Unlock Your Confidence!
Perhaps this encouragement is meant for you today or someone you know – may it find its way to the soul that needs it most.
We've all heard the phrase, "I'll believe it when I see it." It's a time-worn saying suggesting a reliance on tangible evidence or proof before we can accept something as true. Honestly, it's not my favorite phrase because it promotes an inherent passivity or skepticism in our lives. It requires we must wait or postpone what's possible until we can witness or experience it.
Of course, the phrase applies to some situations, but it should be the rare exception and not the norm.
Think how our lives can vastly change when we REVERSE the order of that phrase. Instead of "I'll believe it when I see it.", let's embrace "I will see it when I believe it." It's a far more active way of living. It immediately unlocks optimism, faith, and enthusiasm. It invites us to author our destiny. It's especially crucial on the journey of finding our self-worth and building self-confidence. This is what it could look like in practical terms.
I WILL SEE…
- my authentic self WHEN I BELIEVE trying to fit in carries a tremendous personal cost.
- assertiveness WHEN I BELIEVE I belong in the room and have something meaningful to offer.
- healthier work relationships WHEN I BELIEVE I deserve kindness, respect, and boundaries.
- resilience WHEN I BELIEVE I’m actually tougher than my circumstances.
- my diversity as a powerful strength WHEN I BELIEVE I bring life experiences, perspectives, and talents that others do not have.
- growth WHEN I BELIEVE my failures are simply setbacks and some of the most valuable ways to learn.
- allyship WHEN I BELIEVE my actions can make a difference in advocating, challenging, and combating the discrimination of underrepresented or marginalized people.
- new opportunities WHEN I BELIEVE I can create my future.
- my talents WHEN I BELIEVE everyone’s journey and skills are different, and I stop comparing myself to others.
Let's reframe and challenge the way we think about things. Feel free to share in the comments below what YOU WILL SEE…WHEN YOU BELIEVE.
