Believe in Yourself

There may be days when you get up in the morning

and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be.

That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.

There are times when people disappoint you

and let you down.

But those are the times

when you must remind yourself

to trust your own judgments and opinions,

to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.

There will be challenges to face

and changes to make in your life,
 
and it is up to you to accept them.

Constantly keep yourself headed

in the right direction for you.

It may not be easy at times,
 
but in those times of struggle

you will find a stronger sense of who you are.

So when the days come

that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities,

remember to believe in yourself

and all you want your life to be.

Because the challenges and changes will only help you

to find the goals

that you know are meant

to come true for you.

Keep Believing in Yourself

Susan Lynne Schwenger
27 DEC 1970