First, I would like to thank God, Rhonda Byrne, and all of the loved ones in my life.

In 2011, my life was changed forever when I watched The Secret for the first time. Prior to watching the film, I was a habitual “negative Nancy.” I had low self esteem, I was constantly jealous of others and I was unhappy.

I began to make some small changes, such as getting a haircut, as I always hated my hair! The haircut gave me a little confidence boost and I enjoyed the fact that my curls were more defined and it took very little effort.

I was working as a waitress at the time and a guy that I had feelings for for quite a while came into the restaurant. I waited on him, and before he left, he asked me on a date! I was thrilled. We dated for a couple of months and one night he made a big deal about telling me he loved me. Then, out of nowhere, he texts me and breaks up with me. Not only this, but I found out that he went back to his ex-girlfriend! I was heartbroken and very angry.

Then, a friend of mine insisted I watch The Secret and something just clicked! I began to realize that all of the things I was upset about I had attracted myself! I turned my life around! I started to focus on loving myself.

As a result of this, I began to get straight A’s in school and had a new sense of direction. Prior to this, I always felt that I wasn’t smart enough and that I always had to work so hard. I began having academic success with little effort and realizing my true potential! I began attracting new friends and guys started noticing me! Since then, I have passed two of the teacher licensure exams in my state with one more to go!! I have attracted a wonderful, kind, loving man, who is so good to me and my daughter. I have healed from past break-ups and I am getting a new car!! Also, in one year, I am going to Italy to teach English for three months!

I have made gratitude a habitual way of life! I am looking forward to the future and achieving all of my dreams! I hope everyone remembers that they absolutely deserve true happiness!