“Worry is a misuse of imagination.” — Dan Zadra

We have been gifted with minds that no computer can match. In these amazing brains of ours we have an imagination, a series of thought processes, where we can create something from nothing.

Despite the many grand things mankind has achieved by acting upon dreams and imagination there is a downside to this gift. In some cases our imaginations create emotions that don’t serve any good healthy purpose in our lives. Worry is a negative process that has you thinking outside of the now, and creating stress on yourself about something that probably hasn’t even happened yet.

In fact what you worry about may never happen at all!

Be careful what you think of and use the power of imagination to dream of all the good things you want. Follow your dreams with positive actions to make them come to life and you will soon find yourself living a life of happiness and abundance.

You have the power within to achieve whatever you think about; make them good thoughts because dreams do come true.

Simon Cartwright

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“Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation” – Oscar Wilde OK

We are creatures on a journey, a path, and we are forever changing. Those changes occur in many ways such as looks, opinion, or location and they can be subtle or very obvious. Over time and without regularly talking to our friends, family or colleagues it is all too easy to grow apart. However, you also have the power to bring people closer to you by communicating better and more effectively.

Lack of communication is often what lies beneath the destruction of most relationships. Almost all types of issues in a relationship can be solved by communication so it is really important to maintain a dialogue, particularly in times of disagreement or dispute. That doesn’t mean shouting abuse at each other, it means having a calm, constructive, and mature conversation. In addition, good communication is the best way to strengthen, build and make new relationships.

You have the power within you to build strong and lasting bonds with others. So start a conversation today and enjoy the benefits of having great relationships.

Simon Cartwright

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“The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them.” – Michel de Montaigne

Have you ever seen a successful person’s diary? It is full, they are always carrying it with them and constantly adding to it. Why? Because a successful person knows that to succeed they need to do as much as they possibly can in each day.

By diarising the things that they want to achieve it focuses their activities and gives an additional commitment to achieving each task. What have you committed to yourself to do today? Are those things going to help you become successful? Can you do more today to get closer to your goals?

We all have 24 hours in a day, however it is what you do with them that makes you a success or not. Don’t put it off until tomorrow, do it today, do it now!

You have the power within you to fill each day to the fullest and to find the energy needed to fulfil all those commitments.

Simon Cartwright

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“Success is all about dealing with change” – Brodie Asaris

If you want to be successful you need to learn how to change and adapt because let’s be really honest about this, if you could be successful doing what you are already doing, you would be there already.

Being successful begins with a decision, the decision to change your life and do things in a different way. Often this can be a struggle because change isn’t a natural habit. Like most people you will tend towards a life of stability and consistency.

To be successful your attitude to change will also need to change. You will need to adopt it and make it your own.  It is how you cope with these changes that will determine how successful you can be and you can be very successful.

You have the power within to make and accept changes in your life. So get out there, be bold, be different and be successful.

Simon Cartwright

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“Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have.” – Doris Mortman

Material items should not be the judge of your success and no matter how much or how little you have, your contentment will come from within. The main thing you should be looking at is how you are feeling on the inside. Are you feeling settled, happy and full of energy?

Material items will never be able to give you the true deep down feeling of happiness that makes you feel successful. The only way to truly find this happiness on the inside is to be grateful for who you are. Be yourself, love yourself and be happy with yourself.

People often blame external influences or their history for their feelings about themselves. Yet happiness is a choice and it really has nothing to do with your surroundings or circumstances. When you can find happiness in yourself it will enrich your life and create abundance around you.

You have the power within you to be happy every day you wake up. You can do it, be happy today.

Simon Cartwright

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