This list of Pain to Power Vocabulary is extremely empowering. It comes from Susan Jeffer’s book, Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway.

Pain                                                              Power

I can’t————————————I won’t

I should———————————-I could

It’s not my fault————————–I’m totally responsible

It’s a problem—————————-It’s an opportunity

I’m never satisfied———————–I want to learn and grow

Life’s a struggle————————–Life’s an Adventure

I hope————————————-I know

If only————————————-Next Time

What will I do?—————————I know I can handle it

It’s terrible——————————–It’s a learning experience