Answers can be right in Front of You

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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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Miracles

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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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Don't Forget to Breathe!

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Many times when our day or life becomes hectic we speed up our pace trying to keep up with everything and everyone. When we do this we don't even realize that our breathing changes. We breathe shallower, faster and sporadically. The physical effect this has on our bodies and our brains is that we take in less oxygen and keep more carbon dioxide.
This results in feeling sluggish, tense, irritable and out of balance.

So today, don't forget to Breathe! Take a moment of your day and stop and breathe in .... fully and completely and then breathe out .... fully and completely.

Then take a moment to review your pace for the day. If you are feeling hectic, stressed, feeling like time is running out or that you need to clone yourself 3 or 4 times to get everything done, perhaps this is the time to slooooow down! Revise your schedule, delegate some things out, prioritize, bump some things to the next day, or week, and then put a time slot in there just for you.
Prioritize yourself into your day today. Breathe yourself into a calm space and breath in more oxygen to your system and re-balance your body and your brain. NOW - you're ready for anything!

Affirm:
     Today I remember to Breathe myself into balance.

Have a full tank of oxygen Thursday!
Mary Ellen
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Lighten up and Smile!

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Today's daily 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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The Toughest Critic

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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 Self Talking 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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Go 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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Step out of your zone

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Now comes the power of being Fearless - Take a risk today and do something that steps out of your comfort zone - out of your normal routine - out of your safety zone. Take a risk and move one step closer to your Greatness.

Affirm:
     Today I give myself permission to fully blossom into my Divine Potential!

Have a Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Friday!
Mary Ellen
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Have High Intention

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Today is going to be a great day! It is my Intention that it be a great day! I Intentionally create a powerful connection to my Higher Power today. With such powerful intentions and powerful connections in High Places the only direction for me is up, up, UP! The only thoughts from my Intentions are positive and powerful. The only feelings from my Intentions are joy, love and serenity. And so it is!

Affirm:
     I am Powerfully connected and purposely Intend to have a Positively Great Day!

Now Carry this Intention into your Wednesday and Enjoy!
Mary Ellen
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The concept of Feeling Good.

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If you want to feel good today try brightening someone else's day. See how amazing the power of a smile, a hug, a kindness, a few words of appreciation or encouragement or simply saying "Thank You" can be.
Don't be selective about it instead be generous with it. Include everyone you encounter today and FEEL the difference within your own heart.
Make a difference in someone's life today by making a big impact with small feel good gestures.

Affirm:
     Today I feel good by helping others feel good.

Have a Feel good Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
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Where is your Focus?

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Where is your focus today? Is today happening TO you or are you making today work FOR you?

Pause today for just a few minutes and think about what you would like today to be like.
Visualize it - focus on all the things you want to take place in this next 24 hours.

This is important because usually our focus is on what we don't want to have happen today and then strangely enough those things happen.
Where focus goes, energy flows. So focus your energy on what you really want today to be like and each time some thought comes in about something you don't want - Stop yourself - and think about what you DO WANT.
Be diligent in this focus and see for yourself the difference!

Have a Focused Monday!
Mary Ellen
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The Power of Yes I can!

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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, do you notice what happens? Do you notice that you feel overwhelmed, that you don't even bother to look for possible solutions, that you don't ask for help? That you just shut down and perhaps you even decide to let this block most everything else in your day and experience zero productivity? Well 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 solutions, support, possibilities and results appear when focusing on "Yes I Can!"

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

Have a Yes You Can Thursday!
Mary Ellen
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Take charge of You today!

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Today is an excellent day to look at your progress on your goals and resolutions for 2011.... Now pause for a moment, did your inner critic just get activated? Reminding you of how little progress you have actually made? Perfect! Because right now in this moment is the perfect time to tell your inner critic to sit down, be quiet and take notice that there is a brand new sheriff, YOU, in town!

Right now instead of letting your inner critic run rampant over your thoughts and feelings take a few moments to ponder this:
In reality there is no right or wrong - there is only what is working for you and not working for you - and making adjustments accordingly.
So today, remind yourself in thought, verbally and put it on paper the things that are working for you, all the ways in which you are moving forward to a better you. Now jot down only ONE thing that is NOT working for you - yes I said only ONE. Ask yourself what adjustments can I make on this one thing to either make it work for my highest good OR to let it go? It might be an attitude adjustment, time management adjustment, it might be an awareness of inner resistance, might be making your workspace more cheerful or uncluttered, might be taking a quick break to de-stress, going out into nature to clear the cobwebs from your mind, might be limiting your time in a negative environment or with an emotionally draining person. Put your solution skills to the test and find a way to make an adjustment that works FOR you.
Then remind yourself of your commitment to yourself and all the things that are working - because You are working them.

Now tell your inner critic "You're fired!"
Repeat this process as often as necessary and whittle your not working list down to almost nothing.

Affirm:
     I am the C.E.O. of Me and I take charge of my life, my goals and my Mind!

Have a take charge of You Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Spring Clean Yourself!

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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 and 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 all 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, 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 Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
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Discover something New!

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Today is a great day to learn something New. Something about someone else that you didn't already know. Most times we are so busy focusing on our schedules, jobs, to do lists, etc. that we prevent ourselves from discovering new information about the people in our lives, including children. When this happens we stay on a superficial level and miss out on connecting on a more real and true level. Make a point today to ask discovery questions. It could be something as simple as what kind of car a co-worker drives, what's a favorite quote, movie, color, book or food they enjoy. What music do they listen to? Hobbies? Do you know the names of family members, pets? You may discover that you have more in common than you realized. You probably will discover some fun and wonderful facts that will surprise you.
So make today a discovery day.

Affirm:
     Today I take the time to learn something new about someone in my world.

Have a Discovery Monday!
Mary Ellen
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Welcome to the Winners Circle!

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When I was in the theatre, the director would always say, "If you don't know your line or where you're supposed to be, stay in the moment and just act like you know what you're doing and the audience won't know the difference."

That's how it is in life too. If you forget that you are a Divine Creation, that you have all the talents, skills and potential to be magnificent then visualize the Divine Director saying to you, " If you forget who you are or where you are going, stay in the moment and just act like you know what you're doing and everyone else won't know the difference."

If you do it enough times then perhaps even You won't know the difference between faking it and making it, when you start acting and going in the direction of your Greatness.

Affirm:
  Today I Act like a Winner, I Talk like a Winner and I Know where I am going: to the Winner's Circle!

Have a Winning Weekend!
Mary Ellen
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