Chipmunk Talk

Snapped these photos of my resident chipmunk and then started laughing. To me it looks like in the first one he is leaning over whispering to the cherub "Psst! Don't move and she won't know we are here!" And in the second one he is asking "How do you stay so still? I mean you don't even flinch- almost like a statue!"

And in this last one he says "Oops! Busted! She sees me! Gotta Go- you stay here I'll draw her away!"
And off he ran, back under the deck.

I love this little chipmunk! He is a constant source of amusement to me and a constant source of frenzied frustration to my indoor cats.

Oh the life of a chipmunk!

Be Determined!

Good Day!

Today be determined to see and feel success in all that you do. Today be determined to believe in yourself, your goals, your talents and your capabilities. Today be unstoppable, unshakeable and be determined to stay on track.

Affirm:
     Today I am invincible determination and I Can Do It!

Have an Everything is Possible Thursday!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possbile!

Simplify your day.

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

Today life can be as easy or as hard as you make it. So prioritize, organize and keep it simple. Simplicity is an excellent solution to a hectic schedule. Keep your schedule and your tasks as simple as possible. If you have time consuming tasks to do then do a couple of quick easy tasks first to bolster your confidence and feel that sense of accomplishment. Keep track of the things you ARE getting done rather than all the things left to do and keep your progress momentum moving forward.
Do the best you can and Be the Best YOU today. Put up a couple of post it notes that say "Keep it Simple" to remind you.

Affirm:
     Today I keep my focus on keeping my day and my attitude easy and simple.

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

Love or Fear: Choose

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

There are only two emotions: Love and Fear. Our whole day today will consist of choosing one or the other in how we conduct ourselves, the decisions we make, how we treat others, how we speak to others and how we react to people, places and things.
Today stand strong in the face of your fears and choose Love.

Affirm:
     Today I choose Love and I am Love in Action!

Have a Tender Heart Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!:

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!

8 Ways to Inner Peace

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

Here are 8 ways for you to promote your Inner Peace:
1- Positive Thinking - your attitude launches your day.
2- Don't forget to Breathe - and breathe deeply and fully.
3- Emotional Energy - FEEL GOOD; you're supposed to be joyful. Let go and learn to ENJOY!
4- Self Love - Love yourself just the way you are - right now.
5- Gratitude Power - try it.
6- Meditation - from one minute to one hour, take time to meditate - for your heart and soul.
7- Live simply - without fear.
8- Believe Anything is Possible!

Challenge yourself today to consciously activate each one of these and become aware of how much more Inner Peace you have. Then become aware of how it ripples around you and affects the Inner Peace of all you encounter.

Affirm:
     Today I practice my Inner Peace and witness the result of Outer Serenity!

Have a Peaceful and Serene Friday and Weekend!
Mary Ellen
Get Jazzed and Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!
Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible!

Stand in the Power of You

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:
"You can be pitiful or you can be powerful. You can't be both." Joyce Meyer


Today step out of victimhood, refuse to spiral in negative thinking. Decline any invitations to join others in their misery and strife. Thwart your Inner Critic by saying STOP! to the blame game.

Today Choose to stand in the Power of You. Decide that you are Strong and Determined enough to stand alone if need be. Know that whatever comes your way today, you posses all that you need to have a great day - if you so choose.

Affirm:
     I choose to be Strong and Powerful - no matter what!

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