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!

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!

Focus on a Solution

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

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!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Everyday in Every Way!

Refocus Energy on the Solution

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

For every problem there is a solution. However it helps if there is more focus on finding the solution than on complaining about the problem itself.

So today observe whether your thoughts settle more on the problem or on searching for a solution. Retrain your brain to become solution focused. Before you tell anyone about a problem, come up with at least 2 possible solutions. If anyone wants to bring you a problem ask them to bring two possible solutions with them.
There is a difference between passing the problem on OR offering up some solutions that can trigger a brainstorming solution session.
And here is a hint: If every possible solution keeps getting shot down or discarded right away then chances are that the problem isn't the only problem.

Affirm:
     When I refocus on finding a solution it makes it easier to see one or hear one when it shows up.

Have a Limitless Solutions Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating You with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!

Answers can be right in Front of You

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

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
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!

Go Within

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

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
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!