Step Into Your Power

Comparison makes us believe that we will never measure up. It shows us that we aren't good enough and will never be good enough. It shows us that we shouldn't even try because others are better than we could ever be.

This couldn't be farther from the truth. We each were born an innate power within us, stronger than any of us recognize. Each time you take a step towards what you feel called to do, you harness that power. When we feel that power in use in our lives, we are reminded that anything is possible for us.

Do you feel called to do something? Then do it. Step into the power that lies within you. You can only bless others' lives by living the life YOU were called to live.

You Become What You Believe

I have recognized recently that I find myself playing the victim. I look at the life circumstances I am in (hello health issues and teething baby/sleep deprivation... I am looking at you!) and use that as a reason to keep me from accomplishing what I want to accomplish. I say that I can't do something, I will never be a certain way, or I won't ever have a certain thing or attribute. Do you ever find yourself doing the same thing? "I can't do that, my kids are too demanding and I am too tired." "I will never have the house looking the way I want it." "I will never be as kind/loving/giving/fun as so-and-so."

These are all true if you let them be true. Your thoughts become your beliefs and your beliefs become your actions. I tell my kids often that your brain can't take a joke. If you tell yourself you can't do something, you are putting a HUGE mental road block, which will keep you from accomplishing your goals or becoming who you want to be.

Instead, let's look at ways you can change that wording. This doesn't negate that your life circumstances might feel or even BE really hard right now. But, even if you can't change what you're going through... you CAN change how your thoughts about it. The one thing you are in control of is your thoughts, which has HUGE bearing on what you do and who you become!

My first tip is to practice gratitude: Look for what IS there rather than what isn't. This is a big step towards changing your thoughts about your circumstances.

Once you are grateful, you need to change the way you talk to yourself. Rather than "I can't," say "I can, but I have other priorities right now."

If it's something you want to do or become, then tell yourself, "I can, I will, I am going to." (I actually say this over and over to myself if I am struggling with difficult thoughts as I rock my baby in the middle of the night.  This mantra has helped me through some LONG nights this year.) It might sound silly, but changing that narrative truly will empower you to feel like you CAN find a way to do the thing you want to do, even if it may require a different route due to your circumstances.

What are some positive affirmations you use to empower yourself?