"What Really Makes You Tick?"

10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself: Your Guide To Self-Improvement

Be! All that you can be... but in this case it's not just in the Army. We're also talking about in life!

Are you like me, somewhat contented with your life and the way things are, but on the other hand you still aspire for something deeper and more meaningful. But your problem is real life has gotten in your way and "blocked" your focus?

Well we all have problems... that's part of life but honestly it shouldn't even bother or hinder us in becoming all that we can and ought to be.

When we were children we had great aspirations, and even thought we're now adults, those same feelings should continue to live within us. All we need to do is hold on to the dream...

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. What Do I Really Want?
This is the million dollar question! There may be so many things that you want to do with your life but so little time to even try to focus on achieving it during the day.

Start small and find something that you are good at. This can help realize that small step towards improvement work and will ultimately get you towards your final destination. Diligence is the key to know that what you want is worth it.

2. Should I Really Change?
In today's generation we've taken things to a whole different level when it comes to redefining 'self'. After raising one teenager, dealing with raising my 2nd teenager, and helping to raise a ton of nieces and nephews; I've learned that there are far worse things that they could have had or done then acne or told the occasional fib. Understand what I mean?

So how does that fit into your lifestyle? If history has taught us one thing, it's to reflect back on the life that we have already gone through.

Look at what you've been through then ask yourself if you're really that bad off or if change is still necessary. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others when in reality all we really need to do is compare ourselves to our former selves.

3. What's The Bright Side In All Of This?
With so much happening around us all the time we fail to remember that there's always light at the end of the tunnel. What I mean is that regardless of what is going on in our lives we should still be able to see the situation as something positive without worrying what others will think and undergoing scrutiny. The bottom line is life is what you make of it... bad or good.

4. Am I Comfortable With What I'm Doing?
This is a tough question but one that you seriously need to ask yourself. Are you complacent and if so do you wish for more? We all see ourselves as someone unique, yet we seldom act on it. Challenge yourself to do something new or exciting. Variety brings in very interesting and exciting questions to be experimented with and it could force you out of your comfort zone.

5. Have I Done Enough For Myself?
Well have you or is there more left to do? Discontentment in every aspect can be dangerous in large doses, but in small amounts you'll be able to see and do stuff you could never imagine doing.

6. Am I Happy At Where I Am Today?
It's an unfair question so let it be an answer! If you already love being a good and loving mom or dad to your kids, then take it up a notch! Your kids will love you forever. The same goes with everyday life and everything else you do! You just need to apply it!

7. Am I Appealing To The Opposite Sex?
So maybe I don't have an answer to this one, but that doesn't mean I can't take a stab at it. Whether you shape-up, change the way you wear your clothes or hair, or even your attitude towards people, you should always remember it will always be for your own benefit. Believe it or not, what will make you the most appealing in the end is your self-confidence.

8. How Much Could I Have?
I suppose in this case there is no such things on having things too much or too little, but it's more on how badly you really need it. I'd like to have lots of money, no denying that, but the question is that how much are you willing to work for it? This is a simple question of supply and demand. You want to supply yourself with a certain lifestyle so are you willing to meet your demands?

9. What Motivates Me?
What motivates you? It's an answer you have to find out for yourself. There are so many different things that motivates us and makes us happy so choosing just one may be the hard. So do you know what I think? Don't choose!

It's not like you can only have one serving of your favorite food in a buffet and that's it! Find several things that motivate you and keep you happy. Just try it piece by piece and see what works and fits.

10. What Really Makes You Tick?
So... What really makes you tick?

You can be just about anything you always wanted to be, but to realize that attaining something that may seem very difficult is already giving up before you even start that journey. Always remember, that self-improvement is not just about the physical or philosophical change you have to undergo, but it's something that you really want and therefore must constantly work on.

To Your Health, Wealth & Happiness!

Pam Lawhorne

Pam Lawhorne is a serial entrepreneur, small business expert and creative marketing consultant, who provides advice, guidance, and encouragement to aspiring CEO's around the nation in her popular seminars and publications. She is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Empower U, Incorporated, a training and consulting firm that specializes in interactive workshops, seminars and coaching programs.

Ms. Lawhorne is the author of “From Minimum Wage To Getting Paid! - How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur With No Money, Education Or Experience!" and she is also a syndicated columnist who writes articles on empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal development, creative marketing and real estate investing. Her articles appear nationally in newspapers, magazines, and on numerous business websites and on-line publications. For additional information please visit her website: www.PamLawhorne.com.

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