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Wednesday
Jun232010

How To Make This Day Count 

Sometimes we come to forks in the road on this journey through life when we must examine our direction and decide if the comfortable and seemingly adequate path is best to continue down, or if it's time to switch things up a bit and venture down the route less traveled.

Are we living to our fullest potential?
Are we following our dreams?
If not, why not? And what can we do to kick things up a notch?

Start with simple things like:

  • Enjoy who you are and excited for who you are becoming.
  • Smile at your reflection.

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  • Don't feel bound to the "traditional" road if it's not right for you. Walk in your own direction.
  • If some around you don't share your vision, stand strong in your convictions and adhere to your goals. Secretly scoff at the cynics. What do they know?

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  • Turn setbacks into opportunities. Learn from them and move forward.
  • Face the challenges and gobble them up. Don't run from them, run at them.

  • Attitude is a decision. Check to see what your attitude is like.
  • Start today. Regardless of how far you get, make this day count.

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Reader Comments (2)

this just made my day....i have been finding out first hand if you have dreams they can come true. love you tons xoxo

June 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentertammi

This post could not come at a more appropriate time in my life. I'm going to take these words with me today.

June 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterZoe
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