One of the most important steps towards empowerment is having a reasonable belief in yourself and your abilities. Self-confidence plays a key role in your growth and development as an individual.
One of the main reasons people fail to evolve and grow is due to a lack of self confidence. It is not for a lack of strength. As individuals we all have our weak moments. Confidence is believing that in spite of what you might come up against you will overcome and achieve success.
Create a vision for your life and do not allow your environment, the people around you or past circumstance determine how you execute your dream. Stay focused. Ever so often rather than staying focused on what is important people allow naysayers to cause them to question their judgment and as a result lose confidence. One key element in achieving success is believing that it is possible. We all have something to offer the world. Your contribution is important. Challenge yourself to reach for the stars.
Getting motivated and staying motivated is often difficult. There are times when you may feel like giving up. But remember that the ones who achieve success are the ones who didn’t quit when the going got tough. If you surround yourself with people who only have hard luck stories to share you will become disheartened. It is therefore important to have in your circle positive people who will encourage you and help you up when you feel you are slipping.
Many of society’s ills are noticed by many but few intervene because they either don’t care of feel it is none of their business. Society have placed people in different groups and class and are they treated in a manner in which others believe they should be treated.
So often people see others being unjustly treated and turn a blind eye. Often the way you are treated depends on what race you fall under. I recall an incident at an airport where cops were trying to detain a white man. He was furious at the way he was been handled and he shouted and I quote, “YOU ARE TREATING ME LIKE A BLACK PERSON” My thought was damn, and yet people pretend not to notice that black folks are treated differently. I believe that injustice is injustice. Color should not matter. Stop being silent.
People are often intolerant of others who may not look like them or have different view points from the ones they hold. Intolerance has created division among different groups of people and it is one of the reasons we all can’t get along. People are intolerant of different skin color of of those of different political views, religion, sexual orientation and social status.
In my opinion everyone is entitled to be different or have unique qualities. We don’t have to all look the same or share the same views in order to get along. When we become more tolerant of each other there will be less conflict in society.
We live in a world that thrives on negativity. It is the negative news that often make the headlines. It is the negative posts on social media that often get shared the most. Therefore don’t be surprised if people have negative things to say about you. You can do ninety-nine good things, but it is that one thing you did wrong that people will focus on.
There is much gratification in seeing your hard work pay off. It makes the journey all the more meaningful. Continue to invest in yourself. You are worth it!
Life will not always go as planned. Sometimes the people you trust and believe in are the ones who will let you down. However the answer is not to trust because whatever field you venture in, trust is necessary. Learn to choose your circle carefully. The right ones will always have your back.
We live in an ever changing world yet many people are afraid of change. However change is often necessary as you begin to climb that mountain that will get you to success. The path will not always be clear. You will encounter change in your personal development. Your circle of friends may change. Your priorities and the way you do things may change. Change is an inevitable part of your growth. Don’t fight change, instead embrace it.
Times have changed. As women we have evolved. Gone are the days when women were expected to stay home, be good wives and bear children. Women are now go-getters forging the way and making strides in almost every area of society.
However we still have women who believe it is a man’s job to take care of them and make them happy. This is not a good idea. A relationship should never be about one person’s total dependence on another but rather about two people working together to create something great.
Dependence is one of the key factors that many women become trapped in unhappy and abusive relationships. Even if they have the will to leave, inability to finance themselves keep them trapped. Whether it is a marriage or a relationship maintain your independence. It will be one of the best decisions you have ever made
Author Marva Seaton 
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