Believe in Yourself when Others Do Not

During the last __________ (fill in blank with time period: example - during the last two weeks) how often did you believe in yourself when others do not?

Never • Infrequently • Often • Always

Your goals and desires are uniquely yours and may not be shared by anyone else. To achieve them you must retain self confidence in what you are doing despite what others say. 

ACTION STEPS - If you would like to increase how often you practice this specific trait/habit consider one of the following Action Steps:

1. Reflections - recent and historical events to reflect upon.
   • The Butterfly - do you believe that you can transform into a butterfly or are you stuck as a caterpillar?
     
2. Exercises - an activity for you to consider completing.
   • Have a bias towards action - take action despite what others may believe as you work towards your goals.
     
3. Stories - backstories of individuals.
   • Philippe Petit - he demonstrated that the impossible could be done.
4. Questions - thought provoking words or phrases to answer.
   • The Impact of Fear - does the fear of others impact your ability to move forward?

For additional information visit the Action Steps web page.  If you would like MEAPA to conduct a workshop at your organization around this or a similar topic please contact us.  Also be sure to visit our online bookstore where we have a variety of publications that help individuals increase their self-awareness to think more effectively, take action and achieve the personal and professional growth required to live with intention and work with purpose.