Lean

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” - Bob Moawad

It's super important to get support from others and get help - but, be very careful to not lean too hard. They might not be able to hold you up or they may not know that are supposed to hold you up. This could lead to a hard and unpleasant fall. When you ask for help be sure to also figure out a way to do it yourself later. Let them teach you to be stronger!

Affirmation – say: “ I will ask for help and then learn to do it on my own.”

Alone

“You're only lonely if you're not there for you.” – Phil C. McGraw

The lonely times in life are when you don’t love yourself. Relying solely on others for self worth will create loneliness. If you are lonely reach out to yourself first – do something for yourself that brings a smile to your face. Loneliness is a world you create for yourselves and only you can undo the loneliness. First desire it and then act upon it.

Affirmation – Say: “I will choose to leave loneliness behind me. I will find love within myself.”

Adversity

“Sometimes we think that if we hang on to our anger and bad attitude, we show that it’s not ok – but real strength is smiling in adversity.” - unknown

Life can be tough – there is no doubt. It’s only as tough as we make it. We have choices on how we view the rough times in life. It is easy to complain. It takes real strength to let things go or see the good in a situation. If you are angry at someone or a situation, try letting go. It drains your energy and makes you ineffective at solving problems. In other words, take the high road and make wonderful things happen.

Affirmation – say: “I will let go of anger and I will forgive so that I may become stronger.”

Problems

“Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.” - Unknown

There is another saying, if the only tool you have is a hammer then everything is a nail. If everything is a problem you will always be negative. Mentally, shift your problems into learning moments and / or opportunities. Think to yourself – how can I change this into something good.

Affirmation – say: “I will flip my problems into opportunities and lessons to learn.”

Abilities

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz

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

Affirmation – say: “I will achieve because I believe.”

Risk

“The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.” - Jawaharlal Nehru

Go ahead and take that risk! What are you afraid of? That your life will be different? Better? You will have to settle with your life, as it is, if you take no risks. Status quo is only ok for a moment - if only to catch a breath but, the moment you stop taking risk is the moment you stop growing…moving…improving.

Affirmation – Say: “I will take that risk in order to grow and prosper.”

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.”