Afirmative statements (or affirmations) are positively phrased sentences in the present tense. We strip out the “I should, I will, I’m going to…” and replace those words with “I am.” Let’s use the basic example of health to show how … Continue reading
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“The longevity of our soul lies not only in the hand sof God, but in how we are remembered.”-Wendy Louise …a.k.a. my mom Good morning! Today is a special and bittersweet day for my family. On this day in … Continue reading
“Your current safe boundaries were once unknown frontiers.”-Unknown Good morning! This is a quote to make us think, isn’t it? Often, we pull back from change out of fear. We are comfortable with where we are, and establishing new habits … Continue reading
Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. Arthur Rubenstein Every time I am asked about “secrets of success” I notice there is an underlying theme. Each formula I … Continue reading
“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” -Marcus A. Antoninus Good morning! Being responsible is one of our most important personal duties. Responsibility makes the difference between the medium and the magnificent. Unfortunately, much of … Continue reading
“Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’”-Ann Landers Good morning! When Ann Landers … Continue reading
“Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest.”-Mark Twain Good morning! When my daughter was in the difficult school years featured in movies like Mean Girls she lashed out at a bully who had been picking … Continue reading
“Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest.”-Mark Twain Good morning! When my daughter was in the difficult school years featured in movies like Mean Girls she lashed out at a bully who had been picking … Continue reading
How many of you find that travel or riding to or from an event, school or camp accounts for some of the quality time you have with your children? Instead of spending that time in silence or frustrated because you … Continue reading
Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Calvin Coolidge Good Morning! When I was seventeen I was a sophomore in college at UW-Milwaukee. I worked full time five days per week at a Big Boy restaurant on … Continue reading