Most all of us have been taught since we were little that taking time for ourselves is selfish. Nothing could be further from truth! Most of us believe that daydreaming is a total waste of time. Again, not true. Both of these activities are essential to well being of body human. Daydreaming is very similar to meditating. It can help you to see dreams that you have, and goals that you may want to set in your life. It allows your over-worked mind to relax. The same is true of “me time”.

So, it is time to “plump up” your emotional being. Give yourself a break, and benefits will amaze you. After all, you deserve it, and no one is going to hand this to you on a silver platter. The only time that someone will grab you and tell you that it is time to slow down and relax is when it is already doing you visible harm. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of hospitalization!

Whose approval are you trying to win? You only need self-approval.

Who implanted false image in your head you think you are supposed to live up to in order to be enough?

Look at image in mirror. You ARE enough, NOW.

If you feel something, say it. You may say something as gently or as graciously as you would like, but make sure that it is said.

If you sincerely want to do something, turn off your head, and DO what YOU WANT to do, without worrying about imagined future results.

If you keep whatever bothers you all bottled up, you will wind up unnecessarily exploding on others. Share your feelings honestly.

You see, once you begin to be authentic, you begin to feel REAL you.

Once you begin to feel real you, you will never go back to feeling powerless.

The only way to feel true authentic power is to be true, authentic and congruent. Simply be real you. Then all feelings of powerlessness diminish.

You will worry far less. You will be more centered. You will feel more in control, because you will not be divided between who you think you should be, and who you really are.

Be who you really are. Then, and only then, will you realize how dynamic your life will become.

In her nationally praised seminars and workshops, Author/public speaker Barbara Rose shares the secrets of turning tragedy into triumph, and living a life filled with meaning and passion. Her books; Individual Power: Reclaiming Your Core, Your Truth, and Your Life; and If God Was Like Man (Publication Date April, 2003) share profound, inspiring insight.