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Here's What's Keeping You From Leveling Up In 2019

Here's What's Keeping You From Leveling Up In 2019

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Ciara was definitely onto something when she chanted "Level Up" in the chorus of her 2018 chart-topper. When you think about it, why not? Why not raise your level of success? You often hear the saying, only you can stop you. So I ask you, are you getting in your own way?


If we're being honest, there are many cases when we stand in our own way of success. For example, no one but you chooses to let a high-paying job with benefits pass you over. No one but you skipped that workout session, and there is nothing to stop you from asking for that raise. You get the point.

As women, we are taught to be master jugglers and twice as good at everything, but how can we be resilient when we put everyone else's needs before our own and second-guess ourselves? Exactly, it's almost impossible, which leads to us feeling unhappy, tired and "stuck."

Ladies, it's time to stop the self-sabotage and start the self-love. To assist in your come up, we enlisted the help of an inspirational speaker, Morgan Owens, who has given us five enlightening tips to get out of our own way and level up for the new year.

Give Yourself Permission To Be Great

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If you have ever looked at a job description and thought, "This is the job for me," but feel a bit intimidated by the tasks required, then you are not letting yourself be great. According to Morgan, "If your peers are comfortable enough to go after that position, then so should you."

We must allow ourselves to feel worthy of greatness and do our very best to achieve it and also believe it.

Perception Can Sometimes Be Deception

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If you don't believe in yourself, you can't expect anyone else to do it for you. Stop looking at yourself with the eyes of other people.

"When we are honest with ourselves and determine the common denominator of what's stopping us from living out our best life, we can get out of our own way," Morgan explains. "If we don't like our weight, make a plan to get healthy. Never do it because someone else thinks you need to lose weight, do it because you know that you need to."

The more we see ourselves in a better light, the more we get over our view.

You Refuse To Say "No"

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Sis, sometimes you just have to say "no."

"When you learn to start saying no, then you will lighten the load on your shoulders and you become less stressed," Morgan shared.

If a person cannot accept your reasonable no, it is not your problem – it's theirs. Remember to be fair in your delivery but also be sure that you are protecting your space and comfort because you can't build a career or business from an empty tank, you just can't.

You're Not Investing In Your Personal Development

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Billion-dollar corporations send their employees to workshops and conferences to further their personal development for the company, why shouldn't you?

"Instead of investing money on materials things (I love a good handbag, honey), invest in a course to further your career or a workshop to help build your business," says Morgan.

Your investment will pay off in more ways than one.

Remember To Use Adversity to Fuel Determination

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When someone tells you that you shouldn't start a business or that you should never start a new career, use that as fuel to prove yourself right.

"Often times the people saying these things lack confidence in themselves to go for their dreams, don't let their shortcomings influence your decisions," Morgan says.

Make sure that you are living for you and not for others.

With these tips, you are sure to be stepping out of your unsure ways and walking a brand new path to success.

To learn more about Morgan, visit her at www.morganaowens.com/ or follow her on Instagram @miss_morgan86.

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