I Am

I had my 5,983,420th Oprah "Ah-ha" moment this  past weekend. I may have over exaggerated that number slightly, but I am sure it's not too far off. Here is what made me gasp a little: "What ever follows 'I am' follows you."

If we go around saying, "I'm tired," sure enough, we feel even more tired than before. "I am lonely. I am not good enough. I am not pretty." Those statements fly out of our mouths way more than they should. The problem is that those feelings will manifest and latch onto you. When you tell yourself you're aren't something, you start to believe it and will struggle to shake it.

I urge you to change your "I am" statements. Only say things that you wouldn't mind following you. You have to be your own best friend. Your best friend tells you that you're pretty, you can do it, you are special, etc. We all need to start saying that to ourselves. If you have a big project due at work and you're nervous about it, tell yourself, "I am going to do great." Saying, "I am not sure I can do this," will only lead to more and more anxiousness and trepidation. Change "I am tired," to "I can't wait to get my second wind." (Unless it is bed time. Then, by all means, be tired and go to bed.)

I am guilty of this, and I kind of feel like a hypocrite for even saying this to all of you, but I have made a conscious effort to change what I say to and about myself. It has made a huge difference in my overall happiness. You are all so wonderful, unique, and talented. Tell yourself that every day. Make your "I am" positive, and you will find positivity will be right on your heels.

Go do great things,

BT