Death to Pessimism.

"Belief drives behaviors and self-limiting belief leads to self-defeating behavior. Believe in yourself and your abilities"

 

Most times we do not realize how much our thoughts control our behavior. Once a person repeatedly thinks something, eventually those thoughts will come to fruition, whether in success or failure. We all remember The Little Engine That Could. The emphasis was on the fact that he kept repeating to himself "I think I can. I think I can." and guess what? He could!

Lately, I have found myself in a very negative state of mind. I constantly tell myself I am too busy, I am over whelmed and that I have too much on my plate. The reality is I am only what I say that I am. Negative thoughts only take away the space that positive thoughts could occupy. This limits my ability to do well because before there is an outcome, I have already counted myself out by my thoughts alone. From now on, I am not too busy or overwhelmed, I am simply well occupied. I should be grateful for all the opportunities that I have to make myself a stronger and better person. Challenges in life are great things, they are a chance to prove just how strong you are.

I admit, life can get a little over whelming sometimes, but the great thing is God will never put more on you than you can bear. With midterms before us it is very critical that we take this time to practice our positive attitudes. Even if your grade is not where you believe it should be, know that it is not too late. Instead of sulking about what you did not do thus far, know that there is the same amount of opportunity ahead  to make a great change! Believe in yourself, think positive thoughts and be the best you.

Long story short, the glass is only half empty if you think it is.

Finding Peace

This week for me has been very BLAH! That is the only way that I could describe it.

 My days being hectic and disorganized are nothing new at this point. I always have so much going on, and it never seems to end. I have realized though, that the reason that I feel like I don't ever have time for anything is because I plan so poorly. I have the worst time management skills ever sometimes. I feel like the only free time I have is when I'm driving. I am usually alone in my car and it gives me just a little time to relax. The fact that this is my only down time is sad, but I appreciate it. We all have that space that we go to that gives us time to just breath and get ourselves together. Everyone should have a place of tranquility, just a few minutes to yourself to reflect and get your mind together. When I'm at home the place of tranquility is in my living room. It is just a place to relax and enjoy the moment for a little while. It is surronded with pictures of my family and friends which always give me motivation.

My humble living room.

One of our living room walls. It reminds me that this a space of my own and the pictures are from fun memorable moments which helps bring me back to a place of happiness and gratefulness.

Long story short, find your place of tranquility so you won't go insane.

Marecya was able to go and cheer at CIAA championship that our boys won this weeks so she was very ecstatic. I was so happy to see her having such a great time.  <3