Tuesday, January 30, 2018

PERSEVERANCE

Hello to All My Blog Readers,

As you know I am the author of the amazing new book titled  MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR! Which takes an intimate look into several mental illnesses, and describes what it's like to suffer from them.  But it is also a book that offers hope.  It proves that a person can persevere even in the very worst of times!  You may ask how is that possible.  So, here is an article I wrote on the topic of perseverance.  I'd like to share it with you here.

PERSERVERING DESPITE A MENTAL ILLNESS DIAGNOSIS
By: Stephanie Anne Allen

Do you or someone you know suffer from mental illness?  Do you feel “doomed” and hopeless?  Are you looking for a way to carry on and live a meaningful life?

The answer is perseverance.  You must persevere in all situations, even the worst ones!  Persevering is a sign of courage and inner strength.

You may ask yourself, “can I really persevere?”  And this is my answer to you, “Yes, you can!”

What exactly is perseverance?
According to Merriam-Webster the definition of perseverance is “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.”  Another word for it, that you may be familiar with is “steadfastness".

What does that mean to me?
Well, it means that no matter what life throws at you, you can get through it.  And not just survive it, but thrive from it.

How do I use it?
Steps of persevering:

·         Believe- “You can do it.”  “It will work out.”
·         Faith- “I am going through this for a reason.”  “God does care about me.”
·         Hope- “I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”
·         Love- “I am worth it.”  “I am special.”
·         Will-power- “I will never give up!”  “I will do whatever it takes to succeed.”

What are the benefits?
Persevering has many benefits.  It leads to increased self-esteem and self-worth.  It also helps you live a very happy and successful life!

Conclusion
You are worth it!  You can do it!  You have purpose! Your life has meaning!  Never will you let yourself give up!


Please share this with everyone you know.  Let's spread the love to others! And, with sincerity, I hope that you do persevere always.

Much love,💓
Stephanie😊