Let's talk about Procrastination: The action of delaying or postponing something. It's a challenge we all face. We've all done it and we constantly tell ourselves we'll never do it again. So we come up with an elaborate time management system to get us on track only to find ourselves continuing to put things off over and over again. Why do we procrastinate? We often procrastinate because we're afraid of failing at the task that we need to complete. Fear of failure promotes procrastination when we feel incapable of dealing with a task that we're afraid to fail at. Everyone puts things off sometimes, but procrastinators avoid difficult tasks and may deliberately look for distractions. Procrastination tends to reflect a person's struggles with self-control. "I don't feel like it" I'll do it tomorrow" I'll leave it for next week" comes to supersede over our goals or responsibilities, and can set us on a downward spiral of negative emotions that further put off our future goals. Procrastination also involves a degree of self-deception: At some level, procrastinators are aware of their actions and the consequences, but changing their habits requires an even greater effort than completing the task. How to Beat Procrastination: It's possible to overcome procrastination but it takes considerable effort. Changing our behavior consumes a lot of energy. Start by adopting timelines that build in time for delaying, but not too much; making a personal challenge out of big tasks; breaking large jobs into achievable chunks. How can I stop putting off important decisions? Procrastinators struggle to make important decisions, in part because not making a choice absolves us of responsibility of the outcome. But sometimes we simply become so exhausted from making decisions that it seems impossible to make even relatively unimportant ones. So basically sticking to a personal set of decision-making rules Procrastination, or outsourcing some decisions to a partner, friend or co-worker may help overcome decision making. Procrastination is the Enemy of Success. Every day you procrastinate is another day closer to not accomplishing your goals and dreams. Never allow waiting to become a habit. Live your dreams and take risks. Life is happening now.

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The basic rule for success is for you to continue to remind yourself that you are where you are, and what you are because of yourself. You are in your current situation because you have decided to be there. You've made the individual choices and decisions that have gotten you to your current place in life. If you want to go somewhere else or be someone else, it's totally up to you to make the choices and decisions today that will eventually get you there. And remember there are no limits to what you want to do or be in life! Positive Thinking Will Change Your Life "If you want your life to get better, you have to get better." This simply means that your outer world will be a reflection of your inner world. If you want your outer world to improve, you must work on improving your inner world. The world is full of people who are trying to change the outside world without working on the one thing they can control, their own thinking! Change your thinking "If you change the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life." And since you can change the quality of your thinking almost infinitely, there are no limits on how you can change and improve every part of your life, in any direction you want to go. Positive thinking is very important. It's much better for you to think positively about yourself and your possibilities than for you to think negativity. The Power of Positive Knowing. What is better than positive thinking is "Positive Knowing." This is where you take the steps and do the things that bring you to the point where you absolutely know, with complete certainty, that you can achieve your goals and be the kind of success that it is possible for you to be. Dream Big, You Have No Limits. The starting point of great success is for you to "dream big dreams" "If you can dream it, you can achieve it." There is nothing more important, and nothing that works faster than for you to cast off your own limitations and begin dreaming and fantasizing about the wonderful things that you can become, have and do. When you begin to dream big dreams, your level of self-esteem and self-confidence will increase immediately. Your self-image improves. You feel more positively about yourself and your ability to deal with whatever happens to you. The reason so many people accomplish so little is that they allow themselves to let go and just imagine the kind of life that is possible for them. When you become limitless within your mind, you will start yo live life differently than most people do. Limitations only exist to those who set them. Never set. Limit on what you can achieve, there are no limits out here, it is all within you. Break down those mental barriers that may exists and live your life on a new level. Ways in which you can become limitless 1. Dream Limitlessly - Allow yourself to dream limitlessly. See abundance, prosperity, and success. There are no limits to what you can dream. Dream great dreams of limitless living. 2. Believe In Your Mind That You Are Limitless - Within your mind, envision yourself achieving your goals, living your dreams, making a difference, and living life on your own terms. Believe in your that you are limitless. Your beliefs influence your actions. If you believe that you are limitless, you will take action to achieve your dreams. 3. Act Like You Are Limitless - To become what you want to be, you must be that. And in order to become limitless, you must take daily action. Action is what helps you become limitless. Action is what builds up your confidence and helps you grow as an individual. 4. Afform To Yourself Daily "I Am Limitless" Every single day throughout the day you should repeat to yourself "I Am Limitless," your affirmations to yourself will help you strengthen your belief in yourself. Go Limitlessly In The Direction Of Your Dreams! 💜

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What is a goal? A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envision, plan and commit to achieve. Do you ever feel like your sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want? Or, perhaps you know exactly what you want to achieve, but have no idea how to get there. Nobody sets out with a plan to fail, but so often, people let obstacles get in the way of their success. Goals are the first step towards planning for the future. Name one successful person who hasn't had to overcome a hurdle in their life. You can't. Even the most wealthy in the world will tell you, more money means more problems. Developing mental tools to be more resilient and exercise your creative problem solving will help you achieve your goals even when it's complicated. Remember that Every little step you take matters. Every moment is one you can use or waste. Every resource you encounter can form a part of your toolbox. Every innovation you make can be a stepping stone on the way forward. Every belief you honor can elevate others. And every moment of Evolution contributes to your legacy. Having goals and applying them as you manage your life will help you achieve the life of your dreams. Some of life's most satisfying experiences are those that involve staying focused on a goal until you reach it. It's true, you'll still experience times when, no matter how hard you try, you're facing obstacles blocking the way. Without forgetting that issues come in all shapes and sizes. Don't get stuck in planning mode What, take action. If you are persistent, you will get started. If you are consistent, you will keep going. You've got to put in the work along with committing wholeheartedly to goals. When you feel stuck remind yourself that all of your hard work will be worth it in the end. Consider how you will reward yourself when you win if you need extra encouragement to get started. The truth is there will be obstacles to block the pathways toward your goals. But like every successful person before you, if you can identify the sources of the blocks, you can develop solutions. What is an obstacle? An obstacle is something material or nonmaterial, that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress.

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Let’s talk about this four letter word called FEAR!

(F)ACE

(E)VERYTHING

(A)ND

(R)ISE

What is FEAR

An unpleasant, distressing emotion, feeling or condition of being afraid....something that causes feelings of dread or apprehension. The condition of being afraid of something or being worried about an outcome.

Each and every one of us has felt or feel afraid during some point in our lives and it’s a normal reaction as it is an emotion we all feel.

Whether it’s

•FEAR of commitment

•FEAR of falling in love

•FEAR of marriage

•FEAR of failure

•FEAR of moving on

•FEAR of your past

•FEAR of being hurt

•FEAR of loosing someone

•FEAR of taking chances

•FEAR of change

•FEAR of starting over

To be honest, I had fear of starting my own podcast. And then I thought about the reasons why I decided to start a podcast in the first place. It was to inspire and motivate others

Fear causes anxiety and anxiety causes stress and stress causes us to worry

We all have, face and deal with different types of fear at various stages in our lives. But is fear really a bad thing? What is the message being communicated by fear?

Fear is not necessarily a bad thing; it is one of the inbuilt human survival instincts.

Too much fear that paralyses action is the bad thing. Have you ever done something you were fearful of doing then looking back you wonder why was I afraid?

Many people face different fears every day including myself. My biggest fear is the fear of failure and as a result I push myself hard and set high targets for myself so that the effort exerted and progress becomes worth it.

Being fearful is a scary feeling, it makes one imagine all sorts of outcomes and scenarios. Sometimes the fear can be so intense to the point of inaction.

Ways to fight your fears:

1. Take time out

It's impossible to think clearly when you're flooded with fear or anxiety. The first thing to do is take time out so you can physically calm down. Distract yourself from the worry for 15 minutes by either taking a walk or reading a positive book.

2. Face your fears

Avoiding fears only makes them scarier. Whatever your fear, if you face it, it should start to fade.

3. Look at the evidence

It sometimes helps to challenge fearful thoughts. For example, if you're scared of getting trapped in a lift and suffocating, ask yourself if you have ever heard of this happening to someone. Ask yourself what you would say to a friend who had a similar fear.

4. Don't try to be perfect

Life is full of stresses, yet many of us feel that our lives must be perfect. Bad days and setbacks will always happen, and it's important to remember that life is messy.

5. Visualize a happy place

Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine a place of safety and calm. It could be a picture of you walking on a beautiful beach, or a happy memory from childhood. Let the positive feelings soothe you until you feel more relaxed.

6. Talk about it

Sharing fears takes away a lot of their scariness. Talk to a partner, friend or family member.

Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives.

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Hey everyone! Stay tuned for season 2 of Social Influence where I'll be covering topics about happiness, side hustles, traveling, success and many more! 🎙🎧

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Stay tuned for season 3 on Social Influence.

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Mother and daughter: Erica and Hortencia Overcoming Obstacles Trailer. In our next episode, we will be speaking about how we overcame obstacles growing up. Stay tuned!

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1. Let go of what is out of your control. Really let it go. Don't just say that you will. Learn the lesson. Forgive the past. And move on. 2. Be true to yourself. Not by striving to be different from everyone else, but by striving to be your true self. Some things about you will be similar to others, and that's fine. Some things will be different from others and that's totally fine too. It is the combination of everything that makes you unique. 3. Despite the number of times you've been let down, continue to give. It's healing for your soul because it stops you from being self-centered and selfish. By giving, I don't mean things. You may give your time, love, attention, trust. The point is, don't force yourself out of your nature just because you've been let down. Nurture your nature to become the best version of yourself. You live for yourself. Not for anyone else. 4. You've been hurt? Great! That makes you stronger. A forest grows stronger after it's burnt down because it nurtures itself from remnants. No growth happens without struggle and hardship. If you haven't been through something that shattered your soul yet. You will. Don't delay the pain by avoiding risks. The sooner you feel it, the stronger you become. 5. Love everyone around you. We all need love. Thr ones who need it most are the ones who express it least. So don't punish a person for being unkind or selfish by taking your kindness and love away. It's what they need. Will taking it away help them? No. It doesn't mean you're naive. It means you're mature and wiser. Someone's abilities inability to reciprocate goodness is a reflection of them. Not you. 6. Don't feel bad for setting boundaries to protect the value that you have within. Never betray yourself to please someone else. Never. There's a difference between compromise and putting yourself down. Don't say no to yourself by saying yes to someone else. If someone gets upset over you setting a boundary, that doesn't mean that your boundary is wrong. They're the wrong person for you. 7. Own your story. We each have a story. Just because someone belittle your pain or says it's illegitimate, it doesn't mean it's true. Be your own judge before you allow others to give the verdict. It's your life and your life alone. Take ownership. Understand your pain and why it happened or continues to happen. That aware allows you to master yourself. 8. Listen to everything around you. Not just words. Not just friends and family. Listen to the world. Observe, wonder. Allow your mind to sail in the ocean of curiosity and marvel at the simplest things. That humbles you. 9. Don't feel ashamed of your emotions. Cry when you feel the urge to cry. Laugh often. Eat well. Rest well. Work hard but take a break before you burn out. Be intentional with the rest you give yourself. It's okay to give your body time to recharge.

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Hey guys! It's Erica Cuascut with Social Influence. Although this Election, this pandemic, this year has been extremely overwhelming. Your vote is your voice. Be the change and make your vote count! And remember that no matter who wins, what's more important is how we treat people that don't think or have our same views. If you really care about the future, how you interact with opposing views is far more important than this Election. So remember more Love less Hate 💜

Hey everyone! This is Erica Cuascut! And I am super excited to announce the launch of my new podcast Social Influence where I will be covering topics about Mindset, Traveling, Side Hustles, Dating and Relationships, Success, Fear and many more! Coming soon so stay tuned! 🎙🎧

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