S.U.M.M.I.T. Leadership

"Quiet that voice of doubt inside of you. You are good enough. You do deserve good things. You are smart enough. You are worthy of love and respect. You are amazing just the way you are." - Lorri Faye   Self-esteem is the thoughts and impressions we hold about ourselves. And, what we think about ourselves affects who we are and influences everything we do. It can influence our attitude, self-motivation, mental well-being, and our overall quality of life. When our self-esteem level is strong, we have higher self-confidence and stronger feelings of security, belonging, and competence. Self-esteem is important because it can impact our decisions, our relationships, our physical and emotional health, and our overall well-being. Individuals who display healthy levels of self-esteem have a firm understanding of their skills and abilities and have realistic expectations of themselves. They understand their personal needs and can express them to others. They can maintain a healthy re...

"Life is not just about the good things or not just about the bad things. It is both. It all depends where you focus your attention." - Ann Marie Aguilar We spend a lot of time focused on the wrong things. Focusing on the negative. Afraid of what might or might not happen. We're not always going to get what we want in life. We won't always win and succeed at everything we do. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't approach what we do with an expectation of getting the outcomes we desire. Life is about balance, and why not believe that something great is going to happen? It doesn't require any more energy or effort than thinking that something terrible is going to happen. When you have a conversation with someone, you are likely to get incorrect responses if you ask the wrong questions. Similarly, in life, if we are sending out the wrong messages or asking for the wrong things through our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, we are likely to get undesirable results....