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"Dedicated to Women who expereince Quarterlife Crisis, Approval Addiction and Low Self-Esteem"


“You did what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better.” -Maya Angelou


"Dr. White is a Quarterlife Crisis Survivor"



Quick Start Guide


Hello Friend,

Congratulations on taking your first step. By deciding there is a goal that you want to achieve you have already taken that very important step.

I’m glad you’ve chosen to invest your time in reading and working through this coaching guide. It was designed to help you to partner with God and design your life around what is important to you. This is just one of many steps designed to draw you into your destiny. The next stage of your journey starts now.

My mission in life is to spread self awareness knowledge to as many people as possible.

That’s me in the photo below. I have spent this year searching for the best things to share with you that I thought could help bring you the most awareness. Much love and heart has been poured into this site, and I hope you’ll find something here that’ll makes your heart sing, brightens up your day, or helped you with a problem.

I created this site in intention to share my personal journey many of you know I am a survivor of my very own Quarterlife Crisis, Approval Addiction and Low Self Esteem and I wanted to share some things I’ve learned about various topics pertaining to reclaiming your life after being lost, confused and lacking direction in life — we all seek fulfillment, empowerment, relationships, creativity, and want to overcome ours fears — and ultimately how to reclaim our life.

My goal is to create a warm and loving space where we can reflect on our own lives through what I learned by counseling other people and my own personal story, and to find inspiration to be happy again.

Hope you find something here that speaks to you, and that your life shines a little brighter because of it. If you’re new, make sure you start at January post and work your way down to our current post and read our motivational quotes down the side of the page.

Welcome to our awareness sessions. Take whatever you need and leave the rest behind.

Love and Blessing

Dr. Nikki LeToya White



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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Feeling Stuck Try This!

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Dear Friend,

Last month we touch basis on “What do you want”. This month May’s lessons we will continue learning how to make the right choices for our lives. No more limits: No more Victimhhood. What do you want? What’s a right choice and how do you know if you’re making one? Well, a right choice is a decision you make because your intuition tells you it’s the right option for you, regardless of what other people say, or regardless of what other voices tells you such as the fearful voice inside your own mind.

Let’s get started…

When was the last time you contemplated the state of your self- that which is essentially you or is particular to you, that which differentiates you from everyone else?

Every human on Earth is made of many elements that need to be cared for- your health, your spirit, your energy, your self-expression. These are the many parts that make you happy and whole.

As women and mothers, we have finely tuned radar for noticing when our children don’t quite seem like themselves or when our husband is being selfish. Many of us fail to notice our own selves, unless it is to glorify our extremes of selflessness, as we achieve the daily rigors of tending to the souls and needs of our loved ones. Even our most basic needs and wants are sometimes accommodated only with guilt.

Today I would like for you to put yourself first. Take a moment to be alone and to explore.

Consider this question:

If you had a million dollars what would you do with it?

What else do you want out of life? Dream. Dream Big! You can have everything you want out of life as long as you can see it…Right now!

Write down your hopes and dreams. Tell me-just how good could your life be?

“How good could it be?”

Could you visualize your life as you being…Slimmer, stronger, healthier, and sexier?
Imagine yourself-relaxed, happy, at peace with your spirit, expressive, funny, singing, laughing, and creating.

Let yourself have what you need.

Let yourself be who you are. Not just who you’ve become or who others expect you to be.

I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya

LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya

Priorities- Reshape your Life

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Dear Friend,

Humans naturally strive for growth and love. Unfulfilled needs create anxiety, frustration, anger, and resentment. (As the saying goes, resentment is the poison we take to punish them.) What you need to become aware of is that your needs could be at different levels at a time.

For instances our basic needs consist of survival: food, shelter, and air. Other needs consist of self actualization, self-esteem, social acceptance & security.

Many people have other needs such as the need to paint, manage property or become political involved. Others may simply need recognition for what they are doing, so they can get satisfaction and strive to do more.

The bottom line is we must learn to pin point our needs in order to live and feel happier and more at peace. It is important to realize the values of your unmeet needs and to understand that it is a justifiable use of your time to address them.

To do this

First, acknowledge the fact that you have to start where you are, meeting your own needs first. No one can do this for you. YOU ONLY KNOW THE CONTEXT OF LIFE THAT MAKES YOUR HEART SINGS

Here’s a short list to get you started to identify concepts of needs you may desire to embrace into your lifestyle. Choose three to work into your daily life.

Personal needs
Get fit
Get therapy
Keep a creative journal
Quit smoking
Find a room of your own
Dress better
Write/paint/create
Live without fear

Relationship needs
Create a weekly date night
Go out with friends more
Address issues with parents/sibling/in-laws
Seek romance after divorce
Learn to depend less on your husband or partner
Call family members
Teach your kids a skill
Decorate bedroom
Get marriage counseling
Reconnect with friends

Work/ Community
Go freelance
Start a company
Run for public office
Volunteer at a homeless shelter
Write your memoir
Donate your professional skills-therapy, accounting, copywriting, teaching, public speaking
Begin a writing career
Earn a professional certificate/or degree
Take a career seminar
Raise hourly rates
Transition to a new career
Re-enter the workforce
Do what you love to do
Develop social skills

When you are ready, write down what you want for yourself. Don’t worry if you’ll do these things is unclear at this time. Don’t even worry if you only have a general idea about the things you want to create in your life. When you step out of your comfort zone and try new things life will make you aware of other things you may want to try.

Exercise time!!!

List Top 3 needs

Personal needs
1.
2.
3.

Relationship needs
1.
2.
3.

Work/Community needs
1.
2.
3.

Ask yourself:

Is this truly an important goal for me?

Personal yes or no
Relationship yes or no
Work/Community yes or no

Am I pulling up short? Am I ready to commit? If not now, when?

Remember that, no great or significant change happens quickly or easily. You must stay committed. But there is a powerful force for change deep inside you waiting to be born.

I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya

LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya

Expectations Affirmations: This article is Part 1 of 4

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Dear Friend,

Quarterlife Crisis and life adversity are a sure way to wake your conscious up. You begin to question your destiny. Your life choices. Your meaning and purpose of life. You may feel queasy, uneasy, striving for more out of life.

You start to say, “Is this all there is to life?”

Unfortunately, you can’t overcome this awkwardness until you figure out what it is that you want to accomplish in this lifetime. Last month we discuss different varieties to seek the things you desired.

This month we will continue, only adding some affirmation and visualizing exercises to help you create the life you want to create.

The first step involves Ridding Expectations.

Expectations are important because it’s the biggest roadblock we encounter. It cause pressure and stress when we feel we need to be or do certain things. We all have many expectations about life and ourselves. Some are positive and some are negative. Depending upon which we choose to focus upon will determine what shall manifest in our lives.

For example,

I’m supposed to marry and have kids by age 30.

I’m supposed to stay in the city I grew up in because that’s where my support system is.

I’m supposed to make all A’s on my school work.

I’m supposed to grow up to be a doctor or school teacher because that‘s what my parents are.

I’m supposed to be a size 5.

I’m supposed to dress a certain way.

I’m supposed to exceed what my mother achieved but not question or doubt her choices.

Why? Why? Why?

Why are you supposed to do these things?


I’ll tell you why.

Because other people told you that this is what you are supposed to do. What would happen if you did not follow their demands and dared to live life as your heart desired? You would be extremely happy and guilty thinking they are mad or disappointed in you.

Well, if you think this way you will never lead the life you desire. Worried about what other people think of you cause much unhappiness in your life. Break the cycle. Do what you love and care less about what other people think of you.

The bottom line is we must understand that other people's expectations about us directly and immediately affect our behaviour is a vital component in understanding how we can come to be quite different people across various social situations. The message here is our behaviour is partly derived from how others view us.

The key is to be your authentic self and don’t change who you are and how you act just because you feel you are expected to act or behave a certain way in the present of certain people.

Expectations Affirmation


I love myself. I know that only good awaits me at every turn.

I let go of all Expectations.

I am pleased with who I am in this moment and I am willing to change to become an even better me.

I expect good things from life. Life always brings me positive experiences.

I believe in miracles. Miracles happen to me frequently.


I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya

LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this
too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya

Belief Systems: This article is Part 2 of 4

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Dear Friend,

Sometimes in life we are fortunate enough to find our purpose, but a way to fulfill that purpose isn't always necessarily provided with your purpose.  This is when you have to take a look at your belief systems.

Belief systems are important because they affect our life circumstances, what one thinks and feel becomes their reality.

My question to you is. Who is doing the thinking for you?

What we believe and what we are told to believe often become enmeshed in our heads. Often, we are unaware of all our beliefs until we stop, think, and actually write them down.

For example, you’d write, “I believe I should be financial secure before starting a family or I believe money come easily when you give freely. The question is which statement or belief is true for you.

Or!

Your beliefs could be someone else belief such as, “My parents believe I should have kids before I turn 30 years old. My parents say, “Money only comes from hard work.”

I had to learn to recognize that many of the beliefs I would speak aloud wasn’t really my thinking at all not actual, my personal truths, it took a while but I learn to rid the beliefs of my childhood and of other people that did not fit into my personal adult life. I was now creating for myself.

To create a life the key things that you must pay close attention to are:

1. Discover Your Purpose (What you love)
2. Right down a list of ways that you can work in your purpose
3. Create a plan of action
4. Execute your plan
5. Enjoy yourself

Here are some examples of beliefs:

My family believes in traditional religions and has no tolerant for anything else.

As I have learned to grow in find my true self. I am not dedicated to naming my self as a traditional religion name such a Baptist or Methodist etc. I go to a different variety of churches it all depends on the topic at hand. (I am in the season of learning and seeking the word therefore I go where my spirit get the most growth. 

I am in tune with my higher self and think of myself as spiritual and not rooted into a name. My name doesn’t define my relationship with God. We all have a relationship with God but take different routines to get there and terms of how to grow spiritual.

For example, I love Joyce Meyers. I love Creflo Dollar. I love TD Jakes. I love Paula White and I also love Silva Browne, Gandhi, Buddha, Louise Hay, and Dr. Wayne Dyer. They all teach me something that gets me closer to God I just prefer not to label myself. That’s an example of my belief. I don’t go to a certain church because that’s where my family or friends go. I think for myself and move forwards from my own decisions.

It is now time to reframe the beliefs that are not in line with who you truly are and what you truly want. These beliefs keep you in the life you are expected to live, rather then the one you want to live.

To start make a list of 6 ways to finish the sentence “I should”.
For example, “I should look for a job that is aligned with my interest and talents. Then read each one beginning each sentence with “I should...”
Then ask why?

You see, Louise Hay explain in her book You Can Heal Your Life. That she believes that “should” is one of the most damaging words in our language. Every time we use should, we are, in effect, saying “wrong.” either we are wrong or we are going to be wrong. I don't think we need more wrongs in our life. We need to have more freedom of choice. In her opinion she would like to take the word should and remove it from the vocabulary forever. I agree totally! Louise believes “should” can be replaced with the word “could”. Could gives us choices, and we are never wrong.

Now I would like you to reread the list “one item at a time”, except this time to begin each sentence by saying, “If I really wanted to, I could____.” Then ask Why haven't you?

The Point of this exercise is to make you become aware of people pleasing or in other words the expectations of others:

The bottom line is, “You never want to do this you were only trying to please other people.”

With this exercise you have the “Free Will to “Release the feeling of “being wrong” because they are not fitting someone else's standards.”

Self Belief Affirmations:

I release the pattern in me that created this. I am at peace. I am worthwhile.

I give my self permission to change.

I easily and comfortably release that which I no longer need I life.

I believe in my own power to change.

I move forward, free from the past. I am safe.

I trust the process of life.

I forgive and release the past. I move into joy.

Credit to: Exercise and affirmations. Louise Hay You Can Heal Your Life, 1999 and Louise Hay and Friends Modern-Day Miracles, 2010.


I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya

LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya

How to Stop Overextending Yourself: This article is Part 3 of 4

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Dear Friend,

Projects, projects, projects.  Do you take on too many projects?  Too many jobs?  Too much of anything in your life?  I am terrible about this, to be honest.
Even if you are doing things that you enjoy and love doing, if you overextend yourself and take on too much, it becomes burdensome.

For example, stress overload comes from the day-in-day-out dealing with too much pressure. It's the result of too many demands and too little time, and the frustration of not always being able to get things to come out right.
Knowing that stress is hammering away at your mind and body is the first, and most important, step towards doing something about it.
Just yesterday I was focusing on writing, packing my kids clothes for their trip to Florida to visit my mother and getting ready to entertain some guest for our Memorial Day Bar-B-Q. I had a lot on my plate-not to add my friend wanted me to stop by to visit her mom who was in town for the holiday.
I already hand my plate full but could not seem to say “No” to everyone request of me. Until my body let everyone know that enough was enough. Yes, my friend I collasped right their in front of everyone from pure burnout.
 But, it is inevitable that I take on too much. Once I get behind, then I sort of get depressed that I am not keeping up to the schedule that I expect from myself. However my friend, this blog is to help you make better choices. Do as I say not as I do. We all fall behind and make mistakes, but the key is to learn from them. Overextending myself is a lesson that I am still learning from.
What about you?  Does this sort of “over extension” happen in your life?  Maybe it’s your work, as it is for me.  Maybe it’s a hobby or something else in your life.
The bottom line is to become aware in this area and try your best to balance your projects. The key is to practice “SELF CARE”. Below are ways to tell if you are overextending yourself.

Symptoms fall into three broad areas: physical, emotional and relational. Here are the common symptoms in each category.
* Physical: Sleep disturbances; back, shoulder or neck pain; tension or migraine headaches; upset or acid stomach, cramps, heartburn; weight gain or loss; eating disorders; hair loss; and fatigue.
* Emotional: Nervousness, anxiety; depression, moodiness; irritability, frustration; memory problems; feeling out of control; and substance abuse.
*Relational symptoms: Frequent job changes; road rage; domestic or workplace violence; overreactions; isolation from social activities; conflict with co-workers or employers; domestic or workplace violence; overreactions; increased arguments; isolation from social activities; and conflict with co-workers or employers.
Affirmation for Overextending Yourself:

"I am honest and open with myself and others"
“I choose to make positive healthy choices for myself”
“When I believe in myself, so do others”
“I express my needs and feelings”
“I choose love, joy and freedom, open my heart and allow wonderful things to flow into my life.”
 I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya


LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya

How to Become More Independent: This article is Part 4 of 4

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Dear Friend,

Developing a positive mindset is one of the most powerful life strategies there is. Using powerful positive thinking techniques, visualizations and positive affirmations, it is possible to achieve whatever you want. However, learning how to become independent is the most useful skill I can teach you.

At a personal level it will transform your life, your health and renew the joy and passion for life. Imagine waking up each morning, bursting with excitement, energy and joy for the new day! Independence really is that powerful...

If you are unsure of what you want these 7 steps should be the foundation of getting your life started. Once this is done it will give you a sense of responsibility, meaning, and accountability. Then you can start on working on dream building the life you wish to create.

These steps may seem simply but the truth of the matter many people I have counsel haven’t completed these steps they still depend on family members in many of these areas.

You would be surprise how many twenty something and even thirty something who still does not have a checking account. So, please do not judge or think these steps are ridiculous.

 To some people this is a major start to independence. If you have completed these steps Congratulations You are one step ahead of the game. Like it or not many people still need help and guidance in these simple areas. Thank the person who gave you advice or told you that these steps are essential for your future.


Find a job and get hired. It might be comfortable to skip out on working and stay at your parents' house, but it will not develop you as an individual, unless you are going to school or college full-time with parents supporting your efforts. Without your own, independent life, eventually, you'll realize just how stagnant and depressing your life can become, if you don't detach from your parents.


Sign up for a bank account. Most banks offer a checking and savings account together, in one convenient package. Some companies, institutions, and organizations will require you to have at least a checking account (some only pay employees via direct deposit electronically, not by a pay check). Money you earn that isn't necessary for your own expenses should be put into a savings account until you're ready to be independent. Always pay yourself first then pay your bills. 10% is a good start.

Save money; pay yourself. Save as much as is reasonably possible. This will help you create an emergency fund, since life can be unpredictable at times. Improve the quality of your life by putting aside a set amount of money each month. There are such things as accidents, which can occur when you least expect it.

Rid the bad influences in your life. Don't break friendships unless absolutely necessary. Learn to keep a healthy distance. Even if those friends are "totally cool," they may only hold you back from breaking out on your own. Also, if you feel that your friends will hold you back in life, move on.

Make some better/smarter friends (while loving your old friends). You may decide to move to another city or state to find opportunities. Feelings of homesickness are only temporary, but making progress (which defines success) may last a life time. Always keep in touch and start soicalizing early in your new city to find at least one new friend to avoid homesickness.

Rent your own place. Nothing says independent like having your dwelling even if it is just a room at or near your work or college. It may be difficult, but keep working so you can have your own place. This will encourage you to hoist yourself out of the life depending on parents or a boyfreind, as a routine in which you are stuck.

Be determined. Never doubt that you can make progress, even if there are setbacks -- advance again. Consider that progress toward your goals is how to measure your kind of success. Discover your interests and direction in life, then define your goals to get there. The person who can stop you from doing things that move toward your own goals is yourself

Stay in school or get training in a good trade or improve abilities and skills. Learn a trade -- to begin a real career (not just for money, or you may get stuck in a dead-end line of work). Give college a chance; even one year of college. Earn a degree or a trade school diploma by suspending some activities that pull you down into a trap/rut. Online learning is a good options if you need to contuine to work while attending school.

Real Talk: Try to do more things on your own like getting out more without your partner, create your own space.
Becoming independent  is an enlightening experience. You become self-sufficient and do things for others without expectations of something in return. You are no longer needy and become utterly grateful for all the things people have done for you in the past. Becoming independent is a time of harmony because you develop that philosophy or belief system that will carry you throughout the rest of your life. When you love yourself and who you are, you will savor and enjoy both life's pain and pleasures.
How do you know you have become more accountable for your life? When you are able to give advice and help others do the same. Becoming independent yourself is not easy. If you have never felt connected to who you are, always dependent on your family and do not know what you want out of life, being independent will be hard. The first step is always the hardest, but after that hill, you will be smooth sailing to discovering who you are and what you want out of life. Make a goal to look for a job , then step out in search for a place to stay, then search inside yourself  for something you want to achieve whether being in a play or starting your own business or even a book club.
The bottom line is your family is an important support system, but once you're an adult, you need to learn how to provide for yourself.

Affirmation for becoming more independent:

I love and approve of myself
I am capable and competent and in the perfect place.
New doors are opening all the time.
It is safe for me to go beyond my parents’ limitations.
It is safe for me to grow up. I now handle my own life with joy and ease.
My family is loving and supportive
I take responsibility for my own life. I am free.
I deserve to have a wonderful life.

I hope this helps. Till next time!!!

Love and Blessing

LeToya

LeToya White is the founder of The Light of Day, INC. a research center that develops personal development and life tools that help people overcome the adversity of life. If you have moved to a new city…don't know many people, don’t have any friends, are stuck in a rut, feel trapped, performance is trending low, lost your drive for life, or have insecurities please feel free to contact me at lightofdayinc@yahoo.com for a free consultation or visit http://www.lightofdayinc.com/.

 Things to think about, Life will always have challenges just remember this too shall pass. Your ultimate goals and objectives you have set out for your life resolves around your fears, anxiety or low self-confidence. Do you have a sense for which one of these may be causing the hiccups you mention? If so you have the first step to getting out of your rut.

Many of my clients respond to their problem with this statement, “Every time I say to myself I need to make a change, it always backfires and I end up going one step forward, 500 steps back.”

Do you feel this way, if so you are not alone!

The truth is when you get the feelings that your goals are impossible to reach, do you believe it has to do with the goals you have selected or with uncertainties/fears/negative challenges that impact your belief that you will get there?

When this happens you need to try harder to put yourself in situations that will create opportunity of change. Not only will doing something for change and the enjoyment of it help get out of your mental rut; it will give you a new opportunity to form relationships and friends… breaking down your fear boosting self confidence are all supported by the willingness to change.

I look forward from hearing from you!!!

Love and Blessing LeToya