Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 38A Henriette Kalgraff | Page 9

“The thing I say most often to myself is, ‘I can do hard things, especially when I want to say that I can’t.’ Saying this is simple, but powerful.”—Sherrie Ferrell At Gold, Sherrie had a mindset shift. “I knew something was holding me back, and it was me. I examined what I said to myself. The tapes playing repetitively in my head said things like, ‘I’m not smart enough. I can’t be like them. I can’t do OUTSOURCING STRENGTH Sherrie Ferrell says, “The scripture ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13) has kept me going many times when I have questioned my own ability. It’s important to me to always remember where to turn for my source of strength.” Write down things that bring you strength, such as positive thoughts about yourself or inspiring messages, on a notecard. Stick it to your computer, bathroom mirror, fridge, back door, dashboard of your car, or any other place where you might see it during a down moment to help you remember that you always have a source of strength to draw on. hard things. I don’t have time. I don’t look the part.’ These were false beliefs determining my actions and attitudes, and the lies were holding me back.” Wisely, Sherrie got to work changing the hardest part of her business: her self- belief. “I had to change that tape I was playing in my head because I was smart and I could do hard things. I wanted to exemplify the actions and attitudes of the type of person I wanted to attract. I needed to give people a reason to want to join me. So, I began filling my mind with daily affirmations. This was the best personal development I could have asked for. I have grown and done things I never thought possible. “I realized I didn’t need to be someone else,” Sherrie states. “I just needed to be the best version of myself, and take ownership of my life with no excuses. Things were going to happen that I had no control over, but I got to choose my reaction.” Through her journey, Sherrie discovered she was capable and intelligent. She knows it is important to remember, “We are exactly who we need to be to reach the people we need to reach. Each of us was created for a plan and a purpose that only we can fulfill. When we find a way to accept who we are, and strive to be the best version of ourselves, then we are free to be all we were created for to make the biggest impact in the world!” Images by Me+3 Photography; family photo by Loveless Photography doterra.com 9