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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

H = HELP

Asking for help may sound like a simple thing to do when you find yourself in a tough situation, but it can also be one of the hardest things to do. I know that I myself am a very proud person. I must probably have failed at the same thing at least ten times before I would ask for help. But that is just because I am a stubborn person who will always try and do something myself first.

There is no shame in asking for help. If a situation becomes too much to handle, it is okay to ask someone for help. It is okay to admit that you need help and it does not mean that you are a failure or that you are not a competent and capable person. Everyone needs help at one point or another. So do not let anyone make you feel bad or unworthy just because you are asking for help.

Monday, April 8, 2013

G = GRATEFUL

To many people who read my blog I may come across as the type of person that likes complaining and that I am never thankful for anything, but there is so much that I am grateful for.

I am grateful for the higher power that has created me and that helps me get through every day. I am also grateful for the wonderful imagination I was given and for the ability to put into words the many things my mind comes up with.

I am grateful for my beautiful family who help me through everything.

I am grateful for all the friends I have, whether they are my fellow blogger friends, or the few I have around me.

I am grateful for my health.

I am grateful for the fact that I have a job and that I am able to work.

I am grateful that I am breathing.

What are you most grateful for?

Saturday, April 6, 2013

F = FAILURE

When it comes to failure I always tend to feel a little self-conscious, because I have failed at many things in my life and it is not a thing that I like to share. But do you know what? I might have made many mistakes and failed horribly at many things, yet I am stronger for it. I can’t say that any of it is a wasted experience. It might not always seem like it, but we need to fail in order for us to get better. Yes that cake recipe didn’t work out and the end result was closer to a brick, but the next time you bake it, you will improve.

We will all fail at some point in our lives. I will keep failing at life and various things, but just because I do, doesn’t mean that I have to act like it is the end of the world. We can decide to have our mistakes way us down or we can learn from them and just try all over again. Failure is not meant to define us; it is merely a tool to teach us. So do not let failure rule your life and have you living in fear.

Friday, April 5, 2013

E = ENOUGH

There comes a point in everyone’s life where they have reached a certain limit and feel like they need to blow their lid or just go crazy. I know from experience what this scenario feels like and because of this, I would like to mention that it is okay to know when you have had enough of a certain situation, relationship or even a certain experience and take the necessary steps to prevent yourself from ever reaching your breaking point.

If someone has not been treating you the way you deserve to be treated, confront them, make a change to the situation. Be brave enough to admit to yourself that you may deserve better. If a job is wearing you out, try to take steps to make your situation better, if it still doesn’t help and it is possible, find another job that might make you happier. Do not be afraid to say that you have had enough. Admit it to yourself and try and take action against it and hopefully you will feel like there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

D = DETERMINATION

I love to read the success stories of all kinds of people. I especially love reading the “How I got my agent posts”, that is on so many websites and blogs. I think I like it because when these various people succeed it makes me feel better about my chances of succeeding.

One thing that I always notice in the success stories is that everyone always mentions that you have to have determination. Now this means that you have to have a sense of self motivation. You should have a strong will to succeed. Determination I know and understand to be a very important tool for any goal that any of you or even I, need to make that ever elusive dream come true. So let’s stay determined, no matter how hard things get and work towards making our dreams come true, no matter how big or small they might be.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

C = CRY (IWSG)

It does not matter whether you are happy or whether you are sad, it is okay to cry. It does not symbolize weakness, but rather the expression of emotion. I know that for many of us showing too much emotion can seem like we are giving away too much of our pride, but every now and then, I don’t care who you are, you need to cry. It is okay to break down every now and then, have a good cry and just move on. You will feel better afterwards.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

B = BEST

It is so easy for us to be really hard on ourselves and believe everything everyone else has to say. I don’t know why it is easier to believe what everyone else has to say, but we do tend to listen to other people. I know when we give our best and we have done all that we could, we still allow ourselves to think that our best was not good enough and that by some miracle or something similar we could have done even more. But what we need to tell ourselves and remind ourselves of constantly, is that our best is enough. We do not have to please others, just ourselves, so remember, your best is good enough.