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I Want A Better Life...NOW
How
To Become Your Own #1 Fan
If you're looking to lead a happier life,
believing in yourself is an absolute necessity. If you don't
believe in yourself, how can you expect others to believe in
you?
You may have gone through some rough times in your life making
it difficult to be the happy person you want to be. Maybe you
even suffer from a lack of self-confidence because of past
conflicts and pains. No matter what you've been through, you
can choose to overcome these obstacles.
It's time to be your own Number 1 fan and there's no better
time to start than right now!
1. Gain more confidence in yourself by facing your fears.
- Fear
of failure may have caused you to ignore your dreams, desires
or goals. Don't let fear stop you from getting what
you want and achieving your goals. If Thomas Edison had
been afraid of failure, we wouldn't have the luxury of
indoor lighting
today. He never gave up trying to find the right way to
make a light bulb and he experienced over 10,000 ways of
how not
to make a light bulb. Just because you don't reach your
goals or dreams the first time, don't give up. Keep trying
until
you succeed.
- Fear
of being alone may stop you from going away to school or
moving to a new city where you can pursue your dreams.
Realize
that you will make new friends and that you're current
friends will always be there. Now with the Internet, staying
in touch
with your friends and family is easier and more convenient
than ever.
- Once
you begin facing your fears, you'll discover that what
you feared may not be such a big deal after all. But, you'll
never know until you start.
2. Self-talk can also determine whether you believe in yourself
or not.
- Do
you often say negative things like, "I'm an idiot," or "That
was a dumb thing to do," or "I'm ugly?" How
you perceive yourself comes out in what you say. However,
what you say to yourself can also change how you see yourself.
- Start
speaking positively to yourself, about yourself. When you're
getting ready for the day, while looking
in the mirror,
point out positive characteristics about yourself and say
them out loud. Phrases such as:
"I am an attractive person."
"I am a good parent."
"I am a hard worker."
"I love myself."
"I like how I look in these clothes."
"I am brilliant."
- Even
if you don't believe it, say it! You'll soon realize these
things really are true. You can also post positive quotes
or scriptures where you would see them several times a day
to keep your spirits high.
3.
Insecurity can be a source of disbelief.
Learning
to be more secure in certain areas of your life will help
you believe
in yourself more, plus others will begin to believe in you
as well.
4. There may be certain areas in your life that you feel you
need to work on, so work on them!
- Are
you bad at financial management? Take a class to help you
learn how to budget so you can be in control of your money,
instead of your money controlling you.
- Are
you a slow reader? Take a speed-reading class or get a
tutor to help you build speed.
- Do
you find it challenging to speak in public? Take a public
speaking course or become an intern for an organization
where you must speak in public.
- Is
your weight stopping you from believing yourself? First
of all, remember that today's society has a skewed view
of beauty. Don't allow the media to determine your worth!
However,
if your weight is at an unhealthy level, learn how to eat
healthy and get regular exercise to take some weight off.
No matter what's stopping you from believing in yourself,
there's a way to overcome it. You'll first need to figure out
what's causing your self-doubt. Is it fear, insecurity, mental
attitudes, or something else? Only then can you face the obstacle
and overcome it.
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