Thriving Minds

Managing And Harnessing Momentum

Momentum is a very powerful force, learn how to recognize it and how you handle it. The more self-aware you are in your interactions with it the better you can see answers to what you need to do to overcome when things are deteriorating. The key will be to absorb the shock factor when it does hit you because it can knock you down and the natural reaction is to just want to lay down and roll over. Find your reasons to be able to withstand those difficult moments to better position yourself. You create momentum in your life by your behaviors and actions, it is the execution piece needed to facilitate change for the better.

Excellent Leadership

Leaders have a big impact on the people that they're guiding and the outcomes that are produced. This can be either good or bad. But excellent leadership are the things that are done and not just who you are, the actions that are taken and not just the words that are said to earn trust and respect. It's about uplifting people, supporting them, serving them in whatever way they can so they can be their best. To come together for something bigger than any one individual. 

Importance Of Self-Education

If you find yourself struggling in school for whatever reason you can take action towards what fits you best. Let go of how you compare to others, or the expectations others have of you and instead focus on the things that really interest you. Dive into and really learn the in and outs for your own sake. This can be so powerful because you decide where you are taking your future instead of others influencing what you should do.
Let yourself question any and everything. If it doesn't make sense gain more information where you do have an understanding and can form your own opinions to think critically for yourself and know that if you think different from others that's OK, there's nothing wrong with you. What's gained from this is your uniqueness to lead the way so you can be much more accepting of yourself. 

Money Is a Tool, Not The Destination

The relationship you have with money is not all about calculating numbers or how smart you are but it’s more about your thinking and behaviors that relate to the currency system. It is merely a tool to aid you and not a magic wand to correct things. Money is limited in what it can do. Don’t be defined by it but instead define what you will do with it.

You Don’t Have To Be Sick To Get Better

Things don't have to be wrong for you to better yourself it's not that you're not good enough right now it's just it means that you're proactive being ahead of change before change really blindsides you. This makes you more adaptable and able to embrace the challenges that you face. Avoid waiting to get sick or for things to fall apart before you start to make those self-improvements. It's preventative care that's going to send you to new heights. To push past what seems like current limits and breakthrough to a whole new level of energy.

Talking Out Loud To Yourself

You already talk to yourself silently whether you know it or not and that's going to dictate your outlook and actions. It's estimated that 800-1,400 words are said per minute during that self-talk. That is 48,000-84,000 words in one hour. That's a lot of words that can either empower you or disempower you. If you're not conscious and careful of what that self-talk is, the default mode is to be negative to be overly critical of yourself. Make it a habit to talk out loud to yourself to uplift you. 

Favorite Places

When you take enough time to understand your favorite place or places it all ends in your mind because it left a lasting impression. They become special memories that as time passes, they become so much more significant that as you experience it, it might not be understood just how impactful it will be in your life. Look to them as markers in your life, that symbolize what makes your life that much more meaningful.

Adversity Forms Resiliency: The Story of Annie Ridgley

Resiliency is going to be a key factor when you're pursuing your goals, especially if it's hard. The harder the goal is the more likely that you will experience setbacks and get knocked down. When this does happen, the natural inclination is to find something easier. Something that you can do with very little resistance. But consistently seeking out only doing the things that you're good at you put a limit on yourself. Listen to Annie Ridgley's journey in life and how adversity led her to building the life she desired. 

Delaying Gratification For Bigger Gains Later On

When you can start to master delaying gratification, the potential gains are much greater. This can transform every part of your life knowing that certain urges or wants can be held off on. This is extremely helpful in those situations where you're trying to achieve a big goal because the instant gratification factor can be a hinderance to them. It takes away your focus from what you want to get done. By being able to harness delaying gratification you ensure you’re more successful at what you attempt to do.

Why It Pays To Be Yourself

Be an asset to yourself, by being yourself. There will always be people who will find something wrong with you no matter what you do so you might as well live how you see fit. Tune out those toxic people from your life and focus on being your full self. It will ruffle some feathers but at least you are not walking on eggshells. Avoid stifling yourself because it will cost you.