The Answer Key

The holiday season is what you make it. It can be full of stress or it can be the most wonderful time of the year. Be mindful about how you show up for yourself this week. Make your life easier, and keep things simple. Spend more time enjoying yourself as much as you can. Do not overbook, over spend, or overextend yourself. Gifts are great, but it is most important to remember that this season is about loving and appreciating all of the people and things you already have. Count your blessings. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & @_TheAnswerKey daily!

This day is another opportunity to be grateful for the life you have and the life you live right where you are right now. No matter where you are going, whatever your ambitions may be, enjoy your life here and now no matter what. Do not make any excuses for any decisions you have made because you made them the best way you could with the information you had at that time. Today is a new day that you can be and do better than before. Do not hold shame, but own everything, be grateful for all you have and how far you have come. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Once you take fear out of the equation things become a lot clearer. Sometimes, people never take hold of their dreams, and it is not due to a lack of talent, but because they were too afraid of judgement, failure, ridicule, etc. You can have and do whatever we want. Decide that you want it bad enough yet. Ask yourself, how bad do you want it, and what it will take to have it then get to work. Time will pass no matter how fast or slow you go; it does not change the goal.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   and  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Take the good with the bad knowing that each day holds an opportunity to be better than the day before. Every chance you get to face a challenge, take on a task, or choose an adventure in your life you are opening the door of possibilities. Anything can happen. Focus on anything being any good thing, any thing you want, anything you need, any thing that will make a difference in your life for the better can happen. Stay focused. Stay positive. Stay open.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   and  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

All of the cards are in your hands. The consequences of your choices are the result of your life- present day. If your intentions are being met, congrats, but if you are waking up with feelings of loss or longing, you know it is time to make new choices. Things may not change overnight, but change happens the moment you change your mind, choose a different path, and work toward the direction you want your life to go.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   and  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

You could live a completely different life if given enough commitment to making the changes needed to have the life you want. Find the second gear. Dig a little deeper. Focus a little harder. Fine tune your skills and vision for yourself, and what direction you want your life to go in. Know your destination and calculate what it will take to get there. You can make it happen. That is for sure. The unpredictable is the obstacles and length of your process, but if you want what you want bad enough, neither of those things will matter. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   and  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

The people you surround yourself with can fine tune your ambitions or diminish them. Be mindful of the kind of people you allow in your circle because they are speaking over your experience, and contributing to it in a positive or negative way. Steer clear of people who are lacking focus, vision, or drive; they tend to have nothing to lose. Stay in touch with like-minded people who are rooting for you, and genuinely invested in your success and your happiness. Those bonds are priceless. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey and @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Sometimes life just happens. As positive as you may be, life can show up with negative Nancy, nosey Susan, or a nasty... Karen, it's Karen. Being positive is hard, especially in those challenging moments or interactions when other people show up in your life  negatively without your input, permission, or invitation. When you are sunshine and rainbows but get met with clouds or tsunami of someone else's emotions- stay steadfast. The key is to collect yourself, change direction, find a solution, or remove yourself as soon as possible. Protecting your peace is part of maintaining your happiness. Keep moving forward with the positive energy you bring, spread it as far and wide as you can, and it will come back to you.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

The unexpected will undoubtedly happen unexpectedly. Know that when problems arise they are temporary and merely loading lessons you need to learn to live your best life; that is all. Remember how resilient you are. Be brave, stay confident, have faith, and push through. You have made it through your darkest moments before, and are thoroughly equipped to power through anything else standing in your way. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

While it would be nice to know that every day will amount to perfect weather, endless pockets and purses full of cash, and kind eyes on every face with every hello; you have lived enough to know that some days are stormy, penny pinching, and full of frumpy faces. The best understanding of it all is what lies in your tomorrow. The sun will shine again, the next payday is near, and there just might a new friend around the corner. Stay positive, stay encouraged, and stay hopeful. A better tomorrow is just a day away, and today might be the tomorrow you have been waiting for.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

  You are the most important piece of your daily puzzle. Your effort, energy, and edification of yourself and those around you will have a palpable impact on your experience. If you also choose to make investments in the success of your day before it even begins, you will see your days subtly improve. Drink more water, go to bed earlier, lay your clothes out, pre-pack your lunch; do what you can today to set yourself up for success tomorrow. Start your day with a positive vibe, and watch your day respond in kind.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Living the good life requires a very clear understanding that it is not a constant state. No matter what shows up in your life, it is important to circle back to your three jobs that created the good life in the first place. The first job is to walk with purpose. Then, do no harm and help when you can. Lastly, be the energy you seek- stay positive. Train your brain to know that everything is happening for you, never against you. Being purposeful, peaceful, positive, and prolific in good deeds are the keys to living the good life. It is really that simple.   ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Some days, you may feel that somehow your twenty-four hours could have been better spent: getting more rest, drinking more water, less social media, doing overtime, etc. While it is understandable that you would want to maximize every day, hour, and minute that you get, it is also important to have balance. Balance out the busy days of hustle and bustle with a praise break every now and then. Be grateful for the days you have made it through, for pushing yourself, for doing your best even when you were at your weakest, and finding a way to rise to your feet when you heart was broken, wiped the tears from you face, and decided to keep going. Take a day to just be proud of how far you have come despite the challenges that showed up to deter you.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

It is okay to slow things down. Despite any pressure or obligations you may be under, you can take a few moments to focus on your blessings. Life itself is a gift to be unwrapped every day. Water your seeds. Feel the earth under your feet. Soak up the sun or let the rain drops tickle your face. Take in the deepest breaths you can, and count your blessings. Start with the beat of your own heart, and move through the day with a heart full of joy, peace, and gratitude.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

It is easy to become a skeptic these days. Faith, hope, and optimism can be sparse, but what about the possibility of something extraordinary? Every day is an opportunity to walk a few steps closer to your dream. Sometimes things can get rough, challenges come, you might get knocked down, distracted, or discouraged, but great things happen all the time too. Stay positive, and keep going. At any moment, your entire life could change for the better- something great could happen. For now, make your dreams a priority, be prepared for greatness, and put the odds in your favor by putting in the work. Do your part, and watch the doors open. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Often times there are reminders that show up to hasten your response to anger, disappointment, or disrespect. While you may have considered acting on the aforementioned transgressions in one way, you have cause for pause, and choose to extend grace instead. Let this be your reminder to extend that grace to yourself as well. You have been surviving through these difficult times as best you can. Maybe you have only mustered up good instead of your usual great, and that is okay. Offer yourself the same grace you so willingly extend to others. You deserve it.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

 Greet this new week with an open heart, hope, and renewed optimism. No matter what stumbling blocks you may have hit along the way, you can still bounce back. You can still refocus, readjust, and rebound without regret. Each new day is full of opportunities and endless possibilities.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

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!