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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of making your own green lights (today and every day).
Comment from Marie: We don't need permission from anyone else to follow our dreams, to live the life we've always dreamed of. Instead, we need to give ourselves permission. We need to say YES to our inner dreams, and say YES to taking the needed steps to attain that dream... no matter what others may think or say. Being true to ourselves, while still being loving and kind to others, is what will bring us joy and happiness.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
November 12, 2024
The focus for today is:
It’s my obligation to myself and those around me
to permit myself to make my own green lights in life.
Today's inspiration was written by Michael Thompson:
A part of me wishes I was more like the people who say they don’t have any regrets. I have loads of regrets. The ones that stick with me the most, though, aren’t from the times something didn’t pan out or I made a mistake that could have been avoided. Instead, they’re from the times I didn’t dare to try in the first place, the times when I succumbed to fear or gave more weight to the opinions of others over prioritizing my own internal signal.
It’s taken me a long time to learn this, but as long as we’re alive and capable, regrets aren’t even regrets—they’re reminders. Reminders that we can still make the time. Reminders that the choice is ours. Reminders that change is possible.
It’s our obligation to ourselves and those around us to permit ourselves to make our own green lights in life. If we don’t summon the courage to go after what we want, we’re robbing the world of our potential.
CONTINUE READING: Read the complete article here.
Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Being Bold in the Moments That Matter
By Michael Thompson.
Read the complete article here.
The focus for today: It’s my obligation to myself and those around me to permit myself to make my own green lights in life.
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RELATED BOOK: Shy by Design
Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out
by Michael Thompson.
In Shy by Design, Michael Thompson shares his inspiring journey of moving from being riddled with self-doubt due to his shyness and debilitating stutter to becoming a sought-after career coach, university leadership lecturer, and strategic communication advisor for top global business executives and entrepreneurs.
The author’s story of navigating the often loud world of sales and communication – while staying true to his shy way of being – will inspire you to embrace your unique strengths and see your “perceived” weaknesses through a more empowered lens. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned executive, or someone seeking personal growth, Shy by Design will provide you with the motivation and action steps to embrace shyness as the superpower that it is.
About the Author
Michael Thompson is a career coach, lecturer at EAE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, and strategic communication advisor to top business leaders worldwide. Growing up, his stutter and social anxiety kept him from pursuing his goals. By turning his supposed weaknesses into his greatest strengths, he developed a system of principles to help people express themselves more confidently and build meaningful relationships without sacrificing their nature. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Fast Company, Insider, Forbes, INC, MSN, and Apple News.Visit his website at MichaelThompson.art/
