Time Management

Many times when asked about trying to reach our daily tasks, monthly goals or yearly dreams, we will often blame a lack of time for not being able to accomplish them but the truth is that we all have enough time when we learn to prioritize, organize and strategize accordingly.

Time is one of life’s most valuable possessions, as it is something you can never get back. Subsequently, one of the most essential life skills to master is time management. After all, time management is really life management. Learning how to make every day count for something is the objective. But it takes ridding your life of procrastination and a great deal of self-discipline.

Mastering time management does more than just increase productivity. It can yield important health benefits as well. When time is managed wisely, it minimizes stress and improves the overall quality of your life.

If you often find yourself run down by your daily workload or overwhelmed by the complexity of projects and tasks in your life, it is likely because you have not fully mastered effective time management. As the day flies by, you realize you’re behind, or you are on schedule only because you haven’t put forth your best effort in hopes of completion.

Nothing great ever transcends from haste. Cutting corners will eventually catch up to you, and as with anything, quality always beats quantity.

This week we will look at ways to manage our time correctly so that we not only enjoy our life but make progress with our daily tasks, monthly goals.

Flourishing Empowered Women
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Jump and Make Sacrifices - Work for Your Goals

There are a lot of people that want change but not many who are willing to make the changes for the change to happen.

The dreams and aspirations we have are all within us to achieve.

We just have to be prepared to make the steps towards by making the small sacrifices that move us away from our goals.

It only happens when you are brave and courageous enough to go make it happen. Stop procrastinating.

You have to jump and make sacrifices for a better life. Be prepared to work for your goals. ‍

The magic happens when you light that fire within and go make it a reality. 

Believe in yourself with complete certainty and you will be surprised by the results. 

Flourishing Empowered Women
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IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows

Show Up and Keep The Fire Burning

Sometimes we may feel as we are failing when we don't hit the goals we set ourselves.

We beat ourselves up, question ourselves, feel defeated and start thinking we’re not good enough. Then there are days we feel alone, no one supporting us and everyone says no.

That's all part of the learning and we have to keep going even if we miss the goals. Reset them and start again.

We achieve the goals we want in life by refusing to give up and keep that fire inside burning when it gets tough.

Giving up is not an option regardless of how hard it may seem.

Keep showing up!!!  

Why? ....because those with success stories all have one thing in common, they kept SHOWING UP even when everything in them was telling them to give up! The process cannot be rushed but it will worth it! 

Remember why you started! 

Keep growing and have faith!!!!!

Flourishing Empowered Women
http://flowrishingtheewomen.blogspot.com
IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows

Dare to be different - Be Yourself

Can't stress enough how important authenticity and integrity is in business.

You have a voice, use it. It's so much more powerful than copying someone else's or trying to fit in. 

Own your boldness and your purpose.

It's what will give you drive every single day and really connect to flow.

Flourishing Empowered Women
http://flowrishingtheewomen.blogspot.com
IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows

Stand Up For Yourself - Learn to say "NO"

Truth be said, there are no personal boundaries without ‘no’.

In the world where you are expected to constantly keep up, be on top of your game and always have it together, I learned to say this word. I always thought I had to agree and say yes most of the time.

Be a good friend, be pleasant and reliable. For a long time it seemed like I had no choice but to take on everything that was asked of me.

How could I say no to a friend who depends on me? How is possible for me to draw a line at work and admit to the already impossible workload ahead?

I didn’t want to let anyone down. I didn’t want to show that I was ‘weak’ or incapable. I simply didn’t want to have an honest conversation about what I truly wanted and felt.

In all honesty, I wasn’t courageous enough. I wasn’t listening to myself.

In a world that expected me to always say yes, I began to say no. I saw how through these ‘no’s, I was able to shape my life and fill it with things that I actually wanted.

By connecting within, I saw that no one was ever stepping into my personal space and blurring the boundaries. I just didn’t take a stance for what I wanted and what was important to me.

But this is the beginning of a life where I am free of overwhelm and in alignment with myself.

Now I say no, will you?

Flourishing Empowered Women
http://flowrishingtheewomen.blogspot.com
IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows

Hiking with Ikamva Le Zintombi

Ikamva Le Zintombi is a platform empowering women, dealing with the mind, body and the soul of each individual who have passion and aspire to lead. The "movement" consists of a Book club, single mothers outreach, phenomenal queens who once dropped their crowns and forgot their worth, but will strive to rise against all odds.

This year, the ladies will be starting the year on a high note and invite you at a hiking trip.

If you want to be an achiever, then I suggest you team up with these phenomenal women and meet them at Hennops Hiking Trail on the 24^th February 2018. The program starts at 7pm, expected to be comfortable in your hiking gear, carry a note pad and don’t forget your bag of resolutions.

Make a deposit of R150(entrance and braai). Please see the flyer for baking details.

Follow Ikamva Le Zintombi on facebook and stay in touch with the winning team.

Flourishing Empowered Women
http://flowrishingtheewomen.blogspot.com
IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows

Commit to Imperfect Action

It’s almost end of January and I’m curious to know, how has the month treated you? Did you start the year eager and excited about a fresh new year, full of possibilities? You probably set some resolutions – are you making progress on those?

While I’m positive your resolutions were set with the best of intentions, I want to share how we will make 2018 the year we truly-create change – the year you reach a new level in your brand/business, get out on stage to speak, create that Magazine, write the movie or whatever you dream of accomplishing?

Well, here’s a tip that may surprise you – TOSS your resolutions and commit to IMPERFECT ACTION.

Here’s the deal. I’ve witnessed first-hand too many entrepreneurs/friends get stuck year after year in building and growing their brands/businesses. Trust me, I went through this too when I first started "still going through it at times".. You get caught up in perfecting your marketing plan, fine tuning your bio, revamping your website…and what happens is it freezes you from moving forward. You are waiting for everything to be “just so” which results in you being stuck. You’re left not moving, waiting, hoping for the perfect solution to emerge out of thin air.

But being successful doesn’t come from always making perfect choices in perfect situations, now does it? No. Success comes to those who are comfortable going out there and doing things…IMPERFECTLY.

If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.

To run a successful brand/business you have to JUST GET OUT THERE! Throw some things around and then see what sticks. Once you start taking action, you’ll discover what works – and what doesn’t – and that’s when the clarity will start coming to you.  Trust me! If you can learn to get comfortable with imperfect action, and even have fun with it, this will free you from any paralyzation and allow you to innovate and grow. And, I guarantee you’ll start making money more quickly.

Remember, success is not just a destination, it’s a journey. And to take that journey, ACTION is required, even if it’s not PERFECT. 

Flourishing Empowered Women
http://flowrishingtheewomen.blogspot.com
IG: @flowrishingwomen @milkflow
Twitter: @milkflows