Determination

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” -- George Sheehan

You will become the person you were meant to be when you realize that there are no other options. Determination is when you decide that nothing is going to stop you. Are you letting things and people stop you? What are you telling yourself? What excuses are you using?

Affirmation – say: “I am determined to keep going and nothing will stop me.”

Believe

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” – Gail Devers

Don't let your fear or self-esteem hold you back from anything. Don't think for one minute you can't do something! Whatever that "something" is - there are others less capable than you who do it! What's the worst that can happen if you try? Feeling less than courageous? Look in the mirror and write down what you love about yourself - brains and all!

Affirmation – Say: “I will believe in myself and my abilities.”

"Check out your own B.S." - Jewel Diamond-Taylor

B.S. refers to belief system. What you believe to be true is true. I SAY this all the time! If you think the sky is orange well, guess what it is...If you believe that you can't...well, you can't. If you believe you can...YOU WILL! I know it's all tied into self-esteem and confidence. It is possible to change your limiting beliefs. It takes small steps, tenacity and patience. Don't give up. If you say - there are no jobs out there for me then you will never work again. If you say - I'll never figure out what I want to do in life - guess what??? Start with you - what have you done in life so far? I'll bet you can think of 10 things you've accomplished that are fabulous! Why not add a little optimism in there and think to yourself  --  there are 10 more things ahead of you.

All you have to do is believe.

Believe in Yourself

You have to keep on believing in yourself. When you stop believing you give up. Never give up! Even when you think all is lost, it is not. You still have wonderful, beautiful you.

Dare to believe in yourself

Sometimes it is hard to have faith in our ablities.  We are all capable in some way or another.  Don't let the small things get your down or the harsh things others might say stop you.  Belive in yourself and your abilities - the only thing keeping you from where you want to be is yourself.

Words We Use

Watch the words you use to describe yourself.  Words can be either healthy or toxic.  It depends on context and intent.  If you mean yourself harm when you call yourself "stupid" then you are using words in a toxic manner and it will harm you.  Once, maybe not but my guess if you've said it once, you've said it a lot.  Say harmful words enough and they will start to own you.  I use self-deprecating humour only to make people laugh.  If it's something I belive then I watch it closely.  Watch your toxic works and if you can't help but think they are true.  Change the words you use and you'll see a difference.