IF NOT YOU, WHO? CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAY 93

We all like to receive compliments and praise from others.  Parents, older siblings, grandparents, teachers, and friends can all build us up so that we feel much more capable and confident in our abilities.  When we enter the work force our superiors and colleagues can make us feel good about our contributions and the quality of our work.

What happens though if we don't have a supportive family or a large family?  What if we are shy and find it not so easy to make lots of friends.  What if our job is with people who are not generous with encouragement and praise?

Then we just have to do it ourselves.  In truth we know when we have done something well.  We are totally aware when we do the right thing.  We recognize when we meet challenges.  So if no one else is paying tribute to us, then we must do it ourselves.  I can do it if need be, and so can you.

Today's message is:

BUILD MYSELF UP!

DO YOU LET OTHERS DECIDE WHAT YOU CAN DO? CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAY 80

Do you know anyone who has zero self-confidence or self-esteem?  Do you know someone who allows other people to define who they are, what they are capable of, and other important facets of their life?  Well, I hope that person is not you because you must believe in yourself and decide for yourself.  If you have never done something do not assume you will not be able to do it based on negative feedback from others or from yourself.  If you have an important decision to make do not believe that you are unable to make it by yourself.  It can be helpful at times to ask others for an opinion, but asking for an opinion is not the same thing as allowing the others to make the decision for you.

Self-talk that is positive, reinforcing your strengths and abilities, and encouraging you to have confidence in yourself it important.  So here are some words to add to your self-talk.

Today's message is:

I AM CAPABLE!