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!

Choose to make it a Great Day!

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
Each day is a new beginning. Today is a clean slate. You can make today a great day or a difficult day. It's your choice.

Here are some ways of making today a great day:
-Take a moment and SEE - Visualize what your great day would look like.
-Write down a couple of positive statements and post them where you can easily see them. ( today mine are "You can do it!" and " I accomplish my tasks with ease")
-Instead of a to do list start a DONE list. Write down everything you accomplish or do today-even little things.
-Set a timer for a specific amount of time to keep you on track and moving forward! (from 15 minutes to one hour)
-Use the TIMER and set a time limit for non essential things like; phone calls, internet, tv, junk mail, shopping, etc.
-Self Talk - Monitor the story you are telling yourself about today. Change "I'll never get all this done" to "I am excited to see how much I get done today!"
-FOCUS- keep your focus on the things that ARE working today and on the things you DID get done.
-Cheer Yourself on today! Don't wait for someone else instead do it yourself. As you go through your day tell yourself "way to go!" "I knew you could do it" or "Keep going you are almost there!"
And Remember:
-If you get caught up in any stress or negativity then just STOP! and start making a great day again.

Affirm:
     I am the CEO of Me and I create my best day right now in this moment!

Have a you make it great Monday!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Everyday, in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!

Prioritize You!

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

There are only 24 hours in a day. Each day you prioritize what you put into your 24 hours. You use part of the 24 hours for work, sleep, eating, driving, appointments, errands and meeting the needs of friends, family and co- workers.

What about you? Do you prioritize taking care of you? Or does time run out and you put yourself on the back burner- maybe you'll find time tomorrow or the next day?

Well there is no time like this present moment. Make a point today to prioritize time for you - just for you. Put a high priority on fitting You into your 24 hours. If you don't usually take a break during the day or even take the time for lunch then today take that break, go out and have lunch. If you want to get some exercise but find there is just too much to do, today take the time for you - go for a walk, go to the gym, take the stairs instead of the elevator and know that you are doing this because YOU are important.
If You don't make You a high priority each day then why should anyone else make you a high priority? Set the example and demonstrate that You are important enough to prioritize part of your 24 hours just for you.

Affirm:
    I am worthy and deserving of making myself a daily High Priority.

Have a Prioritizing YOU Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day, in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!

Do one thing right Now

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

Is there something that you have been procrastinating about, putting on hold, telling yourself you will do it later, when the time is right, when you're in a better space, when you have more money, when you feel better, have more time, more energy, when you get all of your other projects done ... ? The list goes on and on.
Remind yourself that every time you tell yourself I will do this when ....you are putting a restriction on action. You are telling yourself that you cannot take action until ...
Just for today practice getting out of your comfortable inaction zone and take action on one thing that you have put on hold.

Affirm:
    Today I decide that "when" is NOW and I take immediate action on one of my goals!

Have a Take Action NOW Monday!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Believe in yourself, Anything is Possible!