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Improving Confidence Within

Improving Confidence Within

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Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Take this alone time during the pandemic to improve confidence within which is also known as self-confidence. Confidence is all about knowing and valuing yourself. In addition, confidence can bring about a high level of happiness and security knowing that you are fulfilling your destiny in life. If you’re honest, you have to admit that at one time or another you may have struggled with believing in yourself or allowing others to dictate what makes you happy. This is normal behavior, but if not careful, it can lead to confidence issues. My goal today is to boost your morale and show you how to improve confidence within. Let’s get started!

DEFINITIONS

I breathe in confidence and I exhale fear. – Unknown Author

Before diving into the deep conversation, let’s define confidence and self-confidence.

Confidence (noun) – the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

Self-confidence (noun) – a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment.

AMAZON RESOURCE #1 – Book – The Confidence Gap

BENEFITS OF IMPROVING CONFIDENCE

The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do. – Swati Sharma

Now, that we have a better understanding of what confidence means, let’s discuss some benefits of improving confidence. Believe it or not, confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life. Think about your life for a moment. Everyone has experienced an uncomfortable moment where you just did not feel prepared enough for whatever was placed before you. Fast forward to right now, you will learn the benefits of improving confidence in any situation so you will not have to suffer alone and/or in silence.

Here’s some benefits of improving confidence:

  • Less fear and anxiety – You will calm the voice inside and take action
  • Boosts self-esteem – You will love yourself more and take charge of your life
  • Diminishes stress – You will be free from worry and feel less stress
  • Greater motivation – You will strive for greater accomplishments in life
  • More resilience – You will handle and be able to cope with temporary setbacks
  • Improved relationships – You will have healthy relationships and have deeper empathy
  • Makes us feel good about ourselves – You will believe in yourself and strive to be better
  • Stronger sense of your authentic self – You will celebrate your strengths, accept your weaknesses and know your self-worth

If you begin working on these benefits, your actions will be in line with your values and principles. Then, you will have a greater sense of purpose. You will hold your head high, know who you are, and what you stand for.

AMAZON RESOURCE #2 – Book – The Power of Self-Confidence

AFFIRMATIONS

I have the power to accomplish everything I need to do today. – Unknown Author

Now, I want to share some life changing affirmations with you. Please take some time to recite these life changing affirmations every day. Not only recite them, but also believe every word. Feed your spirit life and you will become more confident and have a life full of happiness.

  • My mind is clear and focused.
  • I am in control of my thoughts, feelings, and choices.
  • I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
  • I have a strong and healthy body.
  • My body is balanced and thriving.
  • I am brave, bold, and beautiful.
  • I have a calm spirit.
  • I have unlimited potential.
  • I embrace happiness as my natural state of being.

I am sure you already know that improving confidence is not going to be an easy task. Nor is it easy to achieve or maintain throughout life. Like anything else in life, you have to practice improving confidence and put it in practice every day. What’s important to note is that as time goes on, confidence is something you will build through wisdom and experience. If you improve your confidence, you will become a happier person.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Your greatest obstacle and your greatest strength stare back at you in the mirror every day. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path.  Ready, set, write!

  • Who is someone you think embodies confidence and why?
  • What is your favorite quote(s) and why?
  • How well do you really know yourself?
  • What are 3 goals you want to accomplish this year?
  • How can you love yourself more?
  • What are at least 5 healthy habits you want to start this month?
  • What are some things that make you feel good?

AMAZON RESOURCE #3 – Journal – Let That Sh*t Go

CONFIDENCE KEEPSAKE

Please accept this CONFIDENCE keepsake. Post it on your wall, mirror and/or social media accounts and cherish it always.

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Let’s talk. What specific experiences in your life do you think had the biggest negative effects on your self-confidence? Please share your honest response in the comment section. I cannot wait to hear from you.

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Conquering Self-Doubt

Conquering Self-Doubt

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Your self-doubt does not define who you are or what you are capable of. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I hope you and your families are healthy and safe during this difficult time. Michigan’s Governor has extended our Stay-At-Home Order until May 15th.
Now, we have more time on our hands to spend with family and to do things that have been on our bucket lists for a long time.

But let’s face it, it is hard to start projects, whether it is writing a book, training for a 5K, going back to school, changing jobs or any other dream you may have. The moment you take that first step on your journey, the moment you start working toward your dream, little seeds of self-doubt begins to plant fear in your mind. Take a deep breath and capture the moment. Despite the fear you may feel because you are entering an unknown territory, embrace your true feelings and know that conquering self-doubt is possible.

Self-doubt can:

• Hold you back from opportunities

• Make things harder than they need to be

• Increase fear and anxiety

• Cause you to be stuck in the comparison trap

• Force you to live in the past

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COMMON CAUSES OF SELF-DOUBT

Self-doubt inflicts the deepest wounds. – Unknown Author

According to the Webster Dictionary, self-doubt can be defined as having lack of confidence in oneself and one’s abilities. Did you know that self-doubt is the most common reason why people fail throughout his or her life journey? Many people spend way too much time overanalyzing and overthinking everyday life situations, goals, dreams, and challenges.

Here’s some common causes of self-doubt that people may encounter:

• Past experiences, thoughts and mistakes reoccurring in his or her mind

• Childhood upbringing and/or trauma that was never dealt with growing up

• Lack of courage and self-confidence with oneself

• Getting caught up in comparisons with others

• The need to rise to new challenges and/or opportunities

• Having constant fear of failure and/or successes

• Struggling to overcome procrastination and meeting deadlines

• No willpower and lack of commitment when involved with projects and people

• Trying to live out other people’s dreams instead of his or her own

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CONQUERING SELF-DOUBT

Self-doubt is contagious so be careful. – Unknown Author

Everyone handles situations in their lives differently. However, many situations occur in life that call upon us to do something we find scary, upsetting, uncomfortable, anxiety provoking, or distressing. However, it’s important for people to approach self-doubt head on and don’t allow excuses to interfere with decision making.

Here’s some ways to assist with conquering self-doubt:

• Ground yourself and don’t overthink it.

• Commit yourself ahead of time and tell negative voices to stop.

• Take a break and get a boost of optimism through the journaling process.

• Listen to encouraging podcast and read self-development books.

• Nurture healthy relationships by doing fun activities with family or a friend.

• Create a set of mantras, positive quotes or affirmations for on-going support.

• Find a licensed therapist or support group that you feel comfortable with.

UPLIFTING AFFIRMATIONS

I am totally safe and surrounded by love, light, peace, joy, and happiness. – Unknown Author

Every day I grow closer to my highest self. I remove any sign of self-doubt from my very being. I believe in the person I dream of becoming. My energy is powerful and positive. I am a powerful woman who supersedes everything I put my mind to. I am unstoppable, powerful, confident, and simply amazing. Affirmations are created to help change our mindset.

Here’s some other uplifting affirmations you may want to live by:

• Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good.

• Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of life.

• My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless: my potential to succeed is infinite.

• I am conquering my illness. I am defeating it steadily each day.

• Amazing opportunities exist for me in every aspect of my life.

Always remember that you deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let other people make you forget that. Remember, don’t get caught up in the comparison trap instead remove the distractions. Let go of excuses and trust yourself. Think of the doors that would open for you. If you struggle with self-doubt take some time to consider all the ways your life could be different if you were able to tackle your issue(s) successfully and use the motivation this process gives you to take the necessary step.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Inhale confidence, exhale doubt. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• What does it look like for you to take a step of courage right in this very moment?

• List one dream you have for your life. What would this dream look like to be full of hope, even if you don’t know how your story is going to end?

• Write about a door you know God has closed in your life. How did you find the courage to work through this experience?

• What are five things that make you nervous or uncomfortable?

• What is it about each of these five things that bothers you most?

• Have there been times in your life when you’ve needed to be courageous? Take a moment to write about the situation and what you did to overcome your fears.

• Is there someone in your life whom you would characterize as courageous? If so, write about what you admire about this person and their courage.

• Describe an area of your life in which you wish you were more courageous? What is it, and how would you benefit?

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

You are strong. You are brave. You are oh so loved. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. How are you planning on conquering self-doubt as it occurs in your life? What are some of your favorite affirmations? Do you journal often? If so, how does journaling help you conquer self-doubt?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Journaling for Self-Improvement

Journaling for Self-Improvement

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Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. – Mark Twain

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Getting started with journaling can be frustrating for some people, but also can be life changing for others. When doing anything in life, having a personal and well-defined purpose will encourage you to stick to it.

Here’s some questions you can ask yourself:

• Do you want to journal to relieve stress and anxiety?
• Do you want to deal with a childhood trauma?
• Do you want to journal to a new you for 2020?
• Do you want to journal for self-improvement?

Whatever your reason, the results will be the same. Once you begin the journaling process, you’ll become wiser, more enlightened, and all-around better version of yourself.

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JOURNALING BENEFITS

I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it. – Maya Angelou

To begin with, journaling allows you to track patterns, trends, improvement and growth over time. By regularly recording your thoughts you will gain insight into your behaviors and moods. In addition, journaling has been proven to improve not only mental and physical health, but it has increased self-esteem in some people as well.

In addition, journaling benefits can help you:

• Clarify your thoughts and feelings

• Know yourself better

• Reduce stress

• Solve problems more effectively

• Resolve disagreements with others

Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Be honest with yourself and be willing to feel the words within your soul. If you allow yourself to escape for a moment, you may free yourself from emotional bondage.

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SELF-REFLECTION BENEFITS

Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. – Barbara DeAngeles

Moreover, journaling and self-reflection goes hand in hand. Self-reflection can be defined as meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions and motives. Self-reflection is a humbling process. It’s essential to find out why you think, say, and do certain things, then better yourself throughout the process.

Here’s some other benefits of self-reflection:

• Self-reflection allows you to notice negative patterns in your life. Consider alternate approaches to your situation(s) and begin to move away from the stressors altogether.

• Self-reflection keeps you focused on the bigger picture. Identify a clear vision of where you want to see yourself in the future. Write it down and remind yourself of what you hope to accomplish.

• Self-reflection prevents you from worrying about things out of your control. Instead, direct your energy toward things you can absolutely improve within your life.

• Self-reflection helps you face your fears. Recognize and admit your fears to yourself and eventually learn how to handle them.

• Self-reflection allows you to clearly define happiness on your own terms. When are you most happy? Who do you most enjoy spending time with? What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? By recognizing the positive life events, you can apply your knowledge to future goals and endeavors.

Keep in mind, self-reflection is an incredible gift so please embrace it every day. It can make our journey through life more peaceful if you allow it to. In the mirror we find a reflection of our appearance, but in the heart, we find a reflection of our soul.

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CREATING HEALTHY HABITS

Create healthy habits, not restrictions. – Unknown Author

Now, we know more about the benefits of journaling and self-reflection, it’s time to learn why creating healthy habits are so important for self-improvement.

Well, it is that time of the year when a lot of people set new goals or resolutions to create healthy habits for the new year. People set out with the best intentions but often times fail to keep the momentum throughout the year for various reasons.

Please keep these important tips in mind when creating healthy habits:

• Start with a realistic, small and attainable goal.

• Work it into your schedule and write it down like any other appointment.

• Track your progress in a journal or online.

• Figure out strategies to overcome what might hold you back.

• Enlist a friend to work on the goal with you.

• Reward yourself for small victories.

• Forgive yourself if you slip up and keep trying. Giving up is not an option.

• Use triggers to your advantage. For example, meditate before bed time every night or lay out your workout clothes every morning before you leave for work.

Remember, when you start to create healthy habits your enthusiasm is high, and you’re motivated to see positive changes within your life. Be patient and allow yourself to make mistakes along the way. Our greatest capacity to have influence over our health is with creating healthy habits.

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POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS

The key to success is to start before you are ready. – Marie Forleo

Positive affirmations are one of the tools I’ve been using to focus more on self-improvement, believing in myself, and being my own inspiration along my journey. I know that my best is yet to come. I believe in myself and trust in my abilities to succeed in all I do.

Here’s a few positive affirmations to help you boost your self-improvement:

• Today is going to be a great day.

• I choose to be happy and to love myself today.

• I am in control of my thoughts, feelings, and choices.

• I have the power to create change.

• I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

• My possibilities are endless.

Every day you wake up begin to speak positive affirmations into your life. Words are powerful and if spoken daily, will change your life forever. As we look ahead to 2020, we’ve got gratitude on our minds. Continue to focus on your healthy living and fitness journey. I wish you a new year filled with joy, peace, hope, love, family, friends and laughter! Don’t procrastinate any longer. Get a journal and start journaling for self-improvement.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Everything you’ve ever wanted, is one step outside your comfort zone. – Unknown Author

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

MIND

• What thought patterns do I have and how do they impact my life?

• What takes your mind away from positive thoughts? Peaceful thoughts?

• What is one thing I can do this week to improve my meditation time?

BODY

• What is happening in my body right now?

• How can I honor my body on today?

• Does your self-care need improvement? How would you improve it?

SPIRIT

• What am I grateful for and why?

• What do I need to be free from and surrender to God?

• How much you are trusting God with your life right now?

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

You become what you believe. – Oprah Winfrey

Let’s talk. Do you plan to start journaling for self-improvement? How often do you write in your journal? What healthy habits do you plan to create for 2020? Have you included positive affirmations in your daily routine? Share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Transitioning Back to Greatness

Transitioning Back to Greatness

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Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. – Brian Tracy

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Well, it is official after seven years of working part-time hours, I have accepted a full-time secretary position in an educational setting. I am excited and nervous about this transition. Even though I know this is a great opportunity, I feel my emotions and mind jumping all over the place. Simply put, I feel myself out of balance.



When we find ourselves out of balance, our lives may include challenges, such as burnout, health problems, financial distress, emotional eating, isolation, and relationship issues just to name a few. Don’t worry, take a deep breath, and know that it happens to the best of us. It’s important for you to know that transitioning back to greatness and regaining balance in life is the key to your peace and happiness.

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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF EMOTIONAL BALANCE

Life is a balance between holding on and letting go. – Rumi

While you’re traveling along your journey in life, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of maintaining emotional balance. After all, the characteristics of emotional balance allows you to participate in life to the fullest extent possible.

Here’s a list of the characteristics of emotional balance:

• A sense of contentment.

• A passion for living and enjoying life to the fullest.

• The ability to deal with stressful situations.

• The flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change.

• The ability to bounce back from adversity.

• A healthy level of self-confidence and self-respect.

• The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.

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EXAMPLES YOUR LIFE IS OUT OF BALANCE

To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. – Elizabeth Gilbert

Moreover, to overcome this difficult challenge in life, you must first acknowledge that your life is out of balance. Don’t be afraid to address anything in your life that do not align with your lifestyle and beliefs.

Here’s some examples you may encounter when your life is out of balance:

• You find yourself reacting to everything in a negative way.

• You have unidentified and reoccurring health issues, such as fatigue or stress.

• You feel like every little thing is an emergency in your mind.

• You may be too tired to recognize or enforce your own emotional, personal, and professional boundaries.

• You constantly question your decisions in life and worry about everything.

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WAYS TO REGAIN BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE

Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power. – Joyce Meyer

Finally, once you’ve identified that there is an issue with your life, it is important to regain balance in your life by any means necessary.

Here’s some ways you can help regain balance in your life:

• Slow down. It is important to establish control over your time by slowing down.

• Live in the now. The fewer thoughts you have about your past or future, the more you’ll be present to your own inner spirit. Be realistic and determined all at the same time.

• Let go of control. Allow things to progress at their own pace so that you develop trust in the flow of life.

• Break old patterns. Simply breaking old habits one by one will begin to erode negative thought patterns and beliefs.

• Explore triggers to emotional highs and lows. It is important to avoid problems by identifying the root cause of your emotional challenges.

• Nurture yourself. Find time to be relaxed and happy throughout your day. For example, try meditation, getting a massage, reading a book, spending time in nature.

• Be determined to go back. Don’t make excuses. Instead, make a plan for returning to the workforce.

SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS

You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. – Unknown Author

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Ready, set, write!

• How does journaling help to improve your mental state?
• What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned to date?
• What do you love about life?
• How can you incorporate self-care into your daily routine?
• What is something that you’ve overcome in life?
• How has journaling helped to improve your spiritual well-being?
• What do I need to mute in my life in order to hear God’s voice?
• What can you do today to help yourself get better aligned spiritually?

When you have made the decision to embrace life, regain balance, and transition back to greatness, you will focus on making your own happiness and peace of mind a priority. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t wait. Start today.

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

It all begins in your mind. What you think, you become. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. When was the last time you lost your life balance? How do you regain balance? Have you found yourself transitioning back to greatness? Share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Journaling to Move Mountains

Journaling to Move Mountains

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My mind is focused, my body is healthy, and my spirit is calm. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Believe in yourself. Be brave and take risks. After all, nothing can substitute an experience, whether it is positive or negative. Today, I want to talk about Journaling to Move Mountains. Let’s take a moment and think about the following questions.

• Why do I write in my journal?
• What do I want to learn about myself?
• What am I exceptionally good at?
• How do I shine from day to day?
• Do I have any talents or special skills?
• How do I stand out in a crowd?

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POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS

Believe with all your heart that you will do what you were made to do. – Orison Swett Marden

Mind – Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love.

Body – Your body is healthy and beautiful.

Spirit – Everything you need is within you.

Well, I hope you have your journal and something to write with. I love to write in my journal because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Journal writing is a form of personal expression. Journal writing can be whatever you want it to be. Remember, journal writing is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures.

So, when you first read the title Journaling to Move Mountains, what were you thinking? What does the title Journaling to Move Mountains mean to you and your current situation? Whenever you make the decision to move mountains, you must put in some hard work and dedication. Let’s face it, most of us did not just wake up one day and have a successful career, a beautiful home, a healthy fitness routine, etc. You had to first decide what you wanted to work on, then you had to plan, then you had to execute your plan into action. In reality, most people fail many times before they succeed so never give up on your dreams.

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Well, in order to use journaling to move mountains, you must begin to think and act differently. Here’s a few concepts to keep in mind throughout this wholesome journey:

GOAL SETTING

Goal setting is important in every aspect of your life. To pursue new ideas or strive to reach your dreams, you must have a plan to do so. Here’s some steps to follow when goal setting:

• Identify what you want and name your specific goal(s). You can brainstorm each area of your life and identify one or two things you want most and set these as your beginning goals, such as weight loss, exercising more, building stronger relationships, being a better person, etc.
• Write your goal(s) down and write the steps needed to facilitate the goal(s). Make sure to include changes in habits and lifestyle that must take place.
• Take each of the steps you wrote down and incorporate them into your current lifestyle. You may need to rearrange your work schedule, ask for help around the house from family or friends, etc.
• Begin to visualize yourself after your goals are achieved. Take a moment and ask yourself what life looks like after the goals are reached, then spend a few minutes every day picturing yourself in that very same life.
• Evaluate your progress as you move through the steps you’ve identified as necessary to reach your goals and adjust your efforts as needed.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, but if we are honest with ourselves, we sometimes struggle to find it throughout our everyday lives. Did you know that gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success in life? Unfortunately, people who lack self-confidence find it difficult to become successful. There are two main things that contribute to self-confidence: self-efficacy (when we see ourselves and others mastering skills and achieving goals) and self-esteem (we cope with what’s going on in our lives and know that we have a right to be happy). Here’s some ways for you to build self-confidence:

• Prepare for your journey. Look at what you’ve already achieved, think about your strengths, think about what’s important to you, and where you want to go in life.
• Set out on your journey. Build the knowledge you need to succeed, focus on the basics, set small goals and achieve them.
• Accelerate towards success. By this point, you should feel your self-confidence building from within. Keep yourself grounded and always aware of how you feel throughout this process.

SELF-CARE

Prioritizing everyone else in your life may seem honorable, but the reality is, totally neglecting yourself isn’t good for anyone. In order to take care of others, you first need to take care of yourself. Here’s some great ways to practice self-care:

• Make time for exercise or yoga.
• Read an inspirational book or read positive affirmations.
• Listen to soothing music with your eyes closed.
• Create a relaxing routine (warm bath, meditation, reading, writing in your journal).
• Get out in nature (go for a walk, run, or hike).

SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION

Without a strong spiritual foundation, you cannot withstand the storms of life that you may be facing, whether they are financial, emotional, or relational. Although society and culture may offer many solutions to help you brace against the struggles of daily living, here’s the three essentials needed in your spiritual life to weather any storm you might be dealt:

• Praise and Worship
• The Word of God
• Prayer

These spiritual essentials will help you build strength (your spiritual foundation) and begin to experience a powerful new sense of God’s presence and purpose in your life.

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SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS

Your life only gets better when you do. Work on yourself and the rest will follow. – Unknown Author

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Upon entering the journaling process, you will find that you are able to reflect freely without judgement. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Ready, set, write!

• What are your short-term goals and long-term goals?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What is your proudest accomplishment?
• What is your biggest failure?
• What are some of your mountains that seem too hard to overcome?
• As of today, what is my vision for my life in one year, two years, three years?
• What is overwhelming in my life right now?
• How can I reduce this overwhelming feeling?

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TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

You have the power to heal yourself, and you need to know that. We think so often that we are helpless, but we’re not. We always have the power of our minds. Claim and consciously use your power. – Louise Hay

Let’s talk. You were given this life because you are STRONG ENOUGH to live it. What kind of thoughts do you have on a regular basis? Do you enjoy journaling? Do you think journaling will allow you to move mountains in and around your life? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!



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My Inner Voice

My Inner Voice

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Don’t shush your inner voice, it’s who you really are. – Unknown

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Have you ever been sitting still and thoughts begin to run through your mind? Whether positive or negative, you begin to listen to your thoughts and maybe even recognize how you’re feeling in this moment. I call this process listening to my inner voice. I define inner voice as the wisdom of your entire being – mind, body and spirit. Your inner voice may come in the form of random thoughts, feelings within your body, or guidance coming to you from a higher power.

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Believe it or not, your inner voice can be destructive thoughts sent to cause you harm or often times your inner voice may discourage you from making bad decisions in life. Take a moment and think about this. All your life there has been an inner voice offering a sense of direction, gently and sometimes urgently. Sometimes you listened and other times you ignored it.

WAYS TO FIND YOUR INNER VOICE

Be still. The quieter you become, the more you can hear. – Ram Dass

Finding your inner voice is a way to connect with your intuition so you can live your purpose. At times we may hear something in our thoughts or just simply feel a certain kind of way. Nevertheless, it is important to allow yourself to capture these thoughts and/or feelings. Here’s some effective ways to find your inner voice:

• Take time to quiet the mind through meditation.
• Listen to your emotions and feelings.
• Be more confident and stop asking others for their opinions.
• Make it personal and pay attention to your hopes and dreams.
• Follow what your intuition is telling you.

ADVANTAGES OF LISTENING TO YOUR INNER VOICE

Your thoughts and feelings are a mirror of your soul. – Sydney Banks

You must be still to hear your inner voice so it is important to allow yourself quiet time on a regular basis. Once quiet with no distractions, look for some of these advantages of listening to your inner voice:

• Start a habit of looking inward every day. Empty your mind of all thoughts and let your heart be at peace.
• Let go of your ego and give your inner voice a chance to be heard.
• Trust your gut feeling, slow down, and allow your inner voice to direct your attention to what’s more important in your life.
• You will greatly reduce your stress levels and improve your health.
• Your trust levels will increase, which leads to improved relationships with yourself and others.

TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track.

Morning Journaling Prompts

• What’s on your daily To-Do List?
• What am I grateful for this morning?
• What do I give permission for myself to do today?
• What do I want to get out of today?
• How will I practice self-kindness today?

My Inner Voice Journaling Prompts

• What can I hear right now in this very moment?
• What feelings did I experience today?
• What kinds of thoughts or feelings drains my energy?
• What kinds of thoughts or feelings leaves me feeling fulfilled?
• What am I feeling today and what thoughts are creating that feeling?
• What thought patterns do I have and how do they impact my life?
• What makes your inner voice unique?

Evening Journaling Prompts

• What went well today?
• What am I proud of today?
• What strengths have I used today?
• What was challenging today?
• How can I better face these challenges next time?
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Journaling Challenge
Journaling holds all of your emotions, thoughts, and feelings in one sacred place. Journaling has a way to uncover parts of yourself you never thought existed. Journaling can be fun, but also can be a serious process to help you cope with many life’s challenges, such as depression, grief, or loneliness. The most important fact about journaling is you have total control throughout the experience. You can keep it secret or share it with others.

Now, this Journaling Challenge is simple. Be open, honest, and willing to write in your journal.

• How does journaling help you?
• Where do you feel out of alignment with the things that bring you peace and joy?
• Write your own list of journaling prompts to explore and share a few of them in the comment section.

Always remember, your inner voice will bring about self-confidence. Speak life into your situation and spread positive vibes to those around you. You have total control of your inner voice, whether they are thoughts or feelings. Change how you receive, interpret, and react. Then, your outcome will be different and more effective. After all, your inner voice will help increase self-confidence, help you become more efficient, and you will notice much needed improvement within your life.



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