Tips for Finding the Strength in You

Each and every one of us possesses an inner strength within ourselves that often lies untapped because we do not look inward, especially during our everyday busy lives. But when tough times come, that inner strength can be tapped and is what will sustain us. There a few ways to access that inner strength and peace when you need it most.

1.     Make a list of factors which are holding you back as a stronger person. Create a list of character flaws you observe in yourself with input from friends and family who may be able to give a more objective view of your flaws. Examples of characteristics which can lead to lack of strength are lack of trust, indecisiveness and low self-esteem.

2.     Next, create a separate list of your character strengths. By acknowledging your positive traits, you can build up your self-esteem, a key component to increasing your inner strength.

3.     Affirmations are a great way to increase your self-worth and strength within yourself.

Repeat phrases like "I am strong, I can succeed" or "I am strong and healthy. I believe in myself” to yourself everyday to motivate yourself and improve focus.

4.     Make a list of times in your life when you felt or acted strongly each night before you go to sleep each night no matter how small or insignificant. Remembering the times when you used inner strength will help rekindle those feelings in your current self.

5.     Talk to people who inspire you and ask how they channel inner strength. Strive to follow their example and use their guidance as a model for your own life. Similarly, keep your friends and family close. You’ll find more inner strength by drawing on the strength of those around you.

Think Big: Unleash Your Potential

Our culture is all about creating a safe and easy life, we don’t like challenging ourselves. Unfortunately, this leaves us with a lot of hidden potential still locked up inside us. If you have ever felt that you are capable of so much more than the life you are living now, here are some ideas to help unleash the potential within you.

1.     Choose to pursue personal growth

You yourself must a conscious decision to change and grow in order to move forward. Start reading books and blogs about tapping your potential, attend seminars with like-minded individuals, or talk to people who inspire you. Mentors are everywhere, you only have to look.

2.     Set concrete goals

Make a list of goals for improving your quality of life, both short-term and long-term. Maybe it’s to get fit, start your own business or clear your doubts. The key is to be really specific about exactly what these goals are. Visualise the outcome to motivate you to work towards achieving them.

3.     Action cures fear

Very often, we can conquer fear by simply acknowledging it then taking constructive action to overcome it. Take baby steps at first, building evidence to show your mind that you are more and can do more than you think. Now that you have set your goals, brainstorm for ways to accomplish these goals. A good place to start is to seek the advice of people who have already done what you’d like to do.

4.     Keep track of your successes

We all need reminders that we are good enough. Failures can crush your confidence, leaving us unable to go on but a list of your successes will help remind you what you have achieved so far. All your accomplishments, whether big or small, should be recorded, even something as small as completing all the tasks in your to-do list.

Keep growing, set goals, move forward and you will reach your full potential one day.