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The Daily 300
Happiness, Love, Financial Abundance, Health - all things that most women want in their lives, but what about the details? How do you know what job or mate is best for you? How do you know when it’s time to do something different? These questions are common, can be mind-boggling, and sure don’t come with stock answers. Many variables exist in our experience. One decision can make or break your future. No pressure or anything. So, really, how do you know if what you think you want is the right thing?
Here’s the thing, Ladies…you can’t. At least not completely. Every choice you make has some risk involved. There are no guarantees that the end result will please you or others. This thing called life is an adventure, isn’t it?
Let me share a couple things that might help.
Balance is really the key to knowing what will be good for you. The three parts of your being (Body, Mind, Spirit) are always fighting for attention. And, occasionally, we give into to one a little too much. You know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, try journaling your daily activities so you can see exactly how much time you spend on each area. You might be surprised. Our choices will be more productive when we are in harmony with ourselves.
Additionally, our spirits are quite capable of hearing from a Divine Higher Power (I’m not talking about your boss or overbearing sister, either). Feel free to ask questions…often. I talk to God all the time. If you are unsure about what you believe concerning spiritual issues, it’s okay to seek until you find what you are looking for. When you do, I have a feeling that those decisions won’t be so difficult to make. Be well-be beautiful.
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The Daily 300
Someone anonymously once said, “Confidence is the feeling we have before knowing all the facts.” This quote speaks a profound truth to me: You don’t have to be perfect and completely prepared before moving into something new. Of course, it always helps being skilled, educated, and spiffed up a bit, but God knows if we waited for all of that to be completely finished, we would never do anything worthwhile.
Did you ever wonder why certain people always seem to get the job, the guy, the girl, the money, the best opportunities? Hmmm. What do you think they do differently? My guess is they have confidence in themselves and it shows. But wait. What you see may not be what is real.
There is real confidence and there is the plastic kind. Let’s address the “plastic” version first. This unfortunate character flaw is that obnoxious, toot-your-own-horn kind that spills greed and vanity all over the place. It’s a self-induced delusion of being better than others not a self-love that propels you onward.
Now, for the “real” deal.
Though it’s okay to be positive and believe that you can be more than you are, understand that you can take it too far. To keep it real, make sure that you bring “it” to the table. If you talk-the-talk, walk-the-walk. Women with real confidence don’t have to brag or show off their status; they simply be who they are. They attract personal success through this truth. So, let it come naturally, but feel free to kick it in the ass if it needs it.
What gives you confidence to take risks? To make change? Be well-be beautiful.
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In simple terms stress can be defined as the body’s response to the demands put on it. Furthermore, it has no boundaries or rules; everyone responds to it differently. What is stressful to me may not be to you and visa-versa. That is why you always think Aunt Mary is overreacting when the family arrives at her home late for dinner. Deviating from her plans is a stressor for Mary but may not be for the rest of the family. So, we really have no right to tell someone that any specific situation should not be stressful. This is one of those “to each his own” scenarios.
Since it’s the beginning of a new year, I thought it might be a good time to identify some stressors in my life. I came up with the following:
• Excessive noise and confusion
• Being overwhelmed with housework
• Feeling uninformed about something
• Headaches
It’s a short list…thank God. For the most part I stay calm and positive about the events of my life. However, the above four things can send me to the moon with erratic behavior if I don’t get the chance to remove myself from them. These stressors are serious for me. But by identifying them, I have the upper-hand at prevention. Go ahead and give yourself five minutes to pin-point your stressors. Don’t forget to write them down. When you’ve done that, you can try harder to avoid them or at least minimize them.
This self-improvement step is important for busy women as we have so much on our plates most of the time. Give yourself time to process what you discover. Meditate or pray about how you can reduce the stress in your life. Be well-be beautiful.
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I remember my mom dragging me into a building that might as well have been hell itself, as far as I was concerned. It was just pre-school, however. I screamed all the way to my seat; I didn’t want to be away from her, nor did I want anything to do with the woman who tried to blissfully persuade me to shut up and get happy. My fear overwhelmed my ability to understand that I was going to be alright in the changed situation.
Fear of the unknown is powerful and can render us helpless. Maybe you just need to get a new hairdresser or switch banks; you could need to end a relationship or an addiction. No matter what it is, you have the power to change it…if you resolve to and you move into faith that things will be okay.
Now, back to the pre-school story. It wasn’t long (minutes after my mom left) that I realized my situation wasn’t so bad. The music was continuous; the toys were abundant; and interacting with other children was way better than playing with my doll all day. Change. I embraced it. Used it. Loved it.
New situations, people, and events always come knocking at your door. How do you react to them? Do you slam the door; cower in the corner; run? How about opening yourself up to change? Make a pact with yourself right now. Do it while you are thinking about it. Pick one thing that you know you need to change in order to live a better life. I don’t care what it is; pick something. Now, what needs to happen in order for change to be a reality? Let me know how you do. Questions and comments are always welcome here. Be well-be beautiful.
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