The Answer Key

The most important part of your journey is you; how you choose to love yourself and others, how you grow and learn, and how you evolve overall is the most important part of your peregrination. While you strive for self improvement, love yourself where you are,  remember to appreciate who you are right now and how far you have come. Goals are great, but always remember to have patience and show yourself grace especially during these challenging times. Always make time to do the things that bring you the most joy, and be in love with your life because life itself is a gift- treasure it.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Recognize that the biggest obstacle you have to conquer is your own self-doubt. Believe that you are deserving of everything you have hoped for. Choosing what you want is easy, but deciding to go after it despite the difficulty that comes with it is the hardest part. Your goals need your attention and effort to become your reality. With that said, consider it already yours. Go after what you want, and do so with austerity. Go after your goal like it already belongs to you, you temporarily misplaced it, and you are back to reclaim it. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

This year is off to an amazing start. How, because you are still in the land of the living. There is still air in your lungs, a beat to your heart, a beautiful mind full of wisdom, and the essence of your glorious soul is still glowing brightly. Finish this month with an intention set for the next one. Walk into a new month with gratitude for all that is, was, and will be. Embrace the accomplishments and challenges you will face, conquer, and learn from. Take care your Self, and love the life you live through it all.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Time to yourself is optimal self-care. Being under the weather should not be the only time you justify taking time for yourself, by yourself, to yourself. Make time to take a step back, drop your shoulders, take a breath, and pause in gratitude. Relax and reflect on how far you have come. Make the best of your time of rest with no plans passed simply being. Self-care is a necessity not a luxury. Enjoy it, unapologetically. Always make time to take the time you need when you need it because life is still a marathon- pace yourself. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Set your best intentions for this day, week, month, and year. Move in such a way, your environment and the people in it will rise to meet you at your level. Mindfully bring forth the best energy you can to every experience. Be the solution for every problem, or at a minimum, do not the source of them. Have a magnificent new year!  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

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!