10 steps to take as you start your day

Everyday will not be sunshine and roses sprinkled with perfection. There are times you feel down, hopeless, and question why certain things are happening to you. While being faced with a challenging task over a period of a few weeks, the following steps helped me every day to better my mindset and outlook and most importantly my attitude. This resulted in a daunting task becoming an enjoyable, pleasurable one. I realized that if you going to accept a challenge a positive mindset among a few things is important. I share these 10 steps to help build your self esteem, to remind you to keep a level head and remain calm through life’s storms and curve-balls. I used the following 10 steps and shared this with my learners to empower myself and them though my 7 week teaching practices.

1. SEE YOUR GREATNESS- NOT YOUR WEAKNESS

You are special and unique with many talents and positive characteristics.

2. BE KIND TO YOURSELF

Take time to look after and be kind to yourself. You need time to rest and refresh yourself.

3.GIVE THANKS

Count the things that are good in your life. Many people don’t have the blessings which you have – you need to appreciate these things.

4. WALK TALL

Stand straight, lift your head and walk with confidence. Stay true to yourself and never compromise your values for anything or anyone.

5. LISTEN MORE AND TALK LESS

You only have one mouth but two ears. We all want to be heard. Take time to really listen to what other people are saying. Listening is a skill, master this.

6. KEEP YOUR WORD

Everyone likes someone who keeps a promise. These are the people we can depend on.

7. TELL THE TRUTH

Sometimes it is difficult to be honest. But if we tell a lie it soon becomes much bigger and then we have to create many more lies to cover for your first lie. “The truth shall set you free”.

8. HOLD ON

Always hold on to good values, such as kindness, tolerance, respect, love, obedience, punctuality and sharing.

9. LET GO

Get rid of all negative thoughts, like anger, jealousy and greed. Breathe… and let go, don’t allow anything to stand in your way of happiness and success. Be your own architect to building life as YOU desire it.

10. BE COURAGEOUS

The key is to do everything at your personal best- this is often a reflection of the type of person you are. Adopt a positive attitude; this makes life easier and its challenges more manageable. Dare yourself to try something new. If you attempt a new hobby, sport or activity you will make new friends/networks and learn interesting things about yourself. Trying new things is a journey of self-discovery, it broadens your horizons and also allows you to be free and let loose and explore new avenues.

SO GO ON TRY IT YOU WILL BE AMAZED