Self Known

+ + + There's so much more I could add to this list, because I wish to be so many things. Heck, I could write a book series about what I want to be, and I'd die before I could even get it all out (seemingly dramatic, but very true). But if there's one thing I've learned over the course of the past few crazy months, it's that I'm here right now, being me right now . If these are the things I want to be, why I can't I just be them? I think part of me is still scared (of others and of success), which is why I keep holding back. Everything is a choice though - so, I have a choice here, don't I? I can choose to continue being afraid. Or I can choose to be who I want to be. What's your choice? xx Nicole Rose

Now that you've decided on a SMART goal , do you feel confident you'll complete it? If you're anything like me, you're probably wondering why you chose such a huge goal ( like, is this really necessary? Oh dear, I have so much work to do... ). You probably feel quite overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Well I have a secret to share with you guys. The trick to setting goals and feeling confident you'll complete them is so simple, it can be broken down into 3 easy steps. 1. Start at the end and work backward. When getting to work on your goal, it may seem daunting, overwhelming and (sometimes) impossible. Conducting a plan by working backward through the steps you need to take can be really helpful. Take my " write two more books goal " for example. What do I have to do before I can say I finished writing two books? I have to write two books. What do I have to do before I write two books? I have to write one book. What do I have to...