Positive or negative, constructive or destructive, what are your thoughts?

“We become what we think about” - Earl Nightingale

“The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts.” -Charles Darwin

“Why are we Masters of our fate, the captains of our souls? Because we have the power to control our thoughts.” - Alfred A. Montapert

“The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.” - Marcus Aurelious

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.” -Buddha

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” - Norman Vincent Peale

“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where you thoughts take you.” - James Allen

The Art of Healing

One would think that healing happens on its own accord, as they say time heals all wounds. I have come to learn that with support, kindness and love the healing process not only can be bearable but accelerated. When you reach out and help someone even in the littlest of ways that positive interaction feeds the  process. In my situation it has made a huge difference in my path to wellness, having a positive attitude is hard to do when you are not feeling well. You become discouraged and have less enthusiasm to continue on. Thanks to all the little and big things that people have done for me over the past few days I have well exceeded my rehabilitation expectations. Be positive, reach out, it really does make a difference.

Learn something new!

Challenge yourself everyday, achieve and attain. The benefits of success are more then just financial. When you feel successful at what you do it feeds into every aspect of your life. You will feel better about yourself and others will too. Don’t get stuck in a rut find your inner energy! Buy a book, take a class, join a club learn something new. Knowledge is a powerful tool and the rewards are huge!

Don’t Be Difficult

Do you know someone who you would describe as difficult?  Recently while eating out my friend described our waitress as difficult.  I sat and thought about it and came to the decision that on most days I do not believe anyone would describe me as difficult.  Can you say the same?

Stay Positive Stop Complaining

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.

Maya Angelou US author & poet (1928 - )

Encourage Acceptance of Others

We are all different not one the same. This is a fact!  If you find someone being left out stop and take minute to bring them in.   Your time and thoughts only take up a minute of your life but can affect someone else's forever!  

It could simple only be a smile sent in the right direction!

Demonstrate Dependability, Reliability and Integrity

de-pend-a-ble

adjective

capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable

       

re-li-a-bil-i-ty

noun

the ability to be relied on or depended on as for accuracy, honesty or achievement

    
     

in-teg-ri-ty

noun

Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

     

What have you done recently? ________________

Celebrate Children’s Accomplishments

Concert Night—Basketball Game

Parent Conference—Spelling Bee Etc.

Parent— It is very cold outside and you do not feel very well and would love to just stay home.

Teacher—I have been with kids all day, I have tons of papers to correct.  Wish I didn't have to go out tonight would rather stay home.

Child— Very excited, have been practicing for months, I don't think I am  a very good but the my  teacher/coach says we are all amazing.  I get to wear my best clothes. The coach says I have a great lay-up!

Parent—Take a Tylenol, wear a scarf, call Gramma and Grampa so they can come along, put a smile on your face and enjoy the moment. Children really do grow up fast!

Teacher—Drink a cup of coffee, put on a smile.  Outside of their  family you are one of the most important people in a child's life.  You  really can make a difference.  The more adults involved in the growth of a child the more positive influences they will be exposed to.

Results—Child feels appreciated, and encouraged and will be apt to participate in more positive school related activates.  Parents get to meet school faculty and see what there kids do everyday. Parents you cant judge a school if you don’t spend any time there. Just like voting you cant complain if you don't vote. Teachers you get to meet parents and learn more about your students.  Remember every job has a costumer and your costumers are children and parents.