You might not like it when someone tells you the truth today, but keeping an open mind is still your best strategy. Having more facts at your disposal enables you to make smarter decisions. Nevertheless, courage is required in order to be an active listener, especially if what you learn contradicts your current perspective. The more receptive you are, the more informed your choices will be. Poet Walt Whitman wrote, "Be curious, not judgmental."
Words have the power to heal what ails you today, but they also may also be quite disruptive. Ironically, the same words create extremely different outcomes, depending on the context. Your simple message can positively alter someone's life if you speak the truth with conviction. However, stirring the pot for shock value alone undermines the best of intentions. Consider how others might react before saying something you will soon regret. Remain open to everything without growing attached to anything.
Your boss might be sticking his nose into your business today, causing you great concern. Although you believe you have nothing to hide, you may be in for a rude awakening when a tidbit of information unexpectedly comes out into the open. Unfortunately, you can't go back and bury what has been seen by all. Nevertheless, your full cooperation ultimately creates the smoothest path into the future. Psychologist Brené Brown wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."
Your dreams are alive and well today; although they reflect your hopes for the future, they can also contain unrealistic goals. Unfortunately, you may contribute to setting yourself up for failure unless you practice self-restraint before getting in over your head. Be particularly wary of any sudden shifts in your thinking. A brilliant idea that arrives like a stroke of lightning may be exhilarating, but it could quickly steer you off course. Decide on a realistic path into the future and save the exciting breakthroughs for another day. Author Nilesh Rathod wrote, "What good is speed without the ability to brake?"
Although you can see your future in a very positive light, it's not wise to take anything for granted today. In fact, postponing any major initiatives works in your favor as long as you don't promise anything you can't deliver. Instead of dispersing your energy with several false starts, fight the impulse to act by going inward. Contemplation is your friend now and could save you valuable time in the long run. Aristotle wrote, "Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet."
You realize there is more going on than meets the eye, but you're eager to make a decision based upon what you currently know anyhow. However, you're able to consciously override your urge to act first and think about it later. You hold the key to your successful future in your hands. By practicing self-discipline, you can improve your game prior to stepping out onto the playing field. A methodical approach to life increases your chances to co-create the world you want to live in.
You want to talk with someone about a sensitive issue today, but you can't just trust anyone with your story -- especially if you're trying to sort out a delicate relationship dilemma. Although you know that an objective opinion is just what you need, you're afraid of placing yourself in a vulnerable position by revealing information you prefer to keep private. Choosing the right person to be your confidant is crucial, so avoid making an impulsive choice. However, this opportunity to share will pass, so do it while you have the chance. Author Erica Jong wrote, "If you don't risk anything, you risk even more."
You may be questioning your ability to live up to people's expectations. Meanwhile, others believe you're doing a fantastic job because they think your level of confidence is high. Ironically, your self-doubt increases when you learn of someone's inflated praise for your work. Fortunately, you can break this vicious cycle once and for all by simply choosing to perform to your own standards rather than anyone else's. Author Suzy Kassem wrote, "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will."
You might feel as if you recently learned a tough lesson about setting your goals too high. But instead of letting discouragement stand in the way of success, review your progress and reestablish your priorities based upon what you now know. No matter what you currently believe, you don't have to settle for less. Lowering your expectations is a short-term strategy that allows you to accomplish your objective, which, in turn, builds your confidence and prepares you for the next hurdle. Remember, you didn't come this far to only come this far.
Putting your finger on the source of an energetic blockage can be challenging. Perhaps you feel that something is obstructing your road to success. Maybe you are aware of a repetitive cycle that manifests setbacks or obstacles in your path when you get close to achieving your dream. There's no reason to despair, for these tests are actually signs that you're on the right track. No one said reaching your goals would be easy. In fact, mythologist Joseph Campbell noted, "If the path before you is clear, you're probably on someone else's."
Your determination to reach your career goals is strong. You're even willing to withdraw socially for a while in order to devote more time to achieving fulfillment from your profession. Nevertheless, old emotional wounds could bring up buried resentment that comes to the surface when you must choose between work and play. Your emotional reactions grow extreme when you're under pressure to make a choice. Although you might believe you're onto a quick fix to a long-standing problem, it's likely just a wild goose chase. Robin Sharma wrote, "Stop managing your time. Start managing your focus."
You could be uncertain about where you're heading now but oddly enough, your lack of direction won't necessarily slow you down. You have a general idea of your destination, yet you don't have a clue as to how to get there. Resist impulsive urges to be creative; your departure is not as urgent as it seems. In the meantime, do everything you can to stabilize your current position. Arthur Ashe wrote, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
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