In trying to introduce my readers to new authors who can enrich their lives, every so often I invite a guest blogger to post on my my site. In honor of sexual assault and abuse awareness month, I’d like you to meet Tiffany Mason, who has risen above her personal adversity, using it as a stepping stone to help others. Enjoy!
The Power of Adversity
Where are you heading in life?
When faced with adversity, you have two options. You have the option of allowing your adversity to negativity affect the rest of your life, or you have the opportunity to grow and develop your character.
At the age of 19, I was faced at a cross road in my life. After experiencing a traumatic situation, I was faced with making a life changing decision. In my book, The Power of Adversity – A Guide To Finding Your Greatest Gift In Life, I share my personal journey of self healing after being sexually molested and exploited. I also share practical strategies and tools that women can use in order to design a meaningful and successful life.
But, with the right mindset, you can accomplish anything, no matter what adversity you experience.
I started my journey with self healing and forgiveness. The very first step that I took forward personal transformation was being able to accept my past. Of course this was easier said than done. I had to do a lot of reflection and dig deep within myself. But, once I was able to fully accept what had happened to me, I was able to enjoy the present and start designing my future.
The 3-part method that I’ve personally used to overcome my adversity and what I teach to my audiences is:
- Accept your past
- Gain the wisdom
- Design your future.
Whenever you experience some challenge, focus on accomplishing this 3-part method. How can you possible begin to design your future, when you haven’t yet accepted your past?
Accept Your Past
Although your past is part of you, it does not define you. Whenever I share this method in front of an audience, I like to emphasize the importance of closing the door of your past. 7 years after my traumatic situation, I’m a motivational speaker, life coach, and bestselling author. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for me accepting my past. If you’re looking to accomplish greatness in life, which I’m sure you are, give yourself the gift of accepting your past.
Gain The Wisdom
Once you’re able to accept your past mistakes, experiences, and failures, it’s time to gain the wisdom in your life. You gain wisdom from everything that you experience. I tell my clients to always carry around a wisdom book. You fill this book with life lessons and wisdom for you to implement in your life.
Design Your Future
Once you build your wisdom book, now it’s time for you to implement the wisdom into your life. Whatever life lessons that you gain, it’s time to take action. You have the opportunity to grow and develop your character. This is when the rubber meets the road and you begin to take action on the life lessons that you learn.
Make the commitment today to start heading forward in your life, rather than backwards. Life’s too short to not design the life you want. Now’s the time for you to achieve greatness in your life.
Meet Tiffany Mason:
Tiffany Mason is the bestselling author of The Power of Adversity. Tiffany teaches her audiences and clients on how to overcome personal challenges and start designing a meaningful life. Tiffany is the founder of Mason Coaching and Consulting, a lifestyle coaching firm where she works with professional women on work-life balance, self-care, and achieving personal success.
