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“Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.”
- Amiel, Journal, 17 December 1856
Note: This guest post was written by freelance writer and entrepreneur Kim McGinnis. You can check out her website here.
You were born with a passion to do something unique with your life. As a divine being it was given you from the infinite supply of the universe. As an unborn child in your mother’s womb, you had it swirling all around you, and it lived and breathed inside of you, even before your little lungs developed.
It survives by simply being — no thinking required. Passion is a gift from the Universe. It’s in you, even though you may have forgotten what it is and how to access it. The key to uncovering your passion is a process. Take a look at this step-by-step process and then actually practice the steps. Before you know it will be living with passion rather than just dreaming about it.
1. Spend more time alone.
When you surround yourself with lots of people, or even one very strong individual, it is difficult to know what excites you. It is easy to become influenced if outside energies are stronger than yours.
Consider this a time for self-care. Be easy and respectful of yourself. If you choose to hang out at home create a space that is uncluttered and peaceful. If you go outside, make sure it’s an area that you will not be disturbed.
“Nobody really cares if you’re miserable, so you might as well be happy.”
- Cynthia Nelms
Note: This guest post was written by personal development blogger Albert Foong. You can check out his website here.
Many authorities, from psychologists to spiritual teachers have agreed on this part; much of what we undertake in our lives revolve around the pursuit of happiness.
And this is going to be a very bold statement to make; but many of us are going about it the wrong way. Most of us find happiness by running towards something — entertainment, romance, work, alcohol.
But you can already guess what I’m going to say next. Those activities are shaky — for we are merely running away from something.
Finding true happiness comes from turning around and facing everything that makes us sad, angry, and anxious. And once we take care of the nightmares, the darkness within, the dreams will follow of their own accord.
“The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste.”
- M.W. Harrison
Do you feel nervous waiting for the ATM to print out your account balance? Do you find yourself often gazing into an empty wallet, confused?
It’s getting harder to blame savings shortfalls on your miserable pay stub. In fact, how much you save has little to do with your income, research by economists shows. It has more to do with whether you want to save and are willing to adjust to boost your saving.
And you don’t have to be a financial analyst to keep yourself from spending money like a dunce.
Here you will find ten simple, everyday things you can do to put an end to living from paycheck to paycheck.
10. Resist Eating Out
It’s tempting to let someone else do the cooking for you, especially when you’ve just come home from a full day of working. Ordering in or eating out may seem like a way to make your life easier, but it’s an expensive means of doing so.Taking the extra half-hour at night to make your own dinner, or the extra ten minutes to prepare lunch for the next day, may save you a host of worries when it comes time to pay the bills. If you feel a bit in the dark when it comes to cuisine, well hey, you can find a lot of useful advice on the net.
Cash saved: If you’re dropping $6 daily on a sandwich and salad from the cafe in the lobby, slapping some meat and cheese on a bun the night before instead is going to save you $30 a week. If you’re ordering out a couple of nights a week on top of that, at $10 a dish, you’re looking at a total of $220 monthly that could be slashed from your budget.
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“Money is power, freedom, a cushion, the root of all evil, the sum of blessings.”
- Carl Sandburg
Just because you’re a doctor, it doesn’t mean that you’ll be financially set for life. Nor does it mean that because you’re a teacher, you’ll always have to live day by day. I’ve had the chance to meet people who work in various fields, and in all cases, you always have some who succeed more than others, no matter what their profession.
The job you have does not guarantee a stable financial life — although being an engineer or lawyer probably helps. But what really makes a difference, is how well an individual plans his personal finances.
I personally know lawyers who are broke and up to their necks in debt. On the other hand, I also know some blue-collar workers who have made quite a comfortable lifestyle for themselves.
The difference is smart planning. And if you want to be a successful individual, then you’d better make sure you’re following these nine back-to-basics tips:
1. Maximize Employment Benefits
Make the most of your professional benefits and take advantage of the ones that can save you money, by reducing taxes or out-of-pocket expenses such as dental and medical insurance.
“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”
- George Washington Carver
People of the New World owe their very existence to the brave explorers of past centuries. These daring men left their comfortable habitats to see what other wonders the world had to offer. Their bold statement is what can be construed as the foundation of American society. That said, I think it’s time that you started considering yourself a modern explorer.
Of course, there’s no land left to discover on this planet, but you can still sail through the uncharted waters of your life. Unfortunately, when some of us reach a certain status and level of success, we often feel complacent, contented with our way of life.
But it’s at this precise moment that we must break free from the cozy cocoon. Consider this a simple milestone on the way to greater things. It’s great to be comfortable with your life, only remember that there are greater things to be had.
Shake things up a little in your life; take on new responsibilities and risks, and see where they take you. Remember what former General Electric CEO Jack Welch once said: “Change before you have to.”
1. Learn New Things
The world is in perpetual mutation and you should be as well. Take a moment to learn something new every day. This newfound knowledge can be academic or practical; it doesn’t matter, so long as it broadens your horizons. The point is to initiate your transformation into something different than your old self.
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Unproductivity: 8 Fantabulous Ways to Make the Most of Your Laziest Days
We all have our lazy and unproductive days. Sometimes we didn’t get enough sleep, sometimes we just don’t have motivation, and sometimes we get distracted by a fun new game. So what do you do? We’ll look at some great unproductivity-day strategies.
How do you feel when sitting at home? Calm and peaceful, nestled in your neatly kept place? Or could your space use some love, organization and cleaning? If you can barely type over the pile of stuff on your desk, then hopefully you’ll find inspiration in this article.
