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Improving Confidence Within

LaPorterAugust 16, 20202 Replies

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.

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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.

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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?

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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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Benefits of Reading Quotes

LaPorterAugust 6, 20206 Replies

I am present within myself. I feel grounded, confident, worthy, and whole. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Let’s start August off with improving your mind, body, and spirit by learning the benefits of reading quotes. I don’t know about you, but I love to encourage myself by reading inspiring and uplifting quotes when I am going through difficult times in my life. If you allow the words to resonate in your spirit, you will become the words that you read and speak.

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BENEFITS OF READING QUOTES

We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are. – Oprah Winfrey

Although there are many benefits of reading quotes, I want to focus on the benefits that will help improve your mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes it is important to read and recite the quotes over and over until you feel the words living within your soul. Many people like to memorize quotes as well just like scripture. What’s important is that you find what works for you and do it on a regular basis to receive life changing results which will help you improve your whole sense of existence.

Here’s a few benefits of reading quotes that will help improve your mind, body, and spirit:

Calming yourself until your mind, body & spirit become one.
Reminding us about what we already know or aspire to be.
Giving us insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise people.
Helping us overcome challenges, such as grief, sadness or depression.
Keeping our value system and beliefs in the forefront of our minds.
Offering us a quick boost of motivation and encouragement.
Providing a different or better perspective on a subject.
Encouraging a creative or critical thinking flow.
Great reinforcement tool to assist with life changing measures to move forward.

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MY FAVORITE INSPIRING QUOTES

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. – Unknown Author

Honestly, I have a lot of inspiring quotes posted on my wall near my desk and I find myself reflecting on the inspirational words throughout the day while I am working or deep in thought.

Here’s a few of my favorite inspiring quotes:

Quiet the mind and the soul will speak. – Buddha
Speak to your body in a loving way. – Unknown Author
The body achieves what the mind believes. – Unknown Author
All of the power I need to create a life I love inside of me. – Unknown Author
Reset, readjust, restart, refocus, as many times as you need. – Unknown Author

As you go through life, it is important to find some favorite quotes to help uplift you when you’re feeling down, to help you make wise choices, or just to improve your overall lifestyle.

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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!

MIND

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

How does journaling help to improve your mental state?
What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned to date?
What quote(s) inspires you on a difficult day?

BODY

I am strong, fit, and well-balanced. – Unknown Author

Describe a difficult situation you’ve encountered. How did it make you feel?
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change and why?
How can you incorporate self-care into your daily routine?

SPIRIT

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

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?

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Let’s talk. What are some of your favorite quotes? Do you like posting quotes on your wall at home, school, or work? If so, how does this process help to improve your life? 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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Worthy Enough To Shine

LaPorterJuly 28, 20204 Replies

I am worthy of the very best in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it. – Louise Hay

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I am worthy. I am loved. I am whole. I am enough. I choose to shine bright on today. How about you? Now, it’s important to note that the ways I choose to shine may be different than yours on any given day, but the end result should be the same, we’re worthy enough to shine! Our lives should be an example and reflect positive vibes through the eyes of others. For example, it seems like random people always offer me positive compliments regarding my smile or grateful compliments for the kind gestures that I showed them (holding the door open or just saying hello or good morning). Despite how dark it is all around us, we are all worthy enough to shine so let’s get to it.

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WAYS TO KNOW YOUR WORTH

The only keeper of your happiness is you. Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth and your attitude. – Mandy Hale, SimpleReminders.com

Remember, that at any moment you can choose to feel whole again and worthy, no matter what is or isn’t in your life. You need nothing to feel worthy except your realization that you are. Nowadays, it’s so important to know your worth.

Here’s some great ways to know your worth:

Be yourself and be your own inspiration.
Set reasonable goals for yourself.
Be kind to yourself and take back your personal power.
Build on your strengths, not weaknesses.
Be decisive and take risks.
Have faith, show gratitude, and stay hopeful.

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WAYS TO SHINE

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. – Unknown Author

Even when I am not feeling well or just simply having a bad day, I try hard not to reflect my negative vibes and feelings toward others. As we travel along this journey called life, we will experience some ups and downs. However, the way we respond to life’s challenges is the key to overcoming the obstacles that occur in our lives.

Here’s some great ways to shine throughout your life during difficult times:

Read God’s Word, pray and meditate.
Smile and believe in yourself. Yes, believe in the awesome person you’re becoming.
Show kindness everywhere you go. Especially, to unkind people.
Forgive people who don’t deserve it. Then, let it go.
Acknowledge your patterns of stress and release them into the atmosphere.
Move out of your comfort zone throughout your journey so you can grow.
Allow yourself time to heal from life’s challenging moments.
Be gentle and patient with yourself. Practice self-care routines.
Love unconditionally. Find time for self-reflection and to write in your journal.

Every situation in life is meant to be temporary. When life is going as planned, make sure to enjoy every moment. And when life is not going as planned, know that it will not last forever and better days are sure to follow.

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!

- Do you feel worthy enough to shine?
- How well do you really know yourself?
- Where does your mind wander throughout the day?
- Do you strive to learn something new every day?
- What do you need to do to become healthier (inside and out)?
- What are some things that you want to change in your life?
- What would you do if you can travel into the past?

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WORTHY ENOUGH TO SHINE KEEPSAKE

You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. – Maya Angelou

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Your worth can never be determined by someone else. You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. Remember, your actions will always reflect who you are so the closer you get to being who you are meant to be…the brighter you shine! How do you choose to shine during life’s most difficult times? 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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You Are Enough

LaPorterJuly 21, 20208 Replies

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! So glad you have returned for more uplifting inspiration that comes from within. Let’s take a moment and visualize your life as you want it to be. Go to a quiet, private environment for at least 15 minutes every day where you can close your eyes and imagine your body, environment, relationships, and life in ways that please you. This is the moment where you must find a way to separate yourself from all of the past in order to be what you want to be. Then, you will be able to embrace your personal journey one step at a time and truly know you are enough.

POSITIVE & UPLIFTING AFFIRMATIONS

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. – Unknown Author

Always remember, what has been has nothing to do with what will be, and what others experience has nothing to do with your experience. Throughout your journey, it’s important to realize that you are enough. Surround yourself with positive people and adapt to a positive mindset.

Here’s some positive & uplifting affirmations for you to practice every day:

I choose to feel good about myself each day.
My body is healthy, strong and beautiful.
I can quiet my mind and my thoughts whenever I want.
Everything always works out for me.
Everything I need is within me.
I welcome miracles into my life.
I am totally safe and surrounded by love, peace and joy.
My best is yet to come.

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WAYS TO RESTORE YOUR MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway. – Unknown Author

In addition, it’s important to realize that you have the power to cultivate positive energy within your body in any given moment. Yes, even when you are exhausted, burned out and feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, your body can guide you to a peaceful place of greater vitality, inner strength and well-being.

Here’s some great ways to help restore your mind, body & spirit:

Rest when your body says rest. When you listen to your body and give yourself the rest you need, you’ll rebuild your energy over the long-term.
Cultivate stillness within you. Allow yourself to feel the stillness around you, letting it soak into your body.
Practice whole-body breathing. Feel your breath inside your body and notice how far it reaches within you.
Nourish your body wholeheartedly. Be conscious and heartfelt in how you nourish your body by choosing healthy foods that feel inherently good for you.
Explore gentle and restorative movement. Light walking, stretching, yoga can help you regain energy in your body and life.
Have compassion for yourself. Be gentle with yourself when you’re exhausted and treat yourself kindly. Be kind in your thoughts and feelings towards yourself.
Nurture what inspires you. Feed and nurture what truly inspire you through your thoughts, energy and actions.
Be vigilant with your time. Learn to guard your time like the precious gift that it is. Schedule plenty of quality time and space to care for yourself.

Sometimes you have to be your own hero or cheerleader. Just because you may be struggling throughout your journey does not mean you are failing. Keep believing and good things will happen. Always remember the one who falls and gets back up is so much stronger than the one who never fell at all. Your purpose is to fully be all that you are.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

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

Mind

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

What are your biggest personal milestones?
What is your greatest passion and how do you nurture it?
What are some of your peaceful thoughts?

Body

Your body is healthy and beautiful. – Unknown Author

What does self-image mean to you?
What 10 words best describe how you see yourself and why?
What do you think it means to be true to yourself?

Spirit

Everything you need is within you. – Unknown Author

When was the last time you allowed the Holy Spirit to guide you?
Are you willing to empty yourself and allow the Holy Spirit to enter in?
How well are you currently balancing your spiritual life?

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YOUR ARE ENOUGH KEEPSAKE

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

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Remind yourself of what you’ve been able to overcome. All the times you felt like you weren’t going to make it through, you proved yourself wrong. You’re stronger than you think. What honestly keeps holding you back from achieving great things in life? 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 to Inspire

LaPorterJuly 14, 202016 Replies

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Don’t be ashamed of your story. It will inspire others. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I hope you have your journal and something to write with. I don’t know about you, but 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 can be whatever you want it to be and it can be your very own personal journey throughout life to reflect on, your ups and downs, your successes and failures.

As we begin to think about journaling to inspire, let’s take a moment to think about the following questions:

Why do I write in my journal?
What do I want to learn about myself?
How do I shine from day to day?
How do I stand out in a crowd?
Do I inspire myself and others along my journey?

HOW TO BECOME INSPIRED AGAIN

The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself. – Maya Angelou

Believe it or not, journaling is not the only option available to you. When you no longer feel inspired in life, it’s important to make positive lifestyle changes to help you become inspired again.

Here’s some helpful suggestions:

Change your physical environment. If your indoors, go outside and vice versa.
Enjoy the various facets of nature. Go outdoors and take a walk.
Be venturous and try something new. Find a new hobby that you will enjoy.
Read an inspirational book. Choose a book to help boost your motivation.
Listen to a podcast. It’s nice to find encouragement while listening to others.
Be creative. Take an art class, spend time coloring/painting, etc.
Listen to music. Music can be a mood changer.

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CONCEPTS TO IMPROVE LIFE’S INSPIRATION

These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. – Unknown Author

An inspiring person has two core beliefs:

To believe in themselves.
2) To believe in others.

When people speak of their personal ambitions, it is with great passion, optimism, and enthusiasm. Now, here’s some important concepts that are required in order for you to improve life’s inspiration:

Goal Setting

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. – Albert Einstein

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). Identify one or two things you want most and set these as your beginning goals, such as weight loss, 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.
Begin to visualize yourself after your goals are achieved.
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 a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening. – Unknown Author

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. 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 to build self-confidence in your daily routine:

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.

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Self-Reflection

Where you are a year from now is a reflection of the choices you choose to make right now. – Unknown Author

Self-reflection is a process of examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations to gain better insight of one’s life. Self-reflection allows you to:

Notice negative patterns in your life.
Keeps you focused on the bigger picture.
Prevents you from worrying about things out of your control.
Helps you face your fears.
Allows you to clearly define happiness on your own terms.
Allows you to make decisions based on your conscience.

Self- Discipline

Self-Discipline is a key ingredient to success. – Unknown Author

Self-discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through, without changing your mind, and is therefore one of the most important requirements for achieving goals. Here’s some effective ways to help improve self-discipline:

Practice mindfulness meditation to help refresh yourself.
Think in milestones which includes smaller tasks and healthy habits.
Embrace discomfort in order to learn from mistakes and grow.
Create daily to-do list and plan to complete tasks.
Stay consistent and track your progress.
Set rewards to treat yourself from time to time.
Set consequences when you fail to meet your expectations.

Self-Care

Saying no can be the best form of self-care. – Unknown Author

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 throughout your journey:

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).

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Spiritual Foundation

Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing. – Joanne Raptis

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 which is your spiritual foundation and begin to experience a powerful new sense of God’s presence and purpose in your life.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

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

Mind

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

What is overwhelming in my life right now?
What am I ashamed of and/or what do I fear?
What matters most to me right now in this very moment?

Body

Your body is healthy and beautiful. – Unknown Author

What are my strengths and weaknesses?
What are my short-term goals and long-term goals?
What is my proudest accomplishment and my biggest failure?

Spirit

Everything you need is within you. – Unknown Author

What brings calm to your spiritual well-being?
How do you plan to increase your faith in God or a Higher Power?
What is my vision for my life in one year, two years, three years?

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JOURNALING TO INSPIRE KEEPSAKE

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

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Do you spend quality time journaling? Do you inspire to become a better person? Why or why not? 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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Keep Hope Alive

LaPorterJuly 6, 202012 Replies

Hope is the ability to hear the melody of the future. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I cannot believe we’ve celebrated the 4^th of July already. Where does the time go? Despite the positive mindset I try to practice daily, it’s been real difficult trying to keep hope alive. Hope is another one of those words that can be defined on a personal level and may change from situation to situation; or person to person. According to the Webster Dictionary, hope is defined as “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a feeling of trust.”

But what does hope mean to you? Do you hope for anything great on today or in the near future? When I think of hope, I think of beauty and positive vibes. Hope is like a beautiful flower that thrives on sunlight and water. In a spiritual sense, hope relies on your daily commitment to God’s Word, meditation, and prayer.

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HOPEFUL LIVING

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert Einstein

Hope is seeing light in spite of being surrounded by darkness. Sometimes in life, hope is all we have to hold on to. Believe it or not, 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. Hope is what we feel when we think that life is worth living, when we are happy and thinking positive thoughts. Living a hopeful life is to recognize that everything and everyone matters, even you. Taking care of yourself matters.

Here’s some things you need to focus on:

Recognize that you can change your life at any time.
Look for meaning in the most challenging moments.
Conduct a hope audit of your life. How are you doing in health, work, family, relationships, etc.?
Shift your expectations and take good care of your health.
Have a stress reduction strategy, such as meditation, yoga, reading, or writing.
Create hopeful relationships and learn to forgive.
Help others see the best in themselves.
Develop a daily journal writing habit to release negative experiences and emotions.

Many of us need hope to look forward to the future. As you can see, it’s important to embrace hope in all aspects of your life. Unfortunately, when a person has lost hope it can be hard to find motivation again. Remember, happiness and optimism cannot exist without hope, but hope can exist without happiness or optimism. If we fail to reach our possibilities in life, then we experience a feeling of hopelessness and despair.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen. – Unknown Author

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?
Describe what hope looks like, feels like, and acts like.
What words inspire you and make you hopeful?
What advice would you give a person who has lost hope?

Despite what you may be experiencing in your life right now, never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day. The importance of hope is immeasurable. Hope engages our creativity and our problem-solving skills. Hope helps us to appreciate life and everything life has to offer. 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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KEEP HOPE ALIVE KEEPSAKE

Where there is no vision, there is no hope. – George Washington Carver

Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Please accept this keep hope alive keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Have you ever been in a situation where hope kept you afloat? If we’re honest, we all have experienced this feeling at one point or another. 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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Kindness Matters

LaPorterJune 30, 20202 Replies

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Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. – Mark Twain

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Finding kindness within is not as easy as it sounds. Recently, I have made a commitment to find kindness within and to practice kindness toward others on a daily basis. But what does this really mean? For me, it’s quite simple. To practice kindness, you first must find kindness within (mind, body, spirit) so you can share it with others. Second, you must be kind hearted and be a gentle soul. Third, you must naturally care for others and not be fake about it. Finally, you have to show that you’re not selfish by showing compassion toward others as well as refraining from criticizing and/or judging people throughout your journey.

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WAYS TO PRACTICE KINDNESS

Kindness is free. Sprinkle it everywhere. – Unknown Author

Let’s begin by defining kindness. Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a kind act. According to The Minds Journal, “kindness is like loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.”

Here’s some ways to practice kindness throughout your day:

Be kind to yourself. Notice your self-talk. Recite positive affirmations. Practice meditation and engage in basic self-care routines.
Use your manners often. Saying thank you and you’re welcome are expressions of gratitude. A grateful heart is all it takes to express kindness.
Smile at everyone you pass or encounter. I always greet people with a warm smile and a kind word. Whether they respond or not, it makes me feel good.
Be generous and give from the heart. Donate money or clothes to charity, volunteer your time to help the needy, or even bring a gift or souvenir whenever you visit a friend. Even at home, we can lend a helping hand by offering to wash the dishes, vacuum the floor, or clean the bathrooms.
Help a stranger. You can help someone put their bags in the car, let someone go ahead of you in line, hold the door or elevator, run errands for your friend or neighbor, or hold an umbrella for someone who needs a hand.
Send good wishes. Kindness always begins with a thought. Secretly send people good intentions, wishes, and prayer.
Give praises. Giving a sincere praise to someone is an act of kindness. By giving recognition to others, we can help them to develop confidence in themselves.
Acknowledge a loved one or friend. Take a moment to call a loved one or a friend to catch up instead of sending a text. It’s refreshing to have a heart-to-heart conversation over the phone.
Send greeting cards. Send a greeting card just because to let someone know you’re thinking of them. Sometimes, the unexpected cards are the best, and they’ll make a lasting, positive impression.
Compliment someone. There has to be something nice you can say to others throughout your day. You could make a compliment about their appearance, smile, hairstyle/haircut, eye glasses, clothes, shoes, presentation or for a job well done.

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DAILY AFFIRMATIONS – SPEAK KINDNESS

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. – Unknown Author

Honestly, I believe there is power in kindness. We must remember that kindness is not an act, but it is a lifestyle. Kindness is always beautiful. While it is important to show kindness to others, be kind to yourself as well.

Here’s some great examples of how you can speak kindness into your life:

I speak with kindness and choose to be kind to myself every day.
I believe in myself and trust in my abilities to succeed in all I do.
I am a beautiful soul that radiates a vibrant and beautiful form.
I let the events of today go. I forgive myself and others for any mistakes that were made.
I have a kind heart. I am mindful of other people and their feelings.
I accept who I am and I love myself.
I am worthy of everything good in life.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Practice simple acts of kindness every day. – Unknown Author

How do you define kindness?
How will you practice self-kindness today?
How often do you share kindness with others?
How are gratitude and kindness related?
What is keeping me from showing kindness to others?

Unfortunately, we live in a world where kindness is so desperately needed. Kindness can put us and others at ease while we’re interacting with one another. Try it next time you’re out and about. Offer a kind word or gesture to someone you meet, to someone who serves your community, or even a family member. Notice what happens. From a learning perspective, you’ll see that the effects are cumulative. The more we practice kindness, the better we get at it, it helps build our character, and it becomes who we are.

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KINDNESS MATTERS KEEPSAKE

Choose kindness because it changes everything. – Unknown Author

Kindness is a passport that opens doors and it is always beautiful. Please accept this kindness matters keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. Be merciful, gracious, and have a tender temperament. It’s important to choose kindness daily. Always help someone. You might be the only one that does. How do you plan to show kindness toward others today or in the future? What is your favorite way to practice kindness? 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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Gratitude Journal

LaPorterJune 23, 20202 Replies

The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become. – Robert Holden

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! As I stated yesterday, I am grateful for the blessings I receive daily. The most powerful weapon against your daily battles is finding the courage deep down within to be grateful anyway. If you are grateful where you are, you have to respect the road that got you there. Now, we’re on our way to our second grateful destination, JOURNALING.

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

Gratitude helps you see what’s there instead of what isn’t. – Unknown Author

Journaling is my safe place, my time to just write how I feel and scream on paper and no one will ever know. Let’s take a moment to define journal. A journal is a personal reflection of who you are, it’s a repository for all the things that interest and inspire you.

Here’s some benefits of journaling:

• Reduce stress – Expressive writing has been shown to lower stress levels.

• Present State – Helps bring you into your present state of mind.

• Improve Memory – Regular journal writing can improve your short-term memory.

• Self-Reflection – Helps us stop, take a step back, and reflect on ourselves.

• Creativity – Helps enhance your creative expression.

• Organization – Maintain an organized record of your progress and journey.

As you can see, when you write in a journal it becomes your personal journey of creative and heart felt thoughts.

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GRATITUDE JOURNAL

Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have. – Unknown Author

A gratitude journal is a diary of things for which one is grateful. Gratitude journals are used by individuals who wish to focus their attention on the positive things in their lives. Select a journal or notebook. Then, set aside time daily to practice being grateful and showing gratitude. You can include a personal reflection (goals, thoughts, feelings), affirmation, scriptures, poems, quotes, kind gestures (writing notes, letters, or making phone calls).

Here’s some helpful journaling tips to help you get started:

• Keep a regular writing schedule so journaling becomes a habit.

• Don’t over think your written entries, just write honestly.

• Use balanced thinking. Don’t fight to find gratitude constantly.

• Challenge yourself to find gracious qualities in life’s difficult moments.

• Be creative. Add photos and positive quotes to enhance your written entries.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Practice gratitude for the right reasons. – Unknown Author

• Do you actively practice gratitude?

• What do you love most about life?

• What was the best thing that happened today?

• When was the last time you felt grateful?

• What are the things that you want to change in your life?

So, what are you waiting for? Start your gratitude journal today. This process will change your life in a positive and uplifting way.

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GRATITUDE KEEPSAKE

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. – Ralph H. Blum

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Please accept this gratitude keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. Remind yourself of the gifts, grace, benefits and good things in life you enjoy. If you do keep a gratitude journal, please share some of your writing experiences; organizing tips and techniques; pros and cons of journaling; journaling tips that help you continue your journey.

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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Be Grateful Day 1

LaPorterJune 22, 20201 Reply

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Start each day with a grateful heart. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I have always been taught that the best time to be grateful is always. Despite how I feel each day, I make it a point to be grateful in my heart, mind, body, and soul. Also, I speak positive affirmations into my soul daily. It’s important to note that you cannot be grateful without showing gratitude. After all, gratitude changes everything in your life and around your very being. Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside no matter what you might be going through in life. Gratitude changes the way we start the day, spend the day, and look back on the day. For me, my day always begins and ends with gratitude. How about yours?

BE GRATEFUL JOURNEY

A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles. – Unknown Author

I am grateful for the blessings I receive daily. The most powerful weapon against your daily battles is finding the courage deep down within to be grateful anyway. If you are grateful where you are, you have to respect the road that got you there. Let’s pause this week and take a BE GRATEFUL JOURNEY.

DEFINE

Stay grateful. – Unknown Author

Before we get started on this journey, I would like to take a moment to define grateful and gratitude. Whenever you strive to make a change in your life, first take a moment to understand how the change will impact your life as a whole.

• Grateful (adjective): Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

• Gratitude (noun): The quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

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WAYS TO BECOME MORE GRATEFUL

Expect nothing and be grateful for everything. – Unknown Author

Believe it or not, there’s not a right or wrong way to become more grateful or to show gratitude. I have found that you need to find what works for you and your situation. As we embark on this journey, here’s a few ways that have helped me become more grateful.

• Keep a Gratitude Journal. Select a journal or notebook. Then, set aside time daily to practice being grateful and showing gratitude. Remind yourself of the gifts, grace, benefits and good things in life you enjoy.

• Acknowledge Your Senses. There’s so much we can learn from our ability to touch, see, smell, taste and hear. Seen through the lens of gratitude, our body is a unique gift that helps us appreciate more and more each day.

• Go Through the Motions. With practice, going through the grateful motions, such as smiling, saying thank you, keeping a gratitude journal and writing letters of gratitude should trigger the emotion of gratitude in our daily lives.

• Think Outside the Box. Don’t be afraid to show your creativity while looking for new situations and circumstances in which to feel grateful. For example, take walks or hikes in nature, enjoy the arts, try new foods and places, travel, etc.

• Make a Commitment to Practice Gratitude. Research shows that making a commitment to perform a behavior increases the likelihood that the action will be executed. Make a commitment today and post it somewhere where you will be reminded each day. Your commitment can be as simple as:

Today, I commit to being grateful and showing gratitude each day.

GRATITUDE AFFIRMATION

When gratitude becomes an essential foundation in our lives, miracles start to appear everywhere. – Unknown Author

I am grateful for another opportunity that life offers me on today. I am grateful for a fresh start, a brand- new way of thinking and a positive outlook on life. I am grateful for the fact that I can learn from my mistakes, and then let them go. I am grateful for my mind, body, and spirit functioning in a way to inspire others using encouraging words from the soul. I am grateful to have God as my guide, my supporter, and my protector. I am grateful for my husband, children, close family, friends, and readers like you who offers me support every step of the way. I am grateful just to have another chance to get my life right and back on track.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

The world has slowed so you can rediscover yourself. – Unknown Author

• What’s a simple pleasure that you’re grateful for?

• What’s something about your body or health that you’re grateful for?

• What’s a tradition that you’re grateful for?

• What’s one of your personality traits that you’re grateful for?

• What mistake or failure are you grateful for?

• Look around the room and write about everything you see that you’re grateful for.

• Write about some place you’ve been that you’re grateful for.

• What’s something that you’re grateful to have today that you didn’t have a year ago?

While on this journey, remember that when you’re grateful, an invisible blanket of peace covers you. Gratitude is a lifestyle that you choose. Overtime, choosing gratitude means choosing joy. It’s a choice that requires constantly renewing of your mind with the truth of God’s Word, setting your heart to inspire others with creativity from within, and disciplining your tongue to speak words that reflect God’s goodness and His grace. Honestly, I believe a grateful spirit, rooted in the soil of God’s goodness and grace, will impact how you view and respond to everything in your life. When gratitude becomes your default setting, life changes.

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GRATITUDE KEEPSAKE

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. – Ralph H. Blum

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Please accept this gratitude keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. All good things come from gratitude. Do you show gratitude in your life? If so, how does this experience help you grow into a better person?

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 Through Isolation

LaPorterJune 14, 20201 Reply

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Isolation is the one sure way to human happiness. – Glenn Gould

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Despite the unrest, hatred, loneliness, and fear that is often times experienced during difficult times, it is important for me to continue writing positive and uplifting messages to inspire you. As I sit here today thinking about how great God is in our lives, I cannot help but wonder why we will not just be still, get out of God’s way and allow Him to restore our souls. We read God’s Word, pray, meditate, and attend church services week after week but why do we forget to let God order our daily steps and thoughts? We have to remember that we cannot restore ourselves, but we must be restored by God, our Maker and Creator. What better way to be totally restored than to spend quality time journaling through isolation?

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

You will never change your life, until you change something you do daily. – Unknown Author

Journaling is my safe place, my time to just write how I feel and scream on paper and no one will ever know. Let’s take a moment to define journal. A journal is a personal reflection of who you are, it’s a repository for all the things that interest and inspire you. A journal provides a safe environment to experiment with your writing style and technique. Simply put, when you write in a journal it becomes your personal journey of creative and heart felt thoughts.

Here’s some benefits of journaling through isolation:

• Reduce stress – Expressive writing has been shown to lower stress levels.

• Improve your memory – Regular journal writing can improve your short-term memory.

• Stay organized – Keeping a journal such as a weight loss diary lets you maintain an organized record of your progress.

• Strengthen your self-discipline – Journaling helps you to keep a regular writing schedule until it becomes a habit.

• Allow yourself to self-reflect – Don’t over think your written entries, just write honestly and make time for self-reflection.

• Be creative – Add photos and positive quotes to enhance your written entries.

• Clarify your thoughts and feelings – Jot down your thoughts and feelings with no editing and you will get in touch with your internal being.

As you can see, keeping a journal allows you to track patterns, trends, improvement, and growth over time. Make sure to reflect on these thoughts often throughout your journey.

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WAYS TO RESTORE YOURSELF

God restores everything. When I submit the broken pieces of my life to Him. He restores me to a beauty far more than what I prayed for. – Unknown Author

During this journey we call life, it’s important to realize that you have the power to cultivate positive energy within your body in any given moment. Yes, even when you are exhausted, burned out and feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, your body can guide you to a peaceful place of greater vitality, inner strength and well-being.

• Rest when your body says rest. When you listen to your body and give yourself the rest you need, you’ll rebuild your energy over the long-term.

• Cultivate stillness within you. Allow yourself to feel the stillness around you, letting it soak into your body.

• Practice whole-body breathing. Feel your breath inside your body and notice how far it reaches within you.

• Nourish your body wholeheartedly. Be conscious and heartfelt in how you nourish your body by choosing healthy foods that feel inherently good for you.

• Explore gentle and restorative movement. Light walking, stretching, yoga can help you regain energy in your body and life.

• Have compassion for yourself. Be gentle with yourself when you’re exhausted and treat yourself kindly. Be kind in your thoughts and feelings towards yourself.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

The world has slowed so you can rediscover yourself. – Unknown Author

• Do you plan to start journaling through isolation?

• How has God restored your soul?

• Every day is a new opportunity to learn something new, whether you planned to or not. What was today’s lesson for you?

• What made you smile today? Make a list of all the things that brought you happiness.

• Every day is an opportunity to become better than you were yesterday. Set at least 3 short-term goals for yourself. On your mark, get set, write.

• What are some of your saddest moments when you feel stuck in isolation?

Remember, it’s important not to forget where God has taken us from but knowing that God still has plans for our lives. To be totally restored takes time as well as our precious minds focused on God and His greatness. Then, and only then will God renew us with hope and joy leaving us with much needed anticipation for eternity.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Your elevation may require your isolation. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. God is fixing the broken pieces of your life. Get ready for restoration. God is preparing you for everything you prayed for. How do you spend time restoring yourself? Do you enjoy journaling through isolation?

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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