Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Marie Monroe
“I am worthy and deserving of a good life.”
“I am responsible for my life.”
“I am responsible for my own spiritual growth.”
Each of these is an affirmative statement, or affirmation. Affirmations can be about health, love, respect, God … anything that you want to affirm within yourself. They send powerful messages deep into our minds. Written purposefully and said regularly, these statements penetrate levels of our psyche that typically seem to be out of reach, operating beyond our conscious control.
By using affirmations, we can not only reach the deepest levels of consciousness, but once there, actually change our consciousness as a means of improving our attitude, our feelings about ourselves, and ultimately our lives.
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Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
Life is full of challenges. All of us have, at one point or another, decided how we are going to live our lives. Itʼs the journey that everyone makes. But, it can be difficult to do when there arenʼt many people around us to model our lives after.
Still, we push forward. We lose 50 lbs., learn to organize our home, develop healthy relationships, or we find our dream job. Weʼve conquered the various mountains that have stood in our path. Yet, after the fact, we might feel reaching our goal is anticlimactic or even feel at a loss.
What now? Whatʼs next, now that weʼve achieved what weʼve set out to do? Wasnʼt mastering the challenge the point? Or, is there life afterwards that we hadnʼt thought of? Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
It’s a simple signal - a little growl in the stomach or the sudden urge for “something.” Human beings are superior for knowing when we are hungry. Even if we aren’t exactly starving, we will snack as much as possible to keep hunger at bay.
There is another part of us that needs just as much attention. It can’t be seen on an x-ray or an ultrasound, but it’s still an important part of who we are. We’ve all felt its’ many signals … from unwarranted anger, the loneliness that creeps in while we’re in a crowded room, to the feeling inside when we have nothing left to give to those around us, just to name a few.
It’s our soul speaking to us in different ways, and it’s telling us it’s hungry. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Chris Bennett
The old adage you are what you eat can be scary in a world where health habits are sacrificed for saving time. Sure the drive-thru may get you to work on time, but at what expense to your health and waistline? Food habits can be detrimental when not left in check. It is your body, and your investment. Are you making a daily effort to do what you can to get a positive return?
How do your life habits play into this quandary? People get fed up and frustrated very easily with trying to change habits, especially when it comes to eating healthy. I admit it is hard to change eating habits quickly. However it’s important to remember that the little things count, and they add up. A simple change in routine can produce a ripple effect of positive benefits!
Where to start? Breakfast and snacks. Read More »
Article by Christian Nanz and Make The Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
One of the things I am still learning is how to make my days better by allowing myself to do things that bring pleasure to others and to me. I am also learning how simple little things like making my bed can help me feel productive all day long! They don’t need to be major undertakings. It’s interesting that small things bring large doses of happiness or satisfaction.
For example, when I get up on the morning, I like to take my dog for a walk around the neighborhood. He loves going for a walk (and he expects it!), and yet I believe I appreciate the walk a much as he does! It is my time to relax, be thankful for another day and enjoy.
Of course this is not an exhaustive list. There are many things that are simple, inexpensive, and easy to do that can add to your day in an incredibly satisfying way. Perhaps this will spark you to try some of the things on our list or to add to it with ideas of your own. Read More »
