I recognize that this past year has been an eventful year. I look back on it with great hindsight, and I am grateful that it is over. I now raise a toast to the New Year! I am still here, despite the challenges of this past year. I am alive and well. I am stronger for having experienced the growth opportunities of this last year and am happy that it is in the rear-view … [Read more...] about I Raise A Toast To The New Year
Choice
I Own My Feelings
I accept myself as I am. I identify my emotions. Being able to describe what I am feeling helps me to cope more effectively. I distinguish between heartache and moodiness. Building my vocabulary helps me to deepen my understanding and communicate with others. I pay attention to my state of mind. I look for underlying causes. I try to catch myself before my feelings become … [Read more...] about I Own My Feelings
I Control My Life
I am the captain of my ship. I make my own decisions and take responsibility for my choices. I listen to my intuition. I follow my heart. I define what success means for me instead of comparing myself to others. I leverage my strengths. I figure out what I do well and what I love to do. I structure my tasks so that I can take advantage of my natural talents. I manage … [Read more...] about I Control My Life
Happiness Is A Choice
I choose to be happy. When I am clear with what makes me happy, I move consistently in that direction. I start with a smile. The first person I smile at is the one in the mirror. I turn any automatic self-deprecating evaluations into self-affirming affirmations. I state them in the mirror: “Good morning, Gorgeous! Wow! I love my hair! I am looking marvelous … [Read more...] about Happiness Is A Choice
I Choose To Balance My Life
Regardless of what is going on outside of me, I find solace in my heart. My heart is my sanctuary. It is my place of peace. I abide in my happy place within my heart, even when the outer world is filled with chaos. When the outer world threatens to draw me into its chaos, I take a breather. I take a breath. I breathe in and out slowly. I calmly come back to balance now. It … [Read more...] about I Choose To Balance My Life