“You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.” —Marianne Williamson

We are literally at war with our thoughts—often left defeated on the battlefield of the mind. But we don’t have to stay there.

Life begins when you commit to change the quality and health of your mind and begin to align your thoughts with those that build up vs. tear down.

It all starts in the mind.

“Surround yourself only around people who are going to lift you higher.” —Oprah Winfrey

Periodically ask yourself, “Does this friendship/relationship add or diminish value in my life? Will this person challenge or hinder my growth and development? Will removing this person significantly improve or adversely impact my life?

Be intentional and strategic with who you allow in your inner circle.

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” —Wayne Dyer

What you focus on matters.

If you’re locked into all that’s wrong in your life, those things will be magnified and become your reality.

Seeing the good in the worst of situations is difficult, but necessary.

“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” —John Dryden

Change your thoughts, change your habits, change your life.

Make every decision count.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl

The greatest change you can make, is in the way you respond to life—the good, the bad, and the uncertain.

The key is in knowing WHO you are and WHOSE you are.

Having an insurmountable confidence in God’s sovereignty, builds resilience and allows you to be unmoved by life’s challenges.

#bethechange

“If the grass across the road is green, water your grass more.” —Unknown

Greener pastures require work; not simply crossing to the other side.

Be committed and purposeful in the work you set out to do.

“It never gets easier. You just get stronger.” — Unknown

When you approach adversity with the right mindset, it has no power over you.

With the right perspective, you move from strength to strength.

#adversitywho?

#growthopportunities

#strengthtostrength

“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” — Ann Landers

Look for opportunities to love, to serve, and to grow.

Opportunity knocks. Will you answer the call?

“You get one life. Make it count.” —Shane Parrish

What’s really holding you back?

“Fear doesn’t exist anywhere but in the mind.” — Dale Carnegie

Fear has no power unless we surrender to it.

Do it afraid.