The Ten Commandments of Self-Esteem

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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!
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Feel it so you can Heal it

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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
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Counting your Blessings

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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!
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Practice makes Habit

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Today is about the Law of Repetition
Whatever you practice thinking about becomes a habit and routine that your life simply repeats, over and over.
If you are unhappy about any area of your life just examine how you have been thinking about it. Then ask yourself if you keep practicing the same thinking, same attitude, the same routine will you really have a chance of feeling better, having a happier life experience?

Today affirm:
     My Life will change when my Thinking practice changes

Notice that the more you practice better thinking the better your life becomes.
Have a Thoughtful Wednesday
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
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To Speak or not to Speak?

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Afraid to speak up for yourself so you say nothing and keep quiet? Did you know that your silence provides opportunities for everyone else to make their own interpretations? And some interpretations can create bigger problems than what you started with. In silence, no one can hear and know your truth. Today focus on speaking your truth. Not just in your own head but actually saying it out loud. You can practice saying what you mean, meaning what you say and not saying it meanly.

Affirm:
     My truth is: I am worth speaking up for myself!

Have a Speak Up for You Wednesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
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Your Positive Power Check List!

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Position yourself for Success! Let's go through the checklist:

*Positive Attitude                                  Check!
*Positive Thoughts                                 Check!
*Positive Feelings                                  Check!
*Positive Actions                                   Check!
*Picture the day YOU want                     Check!
*An Attitude of Gratitude                       Check!
*Perform Random Acts of Kindness          Check!
*Encourage Others                                 Check!
*Laughing & Enjoying the Day                  Check!

Okay you're all set to have a Successful Day!

Affirm:
   I use Positive Power and set myself up for Success in all I do today!

Have a Positively Successful Wednesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
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You are the CEO of your thoughts

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You may not have control over much that goes on out in the world, however the one thing that you, and you alone have control over, is your thoughts. So today, exercise your right to control and choose the thoughts you think. Make them Positive, Powerful and Plentiful. Keep those good thoughts coming and watch your attitude and your results match them!

Affirm:
    Today I choose the best and brightest Thoughts for myself and everyone else.

Have a Choose your Thoughts Wednesday!
Mary Ellen Pierce
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
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Focus on a Solution

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There are always solutions available to us - if we are open to finding them. Many times we get caught up in the problems and focusing on what is not working in our lives.

Just for today focus on all the things that are working in your life. When you shift your focus you may find a solution lies within the successes you do have. List the things that are working and see if a common thread appears. Is it your attitude that is working? Is it your time management? Is it your ability to lighten up and laugh at yourself? Is it your communication with others? Is it that you can remain calm in the midst of crisis? Is it that you think outside the box? Is it that you invite someone in for a fresh perspective?
Whatever is working for you, therein lies a possible solution to a current problem. IF you still cannot find a solution from what is working then consider doing the opposite of what you usually do. If you always have to stay involved consider passing it on to a friend or colleague to help. Consider consulting someone that normally you would not. If you would stay with the problem relentlessly consider taking a break, set it aside and come back to it later.

There is always a solution if your focus is on finding one.

Affirm:
    Today I take what IS working in my life and apply it to something that is not and see the solution appear.

Have a Soltution Filled Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
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Choose where your focus goes

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Today your challenge, should you decide to accept it, is to practice redirecting your focus. As you go about your day today and interact with your fellow citizens shift your focus from the negative to the positive, from fear to courage, from inertia to action, to strengths not weaknesses, to accomplishments not mistakes and appreciations not criticisms.
Every time you are about to speak, act or interact you are choosing between one or the other focus. And as you choose you set yourself up for either a positively, fun and productive day or a negative, gloomy and wasted energy day.

Affirm:
     Today I redirect my focus to see only the positive in myself and everyone else.

Have a Positively Enjoyable Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!

the Antidote is Gratitude.

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Gratitude is the antidote to worry. Worry is fear about the future, what will happen later today, tomorrow, next year. Gratitude is about the right Now. So when you find yourself worrying about anything, STOP! and become grateful. Find gratitude in the small things, the big things, the everyday things, the simple things.
Have Gratitude for waking up today, for having transportation, for having a job, for the sun shining, for the health you do have, for the friends and family that surround you, for food on the table, a roof over your head, a pet that loves you, a child's laugh, the sun glistening off the water, the ability to think for yourself, for fresh air, for living in a free country, for your senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing, a sense of humor, that yesterday is done and today is a brand new canvas.
Today realize that you cannot be worried or fearful when you are thinking and focusing on all the things you are grateful for.

Affirm:
     Today my attitude of gratitude keeps me in a positive and worry free space!

Have a Lots to be Grateful for Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
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