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Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
I came across a book that I have had and read over the years and I thought it was worth reading again and passing along:
It is The Ten Commandments of Self-Esteem by Dr. Catherine Cardinal-
I. Thou shalt not consort with people who make thee feel bad about thyself.
II. Thou shalt cease trying to make sense out of crazy behavior.
III. Thou shalt not keep company with those more dysfunctional than thyself.
IV. Trust thy body all the days of thy life (Thy mind doth fornicate with thee)
V. Thou hast permission at all times to say "No", to change thy mind and to express thy true feelings.
VI. What is not right for thee is not right for thy brethren.
VII. Thou shalt not give beyond thine own capacity.
VIII. What thy brethren think of thee matterth naught.
IX. Wherever thou art, therein lies the party.
X. Thou shalt sing thine own praises all the days of thy life.
Awesome! Check it out for yourself -It is only 81 pages and is so worth the read!
Affirm:
I am worthy and deserving of feeling good about myself and I surround myself with like minded people
Have a high Esteem Wednesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful about You, Every Day in Every Way!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Fear-Less today
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Fear is a feeling not an Action. So go ahead and Feel the fear and then Take Action anyways. You will Feel better and happier when you take back your Power from fear.
Affirm:
Today I will focus on Action Steps-even if they're baby steps.
Have a Fear-Less Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Fear is a feeling not an Action. So go ahead and Feel the fear and then Take Action anyways. You will Feel better and happier when you take back your Power from fear.
Affirm:
Today I will focus on Action Steps-even if they're baby steps.
Have a Fear-Less Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Turn expectations into Invitations
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Today let go of expectations. Expectations lock you into a finite vision of someone or something. Expectations reflect needs. What you are really saying is "I need you to be this or do this for my comfort level." or "I need this situation to turn out this way so that I can feel better, safer or happier."
Expectations represent fears: "If this doesn't work out the way I want it to I am afraid I won't be able to handle it."
Expectations are demands. Expectations close the mind to any other possibilities. Expectations close our hearts out of fear. Expectations cause stress and disharmony within and without.
Turn expectations into invitations. Invite yourself to consider all possibilities, all solutions. Invite someone to participate in a win win solution. Invite others to brainstorm with you. Invite the Divine into the solution.
An invitation is a request, an offering of connection, an extension of openness, a belief in hope and faith for a positive outcome. Invitations signal you are open to receive. Invitations keep our mind and our heart open in love.
So today invite love in, invite all possibilities in, invite the greater good for all concerned in. Then be patient and wait for the Divine to RSVP.
Affirm:
Today I make requests and extend invitations for positive outcomes.
Have an inviting Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today let go of expectations. Expectations lock you into a finite vision of someone or something. Expectations reflect needs. What you are really saying is "I need you to be this or do this for my comfort level." or "I need this situation to turn out this way so that I can feel better, safer or happier."
Expectations represent fears: "If this doesn't work out the way I want it to I am afraid I won't be able to handle it."
Expectations are demands. Expectations close the mind to any other possibilities. Expectations close our hearts out of fear. Expectations cause stress and disharmony within and without.
Turn expectations into invitations. Invite yourself to consider all possibilities, all solutions. Invite someone to participate in a win win solution. Invite others to brainstorm with you. Invite the Divine into the solution.
An invitation is a request, an offering of connection, an extension of openness, a belief in hope and faith for a positive outcome. Invitations signal you are open to receive. Invitations keep our mind and our heart open in love.
So today invite love in, invite all possibilities in, invite the greater good for all concerned in. Then be patient and wait for the Divine to RSVP.
Affirm:
Today I make requests and extend invitations for positive outcomes.
Have an inviting Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Tuesday!
Today is Valentines Day. Today children will be going to school clutching their bag full of valentines to give to their classmates and their teachers. They will be eagerly awaiting all the valentines that will be given to them. When they go home they will be excited to show all their valentines to mom and dad.
In the child's view they are excited about love itself! They are excited and eager to show love simply, innocently, fully and completely just for the sake of love itself.
Today let's take our cue from children. Today let's demonstrate true love to everyone we encounter. True love is about unconditional acceptance - so let there be no judgment of self or others today.
True love is a smile and warm glow that won't go away - so share your smile and warm the soul of everyone you meet today.
True love offers compassion and melts the frigid exterior of the most hardened hearts - so offer kindness today to someone who would least expect it.
True love emanates from within so fill your own heart with love of self and let it overflow and spill out to the world.
Put no one outside your heart today. See how wonderful your day unfolds when love is the driving force. It will feel so good you may just want to do it all week!
Affirm:
Today I allow love to color my world.
Have a love filled week!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today is Valentines Day. Today children will be going to school clutching their bag full of valentines to give to their classmates and their teachers. They will be eagerly awaiting all the valentines that will be given to them. When they go home they will be excited to show all their valentines to mom and dad.
In the child's view they are excited about love itself! They are excited and eager to show love simply, innocently, fully and completely just for the sake of love itself.
Today let's take our cue from children. Today let's demonstrate true love to everyone we encounter. True love is about unconditional acceptance - so let there be no judgment of self or others today.
True love is a smile and warm glow that won't go away - so share your smile and warm the soul of everyone you meet today.
True love offers compassion and melts the frigid exterior of the most hardened hearts - so offer kindness today to someone who would least expect it.
True love emanates from within so fill your own heart with love of self and let it overflow and spill out to the world.
Put no one outside your heart today. See how wonderful your day unfolds when love is the driving force. It will feel so good you may just want to do it all week!
Affirm:
Today I allow love to color my world.
Have a love filled week!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Take charge of YOU!
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Today is an excellent day to look at your progress on your goals and resolutions for this New Year.... 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 Thursday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today is an excellent day to look at your progress on your goals and resolutions for this New Year.... 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 Thursday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A to Z to a Successful ME!
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Many times when we make our New Years Resolutions we do them on automatic pilot. Just stating the desired, wished for result and thinking hopeful thoughts like "I really hope I can do it this time, this year ...." We view the goal for the New Year as something that will be fraught with difficulty, struggle and false starts.
Do we stop to consider all the talents, skills and abilities that we already possess to assist us in achieving our resolutions? I think not. So today let's go through the alphabet and list A to Z what you are capable of doing to be Free! (And then you can use some or all of these as your daily affirmations to cheer yourself on in your goals)
I have an ATTITUDE of Gratitude!
I take BOLD actions on my BUSINESS!
I CREATE a vision board for my 2012 goals!
I DESERVE and I am DETERMINED to have it all!
I ELIMINATE EXCUSES and take Go For It action!
I am FEAR-LESS, FOCUSED and FAITHFUL to my Goals!
I am GEARED Up and GOING for GREATNESS!
I am HIGHER POWERED to HELP myself and others succeed!
I set a clear INTENTION of Commitment to Myself and my Goals!
I am JAZZED and JOYFUL about achieving my Goals!
I will KEEP myself on track!
I LET LAUGHTER LIGHTEN my stress about my Goals!
I keep MYSELF MOTIVATED to MOVE forward in my goals!
I say NO! to Negativity!
I am OPEN to All OPPORTUNITIES!
I PRACTICE POSITIVE POWER in my Thoughts, Words & Actions!
QUITTING is Not an option!
I am READY to take a RISK on ME!
I monitor my SELF TALK and keep it SUPPORTIVE of ME and My goals!
I THINK THOUGHTS of Success!
I am UNSTOPPABLE!
I VISUALIZE each morning achieving my Goals!
I am WILLING to go the X-TRA mile for my Goals! (two in one!)
I say YES I Can! to all my Goals!
I use timer ZONES to keep me productive!
What will your list look like? Try it and see!
Affirm:
I am having an A to Z, Successful ME Week!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way
Many times when we make our New Years Resolutions we do them on automatic pilot. Just stating the desired, wished for result and thinking hopeful thoughts like "I really hope I can do it this time, this year ...." We view the goal for the New Year as something that will be fraught with difficulty, struggle and false starts.
Do we stop to consider all the talents, skills and abilities that we already possess to assist us in achieving our resolutions? I think not. So today let's go through the alphabet and list A to Z what you are capable of doing to be Free! (And then you can use some or all of these as your daily affirmations to cheer yourself on in your goals)
I have an ATTITUDE of Gratitude!
I take BOLD actions on my BUSINESS!
I CREATE a vision board for my 2012 goals!
I DESERVE and I am DETERMINED to have it all!
I ELIMINATE EXCUSES and take Go For It action!
I am FEAR-LESS, FOCUSED and FAITHFUL to my Goals!
I am GEARED Up and GOING for GREATNESS!
I am HIGHER POWERED to HELP myself and others succeed!
I set a clear INTENTION of Commitment to Myself and my Goals!
I am JAZZED and JOYFUL about achieving my Goals!
I will KEEP myself on track!
I LET LAUGHTER LIGHTEN my stress about my Goals!
I keep MYSELF MOTIVATED to MOVE forward in my goals!
I say NO! to Negativity!
I am OPEN to All OPPORTUNITIES!
I PRACTICE POSITIVE POWER in my Thoughts, Words & Actions!
QUITTING is Not an option!
I am READY to take a RISK on ME!
I monitor my SELF TALK and keep it SUPPORTIVE of ME and My goals!
I THINK THOUGHTS of Success!
I am UNSTOPPABLE!
I VISUALIZE each morning achieving my Goals!
I am WILLING to go the X-TRA mile for my Goals! (two in one!)
I say YES I Can! to all my Goals!
I use timer ZONES to keep me productive!
What will your list look like? Try it and see!
Affirm:
I am having an A to Z, Successful ME Week!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Be Resolute in pursuing your Resolutions
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
The early New Year is full of resolutions. In the Webster dictionary resolution is defined as: firmness of purpose; statement of will or intent.
To be resolute is defined as: having a fixed purpose.
So as you make your resolutions this New Year give some careful thought. Develop a clear vision of what you want to create for yourself this year. Then make the commitment to yourself to be resolute in pursuing your goals. Create a powerful statement of intention and post it where you can see it regularly.
Affirm:
I am committed and resolute in pursuing my 2012 goals. I am worthy and deserving of complete resolution in this New Year.
Have a Resolute Thursday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
The early New Year is full of resolutions. In the Webster dictionary resolution is defined as: firmness of purpose; statement of will or intent.
To be resolute is defined as: having a fixed purpose.
So as you make your resolutions this New Year give some careful thought. Develop a clear vision of what you want to create for yourself this year. Then make the commitment to yourself to be resolute in pursuing your goals. Create a powerful statement of intention and post it where you can see it regularly.
Affirm:
I am committed and resolute in pursuing my 2012 goals. I am worthy and deserving of complete resolution in this New Year.
Have a Resolute Thursday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Feel it so you can Heal it
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Use pain as a steppingstone, not a campground. ~ alan cohen
This quote reminds me that there is a tendency to avoid pain at all costs, deflect it, distract from it, suppress it, medicate it so we don't have to FEEL it.
However, pain is a sign to us that there is an imbalance calling for our attention, for us to learn from. Pain is a signal that our body, mind, and spirit is actively working on some kind of healing.
When we can focus on the pain to ask "What are you trying to teach me and how may I assist in my own healing?" we make new awarenesses. The biggest of which is:
Postponing Feeling is Postponing Healing.
Affirm:
Whatever I can Feel, I can Heal.
Have a Feeling & Healing Wednesday
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You EVery Day, in Every Way!
Use pain as a steppingstone, not a campground. ~ alan cohen
This quote reminds me that there is a tendency to avoid pain at all costs, deflect it, distract from it, suppress it, medicate it so we don't have to FEEL it.
However, pain is a sign to us that there is an imbalance calling for our attention, for us to learn from. Pain is a signal that our body, mind, and spirit is actively working on some kind of healing.
When we can focus on the pain to ask "What are you trying to teach me and how may I assist in my own healing?" we make new awarenesses. The biggest of which is:
Postponing Feeling is Postponing Healing.
Affirm:
Whatever I can Feel, I can Heal.
Have a Feeling & Healing Wednesday
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You EVery Day, in Every Way!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Designed and Decorated with love
Present moment focus
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Loretta LaRoche is one of my favorite people and one of her quotes inspired me today:
If you think the worst and get the worst, you suffer twice. If you think the best and get the worst, you only suffer once.
I needed to be reminded of this as I have 3 people very close to my heart that are finishing their journey here in this world and it has been difficult to keep my focus on the present moment and stay positive when I am not with them. After reading this quote this morning, I realize that the most powerful gift I am giving to them when I am with them is the gift of my love and my presence -simply sitting with them letting them know they are loved and cared about. And I realize that I can continue to hold them for now in the same loving space and keep my thoughts and focus on all the blessings, joy and love that I feel for them and let go of all the fear, worry, and sorrow. What wonderful loving energy that would be to send out to them in thoughts and prayer in this present moment until it is time to say goodbye and grieve for them when that time becomes the present moment.
Affirm:
In this present moment I will keep those I love in a sacred space of positive love and light.
Have a focus on Loving thoughts Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Loretta LaRoche is one of my favorite people and one of her quotes inspired me today:
If you think the worst and get the worst, you suffer twice. If you think the best and get the worst, you only suffer once.
I needed to be reminded of this as I have 3 people very close to my heart that are finishing their journey here in this world and it has been difficult to keep my focus on the present moment and stay positive when I am not with them. After reading this quote this morning, I realize that the most powerful gift I am giving to them when I am with them is the gift of my love and my presence -simply sitting with them letting them know they are loved and cared about. And I realize that I can continue to hold them for now in the same loving space and keep my thoughts and focus on all the blessings, joy and love that I feel for them and let go of all the fear, worry, and sorrow. What wonderful loving energy that would be to send out to them in thoughts and prayer in this present moment until it is time to say goodbye and grieve for them when that time becomes the present moment.
Affirm:
In this present moment I will keep those I love in a sacred space of positive love and light.
Have a focus on Loving thoughts Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Beginnings for 2012!
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Good Day and Happy 2012!
Make Today the first day of the rest of your Life! A day of New Beginnings.
Today YOU are the author of your story. Write a new chapter today. Write it full of promise of awesome things to come.
Write it in first person, from your own perspective. Write it to reveal your true authentic self, to allow the real You to continue to come forth. Write with truth, love and anticipation of a rich, full life.
Today become the lead character in your own life story. Allow yourself to step into your Greatness and shine in the light of divine illumination for all to see.
Affirm:
I love being the Star in my life story and being exactly who I am!
Have a Fabulous New Beginnings Tuesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Everway!
Good Day and Happy 2012!
Make Today the first day of the rest of your Life! A day of New Beginnings.
Today YOU are the author of your story. Write a new chapter today. Write it full of promise of awesome things to come.
Write it in first person, from your own perspective. Write it to reveal your true authentic self, to allow the real You to continue to come forth. Write with truth, love and anticipation of a rich, full life.
Today become the lead character in your own life story. Allow yourself to step into your Greatness and shine in the light of divine illumination for all to see.
Affirm:
I love being the Star in my life story and being exactly who I am!
Have a Fabulous New Beginnings Tuesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Everway!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Today is a special day!
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Today is a special day! This day comes but once a year. It is a day that holds both the remnants of the old and the excitement and promise of the New.
Today is a day of Release! Releasing all that you no longer need; struggles, misery, hardship, loss, lack, criticism of self, victim-hood. Anything that weighs you down. Anyone who holds you back.
It is a time for clearing out that which no longer serves your greatest good.
Today is a day of acknowledgment. Acknowledging how far you have come! All the steps you have taken towards your personal goals. All that you have been through and made it - made it to today! Take the successes - big and small, take the enlightenment gained, the lessons learned, take You and pat yourself on the back and say "Congratulations on all you have accomplished!"
Today is a day of Vision. Creating the Vision of You and Your life in the New Year.
Today is a day of Preparation. Preparing for a great New Adventure! Just like packing for a trip or a vacation you cannot take it all with you so you have to prioritize what you will pack.
Take your favorite things, things that give you comfort, support and encouragement. Take a support network with you - edit your phone book and keep only those numbers that bring a smile to your face and comfort to your soul. Add in any numbers of new friends and soul supporters.
Put in a change of address form with your Higher Authority and make your Intention clear that you are moving on up to a bigger, better and Higher location.
Take only the memories that warm your heart and sustain you in peace, love and joy.
Today is a day of Action! Let this day and all the steps above galvanize you into taking the actions necessary to create a positive, powerful New Year!
You have earned it, You deserve it and You are Worth it!
Affirm:
Today I am clearing out the old and making room for a Positive, Powerful New Year!
Have a safe, peaceful and joyous New Years Eve!
Consider yourself hugged-
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today is a special day! This day comes but once a year. It is a day that holds both the remnants of the old and the excitement and promise of the New.
Today is a day of Release! Releasing all that you no longer need; struggles, misery, hardship, loss, lack, criticism of self, victim-hood. Anything that weighs you down. Anyone who holds you back.
It is a time for clearing out that which no longer serves your greatest good.
Today is a day of acknowledgment. Acknowledging how far you have come! All the steps you have taken towards your personal goals. All that you have been through and made it - made it to today! Take the successes - big and small, take the enlightenment gained, the lessons learned, take You and pat yourself on the back and say "Congratulations on all you have accomplished!"
Today is a day of Vision. Creating the Vision of You and Your life in the New Year.
Today is a day of Preparation. Preparing for a great New Adventure! Just like packing for a trip or a vacation you cannot take it all with you so you have to prioritize what you will pack.
Take your favorite things, things that give you comfort, support and encouragement. Take a support network with you - edit your phone book and keep only those numbers that bring a smile to your face and comfort to your soul. Add in any numbers of new friends and soul supporters.
Put in a change of address form with your Higher Authority and make your Intention clear that you are moving on up to a bigger, better and Higher location.
Take only the memories that warm your heart and sustain you in peace, love and joy.
Today is a day of Action! Let this day and all the steps above galvanize you into taking the actions necessary to create a positive, powerful New Year!
You have earned it, You deserve it and You are Worth it!
Affirm:
Today I am clearing out the old and making room for a Positive, Powerful New Year!
Have a safe, peaceful and joyous New Years Eve!
Consider yourself hugged-
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Gearing up for the New Year
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Today is the tween day. It is after some holidays and just before another big one- New Years. It is also after all the hustle and bustle, high frenetic energy, the fast pace of all our recent activities, the peaks and valleys of interactivity with family and friends-
NOW, take a deep breath in - and let it out- do it again - releasing all the stress and emotional back up. Now breathe in peace, serenity, love and joy.
As we gear up for New Years, let's remember to take a little break in between, to break the momentum of stress and high tension and emotionality. Remember to give yourself the gift of a mini retreat simply by just sitting right where you are now and breathing IN - peace, serenity, love and joy - and breathing OUT all stress, fear and negativity.
However you travel these holiday times whether by car, plane, train or BRAIN -Remember - Enjoy the trip!
Affirm:
Today I generate positive energy for a peaceful and pleasant up coming New Year!
Have a peace and joy Mindset Friday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today is the tween day. It is after some holidays and just before another big one- New Years. It is also after all the hustle and bustle, high frenetic energy, the fast pace of all our recent activities, the peaks and valleys of interactivity with family and friends-
NOW, take a deep breath in - and let it out- do it again - releasing all the stress and emotional back up. Now breathe in peace, serenity, love and joy.
As we gear up for New Years, let's remember to take a little break in between, to break the momentum of stress and high tension and emotionality. Remember to give yourself the gift of a mini retreat simply by just sitting right where you are now and breathing IN - peace, serenity, love and joy - and breathing OUT all stress, fear and negativity.
However you travel these holiday times whether by car, plane, train or BRAIN -Remember - Enjoy the trip!
Affirm:
Today I generate positive energy for a peaceful and pleasant up coming New Year!
Have a peace and joy Mindset Friday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Beautiful creation from Felicia!
Disable the inner critic with a Positive Inventory
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
As 2011 winds down we are apt to think of all the things left unfulfilled, unaccomplished or unattained. Then the inner critic grabs hold and uses these things to berate, belittle or bewilder ourselves.
An effective way to disable the critic is to spend the last few days of 2011 and take a Positive Inventory of ourselves. Focus on the things fulfilled, accomplished and attained and use these things, however small they may seem, as building blocks for the New Year.
Then make the decision to continue to build upon those with firm conviction and commitment.
The right use of Self Power is ACTION.
Affirm:
Today I take a Positive Inventory of myself so that I may take Positive Action for Positive Change for the New Year!
Have a Positive Focus Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
As 2011 winds down we are apt to think of all the things left unfulfilled, unaccomplished or unattained. Then the inner critic grabs hold and uses these things to berate, belittle or bewilder ourselves.
An effective way to disable the critic is to spend the last few days of 2011 and take a Positive Inventory of ourselves. Focus on the things fulfilled, accomplished and attained and use these things, however small they may seem, as building blocks for the New Year.
Then make the decision to continue to build upon those with firm conviction and commitment.
The right use of Self Power is ACTION.
Affirm:
Today I take a Positive Inventory of myself so that I may take Positive Action for Positive Change for the New Year!
Have a Positive Focus Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Become a Secret Angel
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
They say this is the season of miracles. This holiday season consider becoming a secret angel. Miracles don't have to be big and have lots of fanfare. They can be small, simple and anonymous.
There are so many ways to become an anonymous angel for someone else.
-Get your family and friends to fill out Holiday cards and take them to a nursing home and have the staff give them to the residents, who don't always get a lot of mail.
-After it snows, go shovel or snowblow an elderly neighbors driveway. If you can't do it yourself, see if you can get one of the high school students to do it as their contribution to spreading holiday cheer.
-Put together a food basket and put it on the doorstep of someone you know is having a hard time.
-Next time you're in the store get a couple pair of mittens and go put them on a mitten tree at your local church or bank
-Offer to babysit for free for a relative, co-worker or neighbor who needs to go holiday shopping but might have a hard time getting someone to watch the children.
See if you can get some of your family, co-workers or friends to join you in becoming Secret Angels. See how many creative ideas you can come up with. The more Secret Angels there are out there the more Holiday Miracles that can happen!
Affirm:
Today I look for ways to become a secret blessing to someone else.
Have a miracle filled Monday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
They say this is the season of miracles. This holiday season consider becoming a secret angel. Miracles don't have to be big and have lots of fanfare. They can be small, simple and anonymous.
There are so many ways to become an anonymous angel for someone else.
-Get your family and friends to fill out Holiday cards and take them to a nursing home and have the staff give them to the residents, who don't always get a lot of mail.
-After it snows, go shovel or snowblow an elderly neighbors driveway. If you can't do it yourself, see if you can get one of the high school students to do it as their contribution to spreading holiday cheer.
-Put together a food basket and put it on the doorstep of someone you know is having a hard time.
-Next time you're in the store get a couple pair of mittens and go put them on a mitten tree at your local church or bank
-Offer to babysit for free for a relative, co-worker or neighbor who needs to go holiday shopping but might have a hard time getting someone to watch the children.
See if you can get some of your family, co-workers or friends to join you in becoming Secret Angels. See how many creative ideas you can come up with. The more Secret Angels there are out there the more Holiday Miracles that can happen!
Affirm:
Today I look for ways to become a secret blessing to someone else.
Have a miracle filled Monday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Counting your Blessings
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
There are many holidays celebrated in December around the world and right here in this country; St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Boxing Day are just a few.
So the holiday season is in full swing. Our to do lists are full of things like gift shopping, going to the grocery store, making travel arrangements, decorating homes and businesses, baking and cooking, scheduling holiday and office parties to celebrate.
How much time will be spent on Thankfulness, Gratitude and Counting Blessings? When was the last time that you told a friend, co-worker or family member that you are Thankful for them? When was the last time you actually wrote down a Gratitude list for this time of the year? When was the last time that you asked others to share one of their Blessings with everyone?
What would your Holiday season be like if the Focus was on Gratitude, Thankfulness and Blessings instead of worrying If there is enough time to get everything done? Or if you have enough room for the family and friends at the holiday feast?
What if you just relaxed, slowed down a little and enjoyed the Holiday season for what it is supposed to be about- thankfulness and sharing bounty with all. What if you counted everyone that crosses your path today, tomorrow and all of December as a Blessing sent to you this Holiday season as an opportunity for you to say "Thank You" and share your Blessings with them all?
What would that Holiday season be like? Find out for Yourself!
Affirm:
This Holiday season I let go of stress, worry and perfectionism and I keep my focus on being Thankful, Grateful and Counting all my Blessings.
Have a truly Thankful Holiday season!
And Thank You to each of you for being a Blessing in my Life!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day, in Every Way!
There are many holidays celebrated in December around the world and right here in this country; St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Boxing Day are just a few.
So the holiday season is in full swing. Our to do lists are full of things like gift shopping, going to the grocery store, making travel arrangements, decorating homes and businesses, baking and cooking, scheduling holiday and office parties to celebrate.
How much time will be spent on Thankfulness, Gratitude and Counting Blessings? When was the last time that you told a friend, co-worker or family member that you are Thankful for them? When was the last time you actually wrote down a Gratitude list for this time of the year? When was the last time that you asked others to share one of their Blessings with everyone?
What would your Holiday season be like if the Focus was on Gratitude, Thankfulness and Blessings instead of worrying If there is enough time to get everything done? Or if you have enough room for the family and friends at the holiday feast?
What if you just relaxed, slowed down a little and enjoyed the Holiday season for what it is supposed to be about- thankfulness and sharing bounty with all. What if you counted everyone that crosses your path today, tomorrow and all of December as a Blessing sent to you this Holiday season as an opportunity for you to say "Thank You" and share your Blessings with them all?
What would that Holiday season be like? Find out for Yourself!
Affirm:
This Holiday season I let go of stress, worry and perfectionism and I keep my focus on being Thankful, Grateful and Counting all my Blessings.
Have a truly Thankful Holiday season!
And Thank You to each of you for being a Blessing in my Life!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day, in Every Way!
Friday, December 2, 2011
It's your choice
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Today is a great day! A day of unlimited possiblities. A day filled with your potential for peace, love and happiness! It is the season of Joy and Gratitude.
With Possibility, Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy and Gratitude how can your day be anything but Great!
Affirm:
It's my choice and I choose to have a Great today!
Have a your choice Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Today is a great day! A day of unlimited possiblities. A day filled with your potential for peace, love and happiness! It is the season of Joy and Gratitude.
With Possibility, Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy and Gratitude how can your day be anything but Great!
Affirm:
It's my choice and I choose to have a Great today!
Have a your choice Friday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Start a Joy ripple!
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Your mission should you decide to accept it is to Scatter Joy today!
A smile on your face to all you meet. Saying "Happy Holidays!" to strangers brings the most wonderful results. Try saying the most powerful of all words "Thank You" to as many people as possible today. Random acts of Kindness are very powerful too, especially at this time of year.
Whenever I see bell ringers outside of a store I always say "Thank you for braving the cold to help other people." Sometimes I even come out of the store with a cup of hot coffee or cocoa and hand it to the person and say "Just a little something to help keep you warm"
Try it for yourself and see the immediate surprise of joy that follows.
Give the gift of a smile, a Holiday greeting, a simple Thank You or a small gesture of kindness to all you encounter today and discover that the person who receives the best gift - is you. As you warm the hearts of others your own heart warms and fills and overflows with a joy that will carry you through the day and perhaps even several days- if you let it.
Go for it- Scatter Joy today!
Have a Spread the Joy Thursday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every day in Every Way!
Your mission should you decide to accept it is to Scatter Joy today!
A smile on your face to all you meet. Saying "Happy Holidays!" to strangers brings the most wonderful results. Try saying the most powerful of all words "Thank You" to as many people as possible today. Random acts of Kindness are very powerful too, especially at this time of year.
Whenever I see bell ringers outside of a store I always say "Thank you for braving the cold to help other people." Sometimes I even come out of the store with a cup of hot coffee or cocoa and hand it to the person and say "Just a little something to help keep you warm"
Try it for yourself and see the immediate surprise of joy that follows.
Give the gift of a smile, a Holiday greeting, a simple Thank You or a small gesture of kindness to all you encounter today and discover that the person who receives the best gift - is you. As you warm the hearts of others your own heart warms and fills and overflows with a joy that will carry you through the day and perhaps even several days- if you let it.
Go for it- Scatter Joy today!
Have a Spread the Joy Thursday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every day in Every Way!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Reflect, Refresh & Refill
Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
It's Monday! Did you refill your "inner tank" this weekend so that you started today with a fresh attitude and enthusiasm or are you running on empty?
Take time now to pause, take a slow deep breath in - and then - out. Make yourself aware and observe your habits today. Change whatever habits are not working to keep your energy and momentum going in a positive forward direction.
Remember that what you do with this Monday is setting you up for a Successful - or - Stressful rest of the week.
Affirm:
Today I take time to reflect, refresh and refill my energy tank! And I am worth it!
Have a Recharging Monday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
It's Monday! Did you refill your "inner tank" this weekend so that you started today with a fresh attitude and enthusiasm or are you running on empty?
Take time now to pause, take a slow deep breath in - and then - out. Make yourself aware and observe your habits today. Change whatever habits are not working to keep your energy and momentum going in a positive forward direction.
Remember that what you do with this Monday is setting you up for a Successful - or - Stressful rest of the week.
Affirm:
Today I take time to reflect, refresh and refill my energy tank! And I am worth it!
Have a Recharging Monday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
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