They were telling you the truth, part of the truth. But, that is really the point. They meant to break you, but that’s only part of the truth. The whole truth requires your reaction, experience, and contribution. Without YOU, reality is meaningless. As the days get more cloudy and cold. A metaphor about sunlight seems […]
MAWMonday Motivators 11/15/2015
Your affirmation this week is about more than affirmation. In fact, it is about MORE. Specifically, “More Than.” Ironically, the result of MORE THAN is intended to be realization that YOU ARE ENOUGH. 1. More than Age The wisdom of age is to realize the need for integration of each period of development. The child […]
MAWMonday Motivators 11/08/2015
#MondayMotivation Setting suns and the end of daylight savings time brings a specific set of challenges for those of us who enjoy order and predictability. The new rhythms associated with the time change is one challenge. The decrease in sunlight is another. It seems no mistake that a significant set of holidays present themselves for […]
MAWMonday Motivators 11/01/2015
Encouragement this Monday comes from the mind, listening, authenticity, and self-talk. It is a reminder to seek relationships that feed your progress. Even 15-minutes per week in conversation with someone who believes in you can change your life. Twenty minutes per week working WITH someone who counts you as a partner can change the lives […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/25/2015
#MondayMotivation This week, as the season begins to change and the challenge of the Winter months looms, I want to encourage you toward productivity. The instinct is to hibernate–to hide away from the challenges, the criticism, the hurdles, and the weather. I encourage you to find your shine on the inside. I further challenge you […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/18/2015
#MondayMotivation Contrary to a popular meme making its rounds on social media, expect the same kindness and generosity in return for the love you show to others. Just don’t expect it from the person you help. Part of the reason is capacity. But, the more important and useful perspective is because helping is not […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/11/2015
#MondayMotivation #Remembrances Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Like it was all too much for you to handle? I have! At 41 years old, I can tell you that every single time I felt that way, the reward for my perseverance was HUGE. Keep moving, even without the How. Understand that the goal is not to […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/04/2015
#MondayMotivation This week, I’m focusing on self-talk retraining. I find that many have only the negative, self-defeating messages in their heads. Following is a list of more sustainable and more supportive names to train your inner voice to call you. The progression this week also suggests a habit of positive self-talk as well as a […]
MAWMonday Motivators 09/27/2015
#MondayMotivation MAWMonday Motivators is the anti-social media post. It is not about showing off the best of life and appearances. It’s not about selfies with celebrities and awesome restaurant dishes. It’s about realizing that motivation comes from choice. A choice to listen to the small voice that speaks positivity into your life while you wait […]
MAWMonday Motivators 09/20/2015
#MondayMotivation You set your heart on something that you wanted to achieve. You put in the time to plan and schedule your success. You have produced a bit. You have experienced some success. But, your momentum is hampered because you’re smart enough to know the length of the road ahead. Respect is not enough. A […]