Lightly Salted

The hardest part of any journey is taking that first step.  But until you get out of your comfort zone and make the initial move you will never reach your destination.  Do that hard thing first, be consistent in your endeavors, try new adventure, be bold and watch what happens.  Don’t let life pass you by.  Now is the time to Just Start.

Is something holding you back from achieving your goals?  Are you shackled to things, ideas, people, worries, fears or mistakes from your past?  Now is the time to become Unshackled from anything that keeps you in bondage from living up to your full potential. 

Everyone represents something.  Do you proudly represent what you claim is the most important thing to you?  Be your authentic self and don’t hide who you are.  Step out of the shadows and boldly stand for what you believe. 

Are you “a glass half full or half empty” kind of person?  Your mindset determines the direction of your life.   How you view your circumstances affect your ability to cope with them.  You cannot change the situations you encounter each day, but you can decide how they impact you mentally.  Our perception shapes our reality.  Let’s look at that today on Lightly Salted.

Learning something new is sometimes very difficult and frustrating.  It feels like we are climbing a mountain while wearing concrete shoes.  Learning curves are tough.  However, it is through our struggles that we achieve many magnificent things.  If we persevere, we will obtain a new set of skills.  Let’s look at the challenges and determination needed to reach the pinnacle of the Learning Curve, today on Lightly Salted.

Do you quickly judge someone based on their outward appearance, the tone of their voice, the way they walk or their behavior.  We inevitably “size up” people every day.  Can you measure up to your own standards?  Maybe you been harshly judged because something beyond your control.  It hurts.  Be careful how you judge someone because you may become the recipient of that same judgement. Let’s take a look at this today on Lightly Salted.

What you consume will either contribute to your life or hinder it.  Nourishing your body is more than just eating the correct foods.  A diet consists of lifestyle choices.  Are you making healthy choices that bring life to your body, mind and spirit?  This podcast encourages you to be mindful of what you consume not just through your mouth, but also your eyes and ears?    

Do you ever feel like you are out of whack?  Obtaining equilibrium in your life is very important.  Some areas of your life may be in balance while others are not.  Our bodies are comprised of physical, mental and spiritual components.  In order to function at our optimal level, all three of these need to be in balance.  Watch out for those things that will derail you.  Balance requires dedication and sacrifice.  

Is your life too cluttered?  Do things fall on top of you when you open your closet?  Are there more things on your to do list than you can get done?  Maybe it is time to simplify your life.  Every second of every day doesn’t need to be filled to the brim and running over.  Declutter your mind, body, spirit, home and schedule.  Streamline your life so that you can indulge in things that really matter.  

Are you rapidly running on a hamster wheel going nowhere?  Has life become monotonously frustrating?  Feel like you are circling the same tree repeatedly?   Maybe you keep going down the same dead-end path because you haven't mastered the lesson you need to learn.  Get off the hamster wheel, stop, sit down and wait for the truth to reveal itself to you.  Patiently waiting for that door to open could be the most productive thing you can do.