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Knowledge is potential power, but acting correctly upon that knowledge is what truly gives you the power/freedom to succeed.

Do you know anyone who you view as more successful than you even though you feel like you’re smarter than them? What’s the difference between you and them? The actions that they took (and you took) to get to your respective spots in life.

Don’t be bitter. You can’t change the past. But you can do do something about it now to improve your situation. We can all win in life. It’s not a zero-sum game.

For those of you struggling through COVID-19, whether you are affected by the virus itself or the methods being implemented to flatten the curve, Hal Elrod has an affirmation from The Miracle Morning that can put this situation into proper perspective. His “overcoming adversity” affirmation goes like this…

“I know that where I am in my life, now, is both temporary and exactly where I need to be to learn what I must learn, so that I can become the person I need to be to create the life I truly want. Even when life is difficult – especially when life is difficult – the present moment is always an opportunity for me to learn, grow, and become better than I’ve been before. Just as others have done, I can turn my adversity into an advantage by accepting all that is outside my control – past, present, and future – so that I can give myself the freedom from emotional pain, be at peace, and create the life I truly want.”

Obviously, the struggle is real with COVID-19. People are dying and I do not take that lightly. But if you are young and relatively healthy, do not let yourself get down and out due to circumstances that are outside of your sphere of control. You cannot control if a loved one gets the virus, but you can control your actions to minimize your risk of getting it and spreading it to others. You can’t control if the government places a stay at home order, or if your job is furloughed, but you can control what you do with your time at home.

Make the most of this time now. Work on improving your relationships with others. Even if you can’t be with them in person (remember, stay six feet away!), you can reach out to them to see how they’re doing. Work on improving your home life – with your significant other, your children, your pets. What can you do today to be the best husband/wife possible? Or the best mom/dad possible? Work on improving your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual health, and your financial health. I think you get the point here. Use this time to your advantage. Your situation is temporary, but it is where you need to be to become the person you’ve dreamed of becoming. Overcome your adversity and be the hero of your journey!

Pain is inevitable. We will all face pain in our lives (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). But just because we feel pain, does not mean that we need to feel suffering. Suffering is a choice. It’s a mindset. Whatever our current circumstances are, we have the power to control how it affects us – we decide. We have the power to build a better future by changing our mindset today.

All around the world, countries are issuing different versions of self-isolating quarantines. It is important to remember that while some people view this time as a scary time or, just the opposite, as time off to do whatever they want, you should take this time to prioritize your health. See the tips below for a starter guide to improve our different kinds of health.

1. Get enough sleep. For those of you who are continually sleep-deprived, now is the time to take advantage of your lack of sleep. Getting more sleep now won’t make up for when you didn’t sleep before, but it will improve your memory, help your body recover more quickly, and boost your mood.

2. Move your body. You have no excuse not to exercise now – there is no long commute and you aren’t stuck in the office for 10+ hour days. With the gyms being closed, you can still go for a walk/bike ride, do body weight exercises (like pushups, squats, lunges, toe touches, sit-ups, etc), or do yoga (there are some great videos on YouTube).

3. Eat on a normal schedule. It’s going to be tempting to eat more frequently when you’re at home. You’re not on your normal schedule, but you should try your best to mimic your normal eating habits (unless they were already poor eating habits). Watch out that you don’t just eat because you’re bored. And when you go to the store, avoid buying junk food. I can’t help myself to eat poorly of junk food is around, so I remedy this by not buying any in the first place.

4. Get some fresh air. Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when you go outside and soak up some sunshine? Have you taken the time to breathe the fresh air after leaving an air conditioned building? It’s amazing. Go for a walk/hike. At night, look at the stars. Wake up early and watch the sun rise. Whatever you do, try not to be glued to screens all day. This will drive you crazy.

5. Improve your mind. Read/listen to a book. Write (either in a journal format, a short story, or finally get started on writing the book that you never had time for). Draw, paint, or color. Do puzzles. Take an online course or try the LinkedIn learning courses. Do anything to stay sharp. Don’t just use this time to binge watch tv or get caught up in social media (hint: you’ll never be fully caught up with it).

6. Dig into your finances. Are you feeling stressed because of a job lay-off or furlough? That’s understandable. But you can avoid this stress in the future by addressing it now. It will be hard work, but if you work Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps, you can put yourself to be in a position of strength, instead of weakness. And right now, he is offering Financial Peace University free for the next two weeks! Take advantage of your time off and get your finances in order now.

These are a few key tips that we can all follow to improve our lives during this trying time. Try these today and see if you feel any differently than yesterday. My guess is that you will feel better about your day, which is all we can ask for at this time.

If you have any suggestions for me or the rest of the group, be sure to add them in the comments!

Thanks and be well!

“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Who said that you can’t do this thing or that thing? Most of the time, nobody tells us that we can’t do something, but we impose that self-limiting belief on our own because we haven’t seen anyone personally do it. Or if someone has told you that you can’t do something, it’s because they either tried and failed or are jealous of your potential success.

Face your fears. Challenge yourself. Be ok messing up, as long as you’re pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and learning from the mistakes along the way. That is the only way that you’re going to live the life of your dreams and to do what you think cannot be done.

Don’t be afraid to fail. As John Wooden once said, “Failure isn’t fatal, but failure to change might be.”