Believe in Yourself: The Power of Self-Worth and Words
“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.”
~ JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE ~
Meshell’s Success Misnomer #1 – There is no can’t. There are an infinite number of ways to get to your desired result.
Let’s get right down to it. The reason you struggle is not because of a lack of resources but because of your beliefs limiting your ability to activate your resourcefulness. There is NO ONE telling you… you can’t. It is what you have been saying to yourself for too long, and now you believe it.
It’s these negative thoughts and self-talk, that you can’t seem to get a hold of, bringing your drive and determination to a screeching halt. And all that’s left… the seeds of dreams deferred and disappointing thoughts that, unchecked, harvest the excuses and alibis of why you can’t or why you’re not ready. Let’s break down “can’t”:
C – Conditioning
A – Accepts
N – Negative
T – Truths
Can’t is a symbol of your disbelief in your abilities. Over time, it becomes a deep-rooted distrust of yourself, leading to behaviors of minimal effort followed by endless discussions of why it won’t work. Still not sure if what I’m saying is true? Here is an activity to demonstrate the power of your negative and recurring thoughts.
ACTIVITY: Decide to do one activity that makes you feel uncomfortable by the end of today. Write it down and tell someone who will hold you accountable. Now, capture (write or voice memo) all the thoughts you have throughout the day about the impending uncomfortable activity. Here are some questions to help you track your thoughts:
- Are my thoughts positive or negative?
- Do I believe what I’m thinking?
- Are these thoughts helping me?
- What am I imagining about the activity?
- Is my imagination positive or negative?
You will discover that what you’re saying to yourself is either helping or hurting you. Either way, there is always room to grow and improve. To have the career and life you desire demands aligning your thoughts to empower you to create and deliver possibilities.
What do I mean by possibility?
It is your belief in yourself to create, to direct your thoughts toward a favorable outcome for all involved. This is why top performers are exceptional. They work from the inside out, believing first and foremost in themselves and their abilities before engaging in business or selling.
Here’s an example of possibility. If I gave you a box of vanilla cake mix and said, “bake a cake,” what I would expect, and what you would deliver would be a vanilla cake?
Now, if I gave you that same box of vanilla cake mix and said, “make a dessert,” well, now the fun begins! I have set your mind free of the confines of the expected. Your thoughts begin to expand and imagine the possibility. You get to deliver results that exceed expectations and showcase just how extraordinary you can be… given the chance.
To further illustrate the expansiveness of possibilities, I googled “unconventional ways to bake a cake” and came across, “19 Random and Delightful Things You Can Make with Boxed Cake Mix.” Here’s the list:
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- Birthday Cake Shots
- Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
- Birthday Cake-Flavored Soft Pretzels
- Cake Batter Fudge
- 3-ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
- Birthday Cake-Mix Bread
- Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle
- Cake Mix Gooey Butter Lemon Cookies
- Piña Colada Cupcakes
- Cake Mix Fudge Crinkle Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
- One-Bowl Lemon-Raspberry Cake
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars
- Lemon Almond Tea Cakes
- Classic Yellow Cake Balls
- Banana Spice Granola Muffins
- Almond Chocolate Biscotti
- German Chocolate Chunk Bars
- 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Mix Mug Cake
Isn’t it amazing, the power of words?
Two very similar instructions, both with only three words delivering very different outcomes. What does baking cakes have to do with your success?
Isn’t it amazing, the power of words?! There are limitless ways to discover your answers and solutions as well as an endless abundance of opportunity, and it all begins when you believe you can.
People who do incredible and amazing things, those who defy the odds and achieve greatness, do so despite their humble beginnings, upbringings, devastating setbacks, and heart-stopping losses. They look past what is visible to their eyes and focus on the unseen and unknown.
C – Creativity
A – Actively
N – Nurtured
You can and will succeed. I believe the best way to impact your success and increase your revenues is to invest in your mind. And the best ways to achieve this are courses, community, and coaching. Invest in being the best, you are worth it!
Believing in yourself is the foundation of making anything happen. By shifting your mindset from “can’t” to embracing infinite possibilities, you unlock your true potential. STAY TUNED for the upcoming weekly DREAM BIG email series will guide you through this transformative journey, helping you cultivate creativity, nurture your resourcefulness, and expand your horizons.
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Love, Hugs, and Blessings,
Meshell ❤️