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!

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR CURIOSITY? CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAY 56

There are so many wonderful things about children whether they are babies, toddlers, or school-age.  One of the best things about them is their curiosity.  They cannot resist exploring, reaching, touching, or questioning any new thing that comes into their line of sight.  Think of how much children learn in the first three years of their lives.  If they went on to continue to learn as much in each future three-year segment they would all be absolutely amazing.

Unfortunately, some children and many adults lose their curiosity and their quest for knowledge.  Whether it is bad schools, bad parenting, poverty of resources, poor self-esteem, lack of support systems, or some verbal wound inflicted by a parent, sibling or teacher something definitely turns them off of learning.  If that has happened to you, it is not too late to change.   For children either Public Libraries, the Internet, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Churches, or grandparents there are ways to re-stimulate your curiosity about anything that might interest you OR to find out what does interest you.  If you are an adult you have even more access to information through libraries, the Internet, community colleges, vocational education, informational interviews, community groups, churches, and various non-profit groups.  It is up to you to ask questions, get answers, and keep on learning your entire life.

Today's message is:

BE INQUISITIVE!