Before, I doubted myself in business situations.
Now, I feel empowered in business and value the unique gifts I have to offer.  — Jean

Before, I was uncomfortable meeting new people for fear of being rejected.
Now, I am at ease when meeting new people and actually enjoy it.
— Amy

Before, I didn't know how to be an equal partner in a relationship.
Now, I contribute my strengths and am the gatekeeper for intimacy between my husband and myself.  — Beth

Before, I thought I was fat, ugly, unloveable, and didn't have much to contribute to the world.
Now, I think I am pretty, I love my body, and I know in my heart that the yoga classes I lead contribute a lot to peoples' lives.  — Melissa

Before, I had relationships with men who didn't value me.
Now, I found the right man who loves me beyond my wildest dreams and treats me like a queen.  — Barbara

Before, I battled those negative inner voices that said I was bad.
Now, I just tell those voices (and the part of myself who is speaking them) to "go sit in the corner."  — Fran

Before, even though I am an adult, I needed my parent's approval for things.
Now, I am my own person, completely separate from my parents. Now, I can enjoy them more as individuals.  — Jan

Before, I was often tense and stressed out.
Now, I'm more relaxed and can go with the flow.  — Jen

Before, I would binge and starve myself and exercise compulsively.
Now, I have a healthy attitude around food and also with my body.  — Sarah

Before, I would listen to doctors, no matter what they told me.
Now, I only listen if I get a good feeling about what they are saying.  — Gale

Before, I needed to have all the answers. I couldn't tolerate the "not-knowing." I needed to know WHY things are as they are.
Now, I can rest more comfortably in the unknown. To quote the poet Rilke, "I am more comfortable living the questions."  — Mary

Before, I used to be afraid to stay alone at night when my husband went away on business trips.
Now, I don't let my fear get the better of me. I can stay alone and feel more at peace.  — Charlene

Before, when I argued with my husband, I would blame him and be defensive.
Now, I look at my own part in the argument, and in turn, he does, too, so, we quickly resolve our differences.  — Angela

Before, I found it difficult talking with my brother, because I didn't accept him as he is.
Now, I no longer have the need to change him and our communications are much easier.  — Lynn

Before, I wanted to be friends with everybody.
Now, I am much more discriminating about who I spend time with. I choose to be alone rather than be with someone who doesn't support my growth.  — Marsha

Before, when I was angry at a friend, or something was bothering me concerning our relationship, I would avoid confrontation.
Now, I directly confront those kinds of situations with love in my heart.  — Sue

Before, I didn't appreciate spending time alone.
Now, I cherish my solitude.  — Pamela

Before, I didn't appreciate the sacred in doing ordinary things, such as washing the dishes or doing the laundry.
Now, I started using meditation and ritual every day, which gives my life more meaning and joy.  — Joy

Before, whenever I cut my hair and the stylist did something that I didn't like, I would never say anything. I would doubt my own wishes.
Now, I tell the stylist exactly what I want. Now, even if I am already home, I go back for an adjustment.  — Merryl

Before, when I ate different kinds of foods than my family did, I would think that I was weird and makes excuses for my different choices.
Now, I honor and respect my food choices. I realize that I don't have to explain myself to anyone.  — Gay

Before, I couldn't sit still and relax. I always had to be doing something.
Now, I enjoy doing nothing. I enjoy solitude.  — Janice

Before, I didn't trust my intuition about people.
Now, I can "read" peoples' attitudes and intentions and have a sense about what motivates them.  — Ingrid

Before, I couldn't easily tap into my imagination and often had writer's block.
Now, the blocks are gone. My imagination is strong and I am very creative.  — Amy

Before, I thought people were either right or wrong; I saw life as black and white.
Now, I believe that people are more than their behaviors. People, as well as life, have shades of gray.  — Fern

Before, I didn't believe in God.
Now, I believe in a higher power and experience more joy and love in my life.  — Carrie

Before, I didn't play scrabble because I was afraid that I would lose.
Now, I don't care if I lose, and I found out that I was much better at the game than I had thought.  — Jan

Before, I didn't attune to my inner self.
Now, I do yoga and meditation.  — Monica

Before, I never took naps; I thought it meant that I was being lazy.
Now, I nurture myself by taking naps whenever I am tired. I know that by taking a nap I am taking care of myself.  — Lori

Before, I never would have deeply bonded with my unborn babies while I was pregnant, for fear of the pain I would experience if I lost them.
Now, I chose to bond with my babies in spite of the potential loss, because the joy of feeling them inside me was much more important than protecting myself.  — Emma

Before, I believed everything I read in newspapers and heard on the news.
Now, I carefully chose which media I consult.  — Julie

Before, I rarely experienced gratitude.
Now, I give thanks before every meal and throughout the day.  — Ellen

Before, I would go to a therapist in order to feel better.
Now, I look inside of myself for the answers. I trust what my heart knows.  — Beth

Before, I believed that taking care of myself meant that I was being selfish.
Now, I realized that I can't take care of anyone else's needs, if I don't take care of my own.  — Tara