Does Strong Chemistry Equal a Strong Relationship? Each relationship we find ourselves entangled in is different. As it should be. Every person on the planet is different. That’s what makes being a human so interesting, and dating so complicated. One relationship might be fiery and oh so full of chemistry, but it lacks in other areas. The person might not be caring, or friendly, or funny, or intelligent, or whatever else you value in a prospective partner. So, I’m going to say this now, right at the beginning of this blog post, chemistry is not everything. Let me repeat that for those in the back, CHEMISTRY IS NOT EVERYTHING. And here’s why… My own experience of a chemistry-only relationship… The Italian. You know the kind of guy I’m talking about. Tall, dark, and so handsome. Not only that, but he was funny and intelligent too. He certainly kept me coming back for more. I was so infatuated with him, bordering on obsessed. The chemistry was off the wall, and I’d never felt that way before. I was drawn to him in a way that I didn’t think was possible. It was one of those fiery on-off relationships, and it lasted around a year and a half. So, what ended it? I wanted a commitment. I’d fallen head over heels for this guy, and, as it would transpire, he wasn’t ready to settle down. It’s entirely his right to feel that way, of course. But I had no idea that was how he felt. I thought he was as into me as I was into him. That was the chemistry clouding my judgement. The chemistry was just too infatuating, that I didn’t notice the areas in which he was lacking. Things that would have become apparent further down the line, as the chemistry begins to fade. Chemistry covered up a whole host of disappointment. Once I’d learned of The Italian’s reluctance to commit, I began to see the relationship more objectively. I had taken care of his every whim, but he hadn’t done the same for me. He wasn’t particularly compassionate or thoughtful, but his charm had hidden that. The more I thought about it, he was a terrible flirt and would often speak to other women. Did I want to spend the rest of my life with somebody like this; a person who I wanted to be around constantly, who was charming and electrifying, but wasn’t a terribly decent person? The obvious answer is no. In any relationship, there should be balance… Chemistry is important, don’t get me wrong. But it’s not the be-all and end-all. A relationship can’t survive solely on chemistry, there has to be something more. There has to be an emotional attachment too. You have to feel safe and taken care of. You deserve a relationship where there is mutual trust, intimacy, and a willingness to meet the other’s needs. It is up to you what you value the most in a relationship and finding a person who ticks those boxes is certainly within reach, if only you know what you’re looking for. If you also want to keep your relationship strong and finding a Life Coach who can help you out in it. Please visit https://navigatelifecoach.com/ and send your query.
This Was Me Last Year – Five things I have learned about love
This Was Me Last Year – Five things I have learned about love From each and every relationship, we learn something. From every experience, we gain something. I would like to share with you five lessons that I have learned about love from my relationship with The Footballer. It began as a whirlwind romance, you know the ones where you fall head-over-heels for somebody, and you just click. This happened for me with The Footballer. He was kind, loyal, and always there for me. But on the flip side, he was also an a gambler. Our relationship was on and off for over three years. In this relationship, I learned things about love, and myself, and what I really wanted out of life. Here are five things that I learned from this relationship…Five Lessons I Have Learned 1. Don’t cling to love. The Footballer broke my heart into pieces, but when the relationship is over, it’s over. This was a hard lesson for me to learn. You see, The Footballer went on his own journey during our relationship. He went to rehab and got clean and sober, and on this journey, he learned that he simply wasn’t in love with me. There was no point in my trying to pretend otherwise. We have to accept the things we cannot change with grace (and maybe a pint of ice cream). 2. Trust the soul-mate connection, even if it doesn’t work out. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t think we have one soul-mate. I think at different stages in our life we meet certain people and that connection is undeniable. If you find the person you want to be with forever, then great! If it doesn’t work, that’s fine too. You can’t enter into every relationship thinking, ‘What if it doesn’t work?’ You have to consider what you will gain from your time with that person. 3. Notice the red flags. Of course, this is easier said than done and we all have a tendency to ignore the things that might but a spanner in our life plans, but noticing the red flags can save you a lot of time and energy. An example, The Footballer’s alcoholism and gambling I wrote-off as nothing major, just a part of his personality. But if I’d have addressed those issues, to begin with, yes the romance and the spark might have gone up in flames, but I would have gained a much-needed perspective on the situation. 4. There’s more to a relationship than just physical attraction. I’m not saying it isn’t important, of course, you have to be attracted to the person you’re with. But if you find that you often use chemistry and attraction as an excuse for things you’re not happy with, then it’s a recipe for disaster, I’m sorry to say. There has to be more. A connection on a deeper level, which brings me to our final lesson.5. You have to share the same vision. The whole point of a relationship is somebody that you experience life alongside. You are together through the ups and downs, the swings and roundabouts. If you don’t have the same vision of what you want your life to be, then it just won’t work. That’s not to say you have to live in each other’s pockets and have the same hobbies and interests, but you do have to share a life goal with one another. Family? Traveling? Career? These must be aligned in order for the relationship to work. In Summary… Relationships are tricky and many of us long to find that one person to spend the rest of our lives with. Maybe you aren’t lucky enough to find your Prince Charming on the first attempt, but we can’t all be that lucky. What I hope you take away from this blog post is that you deserve better. You don’t have to settle for something that isn’t right. Apply these lessons to your life, learn from my mistakes, so that you can do better. We are all worthy of happiness, and I hope with all my heart that you find it.
7 Ways to Arrange Your Life to Support Your Goals
7 Ways to Arrange Your Life to Support Your Goals If you have huge goals, working on them here and there whenever it’s convenient will delay ever reaching those goals. If you arrange your life in such a way that supports those goals, however, all aspects of your life will be working together – complementing each other – with the realization of your goals as the result! Yes, arranging your life around your goals helps you create the exact life you want! Use these strategies to make it happen: 1. Define your goals: Know your goals. This is always the first step. Success isn’t an accident. It requires a vision and intention. ● Clarify exactly what you want to happen, in such a detailed way that you can see, hear, smell, taste, and feel all aspects of that life. 2. People: Are the people in your life supportive of your goals? You have a choice to make. You can spend time with others that make you more likely to be able to live your purpose, or you can spend your time with those that make it less likely for you to live the life you truly want. ● Are there others you need to connect with in order to achieve your goals? Maybe it would help to have a banker or two in your life. Maybe a coach or a marketing expert would spur you on. Invite new people into your circle that will support your goals. ● You can only spend time with a certain number of people. As they say, you become like the people you spend the most time with. Are you spending time with the right people? 3. Diet: If you want to run a marathon, that’s a different diet than someone that wants to win a bodybuilding contest. Do you need a lot of energy, or do you need a lot of focus? What type of diet allows you to do your best work? ● Experiment with several diets and pay attention to how they impact you physically and mentally. 4. Sleep: What is the optimal amount of sleep for you? You might find that you can pursue your goal much more effectively if you get more sleep. Most people require 7-8 hours of sleep each night to be at their best. 5. Time: How are you spending your time each day? Are you wasting time on mere distractions or trivial pursuits? When you’re using your time to chase after your goals, are you choosing the most effective actions or the easiest? ● Track how you spend your time each day and see what you discover. 6. Home: Are you living in the right city, neighborhood, or home to best pursue your goals? For example, it would be very difficult to become the world’s greatest skier while living in Illinois. Where do you need to be to maximize the odds of your success? ● Should you be living in the city or the country?● East coast or West?● Condo or farm?● Near the mountains or the ocean?● Alone or with others? 7. Career: Are you making enough money to pursue your goals? Is your career helping or hurting your efforts? ● For example, if you need to be free during the day to pursue your goals, then an evening job makes more sense than a day job. ● If your current job or career path doesn’t support the life you want, research one that will and make plans to pursue that path. Big goals require the coordination of every aspect of your life. If you want to run a 10K, you can work that around your current schedule. If you want to become a billionaire, it’s going to take more than that. How big are your goals? How serious are you about achieving them? Are you ready to arrange your life to support your goals? You can get started today!
The Joy of Kindness and Why Sometimes It Can be Hard
The Joy of Kindness and Why Sometimes It Can be Hard We all have a lot going on in our lives. Competing and coping, we deal with direct and indirect stresses every day. Sometimes it may feel that kindness has been pushed to one side. But in reality, it never goes away. It is there in unexpected and abstract ways. All you have to do is look back and give it a thought. Start right now. Look back and think about the last time someone was kind to you. I am sure you will find countless experiences when you were feeling low or distressed and someone’s small act of kindness changed your day! For instance, there are times when you are getting late and someone gladly offers to share his taxi with you. Or maybe you are lost and someone just stops his car to help you find your way. It often happens in foreign countries that people help you understand the street signs and boards in different languages. Family and friends are always ready to lend a helping hand when you might be short of finances. From a warm greeting to just a smiling face, it does not matter how big or small the gesture is, these random acts of kindness are sure to bring unexpected joy to you.Kindness has the power to make you happy. It provides you the relaxation and soothing effect one needs to reduce the stress and anxiety of daily life. But the process is never one way. It is always reciprocal. If you smile at someone they will smile back. The feeling of joy, in essence, is a feeling of connection with another being. It makes you feel good about yourself as well. We need to review our daily routine and see how many times we have been kind to someone and what feelings it has brought to us. The answer is joyful. However, with all the emotional and wellness benefits it has, as human beings we may sometimes feel a little hard to be kind. Why? Here are some reasons. 1. You Can Only Give What You Have If you are not kind at heart, how can you practice kindness to others? It is as simple as this. Many of us find it hard to be kind to the people around us because we lack the true spirit of helping others or making them feel happy. So, if we want to take full advantage of this wellness skill of kindness, then first need to inculcate this act inside of ourselves. 2. You Are Unable to Relate Yourself to Others In our busy daily schedules, we often remain isolated from the people around us. Understanding their feelings and problems is therefore not possible. This alienation restricts our ability to be kind to others. We need to connect with the people around us and relate ourselves to their circumstances. Only then we will be able to identify their needs and be kind to them. 3. Kindness Requires Practice and Patience Kindness is like any other skill. You may have it inside you, but you cannot master it until you practice it again and again. To reap the joy of acts of kindness, you need to remain patient and continue giving out to others with strong compassion and dedication.
SUBTLE WAYS TO TALK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
SUBTLE WAYS TO TALK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH It’s not easy to find mental health care. Opening up to your friends and family about how you’ve been battling with your mental health may be even tougher. Starting the dialogue, on the other hand, has a number of possible advantages, the most important of which is enhanced family support and reassurance. This extra support could make a tremendous impact if you’re suffering from anxiety or despair. Unfortunately, societal stigmas have made it difficult for people suffering from mental illness to get help. In an ideal world we should all be proactive in watching out for one another. Even well-intentioned family members or friends fail to check in, sometimes due to a lack of knowledge of mental health issues, and other times due to their own anxieties and life challenges. However, if you’re willing to start a conversation with your loved ones about your problems, try these subtle ways to talk to friends and family about mental health and help them understand and support you better. Environment Matters It’s not simple to open up. If you decide to talk to your friends or family about how you’ve been dealing with mental health concerns, you should do it in a setting that seems as natural to you as possible. There are a few things to keep in mind while you express your problems: Location: Ensure that you and anyone you select to open up can access the place you specify. You may choose the area in which you are the centre of attention without it being too noisy. Taking these elements into account in advance may help to limit unneeded distractions or interruptions. Privacy: Consider also how privately you want to have this debate. For some, it should be very controlled and silent, which means it can be most convenient anywhere in a home. For others who are more concerned about negative answers from their loved ones, a public space may be considered like a local park or in a picnic zone close by. Timing is Everything: Make sure you have sufficient time in the setting to open up and possibly allow your family to remember to answer and ask questions. If you have limited time in any place that you choose, the conversation will be pressured and stressed. Now that you’ve set the perfect environment, let’s address the elephant in the room… How to do you broach the subject? Speaking Up It’s frightening to take the risk of being vunerable. It is important to be mindful that this can open you up, to receive far more support from people. You will show the importance of the topic if you take your time and speak from your experience. Don’t Sugar Coat It It is necessary to communicate specifically about the impact on your life of your mental health difficulties. Being direct, though difficult helps remove the desire of others (who can be less aware) to talk clichéd or to minimise your comments about mental health. How Do You Need Them To Help You It can be difficult to know what your “ask” is before you start the conversation, but thinking about your goal ahead of time will help you acquire the aid you need. Do you want them to offer you more emotional support? Simply listen to you without interrupting or offering advice? It could be as simple as asking them to assist you with co-payments for your therapy or medicine. The options are limitless. Knowing what you want to get out of the talk can provide structure and direction, which can be both grounding and healing.
6 LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO BEAT ANXIETY FROM REMOTE WORKING
6 LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO BEAT ANXIETY FROM REMOTE WORKING Working from home has a lot of advantages: no dress code, no in-person monitoring, no commuting time, and the flexibility to work wherever you want. Working remotely, on the other hand, might come with its own set of difficulties. Here are 6 little known ways to beat your anxiety issues while working remotely like a boss… Stick To A Routine Creating a routine can help you manage your time and focus better on your work, whether you choose your own schedule or have specified hours that you must work. Follow this simple routine: Create a morning ritual that includes taking a walk before you start working, stretching for a few minutes, and/or having a cup of coffee or tea. Setting an alarm for the morningat the same time every day can help you prepare for the day ahead. Depending on how much time you need to warm up in the morning, you may choose to wake up at a different time. Having lunch at the same time every day can provide you with a much-needed break and allow you to recharge before returning to work. Make sure you unplug completely during your lunch break so you can enjoy it. Take some time to move around your house, going outside for a quick walk, or stretching during your breaks. Spend some time outside if the weather permits, try to get outside and breathe some fresh air. This can help you re-energize. While you’re outside, you might want to try a breathing exercise. If you have the ability to decide which projects or tasks to complete, consider doing the most difficult ones first to reduce potentially feeling overwhelmed later on in the day. Make use of technology if you want a little extra boost when it comes to time tracking and organization. Consider using time management apps. Setup A Workspace Even if it’s tempting to work from bed, strive to set up a distinct workplace where you can focus entirely on your work. Even if you’re only using a small portion of your home for business, setting defined work and home boundaries might assist you mentally transition from home to work. It may also assist you in leaving your work “at the office” at the end of the day. Avoid Any Distractions When you’re ready to start working, make sure your phone is turned off and all non-work-related computer notifications are turned off. You might also explore listening to soothing music or using noise-cancelling headphones while working, if it’s safe to do so in your situation. Phone A Friend If you’re working from home and feel lonely, it’s critical to make an effort to connect with like-minded people. Set a regular time to video chat or call each other, and put it in your calendar as a reminder, because everyone’s schedules are different. You can also form a group chat to communicate with one another throughout the week. Learn To Say No, Albeit Politely During your working hours, you may be bombarded with requests that are unrelated to your job. Saying no to others and prioritising your needs over theirs can be quite tough for some people. It’s absolutely OK to decline someone else’s request if it interferes with your capacity to complete your work. Setting suitable boundaries can help you avoid taking on too much while also giving you the freedom to choose what you want to do with your free time. Catch Your 40 Winks Sleep quality has a direct impact on your general well-being, including your capacity to work efficiently from home. Using screens late at night, despite how enticing it may be, can disrupt your sleep habits and make it harder to fall asleep. Make sleep hygiene a priority and prioritise unwinding at night.
Finding Your Creative Spark
Finding Your Creative Spark Let’s get creative!!!! Finding your creative spark Do not you adore it whilst your creativity manifests itself? Creativity brings us benefits that pass far beyond creative expression. Being a creative man or woman lets you be a higher (and higher-paid) employee, a higher trouble solver, and an all-around greater powerful individual in something you pick to do. Even if you don’t consider yourself as an in-particular creative person, you will be glad to understand that it is there within you just waiting for a good way to use it! Creativity may be expressed in many one-of-a-kind approaches. Plus, there are many techniques you may use to develop and nurture your natural creativity. A way to learn Creativity Like many humans, you might imagine that you’re either creative or you’re not. What a fantasy! in case you lengthy to be more innovative, then go for it! Here are ten hints you may use to turn out to be a new, extra creative you: 1) Consider yourself innovative. we all have the spark of creativity internal us; it’s only a rely on fanning that flame to keep it alive, as well as knowing where your particular brand of creativity is nicely carried out. The first step is to realize which you’re creative. Think positively about this and work to see your innovative aspect on every occasion possible. 2) Assume creatively. If there are solutions to a problem, attempt them both. Attempt out your new thoughts, even though they seem a touch outlandish at first. Those clean, outside the field, views can lead to big breakthroughs. Telling yourself which you’re creative is best the start; try to assume creatively whenever possible. 3) Positioned your new ideas into motion. Don’t worry what other people will think. Employing attempting out your creative ideas, even if you don’t be successful at the beginning, you’ll analyze something and supply your creativity a chance to flourish. Don’t be afraid to strive for new things. 4) Don’t over-think things; just cross ahead and do it! Rather than taking into consideration all the reasons now not to do something, think undoubtedly and take a threat. if you have always wanted to strive writing or portray, simply get it on paper (or canvas, as the case may be) right away. Permit your creative impulses to run wild. 5) Be stimulated! Pay a go-to to a museum, soak up a play, try going someplace you’ve in no way been or seeing something you’ve in no way visible. Idea sparks creativity. 6) Find time for your creative retailers. We’re all busy in recent times. Be sure to schedule some time for your creative hobbies. Placed yourself in front of your tool, your pc, or something your medium can be for some hours each week and permit your creativity to pop out. 7) Enjoy yourself. Make your innovative endeavor a joy, now not a chore. This can make sure the continued float of innovative energies. 8) Play innovative games. This is a fun way to foster creativity! Get collectively with buddies and play charades or another game wherein achievement hinges on being expressive and coming up with innovative ways to speak. 9) Strive for a new innovative medium. if you have chosen an innovative medium, attempt blending it up when you get right into a rut. In case you write, strive to play a tune. If you’re a dancer, try painting – you get the idea. Shake matters as much as getting a few new thoughts and perspectives. 10) Take a break! If you’re stuck on thoughts, don’t sit down there in your workspace looking at the walls. Even the most creative people want to take a few break days. This could permit a blocked properly of creativity to drift again. Get outdoor for a bit to recharge your creative energies. Don’t forget to be patient whilst nurturing your creativity. This shouldn’t be an annoying activity. Make an addiction to enjoying those strategies every day and in the future soon you just may also discover which you’re one of the maximum innovative human beings available! You can also hire a Life Coach to assist you become more creative. Your life coach will focus on all of the factors that will enhance your creativity
Achieve Greater Success With a Daily Self-Motivating Regimen
Achieve Greater Success With a Daily Self-Motivating Regimen How much of your time do you spend seeking motivation from external factors? How often do you get it and how long does it last? Your typical experience is probably that external motivation has an expiration date. You can look at a successful person and feel motivated by their success. But what happens when you aren’t able to achieve similar success in short order? Luckily, there are certain strategies you can apply in order to motivate yourself! Make the following exercises a part of your daily regimen: Love the person in the mirror. Every morning provides the opportunity for you to accept who you are! It’s absolutely important to love who you are and what you’ve become. That’s the first step in being self-motivated. Reaffirm your true love for the person you see each and every morning. Remind yourself that you’re here for a bigger mission of which you might not yet be aware. Restore the peace of mind that comes with self-acceptance. Doing this every day allows it to be engrained in your soul. Accept your stage in life. Believe that you’re exactly where you should be at every moment. Your ability to accept that things happen in their own time will make you comfortable with what you’ve already achieved. Bear in mind that being comfortable where you are doesn’t mean you can’t strive for greater success. Knowing that you’ve done your best to get where you are is enough to keep pushing you forward. Every few days, write a list of things you’ve achieved, whether big or small. Combine them at the end of the month and take an overall look at your awesomeness! Surround yourself with positive energy. Positive energy can come from the things you choose to do. It can also come from the people you surround yourself with. When you’re surrounded by positive energy, you can’t help but maintain positivity! Watch movies that empower and uplift you. Do things with your friends that build encouragement. Put yourself in situations where you’ll come out the other end smiling. Help others from the goodness of your heart. Avoid helping for personal gain or recognition. When you help others and see the positive impact, you naturally feel better about yourself. One helpful act with a positive outcome is usually very inspiring. Seeing the difference you can make in others’ lives proves that you’re pretty awesome! Knowing that you’re important to someone else’s well-being can make you feel worthwhile. It encourages you to keep helping. Focus on smaller goals. Reaching for and missing broad, unrealistic goals can be very de-motivating. When you’re unreasonable with your capabilities, you end up feeling disappointed when you miss the mark. Why not break your major goal into smaller, tangible ones? You’ll be able to focus on one part at a time, with each part being another step closer to success! Celebrate whenever you achieve a goal – large or small. Proving to yourself that you can do it motivates you to keep going. Approach this daily regimen in the same way a professional sports player approaches training day. What are your goals for the day? What can you achieve when you hit each target? What do you focus on when you feel like giving up? You are your biggest supporter. In order for others to believe in you, you must believe in yourself! Tell yourself you’re worth every bit of success that comes
Who Else Wants to Feel More Inspired?
Who Else Wants to Feel More Inspired? Studies confirm that some people feel inspired more often than the rest of us. While those moments of revelation may seem elusive, the impact is powerful. In addition to the initial exhilaration, inspiration can make you more productive and successful. You perform better and enjoy your work more. The good news is that these same studies suggest habits that you can cultivate that will bring more enthusiasm into your activities. Try these tips to awaken your muse. How to Feel Inspired More Often Take action: There are better strategies than sitting around waiting for inspiration to strike. You’re more likely to gain insights while you’re working on a project rather than putting it off until you feel more motivated. Start writing your first novel or contact acquaintances who might want to invest in your start-up business. Focus on intrinsic motivation: Inspiration is more abundant when you’re engaged in activities that you value for their own sake. Put aside thoughts about competing with others or earning money. Contemplate how much you enjoy singing in the church choir or riding your bike. Head outdoors: Sunlight and natural beauty make your mind more receptive. Pack a picnic lunch and take a hike. Appreciate art: Visit an art museum to learn from old masters or browse through an auction catalogue. Examining the work of others can prepare you for your own breakthroughs. Learn about science. Science is another field that offers opportunities to unleash your own genius. Scan the latest headlines about progress in medical research or renewable energy. Express gratitude: However we describe inspiration, it usually has something to do with transcending our ordinary experiences. Pick something you tend to take for granted and look at it more closely. Feel thankful for rain and squirrels. Meditate and pray: Many adults associate inspiration with their spiritual practices. Schedule time each day to read something that touches your heart. Talk with others about how you connect with the divine. Develop a daily meditation practice or attend worship services. How to Sustain Your Inspiration Set goals: Inspiration tends to reinforce itself. Translate your visions into challenging goals. Once you reach them, use that motivation to create new goals that aim even higher. Go public: You’re more likely to implement your inspiration when you share it with others. If you tell your boss that you have a plan for cutting travel costs, she’s probably going to expect a status report soon. When your kids know that you figured out a way to afford a family ski vacation, they’ll remind you to pack your suitcases. Think positive: Inspiration and optimism go hand in hand. When you’re cheerful and upbeat, you’re more receptive to fresh ideas and making changes. Study role models: Of course, bringing your eureka moments to life still requires courage and effort. Imagine how your mentor or a historical figure you admire would rise to the challenge. Develop patience: Inspiration can be a sudden flash of lightening, but it may also be a long process. You’ll need to persevere if you want to realize the full benefits of a promising opportunity. Stay fit: Considering the close connection between body and mind, it’s natural that staying healthy invites more inspirational moments into your days and nights. Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet full of natural foods, and enjoy plenty of good quality sleep and rest. Prepare yourself to experience more brainstorms and apply them to your daily life. Drawing on inspiration nourishes creativity and hope. You’ll achieve more and find the journey more pleasant.
Top 10 Inspirational Sayings about Success
Top 10 Inspirational Sayings about Success Sayings and quotes about success can have a powerful effect on you. If you take the time to think about the deeper meaning behind the words, you’ll realize how easily you can apply these sayings into your own life to achieve the success you desire. Here are the top ten inspirational success quotes, as well as some self-reflection questions to ponder: I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.– Michael Jordan Every failure brings an opportunity for growth and sets you up for future success in a new effort. For example, failing at one job may bring you the opportunity to enjoy great success in another. Learning from failure will lead you to greater achievement. It is no use saying, “We are doing our best.” You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.– Sir Winston Churchill Too often, people use “I did my best” as an excuse for not doing what really needed to be done. Plan and prepare appropriately for the task at hand so that you can do what is required to succeed. Using this results-oriented strategy will help you accomplish your goal. We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities but its own talents.-Eric Hoffer Try new things to spark your passions and develop your talents. You may actually have talents that you’re completely unaware of. When you desire something with a fiery passion, your mind will push you to take action and persevere until you’re successful. We were born to succeed, not to fail.-William Barclay You were put on the Earth to succeed in your pursuits. When you use your God-given gifts, abilities, and strengths to fulfill your purpose, success is within your grasp. Success is not the key to happiness – happiness is the key to success.-Herman Cain When you’re happy with your life and you enjoy every moment of each day, it’s easy to feel the joy of success in the smallest accomplishments. Live joyfully and your positive attitude will attract greater successes. Success doesn’t come to you – you go to it.– Marva Collins You need to take action to achieve your goals and get what you want out of life. Once you define exactly what you want, design a plan of action steps to get you there, and then follow your plan. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.-Eleanor Roosevelt This quote is to challenge you. You must overcome your fears that are holding you back in order to become successful. A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.-John Maxwell Believe in yourself. Know that you can achieve anything. Put your mind to it and be passionate about that which calls your name. Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.-Denis Waitley When you fail, opportunities open up to help you succeed. You may need to start your task anew or change your route, but each failure brings you closer to success. Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.-Orison Swett Marden No matter how tough a situation may be, don’t give up easily. When you persevere through great odds and overcome many challenges to achieve your goal, success is even sweeter! Self-Reflection Questions: When I suffer a setback, do I still persevere toward my goal? Do I bring passion to my endeavors? Have I designed my action plan to reach my goals? Have I taken swift action to get where I want to be?