Be a Dog with a bone

Life is created with problems built in. Intelligence, education or skill alone will not create the success in your life that you desire without persistence. You will be tested, stretched & challenged in life. There is no such thing as failure only feedback. Be aware of what the universes feedback is for you and learn by it. You may even be tempted to say Why me and sink into a mentality of victim. Ask yourself empowering questions in those challenging times like, What will I learn from this?, How can I make this better and Who do I need to become to raise to this challenge?
Never, Ever Ever Ever give up on your dream. If you try one idea and it doesn't work, try something different. If that doesn't work, try something different and if that doesn't work then go back and try something different again.
Many people give up on their dreams when they are so close to achieving them. Sometimes the goal can feel like it is unreachable at times & the challenges outweigh the reward. This can make you feel defeated. This feeling too shall pass if you get straight back on focusing on your mission.
Be like a dog with a bone with your dream. Hold on tight, fight for it and resist the urge to bury it.

Surround Yourself with Outstanding People

To be successful in life, we need to have a healthy view of our own self worth. We need to stretch our self so that we can learn, grow & reach our full potential. To support us in our journey, we need to have empowering role models around us. People that are our biggest cheer squad in life. Ones that have high standards & will challenge us so that we stretch our comfort zones to achieve the goals that we desire.
They are people who have achieved great success that you would love to be like. Whether they are a great role model as a mother, husband, friend, business entrepreneur, health guru, financial expert etc. If they have the results that you would like, then immersing yourself in learning their strategies will escalate the results that you will achieve.
These role models all share an empowering mindset & will be genuinely disappointed with your losses but will whole heartedly celebrate your wins. They see the potential in you and eagerly wave the flag for you in support.
What we expose our mind to externally will have an effect on how we think & the decisions that we make. If you haven't got your ideal mentors in your circle yet, it's time to seek them out.

There's no fun in playing too safe

One of our six Core Human needs is Certainty. We all need to feel safe & secure but sometimes it is at the detriment of living the fulfilled & enriched life that we deserve.
Are you waiting for all your ducks to line up before you take a step forward or are you living the motto that most successful business people live and that is to say Yes, then work out How.
When is the last time that you set yourself a goal that really scared you, one that would stretch your comfort zone & challenge you to face your fears head on.
Are you docked at the harbour, playing small and not allowing all of your resources that you already have inside you shine?
Embrace uncertainty & take steps forward to achieve that goal that you know once achieved, will make a tremendous difference in your life. Stop the excuses & back yourself like your best mentor would. The time to live your dream life is Now.

Love strategies

How much effort are you putting into your relationship?
Our relationships go through cycles similar to the weather where there is growth, definition, birthing and hibernation. Many couples seek the feeling of excitement that they first had at the beginning of the relationship, not knowing that by effective communication, the relationship can grow into a much deeper and even more fulfilling level.
It is important that we commit to unconditional love & compassion. If you both put each other first & place importance on understanding each others world, communication becomes much more flowing and your connection is strengthened.
Great relationships have great strategies. What lights up your partner? Is it when you surprise them with a gift for no reason? Or when you do a chore around the house? Is it when you hug them? Is it when you say I love you or spend quality time with them?
It's important that we don't get into the busyness rut. Too busy for the little things that can mean so much. Being fully present when your partner is talking to you. Giving them a big hug & kiss when you greet them & when you say goodbye. When is the last time you looked into their eyes?
Make it your mission today to take time out to increase the dose of the love you give your partner. Love is surely a great medicine.

Above the line thinking

Have you ever met someone who is often the victim in life? "Why has this happened to me mentality". This person often believes that emotions just come to them without having any control themselves over how they can feel. They may let outside influences affect their life so if it is raining outside for instance, they make it mean that they are going to have a bad day. In return they may get attention from others & have the added bonus of not having to take responsibility in their life. This may work for a while, until they dig a deeper hole and the feeling of disempowerment overcomes them.
We have a choice, we can be the victim or the warrior.
By choosing to take responsibility for your life & how you will respond to whatever challenge life brings you, it allows you to step up, learn & grow. An empowering way to operate in this world designed with challenges built in.

3 Universal Fears

The 3 universal fears that apply to us all are
1. Fear of being found out or not being enough.
2. Fear of not belonging.
3. Fear of not being loved.
These fears play out in how we make decisions & can affect our behaviour.
Many people may think that they are the only ones with these fears & may even think they are strange for having these thoughts. These fears are normal & we all have them on some level.
The important thing here is if these fears are holding you back from achieving your goals. With this knowledge it gives us awareness on how our unconscious mind works. That little mini me voice that can have the ability of holding us back if we let it. Knowing these fears for what they are, we can choose to feel the fear & take action anyway when it serves us to do so.

Relationship building

To be successful in obtaining a fulfilled & happy life, strong relationships with others is paramount. The 3 key abilities that will help you develop your relationships to an even more deeper level are
1. Learn how to enter other peoples worlds.
2. Speak their language that will make sense to them. One that lights them up, motivates & inspires them into appropriate action.
3. Be able to predict someone's strengths, weaknesses & actions by knowing what to specifically look for in their world.
When you develop these skills & put them into your everyday communication, you will not only enrich your relationships, you will also open yourself up to a world of learning & positively impact the results that you achieve in your life.