Productivity & Performance

Words and The Power They Have Over You

Words are powerful. They can shape and influence your perceptions, pushing you into a different direction that is not your liking. The power of words arises from the emotional responses that you manifest when you hear, speak, or read them. They can even trigger energetic reactions that can alter your life positively or negatively.

How many times do you cut yourself short by saying “I could do it but,” “I would do it but,” or “I should do it but.”

Should, would, and could, are the words that deter you from reaching any desired lifestyle. These simple words go unnoticed and have a deep cutting impact on our lives.

The Scary Power of Words

Internal dialogue is normal for most of us. We use powerful and motivating words to prep ourselves against what life throws to us. However, the language or the words you use have a profound impact on how you make decisions, show up to the world or live your life.

Your choice of language can limit, disempower, and weaken you on the inside. Could, would, should, never, but, need, and try are some of the limiting words that need to be deleted from your vocabulary. You may not notice it but using them in your everyday communication narrows your choices, possibilities, and options.

SHOULD

When you use “should,” it implies that there is a right or wrong way to do something and you are unsure of what to follow. Using should, sends a message that you are not in control or you do not want to do something. Oftentimes, it means that you are not capable or worthwhile. The word signifies your lack of acceptance. It is disempowering.

Should I stop drinking so much or, I am stopping to drink so much. Even if these two sentences seem to convey the same message, one is in the hypothetical realm and the second in concrete actions. Phrase 1 or 2 will generate change?

To gain back control, replace “should” with a word or phrase that shows that you got it covered like “I am.” My example above is a simple display of how a simple word can define your choices and decisions. By using a positive statement that has an empowering word, you are taking full ownership of your action and reinforcing your freedom.

COULD

Using “could” weakens your image, setting yourself up to fail because you lack the power to do something. It may also mean that you are giving up even before trying. This term implies a lack of self-control, helplessness, or low self-esteem. “Could” also blocks your creativity, increase your stress level, or steal your ability to solve problems objectively.

I could start exercising more or I am starting an exercise schedule today. What will bring you the best health benefits? You wait for your body to force you to start or worst, disease will.

Instead of “could,” choose to make a commitment and use “I am.” It signifies a preference or choice to do something significant and positive. You are now asserting your self-control and it boosts your confidence to do the right or better option.

WOULD

Using “would” imply that you believe you can but changed your mind and did the opposite or did nothing because you were unsure. It also implies that you have taken a decision that you regret making. It is such a disempowering term that displays not-so-smart choices in life.

My life would be better if my mindset were more positive. My stress level would be lower, and I would accomplish more in my day.

Rather than wallowing in what happened because of a bad decision that makes your life a bit heavy, disempower the word by setting positive intentions that will change your life. Stop the habit of using should, would, and could in a negative context. You can reframe them or discard them from your daily statements. Stop repeating them again and again.

These words in no way foresee any positive outcome. The words hang in time like the wind blowing in any direction. I am accomplishing more in my day with less stress and a positive mindset. The effort required to change is as simple as replacing a few words in a sentence.

Use your words to shape your life remarkably and beautifully. Let them empower you and help you manifest the life you want for yourself. Let the energy of your words motivate you instead of keeping you in your comfort zone.

What to do?

Words are powerful tools to improve your life and personal energy. Harness their power by consciously picking the right and positive words that will benefit you.

Stop self-criticism or name-calling

Be kind to yourself. Stop calling yourself a failure, a mess, or a loser. Do not keep repeating self-condemning statements that use could, should, and would. Give yourself the same compassion and empathy that you give to others.

Stop self-deprecation

If you are fond of making a joke of your accomplishments or your body, stop. Words have quantum energy and power to define your beliefs and perceptions. You should be the first one to celebrate your life and achievements. Do not compete or compare yourself with others.

Practice a “negativity” diet

Instead of saying that you should, you could, you would, why not reframe them into something that will make you take positive action. I am

Surround yourself with uplifting words

Affirmations will help you become more positive. Say something wonderful about yourself. Accept the compliments of other people. Wear clothes that convey a positive phrase or message. Let these words generate a positive vibe around you.

Boost the energy of positive words

Get rid of negative words. Stop saying negative statements. Ramp up your positive energy by using words that imply positivity like terrific, fantastic, great, wonderful, and so on.

Commit to living a positive life

Commitment is empowering. If you decide to get rid of the disempowering terms from the statements you say, you need to replace them with positive ones. Quitting is not an option. Do not be afraid to make choices.

Be mindful of what you say. You need to be present and catch yourself when you begin using disempowering words. Do not blame or shame yourself. Simply change the context of your statement to create a positive message.
Practice. As the cliché goes, “Practice makes everything perfect.” So, keep up the effort consistently. Make a habit of reciting positive affirmations. Every time you use empowering words, congratulate yourself.
Shift your attention. Identifying the disempowering words and omitting them is necessary. Focus your attention on empowering words that will help you gain control of your life, make better choices, reframe your perspectives, or understand situations.
Focus on the benefits. An empowering language will make you more accepting, passionate, confident, healthier, and smarter. It takes time to see great results, but consciously choosing your words will bring more positive benefits to your life.

Challenge yourself to speak from a place of control and choice. Use words that will empower your decisions, choices, and life in general. Consciously omit negative words that imply negativity. As you practice this choice, you are opening a great opportunity that broadens your influence and builds a lot of possibilities. Lastly, reframe your reality by speaking with powerful words that bring out the best in yourself as well as others.

How your Will to Succeed Leads to Achievement

I am grateful to be born with the will to succeed inside me. Yes, I am a believer, a doer, and a go-getter. It is in my being, a silent power that defines my life. Since I was young, my desire to succeed was always present. I am an achiever, winning in areas where my passion and interest lies. I grew up knowing that I thrive on accomplishment and being successful. My burning desire to succeed makes me excited to face each day and embrace the challenges, including the usual routine that is necessary to go forward in life. I will never let that fire burn out. I am ready and willing to open more doors of opportunities to reach all my goals and live the life I want. And while working for them to manifest, I am enjoying my present life and celebrating my small “wins.”

How to succeed?

Not all people have a burning desire to successfully reach the zenith. Only a few reach the top, which means, there are many slots for winners. We can be another Jack Ma, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, or anyone whom we look up to. All these people have one thing in common—grit to succeed. They are creators, they are builders, they are born with the will to succeed.

Be clear about your intentions.

Knowing what you want clears the way and helps you prepare for what’s ahead. You need to know what matters most and develop goals around them. People without clear goals are easily distracted. Goals are like guideposts that help you keep your eyes on the main events in your future life. You have to boldly choose your destiny. For all its worth, intentions are powerful motivators that beckon you to succeed. Connect to your purpose and vision. Use them to fuel your desire to become a better person, employee, boss, parent, friend, or entrepreneur. Your purpose and intentions should be strong enough to sustain you during the ups and downs in your journey to success.

Use powerful, motivating words.

Yes, words are powerful. They can make or break you. They can push, derail, or pull you back to your comfort zone. Impossible, surrender, too poor, not me, vanquished, it won’t work, I can’t, not my fault, not enough time, I will try, are words and phrases that I forbid myself to say. They hold me down, keeping me from going forward. I make sure that I only talk to myself using positive, uplifting, and encouraging words. Self-talk is important to me. It is my way to prep myself up every day, motivating me to be better than yesterday. Words must strongly align with actions, so I choose my words carefully, especially when I am dealing with a setback or facing a difficult task that requires my full attention.

Walk your talk.

As I mentioned, an alignment of words and actions is essential to succeed. Walking your talk requires saying what you mean and doing what you say. Without it, disconnection happens, and you will become frustrated. All talk does not bring great results. You need to act and work passionately. Yes, it is important to be passionate and motivated in whatever you choose to do in life—whether it pertains to your job, career, advocacy, business, or hobby. Your actions give essence to your words and take you in the direction you want. Without actions, there is no success.

Focus.

Focus is power. It gives you clarity and connection with your goals. Your time and effort are important factors to get what you want. It is not easy to keep the focus intact with all the distractions around you, but working through them is a vital step if you want to achieve your ultimate dreams in life. It is also important to focus on things and situations that are within your control. Accept that certain circumstances related to your personal or professional life are beyond your control. If you focus on them, you will feel anxious, unmotivated, unproductive, or unhappy. Instead of giving them the power to hold you back, focus on things that you do best. If the circumstances create changes in the pattern of your life, accept them with an open mindset, and find ways to use them to your advantage. Most of the time, there are silver linings behind the struggles and pains.

Be empowered.

Not taking responsibility is a deal breaker, making the efforts and time you spent doing your tasks will bring you closer to your goals. When you take charge, you are setting your intentions into actions. You become more responsible for every action you make and when things go wrong, you take accountability. You stop blaming others for some messy things that occur in your journey towards your goals. You do not blame yourself either, but work to make things better and avoid the same mistakes that derail you from the path of success. If in the past, you have the habit of questioning yourself when obstacles or doubts arise; now you keep your cool and try other approaches to get what you want. You do not allow your inner critic to steal your power. You do not allow other people to use you for their interests and claim back your power or control over your destiny. Never allow anyone to determine your fate. Know everything along the way, but do not give your power over yourself to others.

Be committed to success.

Success is the sweet fruit of your actions and intentions, never forget to celebrate the small wins and major breakthroughs. You deserve recognition, especially coming from yourself. You need to celebrate every milestone because it pushes you to the next one and helps you plan your next move.

Success is not easy, but it is there for people who are ready to embrace the qualities of success. No one can hand over success on a silver platter. You need to work with passion, commitment, focus, and intention to achieve it. You need to get out of the comfort zone to become the person who wants to be in the next three years, five years, or ten years. Are you all set to follow your destiny and influence the course of your life? Go forth then, your will to succeed is all it takes to keep you moving forward and upward.

Giving Yourself the Opportunity to Succeed

Are you on the road to your best life and enjoying your own share of success or are you still waiting for someone to clear the path for you? If you are still struggling and allowing others to control your time and success, then you are bound to unhappiness and failure. Of course, you would disagree with me, saying that you are busy day after day, doing your job. You will comment that you are exhausted and tired from your day. You will say you had a busy day. If someone asks you why your answers sound like: so many emails, everyone had something for me to remedy, the phone never stopped.

Yes, you are right. Every day you are doing things for other people who are enjoying the ample share of your labour. Each day you start without an objective, you are releasing control of your day to others. From one task to another someone else will decide for you. Those days are easy to identify. This unfortunate scenario will unfold in front of your eyes without any knowledge that it is happening to you until it’s too late and your day is done.

But it is not too late to regain your power over your life and destiny. Now is the perfect time to give yourself permission to shine on your own and succeed. Give yourself a break and an opportunity for success. Don’t release the control of your day and life to others. Stop creating the illusion of accomplishment to convince yourself that you are on the right track without even knowing what it is.

Here’s how to create a golden opportunity for yourself:

Goal-setting

You need dynamic goals to push yourself forward. Goals can be your great motivators. You need to set powerful intentions to succeed in life and map out what you want in the next 12 months, 5 years, 10 years, and beyond. Without concrete goals, you will go nowhere. You will always be like driftwood, floating on the river of life and waiting for people to nudge you in some directions.

Without having any goal that you can measure your efforts toward, how can you call your day successful when you don’t even know what the desired outcome is? Whether your goals are work-related or personal, it is important to write them down and review at the end of the day or week, or month.

It is also crucial to remember that goals can change, depending on the circumstances in your life. When change happens, do not let go of your important or long-term goals, but be ready to modify your short-term goals. You can also create mini-goals to make your big goals more achievable.

Making Plans

With your goals in place, your next step is to make plans on how to achieve them. Plan for nothing and you will get nothing. Anticipating or hoping for any outcome without any effort to map it out, is a waste of your precious time.

When you make plans, you are not only mapping out your work schedules, but also your personal tasks that require your utmost attention. You become more motivated to complete your daily tasks and be more productive. Every moment becomes precious because you know that you are not only finishing the tasks, but you are moving toward your goals day after day.

Instead of waiting until the end of the day and qualify whatever happened as a fulfilled day, that is just you perpetuating the illusion of accomplishment and success. Attributing success to a busy day is cheating yourself out of the time you have available to do anything your heart desires.

Planning helps you balance your time and save your energy. It lets you view your entire day or your week clearly, allotting time for work, rest, play, and other vital activities that bring you fulfillment or joy. If you are working on your new hobby or hustling during weekends, you set aside time to pursue them without stealing your time for rest and other activities.

One of the greatest results of planning your day will be the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. That feeling you get at the end of the day when you look back at everything you have done and how much closer to your goals you are. Do this each day and you will start to ask yourself why I haven’t started earlier. It will become a habit and you won’t believe how much momentum it will create in your life.

The important benefits that manifest when you start your day with a clear plan are:

You learn to say no
You control your time
Reduced stress, because you are deciding on the outcome
Discover you have so much free time on your hands

Adopting a positive mindset

I cannot stress this fact enough, a positive mindset is about having faith in your own skills and capabilities. You go beyond your comfort zone and begin trusting yourself that you can do what others can. At this juncture, you need to replace your negative self-beliefs with positive ones. Stop making self-defeating, negative statements that limit your power over yourself. Instead of saying “I can’t,” use “I can” or “I choose to.” Reversing your negative talk automatically triggers your positivity, attracting more opportunities, and expanding possibilities.

The script will be very different when you approach the day with a positive mindset. Doing the simple act of planning your day out to the desired outcome will create a whole different narrative. One that you control.

Don’t hang on to your past. Stop blaming yourself for past failures in your life because they will not help you on your renewed journey to success. You don’t need them to dampen your enthusiasm. Live in the present and visualize your future.

Changing your perspective about yourself, success, or opportunities will transform your life magically. You will begin to see things and situations realistically and objectively, not taking everything personally. You become more honest and kinder to yourself, counting on yourself to achieve your own goals. You know that nobody can do it for you, the exact way you want it. So, you start reclaiming control over you and stop relying on others. You also hold yourself accountable when you fail or experience setbacks, but continue your journey to success.

Visualizing the big picture

Give yourself an opportunity to create success, by creating a plan, a road map and having a clear vision of the result.

“When you can imagine it, you can achieve it.” -William Arthur Ward

Our mind is a powerful. It attracts the results you want when your mind and heart are aligned toward them.

By having a clear vision of what you want, you are empowering yourself. It fires up your drive and enthusiasm, making it easier to establish or plan the course of action to bring you to your goals. It is also vital to create a deadline for each one of your goals. Deadlines will prompt you to work harder to achieve them. As I mentioned earlier, your goals might change but keeping your focus on the big picture in the future will help you shift and adapt to the new circumstances in life.

Giving Yourself Permission to Succeed

Living a life that you control is the most awesome gift you can give yourself and the people you love. You are important, period. YOU live life on your OWN terms.

Allow yourself to be you. Build your own dreams. Follow your heart’s desire. Stop typecasting and comparing yourself with other people. Understand that everyone has his timeline, you are never too late or too early when you want to achieve your goals. Do not apologize for being yourself. You are already enough.
Allow yourself to pivot. Do not be ashamed or afraid to change course to thrive and adapt to the changing times. Everything evolves in due time, so be prepared to scale up your skills and move toward your goals. Do not wait for others to open the door of opportunities for you, step up, and do it for yourself. Reinvent yourself or your product, or your services. There are lots of possibilities when you pivot.
Allow others to support you. There will be times when you will fail or make a false step. Do not be afraid to seek or welcome help when you need it. People who have experienced great loss and overcome failures and wonderful allies. They can help you bounce back from setbacks, so leverage their support. Surround yourself with positive people who are successful in their own fields.

Success does not happen overnight. It requires a desire to change your life and create a brighter path toward the future. It needs consistent action, energy, time, and focus. No one can make them come true but you. Reclaim your power over yourself and map out your visions and dreams.

The Power of Perception and Its Effect on Your Life

Do you know that the quality of your life is usually defined by your perception? If you perceive that life is beautiful, you experience its joys. Perceiving life as difficult makes your life empty and beset by problems. Something so simple as how we see things around us can create chaos. Perception is a powerful thing. It can push us to greater potentials or hold us back to mediocrity.

Perception is generated from us. No one forces perception on another person. We usually form perceived notions based on observations, first impressions, biases, beliefs, values, and experiences. Every day, our mind creates solid impressions of situations around us, sometimes letting them define or manipulate our existence. Perception is critical to human survival, allowing us to escape from harm, behaving properly in society, and creating our own realities.

What is perception?

Look for an object in front of you right now and form a one-word perception. Don’t think long, just say or write it. For instance, a mobile phone. How do you perceive your phone? The first thing that comes in your mind is your automatic perception that can shape your reality. Maybe the word you choose is communication or essential. Your perception is hardwired to the automatic system of your brain, providing an instant answer or impression.

Our simple example shows that perception is closely linked to sensory experience. We use our five senses: sight, taste, sound, smell, and touch to form a perception based on the sensation we receive. We respond accordingly to the stimulus or action we perceive. It also includes another set of senses called proprioception, detecting changes in movements and body positions.

The power of perception

The power of our perception to situations and events that we confront on a daily basis can make or break our lives. Hence, the importance of perceiving things logically and accurately.

Perception is a great predictor of our reality. If you say you can, you will. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “When I believe I can, I acquire the ability to do it.” When you can perceive or imagine a beautiful, successful life, it awakens a deep-seated drive to make it a reality.
Perception is a reflection of our thoughts and emotions. Often, we see things based on our own experiences. To make our chosen reality beautiful, filtering our perception is important. Remember that how you perceive things from the outside manifests some internal part that is present in your reality. If you believe that alcoholic beverage is detrimental to health, then you perceive it as such. Your perception becomes your reality.
Perception is a tool to understand the physical world. The creation of perception begins in “Why?” Use it to grow and innovate. Optimize the power of perception by becoming aware of what you want to know, to change, and to achieve. Almost everything we perceive is just an idea, a concept, or an illusion until you make it your own and use it to form habits. It acts as a filter to interpret the world and allow us to live without becoming overwhelmed by lots of stimuli.

The Pitfalls of Misperception

Just the slightest misperception can place you on the wrong path. It can throw you off track and lead you to a life not wanted. Misperception is considered to be a truism that is distorted by your own experience, conflicts, needs, and wishes.

It neglects the importance of realistic conflicts. When you continue to hang on the belief that something is based on the actual clash of opposing interests, you tend to manifest a negative social behaviour. You refrain from acknowledging the necessity to understand the whole operation that can transform conflict situations into positive structures. You fail to balance interests and help you recognize the abilities of other people.
It makes conflicts undesirable. Conflicts may be negative and cause destruction, injury, harm, or death, but they are not totally undesirable. They serve as a means to correct misperceptions that bind society together where people live harmoniously.
It gives a negative impression that you are shallow and judgmental. You will be perceived by others as unfair, stubborn, and lazy (cognitive misers).

Steps to Harness the Benefits of Perception

We need to pay close attention to how we perceive things and not let opinions shape what we see. Check out these vital steps to avoid misperception:

Pay attention.

If you want to gain accurate perception, focus your attention on what you need to see, touch, smell, hear, or taste. If it involves using your sense of proprioception (movements or positions), then do the same. Do not allow your biases to taint what you perceive during the moment. Allow yourself to be mindful and present at that moment.

Acknowledge your perception.

Recognizing what you perceive makes the experience more meaningful. It helps you understand the world around you or the people you encounter. By becoming aware of the sensations you perceive, you can place them in meaningful categories that help you react appropriately and wisely.

Act.

Taking action is the final step of the process. It is your response to the stimulus, making you turn away or look at the object closer. This is where your automatic responses kick in, so it is vital to develop mindfulness to help you separate the event and your reaction. When you choose to be mindful, you build the tenacity to control your life narratives.

Here’s what you can do:

Notice when you are about to let your automatic response manifests.
Stop to collect your thoughts and emotions.
Release your biases that influence your automatic reaction.
Consider other interpretations of how you consider the event, situation, person, or object of interest.
Choose the most empowering and positive narrative.
Act with enthusiasm.

As the cliché goes, “Life is what you make of it.” You need to understand that not all life events have universal meanings that define your existence. Stop being imprisoned by old perceptions and stereotypes that conditioned your mind for years. Manage your perception to enjoy amazing results as you align your habits, thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Master the art of perception of seeing things objectively and cultivating mindful awareness. Give yourself a chance to rewrite your own narratives and live your best life.

Knowing Doesn’t Make You Better

The future depends more on what you do today and every day, not on what you know or say. You know that you have to change your current lifestyle to improve your health but keep procrastinating because it means stopping your usual habits. You know that an emergency fund is essential, but always fail to save regularly. The list goes on. Instead of doing what you know, you just talk about it and delay action.

Remember that in life, those who act on their knowledge become more successful than those who simply think about it. The only way to live a wonderful life is to act with purpose and enthusiasm. Knowing will not make you a better, successful, healthy, and happy person. You need to take action to make a difference.

Knowing Versus Doing

There is huge big gap between knowing and doing. We all boast that we already know it when someone talks to us about a specific subject. We are quick to say, “I know that.” We also often brag that we read so many books. What is the use of all this knowledge if not put to good use? If not used to our advantage, the knowledge gained by reading books, listening to speeches, and reading articles are just another story or fiction among things we see and read about that could help us. We simply brush aside all of this powerful knowledge. It becomes part of our rhetoric. It gives us the opportunity to say I know without really knowing. We substitute remembering with knowing. We know the content of what someone is talking about because we read about it or heard it before. That doesn’t make us an expert.

The gap between knowing and doing closes when action is taken from what we have learned. Reading about how to become a great athlete doesn’t make you one. I had the knowledge on how to pilot a plane. But until I actually learned and practiced piloting, my knowledge didn’t make me a pilot. I had to take action to become a pilot. Taking action is what bridges the gap of knowledge and fulfillment. We can remain knowledgeable or take action to bridge that gap. Our lives are waiting for us to take massive action and fulfilling our life’s purpose.

Seven ways to act on what you know

1. Start today

If you think that you are behind the race because a lot of your colleagues and friends are enjoying the fruits of their hard work, you are wrong. You can start creating the kind of life you envision to have in the future. Today is the day, act now. Be the person you desire to be. Create your reality.

Stop saying that you are busy. Yes, you need to work for your sustenance, but working without an honest purpose is not real work. As Thomas Edison once said, “Seeming to do is not doing.” You need goals that will drive you to utilize your passion, talent, creativity, and knowledge to reach your short-and-long terms goals.

2. Celebrate small wins

Winnings are manifestations of your positive actions. Remember that small wins ignite the energy to pursue greater wins. One of the results of small wins is a “confidence boost.” You become more self-assured and confident in your skills or talents when you gain recognition. It makes you more excited to achieve more.

Remember that you cannot reach the top of the mountain without climbing and overcoming the dangers from the bottom. It is necessary to act one at a time, focusing on your objective with razor focus. Your incremental steps now will help you gain monumental results. Accomplishments come in small and big pieces, so keep acting on your dreams.

3. Forget perfection, focus on your excellent results

Working to gain perfect outcomes is simply exhausting and impossible at all times. It often leads to procrastination and overthinking, resulting in perennial stress and mental fatigue. When you overthink and focus your mind to create a perfect result, you are subjecting yourself to bouts of extreme fatigue, anxiety, and stress. Forget about perfection and just focus on doing your best.

Instead of focusing on perfection, why not work and strive to gain outstanding accomplishments. Actions produce momentum and energy, making you more productive as you work on your tasks and goals. Action means actively taking steps on your ideas and thoughts. It involves sound planning and making concrete steps to carry out the plans. It requires mental and physical effort.

4. Write down your goals

Putting your ideas on a piece of paper is necessary to prompt yourself to act on them. The written goals will remind you of the essential actions you need to do to realize your future goals. Knowing about what you want in life is good but making them come true is the key to your best life. Writing them down is just the initial step; you need to overcome the hump and pursue them.

You need to stick to your plans and work with focus and consistency. If you like to lose weight, you do not just think and imagine yourself shedding off the excess weight. You work to achieve a slimmer, healthier body by doing workouts and eating better. Action needs personal commitment. No one can live your best life for you, so do something to attain your dreams.

5. Be accountable

Action always has a consequence that impacts the human experience. You create your own reality with your thoughts, actions and behaviours. You set the sails and steer your life wherever you want, so make sure to take positive actions to gain positive results.

Taking responsibility for your life means acting out your thoughts and feelings. However, life can throw curves and broken lines that will constantly challenge your journey, making it necessary to manage your everyday stress and responses to various situations. Stop blaming others for your misfortunes or failures. Do not also blame yourself. Blaming chains you in the victim mentality, which can lead to a refusal to alter your situation. By being accountable and eliminating blame, you shift from being a victim to a victor.

6. Stop complaining

You probably know that constant complaining is also playing the forlorn victim. It is also a means of showing off that you know more but remains to be stuck with the situation as if there is no choice. The truth is, there is always a choice. Complaining only shows that you focus on what is lacking or your mistakes. You do not deprive yourself of seeing the potential opportunity behind the situation, the important lessons from the misfortune, or the bigger picture that will catapult you to success.

Remember that there is always a silver lining. You have a choice. You know yourself, so use your skills and talents to move forward and upward. Stop taking everything personal. Instead of overthinking about the issue that concerns you, act by asking relevant questions to understand the situation better. Learn more and do more; the combination is very liberating and empowering. It leads to unending surprises and realizations about life and other people.

7. Do what is right and what makes you happy

Stop comparing yourself to other people because it might inflate or deflate your self-esteem. Take charge of your own life and do your own thing. Each person is unique. Each has his own time to shine, which depends on how he lives his life. Stop thinking that you are smarter, more intelligent, or more talented. Use your knowledge to make yourself happy, motivated, and productive.

Doing something for your future is what truly counts. Make your life beautiful and worth emulating by walking your talk and doing what you know will give you a cutting edge in the competitive world. Bridging the gap between knowing and doing is the only way to gain success.

We Never Stop Learning – It’s A Life Long Journey

Life is meant to be traveled, literally and figuratively. Every day, there is something to learn and discover. The process of learning is a never-ending process, each opportunity has a myriad of lessons that enrich our lives and make it more meaningful.

Learning is an ongoing process in the school of life, and it’s a daily thing. We must keep studying. We must continue investing in our education. We must always pursue wisdom like our life depends on it. We never arrived at our “final destination”, because something new always comes up. Everything is constantly changing.

Why you should never stop learning

As the cliché goes, life never stops teaching us, so, have an unquenchable thirst for learning. Here are the reasons why you should keep learning:

Generates new ideas

Learning gives you a lot of ideas. The more you are curious about something that sparks your imagination and interest, the more creative you become. Reading, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube, browsing the web, or just having a small talk with someone are ways to learn something. Expose yourself to a variety of resources, travel near and far (post covid-19), attend workshops, or read blogs of successful people to keep yourself informed. As you learn from them, you are amassing many concepts and ideas for your own projects. Keep going and then act on your new ideas.

Keeps the passion alive

Whether your passion is aligned with your current job or pursuing a creative endeavour, learning is a must. It makes you more imaginative, creative, and innovative. Continuous learning results in a higher level of resilience, confidence, and self-efficacy. You become more adept at stretching yourself and your resources to complete the task or overcome a setback. Learners are people who always look forward to trying new things and accepting challenges that will push them toward their dreams.

Brings better work-life balance

All work and no play makes life unexciting and predictable. Life is more beautiful when you are open to new possibilities and discoveries. Constantly educating yourself is the best option to expand your horizon. It serves to break up a monotonous life of 8 or more working hours. It is vital to take a break from your regular schedule and do something that will give you a renewed sense of self and motivation. By learning new things, you go back to your regular work tasks with a better perspective and a sense of excitement.

Sustains good health and well-being

Many studies link education/learning with life longevity. The more educated you are, the more you choose to live life healthily. You become aware of the best choices that will make you physically, mentally, and emotionally well. People who are actively pursuing learning activities are more empowered, keeping themselves in the best condition to keep up with the pace of action.

Reduces the risk of depression

When you are busy pursuing your passion, you do not feel lonely or unproductive even if you live alone. Educating yourself at home through books, online studies or training, and other means give a sense of accomplishment, lessening the feeling of loneliness. Learning makes you hopeful, inspired, and confident to share your talent or skills to the world. Moreover, when you are involved in a learning environment, your social circle becomes wider and more diverse.

Banishes boredom

People who seek learning opportunities are happier and more excited to face each day. When you are studying, discovering, or mastering a skill or talent, you become more active in the community. You want to announce to the world that you are on the road to self-empowerment and chasing your dreams. You get out of your comfort zone and start sharing your feelings, thoughts, and opinions. You become more engaging, socially connected, and more politically active. When you have a varied field of knowledge and interests, you can connect with issues deeply, help other people, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. All these positive things eliminate boredom and complacency, helping you further your career or advocacy in life.

Enhances conversational skills

Knowledge is power. The more you know, the better you can impart your views. Learning boosts self-esteem and confidence to talk about different topics. You believe that you have something important to share with other people looking for answers or solutions to their dilemma and unafraid to share it. Learning can help you pass along what you have personally experienced or learned, projecting an image of authority over the subjects that matter to you. In essence, being knowledgeable makes you more interesting to others.

Makes you unstoppable

As you explore your curiosities, you discover a lot of things that will improve your life and career. There is always something new and novel to learn each day, especially now when almost everything can be found on the internet. A simple click of the button will take to you to various sites that offer answers, options, and insights. If you are still figuring out what to pursue or how to do it right, the web will give you a lot of options and information. So, keep studying and discerning the best way to reach your goals. Learning will help you figure out the best way to live your life to the fullest.

Pushes you out of your comfort zone

Learning makes you more aware of the opportunities around you. You will learn how people who are not afraid to take risks find their pot of gold. You need to get out of your comfort zone, try new things, pursue your dreams, take calculated risks, and face the world. If you are used to living in a comfortable shell, learning will change your old perception, making you realize that mistakes serve as stepping-stones to achieve goals. When you commit mistakes along the way, be accountable, and find the important lessons, but do not stop. Keep in mind that everything you learn and experience is the key to your future success. Polish your skills and talents and make them your means to earn money and have financial stability. The more educated you are, the higher will be your worth.

To find your path to success, keep learning. When we are committed to discovering new things and improving ourselves, we become more powerful, motivated, and productive. Be a lifelong learner, enriching your mind, and honing your skills because you are the only one who can do it for yourself. As the famous cliché goes, “Old ways won’t open new doors,” we must knock and open them to know what’s inside.