Winning with Lotus

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How will Riley manage her emotions in complex situations?
Let's be excited together. Watch the trailer, if you have not yet done so. Enjoy!

Winners,

Do you feel exhausted because you always give your time, abilities and services away in order to please others?

Do you want to just give up because it seems that you are always giving and receiving nothing in return?

If you answer yes to both of this questions, it is time to change your strategy.

Spend more time in building your skills, your abilities and your craft to a point that no body can do it better than you.

Before you even reach the pinnacle, people around you will notice how bright you shine.

People who see the value that you bring to the table and they will be attracted to you.

Others will be drawn by the unexplainable aura that you possess.

You can then select the people who you want to keep in your circle, people who you want to work with and people who you can have a mutual relationship with.

When this happens, you will realize how rewarding life can be.

We have a purpose in life that only we can fulfill. And we have a community that only we can serve. Build your garden beautifully and you will be living your purpose in the right community.

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 ⛔? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 ✅

At some point in our lives, many of us encounter the familiar sense of being stuck. It may occur when we are struggling for quite some time with our personal development, career or relationships. Although it can be irritating and stressful, it's important to keep in mind that it won't last forever.

It's necessary to take some time to process your feelings and thoughts if you're feeling stuck. We occasionally neglect to check on ourselves because we are too busy going about our daily engagements. Recognize your situation from a distance and reflect on why you feel stuck. Is it because you're unhappy with your job or because you have trouble forming deep relationships with other people?

1️⃣ Setting specific goals is one of the first steps to breaking through this cycle. We frequently get the feeling of being stuck because our lives lack a clear vision of where we want to be. Consider what you want to accomplish both in the short and long term. Your objectives should be written down and divided into smaller, manageable phases. As you strive toward your goals, this will encourage you and keep you motivated.

2️⃣ Secondly, list down situations where you feel upset, frustrated or disappointed. Identify the pattern between them. Consequently, identify its root cause. Could this feeling be rooted somewhere in your childhood? If yes, process the experience and learn to let it go.

3️⃣ Lastly, it's important to resist self-judgment, instead engage in self-compassion. Life experience includes feeling stuck occasionally, and this doesn't make you a failure. Keep in mind to treat yourself nicely and to enjoy even the smallest wins. Focus on your own development rather than comparing yourself to others.

Feeling stuck can indicate that a change needs to be made. What type of change do you need❓ A new perspective, a new environment, a new set of friends? The newness can also bring about empowerment and inspiration, whether it's changing careers, relocating, or leaving a toxic relationship.

With self-compassion and support from trusted friends, you can break free and move towards an exciting and more fulfilling life. 💯

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀? 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻! 👍

Have you ever found yourself feeling nervous about something? It may be a first date, a job interview, or a speaking engagement in front of an audience. We usually see nervousness as an unpleasant emotion that we should try to avoid or suppress. But what if I told you that being nervous might be good?

Nervousness is a sign of concern for what we're doing. It demonstrates our commitment to the task at hand and our desire to succeed. Nervousness can encourage us to focus on the task at hand and to be thorough with our preparation. By enhancing our senses and raising our awareness of our environment, it can also help us perform better.

Of course, we know that nervousness can lead to physical symptoms like shaking, sweating, and a racing heart that can be challenging to control. Yet it's important to understand that these emotions are normal. Do not let them stop you. Instead, leverage it. Your capability to interpret your fear as a positive force will influence your ability to turn it into a source of inspiration.

So next time you feel nervous, embrace it! Breathe deeply, remind yourself that it's a positive sign, and then channel that enthusiasm into moving forward and winning. With practice and persistence, you can learn to work with your nerves, and to use them into productive action. Aja! 💪

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹. Indeed, it takes courage to open up and share your true self and there is a risk that we might be ridiculed because of it. However, it is about time for our generation to embrace vulnerability as a strength. It is the only way to create meaningful connections with those around us.
I have attended the Landmark Forum in the past. It is where I met most of the people that I am deeply connected to. The forum created a safe space for all of us to share our painful experiences, our shortcomings and the things we believe in. It was the first time I felt truly accepted by others. What a wonderful world it would be if we can feel that way everywhere we go.

Do you think this is wishful thinking? I do not think so. If we can drop our judgment of others and our fear of being judged, then others can feel more assured to open up as well. Remember the bible saying that we will be judged by the measure we judge?

Let us be the one to take the first step. Let us be the one to openly share our vulnerabilities and be the one to create safe spaces for people to share. When we allow ourselves to be truly seen, and we give others permission to do the same. By creating meaningful connections, we can build supportive communities around us and make life truly worth living.

It's all too easy to get caught up in what we want or crave rather than what we have. Sometimes, I focus too much on the items on my wishlist and I get pressured. But as soon as I concentrate on the present moment, I begin to notice happy moments in my daily life.

Just setting aside some time each day to concentrate on the magical moments has been a key for me to develop the habit of gratitude. I would list three things for which I am grateful.
Gratitude helped me appreciate the small wins in life, which leads me to be inspired. I take time to notice how that stranger held the door for me. I appreciated that the stop light suddenly turned red, allowing me to cross the street without having to wait. Each of these little things adds up to form a web of happiness that gradually improves my capacity to see the good in my life.
How about you, have you developed this habit? Keeping a journal or a gratitude app on your phone may help you build this habit.
Remember, those whose life is filled with thanksgiving always attract more positive outcomes. Even when they encounter failure or things do not work out as expected, they view them in a more positive light. Such that in the end, they receive more success and fulfillment.
Share below how gratitude helped change your life.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀?

Do you recall setting goals for the upcoming year and realizing that a year has passed and you haven't made any favorable progress? We kept on delaying the actual work before realizing how much time we wasted being haunted by those unmet aspirations. The longer we avoid taking action toward our goal, the more we feel bothered by it. Why don't we spend even just a chunk of time in our day just to show up, be accustomed to winning in life, and actually feel good about ourselves?

Don't forget that self-care and eating healthy is productive too. A sharper ax can do the work in half the time.

Wishing everyone a recharging weekend.

Today, the Catholic Church celebrates 𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲.

This is the first day of Lent. The Lenten season is a time for prayer, generosity, and fasting. It starts today and will last until Holy Thursday. It is a meaningful preparatory period for the resurrection of Jesus.

Ash Wednesday usually comes six and a half weeks before Easter, which Christians around the world believe is the day Jesus Christ was resurrected. The ash symbolizes mortality and penance. Thus, priests utter “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” before giving a cross on the forehead.

For us Catholics, this day is a day of holy day of obligation. The cross in our forehead is not just a decoration but a reminder of our upcoming life with Christ. Let us all wear it with pride.

I wish everyone a memorable Lenten journey this 2023. ✝️🙏

John Maxwell says, “𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.”

Consistency demands full commitment. You need to develop your thinking before you can construct systems and behaviors. Commitment entails whole dedication. To cut oneself off from all chances of retreat. To be successful in life you must make sure that your habits are consistent, because through this you will perform better over time than when you are with just motivation.
But consistency requires full commitment.
Quit telling yourself or other people things like, "I'm not good at that," "I find it extremely difficult," and "I'm not built to do it."
Try using phrases like "I deliver every day," "I enjoy the process," and "I show up every day."

Commitment is driven by your mindset, so have the mindset that leads you to a greater chance of winning.

The internet today romanticizes even splurging and making impulsive purchases. You may not even be aware of the negative and destructive money habits you already have because you might think now that they are normal.

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴:𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺?

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
Your independence is taken from you when you have debt. Avoid ignoring your debt by making an effort to pay it off, even if that means just making interest payments. Neglecting your debt has consequences. Interest grows over time and failure to pay the debt results in penalties, charges, and repossession.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲
With just one source of income, it is challenging to build wealth given how quickly inflation is rising nowadays. The more sources of income you have, the more stable you become since you will have backups in case your primary source is lost.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
You can only pinpoint the source of your major expenses by keeping track of your finances. Keeping track of your finances promotes transparency and responsibility. You're more likely to stick to your budget and even have extra money each month if you frequently monitor your spending. You will be surprised by the confidence and joy you get for controlling your expenses and sticking to your budget.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The longer you wait to invest, the more money you will need to save. It is preferable to invest in insurance at a young age as opposed to doing so in your 40s and 50s. The premiums for these policies are also less expensive in your 20s and early 30s because you are still younger and healthier. By doing this, you'll be able to implement your retirement plan while avoiding any costly errors. To establish and carry out a retirement plan that will enable you to fully enjoy your later years, only put your trust in reputable advisors and financial institutions.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆?🤔

If you answer yes, then you may be viewing stress in the wrong way.
The ability to alter your perspective on stress may help you find meaning in life and become more resilient.
In a study that followed 30,000 individuals, it was shown that those who experienced stress had a 43% higher probability of dying. Nevertheless, this is only true for individuals who thought stress could be harmful.
Stress is a typical emotional and physical response to life's responsibilities. Because this is unavoidable, why not take advantage of it rather than endlessly eliminating them?
Your heart rate is increasing and your breathing is becoming more rapid; these are a few of the typical reactions to stress. What if you took a different angle on these? Consider that the reason you feel so energized is that your body is getting you ready to face the task that lies ahead. Your racing heart indicates that you are preparing for action, and if you are breathing more quickly, your brain is just receiving more oxygen. If you do this you'll feel less pressure, anxiety, and more confidence.
When your heart rate increases, your blood vessels tighten, but when you perceive your stress response as beneficial, your blood vessels will continue to be relaxed. It truly resembles what happens in times of joy and courage.
Now, if you are choosing between a stressful yet fulfilling job and a monotonous job, it is wiser to choose the one that will enable you to grow. Go after what gives you life and purpose. Have faith in your ability to bear the stress that comes with it.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

Usually, the term "passive income" is used to describe residual revenue. The type of income wherein a product you've developed keeps bringing in cash for you.

Artist royalties, rental income, interest income, and dividend payments are a few types of residual revenue.

Platforms for producing residual income are currently more popular than you might believe, thanks to the development of digital media today! You just have to put in a ton of work to start.

You could start a blog or your own YouTube channel, and you could sell your designs or photographs online.

If you have something on your mind, you might as well start doing it. You will never know. It may open a lot of opportunities for you.