On July 4, 1776, America declared its i
ndependence from Great Britain. We celebrate this day with fireworks, parades, and various other public and private events. When are you going to declare your independence? We all deserve freedom from fear, self-doubt, and negative habits. Commit to being your true self. Take back your freedom, dance, laugh, and display your god given fireworks to the world!
Your Independence Day
Jul 18
Where Is Your Focus?
May 26
What you focus on grows. Simple but true. If you purchase a new car, you will begin to see that car everywhere you go. The following tips will help you take your focus to the next level.
- Having a clear vision and setting goals. I have written about the importance of your vision and goals in the past.(see previous posts) Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals is key. Write down your goals, review them often, and it will keep you from getting distracted.
- Solitude. You need to block off some time to clear your mind. You can listen to music, meditate, or relax in nature. This will give you time to slow down from the hectic pace and demands of your life. I have used solitude to stay focused and take my productivity to a higher level.
- Work with your team. Talk to your family, close friends or life coach. They can be accountability partners and remind you when your behavior is not consistent with your goals.
We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what’s wrong in your life, or you can focus on what’s right.
-Marianne Williamson
Peace & Blessing,
Tarik
Find Your Inner Child
Feb 24
My children are amazing! They continue to be a reminder that I am blessed to be apart of their wonderful and precious journey. Yes! They can be challenging and that is a subject for another blog. Children live life to the fullest. They do not regret the past or worry about the future. My son would be upset one moment and having a good time playing video games the next. Children live in the now and are happy with the simple things in life. I have watched my daughter in pure joy with her dolls or an empty box. Take some time today to rediscover your inner child. Live in the moment, learn from your past, but do not stress about the future. Put your I pod, smart phone, and laptop down. Go for a walk in the park, relax on the beach, and enjoy the simple things in life.
Peace & Love,
Tarik
The Power of Setting Goals
Jan 21
2010 could be your Best Year Ever but it’s all up to you. Use the power of setting goals to give yourself more clarity, focus and to track your progress. Start today! Begin to create the life you want and deserve. Read the information below about goals:
The key to succeeding at your goals is to make sure that they are S.M.A.R.T Goals. What are S.M.A.R.T Goals? I thought you’d never ask!
S.M.A.R.T Goals are…
Specific – A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal.
Measurable – Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal that you set.
Attainable – When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the Attitudes, Abilities, Skills, and Financial Capacity to reach them.
Relevant – Make sure that your goal is relevant to the vision that you have For your life. If the goal that you are making does not align with your vision then what is the point?
Timely– A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency.
Peace & Blessings,
Tarik
Imagine the date is December 31, 2010 and you are reflecting on how great this year was. What goals did you accomplish, where did you go, and how do you feel? Take some time to look at all the details of your Best Year Ever. If you have that picture in your mind, write down everything that you see and what it means to you. Next, create 5 goals that you need to accomplish so this vision will become a reality. Finally, take action until each goal is completed and you will be well on your way to having a year full of love, happiness, and prosperity.
Peace & Blessings,
Tarik
Holiday Freedom
Dec 3
To celebrate the birth of Christ is great; however I believe a lot of people miss the reason for the season. This time of year should have a deeper meaning above just gifts, putting up lights, and holiday parties. Do something different this year! Focus on giving from your heart and being of service to others. Free yourself from debt due to overspending. Invite your friends and family to volunteer and help the community. Let go and let God, so you will be free to laugh, love, and live life to the fullest during the holidays and into the New Year.
Peace and Blessings,
Tarik
Dream Big
Nov 6
We all have dreams. Playful dreams, dreams of the past, and some thoughts that wake us up in cold sweats keeping us from sleeping for the rest of the night. I do not remember a lot of my nighttime dreams, however I day dream all the time. I see every detail of the life that I intend to live. The people that I am helping , the cars, the homes, and the interviews with Oprah. Visualize your life the way you want it to be. If you continue to focus on what you have, you will continue to get the same thing. Focus on stress and you will get more stress. Dream! Dream a beautiful, vivid, and peaceful dream. Tell others about your dream and inspire them to take their lives to the next level. There is no right way to dream. Just enjoy the flow and Dream Big!!
Peace and Blessings,
Tarik
What do you want out of life? Please pause and really think about that question. This world may have you thinking that all you need is more money, a luxury car, or a big house. These are good goals to have but just remember more money, cars, or houses don’t necessarily equal complete happiness.
There are many wealthy people living on this planet that don’t feel complete because they lack loving relationships, happiness, and fulfillment. I believe this kind of lack is true poverty. I would like to encourage you to look deep within. God has given each one of us a unique set of gifts that will impact the world in a positive way.
The key is to discover this passion and unlock your true gifts to the world. Take your focus away from other people’s opinions or judgments of you, material things, and your own self doubt. Go to a quiet place and feel what’s going on inside of you. When you learn to use your gifts in a positive way, the world will respond back positively and vice versa. If you can learn to do this, I guarantee that your life will never be the same again! -Tarik Lee