LIVING
Saying
“I Do!”
By Dr. Michele Langbein
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fter facing a personal set-back (such as a divorce), it is easy to lose confidence in yourself. When you start analyzing the situation
and trying to figure out what went wrong,
it can be exhausting. Many people start to think “what
if ”…What if I would have done this differently or what
if…STOP! You can’t change the past. However, you
can learn from the past and decide what you want your
future to be. First, you must decide to commit to yourself. Say “I Do”! It starts with your mindset.
Let’s start with a positive attitude. After you have
taken a moment to grieve your situation, you must pick
up the pieces and put yourself back together. Start by
saying “I do” believe in myself. “I do” believe that I can
start rebuilding my life one day at a time. Things in life
may have happened that did not go as planned. The
path you started with may have taken a detour. However, detours may lead to an even better journey. “I do”
believe I can find something that I’m passionate about
and spend my energy making a difference in the world.
Life will be different from what it was before, but
change can be good. I will not let the fear of change
scare me! I will let the adrenaline fuel my passion and
move forward. From this moment, I will commit to
myself and become a better me.
I’ve watched many successful women overcome hardships and become outstanding leaders. We have all had
moments when life didn’t go as planned. However, how
you deal with your life detour can determine what your
future path will be.
“I do” believe that everyone has the ability to make a
positive impact on the world. Whether you are starting
your own cause or joining forces with others who share
your passion on a particular issue, you can make a difference. “I do” believe that good people help inspire
and support other people in their missions. Together
we can make a difference.
Successful leaders often find that their journey did
not start with a fairytale story. However, the obstacles
and challenges that they overcame made their desire to
make a difference even stronger.
So if you are faced with a set-back, remember: don’t
be afraid to say “I do” again.
Dr. Michele Langbein is the founder of Leaders Empower Lives. She completed
the Robert Morris University doctoral program in Instructional Management and
Leadership and is applying what she learned in the Ph.D. program to the book that she
is currently writing.
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INSPIRING LIVES
SUMMER 2016