Small Positive Change

“Every small positive change
we make in ourselves
repays us in confidence
in the future.”
Alice Walker

Most of us walk through our day focusing on things that are upsetting instead of ways to change our circumstances. All we have to do is take one small step to change our thinking.

I was away for the weekend and came home to find a flood in my basement. Normally I would have gone into panic mode. Instead I moved all the boxes and exercise equipment onto the dry area. Called my neighbor to borrow his dry-vac and vacuumed up the excess water.

Feeling exhausted I was proud of myself for living in the solution instead of panicking over the situation.

What can you do differently to make a small positive change to reward yourself with confidence? You may think, “I can never change my situation.”

I heard a statement the other day that I am repeating over and over again, “If I believe I will see possibilities. So instead of thinking nothing will change just keep saying, “If I believe I will see possibilities” and see what happens.

Are you ready for the small change that will build your self-confidence? Following is a simple action plan that will make you happy.

1. Ask yourself, “What is brothering me right now?
Example: My favorite jeans won’t fit anymore.
2. Will thinking about the situation make it better?
Answer: No.
3. What is something I can do that will make me happy?
Example: Wear my favorite shirt.
4. Make the small change that will make me feel confident.
Example: Take an apple instead of eating a donut.

When you continue taking small positive changes in your life the rewards are countless.

Try the above exercise and let the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community know how your confidence is rising.

If you need support please let us know by leaving a comment on the blog and we will brainstorm ideas together.

What are you doing nice for yourself Today?

Helen