One way we can upgrade on our potential and authenticity is to engage in Mentorship. Attaching yourself to mentor is a great way to find potentials, and work on your dreams. The pursuit of dreams the can feel discouraging and undefine. On the search of this journey, we encounter self-doubt, challenges, limiting beliefs, and moments of indecision on the way. Guess what, having a mentor near you can make a difference in the transformation of dreams into success which include giving you the tips and tricks to succeed on the endeavour. You need to enroll in a mentorship program to elevate you. Before you think about any mentorship programme to partake in, let’s explore the importance of mentorship on your journey of your dreams.

The Benefits of Mentorship for your dreams.

Guidance and Direction

The direction mentorship offers is a single benefit of being a mentor. A mentor may provide a great lot of value, including their expertise, experience, and skills to help you advance in your business, dream job, or anything else that is important to you. This will help you get over the challenges of following your ambitions. When you are feeling down, certain mentors can give you the push and guidance you need to continue towards transformation. They may provide enlightening criticism, advice, and strategies based on their own experiences, guiding you in the right direction and helping you steer clear of common pitfalls.

Encouragement and Assistance.

When faced with challenges and setbacks, a mentor may provide vital support and motivation. They have faith in themselves, even if you don't. A mentor gives advice, confidence, and words of wisdom during uncertain times, acting as a cheerleader. You may pursue your ambitions despite failures by staying tough and resolute with their unwavering support.

Accountability and Motivation

Guess what, a built-in accountability structure is provided in a mentorship programme which holds you responsible for moving towards your goals. Along the process, your mentor can assist you with goal-setting, action plan creation, and progress monitoring. The motivation to be dedicated and self-disciplined in pursuing your goals might come from knowing that you have someone to answer to.

Expanded Network and Opportunities

Within a given field or sector, mentors frequently have wide networks and contacts. Mentorship provides you with access to these networks, which may lead to new partnerships, possibilities, and resources. Your mentor has the ability to put you in touch with important people, suggest worthwhile resources, and get you access to special possibilities that might hasten the realisation of your goals.

Personal and Professional Growth

In addition to these advantages attached to mentorships, mentoring promotes both professional and personal development. You may increase your knowledge, gain new skills, boost your confidence, and become more self-aware with the help and support of a mentor. Through challenging you to go beyond your comfort zone, face your obstacles, and realise your full potential, mentoring enables you to develop while you pursue your goals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, starting a personal development journey is like sailing into unknown waters. Even if the journey seems exciting, having a mentor as your guide might help you ride the waves with assurance and direction. Let's explore key mentoring techniques to help you on your life-changing journey.

I want to ask you this question, imagining a gemini asking you “What is your wish for life? What would you say.

Well, let me put it this way: Do you find yourself daydreaming about life, passion, purpose and potential? Have you been wondering how to fulfill your true calling and purpose?

I guess, there are too many questions to bear right now, but it is all good.

We long to discover and pursue the true calling of why we exist here on this planet, with our friends and family. Most of us, want to fulfill our dreams in line with our true calling or soulful calling. But, nothing is coming to us to  find answers to work in line with it.  In this article, we will delve more on our true calling, happiness and dreams fulfilment.

What is a True Calling?

I will literally call it Purpose.

It is more than just a career or a job. It is a deep sense of existence and fulfilment that aligns with your passions, talents, values, and ability leading to a meaningful life. It is a subset of what you love to do, what you are good at and what the world needs from you. This makes you unique because there is a difference between your calling and other people’s true calling. When it comes to it, there is a need for comparism  since it reflects who you are.

What are your dreams?

I will call it your wish of where you want to be and what you to do in the future. It comes from the innermost of you using the power of imagination and visualization to create your vision and dream of your existence in the future. 

What is your dream?

You can find your dreams in these ways:

1.      Experiences you have encounter leading you to hope and breathe for change.

2.      The reasons coming from what you hope for.

3.      The drive, pushing you to go it backed with connection.

How to Identify Your Dreams in Life

1. Reflect on Your Passions: The number step to self-awareness is Self-reflection. The most recommended remedy to find yourself, is the power to sit down and reflect. Through this act, you are able to transcend into the past, by asking questions to take you back into the past and move you forward into the future. In order to find your dreams, you need questions. What activities or interests light you up and bring you joy?  This take you on introspective journey to find your passions and abilities. Ensure you will Pay attention to the things that brings you positive energy and inspire you.

2. Clarify Your Values:  I will our values, the map of life, because it will guide you to do manage your life, work on your dreams and be focused to make into reality. What principles and beliefs are most important to you? This will contribute to a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

3. Explore Your Talents:  There are so many abilities we can do, but we underestimate ours with other people which confuses. We neglect the power inside of us because we are too focused on others. Guess what, I share this in my first book, Win You: An introspective journey of finding yourself, knowing your potentials and harnessing them for greater height and ultimate success that there are more potential in us than we can imagine. All we need is to find it by experimenting on it. What are you naturally good at? Identify your strengths in those talents, even those you have weakness in can be your greatest strength. All you need is to search, as they can provide clues to true calling.

4. Consider Your Impact:  You can motivate someone, support someone emotionally and financially. Impact is all about genuine service that brings positive effect to people around you. How do you want to make a difference in the world? Always remember the passion is yours but our purpose is to create impact and bring change in the society we belong.

Habits to Achieve Your Dreams

1. Set Clear Goals: For this to happen, you need to Define your success code and set specific, achievable goals for your dreams. Break down your dreams into steps-by-steps approach, and actionable steps to keep you going and moving.

2. Take Consistent Action: Consistency is key in everything including your desire to achieve your dreams.  Be consistent is a mindset and a habit, how you programme the mind can push your dreams far. Take intentional steps every day towards your goals though it seems challenging.

3. Visualize Your Success: visualize every day.  Imagine yourself achieving your goals, and living a meaningful life. Guess what, it will come to pass backed with belief. Let this be another habit you can develop to help yourself.

4. Stay Flexible in your thoughts: Success is all about turning challenges into opportunities. Stay open to new opportunities, events, and encounters that may lead to your true calling and dream achievement.

Conclusion

You may materialize a life filled with passion, purpose, and fulfillment by embracing your aspirations, discovering your abilities, and developing habits that support your path. Always remember that your purpose is a journey rather than a destination. Remain dedicated to believing in yourself, trusting the process, and listening to your heart.

Are you prepared to follow your genuine calling and accept your dreams? Begin now, and see your dreams materialise right before your eyes.

Are you people pleaser?

Have you ever had the impression that you are living someone else's life? Perhaps you're stuck in a career that doesn't really excite you, or you're choosing to go down a route that society expects you to take instead of the one you really want. Then you are not by yourself.

Being Authentic is knowing your worth and loving yourself dearly no matter what they say to you. Each one of us is unique and special in our way, even twins coming from the same womb are different and unique. They can not be the same. Identifying your potential and its authencity can be difficult and confusing, but when you are able to find it is very rewarding and it will help you to love yourself, and achieve your dreams by doing the right time. Someone who is true to him or herself does not focus on what people say, even when they do. The person is not confuse and discouraged. You are always on your "A" game. It is great to share my thought and insights with you to assist you on your journey to discovering your true self and life a great life filled with authencity.

How to unlock your potentials your authentic self.

Reflection:

Take some time to reflect on who you are, what you value, and what brings you joy. Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection. Write down your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations without judgment. Explore your passions and interests, and consider how you can incorporate them into your daily life.

2. Identify Your Core Values: What principles guide your decisions and actions? Your core values are the essence of who you are. Take the time to identify them and align your life with these values. When you live in accordance with your values, you'll feel more authentic and fulfilled.

3. Embrace Your Unique Qualities: We all have strengths, weaknesses, quirks, and imperfections that make us who we are. Instead of trying to conform to societal norms or comparing yourself to others, embrace your uniqueness. Celebrate your individuality and recognize that it's what sets you apart from the crowd.

4. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Growth and self-discovery often occur outside of our comfort zones. Challenge yourself to try new things, take risks, and push past your fears. Whether it's learning a new skill, traveling to a foreign country, or starting a passion project, stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to new insights and opportunities for personal growth.

5. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself throughout this journey. It's normal to encounter setbacks, doubts, and insecurities along the way. Instead of being hard on yourself, practice self-compassion. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a friend facing similar challenges.

6. Surround Yourself with Supportive People: Surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire you. Seek out mentors, friends, and community members who support your journey of self-discovery and authenticity. Their encouragement and guidance can provide invaluable support as you navigate this path.

Remember, discovering your authentic self is a lifelong journey, not a destination. Be patient with yourself and trust the process. By reflecting on who you are, aligning with your core values, embracing your uniqueness, stepping out of your comfort zone, practicing self-compassion, and surrounding yourself with supportive people, you can unlock your potential and live a more authentic, fulfilling life.

So, are you ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery? The path may not always be easy, but the rewards of living authentically are immeasurable. Embrace who you are, believe in yourself, and unlock the limitless potential that lies within you.

I once spoke to three people in my neighbourhood about setting goals this year. They smiled at me and said " why should we set goals now? We are in April not December" I smiled, and replied, you do not need to wait for Mighty December before you think about setting goals.

I hope you do not think like them.

In the grand tapestry of our aspirations, big goals often stand as towering monuments of ambition, casting shadows of intimidation and doubt. Whether it is about launching a business, writing a book, or embarking on a fitness journey, these objectives can feel like insurmountable peaks, discouraging us never to make the action. Yet, within the heart of goal-setting lies a powerful secret: the art of breaking down big goals into manageable steps. In this exploration, we unveil the transformative potential of incremental progress, illuminating the path from aspiration to achievement.

Understanding the Psychology:

Our reluctance comes from the psychological burden of ambitious objectives. They cast a shadowy shadow over our thoughts, making us feel anxious and overwhelmed. Psychology study, however, shows that the human brain is programmed to react to every advancement, no matter how tiny. We may harness the powerful motivational power of tiny victories to fuel our path with energy and commitment by breaking down difficult goals into manageable chores.

Why break Down Goals

The Art of Goal Decomposition

Let me introduce the technique of goal decomposition, which involves breaking down ambitious goals into manageable chunks. Imagine ascending a mountain from the fore sight the mission is unattaining and intimidating from a distance, yet it can be achieved if you move a step. Using the baby steps approach will move you towards the mountain top. When it comes to goals setting and its implementation, the goals are big but diving them into into manageable, doable activities will allow you to go from abstract ambitions to tangible actions. This method not only increases clarity but also lessens overwhelm, enabling us to move through the process with assurance and purpose.

Creating a Roadmap:

Making a plan of action is essential to the goal breakdown process. Like a navigator laying out a course for the first time across unknown waters, you have to map out your route to success. This is the same way you use to implement your goals through breaking down into manageable chunk to work. This road map provides direction, lighting the way at every turn and providing clarity in the face of ambiguity. With a goal breakdown, you move purposefully when you have a well-organized strategy in place, and aware that every obstacle you overcome gets us closer to our goal. Also note that on the journey of working on your goals, you tackle the risks and learn from your mistake.

Overcoming Procrastination:

However, even with a plan in hand, you might still experience sidetracked by the alluring sounds of procrastination. It ideal motive is to move you back by encouraging you to put off the planned actions for your goals, especially when you are presented with difficult tasks. It propels you to think twice on what to do, encouraging your mind that you can do it later which can hinder advancement and strong momentum you have developed in the beginning for your goals and its road map.

The Goodnews is when you break them down, since you are working in steps, you will not realized you are working, by the time your timeline or deadline is checked you would have achieve much. It is important to note that, one way procrastination can be overcome is doing difficult things you love in smaller bits.

Celebrating Milestones:

The joy of this activity to your goals is when you acknowledge and appreciate the little triumphs along the path that lead to success. You can do that by developing timelines for each activities you have broken down using a journal and calendar reminders to alert and record activities; what went well, and didn't go well and solutions to improve on next activities. At the end of the month or fortnight, assess and appreciate who you have become.

Every accomplishment is worth celebrating, whether it's hitting a goal weight, landing our first customer, gaining admission or finishing a manuscript chapter. Everything counts. Positive behaviours are reinforced and a sense of fulfilment is fostered by praising ourselves for our efforts and recognising our accomplishments.

Learning from Setbacks:

But even in the middle of victories, failures are unavoidable. We run into roadblocks, difficulties, and periods of uncertainty. However, it is at these times of hardship that we ascertain the actual extent of our perseverance. We welcome failures as chances for improvement and education rather than as indicators of failure. We grow stronger than before after every failure because of the lessons we've learnt along the road.

Conclusion:

What is your takeaway points here? How well do you do them?

Every ambition is realistic and reachable, but the method of achieving it might vary. In the pursuit of our ambitions, not only do our actions count, but so does our thinking. Will you be able to reach your dreams without your mindset? No, you really need it. Before you proceed with this, I would love to share a short fable with you. Well, it is about the lion and the pride.

There was a lion in a jungle called King Falso who had a cub called Anniey. Guess what, Anniey was short and feeble and could not walk for long without falling. Due to this, It was a mockery of the whole jungle and some of its peers.

One sunny day, Anniey visited some pride in order to play with them, unfortunately it fell whilst playing with other pride. Suddenly, they guffawed as if it was comedian sharing a joke. Anniey realized that it was because of her fell, her predicament that is why they are all laughing at. With teary eyes, she galloped to visit King Falso to tell him all on the heart.

After complaining to her father, this is what the king said with brave countenance " Anniey, always keep this in mind that you are special and unique. If you believe you are weak in the mind, you will always fail and become a laughing avenue for people in this kingdom. It is all about the mindset and how well you use your weakness as a superpower.

What do you see yourself as?

Our state of mind creates the lens through which we see the world, informs our views about what is possible, and ultimately decides whether we are successful in making our aspirations a reality. If you choose to repair your mind, it has the potential to bring amazing things to you.

It is all about your decision to make good use of it.

Guess what, our mindset is all about attitude.

In this blog article, let look at how attitude influences our capacity to turn our ambitions into actual achievements, as well as practical ways for creating a mindset that allows us to fulfil our innermost desires.

Elements of a winning mindset

Understanding Your Mindset

At its foundation, mindset is the collection of ideas, attitudes, and assumptions that affect how we view ourselves, our skills, and the world around us. Carol Dweck, a psychologist, popularised the notion of mindset via her study into the distinctions between a fixed and a growth mindset. This is a summarized version of what her concept insinuate.

A fixed mentality is defined by the notion that our talents and intellect are permanent characteristics that cannot be modified, resulting in a fear of failure and avoidance of difficulties.

A growth mindset, on the other hand, is defined by the conviction that our talents can be enhanced through devotion and hard work, resulting in a readiness to face obstacles and learn from setbacks.

The Influence of Mindset on Dreams:

Our mentality shapes our hopes and objectives in various ways:

1. Belief in Possibility: A growth mindset allows us to believe that we can achieve our goals, even when we face challenges and failures. It enables us to view problems as opportunities for development and learning, rather than impassable obstacles.

2.Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A growth mentality cultivates resilience, helping us to recover from failures and setbacks with renewed purpose. It encourages us to see failure as a temporary setback, rather than an indication of our value or ability.

3. Confidence and Self-Efficacy: Developing a growth mindset increases our confidence and self-efficacy, which is our belief in our capacity to succeed in certain conditions or complete a job. This confidence enables us to take bold steps towards our goals and persevere in the face of adversity.

Practical Strategies for Cultivating a Growth Mindset:

Now that we understand how mentality influences our dreams, let's look at some practical techniques for creating a development mindset:

1. Accept difficulties: Rather than avoiding difficulties for fear of failure, actively seek opportunities to develop yourself and gain new abilities. Accept obstacles as chances for growth and advancement.

2. Learn from Setbacks: Rather than focusing on failures or setbacks, view them as excellent learning opportunities. Sometimes, you have to refine the problem into opportunities by training the mind to capture them when the environment send information to it. Consider what went wrong, what you learned from the event, and how you may use those lessons in future endeavours.

3. Encourage a Positive Inner conversation: Listen to your inner conversation and reject any negative self-talk that affects your confidence and self-belief. Positive affirmations and uplifting messages should be used instead of negative self-talk.

4. Surround Yourself with Positivity: Surround yourself with positive influences, such as supportive friends, mentors, and role models who believe in your potential and encourage your growth. Their positivity and encouragement can help reinforce your belief in yourself and your dreams.

5. Set Realistic objectives: Set ambitious but attainable objectives that will test your talents and push you outside of your comfort zone. Break down huge ambitions into smaller, more doable activities and celebrate your accomplishments along the way.

Conclusion:

Finally, the importance of thinking cannot be emphasised in terms of making our aspirations a reality. Cultivating a growth mindset enables us to believe in the potential of our dreams, overcome setbacks with fortitude, and take decisive action towards our goals. By accepting difficulties, learning from setbacks, cultivating a positive inner dialogue, surrounding ourselves with positivity, and establishing realistic objectives, we may create a mentality that drives us towards the realisation of our innermost aspirations. Remember that with the correct perspective, everything is possible.

Gratitude notes is a book by Brigitte Adofo Agyapong purposely to assist you achieve your dreams whiles you practice gratitude. Some people are never thankful or appreciative of whatever that comes to their lives, because they believe it has a be perfect before they say " thank You" but this book will show you the other way round.

Book Blurb

If you've ever felt guilty or held onto resentment after a tough time in your life, this book is perfect for you. "Gratitude Notes" is an emotional fable for thankfulness and better living whilst you achieve your dreams too. It provides the essence of gratitude and other lessons at play through the eyes of Thomas Aggrey; by sharing his story in a form of journal entries from his Black hardcover journal.

Thomas is a gentleman who encountered some chaotic past during childhood where he experienced the death of his lovely Dad on the scene of a TV news.

Breaking News: A man was found dead in the pool of blood in the alley of the North Bush near Teacher Mante.

He was devasted, cold-tempered, troubled and it ruled his life with a lot of negative emotions hidden inside of his heart towards people around him and himself until he met the thread of change which healed the wounds of pains, anger, grudge and blame in his life.

Life has turning points for everyone, and Thomas' journey will inspire you to practice thankfulness and leave the past behind. If you want to make positive changes, this one of the kind for you.

Who This Book Is For:

- Anyone who has experienced hardship, loss, or struggles with forgiveness.

- Individuals seeking guidance on how to cultivate gratitude and embrace positivity.

- Readers interested in personal development, self-help, and emotional healing.

Book Review of Gratitude Notes

Gratitude Notes is a captivating journey through the depths of pain, resilience, and gratitude.

From the very first page, Brigitte's heartfelt storytelling draws readers into the inner world of Thomas, a man haunted by the shadows of his past. Through journal entries filled with raw emotion and vulnerability, Thomas shares his struggles with loss, anger, and self-blame, inviting readers to accompany him on a journey of healing and redemption.

What sets "Gratitude Notes" apart is its universal appeal.

Regardless of one's background or experiences, Aggrey's message transcends boundaries, speaking directly to the human condition and our innate need for gratitude and forgiveness.

Through Thomas' journey, readers are not only inspired to reflect on their own lives but also empowered to embrace gratitude as a guiding principle for personal growth and fulfillment.

The practical wisdom embedded within makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate a grateful mindset and embrace positive change in their lives. With thought-provoking questions, reflective exercises, and actionable insights, Aggrey guides readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is a precious thing that touches the heart and stirs the soul. Whether you're navigating hardship or simply seeking inspiration, Gratitude Notes is a must-read for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

We all exhibit emotions, right? Sometimes, we are sad or happy, other times we are angry or moody. This is because of Emotions.

What are Emotions?

Emotions are a fundamental aspect of the human experience, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others.

Have wondered if emotions and influence can move together? Yes, it is.

In the realm of influence, emotions play a central role in shaping perceptions, decisions, and outcomes. Understanding the interplay between emotions and influence is essential for building meaningful relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change. In this post, we will explore how emotions can enhance and hinder our ability to influence others effectively.

The Influence of Emotions on Decision-Making

Emotions have a significant impact on decision-making often guiding our choices and actions in subtle yet powerful ways. Positive emotions such as joy, enthusiasm, and trust can enhance receptivity to new ideas, increase cooperation, and facilitate open communication. Conversely, negative emotions such as fear, anger, and anxiety can impede rational thinking, trigger defensive reactions, and inhibit collaboration. By recognizing the influence of emotions on decision-making, we can adopt strategies to manage and mitigate their effects.

Emotional Intelligence and Influence:

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as to perceive and influence the emotions of others. Individuals with high emotional intelligence are adept at empathizing with others, regulating their own emotions, and navigating interpersonal dynamics effectively. By cultivating emotional intelligence, we can enhance our capacity to influence others positively, building trust, rapport, and credibility in the process.

Empathy and Connection:

Empathy is a key component of emotional intelligence that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others. When we demonstrate empathy towards others, we signal our willingness to listen, validate their experiences, and respond with compassion and understanding. This fosters a sense of connection and trust, making it easier to influence others in a constructive and meaningful way.

Emotional are Contagious

Emotions are contagious, spreading from person to person through social interactions and nonverbal cues. This phenomenon, known as emotional contagion, can have a profound impact on group dynamics, influencing the mood, morale, and productivity of teams and organizations. By cultivating positive emotions and modeling emotional resilience, we can influence others to adopt a similar mindset, creating a more supportive and cohesive environment.

Influence Strategies

When leveraging emotions to influence others, it's essential to employ ethical and principled strategies that prioritize empathy, authenticity, and mutual respect. Some effective influence strategies include:

- Building rapport and trust through genuine connections and shared experiences.

- Using storytelling to evoke emotions and illustrate key messages.

- Acknowledging and validating others' emotions to demonstrate empathy and understanding.

- Inspiring action by appealing to values, aspirations, and higher ideals.

- Managing emotions effectively to remain calm, composed, and empathetic in challenging situations.

Conclusion:

By understanding the influence of emotions on ourselves and others, and by cultivating emotional intelligence and empathy, we can enhance our ability to influence others positively. By employing ethical influence strategies that prioritize empathy, authenticity, and mutual respect, we can build meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and drive positive change in our personal and professional relationships.

I often say either someone influences you to do an action or you influence someone. It is a two-way affair. Influence is a great force that shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and identities. We influence others and others influence us. It is the key thing we do in society which brings change to us and others too.

While external influences which is the environment we live in, can often lead us astray, they also have the potential to guide us toward greater self-awareness and authenticity. By purposefully using the power of influence, we may go on a transforming path of self-discovery. This post will assist in how influence may be utilized as a pivot for discovering your true self.

Key Elements of Influence

For influence to happen, it needs three main elements in place. The leader, Follower, and the message.

The Leader:

The Leader of influence is someone who makes him or herself avail to persuade and convince other people to take action in their life leading to impact and success.

Follower :

A follower is someone who makes him or herself ready to utilize the message and action of influence into life.

The Message:

It is the information of influence and impact.

Five ways of harnessing influence for Self-discovery

Identifying Positive Influences and Impact:

The first step towards harnessing the power of influence for self-discovery is to identify good influencers in your own life. Mentors, role models, friends, and even works of literature and art that motivate and connect with you may fall into this group. The main point of contact for influencing is through people and with people. Search through your neighborhood, people who are near you, and people you admire and trust can be agents of influence. Positive influences promote self-reflection, challenge self-limiting ideas, and offer direction on your path to authenticity.

Learning from Perspectives leads to influence:

Exposing yourself to other ideas and experiences can help you better understand yourself and the world around you. Engage with individuals from other origins, cultures, and walks of life, and be willing to learn from their unique perspectives and knowledge. Each contact can increase your self-awareness and sense of identity.

Embracing Authenticity in Relationships:

Surround yourself with people that accept you for who you are and encourage you to be yourself. Authentic connections create a safe and loving atmosphere for self-discovery and development. They provide a mirror in which you may view yourself more clearly, devoid of judgment and expectations.

Leave your comfort zone:

Find delight in the trials you face because they can make you stronger. Influence may also take the shape of obstacles and pain, pushing you out of your comfort zone and into new realms of self-discovery. Accept these possibilities for progress, even if they seem scary or intimidating. Stepping beyond of your comfort zone helps you to confront anxieties, find hidden skills, and discover elements of yourself that you may not have realised existed.

Integrating yourself on Lessons you have learnt on the way:

As you negotiate the impact of external agents on your self-discovery journey, take the time to reflect on what you have learnt and incorporate it into your sense of self. You can do that with the help of a shadow work journal or self discovery journal, and all your daily acts and improvements into it. Accept the elements of yourself that align with your newfound knowledge and reject those that no longer serve you. Remember that self-discovery is a continuous process of development and refinement.

Recommended Book

With regards to this post, I would like to recommend Win You : An introspective journey of finding yourself, knowing your potentials and harnessing them for greater heights and ultimate success to help you find your true self with the power of influence.

Here is the link for WIN YOU

Conclusion:

In conclusion, harnessing the power of influence is a powerful tool for uncovering your authentic self. By surrounding yourself with positive influences, learning from diverse perspectives, embracing authenticity in relationships, challenging comfort zones, and integrating lessons learned, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery that is transformative and deeply fulfilling. Ultimately, by leveraging influence intentionally, you can uncover the true essence of who you are and live a life aligned with your most authentic self.

One of the things you will need in your self-discovery and dream achievement is defining your mission and values in life.

What is a personal mission statement?

A Personal Mission statement is a set of core values, goals, and aspirations you want to use to guide yourself.

Some examples of Personal mission statements include :

"Impact nations with our story"

"To use leadership and subject-matter expertise to inspire and support others."

"To give hope to the hopeless"

"Impact lives everywhere"

Your mission statement is a guiding light that shines your path and helps you handle life's problems with clarity and intention. It is a statement of your purpose, beliefs, and objectives that serves as a framework for decision-making and goal planning.

How to Create a Meaningful Personal Mission Statement That Reflects Your True Self(steps)

Reflect on Your Core Values:

Begin by considering your core values, which are the concepts and beliefs that matter most to you. Consider what is most important in your life, what motivates you, and what you stand for. Your values are the cornerstone for your mission statement, so identify them clearly and honestly.

Define Your Purpose:

Consider your sense of purpose - the reason you exist and the influence you wish to have on the world. What drives you? What are your passions and goals? Consider how you can use your particular abilities and strengths to positively impact the world around you. Your purpose is the driving force that shapes your mission statement and motivates your actions.

Reflect things about yourself

Have a sit in your room and ask yourself questions that can lead you to your true calling an true self. Self-reflection questions will lead you to more hidden things about your identity and value.

Find The search workbook, a guide to find your purpose and true self here

Create a brief Statement:

Your mission statement should be clear, concise, and persuasive. It should capture the essence of who you are, what you stand for, and what you aspire to achieve. Aim for a statement that is both memorable and personally significant to you. Keep it concise, focusing on the most significant components of your aim and values.

Align with Your Goals and Aspirations: Make sure your mission statement is in line with your long-term objectives and aspirations. It should serve as a road map for your journey, guiding your choices and actions towards your long-term objectives. Review your mission statement on a regular basis and make any required modifications to reflect your evolving aims and aspirations.

Make it Personal

Your goal statement should be very personal and honest to you. Avoid using generic or cliché language in your mission statement, instead include your voice, perspective, and experiences. Let it symbolize your core individuality and what sets you apart from others.

Conclusion of Action

Your personal mission statement is a valuable tool for self-discovery, growth, and satisfaction. By clearly and consciously establishing your purpose and values, you may create the framework for living a meaningful and purposeful life that is authentic to you.

Can your creativity be stop along the way of success? You have beautiful creative edge but each time you decide to be creative in your dealings sometime happens.

Creative barriers may be irritating and exhausting, impeding our development and choking our creativity. Whether you're an artist, writer, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to inject more creativity into your life, conquering these obstacles is critical to realising your full potential.

Lets' dive in on how to solve these blocks.

Strategies to Break Through Creative Blocks and Start Progressing.

Identify the problem

The first step in breaking a creative block is to identify the root problem. Is it the dread of failure, perfectionism, self-doubt, or burnout? By identifying the fundamental cause, you may address it directly and devise tailored solutions to solve it. Note that without a problem there is no solutions.

Take a Break

Taking a break from the activity at hand might be the greatest approach to break through a creative block. Take a break, go for a walk, try a new hobby, or simply allow yourself to relax. Allowing your mind to roam and rejuvenate might lead to new ideas and creativity.

Change your Environment you exist in

A change of environment might help you overcome creative barriers. If you usually work in the same surroundings, consider changing things up. Move to a different room, work outside, or try a new cafe. Changing your environment may boost creativity and allow you to perceive things from a new perspective.

Engage in Brainstorming Exercise

Brainstorming is an effective way to generate ideas and overcome creative hurdles. Set some time to brainstorm various ideas or techniques for your creative endeavour. Write down any and all ideas that occur to mind, without passing judgement. Sometimes the most unusual ideas lead to breakthroughs.

Find Inspirations

Surround yourself with sources of inspiration that match your creative vision. Reading books, listening to music, watching films, or immersing yourself in nature are all examples of stimuli that may spark your creativity and fuel your enthusiasm. Draw inspiration from a variety of sources to feed your creativity.

Break goals into tasks

Feeling overwhelmed by the scope of a creative undertaking might lead to creativity obstacles. Divide the endeavour into smaller, more achievable chunks or activities. Concentrate on doing one activity at a time rather than attempting to handle everything at once. Celebrate your progress, no matter how tiny.

Embrace and move forward

Encourage experimentation and take chances in your artistic activities. Don't be scared to experiment with new approaches, ideas, or push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Failure is an unavoidable aspect of the creative process and may frequently lead to useful insights and breakthroughs.

Conclusion of action

By implementing these tactics into your creative process, you may overcome creative barriers, rekindle your creativity, and begin working towards your goals. Remember that creation is a journey, and each challenge you conquer moves you closer to realising your creative vision. So instead of being disheartened by failures, see them as chances for development and discovery. Continue to experiment, explore, and push the limits of your imagination, and you will be astounded at what you can do.

Have you ever thought about what your life's goal is? Do you feel as if something is lacking or that you haven't realized your full potential? If so, you're not alone. Many people spend their lives feeling lost and unclear about their purpose. The good news is that everyone may go on a journey of self-discovery to find their life's purpose.

Finding your purpose is worth gold and it is needed in assisting yourself find your full potential and achieve dreams too.

Finding your life's purpose, like an individual in the image standing on top of a mountain, gazing out over a vast area, entails scaling new heights and seizing new chances. It's about enjoying the beauty of life and discovering what truly offers you joy and contentment.

How do you embark on this transformative journey of purpose?

Here are some examples, thoughts, and tips to help you get started: Consider your hobbies and interests.

Take some time to think about what really excites and delights you. What hobbies make you lose track of time? What are the themes you are always researching or discussing? Your hobbies and interests may give clues about your life's purpose. if you love read, sing, draw during your leisure time, and love it go for it. Determine your abilities and talents:

What are you naturally great at? What abilities do you excel at? Your qualities and talents can help you discover your mission. When you are able to maximize your abilities, you will have a sense of fulfilment and achievement. There are wide range of abilities you can do than you can imagine, you just have to be confident.

Pay attention to what makes you feel energized and inspired.

These are frequently markers of what is consistent with your aim. Pay attention to what makes you happy, whether it's being outside, helping people, or producing something. if you can't figure that out, use a journal and other people around you to figure that out. Don't be scared to attempt new things or take various paths.

To find your purpose, you may need to venture outside of your comfort zone. Take classes, attend workshops, or join communities related to your interests. This might provide you with fresh thoughts and viewpoints. Listen to your instincts:

Your intuition is a wonderful tool for determining your purpose. Pay attention to your gut, instincts and internal direction. Trust your instincts and take the road that seems right for you, even if it doesn't make sense to others. Your intuition understands what is best for you. Remember that discovering your life's purpose is an ongoing process, not a destination. It may take some time and investigation to find your actual calling. Be patient with yourself, and enjoy the process. Accept the ups and downs, difficulties and successes; they are all part of your own development and self-discovery.

Recommended Books to help you out.

I would like to recommend these books to help find your purpose.

At B. Agyapong International, we believe that everyone has a unique purpose and the ability to lead a fulfilling life. Our books, podcasts, and training courses are intended to assist you in your quest for self-discovery. We give resources, insights, and inspiration to help you discover and live your life's purpose.

So, are you ready to begin this revolutionary journey? Are you prepared to achieve new heights, discover new possibilities, and appreciate the beauty of life? Begin today and uncover the enormous potential within you. Your mission is waiting to be discovered.

Five Steps to unlock your full potential

Self-Reflection

The first step towards realizing your full potential is to engage in intense self-reflection. Ask yourself what actually makes you happy, what your interests are, and what you hope to achieve in life. Take the time to consider your own talents and shortcomings, as well as any limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. Self-reflection is the basis on which to construct your road to realizing your potential.

Set Clear Goals Once you've achieved clarity via self-reflection, it's important to establish specific goals. Your objectives should be precise, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Write them down and divide them into tiny, practical tasks. Setting specific goals provides a road map for achieving your full potential. Learning and Growth To reach your full potential, you must commit to constant learning and improvement. Seek for ways to broaden your knowledge and abilities, such as reading books, attending seminars, or taking online courses. Surround yourself with like-minded people who will inspire and drive you. Remember that personal development is a lifetime endeavour with endless opportunities for advancement. Accept Failure and Learn from It Failure is an unavoidable part of the route to realising your potential. Accept it and view it as a chance to learn and develop. Do not let fear of failure prevent you from taking risks and chasing your objectives. Instead, see failure as a stepping stone to success. Learn from your mistakes, adapt your strategy, and keep pushing forward.

Take Action The most critical step towards realising your potential is to take action. Dreams and ambitions aren't enough; you must also take constant action to achieve them. Divide your ambitions into smaller chores and tackle one step at a time. Celebrate your progress and remain committed to your path. Conclusion

Unlocking your full potential is a personal and unique adventure. It involves self-reflection, goal planning, ongoing learning, accepting failure, and taking action. It may not always be easy, but the benefits are worthwhile. So, take the first step towards realizing your full potential now and begin living a more satisfying and purposeful life.

How they are able to stay focused and driven towards their goals, even in the face of challenges and setbacks? The truth is, motivation is not something that comes naturally to everyone. It is a skill that can be learned and mastered with practice. In this blog post, we will explore some techniques for mastering the art of motivation and achieving success.

Set Clear Goals:

One of the first steps in mastering motivation is to set clear and specific goals. Without a clear direction, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Take some time to think about what you want to achieve and break it down into smaller, manageable goals. This will not only give you a sense of purpose but also provide you with a roadmap to follow.

Find Your Why:

Understanding your why is crucial for staying motivated. Ask yourself why you want to achieve your goals. What is the underlying reason that drives you? When you have a strong why, it becomes easier to stay motivated, even when faced with obstacles. Write down your why and keep it somewhere visible as a constant reminder. Surround Yourself with Positivity:

Surrounding yourself with positive influences can have a significant impact on your motivation levels. Seek out individuals who inspire and motivate you. Join communities or groups that share similar goals and aspirations. Surrounding yourself with positivity will help you stay focused and motivated on your journey towards success.

Break it Down:

Sometimes, the road to success can seem overwhelming. Breaking down your goals into smaller, more manageable tasks can make them feel less daunting. Celebrate each small victory along the way, as it will keep you motivated and give you a sense of progress. Visualize Your Success:

Visualization is a powerful technique for motivation. Take a few minutes each day to visualize yourself achieving your goals. Imagine how it will feel, what it will look like, and the impact it will have on your life. This will create a positive mindset and help you stay motivated. 6. Embrace Failure: Failure is a natural part of the journey towards success. Instead of letting it demotivate you, embrace it as a learning opportunity. Use failure as a stepping stone towards growth and improvement. Remember, every successful person has faced failure at some point. It is how you respond to it that matters. 7. Take Care of Yourself: Lastly, remember to take care of yourself. Physical and mental well-being are essential for staying motivated. Get enough sleep, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and practice self-care. When you feel good physically and mentally, you will have more energy and motivation to pursue your goals. Mastering the art of motivation is a lifelong journey. It requires consistent effort, self-reflection, and a willingness to adapt. By implementing these techniques into your daily life, you will be well on your way to achieving success and living a fulfilling life. Remember, motivation is not something that happens to you; it is something you create within yourself. So, go out there, embrace the challenges, and let your motivation propel you towards your dreams.

Have you ever felt the weight of perfectionism holding you back from pursuing your dreams?

If the mere thought of imperfection has kept you in shock, leading to the delay of the start of your dream project, then "Begin Anyway" is the game-changing guide you have been waiting for.

In this transformative book, the author challenges the pervasive myth that every great endeavor must commence in a state of perfection. Instead, this book invite you to embrace the liberating concept of "start less" – taking small, intentional steps toward your dreams, imperfections and many more.

What can you gain from this Book?

Embracing Imperfection, Changing Mindsets

Are you a perfectionist, struggling to kickstart your projects due to an unrelenting pursuit of flawlessness? "Begin Anyway" serves as your beacon of encouragement. The book delves into the secrets of changing your mindset, demonstrating how a simple shift in willingness can reshape your perspective and empower you to embark on your dreams with newfound confidence.

Craft Tailored Projects Aligned with Your Dreams

Discover the art of crafting projects that resonate with your aspirations. It guides you through the process of aligning your projects with your dreams, cultivating genuine interest, and building the capabilities necessary for success. It's not about waiting for the perfect moment; it's about creating the perfect moment for yourself.

Tap into Your Creative Reservoir

Struggling to generate and nurture ideas? This book shows you how to tap into the creative reservoir within you, turning idle thoughts into actionable plans that propel your dreams forward. Say goodbye to creative blocks and hello to a constant flow of inspiration.

Transition from Idle to Active

"Begin Anyway" provides invaluable tips and tools to breathe life into dormant projects, transforming them from mere ideas into vibrant, active endeavors. Learn to transition seamlessly from idle contemplation to purposeful action, putting an end to the cycle of procrastination.

Your Ally in Transformation

It's time to silence the inner critic, cast away limiting beliefs, and seize the reins of your dreams. "Begin Anyway" becomes your trusted ally in the journey to turn procrastination into action, hesitation into determination, and dreams into reality.

Conclusion

Don't let another moment slip by. Grab a copy of "Begin Anyway and embark on the transformative journey of doing less for more. Witness your dreams come alive before your eyes as you unlock the power to begin within you. The time for action is now – begin anyway!

I was looking for the right message for you this valentine. Then, I thought about this, we know of loving others which we put ourselves more into it. I guess, you are good at it when it comes to thinking about the needs of others in order to make them happy.

I want to ask you this : Do you love yourself ? and how well do you love yourself?

As you think about this, This is my message I have to you this valentine is to love yourself and love who you are. I would like to assist you with set of self reflection questions to help you with it but, before that happens. Let's dive into this....

What is self love

Self-love is a feeling of admiration for oneself that stems from behaviors that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual development. Self-love entails having a high regard for your own health and pleasure. It is about been kind to yourself.

How can you stay in the love for yourself

As a beginner in Self-love, I would love you to do this for yourself. Love the real you in everything.

• Lovingly communicating with and about oneself

• Prioritising Yourself

• Give yourself a vacation from self-judgment

• Trusting Yourself

• Staying true to yourself

• Being kind to yourself.

• Setting appropriate boundaries.

Self-reflection questions to ask yourself about self-love

Self introspection questions to ask yourself about Self-love.

• What does self-love mean to me?

• What do I know anything about loving myself?

• How do I love myself currently?

• Do I believe in this thing called self love?

• How can I practice Self-love?

• How do I unconditionally love those closet to me?

• What can I do if I want the peace of mind.

• What am I holding in which is harming me?

• What are my values?

• Can I attach self-love with this values?

Conclusion

This Valentine's, let the celebration of love extend beyond external expressions to an internal embrace of yourself. Before delving into the self-reflection questions I have offered, take a moment to appreciate and honor the beautiful person you are. May this Valentine day be a reminder that loving yourself is the foundation for extending love to others, and it begins with acknowledging and cherishing the unique individual you are. The journey of self-love is not only a gift to yourself but also a powerful force that positively influences every aspect of your life, creating a ripple effect of love and fulfillment.

Are you ready for self-love?

It is time to get into action for self love.

Imposter Syndrome literally is Doubt resulting from negative self talk. We doubt ourselves all the time, in different areas of our life. I am focusing on doubt in the context of our dream business, projects or career.

Imposter Syndrome is also known fraud syndrome.

It is a psychological condition that convinces people to doubt themselves, especially their abilities and achievement. I believe there are a whole number of factors that comes into place. This blog post is going to focus on your mindset, I believe most doubt pushing us away is The Mindset we have catergorized on how our senses receive information and process those information to our effect. It happens from data collection, perception and memory linking us to certain life experience we have witness, from sight or experience.

Types of Imposter Syndrome you might have experience

The Five Types of Impostor Syndrome

According to researcher Dr. Valerie Young, there are five impostor forms namely:

1. The Perfectionist: It entails believing that, unless you were completely faultless, you could have done better. The Perfectionist mindset and behavior lead you to believe that you are not as good as others think you are, unless you are perfect.

2. The Expert : The expert doesn't know everything. Their characteristics include being knowledgeable about a specific subject or topic, as well as not having mastered every stage in a procedure. They don't consider themselves to be "experts" because they believe still they have a lot to learn.

3. The Natural Genius : In this form of impostor syndrome, you may feel like a fraud simply because you do not believe you are intrinsically educated or competent. If you don't get something perfect the first time or take longer to learn a talent, you may feel like an imposter.

4. The Soloist: It's also easy to feel like an imposter if you had to seek assistance in order to achieve a certain level or status. Because you couldn't get there on your own, you doubt your own skills and ability, with this you belong to this type of imposter.

5. The Super person: This type of imposter syndrome involves believing that you must be the hardest worker to reach the highest levels of achievement and, if that does not happen, you see yourself are a fraud.

Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Understand that is from the mind

All the different impostor forms you might fall under, I would like you to inform you that these experience comes from the mind, encounters and experience happening to you. Due to the fight to overcome that, there is a need to tackle the problem from your mind and understand that this is coming from the mind.

Fight all the information you take into the body, be it from yourself and coming from people. You can overcome it by finding the true fact affecting you to think and hence stopping you not to work on your dreams.

Know the cause

When you search on any search engine for this question " How to overcome imposter syndrome?" you will get over a million blog posts, and articles outlining over ten of thousands tips to help you out. I mean do this and do that, but, per my experience and what I believe in regard this syndrome. All the recommendations are true, but to solve or overcome it you will need to know your cause. How did the imposter came out? Why are you experiencing this?

This is not to push you to dwell on the past, but pave the way to find the root cause and link you to how to overcome that.

if you are able to identify how it started in the first place you will know whether to rely on your strength or stop the comparism and many more. I don't want you to be a jack of all remedies to imposter. Identify the cause and link it to solutions to help yourself out.

Journalize

Writing your breathing of your heart and mind unto a paper or a notebook is journaling. When you experience impostor syndrome, pour your thought on paper assisted with daily prompts will move you to overcome doubt or imposter. Also, it will help to empower your emotions and thoughts since you are releasing all your emotions and worries on a paper which allows you to examine those thought after a release on a paper.

Assuming, you wanted to start a project, but each time an impostor comes in and convince you that you are not ready. These words speaks to you all the time " I am not ready" When you write your thought inside a journal, with prompts which delve deep on the imposter. After daily or weekly time with your journal, and reviewing of thoughts written in the journal. You will discover how bad you thought about yourself and felt for a period of time. This will convince your to take the action to assist yourself overcome it.

Listen to podcast

Podcast is one way we can upgrade our lives and personal growth and development. It is another medium to learn from health, educational, and self-improvement podcasts. There are a lot of podcast in the category of self improvement to upgrade your life with.

Listen to them and apply all the actions you hear on it to help you move.

Conclusion

What is your takeaway on impostor? Would you like to control your life?

Everyone have ideas and are innovative if you believe. According to research, one of the reasons why people don't create and work on their ideas is they don't believe in the power of their ideas. They believe they are not creative enough like their peers.

There is a misconception on certain rules of how any artefact, project or anything related to creativity must look like which should not be so.

Creativity is all about creating anything that comes from your imagination, therefore don't let anyone judge you or inform you that your creative result should move in one particular way.

You are the master of your image which must be brought alive. The view in your mind on ideas must flow to bring meaning.

How you must look out on creativity from today

You are unique

Each one of us is unique in our own way. Whatever ideas coming from your imagination is different from the imagination of other people. We are not the same even if you have the same creative power. You have your own creative eyes which you see and convince you to turn these images into idea.

Your idea is the best of the kind.

When you hear people speak about their ideas, be it business ideas or project ideas. You often hear this which gladdens your heart that " this is the best idea" Some years back, I was saying similar until I realize this. There is nothing like best idea out of countable number of ideas. Every idea is best. It depends on how you use it to bring meaning to you and the society.

It only best idea when you identify when, where and how it can be used to bring significant meaning to people.

You are a creative individual.

Do you know that you have a lot of potentials inside of you? Each on of us on the planet Earth if I might say has potential, creative potential for that matter. You have the power to be creative. It is all about believing in your abilities and your readiness to learn and apply it.

You can be creative when you start working on them.

You want to be creative right? There is one thing for sure, in order to be seen as creative you must believe yourself as a creative person. There is a need to start working on it. You can harness them when you work on them anything these mental images introduces inside your mind or brain.

Record your creative images through journaling anytime it pop in your mind, meaning each time you should have a journal with you to record it or record it using mobile phone or tablet with a help of notetaking apps. This is first step to encourage you to utilize them in your life, and the more you do this exercise, it then becomes part of you.

Conclusion

I hope you have grab something regarding your creativity. Do you believe you are creative?

Emotion is a big thing and everything we do in life.

Emotions can make people relate to other people well and can control people. Its mastery can allow you to live a better and happier life. Before I recommend three episodes of Elevate with Brigitte Podcast I would like to open the floor for the importance of Emotional Mastery.

Why you need to master your emotions?

You can master your emotions and gain these benefits:

#1 Better decision in your life

Emotions can make people to make unnecessary and unhealthy decisions that affect them and others too. Due to lack of its mastery, people not able to make the right decisions for the fact that they are led by their emotions to make decisions which have big implications now or the future. Due to emotions, someone might try to commit suicide, or speak ill to people they love. But, when you understand yourself and how your feelings comes to you at anytime. You can live better with yourself and others too.

#2 Emotional Mastery can help you to overcome grudges

Grudges hmm, They do hurt and painful to remove from your mind and heart too especially coming from people you love and trust, then they lead you astray. It feels you have to let it stay in your heart and never let it go out of your being because of the level of love you for them. Sometimes doing this, might cultivate the mindset of revenge in you. When you are able to understand your emotions, and people, why they do certain things in life, I guess you will never bother yourself to keep those bad feelings in you. Keeping these pains will affect you negatively in life and never let you move forward in whatever you are doing emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.

# Accept yourself

Emotional Mastery assist you to accept yourself in whatever you do in life. This create better relationship you have with yourself and others. To be good at it, you need to understand who you are, why you do certain things in life, why some days you have good moods and other days you have bad moods. Discover how strong your emotions are, when someone speak negatively to you, How do you react to them? Understanding yourself and the effect of your actions when you react emotionally will help you decide on the bad effect you engage in when you communicate with people around you. When you realize the negative actions you do in regard to your emotions, don't decline yourself from accepting the truth about how you behave. Accept it and change for the better, and for change to happen you need to accept that you have a problem you face which you don't like in life.

4# Emotions can help you live better and happier with others

Emotional intelligence is all about knowing yourself, accepting your flaws and making change to what matters emotionally. This is not only about you but people around you too. People can say certain things that can hurt you to the core, but how can you behave to them? Knowing how and why people behave mentally and emotionally, can help you to understand them and react to them better without getting hurt with their words. You can speak to someone in the morning nicely and then they reply badly to you. If you are not carefully, you will store this in your mind and heart, and react bad to them negatively when they are not aware of it or plans never to draw near them. Understanding why they always have bad mood in the morning, can help you live better with yourself and others too. Learn how to live positively with people even when they hurt you. This is all building your emotions up. This will bring the peace you need in life with people. Its like you don't want to follow the negative tune regards to the emotions of people at the workplace or any other place you find yourself.

Episodes on Elevate with Brigitte that can help you master your emotions

Habits and Addiction

This episode is about how emotions can lead people to develop habit that can create addiction in their lives. The one number cause why people engage in addiction is emotion, how they see themselves, and what they think the society must relate to them, it can be worry, belonginess, care, love, betrayal, trust issues and many more leading people to be carried away due to their emotions to do certain things in life.

How to overcome negative emotions

Our emotions is everything to us. It can lead us to make the right and wrong decisions at the same time. With this episode, I highlighted how emotions are formed, why we engage in negative emotions and many others you can do to escape yourself from negative emotions when they come to you. Listen to it to learn more.

How to write and rip negative emotions out

Negative emotions is not needed here, there is an urgency to build yourself up and never let it control your thought and the way you do things in your life, otherwise it will hurt you. This episode talks about one practice you can use to clear all the bad thoughts which can lead to negative emotions inside of you, which will affect you from living a better life. Find out more in this episode.

Conclusion

What negative emotions will you like to clear from your mind and heart? and why these emotions?

You have heard a lot of stories about being creative which makes you always think twice if you can ever be called a creative person. This blog post will help you identify the myth and truth behind the myths regarding creativity.

Myth 1: Creativity is only for artists

This myth is mostly heard a lot around where accolades are given to people because others around them think they are creative because they are fond of making wonderful artefacts such as painting, drawing, singing, spoken words etc. In fact, it is noted that creative people are those who are artist and are using their creative imagination for fun or to make a living. This is not true, you can be a business executive who create better strategies to solve problems and be term as creative. You don't need to be an artist to do that or be term as such. This is creativity, it is when you create new initiative which of good value to yourself and people around, if you are able to create new innovation, initiative to make life better that is creativity not other way around.

Myth 2 : People are born with it.

When it comes to creativity, people think they must be born with it in order to do that, the art of creating. Though some people are born with creativity as a trait in the family tree, if you have heard or seen this, in one person, it does not mean all people who engage in the art of creating values are born with it. This is all about your mind power, if you decide to learn how to be creative, you can be as you wish. With this, it requires a little bit of experimentation; your ability to create new ideas by experimenting, don't stop yourself when you feel like creating even if it looks bad, pour it out. Use the power of ideation to help you create better meaning to your concept or initiation. By the time you realize, you have become a creative person you always wish for. Therefore if you want to become creative, be ready to learn no matter the situation.

Myth 3 : Creative people are genius

You have heard and have a notion that ' creative people are genius' they have a better IQ than the rest of people around them. Being creative does not mean your images, initiative, innovation or artefact must be all smooth, thus, all perfect. This is not so, with creativity, any concept you bring out from your head unto a paper or to people usually comes in a raw state which needs to be refind to make it better. Creativity is all about trying new initiative which can end on the bad side or the good side. It is all about trying to make it better, and the more you learn from it, and try again, you become better at it. If you want to be seen or identified as a creative and genius person just learn the habit of trying, learning and applying.

Conclusion

Do you have any creative thought in mind? What would you like to do with it?

When I first decided to attend a 12-step meeting I didn’t really have any desire to change. I had a lot of really bad habits that caused me a lot of trouble, but I was completely unaware that my drinking was the cause. I still believed that all the consequences to my behaviour was somehow somebody else’s fault.

The Journey to sobriety and recovery

The only real desire I had was to get everyone off my back and for people to give me a break. “I’m just having fun” is what I would always say.

As I was attending to try and prove a point to people, I was starting to see that alcohol really was a problem for me. But the thought of quitting drinking forever still seemed a bit too extreme. Maybe I can just learn to calm it down a little bit. That wasn’t on offer in the meetings I was attending. All or nothing. Back out on the lash or total abstinence.

I decided to give the teetotal method a go, how hard can it be? Well let me tell you, it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. I worked with a mentor who showed me how to work through the 12-step program. And eventually the obsession to drink left me.

I initially thought that the definition of recovery was simply to not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. This would seem like a logical thought process. Drugs and alcohol were destroying my life so if I’m not using them anymore then I’m ok, right?

Wrong!

Developing a positive mindset and attitude towards addiction and recovery

I’ve been sober for over 10 years now and in that time I’ve had many ups and downs. I’ve still caused problems and suffered consequences to my actions without picking up a drink or a drug.

Addiction isn’t so much about the substance we are using at the end of it. Its more to do with the behaviour we are portraying and why we are behaving that way.

There seems to be a big emphasis within the 12-step recovery model on not drinking, and for how long. Like somehow the number of days determines how good you are at recovery. This is an illusion fed to a newcomer to make them believe that the people who have been there longer are somehow better. I’ve come across people in the rooms of 12 step recovery meetings who are around 15 years without a drink. From the outside, looking in, this would seem to be amazing but this person in question was behaving full of ego. Using his sober time to place himself on a pedestal above the people with less sober time as him and then manipulating those people to do things to create situations that benefitted him. The newcomer hears how long this person has been sober and based on the big number they put blind faith into this person believing they have his best interests in mind.

I had to step away from this form of recovery as I was seeing good people being damaged to the point of a relapse due to people hiding behind the number of years, they hadn’t had a drink. They hadn’t recovered and they were not acting sober.

It’s not that I don’t believe in this method of recovery. The mechanics of the process is perfect. What it does to free your mind of the damage you caused is amazing. I just don’t have much faith in some of the people who attend without behaving like they are a changed person.

Almost like they are now just addicted to the levels of trauma that walk through the door and the ability to use this to give themselves some sort of God complex.

This is just as bad behaviour as someone who is drinking. Probably worse, its classic predatory behaviour.

So the definition of recovery is not simply to put the drink down and not get drunk anymore. Complete recovery is much deeper than this. You have to challenge your behaviour and question your motives on a daily basis to make sure you are not doing things that will cause hurt and pain to anyone else. It’s a daily battle in the mind of the addict between good and evil. The bad habits of an addict go way beyond the use of drink and drugs. They can manifest in everything we think and do.

But if you know this, you can be aware of it, and keep fighting the good fight.

Learn more about my addiction and me here