How to learn more about yourself

Each day offers an opportunity to learn more about yourself. Have you been taking advantage of it?

Do you feel like you've tapped into your potential? Are you living a life free of clouded perceptions and judgments?

You can begin to know yourself better and show the world your true nature by setting an intention to discover something new about yourself.

Casually observe the experiences that follow. If an occasion arises where you may be pushed past your comfort zone, then take on the challenge with confidence. Allow yourself to flow in the direction of its momentum. 

If you find yourself repeating self-destructive statements like, "I can't do that," or "I don't know how that's possible," then immediately stop your thoughts. These toxic statements can actually prevent the universe from delivering to you opportunities that may prove to be prosperous.

Take a breath and reset what's going on in your head. To halt the impact of a negative statement, directed to yourself or someone else, you can actually declare, "Cancel, clear, delete!" to stop the unhealthy energy.

Re-state your response using affirmations like "I believe in myself and my capabilities. I choose to evolve and am open to new possibilities. I am surrounded by people who match my positive energy."

If you are honestly ready and willing to progress, heal your life, and make changes for the better, you have to do something different. If you continue with the same, outdated patterns of belief, thoughts, or actions, the outcome will stay the same.

Here are some examples of how you can stretch beyond any limitations you may have placed on yourself:

• Look in the mirror and tell yourself, "I love you." Target specific body parts you perceive are unattractive. Embrace yourself the way you currently are and intend to improve any area that is out of balance.
• Stop an addictive habit for several hours, i.e. no coffee, smoking, or nail biting.
• Buy yourself a small gift, something you've been meaning to get but haven't gotten around to, such as a favorite magazine, a cool coffee mug, or a new inspirational mouse pad.
• Say "Yes" if someone invites you to a social event.
• Spend time alone in nature. Don't think about work, kids, money, or anything else. Just breathe, be, and receive.
• Give someone a genuine compliment and smile when you do it.
• Express appreciation to a friend or family member that has really been there for you.
• Create your own romance by placing flowers on your desk, wearing a new cologne, or buying a thoughtful card for your significant other.
• Take one step toward a personal goal, not something for your job, or for the house, or for your family. Do something that you personally value and enjoy which resonates with your unique interests and talents.

One of the most important questions you can ask yourself is, "Who am I?"

Find out what stirs your emotions, what motivates you, what deters you, what makes you want to do better, what scares you, and ultimately what gives you a sense of purpose and connection.

Affirmations: I love finding out new things about myself! I have fun when taking advantage of unique opportunities! I take a different route in my life and expect brilliant situations to present themselves. I am ready.  

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