This topic was on my heart today. Obviously, my current challenge is overcoming my battle with breast cancer. I am confident that the victory is already mine, but I am sensitive to the fact that there are others in the world trying to overcome obstacles as well. No matter how great or how small the problem may seem you already have the strength within you to overcome it! I am going to give you three sure fire ways to increase your faith and realize the power within! 1.) Prayer and Meditation This is a great way to quiet the outside noise around you and connect with your inner thoughts and emotions. As a working wife and mom I barely have time to myself. Some days it feels there are not enough hours in the day. This is why it is so important to make time for you! There is no way you can be good for anyone else if you are run down and burned out. You must have goals and be self-assured of what direction you are headed in! The only way to accomplish this is to find quiet time and pray and ask for direction. Even if you can only afford 10 minutes a day; it will be worth it. Try it and see! You will feel much more confident and centered! 2.) Speak into your life I started achieving this years ago. I decided that anything I wanted to see come into fruition that I would start to speak life into it. Meaning everyday whatever goal I wanted to accomplish for my home, job, marriage, or family that I would express it verbally….. OUT LOUD. I promised myself that I would not stop speaking whatever it was until I saw it manifested in my life. I did this when I spoke over my job, my marriage, when we bought our first home, and even when I wanted to get pregnant with our sweet baby girl! These are just a few of many examples. Realizing that you have the power to speak change into your life is a powerful tool to manifest your dreams! 3.) Don’t Settle for Less! Adversity comes to build character and strength. If things do not work out exactly as planned know that it’s not the end. When faced with a road block there is always a detour, but you must keep going! I want you to realize that you deserve to have everything you want in life. Watch the company you keep. Surround yourself with supportive people who appreciate you and want to see you succeed. Create healthy relationships and boundaries for yourself. Rid yourself of any toxic behaviors. This could include poor eating habits, making excuse, minimizing your value, and a biggie….not realizing your true potential. You, my friend, are worth far more than any rubies or diamonds. Know your worth! Only you can take responsibility of your life. It is up to you to make a decision to get up every day and walk in the realness of hope and the authenticity of faith! Trust me if a girl like me can do it knowing what she’s up against then I believe you can too. How do I know this? I know, because there is no one on this earth like you! You possess an individual God given uniqueness that can’t be bought, compared, or compete with anyone else. That’s the awesome part of it all. Only you can fulfill what you were born to do! I want you to take charge of your mind today. From this point forward refuse to entertain any negative thoughts including fear! Remember you attract what you believe! Until next time…. Ciao Bella, Micky