Happy Spring! According to the calendar, we have officially started our spring season in the U.S., even if the weather outside doesn’t feel like it yet.

As I write this, I’m watching a squirrel trying to raid our bird feeder.  

The bird feeder is designed for her to fail. It has a slippery wire connected to the branch, two baffles, spring-loaded perches that won’t support the weight of a squirrel, and it’s high off the ground. As if that’s not enough challenge, it’s windy today, so the feeder is swaying in the wind.

And the squirrel doesn’t care!

I’ve watched her try multiple approaches, only to scurry back to safety when the attempt fails.

Despite these obstacles, the squirrel keeps trying, learning from her mistakes and trying again.

Have you ever worked on a goal and felt like you’re set up to fail? Have you ever felt the obstacles were too much for you to overcome?

When self-doubt creeps in and you feel like giving up, it’s time to re-calibrate your mindset.  

If you can dream it and believe you can achieve it, you can have it!

The BELIEF part is the key!

Here’s an affirmation I encourage you to use when your belief is shaky. It works best if you say it aloud. And I encourage you to repeat it as many times as necessary until you believe EVERY WORD of it!

• • I am _______ [say your name]
  • I am strong
  • I am confident
  • I am capable
  • I am worthy
  • I deserve to get everything I want out of life
  • I believe I can have it
  • Obstacles help me grow and learn
  • I am grateful for what I have
  • I am driven to get what I want
  • I am prepared to be successful
  • I believe in myself
  • I can
  • I will
  • Just watch me
  • I am ______ [say your name]

I’ve been watching squirrels try to raid our bird feeder all winter long, without success. And guess what I’m looking at right now? The squirrel figured it out!

Stay focused on your goals, reaffirm your belief when you feel self-doubt, and you will achieve success!

Wishing you the best!

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