It is OK to take a break. Sometimes we want something so much that we diligently give effort towards it day after day after day. When you feel tired, remember to not guilt yourself over taking a break. It is OK. You can pick up where you left off tomorrow. Ask for help if you can. Exercise some self-care. Look after your own needs. Love yourself. Be kind and generous towards yourself. Remind yourself as to why you are important. Refresh and recharge your spirit.

Act, think, do, according to your truth, according to who you are, and who you want to be. Congruency matters. How can you escape when you betray your heart, your passion, your needs and your mind? There is no hiding. It will eat you alive. Even if it is difficult, even if it may seem impossible, stay true to yourself. No one can live this life but you. If you live your life solely for others but never for yourself, you will impair your ability to truly help others. Whatever is within us always seeps out through our words, actions and behaviour. If we sabotage ourselves by doing what we may think we are supposed to, according to others but not according to our own hearts, what will our children and loved ones think? What are we showing the world when we betray our very nature? Will others think this is an act of love or self-love? Worse still if others then attempt to mimic it and do the same. Would you want your child deeply unhappy because they were following what they thought they had to, what was expected? If you wouldn't wish that for your child, then don't wish it for yourself either. Be just as loving and caring to yourself as you would be to those you love the most. Learn to love yourself enough to allow yourself to dream, explore, follow your passions, and even risk failure. Follow the truths that are carried within the heart of your soul.

Ask yourself honestly: what do you require to heal? Are you replaying and reliving the same trauma over and over again? Are you immersed in your suffering and pain? What would you need to do in order to heal yourself? What would allow you to come to terms with your reality? What would allow you to function in your circumstance, to make the most of things, as they are? Are you making things worse or better for yourself? Have you found acceptance over what you can't control and shifted your focus and energy to that which you can do? What is it you feel you need? How can you fill that need in the most positive, empowering way possible? Changing your mindset and focus can have a tremendous impact on the quality of your life. Work in your best interest, not against. It is your responsibility to advocate for yourself, to be your own friend, to engage in self-care. Self-care includes your emotional state, it includes your perspectives.

Make time for yourself. How are you spending your time? Are you doing the things you love?Are you making time for you? Don’t live your life in a way where you have to go into autopilot, where you are waiting until the end of the day to live for a few hours. Do everything you can, to make and live a life that you love. Be yourself in your life, be true to who you are and how you want to live. It may take an investment of time and effort, but isn’t it worth it? Aren’t you worth it? This is your only life.Use it wisely and cherish it!

Balance your time. After a productive day: rest and relax. Allow yourself to feel satisfied. Celebrate your accomplishments. Don't burn yourself out. Don't neglect your well-being and health. Don't neglect your loved ones or your life. Long-term success depends on your ability and diligence to carry a balance.

Don't get so caught up in everything that you think you're supposed to do that you forget to enjoy the journey. Take time to live the life that you are working do hard for. Take time for you. Take time every day. Tomorrow is not promised. Seize the day!