Ignite Your Passion, Purpose and Potential!

[image error]If you're feeling stuck, wondering if "this is it," or just aware that there has to be more to life than this, it's time to make a change. I know it can be scary, but when we create positive change in our lives, the results are undeniably powerful. Here are the first three steps you can take today to ignite your passion, purpose, and potential so you can live the life you always imagined.

Step 1: Hone Your Mindset

It is my belief that you will only reach the level of success you believe you can achieve. "You can only have the success in life you believe you are worth." If you don't believe that you are worth more than what you have right now, you will never move beyond your status quo. Start by upgrading your mindset. Use affirmations like, "I am worthy of everything I want and desire." This is the first and most critical step to achieving it! If you are a yogi or meditate, keep up the practice and continue to expand your belief in yourself and your endless capability.

Step 2: Craft Your Vision

Without a vision, “any road will take you there.” You have to have a vision for yourself that is holistic, integrated, and looks beyond just your career. Ask yourself questions like:

What is my ultimate objective?
What is the legacy I want to leave?
What experiences do I want to have?
What is my ultimate dream job and why?

Use the answers to formulate a vision for your life that excites you and inspires you to take action.

Step 3: Define Success for Yourself

So much of my work involves helping people define success for themselves. Is your idea of success your own or are you going after things your family, spouse, employer, or the media has told you will make you successful? Success is an individual thing and you have to be willing to move beyond the noise in your head to define success for yourself. Seeing what works for you may not work for someone else. It's as personal as your fingerprint or your DNA. Be willing to determine how you will know you are successful. Think about how your outside interests, family, and friends impact your vision of success. 

Taking these three steps will help you take a giant leap towards creating a life you love to live!

-Cornelia Shipley, Career Coach
www.corneliashipley.com