5 Ways to Remind Yourself How Powerful You Really Are We all go through disappointments in life and struggle from time to time. Don't let it knock you down.
By Matt Mayberry Edited by Dan Bova
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You, yes you, are far greater than any problem or disappointment that may be present in your life.
I don't care who you are or what you have accomplished, we all go through disappointments in life and struggle from time to time with coming to the realization just how special we truly are.
Think about it: let's say you have a goal that you desperately want to achieve, but three months down the road you find out that you didn't reach your mark. What happens? You quickly rush to blaming yourself and questioning your abilities and talents. You start to listen to the negative voices that keep rolling in and out of your head. You feel powerless, and like a victim instead of a victor.
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What you have to understand and never lose sight of is that you have more power and control inside of you than you think you do. Some people get hit so hard by the outcomes of life that they lose complete sight of their uniqueness and wonderful talents they have been blessed with.
Failures and disappointments aren't present to degrade our confidence and love for ourselves. You can experience so much more in life when you don't look at disappointments and failures as some terrible mishap. Learn how to make it "OK" to fail and mess up every now and then.
Look at Abraham Lincoln. How many times did he fail before he actually was elected president of the United States? Look at Steve Jobs. He was a remarkable man who went through disappointment after disappointment before he actually achieved success. When he achieved success, he was fired from the company he founded! Look at Albert Einstein. How many times did he fail before once and for all breaking through?
These are three remarkable men who achieved remarkable success and went through very difficult and tough times. What they didn't do though is let the hits they took from life keep them down. When things went wrong, they didn't go with them!
They never forgot how powerful and special they truly were. If you make the decision to tell yourself daily how special you are and list all of your unique qualities, no setback or failure will ever be able to hold you back.
Here are five ways you can start to remind yourself daily of how powerful you really are.
1. Write in a gratitude journal.
When things go wrong in life, being able to sit down and start listing all you are thankful for will rekindle your happiness and give you a sense of accomplishment. Even small successes will serve to remind you of your past successes and that you will be successful in the present and future.
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2. Continually review and look at your long-term goals.
Short-term disappointments are less likely to derail your well-being when you pay mind to all you wish to accomplish in the future.
3. Strive and work to dig deeper in your spirituality journey.
We all have different beliefs, but working to strengthen your spirit will help reinforce how powerful you are. Going to church every Sunday, reading scripture throughout your day or tapping into the power of meditation can help paint a positive picture of yourself.
4. Find time to read 10 to 15 pages of something motivational, inspirational or uplifting.
Just spending 10 to 15 minutes a day reading uplifting material can help renew your mind and enlighten your day. It alone can take your life to the next level.
5. Keep a note card filled with powerful and moving quotes.
Whenever I feel down or upset about something, I take my note card out and repeat over and over to myself the positive quotes that I had written on it. This habit helps to interrupt all of the negative thoughts that are trying to take control of your thinking.
You are powerful. Don't ever lose sight of how powerful you really are. Life will knock you down and derail your path, but you don't have to give in! Don't let the tough times demoralize your beauty. You have a unique skill set that no one else possesses.
You are here to make a difference and make this world a better place. Just remember, you are far greater than any problem or circumstance that stands in your way!
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