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EEW MAGAZINE/ JULY 2011 COVER STORY
"It is possible to be better and not bitter as a
result of adversity,” says the author who is
currently on her Resilience book tour
speaking and autographing copies of her new
book throughout cities and states across the
U.S.
“I have 5 commitments in the book for
readers to follow that I think will really help
them move forward from a setback,
whatever that is,” explains Valorie.
result of adversity,” says the author who is
currently on her Resilience book tour
speaking and autographing copies of her new
book throughout cities and states across the
U.S.
“I have 5 commitments in the book for
readers to follow that I think will really help
them move forward from a setback,
whatever that is,” explains Valorie.
These days, with a new outlook and a
gorgeous new do—Valorie Burton recently
went natural and she looks beautiful!—she is
letting women everywhere know they can
accept, face, and then overcome challenges.
Whatever you’re dealing with, Valorie
highlights an important fact, which is this.
There is always somebody who has it much
worse than you.
“You are not the only one going through
something difficult,” she reminds EEW
Magazine readers. “Others are facing far
worse situations than you. This is something
I saw as I interviewed others in preparation
for writing this book. No matter what you’ve
gone through, instead of focusing on all you
don’t have, begin looking at what you do
have and know that you are blessed.”
If you want to add to those blessings you
already have, get a copy of her book Where
Will You Go from Here? for your collection.
To get purchase the book, which is available
in stores and online, visit ValorieBurton.com.
gorgeous new do—Valorie Burton recently
went natural and she looks beautiful!—she is
letting women everywhere know they can
accept, face, and then overcome challenges.
Whatever you’re dealing with, Valorie
highlights an important fact, which is this.
There is always somebody who has it much
worse than you.
“You are not the only one going through
something difficult,” she reminds EEW
Magazine readers. “Others are facing far
worse situations than you. This is something
I saw as I interviewed others in preparation
for writing this book. No matter what you’ve
gone through, instead of focusing on all you
don’t have, begin looking at what you do
have and know that you are blessed.”
If you want to add to those blessings you
already have, get a copy of her book Where
Will You Go from Here? for your collection.
To get purchase the book, which is available
in stores and online, visit ValorieBurton.com.
While there is exceptional wisdom to be
gained from each commitment she shares, I
told Valorie that one of my personal
favorites is “commitment #2” which says,
I will not stare at a closed door.
“That seems to be one of the favorites and I
think it’s because when something is over, it
can be challenging to move on from that,”
Valorie elaborates.
“I will not stare at a closed door means just
that, not staring at a closed door wishing
things had turned out differently; wishing
you could change things; wishing you could
make things somehow different from the way
they are; because you can’t. All you can do is
turn around and face forward with courage."
gained from each commitment she shares, I
told Valorie that one of my personal
favorites is “commitment #2” which says,
I will not stare at a closed door.
“That seems to be one of the favorites and I
think it’s because when something is over, it
can be challenging to move on from that,”
Valorie elaborates.
“I will not stare at a closed door means just
that, not staring at a closed door wishing
things had turned out differently; wishing
you could change things; wishing you could
make things somehow different from the way
they are; because you can’t. All you can do is
turn around and face forward with courage."
That courage Valorie speaks about is
discovered in the word of God. “During hard
times negative thoughts come into your head
and you’re tempted to sink into depression.
But instead of focusing on everything that’s
wrong with your life, all the things you don’t
like about your circumstance and how you
feel like you just can’t do it, you have to
remember what the word of God says. You
can do all things through Christ who gives
you strength. You have to have faith and
confidence in the word.”
It is indeed faith that has sustained the
founder of The Coaching and Positive
Psychology (CAPP) Institute as she navigates
personal challenges, and trains others on how
to do the same. This author, motivational
speaker, and trainer of coaches, has a full
plate doing all the things she loves. And she
is a walking example of the fact that you can
move forward even when life doesn’t go as
planned.
discovered in the word of God. “During hard
times negative thoughts come into your head
and you’re tempted to sink into depression.
But instead of focusing on everything that’s
wrong with your life, all the things you don’t
like about your circumstance and how you
feel like you just can’t do it, you have to
remember what the word of God says. You
can do all things through Christ who gives
you strength. You have to have faith and
confidence in the word.”
It is indeed faith that has sustained the
founder of The Coaching and Positive
Psychology (CAPP) Institute as she navigates
personal challenges, and trains others on how
to do the same. This author, motivational
speaker, and trainer of coaches, has a full
plate doing all the things she loves. And she
is a walking example of the fact that you can
move forward even when life doesn’t go as
planned.
When working to bounce back from a serious
setback, Valorie Burton has 5 commitments
to help you along the way:
1. I will not feel sorry for myself.
2. I will not stare at a closed door.
3. I will dig deep to unearth the courage I
need.
4. I will direct my thoughts. My thoughts will
not direct me.
5. I will choose to believe that all things work
together for good.
setback, Valorie Burton has 5 commitments
to help you along the way:
1. I will not feel sorry for myself.
2. I will not stare at a closed door.
3. I will dig deep to unearth the courage I
need.
4. I will direct my thoughts. My thoughts will
not direct me.
5. I will choose to believe that all things work
together for good.
