In times of strife or uncertainty, it is easy to beat yourself up – to think you're not good enough. It is even easier to forget that despite all of our differences we are born with one very important thing is common: potential – and lots of it. What seems difficult, at times, is remembering this potential for greatness lies within us all. So I have compiled a short, easy to-do list with words of inspiration from great thinkers who have recognized their potential as a reminder and an inspiration, for those who have forgotten amidst the daily bump and grind, how to realize their power within:

    生活中很多事情容易讓我們泄氣，認為自己不夠好，甚至很多時候我們會忘記每個人都是不同的，每個人都有自己的潛力。很多時候，我們會忘記自己的潛能，本文只要旨在提醒那些忘記自己潛能的人并幫助意識到自己潛能的人最大實現(xiàn)自己的價值。

    #1. Reflect on your life.

    The first step is committing to 20-30 minutes of quiet Reflection everyday. You don't have to sit still, close your eyes, and meditate. But you do have to get away from all the distractions in your life such as the television, cell phones, email, radio, family, friends, coworkers, school mates, etc. They're constantly clouding your thoughts and influencing your decisions.

    反思自己的生活

    要做的第一件事就是每天花上20到30分鐘來反省自己每天做過的事情，不一定得坐著，閉著眼睛沉思，你可以在看電視的時候，打電話的時候，和朋友，同學或家人在一起的時候都可以。

    #2. Become an Optimist.

    This is key. Every negative thought that you replay your mind is like an anchor holding you back. Liberate yourself from the negativity. Inside every setback lies an opportunity! Always find the positive in every situation.

    成為一個樂觀積極的人

    這是關鍵的一步。對自己的否定是自己前進中最大的障礙，讓自己從悲觀中走出來，凡事多想想好的一面。

    #3. Set a Goal.

    Goals give your life direction and purpose. Without them you're just drifting through existence. Do something Bold! Set a lofty goal that stretches you outside your comfort zone.

    制定目標

    目標讓你的生活有方向和目的。沒有目標你會茫然度日，做一些勇敢的事，定一個目標，讓自己不要安于現(xiàn)狀。

    #4. Define who your role models are.

    They can be in the flesh, on TV, or even audio books. Model yourself after them. Learn from them. If you don't, you'll pick up bad habits from all the wrong people.

    找自己的偶像

    你可以從電視上，書上或其他媒體上找一個積極的人物做自己的榜樣，向他們學習，這樣你就不會走錯路了。

    #5. Be Grateful!

    Be grateful for your opportunities. Be grateful for right now! Being grateful invites even better things to come into your life. So what are you grateful for?

    有感恩的心

    對自己擁有的機會，現(xiàn)在都懷有一顆感恩的心。學會感恩可以讓你的生活更加美好，那么你要感謝誰呢？

    #6. Become a life long learner.

    You don't have to be in school to learn new things. Commit to learning something new everyday. Have an open mind. Become a sponge. Grow!

    活到老，學到老

    你不一定非得在學校才可以學習新東西。成長起來，每天都試著需學習新事物。

    #7. Embrace change!

    It's impossible to reach your full potential if you're not willing to change. Become dynamic, adaptive, evolving! Realize that change is good…change is exciting!

    會改變

    不試圖改變就很難實現(xiàn)自己的潛能，活躍一點，積極改變，記住改變是好事。