Intellectually, we know that weakness hold us back from achieving our fullest potential.

So we hide them, minimize them, pretend that they don’t exist, or act ignorant when they are discovered.

In order to grow strong, we have to admit our weaknesses. This paradox may seem odd, but as a person, evaluating our weakness is not only necessary, it is imperative.

Most people spend their lives trying to avoid weakness in every area of life, and when they feel most vulnerable, they try to act powerful.

Contrary to some thinking, admitting to our mistakes is a sound practice to strengthen our presence.

Marcus Buckingham states that focusing on your strengths and putting your weakness “in a box” will alienate and impact your day to day life.

There is bound to be parts of your job, your life, your career, that requires you to do things that do not play up to your strengths. Look at your weakness and make an effort to change the habit.

You may find strength and growth in admitting and owning your weaknesses. In understanding this, you will discover that weakness will make you stronger.

Lead From Within: What are some of your weakness in your life today?

It is never to late to change negative thinking and forgive ourselves for our failures.We can start by looking for the good in ourselves. We can FOCUS on loving acts and thoughts and work through the ones that hurt us.

Lead From Within: You are the master of your life and while you cannot control all of the events in your life you can control your reaction to these events. So instead of dwelling on what you haven’t achieved, give yourself credit for what you have done and have been able to.

Call To Action: I suggest you grab a notepad and pen – then sit down and write all the good things that are going on in your life right now. List all the good things that you have. List all your positive qualities – things that you like about yourself. Then everyday – spend at least 20 minutes thinking about those things – and after a few weeks you’ll start to see things differently.

The truth is that your simplest thought or action – the decisions you make each day, and how you see and relate to the world – can be incredibly significant and have a profound impact on your life. Not only for you, but for those around you, and as well as the world at large.

Today help me remember that we all share the same sky, and that we are all responsible for each other.

Life is a balancing act…..

You try balancing work, children, partners, friends, personal growth, and romance?

But you still feel that you never get it right?

Breath.

Take a moment.

Release your grip.

Loosen your hold.

Let it be.

Reflect.

Know that finding a balance is an ongoing process and that life is in a constant state of change.

Ask yourself: Are you on track, or have you temporarily derailed? Are you patiently, but steadfastly, working toward your goals?

Allow yourself the time to regularly reassess the direction in which you are heading.

Get organized. Create a structured plan each day rather than reacting to whatever comes up.

Focus on your priorities.

Occasionally allow yourself to say “NO.”

Life is a balancing act. It is a continuous shifting and adjusting.

Finding your balance is important.

Why?

Because you will a better parent, partner, leader, employer, employee and most of all you will a much better you.

Do I believe in myself?

Do I have a clear understanding of where I want to go?

Or am I just trying to please others?

If having others believe in us and in our dreams were requirements for success, most of us would never accomplish anything.

What does it mean to stand in our power? Does it mean to believe in ourselves? Should we quit worrying what other people think about us?

YES!

Standing in our power means to be bold and confident and to have courage to stand up for ourselves.

Standing in our power, we will find that we are vulnerable and that we have to take risks transcending our comfort zone.

Standing in our power means daring to endure public criticism.

Not all segments of our journey will be smooth, paved or easy. We might prefer the highway, but sometimes the path takes us off-road where it’s rough. And the journey can get rough for miles and miles and miles.

Get ready, for this is the ride of your life.  Don’t pretend that the bumps and detours are not there.  Accept that not all paths are paved and smooth. Ride the path with unshakable determination by living within the structure of your own personal integrity.

It does not mean the path will remain rough forever.

It doesn’t matter who we are – if we are rich, famous, talented, creative, educated.

At some point each of us will face the choice of claiming our power or giving it away to others.

Stop worrying about what other people think.  Stop trying to please others.

Trust in your brilliance. Trust in your uniqueness. Trust in your humanity.

Really focus on what is right and wrong for YOU.

If you want to create the life of your dreams, you need a strong foundation.

Owning your power requires that you accept yourself as you are. It means accepting your weaknesses and your strengths, your brilliance and your flaws, no matter what anyone else may think about you.

When I am  standing in MY own power I feel strong enough to be true to my own desires.