Concentrate on the Present

For those of us who like to believe that we are in a state of bliss just because there is a certain sense of sanity in our lives, stop and remember that all that glitters in the mind is not gold. For every good thought, there are at least two negative thoughts holding it back. How do we overcome this? Focus.  

Concentrate on the present and use the past as a guide for the future. Look at your past decisions and find out what stopped your true sense of drive and creativity from blossoming into a tangible, realistic, attainable goal. Then look at your present situation. What steps or changes do you need to make in order to implement this idea and bring it from concept to reality? And lastly, look ahead to the future. A failure to plan is a plan to fail. Fear not the words of financial budget - healthy boundaries - and the wonderful phrase we all like to use - I'm just looking - because staying focused and centered in your personal/professional life, will only make you stronger and ultimately give you the power you need to see your new creation through to success.

-De'Master A. Thomas