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"Taking Stock of Your Inner Assets"

This month our theme is taking account of our inner assets. In the normal hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to acknowledge or even realise how far we have come. We constantly learn and grow through our experiences but rarely do we sit back and ponder how we use our assets and whether they’re serving us in the way we want. We invite you to journey with us to step up and appreciate your inner assets.

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Turn Your Inner Assets into Greater Esteem
by Linder Chong

When it comes to putting our best foot forward, let’s face it, most people are ‘backward in coming forward’. We are too embarrassed or shy about saying what is great about us and often undersell ourselves. On the other hand we don’t like to be seen to be boasting either. The underlying thing about this is not what other people think but how we think and feel about ourselves.

When was the last time you took a look at yourself from the inside and appreciated who you are? Have you ever described your inner qualities? The starting point to appreciating your inner qualities is liking yourself which strengthens your self esteem. Start by enjoying yourself – what do you enjoy about the way you are? At the end of each day take a quiet moment for yourself and think what you most liked about yourself today. Consider everything, even things that seem trivial, such as choosing what to wear or managing a difficult situation. Maybe even something you refrained from doing. Then appreciate your qualities.

You can also make a list entitled ‘I like myself because …’ These will highlight your connection with your values, capabilities or behaviour. For example ‘I keep my promises’ emphasises the connection between your behaviour and your values. How much of your liking yourself depends on your behaviour or capability? If you can identify these you can begin to take steps to change your behaviour or capabilities and thus increase your level of self-like.

Accept yourself and the changes you want to make, rather than fighting or suppressing them or even disliking yourself because of them. This is simply telling you that you’re alive and are a human being who is constantly growing and developing. Think of those you love, they’re not perfect and most probably have qualities that irritate you at times; but you don’t dismiss them or dislike them. Could you accept and show tolerance for your own good and bad qualities?

If you were to ask your nearest and dearest friends and family about what they like about you, what would they say? How does this compare to the list you made of what you like about yourself? Do these feel right to you? If for some reason some of these qualities make you feel uncomfortable, ask yourself why.

The more we validate ourselves the stronger our self-image. When we acknowledge our inner qualities they become our resources for when things go unexpectedly wrong. Having a strong self-esteem means we handle setbacks better and are more resilient in bouncing back. It helps us try out new directions, knowing we’re resourceful enough to handle different situations. We can take greater control of our lives knowing we can take steps to change our unwanted behaviours. Every moment is an opportunity for change.

The greater our esteem the greater our ability to help others and the less concerned we are about what others may be thinking. This frees us up to be and enjoy who we really are!

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BELL Resource Corner

by Leone Kennedy

In creating some resources for our theme ‘taking stock of your inner assets’ I thought it appropriate that the first step in taking stock is to see yourself as a resource corner. What resources do you have to help you know and use your inner assets? Too often we look outside ourselves to be whole, to find the next course, or read the next book or learn the next skill or make the next difference. What if your biggest resource was you? That corner of your mind and heart that you are yet to explore. What if you did have all of the answers you needed and all you need is the little push to discover them? How can your utilize all of your inner assets and resources?

Idea 1: Get to know yourself – you may want to start here, http://www.uoflife.com/epicenter/id.htm

Idea 2: As you do get to know yourself more and more, only take notice of the good bits – if this interests you this might help http://www.successmethods.org/

Idea 3: When you learn what you are good at apply it to make your life and your world a better place to be - http://www.kindacts.net/

Idea 4: My personal favourite, know and live your own potential, nobody else’s - http://www.unstoppablelife.com/

Idea 5: Know that even when you are being your best and utilizing your best assets that sometimes life does throw a curve ball. If this happens use your biggest asset of all, CHOICE.

I wish you well on your journey of potential and authenticity.

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