Your Unique Source of Power

While it is arguably our best and most accessible resource, we often underestimate the power of our minds. The mind is where success begins. We have all been given our own unique source of power, equipped with everything we need to be successful in life. It is important to know how to tap into this resource and use it so that it may bring success into your life. Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Creativity flourishes in solitude.

Retreat to a quiet place somewhere so that you can listen to your thoughts and feelings. In this place, you will gain clarity on what ideas are stirring up inside of you. The ones that seem to ignite a passion or some type of motivation are the ones you should tune into more.

2. Surround yourself with positive individuals.

We’ve all heard the saying that “you are the company you keep.” It may be cliché, but all clichés have some truth to them. Positivity is contagious. Develop a support system that will encourage and uplift you. This will help you to develop a better attitude that always channels in new inspiration.

3. Change the tone of your chatterbox.

We all have it, whether we realize it or not. Majority of the time, it’s those seemingly non-stop negative voices and thoughts that go on in our brains. You know, the voice that tells you you can’t do this, it’s not worth the try, or anything that causes self-doubt, insecurity, and fear. Whenever it begins to ramble, just change the tone and words to more self-assuring, confident, and positive expressions.

4. Read empowering books.

There’s a load of great books out there that could serve as a guide to discovering the potential inside of you and helping you deal with fear, doubt, and an unclear focus. I will do a recommendation post soon.

5. Understand your talents and skills.

Take some time to think about everything that you’re good at. Do a thorough assessment and then come up with ways that you can put your talents and skills to work.

Welcome to Young and Savvy

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ~ Sophia Loren

“The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

“Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants.” ~ John W. Gardner

“It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one’s youth.” ~ Vincent van Gogh

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