Thoughts and Words

“It is by the fortune of God that, in this country, we have three benefits: freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and the wisdom never to use either.” ~ Mark Twain

Your thoughts and the words you use can be the end of you.  Negative thoughts and negative words can be the reasons for your inability to succeed, find peace or move forward.  Thoughts can be an instant dream killer.  Thinking about your dreams too much can keep you from taking action.  Fear will creep in very easily, when you give a voice to that negativity.  Once you give negativity or criticisms a voice, you give it more it power and you loose your courage.  Lose your courage and you never achieve or even worse retreat.   And then one day - regret.    

AFFIRMATION - say: "I will use my thoughts and words wisely to attain my dreams."

Try

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher

Are you trying to leap Mount Everest with one bound? Are you trying to do it ALL at the same time? Think out the process of what it is that you are trying to accomplish. Break it down to small steps and do only what you can today. No one says you have to finish your entire goal today. Start with something small and simple. Build upon what you start.

Affirmation – say: “I will try a little today and a little tomorrow and I will create success one step at a time.”

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.”

Fear

“Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.” Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

Fear is a good thing. It helps us protect ourselves from the things that can really harm us. But, we use it too much as an excuse. It readily available to use for not doing...for not changing. Use fear wisely to protect yourself BUT, don't use it as a crutch. To get any happiness or success, you must be willing to set aside fear and take that leap of faith. Take risks or you will always get the same thing.

Affirmation-Say: “I will have courage even when I am scared.”

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.”

List those great qualities!

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 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!