Do You Have A Sense Of Urgency In Your Life?

Life is funny. One day you are going through your normal monotony of going to work and living out your day to day existence. Then something out of the ordinary happens to get your attention. It could be good or bad but the end result is that it wakes you up out of your stupor long enough for you to take focused action.

What if you lived your life on purpose every day and took focused action?

For example, what if you woke up each day with a positive routine to start your day? What if instead of complaining to your friends about what isn’t working in your life that you provided them with encouraging words. The outcome of living a life of urgency can be seen all around us. The restaurants we patronage, the doctors we see and the company we work for are all examples of what  people can create when they live a life of urgency. If you're not excited about where you are in life then change your mind and get yourself pumped up.

Life is what you make it and we are not here by accident.

Find out what gifts you are suppose to be sharing and get moving. Tomorrow is not a promise. You only have this moment. Go be awesome and share your talents by being of service to others.

What are you working on in your life right now that has you excited? Tell me below in the comments section.

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Can You Visualize What Your Ideal Life Looks Like?

So this blog is about and will always be about creating a lifestyle where you can live & work authentically by doing work you love. But how do we get from where we are sitting reading this to that end goal? We can start by visualizing what our ideal lifestyle and work life would actually look like. Check out this article for tips on visualization. If we can see in our mind what we want then we can start to take small actionable steps to making our dreams real.

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How To Stop Feeling Drained and Tired

In my last post about focusing on self-improvement I mentioned a little comment that stated " But what if you are drained, tired and just don’t have any motivation left". I stopped to take a hard look at that thought. What if you are just plain tired and don't have anything left? How can you get across the finish line when there is no more energy to push you forward?

Stop!

I have this problem quite regularly as I move toward accomplishing goals and I don't pretend to be a mental health professional. I just do certain things that work and maybe they will work for you.

Wake up early and Meditate-There is something to be said for being in a quiet room alone early in the morning and just taking in the stillness. I allow myself to just be without limitations.

Get Moving- I try to find some quick form of exercise like Zumba or even taking a quick walk outside or just do jumping jacks in the living room

Do Something Creative- We are all creative beings and the first portion of the day is a great time to release your inner artist and do something like writing or playing music to get energized.

These are not groundbreaking tips, but they work for me and keep me sane and on the path to success. What about you? What are some things that you do first thing in the morning to get yourself energized? Tell me in the comments below.

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Focusing on Self Improvement

Making the decision to go after your dream career can be easier said than done. In the last blog post I listed some easy ways to get training on the go that was pretty cheap or even free. But what if you are drained, tired and just don’t have any motivation left. Then it is time to develop a self improvement plan. 

What Is a Self-Improvement Plan?

The FreeDictionary describes self-improvement as “The improvement of one's status, position, education, etc, by one's own efforts”. So the next piece is just creating action steps that will put you in the right frame of mind to reach success.

Here is one step you can take today to get started. Create a positive affirmation and say it aloud to yourself as you start your day. Need some inspiration? Check out these affirmations to get started. 

Are you ready to get started on the road to self-improvement? Tell me in the comments below.

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Change is Good!

I am unsure how you may feel about change, but most people have a very difficult time dealing with it. It is sad, but sometimes they would rather stay stuck in the status quo if it means they don't have to change. If this depiction describes you then don't worry, there is hope to move out of the rut and move toward a different career and lifestyle. The first step is to realize that the actions or inaction you are taking in your life are not permanent. Try to rediscover your sense of curiosity and allow yourself to think outside of the box to resolve issues. Change really can be a good thing and lift you out of the depths of despair and on to a new beautiful journey. How do you feel about change? 

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Go Your Own Way

Life is hard. Life is really hard when you are working at a company you dislike and doing a job your not passionate about. In one of my previous post I listed some steps you can take to remove yourself from a job you hate. But what do you do if you need to make a career change and start going toward a totally new direction? Here are 3 quick steps to try:

1. Join a professional organization

According to an article on Dummies.com if you have time to plan for your exit then seek out a professional organization within your chosen field and start networking. This will help you gain great insight into what the industry is about and make connections before you need them.

2. Find a Mentor 

It is easier to go down a road that you haven't traveled before if you can gain perspective from someone who has successfully been down that road. You can find a mentor via professional organizations or by joining mastermind groups on forums like fizzle.co.

3. Find a Coach

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who can help you sort out how to apply all the skills and knowledge that is on your resume? Perhaps you have no clue what your next step should be and you need the skill & expertise of a career coach. Well check out 48days.net and browse through the list of career coaches to find the right one for you.

Life is pretty tough but what I have discovered is that if you press or "lean into it" with all that you have then you will see that you are much more tougher then your challenges. Are you inspired to go your own way? I was and continue to go left when the world says go right. What about you? Tell me which way you want to go and let's start the conversation.

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You Can Make It Happen!

So if you have been reading my posts for awhile you know that I am all about creating the lifestyle you want by choosing work that resonates with you.  I realize it is hard work as I am in the middle of following my own advice as a new owner of a VA business. All I can say is that no matter how hard it gets I am truly happier than I have ever been and all I can say is that if you dream, plan & execute your ideas you too can make it happen. As I previously mentioned in another blog post people are taking action and changing their lives in a positive way. This is your time to make it happen for yourself. What is the one thing that you would do today to make it happen for yourself? It can be as simple as doing a Google search on an area of interest that you would like to pursue.

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Come Out Swinging!

Your checklist is getting crossed off and goals are getting met. Then life hands you a curve ball. What do you do? Scream, Yell or Retreat? Well there is one more option. Swing. When life has your back against the wall you can come out swinging at it like Mike Tyson. It ain't over until you give up so keep swinging and you will come out on top.

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