On the verge of giving up....

Everyone on the road to success is faced with unique challenges. Let's just face it...Challenges are a  part of the process.  So let me make it easy for you. You can decide- do I really want to be successful or do I just like how "success looks"?

Someone recently asked me, "What do you do when you work so hard, but don't see the benefits you envisioned"? I just wanted to share 5 tips regarding the same, because I know we all feel this way from time to time.

1. Stay focused on the vision.
You are the only person who can see what your vision looks like. To you, it is tangible and you can almost taste it, (pun on the words).
However, there will be distractions to either slow you down or discourage you from even trying to reach your goal.
Make the decision to stay focused and do something daily to help you to get where you are dreaming.

2. Make sure you are on the right path.
Sometimes we work hard and not smart. In essence, we have not fully engaged in our true calling, or we are doing too many things simultaneously, and not completing any of them. Trust me, I was the queen of being busy, working on a minimum of six projects at a time, and feeling burnt out before seeing the result of any one of them. One day, I had to sit and look at my options, then narrow down what I would give my time and energy to. Believe me when I say the choice was not easy, but I would rather be excellent at one thing, do well in a few others, and say NO to time wasters.
Be especially careful of those projects that just give you a "title" or recognition but no actual long term benefits or fulfillment.

3. Remain connected.
The saying that "birds of a feather flock together" is more true than not. Your circle of friends, or associates will give you a great indication of what your future looks like. For some of us, that's great news. For others...well let's just say that we have some thinking to do :)
No matter what challenge comes your way, chances are, someone has gone through it, and overcame it successfully. It is important for us to continuously enlarge our professional circle, take an analysis of our current circle, and yes, decide what compartments each individual in your life should be placed in. When faced with a challenge, it's better to talk about it, than to withdraw. No one will know you need help, if you never open your mouth! Trust me I had to learn this the hard way...let's just say now, I'm a talker! :)

4. Get Creative.
Take a trip, dance, meditate by the beach, meet someone new, or maybe read a new kind of book. Simply find a way to bring out your creative juices. Remaining stagnant or waiting for millions to drop out of the sky is not the answer. Throwing a pity party is also not a great idea, if you plan to be successful. One idea for you to get your mind going, is to start writing about some of your goals, dreams and aspirations. Seeing them on paper will actually bring life to them. Your faith combined with works will do the rest! Keep dreaming.

5. Never Give Up.
I remember being at a place where I wanted to give up on my business, among other things....then I thankfully gathered my senses (they were all over the place) lol...What was I thinking? Forfeit my legacy? The generational wealth that's tied up in the business that God has blessed me with? Throw away all the plans and goals I had written down? I think not!!
The moment I decided to literally stick it out, was when miracles started knocking at my door...profitable projects and clients that I never imagined started making requests! It's all in the decision to stick with it. I promise you that once you keep at it, work strategically and stay positive, you will attract what is yours, and that is SUCCESS!