomplished. While everyone has a perfectly executed version of their plans in mind, they also often forget the humanity of it all. You must remember that the plan is a mere outline of what you anticipate happening; that is the extent of it. Now things could go accordingly, but life is full of surprises like sand on a beach. Sometimes issues get together and really pile on. No one knows all that their life will entail loaded with its unforeseen hiccups, blunders, pitfalls, and out right regrettable moments. How ever it unfolds, you have to remain resilient, have courage, and mellow out a little. Give yourself permission to experience trials and most especially a few errors. It is through those experiences you will locate your greatest growth, understanding, and humility- muscles that only strengthen through a good wo...

Live every day with more intensity, purpose, and passion and Carpe your diem.  Focusing your attention more on the present moment, making the most of it, and appreciating your list of accomplishments versus your bucket list will help you begin to live life to the fullest. Embrace your current place and circumstance for what it is, but make the most of your day, everyday building your future. Be in pursuit of fulfilling your dreams, but do not forget to enjoy the journey on your way there. Anyone who reaches "the end" of their rainbow finds a new goal waiting for them so there is no rush. Make the most of every day you are in just remember that doing so should not always consist of reviewing the many ways you 'have not (yet)' but the many ways 'you have' made the most of the moments of your life and the day you are in. In everything you do be passionate about it, let it have a true purpose in your life, and when you pour your intensity and effort in, let it ...

Keep your hopes, dreams, and the action-plan you have to achieving them close to the front of your mind daily. Give it your undivided attention as often as possible, but minimize the pressure to maneuver quickly. Go at your own pace. Make a plan and act on that plan daily, but do so with the acceptance that your place right now is likely meant to teach and prepare you to be and stay where you want to go. Have an appreciation for the place you are in currently. Understand that there is a purpose for where you are and a reason for why you are not where you would like to be. Even if you feel as if you are moving at a snail's pace, you are still going. All forward motion is progress. It all counts, and it will add up to something. Just keep going. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

From the very beginning of your day, as soon as you roll out of bed and start your morning routine, take several mindful and deep breaths. Be grateful for the natural flow of breath, your pulsating heartbeat, how natural the course is for your body to just be, and think about the goals you will accomplish today.  Some days are harder than others and will show you resistance. Tone down the magnitude life's challenges when they arise by reminding yourself of the control you do have and how you will use that to remedy, counter, or overcome your challenges instead of resting on them or allowing them to fester. Own your day, control your thoughts, smile often, stay positively driven, and all will be well. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Keep your head up, your hopes high, energy and thoughts positive, and push forward no matter what the circumstance. Spend less time dwelling on the situation and just fix it. If that is not in your ability or responsibility, spend more of your time appreciating all of the things that bring you joy and cost you nothing while you wait. Stay positive. That is the easiest way to positively redirect your inner chatter and put a positive spin on your perspective regarding the external challenges that show up in your life. Lastly, Know that your life will always be blessed with what you can handle. What you can handle is not about stuff but what you get out of all of your experiences- good, bad, indifferent, and the 'I hope there are no pictures of this that can be used as evidence against me at a later date' stuff. Through it all, no matter what the experience is before you, you can positively endure it, learn from it, and grow into your best self. ~For more positive posts stop by ww...