Women’s Success: are you Getting the Message?

Your heart is always trying to tell you something. In fact, your heart contains some of the greatest personalized wisdom available. The problem is most of us are not all that willing to listen. Somehow in the rush of every day life, we have become inconvenient. We have banished our hearts to the bottom of our priority list and run off to pursue our list of endless toil.

Ouch, what a blow to our hearts! No wonder so many women are dissatisfied and lack a sense of meaning and purpose. When we devalue our hearts, how can we feel important or even trust what our heart has to say in the first place?

It may sound dramatic, but the truth is countless women have put their hearts in prison without a voice. What a mistake we have made! Many women are unaware their heart has words to say at all. However, your heart has a message which tells you what is missing in your life and gives you clues on how to succeed.

* The Secret *

The secret is in listening to what your heart is trying to say. This is not something to be feared. It is your goldmine of information leading to success. Your heart’s desires hold the key to your full potential. How can you begin to find true success if you do not listen to the part of you who holds the map to get you there?

* Silence Speaks *

Stillness is not a luxury. It is a necessity. When you choose to provide a time of silence, your heart will speak. At first, your inner voice may be hard to hear, but be assured it is there. With daily practice, it will get louder and louder.

Just for a few minutes, sit in a quiet place where there are few distractions. Take a few deep slow breaths and give yourself permission to let go of everything that has been happening in your life. The rest of the world will keep for a few minutes while you take time to prioritize you.

Now begin to be aware of how you are feeling. Ask your heart what it has been trying to say to you. Don’t be afraid of sadness or fear, give your heart permission to speak. You do not have to stay in the emotion after, you just need to know what it is so you can do something about it.

* Getting The Message *

The message is in the feeling. When you are sure of a feeling, look at what you can do to feed your heart in that area. For example, if you are tired, make a decision to find ways to rejuvenate. If you are buried under a pile of mundane activities, look at what you can add to your life to inspire or energize you. If you feel your talents are being wasted, make a commitment to begin using them. You get the picture.

* Personal Empowerment *

It is empowering to recognize we can use the message of our hearts to attain personal success. Meaning and purpose come forward as you begin to honour and express the desires in your heart. Your heart will tell you what you really love to do. You can then use that passion to move forward in succeeding at what you’ve always wanted to do.

You see, your heart has a powerful message to propel you towards success. Isn’t it time you listened?

Copyright 2007 Tami M. Szabo

You may use this article on the internet only if you leave this author information complete with an active link: Life Coach Tami Szabo specializes in Personal Success Coaching for Women who want to create a life of passion and purpose at home and at work. Get Free Success Tips for Women on her website at http://www.destinysdoorcoaching.com