destiny – Renew Inspiration Mind Body Spirit

The mind is everything. What you think you become. – Buddha

Something to Think About – Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Throughout life we should always make it a priority to set both short-term and long-term goals. There is no greater feeling than to achieve a goal that you have set for yourself. Would you agree? Whether it takes you one month, 6 months or 1 year, slow and steady is key to a committed goal setting process. Let’s face it, some goals will take longer to reach than others. Make your goals challenging, but always have a clear balance of planning to reach both short-term and long-term goals.

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SHORT-TERM GOAL EXAMPLES

• To lose 10 pounds by Christmas 2018.

• To exercise for 30 minutes at least 3 days per week.

• To write at least 3 blog posts per week.

LONG-TERM GOAL EXAMPLES

• To lose 100 pounds by Christmas 2020.

• To join a local gym by the end of December 2018.

• To research and inquire about guest blogging opportunities by January 2019.

The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation. – Unknown

GOAL SETTING

Goal setting is required if you plan to be successful in life. Goals are great because they cause us to stretch and grow in ways that we never even dreamed of. To reach our goals, we must become better and be willing to do better along our journey.

• Goal setting helps to provide focus in our lives.

• Goal setting offers a sense of direction in our lives.

• Goal setting can give necessary actions needed to achieve the goal(s).

• Goal setting helps to shape our dreams and destiny.

You must have long-term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-term failures. – Charles C. Noble

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL GOAL SETTING

When thinking about goal setting, always remember that we all need powerful long-term goals to help us get past those short-term obstacles that we sometimes face in life. The more powerful our goals are, the more we’ll be able to act on and guarantee them to come into existence.

• Evaluate and reflect. It’s important to know where we are right now and what our current level of satisfaction in life is. Take a moment and write down the answers to these very important questions: What is my current situation? Am I happy in this situation right now? What could I change in my life to make it better?

• Define your dreams and goals. If we allow our souls to be quiet and still without any distractions, we would be able to look deep within our hearts and dream a better situation for ourselves and our families. Our dreams are hidden within. We would also be able to pursue our dreams with clear directions, plans and strategies to achieve them. Now, think about these questions and write down your answers: What are your dreams and goals? What are my plans and strategies to help me reach my goals?

• Make your goals S.M.A.R.T. The acronym S.M.A.R.T means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Sensitive. Specific goals are not vague and incomplete. Measurable goals can be tracked so you will see progress. Attainable goals can be reached in a specific time frame. Realistic goals can be set and reached as well with effort. Time-sensitive goals would be given a timeline to track your progress.

• Have accountability. It’s important to hold yourself accountable to the goal setting process. Let’s face it, if no one else but you know about your goals, there would be no check and balance throughout the process. You could possibly be at a standstill and no one would be able to encourage you through the temporary setback. Share your goals with a loved one, a close friend or a fitness coach.

If it’s important to you then it really doesn’t matter how long it takes. It only matters that you get there. – Unknown

CREATE A PLAN

After you establish your goals, now it is time to create and follow a plan to make your goals a reality. Here’s some important tips to keep in mind during the planning process:

• Make clear deadlines for achieving your goals.

• Set personal milestones to stay motivated.

• Decide what actions are required to reach your goals.

• Put your actions into a schedule that is easy to follow.

• Readjust your goals or plan as you see fit throughout your journey.

Do not give up. The beginning is always the hardest. – Unknown

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TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS

Go to your quiet place, pull out your journal and start answering some of these questions. Make sure to reflect on your answers throughout your journey.

• How often do you set goals for yourself?

• How do you determine if something is important enough to set a goal for it?

• How successful have you been at achieving the goals you have set for yourself? Discuss some successes and failures of previous goals.

• What are your biggest personal milestones?

• How well are you currently balancing life?

• How confident do you feel about who you are?

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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My soul finds rest in God alone: my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:1-2

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Today, I want to share some inspirational words with you with a message titled “Speak from Within”. Now, this is a message that you will have to open your heart and be willing to feel the words throughout your soul. I want you to read these words and meditate on what the message really means to you.

Overcomer: 25 Keys to Walking Victoriously

Before we get started, please make sure you have the following:
• Mind – An open mind; Meditation ready
• Body – Willingness to express oneself; Eager to move from one place to another freely
• Spirit – Humble and caring spirit; Broken soul
• Journal or Notebook
• Pen or Pencil

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11

What is the message that you need on today? What is it that you need to focus on within your life, right now, in this very moment? I’m stronger because I had to be, I’m smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and now wiser because I learned. During our life long journey, it is important for us to speak positive words into our soul. It is important for us to speak success into our inner being. Despite the hurt we may feel or the sadness we experience in life, often times we forget that the power to overcome life’s challenges is already inside you and me. If you feel lost, it is because the heart and mind are not working in harmony, when they work together you will find peace.

Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live. -Anne Sweeney

Depression and grief may rise up within me, but I meditate on positive thoughts to overcome this feeling. But sometimes that is not enough. I’m going to be honest, this is truly a difficult time for me because I have to feel the sadness and experience the grief from my mother’s death. No one can prepare you for the emptiness inside after losing your mother or any loved one for that matter. No words can comfort your heart after it is broken in many pieces. I look up at my mother’s picture and father’s picture every day and think about all of the positive memories that are carefully stored away in my mind and in my heart. Sometimes I shed tears and sometimes I just pick up a pen and just start writing. Now, this is my testimony or life experience however you want to define it. What is your story or experience? It is important to allow yourself to feel and to express honestly. I survived throughout my journey because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me. I had to reflect on scriptures that are hidden in my heart in order to rise up above my problems, situations, depression, sadness, hurt, etc.

Don’t mistake God’s patience for His absence. His timing is perfect, and His presence is constant. He’s always with you! Deuteronomy 31:6

Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

With God there is no limit to what you can do. There is no obstacle you can’t overcome. Through Him, all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. -C.S. Lewis

As I get older, I realize that decisions become easier when your will to please God outweighs your will to please the world. I know that is a lot to accept at times, but it is truly a choice that you and I have to make each day we wake up. Know that your words, thoughts, and actions speak into your very existence throughout your journey. Whether you agree with me or not, it is important for you to understand where you are. You don’t owe others nothing in life, but you owe everything to yourself. Examine your priorities and make the necessary adjustments in order to make time for personal growth.

Don’t underestimate me. I know more than I say, think more than I speak, and notice more than you realize.

Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?

Greatness is hearing your truth and speaking it, no matter how your voice shakes. -Mel Robbins

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Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year

Please grab your journal or notebook and reflect on the journal prompts below. I told you at the beginning of this blog that you will need to be honest with yourself and be willing to feel the words within your soul. If you allow yourself to escape for a moment and answer the questions, you may free yourself from emotional bondage. Keep in mind that this is a journey and everyone takes their own path, makes their own choices, and suffer their own consequences.

Journal Prompts with a Purpose – Positive Thinking – Positive Outcome:
• What do you want people to remember about you?
• If I really loved myself I would ___________________.
• Where do you feel safe and loved?
• What’s your biggest regret?
• What have you done to make amends and/or forgive yourself?
• If you could change just one thing about yourself, what would it be?
• How do you think your life would be better?
• Have you ever tried to change it?
• I think I’m really good at _________________ and I know this because ________________.
• What are you proud of?
• What do you see as your biggest accomplishment?
• If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?

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Remember, this is a personal journey. It is important for you to find your safe place and surround yourself with God’s love, peace and joy.

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!

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Slow and Steady

SHORT-TERM GOAL EXAMPLES

LONG-TERM GOAL EXAMPLES

GOAL SETTING

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL GOAL SETTING

TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS

Speak from Within