Benefits of Finding Hope Within

Where faith exists, there exists great hope. – Ranal Currie

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life. When you have lost hope, you have lost everything.

Finding hope within is important because:

Hope is a healer. It whispers to you, “Things will get better.”
Hope is a motivator. It helps you see something better coming up ahead.
Hope is self-belief. It gives you the belief that you have the power to change any outcome.
Hope is inner peace. It helps to transform your spirit from chaos to calm.
Hope is contagious. It is spread from person to person.

BENEFITS OF FINDING HOPE WITHIN

Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay. – Maya Angelou

Instead of allowing negative feelings to overwhelm you during difficult times, let’s focus on the benefits of finding hope within. So, where does the thought of finding hope within 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. Finding hope within:

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.
Supports mental strength and happiness.
Improves overall health and encourages a healthy lifestyle.

WAYS TO EMBRACE HOPE WITHIN YOUR LIFE

May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears. – Nelson Mandela

Once you find hope within, it’s important to find ways to embrace it wholeheartedly. 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 itself. Living a hopeful life is to recognize that everything and everyone matters, even you.

Here’s some ways to embrace hope within your life:

Regain control of your life and destiny.
Recognize that you can change your life at any time.
Be mindful of your expectations and shift them when necessary.
Reflect on past success and believe you can achieve your goals.
Disconnect from news outlets and social media often.
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.
Get outside and enjoy the big world that surrounds you.
Harness the power of uncertainty.

Hope can empower you to create and sustain a more positive future in many areas of your life. Hope is the one thing that can help us get through the darkest of times. Never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day. You never know what tomorrow may bring.

AFFIRMATIONS

Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. – Unknown Author

Affirmations will help you to focus on improving yourself. You can spend 5 – 10 minutes in meditation, journaling, or yoga with mantras. Self-love, positivity, open-mindedness, help set you in the right direction. Designate a time in the morning and at night when you can recite affirmations aloud. By saying them aloud, you hear the powerful words, and it can help you internalize them as true. The key to seeing a positive change in life is to say the affirmations with conviction and make it a personal experience.

Here’s a few of my favorite affirmations to help you get started:

Today is full of hope and possibilities.
I am worthy of the purpose that God has called me to.
I value and honor my boundaries.
I feel powerful, capable, confident, and energetic.
I learn from all my mistakes.
I feel comfortable in my own skin.
I believe that life brings me only the best.
I move at the perfect pace.
I allow God to guide everything I do.
I have hope, and I am hope.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen. – 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 be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!

Define hope and make sure to provide examples.
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 again?
What words inspire you, move you and make you feel hopeful?
What advice would you give a person who has lost hope?

Let’s Talk. Let’s talk. Hope helps us to appreciate life and everything life has to offer. Do you struggle with being hopeful while living in such 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 responses!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!