Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! This has been a year to remember, but I don’t want to focus on the negative moments. I want to dig deeper and become hopeful again. Sometimes in life, hope is all we have to hold on to. Hope is what we feel when we think that life is worth living, when we are happy and thinking positive thoughts. Remember, happiness and optimism cannot exist without hope, but hope can exist without happiness or optimism.
DEFINITIONS
In addition, hope is a necessary emotion that helps us engage with life. Hope is directly related to our sense of possibility. The greater our perception of possibilities, the greater our hope. Now, let’s take a moment to look at the definitions of hopeful:
- Hopeful (adjective) – feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
- Hopeful (noun) – a person likely or hoping to succeed.
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BENEFITS OF BEING HOPEFUL
And sometimes against all odds, against all logic, we still hope. – Unknown Author
So, where does the choice to become hopeful again come from? It’s simple. Deep inside we feel an expectation that something good will happen in the future. Despite all the negativity that goes on around us, most people strive to anticipate positive outcomes in their lives.
Here’s some benefits to become hopeful again:
- Offers one a reason for living
- Helps build resilience in the face of adversity
- Helps control your emotions and sets the mood for the day
- Gives you room for self-expression
- Allows you to believe in your dream
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Essential for creating self-worth
- Supports mental strength and happiness
- Improves overall health and encourages a healthy lifestyle
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EMBRACE THE CONCEPT OF BECOMING HOPEFUL AGAIN
Hope is the feather that reminds us we have wings. – Unknown Author
It’s important to embrace the concept of becoming hopeful again in all aspects of your life. After all, hope is our energy, our fuel for living each day. Without hope in our lives, we lack the necessary energy to engage with life. Living a hopeful life is to recognize that everything and everyone matters, even you.
Here’s some ways to embrace the concept of becoming hopeful again within your life:
- Be mindful of your expectations and shift them when necessary.
- Regain control of your life and destiny.
- Recognize that you can change your life at any time.
- Look for meaning in the most challenging moments.
- Listen to another person’s story to help clear your head.
- Find creative ways to handle stress and disappointment (yoga, meditation, reading).
- Establish a daily self-care routine that helps to calm you (journaling, to-do list).
- Create honest and authentic relationships with active listeners and learn to forgive.
- Develop a daily journal writing habit to release negative experiences and emotions.
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HOPEFUL AFFIRMATIONS
Being hopeful during difficult times will not be easy, but is necessary. It is important to no longer hold onto what has happened in your past. Choose to think positive in the midst of hard times or while going through obstacles.
Here’s some hopeful affirmations that you should practice daily:
- I am hopeful, amazing, enough and complete.
- I am smart, confident and kind.
- I am worthy of all my dreams.
- I am brave, bold and beautiful.
- I am strong in mind, body and spirit.
- I am free of worry and regret.
- I am excited about today and the future.
- I am resilient and can get through anything.
Remember, hope exists and is all around us every day. Hope is incredibly important in life for health, happiness and success. Have an open mind to something new and you will find healthier ways to overcome life’s struggles. Then, you will be at ease and have a peace of mind while moving forward in life. After all, life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow. Don’t lose hope. You never know what tomorrow will bring!
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JOURNAL PROMPTS
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 and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!
- List 5 hopeful quotes that provide you with encouragement.
- What are you hopeful for on today?
- Have you ever given up hope on something or someone?
- Did you ever regain that hope again over time?
- How can you change your negative thought patterns and become hopeful?
- What words inspire you, move you and make you feel hopeful?
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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER
Let’s talk. Hope helps us to appreciate life and everything life has to offer. Do you struggle with being hopeful while living in a negative world? Do you find yourself hoping for a brighter future? Please 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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