words to live by

* You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future.
* Love ... and you shall be loved.
* All people smile in the same language.
* A hug is a great gift ... one size fits all. It can be given for any accasion and it's easy to exchange.
* Everyone needs to be loved ... especially when they do not deserve it.
* Laughter is Love's sunshine.
* Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.
* If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
* Happy memories never wear out ... relive them as often as you want.
* Home is the place where we grumble the most, but are often treated the best.
* If anyone speaks badly of you, live so none will believe it.
* Harsh words break no bones but they do break hearts.
* To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.
* We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for.
* Love is the only thing that can be divided without being diminished.
* Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others.
* You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven.
* For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back.
* Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are.

Learn to see happiness in everything

Breathing deeply

Breakfast in bed with something good to read

Putting together your own quotation book

Getting along well with others

A beautiful sunrise on a misty morning

Reading outside in your yard with a soft comfortable blanket

Treating yourself to a massage

Being so proud of yourself you could burst

A sunny place set up for lunch

Low Self-Esteem

What is self-esteem?

It is the opinion you have of yourself.

I had very low self-esteem for many years. I did not like myself. I had a very poor self-image. This was due to negative thoughts, and events in my life. I did not stand up for myself. I believed what others said about me. I let myself drown into a world of sadness and depression. I felt helpless and worthless. I did not smile easily. I avoided people, and pushed anyone close to me away. I was tired all the time. I constantly wondered why I was the way I was. I lied.

"You are the master of your own destiny" -- steve moore

"Make a point of connecting with someone new every day. And reacquaint yourself with anyone you have not spoken to for some time by going through your address book." -- roy sheppard

It took me years of researching and learning to build my self-esteem. Lots of books, and therapy. Yoga and mediatation. Meeting and talking with others who have gone through similar things. Deciding to be happy and not let things get the better of me. Promising to stay healthy and enjoy life. Life is short. We should not waste a moment of it being negative or sad. Things happen that make us unhappy, but we get over them and move on. You are the one person who you have to live with for the rest of your life. Please enjoy the company of yourself. Work a little bit each day on something that you want to change. Eventually things will get better. You will get stronger. Believe in yourself. Use positive affirmations.

Reach out to someone. There are lots of people who can help, if you need some.

Choose to be who you want to be.

Affirmations

Don't use the words could-a would-a should-a when talking to yourself.
These only lead to begative self talk.
Give yourself more credit for a job well done.
Use positive self talk and affirmations when you talk to yourself.
Replace all the negative thoughts with positive ones.....

You can handle changes when they come your way.
There is nothing that you cannot handle.
You are a capable human being.
You will only take on what you can handle each day.
You will like yourself better each day.

Give yourself positive, encouraging statements. Repeat them constantly and your mind will act on them. Work at feeling good about yourself. Don't allow your inner voices to overcome your beautiful self with negativity.

Tell yourself that you are special. Say to yourself ....

I am a good person.
I deserve to be happy.
I am successful in all that I do.
I am a winner.
Success and health comes naturally to me.
I am important.
I only do things that will make my life better.
I am strong.
I am creating my ultimate life.
I am honest with my feelings.
I am assertive.
I am courageous.

Make small changes every day and you will start to feel more self confidence.


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"I was made for greatness. Each time I step out of my comfort zone I experience growth in some way -- be it personally or professionally. I was not meant to live my life as a static being -- never experiencing change of any sort. I was born to spend each day being the best I can be -- striving to unleash my utmost potential.
When I move in the direction of my dreams, no matter insurmountable it may appear in this moment, all sorts of people, life situations, and opportunities appear which move me forward, like a snowball down a hill picking speed to bring my dreams into reality. Through action, persistence, and a willingness to learn along the way my goals and dreams are transformed into reality!"

"In the moment that I take even the smallest of action on whatever I may be resisting -- the resistance begins to subside. Procrastination shrinks with action."

"Today I will spend time looking for ways to do what is best for others. When I consider the needs of others -- and look for ways ongoing to genuinely serve them I create a vacuum
effect which may go unseen, but exists just the same. When I practice acts of kindness, more of that is exactly what makes its way into my own life."

"Today I will make the most of this day. I will do the same tomorrow, and the day after. In doing so I know that I will experience the positive outcome I hope for. You and I can overcome whatever life challenges we may face. Each day find comfort in knowing that the right actions you are taking are indeed moving you on the path towards achievement in your particular endeavor.
Every day look for ways to do those things which will move you closer to what you wish to achieve. Each time you do one of the tasks you've identified you are making real progress.
When you do the thing you are resisting you give power to that part of you which propels you even further on your own personal success journey."
by Josh Hinds