I face challenges head on! Each challenge is a chance to prove to myself just how strong I truly am. Encountering hardships builds my strength and character; it allows me to gain wisdom with each experience.

No matter how difficult a task may be, I embrace it with an open mind. After all, my only other option is running from reality. I choose to stand up, instead of back down.

When I’m dealt an unfavorable hand, I seize the opportunity to learn what I am made of. I refuse to let setbacks control my positive outlook. I reach the goals I set because I know in my heart that I will win.

I have the ability to choose how I want to approach each situation I encounter. Therefore, I approach each moment with a positive mindset.

Though I am brave, I am only human. At times, I may get scared and feel like scurrying away and I understand that this is a perfectly normal reaction. It is okay to allow myself to back away from certain challenges that are too great for me to handle.

If I fail, I pick myself back up and try again.

I give 100% effort to each challenge I face and my effort overcomes my hardships. I refuse to give in when setbacks try to stop me, because I deserve success.

Today, I realize that my toughest troubles build up my inner strength and I embrace them.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I back down from challenges due to fear of failing?
2. Are there any recurring hardships that are constant in my life?
3. If so, how can I weed this negativity out of my life?