I Choose Us - Self improvement and motivation for women.

I live my life as a force for good. I see the beauty and joy in this world and I pass this knowledge on to others, hoping that they will see the same.

I am striving for the ripple effect where each woman I help starts another ripple that gets larger and larger as time goes on. I do not need to make waves in mass quantities in order for my ripples to have a lasting impact.

It's like the story of the boy on the beach. One day he came upon hundreds of starfish that had been stranded. As he walked, he picked up one starfish at a time and threw it back into the ocean.

A man happened by who saw what he was doing. He asked the boy, "How can you possibly make a difference here? There must be thousands!" The boy replied as he picked up another starfish and tossed it into the water, "It makes a difference to this one."

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Education is the foundation for improvement; therefore, I seek to educate myself daily. I am open to the lessons of life because there is no better teacher than experience. I position myself in places where I have the opportunity to experience new things in order to develop my mind.  

I delight in learning so I can become wiser and teach others. Gaining new knowledge is a pleasure for me. As I pursue knowledge, wisdom finds me. Wisdom is more valuable than material riches.

My capacity for understanding is greater than I can imagine. I am able to understand concepts today that were not clear in the past because my mind is expanding. Each day, I absorb new information like a sponge. I read books to gain knowledge in topics that are unfamiliar to me.

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As they say, "Birds of a feather flock together." I show my positive attitude in my words and actions, so others who feel the same way about life are drawn to me. After all, positive people enjoy being around other positive people.

I feel that things tend to work out for the best and I enjoy sharing my hopes and dreams for a bright future with other like-minded individuals. It's something we have in common.

A negative person might say that I look at life through rose-colored glasses. They prefer being around other negative people, like themselves, discussing "real" life.

However, I know with certainty that I would much rather have my life than theirs. After all, I am much happier. I seek solutions to my challenges and move forward toward my goals.

Each to their own, I say. This is why I attract positive people.

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My will and my spirit are stronger than any dart of fear aimed in my direction. When disappointment strikes, I remain confident in myself because I am certain that great success is within my reach.

Though fear may relentlessly try to come against me, my strong will helps me reject fear over and over again. I carry on in my journey with a positive attitude because my spirit is too strong to be broken. I dance through the streets of my destiny to the melody of joy, thanks to the invincible spirit within me.

I can accomplish anything I set my mind to when I am determined. I have written down my goals and my vision in order to stay on track. Nothing can stand in my way when I have a plan and an unyielding will.  

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It seems that everything you've ever learned is about preparing yourself for a better future. It's easy to get so caught up in the future that you lose the ability to enjoy the life you're living right now.

The Power Of The Present

The first thing you should do to take action toward a better life is to realize the power that the present moment holds. There are different ways you can truly come to this realization, but the most popular and widely accepted method is meditation.

Meditation allows you to clear your mind. It's refreshing to focus on the present moment when you find the time to sit down and relax without any worries about the past or future.

This personal reflection time will allow you to sort out your inner thoughts. On the flip side, take note of the number of times your mind tries to distract you from the present moment. You'll be surprised to see just how many times your mind steals the present moment from you, in order to dwell on the past or future.

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You'll never know what you're truly good at until you give different things a try. When you take action to find your strengths, you just might surprise yourself. Perhaps there's something you've always wanted to try, but you think that you wouldn't be any good at it. You simply won't know until you try!

When you discover your talents, it can be an eye opening and fulfilling experience for you. The things you're good at are often things you enjoy doing the most. Your talents could even stem into a full-blown career where you wouldn't only be helping yourself, you'd be helping others too.

Finding your talents may be tricky, that's why we came up with 6 simple tips:

1.    Follow Your Current Interests. A great place to start is to reflect on your current interests. This will guarantee that you'll enjoy what you're doing when you discover your hidden talents. An example would be if you love music, consider pursuing an active role in the creation of music instead of just remaining a fan. You could take up an instrument or learn more about the technical aspects such as sound mixing.

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When I pray, I relinquish control of my life to my Creator. I surrender my will and desires because I know that my plans for my life are minuscule compared to the plans my Creator has set out for me.

Prayer provides me with comforting guidance during times of uncertainty like a lighthouse directs a ship on a dark night. I reach for prayer like a lifeline when I am bound up in life's difficult decisions.  

When I pray, I release my mind from worries and concerns. I feel an interior freedom because I have communicated all of my anxieties to someone who can truly help me change.

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