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Starting Over: How to Start When You Have to Start Over!

  #3 - 06/30/2024 Starting Over: How to Start When You Have To Start Over! In my first announcement of this new blog post I created an introduction that’s available  here .  In February 2011, my seemingly stable career took an unexpected turn. A sudden layoff left me feeling lost and uncertain about the future. However, this setback ignited a spark within me, propelling me towards a new path and a renewed sense of purpose. The Unexpected Layoff After 16 years of dedicated service, I was abruptly terminated from my position. The shock and disappointment were overwhelming. I was stripped of my identity, my benefits, and my sense of security. A Turning Point Rather than dwelling on the negative, I chose to view this as an opportunity for growth and reinvention. I realized that my career was not defined by a single job, but by my skills, knowledge, and determination. Embracing a New Direction With a renewed sense of purpose, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and caree...

Reset: The First Step to Take Before You Start to Rebuild.

  #2 - 6/26/2024 Reset: The First Step to Take Before You Start to Rebuild. In my first blog post I introduced the first success principle of starting where you are. You can read and refresh yourself on this principle :  here . Resetting Your Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Guide to Recharging In the early days of computing, hardware limitations often led to system crashes, requiring a reset. Similarly, our minds and bodies can become overwhelmed, necessitating a digital detox. Understanding the Need for a Reset When we experience stress or burnout, our minds and bodies can feel overloaded. This can manifest in various ways, from physical symptoms like fatigue to mental challenges like anxiety and difficulty concentrating. Just as a computer needs to reboot to function optimally, we too need to reset to regain our equilibrium. How to Reset Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices like mindfulness and meditation can help calm the mind and reduce stress. Na...

Start Where You Are: How to Restart Your Life & Achieve Growth. The First Success Principle - It's Worth Your Wage.

#1 - 6/22/2024 Start Where You Are: How to Restart Your Life & Achieve Growth. The First Success Principle - It's Worth Your Wage. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether you’ve faced setbacks, detours, or unexpected changes, the most important step is simple: start where you are. You don’t need perfect conditions—you just need the willingness to begin from your current position. In this post, we’ll explore how to reset, rebuild, and restore so you can move forward with confidence. Reset Your Mindset Before Starting Over Before you can rebuild your life, you need a mental reset . This means letting go of frustration about where you thought you’d be by now, and accepting your current starting point. Think of this as clearing mental space. A fresh start doesn’t happen with cluttered thoughts—it begins with clarity . Quick Reset Tips: Journal your current challenges and opportunities. Identify one small change you can make today. Remind yourself: setbacks are setups for...