It's Your Turn

In my last two posts, I mentioned the importance of putting yourself first and of challenging yourself. Two things we often neglect in our lives as we face the turbulence of day to day trials and tribulations.


Today however, I turn the tides. Rather than offering up my own words, perspectives, and stories, I challenge you to do so for yourself. I dare you to write down a goal, a challenge you are issuing to yourself - with a deadline. I am also challenging you to look through old photographs with the goal of inspiring yourself.

 Find a photo that to you represents a time when you accomplished something challenging, a time when you felt you did something well, or a photo that brings to you a sense of self directed pride. If you can, I ask that you have it printed and framed. Put it up somewhere that you will see it on a daily basis. If for whatever reason, you cannot print and frame it, I ask that you find another way of ensuring that you will see it on a regular basis. You can set it as a desktop on your computer or phone, as a screen saver, or even make it a profile picture. Whatever works.

 If you feel like taking that a step further, I encourage you to place your written challenge with the photo you have selected.

 The point is to remind yourself that you can accomplish more than you often tell yourself, more than you often allow yourself to believe. 

 We spend so much time complimenting others, telling them they are strong, capable, and accomplished, that we completely neglect to do these things for ourselves. We sit and hope others will remind us but at the end of the day, we are who we need to hear it from.  

So go forth fellow Bros and Bras. You have your mission; see how far your own inspiration takes you!
This message will not self-destruct in the next ten seconds.


Cheers!
The Bra Street Rambler

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