Empower

Moving forward expiate your regrets

How to deal with the inevitability of life, regrets

So what?

As we discussed in our previous post, regrets are part of life. It’s impossible to live without regrets no matter how hard you try. That is the reality of life. By learning to live with regrets, you will:

• Admit to messing up;
• Not feel like a failure when you regret;
• Embrace regrets and not let yourself down; and
• Encourage your thoughts and be more present.

The unfairness of life

“That’s unfair!” – Every 5 year old kid on earth

So what?

Life is unfair. And that’s a good thing. If you don’t accept it, you will feel helpless, sad, anger, frustration and even vengeance. The unfairness of life brings the following benefits:

• Ability to control your life;
• Opportunity for improvement; and
• Growth mindset.

Practice makes perfect

Practising: Not just for kids

So what?

We understand. Being you is hard. That’s why you need to practice the things that are important to you. Practising allows you to:

• Execute tasks whilst using less time and effort;
• Free your mind and time to think and do other things;
• Be prepared to troubleshoot when things go wrong; and
• Listen, be aware, analyse problems and identify solutions.

Become your own Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Approach yourself and your life as if you are your own CEO

So what?

Becoming your own CEO will allow you to have:

• Clear vision, mission and values;
• Influence and control over yourself, your life and finances;
• Policies and procedures to guide your thinking and actions;
• Appropriate balances over all important aspects of your life;
• Defined goals and dreams and ability to achieve them; and
• Organised approach to deal with opportunities and setbacks.

Do you even lift bro?

Know your strengths to avoid embarrassments

So what?

Imagine yourself at your gym during the busiest time of the day. You walk up to the rack of dumbbells. You position your feet and do a little wiggle. While intently looking at yourself in the mirror, you reach down and grab a pair of dumbbells.… Read More

Making big changes in your life

Why big change is good

So what?

Change can be scary. Change brings uncertainties. Without change, life can become dull, routine and monotonous. With change, you will

• Bring back excitement and something new;
• Learn to live with changing environment and circumstances;
• Improve your quality of life; and
• Elevate your mood and confidence.

What are you passionate about?

You must not wait for passion to find you

So what?

You need to find your passion. By finding your passion, you will have:

• More personal and professional freedom;
• Improved self-awareness and confidence;
• Increased safety circle; and
• Simpler life.

This post is about why you can’t wait for passion to find you and why you need to find your passion and cultivate it.… Read More

Why? Why? Why?

‌Asking yourself “why” to improve your life

So what?

Asking the question “why” and always questioning everything is not and should not be only for toddlers and juveniles. They aren’t afraid to do so. You, as an adult, shouldn’t be either. Asking “why” has the following benefits:

• Eliminates assumptions and confusions;
• Gives you purpose on your pursuits;
• Identifies your real needs, wants and likes;
• Leads you to a healthier and happier life.

How to live a disciplined life

Self-discipline: How do you do it?

So what?

Our last post about discipline, we discussed why you need to be disciplined if you want to make improvements in your life. ICYMI, discipline is a way that you live your life. It is systemic and makes you stay on track.… Read More