Home > Author > Susan Jeffers
21 " Say YES to life. Participate. Move. Act. Write. Read. Sign up. Take a stand. Or do whatever it takes for you. Get involved in the process. "
― Susan Jeffers , Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
22 " The fear will never go away as long as I continue to grow. "
23 " I know it is hard to accept, but an upset in your life is beneficial, in that it tells you that you are off course in some way and you need to find your way back to your particular path of clarity once again. "
24 " ... security is not having things; it’s handling things. "
25 " The biggest pitfall as you make your way through life is impatience. "
26 " Usually inner strength is respected—we get back what we put out. "
27 " As you go through each day, it is important to realize that at every moment you are choosing the way you feel. "
28 " If you don’t change your direction, you’re likely to end up where you’re heading. "
29 " Feel the fear .. and do it anyway "
30 " YOU'RE NOT A FAILURE IF YOU DONT MAKE IT; YOU'RE A SUCCES BECAUSE YOU TRY...not only does talking bring valuable information, it clarifies your intention to have it happen! "
― Susan Jeffers
31 " Your awareness of the Pendulum Syndrome should enable you to bypass some of the swings and handle put-downs more appropriately.Win-Win: "Thank you for your concern, Mom, but I have so much faith in myself, I know that whatever comes up, I'll handle it. I'd like you to have more faith in me too. it would really help me a lot""I can see why you think I'm being selfish--I'm not available to you as much as I used to be. All this change is difficult for me as well, but I need to do this for my own growth. If I don't, I know I will hold an awful lot of resentment toward myself and toward you. I really would like to have your support I know you're feeling a little neglected right now and it's only natural. I want you to know that I love you very much. What can we do to improve the situation? "
32 " The irony, of course, is that by not choosing, we are choosing--to starve.For some reason we feel we should be perfect, and forget that we learn through our mistakes.You keep looking back and berating yourself with "If only I had..." You waste valuable energy, and you also make yourself miserable.Each path is strewn with opportunities--despite the outcome.YOU'RE NOT A FAILURE IF YOU DON'T MAKE IT; YOU'RE A SUCCESS BECAUSE YOU TRYBefore making a decision:1. Focus on the No-Lose Model2. Do your homework3. Establish Your priorities4. Trust your impulses5. Lighten upAfter making a decision1. Throw away your picture2. Accept total responsibility3. Don't protect, correct. "
33 " We have been taught to believe that negative equals realistic and positive equals unrealistic "
34 " One step at a time is enough for me. Impatience is simply a way of beating yourself up. (from Kammy haynes) "
35 " Take a risk a day - one small or bold stroke that will make you feel great once you have done it. "
36 " You can’t avoid pain, but you can say yes to the pain, understanding that it is a part of life. "
37 " You have to do something to make your real life match your visualization. "
38 " We are all winners when we say yes "
39 " Lighten up! We live in a world where most people take themselves and their decisions seriously. I have good news for you: nothing is that important. Honestly! "
40 " Just changing your attitude can affect the world around you. "