The Answer Key

No matter how scary the unknown may be, commit and prepare today to go for what you really want this new year. If things could be better, you need a change, or you know you took a wrong turn somewhere, this coming year is your time to make it right and adjust accordingly. Do not let your fear of the unknown debilitate you. Do not be stifled by the comfort of the monotony you know and let the reward of a little discomfort in effort and hard work pass you by.  The beauty of this life is the freedom and power you possess to make it as you wish with no excuses or explanations needed.   This year, you can choose to make the moves that best serve you and do not apologize for it. Let that be the first difference you make between this year and the last; having no excuses, explanations or apologies for aligning yourself with the intentional energy, attention, and effort to invest, create, and start living the life of your choosing. Life is cyclical so in choosing to give your life your...

Some people spend their whole lives searching for their gift unsure of what it is they are suppose to bring to this life, but the fact is you, your presence in itself is its own gift to the world. What you have to offer your relationships, your job, your experiences could not be the same without you in it. The biggest obstacle you have to conquer is your own self-doubt, trepidation, and fear. Meet those inhibitions with great courage; be brave in your actions, make peace with your past, and know that everything is as much a gift to you as you are to it. Your intention to bring the calm, the joy, and the understanding to your experiences will only invite more of those things into your life. From now on, show up in the world just as you are knowing that you are a gift to everyone and everything around you- be the gift. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

What you say to yourself everyday determines what you do, when, how long, and how well you do it. It is time for you to get excited about the goals in your life. Own your right to become all you have ever dreamed of being and do whatever you must to succeed. Know that and no one can stop you but you. You are your own biggest critic for sure; it is time to become your own biggest cheerleader. Believe in your dreams, believe in yourself, believe with all your heart that your dreams are worth your time and commitment. Decide that you will not let your light go out without shining it upon the world. Show up for yourself as much as you would anyone else, refuse to put off your dreams for another day, and do not be afraid to go after what you really want. Muster up the nerve to give it all you have got and finally choose to make all of your dreams come true- it is your move. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me at www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

Whatever you do, live with your eyes wide open. Intentionally surround yourself with the kind of people you admire. Appreciate and exchange the goodness that comes with having them in your life and the privilege of being apart of theirs. Not everyone will show up with positivity, passion, consideration, love, and trust-worthiness as their contribution to your experience, but in those instances, your only job is to notice. Accept people as they are, from where they are, and respect their limitations. Then, create a firm enough buffer around yourself that their limits do not adversely affect your life or how you are living it. Smile, play, laugh, relax, and enjoy your life as much as you can. Choose what kind of experience you want to have and whole-heartedly pursue it everyday. Be an example of the kind of person everyone should and wants to have in their corner and be grateful for the ones that live up to the task for you. Life can be short or long so make sure you are in good company....

Take ownership of sweeping around the welcome mat of your life. Everyone that needs something or could benefit in some way from you is not necessarily for you so choose wisely.  Make deliberate investments in people and things that you believe in. Being selective about your investments is a matter of protecting yourself: your resources, your energy, your time. Draft people into your circle that you can trust, confide in, and rely on just as much as you meet those expectations for them.  There is nothing wrong with being choosy about the benefactors of your investments. It can be a risky business, some of them may or may not pan out, but you will at least have made the choice to be or not to be involved.   Eliminate any relationships that feel one-sided, fake, phony, or forced.  Your draft is directly connected to the fullness of your life so remember that you have the option to pass, opt-out, and walk from the table where you are not being best served. Now, you shoul...

Be conscious of who you expose, exhaust, or invest your gifts and awesomeness in. When giving yourself away be aware of who, what, and why first and that you may be pouring into an empty well. Just because you have the knowledge, ability, or convenience (which is often simply assumed by the other party) does not mean you are required to do anything despite what may be expected. Your awesomeness is best served concentrated. Sprinkling like confetti sounds good but can feel more like spreading yourself too thin.  All the time, intellect, and energy you spend is immeasurable because those are the most valuable commodities you possess and can not be recouped. Therefore, when in doubt choose what is best for you, what you love, what you can be proud of and invest in yourself; you will never be disappointed. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Decide that you will find the opportunity, possibility, and probability that life is handing you the key to success, happiness, and fulfillment through every experience. Be, do, and seek the practices, things, and people that multiply the positivity in your life. Take every moment in stride; choose to believe in a future that showers your path with light under all circumstances even when you are in the rain. Keep walking, love every forward motion as an individual blessing. Even when it is most difficult to find, determine what you are being gifted in each moment, even if it is just a stormy soundtrack to walk to. Refuse to be slowed down by any negativity that presents itself. Remember to seek the positive possibilities under all circumstances; that will always minimize your burdens and multiply your joy. Make the most of each moment you are in and make the experience worth the life and energy you give to it. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_Th...

Dream of where you want to be and the steps you will take to get there. Start with small goals for your big dreams, and remember that success takes time, but most importantly, it takes your consistent effort. Everyday, do the best you can with the 24 hours you have been given. Accomplishing small goals creates a trend and provides the drive to success. Remember that the path to success lies in your daily habits. Make choices that bring you closer to your goals, and eventually make your dreams a reality. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit," says Aristotle. Start a new success-driven habit for yourself today. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Choose to consciously affirm the most positive thought, approach, reaction, and result, that will stimulate the circumstance that best benefits you. Give your time. Focus on the way life has dealt you not the bad hand or the hand you did not hope for but the one you simply did not expect. Trust that there is purpose, potential, and opportunity escorting that circumstance into your life. Do not get distracted by its unexpected, unfamiliar, or unattractive package. Give every situation permission to bless you. While you are aware, acknowledge, and accept that life experiences will not be peachy all of the time, know they never have to devastate you either. Be open to whatever is meant to saturate, strengthen, or stretch you, and let it. Release whatever version of fear stalls you from being fully open, authentic, or free and fall in love with genuinely living every moment your life- now. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!  ...

This is your life. If you don't like something in it; remove it. If you don't see the purpose something serves; don't give your energy to it. If you don't like the way you are going; change direction. Life goes by too quickly to live with any regrets, apologies, or excuses for living your life to the fullest- whatever that means to you. You are the pilot of your jet. You are the author of your book. You are the conductor of your symphony so if you don't like how it sounds; change the music. From one moment to the next the choice is always yours. Live the life you want on your own terms. In whatever you do, live with purpose, live with passion, live your life well, and live it your way. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Everyday, while getting your priorities in order make sure your passion is one of them. Do not leave what matters most to you off the list of things to do. Everyday recommit yourself to find that little extra umph to get your passion off the ground. You do not have to stay up all night or lock yourself in a dark room to be serious about it, but be serious enough to muster up some effort to contribute to it every single day knowing every little bit goes a long way. Only you can determine how much time you can afford to give, but everyday give some of your time to it and give it all you got. Your future self is counting on you today to become all you dreamed of tomorrow. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Your passion that you observe bubbling over your activity, event, or experience may be bashfully unveiling your purpose. Mindfully participate in the construct of what your life should look and feel like to you and your passion will become clearer. Do more of what feels good to you over what is expected; that which stirs up joy down in the depths of you is the purpose you seek. Start every day with the intention to move closer to the future you have envisioned for your life with that in mind, and actively pursue it in some way every single day. Stay persistent, but do so with the understanding that patience is a crucial  part of the process as well, but the time you need for exploration, cultivation, and maturation is not meant to be a deterrent. Your passion will need you to live through that growth -stick with it. Greatness often times does not come over night, but success is never late for the persistent, patient, passionate partner, so be ready. ~For more positive posts stop by...

When you can, take it up a notch. Put in some work but do it in high gear. Give your passion some extra time; go a little longer, a little harder, a little deeper. Putting the necessary work into the things you love is a must, but the next level needs some extra elbow grease from time to time: another day out of the week, another hour out of the day, another minute out of the hour. That extra, when called upon, reminds you and everyone watching that you are still grinding. Be an example of what the grind looks like. Keep working on what it is you do, have, or want, and take it up a notch. What you do and how you do it matters. It should matter to you that you are persistent. It should matter to you that you always do your best. It should matter to you, that no matter what anyone else says, you are working on something important to you, it is in progress and by putting your best effort into everything you do and going hard for what you want, you and your dream should not be taken lightl...

Keep your hopes, dreams, and the actions you take to achieving them close to the front of your mind daily, but minimize the pressure. Have an appreciation for the place you are in right now. Understand that there is a purpose for where you are and a reason for why you are not where you would like to be. Make a plan and act on that plan daily and accordingly, but also 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. Make the most of every day you are in and 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 life; the good, the bad, the awesome, and the challenging and commit to continue making the most of the day you are in. That is all. The pressure you sometimes feel is self-inflicted. Let it go, doing what you can when you can do it, and knowing that the place you are in is right where you are supposed ...

Still working on your plan, putting it to action, stumbling through the darkness and unknown, trying and trying once more? It may be taking longer than you thought, have more challenges than you prepared for, and requiring more time than you planned, but your journey and all that you learn, experience, and endure along the way is just as important as the satisfaction of reaching your destination. Every step is lined with the necessary components you will need at one point or another that will add to your growth, experience, and wisdom that can only come to be having lived through your commitment, constant effort, challenges, and progress. As long as you maintain that commitment you will continue to get up, get going, and reap the benefits of every milestone you reach. Embrace each part of the journey even the pace in which they come because the pace is not the key, but what you gain at each turn and that is what brings you closer to the destiny that is already yours and every milestone...

Focus on prioritizing your day around your goal noting every milestone as a taste of your future success and fuel to keep going. Learn to accept whatever part of the process you are in. Stay disciplined but do not obsess, push but do not rush, refuse to recoil into your anxieties and fears, rather embrace the opportunity and wisdom in every challenge and let them be the wind to your back. Find your balance. Invest in your goal daily with a commitment to the actions necessary to get where you want to go, doing what you want to do, and becoming who you want to be, mindfully holding yourself accountable for your progress yet allowing yourself to develop and proceed organically. Actively invest your time and energy in your goal every day, but also remember to take time to appreciate what you have, how far you have come, and who you are right now. Know that all parts are working together to create the version of yourself best fit to live the life you are reaching for. Get comfortable being ...

Do something today that will make you smile, make you laugh, make you proud, or bring your dreams closer to fruition. With the right attitude, persistence, and focus you can do any and everything you ever hoped to do, be who you have been dreaming to be, and achieve all that you have been longing to achieve. Do it, do it now, do it for yourself. Prove to you that you can. Leave all your fears in your wake. Get started today- a new week, a new dawn, a new day. Be positively driven in the direction of your dreams and watch them show up in your life. Believe. Start believing right now. There is no better moment, minute, or day to start believing in you than the one you are in.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey   & tweet me @ _TheAnswerKey  daily!

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...

Be mindful that all of your attributes are your gifts to share at your own will. It is also your responsibility to care for your Self and make you your priority as well. Give open-heartedly, but pay attention to the amount of overexertion, exhaustion, and depletion you experience from over-giving. Know when it is time to put you at the top of your to-do list and give wholeheartedly to yourself just as much as you would for anyone else. Your dreams, hopes, goals, vision, and desires are no one's responsibility but yours. Make their fruition a conscious decision to pursue. Seek balance in the efforts you give to yourself and what you can afford to give away. Do not unconsciously lose yourself endlessly giving yourself away to everyone else despite what it may cost you. You have to matter to you too. ~For more positive posts  fb.me/TheAnswerKey & @ _TheAnswerKey daily!

In all things, under all circumstances, find your happy. That is the key to unlock life's magnificence; being happy and knowing where to find it. Happy people are happy because they have chosen to be. It does not mean that they have less problems than you, their life is simpler, or trouble never darkens their doorstep, but they have gained a great understanding of balance, limitations, and peace. Happy people are happy because they never let difficulties dictate the amount of happiness they possess. Their reasons for joy always outweigh  their problems, and when those problems arise they immediately work on solutions without dwelling on the setback itself. They will inevitably come, but happy people also accept that all things are temporary and in its own right contributing to the best version of themselves suitable to live their life. Happiness is a mindset and it takes practice. No matter what is going on outside, set your internal dial to happy and do your part to keep it there....

Everyone would love to spend their life frolicking through weedless gardens and sunbathing on a beach, however, while there may be some days of bliss life comes with its storms as well. When there are storm clouds over your life, and you feel as if the rain simply will not stop pouring out frustration, hurt, disappointments, and pain- persevere. Practice what it is you want to see in your life. If you want to be loved show love to someone else. If you want to be appreciated show your gratitude. If you want to be happy, count the goodness in your life and all your many blessings, great and small. Have no doubt that while you may be in a difficult situation presently, eventually there will be relief. In the meantime, remember that before every rainbow you must first endure the rain. Be willing to wait out the storm. You may not be in control of your current situation, but your circumstance does not have to have control over you. No matter what you are going through, there is so much to b...

Everyday you have to make a conscious decision to separate yourself from the negative Nancys, bitter Bettys, and Sour Susans. Remember that energy is contagious; create a comfortable distance between you and them. Re-evaluate your involvement with people who are draining energy from you, suffocating you with negativity, adding stress to your life, or bringing unnecessary drama to your table. Toxic relationships help you become stronger, wiser, and aware of how to process chaos and deal with the dramatic people in your life, but ultimately you need to determine how to limit, minimize, or eliminate them all together. They do more harm than good, hurt more than heal, and cause conflict more than compromise. Help others as best you can, but never forget about your own well-being, your happiness, your peace, and your mission: what you want out of this life, what you want to do, and the amount of time you have to get it done. Stay focused. Refused to be an involuntary participant in other ot...

You are on a journey to fulfill your own purpose.   What you have to bring to the world is your personal contribution, your treasure, and your duty.   Know that what you have to add to this world is an important piece of the puzzle. Get busy being in the business of creating what you love, doing what you love, and giving love. Stay encouraged, driven, and focused. Remember why you got started, be the example someone else is looking for to go after their dreams, and be determined to complete your task. You will never regret your effort, your blood, sweat, and tears will not be in vain because your destiny is placed in you for a reason. Your mission is for you to find out what that reason is and unleash your gift on the world.   ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Your future is determined by your faith. Even in challenges and disappointments, take a moment to step outside of the emotions and tap into your awareness. Remind yourself that every experience offers an opportunity for you to grow, learn, or better yourself, but only if you are open to it. Sometimes may be harder than others depending on the circumstance, but if there is nothing else you can know for sure, know that there is always a lesson to be learned, a purpose for your peril, or clarity to be revealed and applied from each experience especially the most difficult ones. Every time you acknowledge your obstacles as sources of opportunity to move yourself closer to your dream, success, and greatness- you win. As long as you refuse to allow challenges to deter you from your destiny, no matter the obstacle, the struggle, delay, or difficulty, you will rise above it, prosper, and succeed because when you focus on the right thing, you can do anything.  ~For more positive posts ...

Your energy and time are your personal commodities and how they are used is your first priority. They can both be directed, invested, and purposefully utilized if you choose to seek every opportunity, positive objective, or opening for elevation, improvement, and advancement in every situation. Try to invest your time and energy in you, your people, and in doing the things that bring you joy and happiness. Avoid circumstances and people that present negativity, chaos, or drama. Surround yourself with people and things that add positively to your life. Intentionally make your life an event worth celebrating daily. With that attitude you will likely find yourself far from regret and a smile away from a great day. ~For more positive posts  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Your energy and your time may be spendable, but it is also limited and can not be regained. Once you have given it away it is gone forever. Remind yourself of those facts when you find yourself about to entertain external drama, unnecessary conflict, any negativity, or any other form of wasting your energy instead of investing it in positive experiences, situations, and people. Always stay positive, acknowledge and respect how precious your time and energy is, and make sound investments. Do not waste your efforts on frivolous things or arguments, rather stay in tune with your pure intentions no matter what everyone else is doing.  Positive investments usually yield positive results.   Positively invest in the things and people that matter most to you and stay focused on them. ~For more positive posts fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

By definition work is effort to gain a particular result. Now, put work to work. Give conscious, intentional, mindfully positive, progressive effort, and active pursuit directed toward a specific goal. Give your priorities some extra time. Get up early. Go to bed late. Put the necessary work into the things you love, your life goals. Make time for what you love. Work on what it is you do, have, or want, and give it your best every time. You may not think what you do matters, but it does, and every little bit of effort counts. It should matter to you that you are persistent. It should matter to you that you always do your best. It should matter to you, that no matter what anyone else says, you are a work in progress, and have committed to yourself that you will, do, and are consistently putting your best effort into everything you do. Be constantly at work even when you sleep so that you can wake refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to get back to work. Be at work, on yourself, on your dre...