If you haven’t promised yourself great things for 2019, what are you doing? Self-talk is “REAL TALK!” It is time to making a creed or vow for yourself. A creed is a system of Christian or other religion beliefs; a faith. This is the definition from Webster Dictionary. What should grab you is "Belief & Faith." Yep, faith in God and within yourself. To be honest. To be faithful. To be loving. To be disciplined. To be strong. To be enthusiastic. And to be consistent that nothing can disturb your hearts desire or peace of mind from attaining what you really want in life in 2019.
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision clearer, ambition inspired, and success achieved." - Hellen Keller
One of the greatest creeds ever passed down to me. Was in fact by Christian D. Larson who wrote it rather well. When he said; "Promise yourself. . . To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all of your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and to press on to greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature you meet. To give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, to noble for anger, to strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but in great deeds. To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side, so long as you are true to the best that is in you." For this is still my creed three years later and hope it would be yours too!
"To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society."
- Theodore Roosevelt
You see, we ought to remember that "ALL" humankind must be measured by the actions we make alone. Not the intentions. Intentions have little worth or importance when judging our character or gauging our love and happiness. Only actions allow us to create, develop, grow, connect, contribute, love, and serve to our highest selves that we might soar to the level of greatness and beyond. In 2016. I made a mission statement or creed that still sits next to my bed. That I might face it each day. The beginning sentence starts with "I believe in myself." This is a sincere sentence. The second part within my statement is "I believe that God will lend me everything I need to succeed, "IF" I give my best to earn it through faithful and honest service." These are the strongest sentences within my creed. I am sure you have noticed that we must affirm our self-confidence through our expression. And I'm sure these word within this blog would be a splendid example for any person to adopt. Of course, let us all remember when we take those actions of adopting them we must use them daily. No excuses and no compromising. For when we do, there comes an invisible force that gathers around us, pulling in opportunities that align with our purpose and giving us the momentum to live free without oppression.
What are you committed to this year? Do you see yourself achieving those goals? Are you going to allow bad behavior or habits to determine your success of happiness? How can you make your goals attainable and differently than what you did last year?
"The undisciplined life, is an insane life."
- Socrates
Unsuccessful people always allow disappointment to stop them from reaching their goals or from tracking their achievements. They sometime lose their focus which causes them to break their commitments, values, dreams, and goals. Having a creed is something that can help you on your path. Of course, if you let it assist you on your journey. I believe personally and professionally that adopting the faith and value. Are the compasses by which we need to navigate throughout this life and into the next. And they will bring with them a sense of happiness and gratitude. I am going to leave you with seven questions and seven habits. All to use while you bring in the New Year of 2019. I hope they help you as they have helped me on my journey.
Seven Questions:
1. What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
2. Who loves you and thinks you're beautiful when you wake up in the morning?
3. If you'd die today, would you have any regrets?
4. How many promises or goals have your made and how many of them have you fulfilled?
5. What or who enlightens you?
6. Is there anything you can't let go of today, but you know you should?
7. Are you in your purpose or are you still looking?
SEVEN HABITS:
1. Unlock your hidden ambitions today!
Look, we all have a desire or desires. That's what makes us unique, but often it gets buried under our lack to take action. Never work for money, work for your passion in life.
2. Educate yourself today for tomorrow!
You have to find what you're truly looking for in life to see your purpose. For some people that take a boost in applied knowledge. When you acquire expertise you become more confident and optimistic, which gives you the momentum and motivation to pursue the purpose.
3. Learning is earning!
If you learn one thing a month, you would have learned 12 new things this year. If you choose to learn one thing a week, you would have learned 52 new things. And if you learn one thing a day, you would have learned 365 new things. I know this is very easy, yet so many people leave this earth not realizing this fact. Applied knowledge is power...I know you are saying; "NO...it's knowledge is power." But a car cannot travel without an engine. Knowledge is power sounds so cliché. Make it a habit to learn something new each day.
4. Reflection time!
Give yourself time during the day and at the end of the day to reflect. Set a regular time to check in with yourself and make sure you're staying the course of where you want to be today for tomorrow.
5. Believe!
Nobody is born with built-in confidence. This is something we acquire throughout life. Remember, a confident mind is a powerful mind. Of course, the first step is believing in yourself.
6. My purpose!
For some that purpose is to land their dream job. For some that purpose is to be rich and richer. Of course, for some it is about finding self-satisfaction at the end of the day. That you gave your best. A wonderful book says; "Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Find that ultimate purpose that you crave for and streamline your efforts and abilities toward achieving it.
7. Empower your innersole!
Begin your journey each morning with empowering messages, books, sounds or videos that will give you the fuel to make your goals or dreams come true.
I hope this reaches 100 people this year. And I hope that the readers use this to stay the course and out of helms way. They helped point me in the right direction, when I was lost and still do today. They have become a major part of my growth and I hope they'll become apart of yours. Love Coach Frank Sagasta. Remember, to make every day a Masterpiece!!
"No man can become rich without himself enriching others."
- Andrew Carnegie
Best,
Coach Frank Sagasta.
(c) Coachingbeyond 2019
