8 Life Lessons to Unleashing Your Power

Fourteen years ago, I had breast cancer. At the time, I was a divorced woman living in New York working in an unfulfilling job and looking for love. Suddenly, I had become a statistic and was one of the “1 out 8 women” diagnosed with breast cancer. I could not believe this had happened to me.

I had been living my life as usual and suddenly the life I knew was over. In an instant, I had to make some big choices. And, the biggest choice was to live. I took this on as if my life depended on it because it did! I knew it was up to me if I was going to survive.

From the journey I took, I created my “8 Life Lessons.” These lessons not only apply to healing yourself, they also show you how to overcome anything that is keeping you from living life fully.

1. Nothing is insurmountable
   In life there will always be challenges. It’s easy to feel powerful when things are going your way. Things are great, so you feel great. But what happens when things aren’t so great? The real test of who you are is how you deal with the challenges that life throws your way.
   
   Look back in your life and make a list of those times when you were unstoppable. What impact did these experiences have on your life?


2. You have everything you need to handle what life gives youWe all have the power and strength within us to deal with whatever comes our way. When the universe throws you a challenging situation, it is letting you know that it knows you have the power to handle it. The universe gives you nothing you cannot handle.
   
   Take a moment and be present to everything you’ve accomplished in your life. Think back to when you were young. Think back to the times when you felt most fulfilled. Even the smallest accomplishments can bring the most joy and satisfaction.


3. The power is in your choices
   There is freedom in choosing. When you choose your life just the way it is and the way it isn’t, you are no longer resisting what you have. This then gives you the freedom to create newly.
   
   The energy we exert when we complain that our life isn’t working disappears when we choose our life just as it is. As soon as you stop complaining and accept what is, you’ll begin to feel energized. You’re unblocking your energy flow and allowing new energy to come to you.


4. Responsibility is the key
   Although we may say we know we’re responsible for our life, we don’t always want to be held accountable for taking responsibility. When you take responsibility for your actions, you give up any reasons, excuses, or justifications not to do something. When you hold yourself responsible for how your life goes, you’re saying that the buck stops with you.
   
   Successful people never complain about their lives. If they don’t like the way things are going, they’ll do something about it.


5. Seek the right relationships
   Reach out and surround yourself with people who love you and want you to win in your life. Are you getting love and positive energy from the people around you, or are you feeling depleted? Whatever you tolerate will drain your energy.
   
   If you find yourself drained in your current relationships, it may be time to re-evaluate your current relationships and find new relationships that nurture and support you.


6. Believing overcomes fear
   We all experience fear from time to time in our lives—it’s part of being human. Fear of not being good enough, of failing, of succeeding. But if you believe in yourself, you will not be stopped by fear. You may feel the fear but you’ll move through these thoughts anyway.
   
   You already have everything within to create a life that lights you up. When you believe in who you are, nothing can shake your foundation or get in your way.


7. Old beliefs must be challengedIf you’re stopped in life, ask yourself, “what’s in the way?” Do you have thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t do this” or “what if I fail?” These are thoughts you made up. They’re not real; they are imaginary.
   
   You have the capacity to change those thoughts. The thoughts you have were created by you.


8. Nurture yourself
   
   Slow down—why are you rushing? It’s time to get off the merry-go-round. Allow others to love you and contribute to you. Make the time to listen to your inner voice.
   
   Are the things you’re doing, bringing you joy and fulfillment? Or, are you doing things because you think it’s the right thing to do? Now is the time to check within and ask yourself, “What is it that I really, really want in my life?”

My challenge to you is to practice one of the 8 Life Lessons each week. As you practice each lesson, notice the thoughts and feelings you have. Each day in a journal, write the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is the beginning of healing and unleashing the magnificent human being that you already are!

I have created the 8 Life Lessons program to guide, support, and teach people the steps to take to embracing their lives and transforming themselves so they can pursue their dreams and goals. If you’re interested in learning how the 8 Life Lessons Program can unleash you in your life and your business, email me at Rochelle@SalesBreakthroughs.com and we can set up a time to speak.

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