Written for this week's Thursday Prompt, hosted by  poetigress

Okay, taken out of scraps at the prodding of others. It's still not my favorite, but I suppose it doesn't need to be shoved to the side.

It's basically all my issues with writing, and turning each negative thought into an affirmation. Inspired by a PBS pledge drive program. (I'll watch 'em if they're good.)

A Skeptic’s Affirmations
By: Tyvara

I’m scared.
I don’t need to be afraid of being happy.

What if I never make it?
You’ll never know if you never try. Every attempt is a step in a positive direction.

I never learned all the right tools.
You’ve gotten better, and practice makes perfect.

If it’s hard to get people interested now, what does the future hold?
Chances are good that the more you write the more people you might entertain.

I’m a habitual procrastinator rooted in my childhood.
I have no reason to postpone something that I enjoy doing and what could be more enjoyable than using your imagination.

Most people either don’t believe I can, or that I don’t work toward reaching my goals.
I’d rather be true to myself, then have people love someone that I pretend to be.

I struggle with pains on a daily basis that prevent me from achieving my goals.
Pain is only a temporary state of mind.

I’m terrified I’ll fail, because I’ve failed at everything else.
You can’t fail at something that is your true purpose and soul’s desire.

It’s hard to find motivation.
My motivation is the realization of my dream come true.