Few weeks ago, one of my good friends, Jason Valadao, published his first book called “Exceptional Every Day”. I have been anticipating this book for six months now if not longer and reading it has been worth the wait.
In his book, Jason discusses what he calls The Process. Now I could write 100 blog posts based on this book, but I chose one that I relate to the most and have often found myself struggling with the most.
In order to find yourself and find your process, it is essential that you make a shift in your current situation. You need to focus on YOU!
If you’re anything like me, taking care of others and their needs tends to take precedence over our needs. We get lost in the details of whatever we are working on, or we get lost in others’ problems and drama, or even get lost caring for our loved ones. In doing so, we tend to lose ourselves in the process, forgetting our desires, our hopes and dreams. Days, months, and even years pass us by before we realize that we have put ourselves on the back burner, waiting for the right moment to make a change. And sometimes, the right moment came and passed, and we realize that we have missed so much because we allowed ourselves to get lost.
Well my friend, it’s never too late! It’s never too late to start dreaming again, to start searching for a new passion or resurrecting an old one. Even though you may feel as if some opportunities have passed you by, you can dream of new ones. It’s never too late to think of YOU and to put YOU first.
In order to achieve your purpose in life, in order to make an impact and shift the course of your life, the process has to start with you. It all starts with YOU. In order to bring your dreams to life, you need to make the conscious decision to make a shift. You may think it’s selfish to think of yourself first, above others, especially your family. But it’s far from selfish. When you start following your dreams and passion, you start living your purpose, which leads to joy, you will start to radiate that joy and become an example for others.
So today, start by examining yourself, your status, your goals, and your purpose. Identify the necessary shifts you need to make to help you succeed, identify your PROCESS! If you need guidance, click here “Exceptional Every Day“, order your copy today, read it, apply it to your life and watch yourself become the best version of you.
Ramina, I love everyone of your articles!! You always seem to reach my heart, and give me inspiration and joy!! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. I shared your post on facebook with the hope of driving more followers your way. You are a blessing.
I love it !!! Thank you, Ramina. That’s the word God gave me for 2019. Self Care and I’m trying to do that. You just encouraged me that it is certainly OK to care for myself.