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The Importance of Going After your goal You Want

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 Importance of achieving goals  My dream came true!  Experiencing self-doubt is part of being human. It is easy to automatically assume you are not good enough, not talented, or not skilled enough to dream big or get the outcome you want. But I did it! I made my dream happen in the music industry. To assume other people’s  dreams  come true, but not yours. I think this can be especially true for those in a minority group including people with chronic health concerns or a disability. Regardless of my health condition I still did make it happen.  You may not achieve a goal simply because you tried and worked hard, but if you don’t try you will not even have the possibility of reaching your goal. The act of taking values-based action, regardless of the outcome is beneficial. It is motivating and vitalizing to know you are taking steps toward something meaningful to you. While it is nice to get the outcome you want, I find there is a sense of satisfaction and pride that comes from knowing

How to uplevel your life

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You might have heard the word uplevel floating around on the internet, and I think it’s a good way to describe moving up to a higher place from where you once were (maybe it’s supposed to be level up, but I’m sticking with the term uplevel). I want to be more in tune with myself, be more efficient, and be less concerned with what people think of me.    If you’ve been feeling stuck or like you’re not where you want to be in life, maybe it’s time for certain behaviors, habits, or mindsets to shift. In this post, I’m sharing 7 ways you can be more intentional this year to uplevel your lifestyle. What Does Uplevel Your Life Mean? To uplevel your life means: Being better than you were in the past Letting go of the things that tend to hold you back Letting go of self-sabotaging behavior Not living on autopilot Making choices and decisions that align with the  bigger vision  you have for your life.  I’m sure you have that voice in your head that tells you that you could be doing something mor

Resilience

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  Resilience  is something that most people need to make it through the rougher times of life. Everyone will experience difficulties in life, and some people will even experience  traumatic  events that create an upheaval in their lives. Resilience is the process by which people adapt to changes or crises, like death, tragedy, the loss of a job, or financial problems. Resilience is not a  character trait  - it can be learned by anyone, but learning it does require time and effort. Several factors involved in resilience include having a loving support system, the ability to make plans and follow through with them, communication and problem-solving skills, having a positive view of yourself and your abilities, and the capability to manage your feelings and impulses. Building resilience is a different process for everyone, and what works for one person may not work for another. Each person should determine what works for them and do that. It may be helpful to imagine resilience as a hikin