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Begin With the End in Mind

Melissa Kirkpatrick
Our business and life coach teaches us how to create more in our life by beginning with the end in mind.

The question comes up a lot how do I get there from here? 

For example, you might be wondering how to increase your income, find a new (rewarding) job, create better relationships, or create a healthy and fit body. 

What happens is not being able to see past your current circumstances and situations to get there because you only see what’s here.

Beginning with the end in mind, it’s about getting a clear vision of how your life will appear when what you want becomes your new reality.

You know what you want, so add all the sense to that desire. 

When you lean into that feeling, think about yourself and who you will become when you achieve the goal. Then take the inspired action that will lead to the new reality of that vision of what you had in mind.

Vision boards can be a vital tool for creating your life by design, but even if it’s not physically a board, images in your mind or placed on your phone can offer you a daily reminder of who you want to become.

Here’s an example of wanting to have more money and who you’ll become. Keeping the end in mind.  

–          Will you dress differently? 

–          Will you buy a new car or go on vacation or both? 

–          Will you live in the same home or zip code? 

–          How will you speak about your life? 

–          What parties and opportunities will you say yes to? 

–          Will you donate money or give it to others freely?

There are numerous ways to see your reality with a clear vision than just wishful thinking.

All these things are essential because you can’t just want to have more money without knowing why and how you will use this added money in a new version of you.  

So, what’s your vision? You are “here.”  How do you get “there”?

I encourage you to start today. It only takes a few seconds to captivate your desired outcome, no matter how big.  If you feel better starting with something small, do that. 

Keep looking for signs and believing that you are moving toward your desired reality every day.

You deserve to live your best life, and that starts now.

Keep Shining! Melissa

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