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I didn\u2019t know why I was feeling discouraged.<\/p>\n

I might have attributed it to some recent situations that hadn\u2019t gone as planned, (but I knew it wasn\u2019t the events themselves but rather how I chose to think about them).<\/p>\n

Regardless of the reason, the feelings of doubt and uncertainty caught up with me and I was struggling.<\/p>\n

My husband asked if there was anything he could do for me. Without thinking of my response, I heard myself say, \u201cNah, I just need to believe I can do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just need to believe I can do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thoughts are powerful and I was experiencing powerful doubt. And I didn\u2019t like how I felt.<\/p>\n

It was time to shake my doubtful thoughts loose!<\/h3>\n

And so, I offer you my process.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Pray<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You may choose meditation or some other form of quiet contemplation.<\/p>\n

    Sincere, heartfelt prayer works wonders for me in breaking the cycle of negative thoughts.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Take care of basic physical needs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Unmet basic needs are a distraction.<\/p>\n

      When I\u2019m cold or hungry or haven\u2019t brushed my teeth, my discomfort and self-pity grow. Take care of those needs so you can focus your energy where it needs to be.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Notice with gratitude everything that is going right.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Noticing one good thing often leads to another and soon the gratitude bucket overflows.<\/p>\n

        As I followed the plan that morning, my thoughts, words, and my actions soon changed from discouraged, negative and sluggish, to hopeful, happy and energized!<\/p>\n

        Try it and know you can turn your day around.<\/p>\n

        With love,
        \n\"Melanie<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

        P.S.<\/p>\n

        And instead of feeling bad about the so-called wasted day, I recognize that sometimes going through those discouraging times help us be able to fully appreciate the positive days that follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        I didn\u2019t know why I was feeling discouraged. I might have attributed it to some recent situations that hadn\u2019t gone as planned, (but I knew it wasn\u2019t the events themselves but rather how I chose to think about them). Regardless…<\/p>\n

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