Be your own cheerleader!

Learn how to be your own cheerleader. Not every time you accomplished something, there will be a person there rooting for you. We would all love that, but it doesn’t work that way all the time. Know how to be your own cheerleader when great things are happening for you, rather it may be big or small.

The same thing you expect from someone else, you should be able to give to yourself.

You and God are your biggest supporters and fans. Do not forget that! You are never alone. You do a lot of great things for yourself, rather it may be mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Be happy about the things you do. Give yourself that extra push, energy, and motivation to do the things you want to do. Every now and then, give yourself a pat on the back. Support and give yourself that positive energy that you desire.

Be thankful for your past...

Be thankful for every situation you have been in. If it was not for that moment, you would not be the person you are at this moment.

There are people who are mad about their past. Don’t be!!! It helped you for your future rather you choose to see it or not. If you didn’t know, how else would you have learned. Every situation that can be trying is for the purpose of building up your strength. Besides, God never gives you more than you can handle. Take the lesson and learn from it. There is always good in every situation, you just have to see it from all perspectives. Call it a blessing in disguise.

Don’t hold on to the hurt. The people that have hurt you, has made you who you are today. I thank the people who are not in my life, but the ones who are there today. Everyone plays a part in who I AM. I am much wiser, stronger, and more powerful.

Perspective is everything!

Be Mindful!

Being mindful is “recognizing the spark before the flame”(Buddha). It also means giving every moment its full attention.

Be mindful of the food you eat. Most times we just eat without really noticing what we are tasting. And more than often, we eat more when we are already full. Pay attention. Take the time to eat. Everything does not have to be a rush. Smell the food, chew it slowly, and don’t overeat because it’s there. That is how many people gain weight. Make sure you are reading the labels on the food you’re eating. There is a lot of food that contains a lot of crap and you don’t even notice.

Be mindful of people and their feelings. More than often we speak, without even thinking twice. Sometimes we say things without considering others feelings. Without thinking our words can come off as hurtful and without intentionally meaning to. By being mindful of people, we are more aware of what’s going on and person’s actions.

Be mindful of yourself. We do things without noticing that we are doing it. Pay more attention to yourself. We don’t have to be quick to give a response. Make sure the words we are speaking, doesn’t have to be followed up with a sorry. Understand why you are doing the things you are doing.

Be mindful when walking and pay more attention to your breathing. When you are walking just focus on your next destination. See the world. Practice on your breathing and listen to the breaths you take.

Anytime you are doing something and your phone is in your hand, you are not being mindful because your attention is elsewhere. Be mindful aka pay attention to what you are doing and/or consuming.

Self-reflection!!

Make sure you are reflecting on yourself each week!! Check on your behavior and habits so that you know you’re going in the right direction of fulfilling your needs and wants. Sometimes being still brings more awareness to your life. People can be self-deceived, especially when they do not reflect on their actions. Perhaps on Sundays, you can think about how you can improve on your skills and/or how you interact with people. Honestly, whatever works for you, but at least dedicate a day and if you can do more, do so. Everything you choose to do for yourself, will benefit you in the future. You may not see it, but trust me.

Know yourself. Don’t be so distracted, that you become lost. Since I write in my journal every morning and night, I am self-reflecting every day. Reflecting on your day allows you to become more aware of what’s going on and why you are either attracting negativity or positivity. With work, relationships, hanging with friends and family, and constantly being busy, make sure you don’t forget you in the process.

You are important, remember to check-in with yourself.

Taking on other people's burden...

Not everyone hurt is your hurt. Don’t take in all that energy that some may have because it will drain you. If you are not praying like you’re supposed to be doing, then you will be hurting, like the other person is hurting. See mentally you will not be able to handle your own problems because you were caught in someone else world.

People can be so angry sometimes and more than often some people are stuck in their habits. Even though we may want to comfort, shield, and be there for them in every way, the only way to help them is to send peace, love, and light from a distance.

We as people, are still healing, and growing into the person we are supposed to be. It can a lot of energy that we may not have. We can feel all their hurt at once, in addition to having a lot of hurt that we haven’t dealt with also.

I have been through this and I am still growing through it. It can be hard, especially when you are able to provide that wisdom and listening ear. However, the more people tell you their problems the more they keep feeding you emotional poisoning.

If you want to help someone just pray, pray, and pray that God can use you, but also allow you to be balanced, and centered.

Remember to Shine your light and do what’s best for you. What’s best for you may hurt someone’s feelings, however you always have to put yourself first.

Take care of yourself!

Take care of yourself!

If you are reading this, please make sure YOU do not forget about YOU, while taking care of everyone else, but YOU. Without your needs being taken care of, you can not properly take care of another. Give yourself an hour a day to yourself. I am sure with a lot going on, it may seem impossible, but it is possible. You just need an hour of alone time to get your mind together. It perhaps can be during your break time at work or at night. Schedule the time in like you would with your nails, hairs, and etc.

When I say take care of yourself, I mean taking care of your mind, body, and soul. Don’t wait ‘til you crash or perhaps get sick for you to realize you need to take better care of yourself.

For me personally, if I don’t take time for myself I become overwhelmed. Being around people for a long time can drain my energy. Working out and meditating gives me time to see what’s going on.

In order for me or you to better serve others (we all here to be a service to one another) we have to make sure that are spirits and vibrations are high to do so.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF beautiful people!

When you do not feel like it...

Even when you don’t feel like doing certain things still do it. Being lazy does not get you anywhere. Besides, when you finish doing what you are supposed to do, you will not feel bad.

Sometimes when I wake up or when I don’t feel like doing things I try to remember my purpose and pray. I ask for strength and guidance to do whatever it is I need to do. Even then, I just tell myself to suck it up and know that there is someone with more responsibilities and less excuses.

Don’t be lazy, do not make any excuses for yourself! If there is something you need to do, do it right now!!! The time is now to do it. Every now and then there is time to not do anything, but that is when you have exhausted yourself in doing the things that you needed to do.

Start setting aside things that will motivate you to keep moving. You need everything to keep going.

When you don’t feel like doing certain things make sure you look internally to see what is going on. Understand why you are feeling a certain way so that you can understand such behavior (being lazy). Once you find out the problem, fix it. When you don’t feel like it, do it anyway. Be an example for someone who don’t also feel like it, they will admire your strength and effort.

Commitment!

Being committed to yourself, your work, and to whatever you desire is a pretty big deal. It shows your dedication and loyalty.

Many people lack commitment issues within their relationships because they lack it within their self. They never seem to finish what they started. When that happens, everything becomes unfinished business. Who really likes unfinished business? When you make a commitment to someone, you are making a commitment to yourself. When you don’t keep your commitment to someone, it is like you let yourself down more than them.

Being committed can be defined as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. or an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.

No one wants to be around someone who is not committed to their actions or words. Your word is your bond and so is your action.

When you commit you time and effort good things are bound to happen. Blessings and many doors will unlock because you stuck with your commitment.

What are you committed to? I am committed to school and writing every day.