Sometimes we get so consumed with the big ways that we can make a difference in the lives of others that we forget all the little ways we can make a difference. One of the simplest ways you can make a difference in the lives of others is with simple kindness. How many times have you been going through your day and a simple act of kindness changes your entire day? You have the same ability to extend that gift to others every day.
Today’s affirmation is all about embracing generosity, kindness and respect as a daily practice:
I am generous, kind, and respectful to everyone I meet.
I realize that everyone is unique and I appreciate what each person has to offer. I am generous with each person I meet. I freely give of my time, attention, and support. By treating others so well, I encourage them to respond with kindness. Everyone wins when I am generous.
Kindness is simply a part of who I am. I spread compassion and love wherever I go. I enjoy being kind and receiving it back. I can always find a way to be kind to others. It is easy to be kind, because I genuinely care. When I care about others, they also care about me.
Respect is important, and I am respectful to everyone I meet. Everyone is special and worthy of respect. By reminding myself of this fact, I find it easy to treat others appropriately. I am in awe of each person I meet and want them to know how I feel.
Whenever I find myself being less than generous, kind, or respectful, I take a moment to remind myself that every person is deserving of these things. I refocus myself and behave in a way that is more kind and loving. I am able to reverse the situation quickly and easily.
I realize my power to make everyone I meet feel better or worse. I want everyone to feel better as a result of meeting me.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. How can I be more generous, kind, and respectful?
2. What impact can I have on someone’s day?
3. How would my life change if I were more generous, kind, or respectful?
Today, I am generous, kind, and respectful to everyone. People are happier because of meeting me. I treat everyone in a positive and loving way.
People who accomplish great things don’t do so in the absence of doubt or uncertainty, they do so in spite of it.
In this era of accelerated change where what’s ahead may not be clear, it’s easy to let discomfort with uncertainty paralyze you and keep you from achieving all you can achieve.
Today’s affirmation is especially for you if you have struggled in this area. This is a powerful affirmation designed to help you embrace the unknown with curiosity and excitement:
I am comfortable with uncertainty.
Uncertainty is a fact of life. Many circumstances are beyond my control, but I am happy living with doubts.
I recognize that there are advantages to going through turbulent times. Old habits fade away. New opportunities emerge. I encounter challenges that teach me valuable skills and sharpen my abilities.
My curiosity is aroused when I am in a situation where the outcome is yet to be decided. My thinking is flexible. I feel confident. I know I can adapt.
When I look at the aspects of my life where I already accept uncertainty, they show me how I can extend this approach.
In the workplace, I focus on my performance instead of office gossip and news reports about possible company changes.
In relationships, I work at being kind to others instead of creating rigid expectations about their behavior.
When it comes to my health, I pay attention to the lifestyle decisions I can control. I get plenty of rest, good nutrition, and daily exercise. I manage stress and see my doctor regularly.
My financial planning is similar. I stick to my budget and build my savings. I am satisfied knowing that I make my best efforts.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. How does accepting uncertainty enhance my life?
2. What would l miss out on if I was able to predict everything?
3. What are some areas of my life where I could practice accepting uncertainty?
Today, I embrace the uncertainties in my life. I remain calm and enjoy the challenges that invite me to grow.
Living the life you could and should be living is going to require something that eludes many: boldness and confidence.
If you look at the people you most admire in this world chances are they’ve made bold moves before they experienced success. That’s the way success works.
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
– T.S. Eliot
This week’s affirmation is a powerful one that you may want to refer to over and over again as you build your confidence muscle. When you find yourself seconding guessing or shrinking back from saying, doing, or living the life you are meant to live, say this affirmation out loud and then Just Go Do It:
I am bold and confident.
I am free of doubt and worry. I am confident in my capabilities in any situation. I am bold and confident.
I have the confidence necessary to accomplish any goal or task. I look forward with great anticipation to the experiences that lie ahead of me. I know I can be successful. I am capable. I am skilled.
I realize that life is kind to those with the courage to be bold and strike new ground. I am free of reticence and self-doubt. When I see an opportunity, I seize it quickly and confidently. Boldness is repaid many times over. My luck increases whenever I am bold.
My confidence comes from within. I am free from needing the approval or encouragement of others. I am centered and quietly confident. I know I can accomplish anything that truly matters to me.
My boldness and confidence are like a one-two punch. The combination can overcome any obstacles or challenges that might stand in my way. I foster both qualities every day. I know they are a key component of my success and happiness.
Sometimes, I might have a day where I feel somewhat unsure of myself. These are the days I take a quick break and remember how much I have already accomplished. This reminder serves to recharge my belief in myself. My confidence instantly increases.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What beliefs limit my confidence?
2. What role models should I look to so I can be bolder?
3. How would my life change for the better if I were bolder or more self-assured?
Today, I am more bold and confident than ever before. Everyone can see my self-assuredness and it gives them confidence in me as well.
