With so much advice on radical transformations and overnight successes, it’s easy to overlook the power of beginning right where you are.

The key is understanding sustainable progress and lasting change.

In shorter terms– Create your now!

As renowned philosopher Dr. John Demartini once said, “The foundation for everything you do in life is based on relationships. Begin with the relationship you have with yourself.”

This sentiment beautifully encapsulates the essence of starting from where you stand – acknowledging and nurturing the resources and opportunities that are already present in your life.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Focus on what is right before you!

To focus on what is right before you, consider these three simple yet impactful steps:

1. Practice Gratitude: Take a moment each day to appreciate the blessings and lessons in your current situation. Gratitude helps shift your perspective towards abundance and allows you to see opportunities where you might have seen challenges. What do you know? What can you use and extend based on what you have? Gratitude helps to set your barometer to see what’s possible in the work you’re already doing.

2. Set Realistic Goals: Instead of aiming for drastic changes or unattainable outcomes, set small, achievable goals that align with your current circumstances. Incremental progress builds momentum and keeps you motivated along the way. You may be a big dreamer. But dreams take time. So, set those goals that help you gain momentum every day.

3. Embrace Your Journey: Accept that growth is a continuous process and that setbacks and obstacles are part of the path to success. Don’t accept shortcuts. Embrace every experience as a valuable lesson that contributes to your growth and resilience. As you learn and grow, you are gaining territory that leads you closer to your dreams.

“In a world obsessed with reinvention, remember that true growth often comes from nurturing the seeds already planted.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

This mindset shift can transform how you approach challenges and opportunities, empowering you to make sustained progress towards your goals. It’s flexing that consistency component.

Remember, you are not re-starting; you are beginning where you stand. By focusing on what is right in front of you, you can cultivate a mindset of gratitude, set realistic goals, and embrace your journey with authenticity and resilience.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“