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Eight reasons keeping a journal can help you.

1. Keeping a journal requires us to write out our goals.

2. A journal serves as a permanent record of our progress.

3. Writing requires us to think through the whys and the hows.

4. A journal proves we have solved problems in the past.

5. Keeping a journal naturally reminds us to articulate next steps.

6. Writing reminds us to think beyond the obvious.

7. A private journal provides accountability.

8. A written account allows our story to inspire others.

Keep a journal. Write your thoughts down.

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Determine what gives you passion.

Eight ways to discover your passion:

1 . Slow down when we slow down, we are able to tap into the best version of ourselves. This means practicing yoga, going for daily walks, or setting aside time each day to meditate. Slowing down allows you to quiet the outside voices and listen to yourself.

2. Change your story. If we can identify our self-limiting stories (I’m not good enough;I don’t deserve to be happy, etc.), then we can begin writing new stories that aregrounded in confidence and courage, and map out actions that move us from one toanother.

3. Own your uniqueness. We are here for a reason. No one else has your unique blendof talents, wisdom, strength, skills and creativity.

4. Cultivate confidence, if we are continually telling ourselves we can’t, then we willnever believe we can.

5. Find the themes, recognizing the recurring themes in our lives creates a pattern forus to either follow or change. What themes or lessons seem to constantly surface inyour life?

6. Write ideas flow more freely when we write without an agenda. New inspiration mayappear unexpectedly and it becomes easier to connect the dots.

7. Focus on the fun, sometimes we get wrapped up in the expectations we set forourselves. We focus on the details and the to-do lists instead of what is important.What do you love to do? If money were limitless, what would you be doing today?

8. Push past fear, it’s so alluring to tell ourselves that we’ll go after what we want whenwe have more experience, more money, or more time, but the truth is, that will neverhappen. We must identify these excuses as masks for our fear. It’s only when we getclear on our fears and recognize how they are holding us back that we can moveforward.

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Create a vision board.Create a vision board.Creating a sacred space that displays what you want actually does bring it to life. What we focus on expands. When we create a vision board and place it in a space where you see it often, you essentially end up doing short visualization exercises throughout the day. The purpose of your vision board is to bring everything on it to life. Your vision board helps you identify your vision and give it clarity, as well as keep your attention on your intentions,

Think about what your goals are in the following areas: relationships, career and finances, home, travel, personal growth (including spirituality, social life, education) and health. The big secret to creating a vision board that works is it should focus on how you feel, not just on things you want.

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An affirmation is, simply, positive self-talk. It’s a statement about yourself or your situation phrased in the present tense as if the statement is already true. Affirmations work to help us change. One method to start creating very personal affirmations is to identify your negative self-talk and beliefs. Create affirmations out of those beliefs. Begin using the new affirmations, and see the “magic” gradually unfold.

Positive affirmations are critical to positive thinking! Positive thinking is essential for joy and happiness. Keep in mind as you choose those that resonate in YOUR spirit that for an affirmative to be effective, it needs to be present tense, positive, personal and specific.

Create positive a�rmations that resonate in your spirit.

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Eight ways to discover your passion:

1 . Slow down when we slow down, we are able to tap into the best version ofourselves. This means practicing yoga, going for daily walks, or setting aside time each day to meditate. Slowing down allows you to quiet the outside voices and listen to yourself.

2. Change your story. If we can identify our self-limiting stories (I’m not good enough; I don’t deserve to be happy, etc.), then we can begin writing new stories that aregrounded in confidence and courage, and map out actions that move us from one to another.

3. Own your uniqueness. We are here for a reason. No one else has your unique blend of talents, wisdom, strength, skills and creativity.

4. Cultivate confidence, if we are continually telling ourselves we can’t, then we will never believe we can.

5. Find the themes, recognizing the recurring themes in our lives creates a pattern for us to either follow or change. What themes or lessons seem to constantly surface in your life?

6. Write ideas flow more freely when we write without an agenda. New inspiration mayappear unexpectedly and it becomes easier to connect the dots.

7. Focus on the fun, sometimes we get wrapped up in the expectations we set for ourselves. We focus on the details and the to-do lists instead of what is important. What do you love to do? If money were limitless, what would you be doing today?

8. Push past fear, it’s so alluring to tell ourselves that we’ll go after what we want when we have more experience, more money, or more time, but the truth is, that will neverhappen. We must identify these excuses as masks for our fear. It’s only when we getclear on our fears and recognize how they are holding us back that we can moveforward.

Take a class or attend a lecture series.Become a life-long learner. Learning something new or getting educated in a different field of study stimulates the mind and motivates new thinking. New learning inspires and empowers you to gain the confidence to try new things. Knowledge is Power.

Reasons to become a life-long learner: you’ll earn more, you’ll be more interesting, you’ll be a better leader, you’ll be independent and handy and life-long learning keeps your brain healthy.

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Networking is a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. The act of making contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships. Networking is based on the question, “How can I help, and not “What can I get”?

While a great resume and cover letter are still essential to landing your dream job, networking with a large diverse group of people can help you find the openings you are looking for much more quickly.

Join a networking group.

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This means a particular way of thinking. The established set of attitudes held by someone. It’s a collection of your thoughts and beliefs that shape your thought habits. Your thought habits affect how you think, what you feel, and what you do. Your mindset impacts how you make sense of the world, and how you make sense of you.

Change your mindset.

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A challenge can bring out the best in people by helping them grow. All of us are immersed in change. It is empowering to realize that we are all living in a constant state of flux and that this is a normal process of life. When you understand that the only constancy in our lives is change, you can let go of the need for control, and allow life to flow.

Let go of feeling like you aren’t making progress fast enough. No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow your progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. Choose to let each of your experiences today be a gateway to an even brighter tomorrow.

Expand your border. Challenge yourself.

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Each moment describes who you are, and gives you the opportunity to decide if that’s who you want to be. Life is a journey, a becoming, a growing, a process. There are no mistakes, only different varieties of ways to experience life and remember more of who we are. We make choices based on our past, our belief systems, our values, and perhaps even the collective consciousness that’s engrained in our DNA.

We always choose what we believe as the best possible choice in any given situation. Instead of directing energy toward the past by berating ourselves up over “mistakes”, why not ask, “What is the lesson? What can be learned from this experience?”

Don’t allow people to box you in based on their limited beliefs of themselves.

We are all part of the big puzzle of life and each of us holds a special puzzle piece no one else has. Everyone has a unique purpose here. Let go of thinking there is a perfecttime to achieve your goals. You can’t keep waiting for the perfect moment-it doesn’texist. You must dare to do it today because life is too short to wonder what could havebeen.

An intention will help create more clarity in your life. Setting an intention is likedrawing a map of where you wish to go, it becomes the driving force of higherconsciousness. Without an intention there is no map, and you’re just driving down a road with no destination in mind. Listed below are 10 intentions to consider, as you move toward your goals and dreams. Keep these three important points in mind as you set your intention:

1. Keep it positive.

2. Make sure it can evolve. Make sure your intention or goal can easily be adjusted.

3. Aim for the short term. You can still think of the big picture just divide your long

term intention into a shorter ones instead.

We are all part of the big puzzle of life and each of us holds a special puzzle piece no one else has. Everyone has a unique purpose here. Let go of thinking there is a perfect time to achieve your goals. You can’t keep waiting for the perfect moment-it doesn’t exist. You must dare to do it today because life is too short to wonder what could have been.

An intention will help create more clarity in your life. Setting an intention is like drawing a map of where you wish to go, it becomes the driving force of higher consciousness. Without an intention there is no map, and you’re just driving down a road with no destination in mind. Listed below are 10 intentions to consider, as you move toward your goals and dreams. Keep these three important points in mind as you set your intention:

1. Keep it positive.

2. Make sure it can evolve. Make sure your intention or goal can easily be adjusted.

3. Aim for the short term. You can still think of the big picture just divide your long

term intention into a shorter ones instead.

Mentally set the intention to achieve your goals.

We are all part of the big puzzle of life and each of us holds a special puzzle piece no one else has. Everyone has a unique purpose here. Let go of thinking there is a perfect time to achieve your goals. You can’t keep waiting for the perfect moment-it doesn’t exist. You must dare to do it today because life is too short to wonder what could have been.

An intention will help create more clarity in your life. Setting an intention is like drawing a map of where you wish to go, it becomes the driving force of higher consciousness. Without an intention there is no map, and you’re just driving down a road with no destination in mind. Listed below are 10 intentions to consider, as you move toward your goals and dreams. Keep these three important points in mind as you set your intention:

1. Keep it positive.

2. Make sure it can evolve. Make sure your intention or goal can easily be adjusted.

3. Aim for the short term. You can still think of the big picture just divide your long

term intention into a shorter ones instead.

Donna Newman-Robinson is passionate about living her legacy every day. Now she lives to help other individuals do the same. After retiring from her stellar career of 20 years serving in the US Army, she is now seen as one of the go-to success coaches for women veterans that need assistance transitioning back to civilian life after years of serving in the armed forces.

Donna is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in transition. After working as a health care professional, Donna actively serves as a Mentor for the Joining Forces for Women Veterans and Military Spouses Mentorship Program as well as Vice President of Women Veterans Interactive-Atlanta Chapter. She also is an active member in several organizations including the Atlanta Business League, Army Nurse Corp Association, U.S. Women Chamber of Commerce, and the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce. Donna is also a member of Who's Who of Distinguished Alumni of Professionals and Executives. In 2013, Donna founded Life After Military Alliance (L.A.M.A) Resource Network LLC, a woman-owned, service disabled veteran owned management and consulting company specialized in healthcare management, corporate training and professional development. To contact Donna please email at

donna@donnanewmanrobinson.com or call at (678) 653-2605

Contact Donna for a complimentary 30 minute consultation that will help you achieve the life you want to live

after military service!