Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) DEC 2016 / JAN 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue A Miracl | Page 102

Here are five of my favorite miraculous accomplishments: • I received a full scholarship to complete a PhD at Stanford University • I married the love of my life and am still married 20 years later • I gave birth to two amazing human beings • I am living in a place that I love after many years in a not-so beautiful place • I found and purchased the perfect house in just 12 hours Notice that these aren’t necessarily related to my business, they are accomplishments I am proud of or that bring me joy every day. 2. Absorb optimism. Surely you’ve come across people who persistently see the bright side of things. 102 They’re the ones that could stand in the middle of the worst thunderstorm the world has ever seen and say, “I think it’s starting to clear up.” Seek out these people and spend time with them. Their optimism will soon start to rub off on you. Talk to them about your challenges; they may have a perspective that can really give you a push in the right direction. I surround myself with people who support me, who will boost my spirits on days when they are low. Make a list of the two or three friends, family, colleagues or mentors that you know you can call when you need to find your hope again. Keep their names and numbers in your phone so that have easy access to them. 3. Think of activities that might inspire you. Use every tool at your disposal. Here are a few examples. What would you add to this list? www.AspireMAG.net | December 2016 / January 2017