As I walk outside each day, I look around. I inhale the air. I notice the sensation of the breeze across my face. I am struck by the loveliness of the natural environment. The beauty of nature wraps its arms around me. Today can be my best day or my worst day. No matter which,

I find that success comes to me rapidly and with great ease. I know that success is the result of having a positive mindset as well as aggressively pursuing opportunities. I consciously take advantage of both of these attributes. Every little success breeds greater success and my capacity for success increases with each passing day.

I feel excited about the possibilities in my life. Some of these opportunities come as a result of what I can give to the world. My gifts are unique to me, and I want to share them. I feel good about what I have to offer to others. I am well-received whenever I reach out

Although you may not be aware of this in your everyday life, how you take care of yourself is critical to your quality of life. Self-respect is indicative of how you view yourself. And showing self-respect keeps your positive feelings about you flowing and growing. Feeling good about yourself and demonstrating self-respect are a chicken

Expressing gratitude can be difficult for some people.  Often times, gratitude is mixed in with other feelings like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, or insecurity. Why? Because it can be humbling to admit that we need help from others. It is important to realize that expressing gratitude does not mean you are weaker or inferior in any

I dare to dream because I believe my vision is becoming my reality. When I launch myself into a new adventure, I expect a positive outcome. My faith provides me with the certainty that good things are to come. I rest easy in the comforting arms of my faith. When my circumstances seem hopeless, my

In a time when technology runs the world, I appreciate opportunities to step away from it. Immersing in natural environments keeps me conscious and self-aware. I connect to my true self when I retreat to nature. Spending time in the beauty of unspoiled environments is renewing. It gives me a chance to recall where I

I have big dreams and I expect to achieve these dreams. I have earned the right to expect great things to happen in my life. If I do my part, I know I can achieve my goals and expectations. I deserve for good things to happen in my life. I am considerate of others and

Today, I view my life with gratitude. I find the positive in each situation. I see the excellence in every person. And I feel that the world is good. The more grateful I am, the more reasons I find to be grateful.

How many of you believe if you just tried a little harder you can be much more successful? This is a common belief taught to us all our lives. As a kid I was told by loving family and teachers, just try harder. Unfortunately, this is not the answer. If you want to learn how

What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. You know what makes you tick. Self-awareness also includes an understanding of how others perceive you. Lacking self-awareness can lead to

Don’t you love to receive compliments? It’s great for your self-esteem and just plain feels good to hear someone else’s respect or admiration. Those few words lighten your moods and give you the strength to push forward with you head held high. Compliments reinforce that you’re doing something right and your efforts are being appreciated.

Use the following affirmations to help you have better thoughts about how you spend your time.  Thoughts lead to actions and actions create our results. I know that my results in life are dependent on how I spend my time. I am very choosy about how I spend my time each day. I know what

Most of us aren’t experiencing the level of success we desire. It’s easy to see what successful people do. However, it can be challenging to notice the things successful people avoid. Avoiding the common success mistakes improves your odds of attaining higher levels of achievement. Avoid these common mistakes on the road to success: Using

What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. You know what makes you tick. Self-awareness also includes an understanding of how others perceive you. Lacking self-awareness can lead to

I know that my results in life are dependent on how I spend my time. I am very choosy about how I spend my time each day. I know what is important to me, and I spend my time accordingly. I know what I want to accomplish, and I spend time pursuing these goals. I

Becoming successful is much more about your beliefs than it is about your current skills and talents. Recognizing the mental blocks that limit your success might be the most important step you can take on your journey to a successful life. Mental blocks are insidious. They begin at a young age and quickly become the

Can you trust yourself? How many times have you promised yourself you were going to save money, lose weight, or clean out the junk drawer in the kitchen? You’ve likely made thousands of promises to yourself and broken the majority of them. You do this every day. It can be as simple as saying, “I’m

Today is an opportunity to reach newer heights of growth. I move forward with little consideration of the past. In this way, I can make my tomorrows more fulfilling than my yesterdays. Sometimes looking back is useful to remind me of what I am leaving behind. I use the past for learning and motivation instead

Everything is a choice. Whether or not you choose to believe that statement is a choice. If you focus on what you want instead of what you do not want, it is a choice. The ability to choose is a gift that only we have in the animal kingdom. It is this that separates us

Every moment of every day, I see endless blessings around me. I consider everything associated with life to be something special. When I look into the eyes of my laughing children, I feel blessed to share that joy. I know that many others may not be able to experience that. I treasure every opportunity to

Most of us are constantly under pressure and on the go with our fast-paced lifestyles. It\’s only natural for us to occasionally feel worn out or even a bit down from time to time. The good news is that something as simple as refocusing your attention from your challenges to acknowledging the things that you

Learn to show gratitude and you will find more things to be grateful for in life. Abundance surrounds you in many ways. Regardless of your station in life, there are many things that gratify you. What are you thankful for? Take a moment to ponder them. Consider the ways that having gratitude makes your life

What do you have to be thankful for? Starting your day off with some gratitude affirmations is a great way to remind yourself of all the wonderful things you have in your life. When you repeat aloud these affirmations of gratitude, you energize yourself and gain the courage to face the day and all of

Where focus goes energy flows.  Have you ever wondered why you get the results you are getting?  It is really quite simply, that is what you focused on.  People do not want to believe they are responsible for the bad things that happen to them but if you are honest and look at what they

The greatest blind spot we all have is ourselves. We don’t know ourselves that well. We certainly don’t see ourselves the way others do. Truly knowing yourself might be one of the greatest challenges you’ll ever face. But it’s a challenge worth pursuing. Knowing yourself better has so many benefits. You become better at managing

Being a divinely created being you have within you the ability to create. This is not limited to physically building items but includes creating the life you truly want. Through thoughts we can attract what we want in life. You need a desire, a picture and the willingness to work. Once you understand this process

I have heard and read many times, if you want to achieve a goal share it with others so that you are now accountable and committed.  Once it is public others will help you to achieve the desired outcome.  Observing human behavior, it seems when you have a huge dream you are wanting to achieve,

I remember reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki back in 2000.  It was a unique way of thinking for me.  I was raised in a family where no one had ever gone to college and only my mother had graduated from high school.  I never knew my birth father and live back and