I Choose Us - Self improvement and motivation for women.

Darkness is powerless when I am around because I bring light with me wherever I go. I shine my light boldly and proudly so that others may be uplifted by it.

The light of courage within me outshines the dark clouds of fear. Fear has no place in my life. I embrace the unknown as a new adventure and let go of all concern, surrounding myself with peace.

The darkness of hate does not stand a chance against the light of love within me. I choose to love all people regardless of who they are and what they look like.  My light shines brightest when I offer love and friendship even to those who hate me.

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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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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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I have authority over my thoughts. I carefully choose which thoughts can stay and which must leave my mind. Constantly, I filter my mind because my thoughts soon become my actions.

I seek the positive qualities in other people because I believe good can be found in everyone. When I meet someone new, I am able to find common interests and I confidently speak to others free from fear.

When I remove fear from my mind, I am free to take risks. Freedom of the mind allows me to experience life in a new dimension. When fear tries to paralyze me, I pause. This allows me to feel the calming effects of inner peace. Thoughts of past successes flow through my mind like a river, which reminds me of the potential stored within me.

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When I set a new goal, I try to think of anything I can do consistently, on a daily basis, to help me achieve it. Then I use mental cues, affirmations, and meditation to help me create that habit.

If the new goal is a positive character trait, like greater confidence, I strive to exhibit that attitude daily. I create affirmations that remind me that I am a winner and I visualize conquering challenges with ease.

Soon enough, I realize that my habits have led me to my goal.

If I wish to become a philanthropist, I share my good fortune daily with those less fortunate, even if it is in very small amounts. The habit of automatically exhibiting this generosity catapults me to my goal.

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I strive to leave a positive impact wherever I go. As a result, others look forward to my visits and the good effects spill over to me, too!  You can do the same too.

In the mornings, you can help your family get started in a good mood. You could prepare clothes the night before and keep backpacks by the door to prevent a stressful and frantic morning rush.

At work, I encourage a peaceful, productive atmosphere. I avoid participating in gossip and office politics, and my co-workers feel confident around me. I am sure to give sincere compliments to others for a job well done.

My clients enjoy doing business with me because I go out of my way to give them a good experience and I show them appreciation for their business.

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On my journey to victory, I can overcome any challenge that is set before me like a mountain standing in my way. Armed with courage I push myself to climb as far as it takes to get to the other side. I press on because victory awaits me at the top, but only if I persevere.

Determination is what makes me an invincible force throughout the journey. Regardless of what I see around me, above me, or even below me, I am determined to finish what I have started because it is my promise to myself.

I put on the gloves of persistence in order to firmly grip the side of the mountain so I can stay the course. One step at a time, I press on in my walk no matter what tries to get in my way. Even when inclement weather slows my pace, I continue to press on. Life is not about how fast I travel, but about enjoying the journey to my destiny.

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