Quote No.6 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
If you struggle with low confidence, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, inferiority feelings or imposter syndrome which has been described as a feeling of being fake or believing you only achieved success because you were in the right place at the right time. You may also believe you are not as competent as other work colleagues, other mothers, other bloggers, or you may struggle to accept praise or to bask in the glory of your achievements. If any of these sound familiar to you then affirmations can help you to deal with and manage these challenges.
Talking about these challenges can help normalise them and help us realise that it’s ok to be human and to admit our struggles.
I’ve doubted my ability as an adult educator and I was able to overcome these doubts by reminding myself that “I am a competent and capable adult educator.”
Encouragement is a powerful tool! Encourage Yourself Encougage Others is a powerful tool kit.
What do you struggle with?
What affirmation do you use or might you use from now on?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine. (If you would like your own copy of Anne’s book send your enquiries to info.devinepublishing@gmail.com)
Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha).
I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been!
I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences!
Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me!
If you wish..., a little of the back story...
I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21.
As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning!
However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also!
You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect!
By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'.
As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way!
Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story!
Much love,
Marie x
Thank you for sharing!!.. I struggle with keeping track of my cup of tea when I am multi-tasking… 🙂 I listen to my heart, rarely go wrong… 🙂
“Any piece of knowledge I acquire today has a value at this moment exactly proportioned to my skill to deal with it. Tomorrow, when I know more, I will recall that piece of knowledge and use it better. “ Mark van Doren
We all do Wendi, how dull it would be if we were already perfect!! The main thing is that we keep working on it! Give yourself an actual pat on the back! X
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May 31, 2020 at 2:46 pm
Thank you for sharing!!.. I struggle with keeping track of my cup of tea when I am multi-tasking… 🙂 I listen to my heart, rarely go wrong… 🙂
“Any piece of knowledge I acquire today has a value at this moment exactly proportioned to my skill to deal with it. Tomorrow, when I know more, I will recall that piece of knowledge and use it better. “ Mark van Doren
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May 31, 2020 at 6:23 pm
I can understand that Dutch! That’s a great quote Dutch and it’s so true…we are a work in progress, hopefully getting better every day!
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May 31, 2020 at 4:14 pm
i struggle with a lot of stuff, but i am working on it daily!
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May 31, 2020 at 6:27 pm
We all do Wendi, how dull it would be if we were already perfect!! The main thing is that we keep working on it! Give yourself an actual pat on the back! X
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May 31, 2020 at 8:15 pm
bless your kind words! I really appreciate how you always have something generous and encouraging to write, thank you so much!
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May 31, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Bless you Wendi, what a lovely thing to say! Xx
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May 31, 2020 at 9:38 pm
it’s an absolute truth 🙂
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May 31, 2020 at 9:32 pm
wise advice again Marie, how are you?
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May 31, 2020 at 9:38 pm
Thanks Kate, v.busy with end of term and remote working. Looking forward to hols in 2 weeks and chance to catch up!!
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May 31, 2020 at 9:43 pm
so glad you have a break coming up, take care precious!
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May 31, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Kate, likewise I hope you are taking it easy and settled back home. Xx
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May 31, 2020 at 9:46 pm
sure am but seriously considering another few weeks down there again … it’s sold!
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May 31, 2020 at 10:23 pm
Definitely do Kate before the opportunity is gone!
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June 1, 2020 at 1:20 am
ah that maybe just the encouragement I need, thanks Marie!
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June 2, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Affirmation is much needed by everyone..beaautiful reminder of that Marie🤗🤗🤗
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June 2, 2020 at 4:24 pm
Thank you Mich for your affirming feedback! 😁
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