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. Discovering 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Understudying a Mentor One way we can upgrade on our potential and authenticity is to engage in mentorship. Attaching yourself to a mentor is a great way to find potentials and work on your dreams. The pursuit of dreams can feel discouraging and undefined. On the search of this journey, we encounter self-doubt, challenges, limiting beliefs, and moments of indecision along the way. Guess what, having a mentor near you can make a difference in the transformation of dreams into success, including giving you the tips and tricks to succeed in the endeavor. You need to enroll in a mentorship program to elevate you. Before you think about any mentorship program to partake in, let’s explore the importance of mentorship on your journey toward your dreams. The 5 importance 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.

Have you tried the art of journaling before? If you did, what was your experience with it? If you have not, do not be worried about it. In a world of distractions and noise that stops our focus and dreams, finding spaces for self-discovery can be difficult and tiring, yet in the midst of these, there are tools to discover yourself which is built inside of us. This is the habit of journaling. The power of Journaling is a simple act of putting down your thoughts, emotions, fears, to-dos, and journey which helps to harness self-exploration, and discovery through reflection. How can the power of journaling become part of your journey to self-discovery?   Unravel Your Thoughts and Emotions with Journaling    Journaling provides a safe and peaceful place to unravel the web of thoughts and emotions within us that hinder our progress and growth. This is done by writing down your innermost thoughts, and feelings unto a paper. This act can help you gain clarity and full knowledge of your true feelings and desires. Journaling allows us to discover the inner depths of emotional capacities, falls, and growth with honesty and authenticity.   Reflection of encounters   Journaling can give provide an avenue to reflect on the experiences and encounters you had in your life. Coming from meaning, lessons, and wisdom to guide your life, you will identify activities you did that went well and others that did not. Reading whatever you have written on paper will guide your steps through the power of cognition. Assuming you have an emotional mastery journal, where you have to record your daily experiences on how you applied emotions, the negative effect of your actions towards emotional Babbage and positive effect, the cause leading you to that, triggers, and many more. At the end of each day, you are going to read through to advise yourself due to the thoughts and emotions you have release on paper. Therefore, whether you are in triumph, a problem, or a simple everyday event, an act of journaling will positively invite you to pause, ponder, and give in lessons from the stories you carry.    Setting Intentions and Goals right with Journaling Journaling is not only for thoughts and emotions but also for your goals and your to-do list for the day, week, or month. I believe you have beautiful dreams and great intentions; it is a great experience to bring them into possibility with the help of journals. It is a powerful tool to set goals and intentions for your dreams and aspirations. Since I started journaling way back in 2016, I have a journal for each year regarding my goals. Journaling give us the way to break down goals into actionable steps which we can work on, adding monitoring tools like tracking our progress, and celebration of achievements as we pursue the challenges and opportunities in life. Whatever your objectives are journaling guides us to manifest our dreams into reality.   Building Gratitude Journaling creates a space for building self-compassion and gratitude. In the journey of life, we might find ourselves in the web of self-doubt, impostor, and negative judgment, it serves as a companion to release all the pains and complaints. I always say, to complain too much to people and be known as a complaining guru, it will be great if you will pour out your heart onto a journal. This will help you to appreciate the level of pain and fears you have inside of you.  A Gratitude journal filled with prompts will propel an action of self-love and gratitude is a great way to forgive yourself and other too. In addition, you will be able to nurture a deep sense of acceptance, connection, and appreciation in life and build better relationships with people and yourself. Practice self-care with a journal, and nourish the minds and hearts of people with gratitude and compassion.     Types of Journaling you can use. Now, that you know the essence of journals you can use them for your growth. In my experience, there are two main types of journal you can use. ·       Empty Notebook where you have access to fill everything by yourself. ·       Guided Journal is also known as a prompt journal, where you are provided with questions to guide you from the beginning such as self-awareness, and actionable activities. You fill in the answers asked inside a guided journal. See images below An Example of a guided journal Empty or less Notebook In a nutshell, journaling is more than just putting words together on paper—it's a journey of willingness, self-discovery, mastery, healing, and growth.  If you are ready to unleash your true potential, visit an online shop or a bookstore, get a copy, get a quiet space, pick a pen, and open your heart to fill the pages of a journal with the pieces of dots of your reflection to self-discovery. Remember that each word you think and write brings you closer to wisdom and truth leading to success and higher heights.

As you embark on the journey of personal growth and development, there is a need to attach yourself with the right people and right mindset who have already done it before, gathered lessons, and initiated strategies on the same journey you are about to take. You will need a mentor in your self-discovery and a personal guide to elevate your mindset on self-awareness and identity.  Having a mentor as your guide and compass in life can assist you in building your confidence and purpose in any field you want to venture into. Mentors have experienced it before, they know the ups and downs, and strategies to support you along the way. Discover the importance of mentorship and how to find them here . Let’s discover mentorship strategies to guide you through self-transformation into personal growth. Mentorship Strategies to guide you. Define where you want to go Before you can commence on the journey, there is a need to know where you are going or want to go. This is your purpose, and it will help you find the direction you want to be. “ Knowing your direction is a great thing to find and do in your lifetime”. Identify and clarify your destination, you must know the career path or life path you are embarking on before you select your mentor. What is your aspiration and what is your motive to be achieved through personal development?  Make the vision clear as it serves as your guiding star through the mentorship journey. Assuming you want to be like Elon Musk and you do not know what your vision and aspiration is, then I think that wish is created due to the pressure of the environment. Even if you have a clear vision, your mentor can assist you in redefining the vision and aligning it with the values and aspirations you strongly desire.     Nurture Curiosity and Openness   The mindset is key on this journey. Be curious and open heart to do what you are told to do by the mentor. This is all about your willingness to embrace change and growth. There is great deal of opportunities around when you are working with one, open up your senses to grab and embrace the opportunity to learn from a mentor’s experience and ideas, and practice as you learn to gain the knowledge. Don’t keep in, ask questions if you feel you want to ask questions. Seek guidance and be receptive to the feedback provided. These practices in your learning process will foster continuous learning and a growth mindset will propel your growth to success.    Embrace Challenges as Opportunities    Some time ago, when it came to identifying challenges as opportunities, it was not on my mind.  Now, I can do that because of my mindset and actions. I call this a superpower  because when you can do that, you can change your world. Personal growth is attained when you can move from your comfort zone. Embracing challenges as opportunities leads to growth rather than preventing obstacles. It is all about experimenting and training the mind to help you turn challenges into opportunities. Your mentor can provide support and guidance as you navigate unfamiliar, unclear terrain of life, by helping you build confidence on the journey of finding your potentials.   Foster Authentic Connections in life    One of the opportunities for joining a mentorship programme is to build your professional development and connections. You will get the right connections in the network of people who can lead you along the way. This is about building and nurturing meaningful relationships. Mentorships foster authentic connections and synergies with people by developing trust, respect, and understanding with them, and in return will willingly bring knowledge, experiences, skills, and connections to you.  One strategy you can initiate is to share your vision and goals with them, which include your fears, and aspirations. True connections help to lay a strong foundation for a supportive and impactful mentorship relationship.    Reflect and Pay it forward Continually, reflect on your personal growth because you need it to assess your growth, improve, upgrade, and make changes to your personal growth. Always take time to reflect on your progress during the time with your mentor and the mentorship programme you embark on. Appreciate your successes and failures, and acknowledge areas for improvement and change. Ask questions about why things did not go your way. With this, they will provide you with valuable insights that can be changed, assisting you to correct your way to improve on your endeavor. Always communicate with them to add their contribution even after the end of your session with them.   Guess what, All the lessons and experience you have gained with your mentor. It is great to pay it forward to assist others, meaning you can also become a mentor in the lives of others. To do this, open your door when others come to you, and share your experiences, insights, story, and wisdom to help people who are beginning their journey similar to yours. This will move you into growth and evolve in your personal development and growth. Also, doing this will build an authority for yourself and the community at large. People around will know you as a key person or expert when they need insights in that area. Conclusion Are you ready to become a mentee to find your authentic self and work on yourself?

180 Days of Thought It is time to journal for greatness and success. Have you been perturbed about how you can do this? Journaling is one of the transformative practices  to live better and happier. Journaling invites us to embark on self-discovery and development which unveils our being, aside from discovering new things about yourself, you uncover the truth that lies within yourself. A person who always keeps grudges and resentment in them can be given a chance to manage emotions and live better with other people and him or herself through an emotional mastery journal. Same as someone who uses a shadow work journal, can unveil their real identity and personality to deal with life.   I hope you are ready to unleash the power of a journal and how to use it. Join me as I help you embark on this journey, discover the step-by-step guide to journaling:   a special place for journaling Develop a Special Space for self-discovery and journaling I call this a sacred space for self-exploitation and discovery because you are going to utilize it to introspect deeper for yourself. Look around you in your house or room, find a quiet and yet comfortable space to write your thoughts, emotions, feelings, to-dos in it without any distraction from the people you love. It is all about you. Finding such a place could help you with the reflection and introspection exercise you will do for yourself. During introspection, you can set the mood for soft light, harmony, or music to help you feel relaxed so that you can journal for your today, past, and future.   Intentionality is key for this Practice Everything starts with the mind, and before you commence the practice of journaling, you will need to set the mind ready for this practice. This is done by taking a moment to ascertain why you need it, and what you will gain to set the tune right. With this, even when challenges hit you not to practice it, you know your intention and why you want to push forward.   Pick Journaling Prompt Let's do this, Imagine you want to find a way to stop your ego from affecting your life. Now you know, you have to find a special place in your room to do this journaling, set intentionality right and the next thing is the prompt. Assuming, you want to stop ego from hurting you. You have to ask questions like Do I know myself? Do I know my ego? Does it affect how I live with people? And many deep questions to yourself. Journal prompts will help you to discover your true self and assign strategies to help yourself as you keep on practicing. Journaling prompts are questions you ask yourself to guide in your self-discovery journey. These are prompts. You can pick these questions on the type of problem you want to solve. Like the ego journal example I shared, the problem the person wants to solve is on ego. When you are developing these prompts, you set it according to the problem you want to solve. If it is about emotional mastery, you have to pick a prompt related to emotional mastery. You can find these prompts from guided journals via online shops, Amazon, and physical bookstores or do-it-yourself. I will help you to create one of the journals for yourself in one of my upcoming blog articles. If you want to buy my journals, click this link .   It is time to reflect After you have selected the prompts you will be using. It is time for the action, thus, the journaling. You cannot start without reflection, use the prompt developed and sit down, dive in your past, elevate in your presence, and build up in your future. Don’t judge yourself during reflection, let your feelings, thoughts, and inner energy flow from your hands on the pages of your journal. Make the journal as a mirror to reflect on your life. Keep on practicing to turn this into a habit of growth and better living.   Conclusion What type of journal would you like to start and why?

Image from Wix Ai images Is it necessary to practice gratitude when you are faced with challenges? Let find out. There are a lot of people out there when it comes to gratitude their mindset is "I will only be grateful when I encounter life problem-free", but I am here to tell you otherwise that you can still face challenges and be grateful. Challenges or problems are everywhere. When faced with challenges, your mind and the environment often tell you many things, including the negative aspects of the situation, plus society has also taught us that you can only be grateful when everything seems perfect. The good thing about today's message is that you will be thankful, and practice gratitude by providing a shift that can help you through the tough times in your life. There is a popular saying that goes "Practice makes one perfect" Gratitude is like any other thing we do to be perfect. The practice of gratitude requires experience which means you are going to form a habit when you do it routinely. We can do that by continuously practicing journaling. I am a number one supporter of journaling, all my books have elements of journals mentioned in them. Apart from that, other professionals in the personal development terrain have shared in-depth knowledge and gains when you use journals as a routine in your day. Let's discover the benefit of practicing gratitude Journaling Benefits of Gratitude Journaling: You will gain the following when they start doing this: You will enhances resilience and mental strength. Fosters a positive mindset amidst adversity. Encourages reflection and self-awareness. Promotes a sense of perspective and gratitude. Adding a dose of gratitude journal in your life is about acknowledging the challenges you face in life and appreciating the good and bad that happens in your life. its practice can help you to be focus and optimistic in life. The Art of Gratitude Journaling The vital point of practicing gratitude in a form of a journal is to reflect on things, activities, and events you do or engage in, whether good or bad. You will learn to appreciate what you have and what you have become. It is all appreciating and acknowledging your small wins or small falls, and telling yourself that whatever event that happened to me now, I appreciate what I have and love myself. The art of journaling is writing all your reflections like asking questions that will encourage you to be grateful in life. Unveiling True Potentials Releasing negative emotions or thought in a journal will help you clear your mind and heart too. Apart from that, you will find yourself because you know your likes and hates too. Your awareness level of your self identity increases because you accept and knows all the things you are thankful for in life. Even when any arrows of doubt draws closers to you, you know what you want due to the fact that you are focus on what you want and never allow anyone to confuse you. Consistently jotting down all your reflection and gratitude can move you closer to yourself and love your being. In the long run, practicing gratitude by journaling will empower you to overcome challenges, be confident, and pursue your dreams happier and better. Embracing Mindfulness and Wellness A journal for sharing how thankful you are can serve as a peaceful place to practice mindfulness with your being. Mostly, it is recommended that people who journal must get a peaceful place to reflect, meditate or transcend to higher self. A period of reflection needs no noise, but a peaceful place to reflect on who you are. By Immersing yourself will take you to the past or present by showing gratitude to life, the people around you, your job, and many more you are appreciative of. This will take you on the journey to your true self and encourage you to take life step by step, because you are grateful for using this practice, you will be a little relax when others are confused and feel they must move life in a rush. You are relaxed, focused, and confident to keep going on dreams. Elevating Your Daily Routine One of the ways to experience these benefits is to practice consistently. Doing this practice in a few minutes of your mornings or evenings will move your willpower to keep practicing to turn that into a habit. Just do it small each day. Let say, each day you practice gratitude inside your gratitude journal 15 minutes every morning at 5am. By consistently doing this for a year will turn it into a habit where you cannot leave the four corridors of your walls without journaling. This is because you have practice journaling every day and it has become part of you. Conclusion: Gratitude as a Catalyst for Growth What is your next point of action? Are you ready to start now? Share your thought and your plans in the comment section.

Motivation! Many people believe in motivation, while others do not, as they think they don’t need it and that all they require is discipline to push through. However, today, my message is not to convince you which one is best or to engage in the ongoing debate about the merits of each. Instead, I am here to discuss how to maintain motivation and the role of willpower in achieving your goals. Motivation is strongly needed to push our strong power or energy inside of us to keep on going or nourishing. We live in a world where we experience positive, negative, good, bad, smooth, and rough encounters if I have to list them all, it goes on and on. Life is filled with problems or circumstances that overwhelm us and stop us from being motivated. “Being in darkness does not mean total failure but elevation place to the light” This quote depicts motivation. Everyone needs motivation even if you dislike the word “motivation”. You need it to thrive in your dreams, over obstacles or adversity. Sometimes when you are working on your dreams, you are daring to achieve them, but something is missing: the willpower is missing, it encourages you to stop or pause on your dreams. You don’t feel like pushing further again. That is where willpower to overcome adversity comes in. Before I continues with strategies to help you out, I would like to share areas you can find motivation in. Where to find motivation in times of adversity Motivations comes from different sources to encourage and convince you to keep going even when the going gets tough. You can find your inner energy in: Yourself, where you see the improvement in your behavior or attitude now than your previous self. Progress success in the project you are working on. Stories of other people who are making it in life. Happiness of others. Happiness in yourself. Testimonials or reviews from people you have assisted before. These are a few to help you figure out your sources of motivation but you can find deeper from yourself and life.   Strategies to Commence if You Want to Be Motivated and Maintain Motivation Awareness of self  I call this the first place of call if you want to be motivated enough to persevere in times of pain and adversity. It is awareness of yourself. What is going on around you is key in this step or strategy. Some people never get notice of the problems around them because they do not recognize them. Since they are not self-aware of what is going on around them. Even when they are faced with financial problems they don’t see it as a problem because they are not self-aware about the things they experience. The most important step to being motivated is to know yourself and identify the challenges you face  and find ways to overcome it. Concern about the realities of life. People don’t put themselves to be motivated because they are caught in the web of all rousing. One thing life has taught me is that nothing we experience is smooth or rough. It is a mixture of both. You cannot experience everything all going your way; some days are good, and others are bad. When the bad happens, does it mean life is rough or unfair? We have been taught to be happy in life, all situations must be great. The reality of life is, that not everything goes well our way, when that happens what will you do? Are you going to allow life to control your life? The realities of life teach that being motivated is your readiness to stand fast, and persevere the adversity to change things your way, breeding thoughts of hope to trust the process. Connect with your purpose Motivation can always remind us why we start in the first place and brings forth hope. In hard times, it sometimes becomes difficult to stay on course with your purposes in life that bring peace to us. We want to do anything to survive recommended by other people even if it does not move in life with goals and purpose in life. Our purpose and motivation is linked together if you stay on course with your purpose during times of pain you will be motivated because you know where you are going to reach there, which builds hope and determination to move far. Reconnect with your purpose and always in the love of goals to stay motivated. It will be great if your write your dreams and the reason why are working on it in a journal like Win You Journal. You can write your soulful purpose, and your aspirations down. This will help you in times of obstacles because you will be able to reflect on all your dream ,an goals so you stay on course. Ignite with your motivation Before the strategies to help you to be motivated, I shared a list of sources of motivation. Yes, this is where need it again, revisit your source of motivation. What is your motivation booster? This boost reminds you when to keep on going when you are down. Someone's motivation is just to listen to an inspirational song, this just ignites the inner level to keep on nourishing. I am mostly know for motivating people through my podcast, Elevate with Brigitte, my books, and social media. Some time ago, I paused for a while, and a fan who was enjoying my motivation contacted me, “Brigitte why have you stopped posting these motivation videos, it has helped me a lot ”. After the message, it motivated me to keep on going with what I was doing. Identify your motivational booster to keep moving during hard times.   Revisit your goals What if I told you, your goals are too big? It is time to revisit your goals, which may it be too big to be achieved. Break it down into smaller tasks that can be done daily and monthly. Set milestones for each goal, this will serve as a motivator to encourage you and be determined on it. Aside from this, most people who set goals do not set contingency plans in case where adversity comes they can still achieve their dreams. When problems comes in the goals, plans get stuck nothing to convince them to work on it when things don’t go their way. Always have your goals in mind when you want to be motivated   Beautify the Problems Sometimes, you have to see the beauty in the bad situations or obstacles. People who have mastered the mind and know its power they can use it profitably and understand the need to turn threats into opportunities.  When the mind is weak situation becomes a problem, turn problems into opportunities by seeing the beautiful side of the situation. Try to bring a solution on board by solving the problem, and learn from the lessons along the way during the difficult times. Rewire your mind, and stay strong and motivated during that process.   Books that can help you to be motivated Life It High It is one of my books on motivation, it contains 58 motivational messages to uplift your dreams into reality. The ideal reader is for people who are working on their dreams and are stuck and those who want to start working on their dreams. It contains all the motivation you will need to overcome doubt, limiting beliefs, starting your dream, self-care practice, and many more. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth  In her book "Grit," psychologist Angela Duckworth examines the crucial traits that fuel success. She contends that achievement stems not solely from talent or intelligence, but from a blend of passion and persistence. Through research and real-life examples, Duckworth demonstrates that grit—the capacity to continue despite challenges—is fundamental to achieving our goals and unlocking our full potential.    Conclusion Developing the willpower to work on your dream can challenging but a worthy one. Use the information inside this articles to build it up slowly. I guess you have learnt some new here. What is your take home lessons.

I hope you have seen and heard a countable number of authors, therapists, and coaches recommend the art of journaling. This is not just about the recommendations they give. The words they say work. It works, there are no two ways about it. Journaling is the art of recording or writing down your thoughts and feelings on activities you show interest in. It might be your goals, future plans, feelings, and much more life priorities of yours. Authors like myself, Robin Sharma, Ryan Holiday, Austin Kleon, Oscar Wilde, and Henry David Thoreau, just to mention a few, have recommended the habit of journaling your life activities in their books. Here are four reasons why you should start journaling. 1. Tracking Have you considered tracking your activities in a journal? If yes, continue with the great work. For no, I will say you can give it a shot. A journal is the perfect place to record all your progress, flaws and keep note of the changes you do to your body or business. Tracking journals come in different forms which include project tracking journals, mood tracking journals, menstruation journals, journaling prompt and a lot more. With this type of benefit, you are able to sincerely monitor your performance in a designated reason why you are tracking in the Journal. Assuming, you decided to use a project tracking journal, you will be able to monitor all projects you were able to accomplish in a certain period of time, state the reason why it delayed thus reasons why you weren`t able to accomplish it, the resources you need to accomplish your projects, why you weren't able to meet the project period deadline and many more. 2. Goals Setting Goal Setting is an important aspect of our life. We set personal, educational, career, life goals, Just to mention a few. We set goals all the time. We start new initiatives with new ideas then goals, plans, and finally action. Keeping track of our goals is a good thing to do. As part of achieving our purpose in life, we need to set goals and ensure we follow these goals. SMART Method of goal setting helps us to set long and short-term goals in order to make our action works. We need to record these goals in a journal to assess the accomplishment of our goals. This will help you to decide on the goals you will accomplish in the month, quarterly bi-monthly and yearly, also you will be able to determine how you will execute these goals. We all make plans for our new years' resolution, these are part of goals setting, the problem we have to understand is when to set long and short-term goals. Journals help with that since you will be writing all out inside a book, the journal is here to help your memory system to reflect on what you want to accomplish. Indirectly, it serves as a medium of informing the mind to input your goals into action by the tap of your subconscious mind, thus it motivates you that you need to fulfill this life goal you have set. 3. Emotional Release Emotion is a very important thing in our body. We communicate with people, and inside the body with it. Each day we express the maximum number of emotions with ourselves and other people. Happy, sad, joy, annoying, excited, guilty, horrible are some aspects of emotions we share. There are more emotions we share than this. Sometimes, it makes it very difficult to identify if you are happy or sad, you just don`t feel okay. You can't even say the type of emotions you experience. This is when Emotional journals come into place, you will record as you feel and flow. Record as you feel in your being. As many words you can write, just write it. Journals help to release our pain from the experience we attract into the body, later pushing us into a different way of life from our usual self. A release journal helps to free emotions especially negative emotions out because it will affect your mental and emotional wellbeing. When you are able to write your feelings and emotions in a journal you renew your emotions and grow your mental state. 4. Inspiration Who is your inspiration? What is your inspiration? With journals, you have the power to motivate and inspire yourself. This is done by adding or writing down your affirmation daily, belief system, and quotes. Reflecting on these acts of your life will inspire you to keep on going and pushing. It raises your willpower high to reach greatness. What decision are you going to take in life? Are you ready to grow yourself, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically? Discover more on the Author Website of Brigitte Adofo Agyapong. Click here

More than 700 000 people die by suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. There are indications that for each adult who died by suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide. Suicide is a global phenomenon; in fact, 77% of suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 2019. Suicide accounted for 1.3% of all deaths worldwide, making it the 17th leading cause of death in 2019. - World Health Organisation Suicide death has become more common these days due to many factors. Most people around victims of suicide and suicidal thoughts overlook this. These individuals suffer from personal or business problems, leading them to take drastic actions without considering the possible effects on themselves. People near them often neglect them, leaving them to fight on their own. I often classify victims of suicide or suicidal thoughts as soft people rather than weak people. People often ask, “Why would this lady commit suicide? What is wrong with her?” and conclude that all of them are weak persons. But I usually say people experiencing negative affectivity are not weak or negative but are soft people who can’t handle certain situations or events because of repeated actions they experience. Everyone has their own capacity to handle life situations. ``she will figure it out of that thought by herself``. At the end, regret when finally the lady or gentleman is found in a pool of blood with knife stab in the belly unconsciously or hanged on a circular rope dead. Had I known if this incident could have happen I would have prevented it. I am here to tell you, you do not need to wait for this to happen. You can make change. Let discover more. Why do people engage in Suicide? People engage in suicidal thoughts due to the following reasons:- Facing difficult life events such as trauma, emotional pain, childhood abuse, sexual abuse. Upsetting events in relationships such as betrayal, broken heart. Anger at other people. Misuse of substance/drug abuse. Depression. Anxiety. Personality disorders. Change from physical health conditions to worst conditions like disability. Problems with money or work. Why people usually have thought to end their life? As I said, most of the people who have suicidal thoughts have a final notion to escape the realities of life, want the easy way out, and can’t stand the pressures of this life due to the comparison game they play in their life and other factors. They see their colleagues, friends, and family members experience good stuff in life. So they compare and blame themselves for the bad experiences and worry about changing for the good. When there is no improvement, they think of possible thoughts such as: I am a burden to loved ones No one loves me I am bad luck to my friends and family What is the point in living? Every death is death. Can’t live any longer. I think things will never work for me. No one needs me and many more. Triggers to Notice when someone showcase suicidal thoughts If you don't want them to die before your regrettable say ``had I know`` then pay attention to these triggers. When they become more irritating When they become anxious Experience mood swings More confronting Become quiet Sleep too much or too less Avoid contact with friends and family Say negative things about themselves Avoid contact with other people Always have problems relating to work, relationships, and studies Though people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related disorders might show similar signs just notice these signs. In serious cases, watch out for these signs Always speak about things relating to death or dying . Every little conversation they will get they have to speak about death Threatening to hurt themselves Putting things in order like arranging for a will or showing signs that they are giving a farewell note to you. Why do you have to support them? Regret Regret is just a small word with a six-letter combination but deep in meaning and impact. When you refuse to focus and neglect the need to care for someone, I mean close relatives or loved ones, the love they need during times like this and they commit suicide, you gain the experience of blaming yourself for their death. This will cause a long, hurtful feeling and pain in your whole life, which might take years to heal because you neglected their attention, leading to a deep pain of memories. More future ahead of them You need to care for and support them in order to nurture their dreams. Everyone has dreams to achieve. If they commit suicide, they scatter their dreams to help themselves, their family, and society. A brighter future is stopped on the way due to the presence of suicide. So either you help them now or regret it when they are gone. Stigmatization Society can even call names and blame you for the death of your loved ones more especially death relating to suicide. The only way they can use to describe you is `` the lady whose friend committed suicide, the family whose child committed suicide, so, it is time to care for them. In some societies, it is taboo to experience that and therefore will discriminate against you in certain activities in society. Support them and let them know that you care for them. Conclusion Be an agent of change to reduce the chances of death in our country, community, and neighborhood regarding suicide. Like, comment, and share to spread the message of Suicidal Thought Prevention.

Do you have creative ideas? How in-depth are your innovative ideas? Do you often forget about these ideas? Well, I have news for you. As humans, we generate ideas from our thoughts and imagination . We create them to assist us in the daily aspects of our lives. We program the thought ideas that might help us now or in the future. We create these ideas. I mean business ideas , thus anything we think that can make our dreams come true. Here are five reasons why you always forget about these ideas. #1 You d on't value Idea creation. Most people who cannot recollect ideas in the memory system don’t use them. They never value or rate the power of the creative ideas they create. They think these ideas are not worthy to be used to achieve their goals or dreams. They are naive about the idea-creation process. So, they decide to let go of it because they are ignorant of the power of ideas. #2 Lack of self-understanding of the power of the mind. Knowledge is power. Most people lack the knowledge of how the brain or mind conceptualizes ideas . How ideas are generated in the mind. They lack information about how their minds use imagination to create ideas . "Everything you can imagine is real" - Pablo Picasso #3 Don't know their identity Self-identity is a problem in our today. People often forget these ideas and pay less attention to who they are, what they can do, their likes and dislikes, and every special thing about themselves. People drive away from the essence of their uniqueness in anything they do right here on earth. They don’t even know how their mental faculty works to help them achieve their greatest priority in life. Understanding yourself can help you value the need to create ideas in life. #4 Lack of Confidence They believe that the ideas they just created won’t work because they heard and have seen people whose ideas have failed. They fear taking the risk of even visualizing and creating them. They don’t have time for that. They lack confidence in themselves and their experiences due to what others say about their plans of making this dream come true. You have heard these negative words about ideas a couple of times and decided not to give room for them. You will not create them at all. #5 You don't record it. Most people feel reluctant to record what they have due to the notion that "someone might steal their ideas" and also feel they can remember it since they are the same person who created it. They forget it in the fastest timeframe, then forget it when it is time to use them. Can't remember them at all, thus ideas visualized has gone wasted unless they see triggers that push them to remember them before they say " I created a similar idea" What if you'd don't receive any triggers? Does it mean that the idea has vanished in thin air? I think you need to answer that. Learn how to remember visualized concepts into ideas Our ideas are powerful. Keep note of them, master them and use them. Like, comment and share if you love this.

Mastering the Art of Motivation: Techniques for Success 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 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.