The purpose of Recipes for Everyday Life is to support you on your own ride in life. My grandmother and I often hung out in her kitchen where we would talk for hours. She taught me we are never too old to change our situation, and I have fervently followed this guidance. Believe me (and the words of my wise grandmother) don’t let your current circumstances stop you from going for your dreams.

So how do we change and what ingredients make for a successful life? I know these 10 tips have been extremely useful for my clients, friends and me. I do hope you enjoy using them as much as I enjoy sharing them with you. Remember this is your precious life after all - make a commitment to take new steps that make you feel good about yourself and the way you live your life!

1. Believe in yourself and your dreams.
2. Take charge of your life - be responsible for it.
3. Action – do the work to change.
4. Surround yourself with encouraging and supportive people.
5. Let go of old habits, structures and relationships, to make room to receive positive changes in your life.
6. Dream – make time for it.
7. Ask for support.
8. Acknowledge and celebrate the positive changes you make and reward yourself for them.
9. Know you are responsible for your own inner peace - find a way to access it and reconnect with it every day.
10. Lead with your heart and the rest will follow.