Become your own Prince Charming, don't wait around for anyone else.

Having difficulty getting your butt out of bed in the mornings, feeling like a herd of wild goats ran across you in your sleep, so much so that you can still taste them in your mouth!? Are you finding it hard to muster up any proper, longlasting enthusiasm to really get stuck in and change your self-image, your life, your future, and ultimately your economy? Too often it might seem like too many obstacles are standing in your way: kids; work; husbands; boyfriends; pets; extended family; insecurities; weight; being uneducated; being insecure or simply being exhausted... But, both the bad news and the good although it mightn't seem that way right now, is that there is NO rescue boat coming along to pick you up anytime soon. You are going to have to fetch that will, that want, and that push for things to change from somewhere deep within you and simply get up, wash your face and get to work. Don't wait around for Prince Charming, 'cause he ain't coming!

Granted, 1 in a gazillion might be lucky enough to get swept off her feet by Mr. Fix It, but, for the rest of us peasants, hard labor and proper grafting is on the cards, and, do you know what - earning that million rather than simply marry the millionaire sounds a heck of a lot better, doesn't it? So, what do we do? Where do we start? How do we find the time to focus, and what can we do to feel motivated and get ready to rock?

All right, all right, there are problems which sometimes ONLY a decent dose of chocolate can solve and soothe, but, use this remedy sparingly or you'll get nowhere fast. We hear so much about looking after your mental wellbeing, being kind to yourself, and as much as this is important, having been overweight myself for the last 15 years and having felt like I don't fit into my own body, one of the strongest steps towards my own mental wellbeing was to finally lose that excess weight. As much as I want to feel happy, confident, and courageous, if I don't feel physically strong and healthy, there is no longevity in my often desperate spurts of conviction. They fade very soon, in fact, as soon as I get reminded of the fact that my body is not serving me as well as I know it could. Having reduced my own weight and gotten fitter gives me one less thing to criticize myself about plus having the body I was meant to helps me find the courage to live the life I know I should but couldn't find the energy to even start. It is hard at first and every fiber in your body will want to resist, I know, but begin slowly and gently, then ramp up the self-discipline a little each day. Improve your care for eating better and more nutritious, and elevate your self-respect to the skies girl! You won't get ANYWHERE without "going there", it is physically and mentally impossible. You have to require more of yourself today than you did yesterday and before long, the weight will begin to come off, your body and spirit will spring back to life and you will yet again begin to glow. Trust me on this. You will hold your head up higher, you will breathe deeper and you will dare to look people in the eye because you now know who you are. There is no better feeling than realizing that you respect and trust yourself.

When you spend time with yourself out in the open, with only the road and sky as your companions, allow all your thoughts of stress, of worry, self-criticism, blame, and the many jeering sneers you have encountered to fall off you as you run or walk towards your new self. With a smile, brush them off your shoulders and know that from this day on, you are looking after you in each and every way you can and even though it might be raining, always imagine the sun upon your face, gently heating up your heart. This is your time, this is for you, this is NOW. You have the power to make today THE best day of your life because you give it THE best of yourself.

"By starting each day in a focused and productive way, the rest of the day will automatically follow suit". That makes sense on paper, but how to put it into practice? Work on getting your act together and try to foresee the challenges of the coming day. Make an overview list of things that will stand in your way. Plan and organize to make sure to eliminate distractions and prepare as much as you can the day/evening before. You will very quickly get in the habit of wanting more, of working towards results, and getting a great kick out of making time and space for being productive. But, if you have a late, rushed, and disorganized morning, you kind of know where it will go from here, right...? By simply changing the way you get up in the morning, you'll set the day up for as much success as possible. Now, this requires that you keep your previous day organized so that you don't have to wake up to a bombshell because then all your good intentions will go out the window, that's for sure. By changing your habits, you are bit by bit changing who you are and you lay the foundation for whom you want to become. Nothing is beyond your reach, everything is there for the taking, you just have to want to enough to actually do it.

S.A.V.E. Me!! My motivation today is ignited by American author Hal Elrod, author of "The Miracle Morning" who clinically died for six long minutes at the age of 20 after having been hit by a drunk driver at full speed. Not only did he persevere and clung on to life, he also ran a marathon after having been declared paralyzed from the crash as well as survived cancer in multiple of his organs only a decade later. He is alive and kicking, a married father and is grateful for each and every day he gets to be an inspiration for others. Listen, if this guy can live his best life each and every day, surely we can find the courage to give ourselves a fighting chance?

Hal developed the six life practices "S.A.V.E.R.S" and here is what they stand for:

* S-Silence: Start your day a little bit earlier than the rest of the family and take some time, just to be silent, still, and find a calm place within yourself which you will use as your go-to base for the day. Staying here will assure you that the day will flow as you detecide for it to do. From here, you can manage anything, come what may.

* A-Affirmations: Dig deep and reflect over: * What you really want * Why you want it * Whom you commit to being * What you commit to doing to attain it * What will inspire you to get there

* V-Visualization: Let's call it " intentional daydreaming". Paint the picture in your mind of the future you wish to create for yourself. When you do this often enough, you will see that you will automatically seek ways to get there faster, easier, and more effectively.

* E-Exercise: Get moving, get confident, get proud, get kick ass! If you feel strong physically, you naturally will feel more confident and able to take on a future you so deserve to attain.

* R-Reading: You mightn't love it just yet, but developing a passion for reading will provide a sanctuary for your imagination to run freely; for your dreams and thoughts to play chase, and supply you with an opportunity to explore the many emotions which are either helping or hindering you in your quest.

* S-Scribing: If you are anything like me, putting your thoughts on to paper lets you see things SO much more clearly and, the path to making a decision seems immediately a lot shorter. Write a few lines in a journal each day, to sum up, and reflect on the day that passed. It can give you both peace of mind, clarity, and a boost for the next day, who knows what you will want to achieve!

Thank you for taking the time to read my article, I hope it gave you some insight, inspiration or even ignited you to make a change today?

If you want to discuss making changes in your business and how to put your best foot forward, give me a shout on [email protected]. All the very best/Kajsa

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