My Collage/Vision Boards

I have been going through my collages and Vision Boards that I made and here are two that I really like and that have helped me move forward. The first one (left) is called My Spiritual Blueprint  and the other one (right) is called Ego Wake up Call. I have posted them in different parts of my home and office and I keep rotating them because if I leave it in the same spot then I don't "see' it anymore. And my agreement with myself is to stop and read it all the way through every time I come across it. Now I have many of these so I keep recycling through them because you can never have too many reminders of your goals and action plans!

You are the Best Authority on You

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Whatever you do in life, remember, YOU are the CEO of you. You are in the business of being you, the best you, the most dynamic you, the Unlimited Potential You.
You are the best authority on You. So as you go through your day today and your weekend carry yourself like the CEO you are!

Affirm:
   I am the CEO of me and I am a Success in everything I do!

Have a Fabulous Friday!
Mary Ellen
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Today is a brand new day!

Good Day!


Did you wake up this morning thinking that today is going to be more of the same old, same old? Going through the same motions, saying the same things, performing today's tasks on automatic pilot?
Well Good Morning! Today is a Brand New Day! Today when you say hello or Good Morning to someone, really hear yourself say it. Say it genuinely, you know, like you mean it. When you smile is it triggered because you're glad to see someone, because your intention is to brighten someone else's day or is it a triggered reflex to paste a smile on your face like you're sitting in a car waving to the crowds at a parade? Do you look at your habitual tasks for the day with a feeling of resignation? An "ok let's get this done so I can start on the next one, and the next one, and the next one....Ahhhhhh"

Just for today, approach everything and everyone like it's the first time. Smile because you are acknowledging someone you enjoy seeing or that you want to bring a smile to their day. Say Hello, or Good Morning or Good Afternoon and really mean it! Say it in such a way that other people look surprised and respond "Thank you!"
While you're at it say "Thank You" to as many people as possible today. Say "thank you" for little things, people that normally you would just take for granted, or things that you haven't appreciated before now.
Try to find one new thing that you haven't noticed before about your work area, your co-workers, where you have lunch, what you choose to eat, even your regular route home.
Treat this day like an adventure and see how your attitude, your feelings, and your results change the same old same old to the new and interesting!

Affirm:
  Today I make my day new and interesting!

Have an Adventure Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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The Answers are there

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If you are searching for answers and solutions and you feel like there are none to be found ask this question:
Have I taken the time to pause from my hectic life, to be still and quiet so that I may listen and be able to hear an answer or solution that perhaps has been waiting for me to notice it's presence?

Today slow down and look and listen and you may discover that something someone says or does provides the solution or answer you were looking for.

Affirm:
  When I take time to listen to my life I realize answers can come from anyone or anything.

Have a Solution filled Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Expect Miracles Today!

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There are miracles just waiting to be discovered. Today be the Observer. As you go through your day, pay attention to everything and everyone. It may be in the smallest gesture from someone, an unexpected thank you, a giggle from a child, an offer of help from a total stranger, witnessing a random act of kindness.
In being the Observer today, you may see something, hear something, find something, learn something or witness something that just may turn out to be a Miracle.
If you pay close attention you may discover that Today is full of miracles.

Affirm:
  Today I expect miracles and I find them.

Have a Miracle filled Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
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The Power of I AM!

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Today's Focus is on the Power of I AM. This is not about I will, I wish, I should, I might. This is about I AM. I AM indicates the firm conviction and confidence of NOW, right Now in this moment. So here are some I AM Power Thoughts for you to use today and see how it feels to say I AM.

I AM Good Enough.
I AM in charge of my own Happiness.
I AM Creative and Intelligent.
I AM my own Best Friend.
I AM Energized and Motivated.
I AM Capable & Confident.
I AM a Natural Winner in Life.
I AM a Success in Motion.
I AM Focused, Organized & Disciplined.
I AM a Positive & Powerful Thinker.

Today take a couple of Power breaks and say these Ten I AM Power Statements and be aware of how you feel before, during and after you say them. Jot all 10 down on several post it notes and put them where you will see them frequently; on your computer, your bathroom mirror, the fridge, your desk, in your car and in the break room. Then make the commitment that whenever you see the note you will pause and just say them silently or out loud to yourself.

Affirm:
  Today I see, feel and hear what the power of I AM can do for me!

Have an I AM Awesome Monday!
Mary Ellen
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Have a Discovery Weekend!

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Sometimes life can become so routine; whether at work, at home, a hobby, volunteering, it is easy to feel as though there is nothing new to learn, to experience, to share.
Today and this weekend look at your world with a new set of eyes, with an open mind. View your day, your job, your interactions, your experiences with curiosity.
See if there is something new to learn, something you may have overlooked because it seemed too small or mundane to give notice. Even something as routine as the drive to and from your home can provide you with wonderful New information if you pay attention like it was the first time. Then tonight review your day and surprise yourself with how many New things you have discovered!
Encourage others to do the same and carry it into the weekend. On Monday, over a cup of coffee, share your discoveries and learn even more from others and how they view your shared world!

Affirm:
  When I am open to learn something new, it is amazing how many new things appear!

Have a New Discovery Weekend!
Mary Ellen
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Go Green all the Way!

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Today, thankfully, we keep hearing more and more about "going Green". Doing simple things to eliminate toxins from our air, food, water and earth; the importance of recycling or re-purposing to save our landfills from filling with toxic waste.

Well today how about "Going Green With Your Thoughts?" Do simple things to eliminate toxic thoughts from contaminating your mood, emotions, body, your work and family space. Re-think yourself into a positive frame of mind. Re-use the habits that are working for you and eliminate those that don't. Re-cycle some outdated beliefs and Re-create better, more powerful, positive beliefs. Re-purpose your purpose in life and finally Go For It!
If you can do simple things like use more energy efficient light bulbs and recycle paper and plastic to save the planet then you can certainly use more positive energy thoughts to make your mind more energy efficient and make living on your part of the planet much more enjoyable for you and for everyone else!

Affirm:
  Today I Go Green with my Thoughts and become a more Positive Energy efficient ME!

Have a Go Green Thoughts Thursday!
Mary Ellen
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Lighten Up!

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Today's thought is compliments of my son who has the most wonderful, humorous bumper sticker on his car:
   When you are upset with someone try walking a mile in their shoes -
   because then -you are a mile away - and you have their shoes.
Keep a sense of humor today, lighten up, smile, laugh and enjoy!

Affirm:
  I deserve a light heart and a happy soul today!

Have a sense of humor Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Look Within

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Many times we search outside of ourselves for the the things that we think we need to makes us happy. We look to other people for the solutions, for love and approval.
Today, look within yourself and know that you have all you need to get through this day. Trust your inner wisdom, your intuition, your knowledge.
Know that you are right where you need to be and that you are more than enough to handle whatever this day brings.

Affirm:
  Today I seek my own counsel and give myself the seal of approval.

Have an inner guided Monday!
Mary Ellen
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What is Self Talk Like?

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There is no tougher critic than yourSelf. Monitor your self talk today. When you hear your inner critic begin with self criticism, STOP! and override it with encouraging and confident self talk. When you hear Fear whispering and tripping you up with all those disaster scenarios, STOP! and override it with Positive Possibilities. When you hear your inner Judge jump to conclusions about others motives and agendas STOP! and override it with the question "What else could be going on?"

You are in control of your thoughts and therefore you can Choose the thoughts you think. So today practice saying STOP! to negative self talk and YES! to Thinking and SelfTalking the Best about YourSelf.

Affirm:
 I Cheer myself on today with positive self talk.

Have a Be Good To Yourself Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
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Lighten up your weekend with Humor!

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Some days when things can be hectic, fast paced and tense, it doesn't have to be so. Today you can take a deep breath, quiet your mind and then interject some humor and lightness into your day.

And to help with that here are some light quotes from funny woman Loretta LaRoche:
-If you have become a drama diva then you may want to stop driving your friends and family nuts and just go out and audition for a soap opera. At least that way you can get fan mail.
-If you're waiting for someone important to give you permission to have fun ...forget it. They're not coming. They are out having a good time.
-Spend more time with or observing children. Watch how they avoid the serious and head for the delirious.
-Get rid of energy vampires. If somebody drains the life out of you whenever you talk to them...wear garlic around your neck and move on.
-Do you laugh enough at work? Unless you're running a trauma center, there's got to be some room for humor at your workplace. Laughter and joy make you more creative and productive, so don't take your work so seriously and you'll probably do it better.
-Be aware that your mind contains enough material to keep you amused all day. It's like an inner sitcom that can entertain you for days on end, without any commercial breaks!

Affirm:
 Today I lighten up and put some fun and humor into my day!

Have an enjoyable Weekend!
Mary Ellen
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Ever Have an AHA! Day ....

My AHA! day:

Ever have a day that started out well enough, you are in a good space, the sun is shining, life seems pretty good ... and then without warning something happens. And frustration overtakes you and then no matter what you say or do, no matter what anyone else says or does your frustration just grows.

And then your entire day seems to be spiralling downward out of your control and you decide the solution is ... To take back control, to make things work the way YOU want them to. You are so determined to find a way to make things work that you focus exclusively on that and forget about everything else because well, it just has to work darn it! And You can make it happen - with enough force, with enough agression it will work ... Right?
If my experience yesterday is any indication the answer is -Wrong! Instead of maintaining calm, serenity and my dignity instead I continued the spiral downward and allowed my frustration to grow into anger and at what? An inanimate object! My computer of all things. How dare it not work properly, how dare it prevent me from doing my daily tasks online. Why did my computer suddenly turn on me? And why did the computer tech I called seemed to be conspiring with my computer to frustrate me even more? Who are these people who appear at first to want to help me but then seem to be able to push my buttons even more?! Was the whole Universe in on this?

And that's when I said to myself "STOP! Get a hold of yourself Mary Ellen! Remain calm! Step awaaaaay from the computer and go for a walk, take in a deep breath give yourself a much needed mental break - before you have mental break down."
And that's what I did. I took a long break, breathed deeply, walked out into nature and watched the birds outside. And then started laughing, deep in my soul laughter and said to myself "Ok Universe I get it!"

Because as I was watching the birds I realized this one bird kept trying to get into where it had started a nest in the corner of the garage. And my husband had boarded it up firmly with wood (after making sure there were no eggs or babies inside). And here was this Starling pecking away at the wood, flyng off, coming back and pecking again. Constantly returning, trying from every angle to force its' way inside, squawking about it all the time.

And I thought to myself, "Hey Starling give it up! You could be spending all this time and energy building another nest somewhere else and making progress! I don't know why you are ......... " And that is when I started laughing. And that's when I gave thanks to the Starling for the lesson I had just learned.
And then that's when I decided to spend the rest of my day doing all the things I had neglected and to call back the computer tech this morning when I was refreshed, feeling a sense of accomplishment in other areas and with a change of MY attitude!

And as a result the computer tech got me back online, quickly, repeated the directions so I could write them down for future reference and she even wished me a delightful day! Imagine that!

So I will remember that whenever I get caught up in any stress or chaos then I will just STOP! step away from the problem, clear my thinking, breathe deep and start again!

Have a Step Awaaaay from the Chaos Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Just Keep Moving On!

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Some days are tough, other days are tougher than tough. I guess that is how the quote "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" came into being.
Just for today if there is something that seems tougher than tough, know that you can get through it. Tough doesn't mean putting up walls or your armor or preparing for battle. Tough means garnering your courage, stamina and strength and putting one foot in front of the other and moving yourself forward - even if it's one small step at a time.
Just do the next right thing for you and trust that the next right result for you will show up.

Affirm:
 Today I step through tough and into faith and courage. I can handle it!

Have a keep moving on Weekend!
Mary Ellen
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Have a Yes I Can! Day

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Make today a Yes I Can day. Whenever you are in doubt and you are telling yourself I can't do this, I can't get this done, I can't figure this out- STOP! and tell yourself, "Yes I Can !"  See the difference for yourself when you keep affirming "Yes I Can !" as you go through your day today. If a friend or coworker expresses doubt tell them "Yes You Can !" See the amazing results of focusing on "Yes I Can!"

Affirm:
Today I commit to telling myself: Yes I Can!

Have a Yes You Can Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Positively Powerful

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"You can be pitiful or you can be powerful. You can't be both." Joyce Meyer

You are at choice today. You can choose to let people, places or things take charge of you today and control your thoughts, feelings and actions. You can choose to become a 'victim of circumstances' and spend your time today saying "Yeah but if they didn't do this..., or "if this didn't happen then ..." or "If I had more time, more money, more help, ..." OR

Today you can choose to stand in the Power of You. You can stay out of the victim role and stand strong in the resolute knowledge that you posses within all that you need to have a great day today. Know that whatever comes your way today you are in control of your thoughts, feelings and actions - if you so choose.

Affirm:
Today I choose to be Positively Powerful in everything I think, say or do!

Have a Powerful You Monday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
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Spring Cleaning You!

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Well Spring is in the air! And with Spring comes the desire and motivation to clear away the old and make room for the new. Many of us are busy DE-cluttering the outside of our homes, cars, garages and storage containers. De-cluttering is also occurring on the inside of our homes in basements, cupboards and closets. The process of  'Spring cleaning' is about getting rid of things that are broken, outdated, no longer functional, things that don't fit, don't work or that we simply don't like anymore.
What if we applied the concept of  'Spring Cleaning' to our inner selves as well? How about cleaning out the cobwebs of your mind, your thoughts, your goals and dreams? Let's get rid of those thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that are also broken, outdated, no longer functional, don't work and that we don't like anymore?
So Today's focus is on De-cluttering Yourself. Let go of and release anything that holds you back, steals your joy or that seems to continually interfere with your goals and dreams. Replace any beliefs or behaviors that create struggle and strife for you and use New Positive, life affirming beliefs and behaviors that encourage, motivate and inspire you to move forward.
Remind yourself that every time you let go of something, that you just created space for something wonderfully new to come in.

Affirm:
Today I practice De-cluttering my Body, Mind and Spirit to make room for a Bolder, Better, Fresh NEW ME!

So Go ahead and Let Go - you know you want to!
Have a De-Cluttering Thursday!
Mary Ellen
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