Believe in Yourself
by Sue
(East of the Mississippi)
My best friend, Anne, from the beginning of my college days has always been the "wise" one and the deep thinker. Her mantra throughout our decades long friendship has always been "Believe in Yourself".
Although it is such a simple statement it has a profound affect on your approach to life. It inspires confidence. It gives you the courage not to be diminished by others. It allows you to share your opinion in an open, honest way.
Believing in yourself is actually much harder than it sounds but keeping that thought first and foremost in your mind really helps to cement that you are who you are and wonderful in every way. (Even if others don't wish to see it or don't care!)
Sue