Affirmwear For Your Life

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. - Jimmy Johnson

We often get so stuck on what we stand to gain in life that we forget the true power of giving. Not giving in just a philanthropic sense, but giving as in contributing something of value to the world in general.

This universe is set up with the most effective compensation program I’ve ever seen. What you put out, you get back. What you hold back, you lose. Think of the universe like a huge mirror that simply reflects back to you whatever you think, feel and do. If you try to take from others, you take from yourself (or others will take from you). If you try to give true value to others, you will receive great value from others and often from unexpected sources too!

If you want to take your progress to the next level, begin thinking about ways you can use this big mirror to create more opportunities for growth and abundance for others, and you will also be creating the same for yourself. Begin thinking about ways you can add something meaningful to the lives of others, rather than focusing on what you stand to gain from others.

Even more importantly, think about how you can take your efforts to the next level. Don’t just do something halfheartedly and call it good give it your absolute BEST effort and watch how dramatically that alters your results. No matter what you’re doing, giving it half your attention or half your effort will give you half the results you could have received.

It’s all about the energy you put forth while engaged in any activity. If you want to get a little, give a little. If you want to get a lot, give a lot. Put the same amount of focus and effort into washing the car as you would while writing a poetic masterpiece. Put the same amount of effort into raising money for the needy as you would while earning money for yourself. Strive for excellence in everything you do and then stand back in shock and awe as the universe gives you a standing ovation that rains blessings down upon you.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. - Author Unknown

How many times have you experienced a setback in your life? If you’re like most people, it’s probably hundreds of times. Setbacks are a part of life, and there is no realistic way to avoid them. However, if we learn to find the hidden gem in every setback, well be able to use them in productive ways. Let’s take a look at some of your setbacks and see what can be done to shift your perception of them.

First, make a list of every failure you can remember, no matter how insignificant it may be. If you started a diet and reverted back to eating donuts the next day, write it down. If you set a goal to make more money and ended up in further in debt, write that down. When you have your list completed, take a few minutes to review it. How does it make you feel to remember those things you didn’t accomplish? Probably not great, but don’t worry; we can turn that around in a jiffy!

Next to each item on your list, write down what you learned from the experience.
Don’t cheat by skipping this part of the exercise, it’s very important! And don’t say you didn’t learn anything, or choose a dumb lesson like, I learned not to try it again. No you absolutely learned something from every single failure and setback you’ve experienced. If you can’t think of any good lesson, you are probably still harboring feelings of bitterness about the experience. Step away from that one for awhile until you can look at it objectively. For the others, take a look at the lessons you’ve learned and pay particular attention to how they have contributed to who you are today.

You may notice that your life lessons have made you stronger, wiser, more focused, or more determined. Whatever you’ve learned through the painful experiences of your life, keep the lessons in mind as you attempt new goals.

If you choose to keep finding something positive in every unsatisfactory result, you really cannot lose! You will simply keep using your expanding knowledge to do better next time and move steadily toward where you want to be. Best of all, when you finally get there, youll be a much better person, able to fully enjoy it because you’ve grown so much from every experience.

When it comes to personal empowerment, feeling strong and grounded is crucial. Without a perception of yourself as strong and resilient, you’ll find yourself cowering in the face of challenges; feeling intimidated by other people, and weighed down by your own fears and insecurities.

A strong person, on the other hand, knows that he or she can handle life’s challenges and triumph over any adversity.

There are four key areas where strength needs to be built in order to fully empower yourself:

Mental Strength

Mental strength includes qualities such as clarity, focus, determination and positive self-image.

Are you confident, self-assured and proud of who you are? Do you know exactly where you’re headed in life and exactly how to get there? Do you feed your mind with positive fuel each day and push yourself to move beyond your comfort zones?

If not, you’ll want to start building your mental strength by developing a stronger focus and transforming limiting or negative thoughts. Your thoughts form the basis for your life and determine the way you see yourself in the grand scheme of things. Make it your mission to strengthen your mind, change unproductive habits and improve limiting perceptions.

Emotional Strength

Emotional strength pertains to your level of resiliency, flexibility and your beliefs.

How well do you handle the stress of life? Do you tend to take things personally? Do you cringe when someone says something negative about you? Are you easily upset by minor conflicts? Are you afraid to assert yourself?

Emotional strength is all about being tough and resilient in the face of adversity - being flexible enough to bend without breaking, in other words.

A good place to start is by making yourself feel loved and valued on a daily basis. A strong foundation of self-love and respect will help you to feel stronger, but it will also reduce your need to seek validation and acceptance from others.

Also important is gaining control over your emotional state by choosing not to allow external influences to upset you. Avoid taking things personally and learn to become more self-contained, impervious to situations that threaten to upset your emotional balance. Finally, get into the habit of stepping back emotionally and challenging beliefs that don’t serve you.

Spiritual Strength

Spiritual strength is all about feeling connected and balanced on a deeper level.

Do you have a regular spiritual practice that you engage in daily or weekly? Do you feel connected and guided by a power greater than yourself? Do you feel like your life has meaning and purpose?

This has nothing to do with religion, but everything to do with your own perception that there is more to you than your physical body. It doesn’t matter which religion you practice (or if you practice none at all) it matters only that you choose to believe that there is a reason for your existence and you feel supported and loved by a power greater than yourself. Spend time in daily meditation or visualization to help foster a deeper connection between yourself, the universe, and others.

Physical Strength

Physical strength may seem to be the least important of these four cornerstones of empowerment, but it is actually one of the most crucial. Have you ever noticed that people who are physically strong usually carry themselves with more confidence and feel better about themselves? When you feel strong physically, you tend to perceive the rest of you as being strong and capable too!

Are you in good physical shape? Do you eat well and exercise frequently? If not, you’ll want to take steps to get your body back into the best shape you can. Speak to your physician about starting a fitness regime, and begin treating your body like a cherished temple. Give particular attention to nutrition, rest, and self-care. As your body becomes stronger you should notice positive changes elsewhere too.