Today is Your Day by Brooke Marie Eneas

What’s really holding you back from living your best life?  We tell our kids that they can be anything that they want to be when in reality many of us are not living up to our own potential and pursuing the wildest dreams that are secretly hidden in our hearts. We settle for less by thinking about all the reasons we “cannot” instead of thinking of the possibilities of why we “can”.  What’s on your list of cannot? Is it that you don’t have enough time, money, energy, knowledge, or help? Or are you just simply afraid to step out andbelieve what really can be yours and the very thought of “walking on water” paralyzes you?

Listen, YOU were created to create. Everything you need is already in you.

What does not exist right now may be in your reach to develop.  I have always been different—when others toldme it wasn’t possible, it really was.  When I didn’t necessarily qualify for the position, I was still promoted.  When things didn’t exist, I created it.  Here’s my bucket list of principles I used to design my life:

1.    Understand that “greatness is a choice, not your destiny”. One of my favorite authors, Dr. Myles Munroe, stated this quote and it changed my life. While your purpose in life doesn’t change, it will require diligence, sweat equity and sacrifice to achieve it. Burn the midnight oil, turn off the television, and say hello to a new level of discipline.

2.    Take stock of your past. Our childhood’s play a major role inthe way that we perceive life and the way that we perceive ourselves. Allow your heart toheal from words said or deeds done to you that were unhealthy and make the lessonyour servant.  In addition, take the good things that you were taught early on in life and run with them.

3.    Create a plan. Nothing spells failure like pursuing things prematurely. Do your research, talk to others inyour field of study, create a budget, be accountable to others and just get started.  Learn to celebrate small steps.

4.   Believe in yourself. There is something great foryou to offer to the world. Just think there are over 6.8 billion people in the world and no one has the same fingerprint as you.  That is just how unique your contribution to the world will be.

Today is your day! It’s time foryou to whisper to yourself that you cando it.

Brook Marie Eneas has an uncommon gift toinspire women and girls to live their dreams through her passion as a life coach, fitness coach and motivational speaker.  www. thegenerationaleffect.com