Hi welcome back!
This post is a continuation of yesterday's post. So If you're ready let's get right into it and start living our best LIVES.
IT'S OK TO SAY NO!
Don't be a people pleaser and always say yes, yes, yes, because you want everyone to like you or be happy. You'll spread yourself thin and break down.
SPEND
TIME WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE:
This
is so important, you need to spend time with people who lift you up, encourage
you to be your best, believes in your dreams and aspirations. Not nay Sayers
and people who competes with you. Also avoid jealous and envious people because they will impede your progress. Find your tribe even if
it's a total stranger on social media.
DREAM
BIG:
Forget
non supporters and naysayers. Most of the time they do not understand your
dream. If you have a conviction about your dreams and purpose, go for it. Never
let the fear of the unknown get in your way. What's the worst thing that can happen? Maybe failure? That's absolutely ok...take your lessons move on to the next
best thing.
It's also important to not let your background, and skin colour, stop you from dreaming big. Dream away, stay focused, work hard and make it happen.
EDUCATE
YOURSELF:
In
every aspect of your life, from personal, financial, family, just educate yourself
and be in the know. You can't possible know everything, but it's important to
know a little bit of all things that interest you.
Everything is out there for
your discovery. You just have to be willing to put in the time to learn and
apply what you have learn to your life.
BE
ACCOUNTABLE:
That's
the only viable way of accomplishing your dreams and goals. No excuses, just show
up every day and do what you said you'd do even if its 5 minutes a day. No one
can achieve your dreams and goal for you, only you can so be consistent and stubborn
about your dreams and goals.
FOCUS
ON ONE THING AT A TIME:
I know
as women, we pride ourselves for multitasking,
being super women and being everything to everyone else...but hold it, that
could be a distraction sometimes because we end up taking on too much and may end up doing nothing at all.
I understand some of us
have many goals and dreams, but is important to focus and master one before
moving on to the next.
CELEBRATE
EVERY MILESTONE:
Yes, I've said it before and I'm saying it again. A
thousand miles begins with the first step, so when you finally take the first
step, jump up and celebrate yourself! Yes if you are only able to write one
paragraph for a blog post, celebrates it!
That will give you the much needed momentum
to do more amazing things. Every little step counts in the grand scheme of
things. So give yourself a pat on the back for the little step you took today.
BE
LIMITLESS:
Don't
let anyone tell you, you can't do this or that because you are a women, black,
immigrant or whatever. It's all in the mind, if you believe you can and are
willing to do the work, the sky will be your limit.
It's never too late to go
after what you want. Take full advantage of the opportunities you have and run
with it.
BE
DETERMINED, AND STUBBORN ABOUT YOUR GOALS:
Figure
out what you want, why you want it, how you can get it and keep at it until you
get it. Never give up, find ways to go
over your hurdles and keep chipping away a little at a time. It's important to
be stubborn, but flexible about how you achieve your set goals.
For example if
your goals is to lose weight, it doesn't mean you have to stick with one
particular method (diet) throughout. If situations change, find a way to adapt
in a way that still keeps you on the track to your ultimate goal.
YOU'RE
NOT PERFECT:
Yes,
you are not, and that totally ok. You'll make mistakes, fail and make
detrimental decisions that will cost you something, but don't let deter you. Learn
the lessons from your mistakes and move on with your head up and shoulders up.
Thank you so much for reading this. Life is beautiful and we only live once. Let's make the most of it by taking charge of our lives. Be the best version of yourself and do not worry so much what others think of you, your decisions and choices. It's yours your life, so live it on your own terms.
S.M.I.L.E and see you again soon!
S - See
M - Miracles
I - In
L - Life
E - Everyday
XX
EMELIA