You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again

Gentle Encouragement

You would encourage a child or a good friend who needs support  look for all the small successes that fill a day and praise yourself in the moment with enthusiasm and love. Let´s say you park your car and line it up beautifully outside the store  give yourself enthusiastic praise right in that moment.

The trick is to spot the many, many little achievements you are responsible for daily. Don´t wait for your big public success stories  you could be waiting all year! Start today by noticing all the small things you do well such as showing kindness to someone who needs a smile, being a good friend at a time of need, completing a project on time, making a great cup of coffee, going to the gym because you are worth it etc.

How do you acknowledge the little successes?

You can do this aloud or quietly inside your mind but make sure to do it with enthusiasm. As you make a habit of doing this throughout the day you cant help but feel much better about yourself. Its impossible not to boost your self esteem. Now, as you read this you might be thinking this is silly. Listen, what is silly is beating yourself up every day. People with high self esteem spot all the little results they achieve and give themselves love and approval all day long. Why? Because it works!

Reach out to those around you and share the many blessing you have and always remember that no one person is more willing or able to strengthen you. Be strong to put your hands into yours.