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The 5 steps to Unleashing  the Magic within you.

By Ruth Tearle

You are special. You are quite unique. There is no one else who is exactly like you. You have your own hopes, dreams, talents, strengths and experiences. Here are 5 steps you can follow to unleash your own personal brand of magic.

  1. KNOW YOURSELF

Most of us limit ourselves because we see ourselves as simply our duties, responsibilities and roles. And yet we have so much more to offer the world. By ignoring our passions, hopes and dreams, we stifle our potential. To reconnect with the special side of yourself, ask yourself:

    • What gives you energy?

    • When do you feel carefree?

    • What frustrates or angers you?

    • If you had all the money in the world, how would you choose to spend your time? Therefore what are your values?

  1. BE YOURSELF.

Being yourself means taking the decision to live according to your values. This takes courage as many people  will accept you only if you fit into their plans, and live according to their expectations. To do what makes you happy requires overcoming three needs:

    • The need for prestige

    • The need for acceptance

    • The need for money in the short term.

  1. TAKE TIME TO DREAM.

Dreams are those precious moments when you imagine yourself doing something different in the future. The thought makes you feel good about yourself. Such dreams or day dreams are powerful because they remind you of your special purpose in life. Don’t ignore your dreams. They contain the seeds of your own personal magic.

  1. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

Achieving a dream is never easy. Many people around you will tell you why you don’t have the power to achieve your dreams. They will say you aren’t ‘enough.’ You don’t have ‘enough’. But you do.  You have the energy, creativity, courage, determination and persistence to find a way to make it happen. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. 

  1. TAKE A STEP TOWARDS YOUR DREAM – EVERY DAY.

 The first and hardest lesson to learn about success is to recognize that achieving your dream is up to you. Others may say they want to help you, but don’t expect much. Your dream is energizing you – not them. And it is your energy that is going to make it happen. To do this you need to have:

    • the courage to take the first step towards your dream.

    • the discipline to do a little each day towards your dream.

And while you are progressing on the most amazing adventure of your life, remember this.

  •  Don’t waste time worrying over things you have no power to control.

  •  Focus on doing something small each day that will move you in the direction of your dream.

  • Take enough small, positive actions and the results will come. You simply need to be patient.

  •  When obstacles appear in your path, don’t get despondent. Get creative. There is always another way to achieve the same result.

  • The more barriers you step over, the stronger you will become.

  • Treat yourself as though you were your own best friend.

  •  Reward yourself. Because you deserve it.

  •  Enjoy the journey as well as the success at the end.

 “Life is like a Wild Tiger.
You can either lie down and let it lay its paw upon your head.
Or sit on its back and ride it.
Ride the Wild Tiger.”
From 'A guide to an advanced soul.' By Susan Hayward.

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