Decision Dwelling
It seems society if filled with people who love to ponder. We think about doing one thing or another, weigh the pros and cons, and then continue to think some more. More »
Tags: decisions, goals, priorities, time managementDon’t Forget to Double Back for Yourself
While working on two books, establishing a business and raising my daughter (who was a toddler then), my days were always too short, and my stress level was at its peak. The demands on my time were great and the first thing to go, to make room for these demands, was my daily walk. More »
Tags: Add new tag, self care, stress, time managementFriday Freebie: April Calendar
Enjoy the printable April calendar featuring some of my artwork and some words of wisdom from Albert Einstein. Click here to download the April Calendar
Embrace chance, change and challenge
Why not go out on a limb? That’s where all the fruit is”—Will Rogers
Good morning! Take a moment to think about the times in your life when you felt the most esteemed, proud, excited, and fulfilled. What happened to create those feelings? Were you going through your day on auto-pilot and just doing the same-old, same-old? Or was something different?
I am going to take a wild guess that something was different. I am going to guess that when you felt that way, it was because you had reached further, discovered something new, challenged yourself, or taken a chance. And you surprised yourself by learning that chance, change and challenge can be good things. Feelings of esteem, pride, excitement, and fulfillment are derived from an “I CAN” attitude. An “I CAN” attitude leads to an “I DO” world.
Your Turn:
Today’s quote reminds us that to reach life’s fruit, we have to go out on a limb and get it. We can sit and wait for it to come to us, but it could be a very long wait and there is no guarantee that we would ever get “fed.” What area of your life is calling for you to meet it halfway? What are you going to do about it?
Today’s Affirmation:
I embrace chance, change, and challenge.
Reflection Questions:
Over the past year, where have you been “waiting” instead of “reaching”?
When have you felt the most esteemed and proud of yourself?
Which of the areas on your list are you ready to reach for to renew these fulfilled feelings?
Flipping the Facts
February 21st, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Attitude, Change, Good Morning Inspirations, Reading Room
Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.”—Aldous Huxley
Good morning! When Donna submitted this quote, I knew it would have to be the subject of one of our Good Mornings. I think this quote speaks to one of the core issues many self-improvement programs miss. We can’t “ignore the facts” as we strive to create a better life. While positive thinking is a great tool, if we ignore the facts, we set ourselves up for disappointment.
To change our lives for the better, we must methodically work through our “life clutter” while maintaining a positive attitude, realizing that we are taking control of our futures. A positive attitude shouldn’t be something we brainwash ourselves to have. A truly positive attitude is born when we take action, take responsibility, and start regaining control of the many areas of our lives.
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