Let's talk Solutions!

I spoke to someone recently who was complaining about a problem she was facing. This is someone I haven't talked to in quite a while. She talked for about a half hour when I realized, that she never mentioned any action she could or would take to overcome the problem. 

I know we all need to vent at times however, I heard the same problem from her several times before. We are so conditioned to speak more about our problems and the negative side of things. At times we may find ourselves telling everyone we encounter about our current problems.

We must realize that the more we talk and think about any problems and obstacles we are facing, the more likely they will stay around. Here are 3 simple action steps to take to help you move in a more positive direction toward creating solutions to your problems.

1. Create a vision of what your solution will look like. You can create a vision in many ways -- through drawing, cutting out pictures or writing it out. For example if you are having a problem with your co-worker, write out a positive conversation that you could have with them. Read it daily until the problem is solved.
2. Create daily affirmations regarding your solution. For example, let’s say you have writers block and a magazine publisher is expecting an article from you in a few days.  Affirm that “the words for my article will come to me easily, effortlessly and right on time.” Say it as many times as you want to throughout your day.
3. Surrender. The spiritual principle of surrender is not about giving up. It is the act of letting go; the acknowledgement of the power of spiritual activity.  Practicing surrender will help you to stop worrying, complaining and agonizing over problems or situations. Pray, chant, mediate....surrender to your faith to let go of any thoughts or obstacles you believe are stopping you from getting your solution.

While it is important to know and state what your problems are, it is more important to talk about and focus on the solutions.

You are bigger than any problem that you may be facing and the solutions to your problems are not as far away as you think. You have the potential to create the solutions to your problems.

"Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems." -- Brian Tracy"

Problem Talk creates problems - Solution Talk creates solutions." -- Steven de Shazer

JoAnn Youngblood King, CTA Certified Success Coach, Author, Speaker and Owner of Live Your Potential is

a member of Coach Training Alliance, and The International Association of Coaches. She specializes in working with mom entrepreneurs to find the time needed to start their business or take their existing business to the next level. To reach your immediate goals get strategic steps by subscribing to her newsletter to the right. For ways of achieving goals with your faith, JoAnn's new book is released, Live Your Potential and Let Your Faith Lead You to Success available on Amazon

Leap Believing in the Achievement of your Dreams

Every single one of us has the potential inside to live the kind of life that we desire. However, many of us go to work every day to do a job that we're really not interested in. There are many reasons why we find ourselves in that situation. We certainly have to make a living for ourselves and our families. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we were getting up every morning to go to our dream job or our home office to run own successful business? Definitely! So, how can we go from where we are to where we want to be? It's time to create a fresh new plan of action for success!

If you want something different, you have to do something different. The potential is already there for you to succeed.  Keep that in mind.  Once you really realize that, have faith, be positive and consistently take action towards your dreams and goals. Anything is possible. It just depends on how much you want, whatever it is you want. 

 
I read recently that someone bought a $3,000 ticket to a concert to see their favorite performer. That's wonderful!  I've never heard of a ticket for a concert costing that much! However, this tells you that we will find a way to do whatever it is we want to do, no matter what the cost.
 

Don't let your fears and doubts hold you back. Take a leap of faith! Ignore conventional approaches; Focus on the ends rather than the means; Trust in the power of pursuit! Take a good look at your life, decide what you want, and go for it! 

"It always seems impossible until it is done." – Nelson Mandela

"Leap and grow your wings on the way down" -- Les Brown

"Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous New Year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving Source - a Sower of Dreams - just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come true." -- Sarah Ban Breathnach

JoAnn Youngblood King, CTA Certified Success Coach, Author, Speaker and Owner of Live Your Potential is a member of Coach Training Alliance, and The International Association of Coaches. She specializes in working with mom entrepreneurs to find the time needed to start their business or take their existing business to the next level. To reach your immediate goals get strategic steps by subscribing to her newsletter to the right. For ways of achieving goals with your faith, JoAnn's new book is released, Live Your Potential and Let Your Faith Lead You to Success available on Amazon

Do the Work

My son asked me recently if I thought it was possible for him to fly. I said, “Well, people fly every day in airplanes. What type of flying are you talking about?” He said “I just want to take off and fly just as I am.  You always say that anything is possible, if I believe, right?" “Yes, however, you must understand the principles of flying.”  He replied, "Why do I have to understand anything? I thought I could just believe I can.”

I said "There are rules and laws you must following if you want to be safe; there are things you must understand first.”  He said "Awww, why can't I just jump and fly if anything is possible? I knew you were going to say that." My son has a lot to learn about his part in the creative process. We all do. Anything is possible if you believe. However, your belief has to be unwavering and you must take action by doing the work that will enable you to see your desired result.   

I read a story recently about a woman who was named the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. What I found fascinating about the story was how she acquired her patent. When she realized that she couldn’t afford to hire a patent attorney, she didn’t let that stop her from her goal. She ended up going to the library and the patent and trademark office and taught herself patent law. In a little over a year, she received her patent! How wonderful!

She believed that she would get her patent and did the necessary work to make it so.   Have you ever been in a situation where you simply thought you couldn't do something you wanted to do?  I'm sure we all have. When you find yourself in that situation, you have two choices to make; Do nothing or Do the work necessary to achieve your goal.  Don't let anything stop you from your goals! Anything is possible if you believe.      

How many times have you or someone you know let not having enough money, time or whatever stop you or them from moving forward with their goals? Please realize that whatever you want to accomplish, it can be done. All it takes is deciding how much you want it and if you are willing to do the work. 

Remember, you have the potential inside for great success! Live Your Potential! 

“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” – Zig Ziglar 

“Nothing will work unless you do.” -- Maya Angelou

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JoAnn Youngblood King, CTA Certified Success Coach, Author, Speaker and Owner of Live Your Potential is a member of Coach Training Alliance, and The International Association of Coaches. She specializes in working with mom entrepreneurs to find the time needed to start their business or take their existing business to the next level. To reach your immediate goals get strategic steps by subscribing to her newsletter to the right. For ways of achieving goals with your faith, JoAnn's new book is released, Live Your Potential and Let Your Faith Lead You to Success available on Amazon

How are You Making a New History?

I met a woman recently who started a conversation with me about history...African history specifically.  She mentioned that African Americans are not taught enough about or not interested enough in their history. I have always believed that it's important to know our history. However,  because I work to stay positive and focus on the power of now, I hardly think about history. 

Growing up in school, most of the events I learned about in history were not necessarily positive.

Especially African American history.  In the process of being taught about just a handful of African Americans who made a positive difference, I learned a whole lot about the abuse and violent treatment of my ancestors. What I learned, made me feel angry and upset.  Regarding anger, the only thing I, and I'm sure many others, really learned about anger was that when it was expressed, it was a bad thing.

I have since learned that even if you are angry about something from the past or the present, you can learn how to express it in positive ways.

There are many African American leaders in history who used their anger to take action in positive ways and create a positive difference in the world. There may have been many events in history that were horrible however, it teaches us to learn from our mistakes and make better choices not to have them repeated.

Knowing your history is definitely important. Focus on history in a positive way! Let it inspire you, help you to grow and cause you to create a happy and successful life for yourself and others.

"Don't let your history interfere with your Destiny." -- Dr. Steve Maraboli

"Live out your imagination, not your history." -- Stephen Covey

"If, after all, men cannot always make history have a meaning, they can always act so that their own lives have one." -- Albert Camus

"Everyday create your history, every path you take you're leaving your legacy." -- Michael Jackson

JoAnn Youngblood King, CTA Certified Success Coach, Author, Speaker and Owner of Live Your Potential is a member of Coach Training Alliance, and The International Association of Coaches. She specializes in working with mom entrepreneurs to find the time needed to start their business or take their existing business to the next level. To reach your immediate goals get strategic steps by subscribing to her newsletter to the right. For ways of achieving goals with your faith, JoAnn's new book is released, Live Your Potential and Let Your Faith Lead You to Success available on Amazon