We live in very interesting, or better: challenging times. Unemployment and economical inflation threaten livelihoods; many people are powerless at the mercy of financial institutions and even have to make decisions at the lowest level of the Maslow pyramid: eat or heat?

Such living conditions are unworthy and unnecessary in the 21st century, in an age that offers all opportunities and possibilities. Each of us has the chance to be master and mistress of our own lives and independent of negative external influences.

But it all starts with the mind-set. The right mind-set.

A mindset is a series of self-perceptions or beliefs that we hold about ourselves. These determine behaviour, outlook and mental attitude.

Success or failure starts here, and while everyone has his or her own approach to life, please let us offer you ten sentences of inspiration to enhance your mind-set.

• Take responsibility for your life under all aspects!
• Set clear priorities for your daily and weekly business!
• Be consistent in your goals and do what you say!
• Have discipline and self-control in your day to day routines!
• Actions follow ideas!
• Create your own morning routine!
• Practice meditation or mindfulness, exercise regularly and eat healthily!
• Read and learn constantly!
• Seek support and guidance!
• Value your time, which is your life!