What You Want Vs. What Others Want

One of the most empowering choices you will make is the choice to do what you want to do. Many young professionals may struggle with making decisions to please family, friends, coworkers and other's invested in their life. You should always accept wise counsel but also listen to your own voice. Here are a few tips to learning how to do just that.

1. What makes you happy? It is important to ask yourself what do I want? At the end of the day, it is your life and you are responsible for your own happiness. If you live your life for others, you are more likely to feel dissatisfied with your choices.

2. Think about what is best for your future. In the long run, what are you hoping for. Set your heart's intention on making choices that will give you what you want now but ultimately lead to a brighter future.

3. Remember your why. Everyone has a story. Your story is unique. You are not living for anyone else. No one can live through you. You get to use your own experiences to create the life you want to live. Make it meaningful.

4. Be determined. You may not get to your goal over night and it may be hard but don't let the challenges or opinions of others cause you to doubt yourself. If anyone should believe in your ideas, vision and mission when things get rough, it should be you! Stay motivated by doing things that make you feel encouraged. You can do it!