Being Me: Week 24

Being Me: Week 24 - Believe in others

June Theme: Believe you can and your halfway there

Not only do we need to believe in ourselves, but we also need someone to believe in us. They can sometimes provide that tipping point to move us closer to our goals and help us realize our own potential.

I have been blessed with a world of amazing friends, and within them all I know they believe in me during every step of my journey. Knowing that can often be enough motivation to get me to the next step. But a little encouragement always helps.

When my son Ryan died I was blessed to have many friends that stood by to encourage me, regardless of how uncertain my journey with grief would be. They believed in me when I had nothing left to believe in. 

And as the years went by I noticed the boost I received when facing athletic challenges. Kathy could motivate me through the toughest runs, and as we pushed one another to dig for our best we grew stronger in the process.

In 2014 when we competed in the warrior dash, there were so many obstacles I was instantly overwhelmed. My thoughts thinking impossible where hers provided the assuredness that I could and I would conquer any barrier.

We are halfway through 2019, isn't it time you started believing in yourself and cheering on those around you, you never know the difference you are making.  

 Themes for each month to journal, create or contemplate on your journey

• January - The best time for new beginnings is now

1. Morning routine
2. Mission statement
3. Create your YES list
4. Goals, baby steps, tiny promises
5. Putting it in motion

• February - Before anything else, find yourself, be yourself and love yourself

1. Take care of your body
2. Meditation and solitude
3. Food choices and ideas for change
4. What makes you happy

• March - All you need is tea and warm socks

1. Enjoy the simple things
2. Letting go of thoughts and things
3. Both hands
4. Mindfulness (social media and smart phones)
5. Setting intentions

• April - Water your roots so your soul can blossom

1. Water and other things we need to grow
2. Time to blossom
3. The 3 R's
4. Forgiveness

• May -  The difference between a flower and a weed is judgment

1. Stop judging yourself and others (why we judge)
2. The grass isn't always greener
3. Love is the absence of judgement
4. Stop judging yourself if you don't want to be judged

• June - Believe you can and your halfway there

1. Believe in yourself
2. Believe in others

• July - Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts
• August - We are who we choose to be
• September - Sometimes we can learn and study & know, and sometimes we have to believe, trust and hope
• October - We can't become what we want by remaining what we are
• November - Small seeds of gratitude will provide a harvest of hope
• December - Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of hope

 Mission Statement:  I will improve my overall health and wellness, use kindness and inspiration with a vision that creates  a community of giving and in doing so achieve my purpose in this life.   

Weekly post links