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Step 5. Learn to Break the RulesWhat do you really want for yourself in work and inlife? To truly embrace the leader within, you’ll needto look past barriers that get in the way. If you wantsomething badly enough, do whatever you need todo to make it happen. Ask the questions, have theconversation, make the phone call, do your research.If it’s important enough to you then any barrier issurmountable.With every effort that moves you toward your goals,you’ll add a richness and energy to your life that noamount of healthy food and sleep can match. Did Ijust say that? I think I did.There is a wonderful quote in a novel calledBenjamin’s Gift that speaks to knocking downbarriers that stand between you and your dreams.He was convinced that laws existed only to guide thedull and the foolish and that a wise man’s pleasureconsisted in carefully and creatively subverting them.- Michael GoldingStep 6. Focus on the PositiveIt’s easy to get nervous and feel negative when you’restepping in to the unknown and trying new things.But no one said leadership was easy. As you travelthe path of growth and change pay attention to allthe things you’re doing right. Focus on the positiveoutcomes of each day. Embrace gratitude at thesame time that you’re embracing leadership. Whenyou practice positivity there will be less room forthe negative sabotaging thoughts to enter your headspace.MacEwan’s Centre for Professional NursingEducation offers distance certificate programsto help you take your career to the next level.Wound ManagementPost-Basic Certificate –Get your post-diploma certificate bycompleting five courses specialized inmanaging complex wounds.www.MacEwan.ca/WoundPerioperative Nursing for LPNs –Complete this four-course certificate andacquire the skills you need to work in thechallenging and team-oriented environmentof the operating room.www.MacEwan.ca/PeriopLPNThis is important, because it’s far easier to go downthe road of negativity than it is to stay positive -especially when you’re taking risks and stretchingyourself. You can do it! That negative voice in yourhead operates from a place of fear and that won’t getyou what you truly desire.So...What one great dream would you dare to dreamif you knew you could not fail? It’s there for you ifyou truly want it. Chart your course, turn yourself inthe direction of your dreams and take a step! nMichelle Cederberg is a speaker, author and life coach whois passionate about helping people live a fully-charged life.Her shoot-from-the-hip style is a testament to the energy shebrings to her work. Her speaking and coaching integratesrealism and compassion that will help you charge towarda truly inspired and healthy life. To learn more visit www.worklifeenergy.com where you can find out about one-ononecoaching with Michelle or learn how you can bring herto your organization to speak.www.worklifeenergy.comCentre for Professional Nursing Educationwww.MacEwan.ca/RNcare | SUMMER 2012 15