The Power Within

The power within can transform life through a positive mindset that is focused on self-efficacy (confidence in one's own abilities) to make it happen even when facing challenges and obstacles.
It empowers you to shape your own life and goals that are aligned with your true self.
Our values are the foundation of our true selves reflecting our culture to shape our way of life through guidelines within which to think and direct behavior to:
*Live life with a sense of direction.
*Reflect on what is right and wrong.
*Grow and develop according to the future we want.
The power within recognizes a person's sense of self-worth through their inherent value as a human being and self-knowledge (knowing your values, emotions, strengths and weaknesses).
It accesses your innate inner strengths to navigate life, make choices and overcome challenges, rather than relying on pervasive external sources such as social factors or unexpected events to understand your motivations and intentions.
Internal strength and resilience embraces challenges with courage and perseverance.
Paths of Life
Unrealized dreams, untapped potential, wasted opportunities all lead to nowhere in particular.
The paths of life offer choices through a series of potential roads.
Each direction, impacts the rest of life.
In Proverbs 4, we are told to keep going straight! - “Do not swerve to the right or to the left”.
The Mind
The power of the mind visualizes dreams.
It finds meaning in life that can impact optimal wellness such as being satisfied with who you are, with what you've done and with what you hope to do in the future.
It includes loving family and friendship relationships, meaningful work and career paths and making time for things one likes to do.

Peace of Mind

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Peace of mind affects the quality of life.
Problems and setbacks bring feelings of being at the mercy of the unknown.
Fear weighs us down with uncertainty making us less productive and stressed.
Unsolved problems seem to pull one on a downward spiral to nowhere.
We seek peace of mind in the face of adversity.
Its negative effects makes it difficult to relax which in turn, affects the ability to focus.
De-cluttering the mind eliminates the irrelevant.
Your Conscience
We need peace of mind to ease our conscience.
The moral compass always points in an ethical direction to guide our actions accordingly.
Moral responsibility creates accountability that will tell you what is right and what is wrong.
Happy people radiate an inner contentment because they have peace of mind.
It's is all about people who live in tune with their values.
Simple, everyday things like family, friends, hobbies and enjoying the beauties God's natural world brings happiness and a contented mind.
Hope
“Hope is the light that shines brightest in the darkest of nights.”
It creates the endurance to persevere, despite the obstacles and difficulties.
The bigger picture takes shape when the individual says “yes I can do this.”
Jesus said to him, "'If you can, all things are possible for one who believes."
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Laws of Life
Laws of life are guideposts through the basic principles of common sense.
For example, if you want to stay healthy, you want to follow health and wellness guidelines.
Common Sense Principles
*Carry a light load without excess baggage.
*Avoid extremes, the unnecessary and harmful.
*Make time to "stop and smell the roses".
Simplicity
Simplicity is like a sanctuary for the body, the mind and the soul providing the intangible resources of "time," "peace of mind," and "contentment."
"Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
-Albert Einstein

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"You reap what you sow!"
Choices determine an ultimate destiny.
Every time we choose an action, we also choose its consequences.
The right choices will ultimately bless you.
"Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants."
-William Penn (English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania during the British colonial era)
Purpose
Without a sense of purpose, there is emptiness.
Purpose is the inspiration that finds the path to our goals and future expectations.
Its foundation is built through interests and passions that add purpose to life
It is the first step to turning dreams into reality that reflect who we truly are and what truly matters.
Best Possessions in Life
Generally, the best possessions one can have in life are good health, peace of mind, to have self-respect, a clear conscience, to have love and compassion for their fellow human being, a close and happy family, good friends, opportunities to enjoy the beauties of nature and spiritual happiness.
Imagine the Possibilities
The power of the possible begins with ambitious, goal-focused, self-disciplined individuals who have a strong sense of purpose, commitment and persistence to achieve.
*Think about the possibilities.
*Think about the rewards.
"If you can dream it, you can do it".
-Walt Disney

Visualizing the Future

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"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
Do long-term goals align with your values?
Imagination
*Visualize your ideal self.
*Visualize your ideal lifestyle.
The future is in your imagination.
It creates the possibilities and opportunities, regardless of where you are now.
It motivates and guides the attitudes and choices to makes many things become possible to design our environment of choice.
The more you imagine, the stronger the mind becomes to achieve.
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"We Become What We Think"
Clarity is clear thinking.
A growth mindset seeks opportunities that translate into achievement.
Desire generates a positive mindset.
Positive thinking brings positive future outcomes.
A future based on your interests inspires one to see the bigger picture and their paths to reach them through clear, result-oriented goals.
Passion
Doing what you love makes you more dedicated, more productive and enthusiastic.
It provides the commitment to pursue those things that give meaning to life.
Find Your Passion
Do the things you find exciting.
Explore your potential.
Learn things you enjoy.
That's how you find your passion.
That's where you will find opportunity.
"The starting point of all achievement is desire".
-Napoleon Hill
Knowledge
Learning maximizes your potential for growth and creativity.
Knowledge enhances thinking:
*To solve problems.
*Improve logic and reason.
*Increases confidence to make decisions based on what is right for you.
It helps you avoid mistakes and to gain new ideas.
Goals determine what knowledge you need.
Time, money and effort spent on gaining knowledge is an investment you make to maximize your potential in all areas of life.
Self-education should continue throughout life.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
―Henry Ford.

Goals

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Without goals, their is no vision or ambition to plan for an ideal future.
Goal setting provides long, intermediate and short-term stages for making the most of life.
Our goals give a direction and brings various elements into an orderly system.
Faith in yourself reflects positive expectations.
Goal setting encourages an individual to take action through:
*Direction for where you want to go in life.
*Focus to stay on track regardless of any obstacles.
Like a bright shining light, it creates a positive mood to endure anything and everything toward a brighter tomorrow.
Goal Setting Ladder
A ladder has a series of steps to climb, one rung at a time.
Each rung that is climbed becomes a milestone to reach your ultimate goal.
Believe you can and you're halfway there.
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Innovation
Opportunity is at the heart of innovation.
Innovation fosters growth through dedication and learning.
Challenges are viewed as opportunities.
*Think about the possibilities.
*Think about the rewards
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
– Plato
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Everything starts by:
1: Deciding
2: Taking Action
Nobody has ever reached a goal by talking about it.
Action speaks louder than words.
Believe you can and expect it to happen.
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Perseverance
Perseverance is continued effort to achieve despite facing challenges or setbacks.
It is the difference between success and failure.
Perseverance highlights the willpower to endure, regardless of any obstacles through resilience as we emerge stronger, mentally and emotionally!
Two Principles of Perseverance
Purpose guides the choices and shapes goals to create meaning paths
Self control provides the ability so you don't stray from the path of your goal.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams".
- Eleanor Roosevelt

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