10 principles

I read this devo online just now. It made me take a step back. In principle it's an amazing bunch of principles, but so hard to actually do. Or is that just me?!

10 Principles
'...AND IT WAS VERY GOOD...' GENESIS 1:31
God knew the 'you-shaped' purpose you were born to fulfil, so He provided all the gifts you'd need. Having designed you, God stands back and with a satisfied grin says 'Very good.' Can you say that about yourself? It's important that you can. Why? Because others will treat you according to how you treat yourself! This is not pride, it's just healthy self-esteem based on God's opinion of you. When you have it, it affects every area of your life. Truth be told, it determines how far you'll go in life. Stop and ask yourself today, 'How do I really feel about myself?' Be honest! Then read these 10 principles: 1) Never think or speak negatively about yourself, GOD DOESN'T! 2) Spend time thinking about your God-given strengths and learn to encourage yourself, for much of the time nobody else will 3) Don't compare yourself to anybody else. You're unique, one of a kind, an original. So don't settle for being a copy 4) Focus on your potential, not your limitations. Remember, God lives in you! 5) Find what you like to do, do well, and strive to do it with excellence 6) Have the courage to be different. Be a God pleaser, not a people pleaser 7) Learn to handle criticism. Let it develop you instead of discourage you 8) Determine your own worth instead of letting others do it for you. They'll shortchange you! 9) Keep your shortcomings in perspective - you're still a work in progress. 10) Focus daily on your greatest source of confidence - the God Who lives in you!