My core beliefs!

I have a milestone birthday tomorrow, the big 60! With that in mind, here are ten of my core beliefs. If you could pick one and say it three times to yourself during the day, it will make a difference.

Let me know your choice for the day.

1. I am not afraid, only excited for what is ahead.

“It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself

which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable”. - Maya Angelou

2. I am responsible for the life I create.

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves.

The process never ends until we die.

And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility” - Eleanor Roosevelt

3. Failure means nothing to me – I look for outcomes and if the outcomes are not what I expect, then I assess what I need to do to change those outcomes.

“Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” Oprah Winfrey

4. I embrace challenges because I will always find a way to overcome.

“You may encounter many defeats,

but you must not be defeated.

In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats,

so you can know who you are,

what you can rise from,

how you can still come out of it.” - Maya Angelou

5. My vulnerability gives me strength and fuels my belief in me.

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy,accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”

― Brené Brown

6. The past was who I was, the present is who I am and the future is who I may become.

“You can’t stop the future

You can’t rewind the past

The only way to learn the secret

…is to press play.”

― Jay Asher

7. The words I use to express who I am, are aligned to my beliefs and values and actions.

“Your beliefs become your thoughts,

Your thoughts become your words,

Your words become your actions,

Your actions become your habits,

Your habits become your values,

Your values become your destiny.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

8. I am on a continuous journey of learning, which I never want to end.

“Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers

in our society for the indefinite future.” - Brian Tracy

9. I accept that sometimes I can stuff up, make mistakes and that I am not perfect however I never stop trying to be the best person I can be.

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.”

- Steve Maraboli,

10. I always dream big and I strive for that which is out of my reach – the impossible is worth striving for.

“One can’t believe impossible things. I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. ”When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” - Lewis Carroll