Creative Mindset: marketing

So that you never lose your way!.

Real confidence, is a remarkable depth, present in anyone. And in the right circumstances, is nurtured, encouraged, and strengthened.

Confidence is a light-bearing power which emanates from within you. One which is attached to a deep sense of knowing, and is consistently enabled by a positive source, or charge.
To always remain elevated in your thoughts, moods, and emotions, its vital to be in the realm of what gives you that power source, constantly.
Including doing what you most enjoy. And only being surrounded and supported by the people who care enough for you, to entirely make that happen

Jealous, insecure people, will never be the right fit for your growth. They will only ever serve to continuously bring you down, in any way possible. Without having any real idea or understanding of who you really are.
Its unfortunate, but thats the reality. So, its best to avoid these types, at all cost. The less energy you give them, the better off you'll be, moving forward.

Its essential to grow from an uplifting space, exclusively, as you only continue to strengthen, to newer heights. While remaining solidly grounded, in what you know.

Nothing else ever comes remotely close, when you're focused on something you're passionate about.

Ever wondered how differently you felt around a positive change? How more energized you became, once you made that mental shift in your thinking?
If something is getting you down, or stressing you out, STOP!

Remove yourself from the situation, or find a meaningful distraction and realign your thoughts to a much higher energy source.
Reverse the cycle of negative energy and deflect it back. You can deflect something by applying the opposite in huge doses, or a little at a time, whichever is more manageable for you.

There are several techniques around to aid in re-grouping your mental energy. Its necessary to shift your thoughts, and re-align properly, and quickly. Otherwise you'll find yourself feeling depleted and exhausted.

For example, if something has caused you pain, in some way, use it, be inspired by it. And change its direction, to help strengthen you, instead.
Look for the underlying message that was in that experience, to not only help with your own understanding, but to help someone else's, as well.
Its not only healing, but, its perhaps a real indicator of whats truly missing out there, in the first place. And maybe, you just may have the answer.

Recently, I had another major setback, one of life's many, on the long road of 'what it means to be human, in every way possible'. The setback, I view as a test to be thrown into, in order to gauge the resilience factor. Believe me, with all the personal challenges I've been through, over the years, you'll be surprised how I manage to keep myself going... time after time.

So, how did I manage to get over this hurdle, eventually, this time round??.....

By simply remembering what it is, that gives the greatest strength. My creative works. This is something no-one else has any control over, and is impartial. It offers levels of complete freedom, which nothing in this world can ever quite give me. It makes me happy, and satisfies my spiritual core. So its something which I value very highly.

Its also interesting just 'who' exactly shows up in your life to help you through those 'crushing' times. In my case, it was just 1 person, and was a stranger to me. But, he more than made up for 100 others. And for that, he has my respect.

We are the clothes we wear.

Everything internal, is reflected external. So, if one is feeling like 'crap', then, you'll hardly see the conscious effort to keep up with appearances, especially in detail.

We kind of tend to let ourselves 'go' a bit. With little or no concern for what any other thinks. We become overly consumed with self-defeating thoughts and doubts, to really give a toss how it appears to others.

But, thankfully, that phase passes. In time, it does pass.
Even, making little efforts, daily, with simple steps, go a long way toward getting back to feeling better, within yourself.

Personally, I focus on creating.... I wanted a more practical solution for many issues which are affecting so many others out there too. And this is what I came up with.

" ** Boundless Creative**

My other new Creative Project. Click through the link, above, to find out what its all about. I hope you'll be surprised !!

Its taken some time to create the above site, and its been keeping me busy.....but essentially, it is a new business, for the sole purpose of continuing to help others.
And thats how to turn negatives mindsets into positive ones. By taking the adversity, or challenges and obstacles, then deciding to do something about it. Not just thinking it, or saying it, but actually actioning a stand!!

What are your thoughts? Do you agree, or disagree?

And again, if you enjoyed reading this, and other writings I've put 'out there', then do leave a comment, to let others know "how, perhaps, you deal with challenges?"', or, feel free to follow, or, share this with someone you know, who may find inspiration from it.

My writings have received almost 2,ooo reads, so a huge thanks to those of you who continue to come by. It means alot. And its always my hope that you find some inspiration from these.
Until next time, go out and make someone Happy with your gorgeous self !!
You know you're the light, to make that happen!

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And Learning to Stand Out!!

With so many people competing for the same work positions, and the countless hours spent in online recruitment websites, sending off countless 'cover letters, C.V or Resumes and References to all the listed job vacancies, the hours of phone canvassing, to prospective employers, sifting and applying through local newspaper job ads, door knocking whole industries even, for just one glimmer of hope - it could almost leave you feeling defeated - especially if it comes to 'very little' for all your efforts - not even an acknowledging 'call-back' or a 'thanks for applying.....but....'

If this is how its been for you lately, then take heart - its times like these, when 'whole industries need inventing', just so YOU can fill the top spot, and to stop searching in vain for the elusive 'needle-in-a-haystack' syndrome.
Time to step outside that 'closed' and limited world of 'chasing one's tail', and instead CREATE a NEW world of perfect career, with endless possibilities, and income to match. Time to create your own 'needle', and to heck with the rest of the 'haystack'! And,... at least you have more of a chance, to be discovered by a metal detector, because you're made of different stuff, altogether.
The point being, you can become incredibly innovative, in your pursuit of individual expression, and ultimate freedom.

The only mystery to any of this really....is deciding - What do YOU want to Specialise In?
If you're through with competing with hundreds of others, for 1 job....If you're frustrated with knowing exactly what you're good at, and no one else seems to recognise it....If you still remain hopeful, and optimistic, even in these uncertain times, then you owe it to your own sense of well-being, self-esteem, and confidence to begin setting yourself apart, with an interesting and creative 'Point Of Difference', that will make a huge 'impact' in how others see you, and catch the eye of prospective clients, or future employers.

By simply defining yourself, and your skills, accurately, this will help to create the perfect work environment, and job description, for you. With constant defining, and aligning, with whats in your heart and mind to do, then gradually, you begin to Custom Build Yourself a Job or Industry, just by believing it can be done. Especially one, which perhaps previously, you tried applying to, amongst many other applicants, in a job vacancy advertisement, only to find you weren't quite the 'right' fit, according to someone else's opinion. Or, one which was never advertised, but you were always interested in, and curious about.

Well, give yourself full permission to 'jump the queue', and create your own job vacancy, that only you can fill. One perfectly matching your specialised skill and knowledge. Because YOU wrote the Job Description, to match YOU exactly. You didn't wait to be asked to attend some 'hopeful job interview', outside of your control, praying to land a job - no,... you by-passed that whole process, and hired yourself as the best person for the newly created position, anyway, because you Custom-Built it, only for you. One that came from your own mind, and heart, because you care enough for yourself, and loved ones, to at least try.

This too has been my story, based on frustration with a job market, which never gave me a decent 'look in'. Having worked intensively for many dedicated years in a technical industry - the recession, soon saw to it, that I wouldn't anymore. And regardless of experience, and highly technical and legislative knowledge, of an industry,...no job, previously applied for, battered an eyelid.....until very recently...but,... more on that later, in this post.

Our household suffered the consequence of this, as a result. Things were lost from our lives, which we worked hard to gain, as is always the case, when relying on something, outside your control, for livelihood.
So, when my morale got low, from all the fall-out, I instead used it as a 'spring board' to jump into study. With a view to gain new insight into business creation and management.

Once studies were completed, it gave me a new perspective, motivation and inspiration, to apply the newly acquired knowledge into creating businesses, or custom-building a job, especially tailor-made, to suit my skill base 'wish list'.

My wish list initially consisted of mainly these:

1) Create income from what I love to do
2) Create, build and maintain a body of personal works
3) Specialise in chosen field
4) Create National and International awareness
5) Establish brand
6) Live the Dream!

Long hours of commitment, dedication, perseverance, persistence and focus, have all accumulated into what I've managed to achieve so far.
Often 'clocking up' well over 30 hours, some weeks, of unpaid time, just to see something worthwhile through, and to inch closer to a lifestyle, I only imagined, was possible.

Many several websites later, all with a dedicated body of work....and one, in particular which is number 1 on the Google listings, out of a search of over
10 . 5 million, & is high on both Bing and Yahoo search engines - I think I can safely say,... I've achieved at least 4 target goals on my wish list. Something which I'm grateful for, and has been hugely rewarding, on a personal level.
Things will only get better, over time. And hopefully, far exceed all my initial expectations.

Its all about taking control of your situation, and not settle for anything less. Especially when there are way better things on the horizon, that you can have a direct hand in creating.

"A giant's path is defined - They see the horizon, from where they stand"
Tina Aiono

Become that giant, and widen your perspective - not only do you see whats ahead, but you also develop peripheral vision too, and begin to see whats all around.
And, as you begin to see everything, so too, everything begins to see you!

Futher, about the matter I mentioned previously, regarding having applied for a particular job... Anyway, I went to an interview, last year in October, the interview wasn't successful as they hired someone else. But, the initial impression left, at that interview, impressed the employer, that, just this morning, I recieved a 'call-back'...and.... was basically offered the job, as the company is fast expanding, and I came a close second, from their initial interviews, from last year.
This of course is exciting news, and am very happy with the situation.

Because nothing can be predicted, and it could have gone either way,...I'm glad to have utilized the time, last year, to set up and establish all my other goals, and to create the awareness and presence, in something I love...Art & Creativity, Design, and Writing... I will continue to manage and operate my creative projects, even while I work the new full-time job, which in these times, am hugely grateful to have the opportunity for,... but, I'll very much be living for my passion of the Creative Arts, still!
I'll not let it go. Everything is possible.

And funnily enough, just on the eve of recieving this late 'call-back' recently, from the old job interview, from last year, in a whole other industry....I'd actually just put finishing touches on my 'trademark' & Logo for my other niche business venture.....which is on the verge of 'Launching'.... Will it all be too much for me now?.....Am very much of the belief, Everything Is Possible....I can work, full-time, & continue to manage the other projects.... Besides, I've dedicated so much time & effort in establishing a presence, and awareness, and aligning with my core competencies, I'll not give up on it, now!

So, at this juncture,.. don't ever give up on yourself, your dreams, and aspirations.

Keep going with your plans, and utilize your time accurately. Continue to build your perfect position in life, no matter what.. And trust yourself, to always achieve, what YOU set out to do.

"Fear not, what they think you can't do, but, trust only, in what you know you can"
Tina Aiono