Who Cares?

It’s not about what people think of you when they see you. That is only a fraction of who you are. There's more to you than meets the eye: You are an iceberg waiting to be discovered. You are a masterpiece waiting to be uncovered. You are the hot lava in a volcano waiting to be expelled. You are that person who is drowning coming up for air waiting to exhale. You are the geyser sprouting up and out of nowhere to our surprise, Launching ahead of all the haters that offered only despise So who cares what 'they' think about you? Like an iceberg, the best part of you lies beneath, yet to be seen. Just as the geyser spouts and the volcano erupts at an appointed time under favorable conditions; you too shall rise to the occasion. Be patient. Your appointed time is nigh for you to soar high. by..P Ballard

FEAR

When in fear, we run because we're scared. What are we scared of: success, being hurt, being ridiculed, failure, not being chosen, not being where WE think we should be? These are all reasons we let fear handicap us from climbing the ladder, from loving someone, or from walking in our vision. Typically when we're afraid we run forward and away from what is chasing or haunting us. Fear, like stress, can be good or bad. Fear can also motivate us. Fear of becoming a replica of a family member, fear of failure and not succeeding, fear of being hurt, being ridiculed, and not being chosen can also make us want to be the best at who we are and what we do. Seize that 'fright' as an opportunity to make that weakness a strength. Put it behind you and let it chase you. But this time instead running forward to get away from it, you are walking with it to get better. You will stay consistent in your pace to progress and become less winded :) Have a FEARLESS day! by...P. Ballard

How to Set Goals and Achieve Them

... by Pamela Ballard

Clearly outline what you want to achieve. Decide how you will make it happen. What are you using to benchmark or set standards for your progress?

Make sure your goals are SMART. (Specific, Mearsurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely)

1. You have to detail what it is you are setting out to do. Who will help you attain the goal? How long will it take? Is this a short-term or long-term goal? What is its purpose?
2. How will you measure success? Track your progress, and make necessary adjustments.
3. Take the bigger goals and break them down into smaller ones to make the overall picture more attainable.
4. You have to be realistic in your reach. Can you stick with it? Do you believe you can achieve it?
5. Set a deadline and stay focused.

This process can be used in any aspect of your life, whether work or personally. Share your ideas with your mate or someone you trust so they can aid in accountability. The tasks seem less maticulous if you feel good about what you are doing. This has been brought to you by Words For Wisdom and Wealth.