“The only constant is change.” –Heraclitus
When you think about life, we are constantly changing. This includes our career paths. Many people believe that once you find your “perfect” career, you are set for life. That only sets up an unrealistic expectation that leads people to feel frustrated that they have not found “it” and to ignore the marvelous process of growth and change.
We all have a “best or Flow self”. That is the side of us that comes alive when we are in the Flow, doing what we do best, feeling confident and joyful and successful. You can discover what your best Flow self is by following this simple process.
The great thing about this Flow Affirmation is that is draws on actual experience. Having the affirmation is the reminder of who you are at your best. This affirmation can be a powerful way for you to make choices to live that best, Flow self. And by doing so, you are incorporating Flow into your life and cultivating a more positive, success-oriented mindset!
What are some ways to do this?
Taking charge is a mindset of positivity. It means that you believe in yourself and your vision and you are committed to taking the steps that will make your vision a reality.
This is leadership in its purest sense. Leadership is essentially the ability to inspire yourself and others to create success. And entrepreneurship takes the concept of leadership a step further by instilling the notion of taking charge and being the driver who makes things happen.
How do you develop the positive attitude that enables you to take charge?
It starts with embracing the concept of Flow.
Taking charge is a mindset of positivity. It means that you believe in yourself and your vision and you are committed to taking the steps that will make your vision a reality. This is leadership in its purest sense. Leadership is essentially the ability to inspire yourself and others to create success. And entrepreneurship takes the concept of leadership a …
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