We are all afraid of something. Rather it is something small or large. It’s something that lives inside of us, some being justified. While others evolve into something irrational. Fear is a tool we developed to keep us safe but over time the line between rational and irrational fears has blurred. Where talking to strangers and coming face to face with a hungry bear evokes the same response. Fear makes sense when you’re face to face with danger. As our society has evolved, we don’t come face to face with danger as often. As a result, our fears often manifest in ways that hold us back from moving forward. Instead of being afraid of coming face to face with danger, we’ve become afraid of uncertainty and things that are unfamiliar. Fear isn’t all bad, it can be used as a tool to push us forward when we embrace it.

Struggling to stay motivated towards your goals? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The good news is there are things you can do to improve your self-motivation. Being self-motivated is important, it gives you control. Some things lie outside of our control. When we lean on something outside of ourselves for motivation, there’s the possibility it can be taken away. With self-motivation, you are much more likely to commit to what you’re doing and push yourself. It’s ideal to find your motivation from within instead of someone else. Plus it puts into perspective where you are and how you can improve yourself moving forward.

We all have goals in life that we’re trying to achieve. It’s not always easy staying focused on our goals. Things don’t always go as planned, we get thrown off track, and lose focus on our goals. One way to help us stay focused is by making a vision board. They help you visualize your goals and remind you to stay on track. When you can visualize then you can achieve it. A vision board serves as a visual representation of your goals and helps to motivate you towards them

Are you living the life you’ve always wanted, or are you settling for less? If you’re feeling stuck or you’ve hit a plateau, know that it is never too late to make changes. You can reprogram your mind to give you the focus and determination it takes to design your dream life. When it comes to what we deserve in life, most of us have a vague perception of what that is. When things don’t go our way, we often get frustrated or upset.

When I was 18, I started community college to become a graphic design artist. At the time it made sense. Art was one of my interests, and if I were to pick a career to stick with for the rest of my life, then a career in one of my interests made sense. Boy was I wrong. After classes, I decided I enjoyed doing graphic design as a hobby but didn’t want to turn it into a career. I ended up changing my major to accounting. I had taken it in high school, and it was a subject I enjoyed and did well in. Like graphic design, it didn’t stick and I found myself struggling through my classes.

I ended up graduating from community college with a general associate’s degree with no idea of what to do next. For years I struggled to find my purpose, I played around with the idea of going back to school and looked into different career paths, but nothing felt right. It wasn’t until I reframed my thinking that I was able to find my purpose.