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23 Steps To Being Your Best Self

by Bonita Bennett

Consider The Following:

  • Your Mind – The Bible says, “Bring your thoughts into captivity.” You must watch over what you think. Guard your thoughts as if your life depended on them. It does. Fight hard against ugly intrusions by focusing on the beauty in your life. Counting your blessings keeps life’s disruptions in perspective.
  • Adopt A Position – Develop personal principles or standards and stick to them…regardless of the challenge.  Have something you stand for and let it be known.  It draws serious respect to the corner you occupy.
  • Ask For Direction – Stop making your own decisions. Pray for guidance in everything on a daily basis.
  • Your Character – Work hard to be regarded as one with a spirit of excellence. Distinguish yourself by your words and deeds. Dare to stand out from the crowd.
  • Your Mouth – Say what needs to be said… creatively. Few doors are closed to those who are straightforward, yet gracious. However, remember words have a life of their own, and no one ever forgets what you say. Good or bad.
  • Your Integrity – Strive to be a person who is known for good moral character, and the honesty of a child. Gain a reputation as one who always takes the high road in life regardless of the circumstances.
  • Your Self-Esteem – Accept yourself and if need be…change what you have the power to change.
  • For Peace – Surround yourself with friends and acquaintances who make you feel good…only.
  • For Love – Don’t work at finding it. Work at giving it.  Be assured that you will reap what you sow.
  • Others – Always stop to acknowledge others. It will build your treasury.
  • Your Happiness – Through faith, you should expect the best and wait on it regardless of what you see in front of you.
  • Your Demeanor – should be the posture of royalty, if you believe you are a child of The King.  Therefore, you should be self-assured, kind, gracious, generous, warm, genuine, yet discerning. Remember, everyone who knocks at the door of your life does not qualify for entry.
  • Friendship – Find at least one friend who will go with you to the wall, to whom you can speak your heart…then return the favor.
  • Don’t Worry – The Bible says … “Give no thought for tomorrow.” Know that God will oversee your issues. Read the 6th chapter of Matthew in the Bible.
  • Your Attitude – Learn to accept disappointment like an adult.  Whenever things don’t go your way, move on in search of the rest of your rainbow.
  • On Feeling Less Than…Remember that no one is better than you, and there is always a place for you at the top of the hill if you feel like the climb.
  • Satisfaction – Never put the comfort of others above your own.
  • Your Essence – Give your body “vault” status, and only give the key or the combination to a worthy partner.
  • Your Space – Be careful of who comes near your “dwelling” waving a banner of affection, or “opportunity.” Learn to tell the difference between steak and hamburger.
  • Your Focus – Strive to do what you’re supposed to do without distraction.
  • Your Sensitivity Level – Don’t take everything personally. A chip on the shoulder projects an air of inferiority. Put a shield around your heart, and ride with the tide to your personal safety zone.
  • Your Conscience – Be aware that everything you do and say will come back to you.  It’s the Universal Law. Therefore, if you want the best, you must give your best.
  • Embrace The Day – Find something you love to do and do it as often as you can.

Bonita Bennett, founder, publisher  Of Being Single Magazine, and a former TV/radio personality, is the author of the books “How To Catch & Keep The Man Of Your Dreams,”  and The Coming Of Dawn.  She is also a nationally recognized life coach/relationship expert and noted motivational speaker, whose life-changing counseling techniques, classes, and innovative workshops on life skills, interpersonal relationships, conflict management, and problem-solving are well-known in her field. 

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