Loving this: Alicia Keys-Brand New Me

This song speaks so much to me and, like Alicia keys I have been going through my Caterpillar- to- Butterfly moment. Check out some bits out of the lovely note she wrote for her fans ( Go on essence.com for full note) :

This song is about that journey in life and how you discover that new person in you. It’s about embracing that change and accepting myself as you continue transitioning into the woman or man you are meant to be. There is NOTHING wrong with being “Brand new.” People sometimes use that phrase as if it is something negative. But really, what is better than feeling brand new? It’s the most beautiful feeling.  Just as a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, we too can grow into something new in life. Embrace new perspectives and ideas, and believe in new beginnings. By doing so, we all have a chance to evolve and become the best versions of ourselves.  

 Sometimes people may be trying to cage you in. They would love to control you and manipulate you. But there comes a time when we have to make our own choices and decide what kind of life we want? Do we want to keep holding ourselves back or do we want to break free? Are we going to let someone take advantage of us, or are we going to speak up? Are we happy being unhappy or is it time to make a change? And it’s surprising when we find the courage to do that. It surprises everyone around you and it will even surprise yourself. We have no idea how strong we are until we must test that strength. And when you do, you will see how resilient and capable you are in life. And you will recognize who you are and trust yourself more than anyone else. So feel that! Live that! Know that! And be proud of being “Brand New.

Life is all about change… both good and bad… and learning how to best transition through those times.  Sometimes you have to let go of certain people that are holding you back or relationships you’ve outgrown or things you’ve learned don’t help you anymore. And when you do let these individuals and thoughts go, you realize what it means to trust your instincts and take control of yourself.  Realize that, today, you know you are exactly where you are meant to be in life.




Love & Peace,

Ness x

5Goals1Week: On Being Persistent

So, when we focus on what we want: Whatever we feel or want to achieve in life, I learned that being persistent is one of the tools that can help get you where you need to go. It could be, you want to buy a car or even go on a trip, start a business, have better grades at school.. it could be anything really
 I then wanted to share these few notes from Steve Pavlina's Self Development for smart people. This may serve as an encouragement or guide to some of us who may not understand the many metrics of acquiring what it is they deserve.

As an individual, we need to give ourselves the TIME to build our effectiveness. The role of persistence is to  develop ourselves from novices to experts, knowing that the expert level is where most rewards are found.
Success is never easy. It is actually very difficult to succeed at something New, never done before.That is why,  failure is an important part of success.When you fail, it means you are taking action because  you made mistakes  and are educating yourself- just remember to be patient with yourself, not to pressure yourself,tune in to your past self and be grateful for what happened.
Success come naturally once you finally learn how to take the CORRECT Actions.

As Calvin Coolidge quotes:

'Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not;nothing is more common than successful men with talent. genius will not;unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipotent. The slogan " Press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race'


Love & Peace,

Ness

My MARCH Playlist // A Dainty Tag of Threes

Well, here it is.. The month of March! Are we excited yet?
Since I love reading KimberlyLuxe.com, I came accross the Dainty Tag of  Three which consists of... I mean, just have a look:

3 Goals:
#Gym/Exercise 3 times a day ( 30-45 minutes minimum)
# Keep up the work on Building a Strong Network of Connections
# Fulfill my tasks with  more consistency!

3 Wants
# Plan for Yatch Week
# A Yatch dinner tour
# Desert  Safari

3 Reads

# Personal Development for Smart people by Steve Pavlina
#  Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky
# The Power of \Now by Eckhart Tolle

3 Sacrifices

# Eating out - Home cooking is the best
# Being a Hair product Junkie
# Eating Bread

3 Motivators

# God
# Not got a specific One : but Successful Entrepreneurs Mostly



Thank you Kimberly from KimberlyLuxe.. this is an interesting tag! For anyone reading, I tag you!! You may want to think about it, or blog about it or even write it in your journal whatever you do, this tag is an invitation to focus your mind on your priorities as well as your wants for each month!!

Love & Peace,

Ness