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| LLC | | | | are and what you truly enjoy in life? |
| | | | Obstacles like doubt and lack of enthusiasm |
| There are many ways to lose your sense of | | | | can hinder you. Decide what you truly want |
| self-esteem and your sense of yourself. We | | | | and do not let anything derail your chance to |
| are faced with problems everyday?many of | | | | become the person you want to be. Express |
| which are beyond our ability to solve. And, | | | | yourself and think about people that inspire |
| sometimes, our self-esteem takes a hit. We | | | | you. |
| get frustrated because we can't fix the | | | | |
| problem. But whatever happens, we should all | | | | 5. Live from the inside out. Increase your |
| try not to lose our own sense of self and | | | | awareness of your inner wisdom by regularly |
| what is really important. | | | | reflecting in silence. Breathe deeply to |
| | | | quiet your distracted mind. For most of us |
| But how do we find our sense of self in the | | | | it's hard to even find the peace and quiet we |
| first place? So what does it take to be a cut | | | | want even in our own home. In my case I often |
| above the rest? What can we do to get back on | | | | just sit in a dimly lit room and play some |
| track? Can a week really make a difference? | | | | classical music. Sometimes, the only quiet |
| Try staring with these seven exercises. | | | | place is the bathroom! Try to find that quiet |
| You'll be surprised at how your outlook will | | | | place to think and reflect, even if it is |
| change! | | | | only for a few minutes. |
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| 1. Know your purpose. Are you wandering | | | | 6. Capitalize on your strengths. What are |
| through life with little direction - hoping | | | | your positive traits? What special talents do |
| that you'll find happiness, health and | | | | you have? List three. If you get stuck, ask |
| prosperity? Identify your life purpose or | | | | those closest to you to help identify these. |
| mission statement. This mission statement | | | | Are you imaginative, witty, good with your |
| should be your guiding compass. When you get | | | | hands? Find ways to express your authentic |
| off course, remember your mission statement | | | | self through your strengths. You can increase |
| and it will lead you to your truth north | | | | your self-confidence and help others when you |
| every time. | | | | share what you know. |
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| 2. Know your values. What do you value most? | | | | 7. Serve others. When you live authentically, |
| Make a list of the top five things you value | | | | you may find that you develop an |
| the most. Some examples are security, | | | | interconnected sense of being. When you are |
| freedom, family, spiritual development, | | | | true to who you are, living your purpose you |
| learning. As you set your goals- check your | | | | will find that giving of your talents to the |
| goals against your values. If the goal | | | | world around you comes naturally. You give |
| doesn't align with any of your top five | | | | back by serving others. The rewards for |
| values - you may want to reconsider it or | | | | sharing your gifts with others are |
| revise it. | | | | immeasurable. |
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| 3. Know your needs. Unmet needs can keep you | | | | Self-improvement is indeed one type of work |
| from living authentically. Your basic needs: | | | | that is worth it. The difference between |
| shelter, food, clothing must be met | | | | leading a routine life and the life we have |
| first?otherwise all your effort (conscious | | | | dreamed of lies within ourselves and our |
| and subconscious) will be devoted to trying | | | | ability to continually change for the better. |
| to meet these basic needs. | | | | You have to start somewhere and these seven |
| | | | ideas should help you get the ball rolling. |