Dare To Live Without Limits 8/23/2021

Every day is today; not yesterday or tomorrow

Do you fret over the past? Do you worry about the future? Do you put things off until you get around to it? Do you avoid dealing with problems? Do you spend today focused on yesterday or tomorrow? Do you spend time worrying? Now is the time to take control of your life.
Now is what matters. Yesterday is over and can’t be changed. Nothing can be accomplished tomorrow because you don’t live in tomorrow. Every day is today. Now is when you can get things done. Now is the time to be proactive.
Now is the time to pursue your goals, solve problems, learn, grow, and improve. Now is the time to stop procrastinating. Now is the time to get the most out of life. Now is the time to develop good habits and break bad ones.
Now is the time to appreciate all of the good in your life. Cultivate your attitude of gratitude each day. Be thankful for all of your blessings. This approach makes each day a better day by feeding your positive attitude.
Now is the time to smile. Smiling boosts your emotions, along with the emotions of those you encounter. Every day is a reason to smile because it is a new beginning. Each day you can choose happiness. Now is the time to take control of your emotions.
Now is the time to let go of the past. The past is over; don’t waste effort lamenting what has already transpired. Don’t allow the past to pollute the present. Learn from the past. The past teaches you what works, and what doesn’t.
Now is the time to take responsibility for your life. Don’t make excuses. Don’t blame other people or circumstances. If you are not happy with your situation, take positive steps to fix it. You are the only one who can make changes to your life.
Now is the time to stop worrying. Worry is like being in a rocking chair; it’s a lot of activity which doesn’t get you anywhere. Replace worry with action. If you are concerned about a situation, do what is necessary to deal with it.
Now is the time to find the solution which exists for each problem. Once a problem is identified, focus your energy on solving it. Complaining about it accomplishes nothing. If you say you can’t do something, you are right. Conversely, if you say you can do something, you are also right.
Now is the time to prepare for tomorrow. You can’t alter the past, but the actions you take today influence what happens in the future. Don’t wait for things to change, do what is necessary to create the change.
Now is the time to grow and improve. Education is a lifetime pursuit. There is always more to learn. Learn from others who are where you want to be. Observe how they have become successful. You can save yourself a lot of time by learning from others experiences.
Now is the time to be aware of your thoughts and self-talk. What you say to yourself determines what you think about. If you are saying things such as, “I can’t do it,” “It won’t work,” “I’m not good enough,” “That’s impossible,” or “Nothing ever works for me,” you are programming your mind for failure.
Now is the time to replace negative self-talk with positive. Tell yourself, “I will do it,” “I can do it,” “I’ll figure out a way to do it,” and “I will succeed.” Program your brain for your desired outcomes.
Now is the time that matters. The actions you take today shape your future. Take positive steps now to make changes, solve problems, and prepare for tomorrow.

NOW AVAILABLE: "Dare to Live Without Limits," the book. Visit www.BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2021 Bryan Golden