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My future is shining brightly.

blogadmin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:57 +0000

Photo by Benzene Mohamed Aseel HassanLife is good! I can barely wait to wake up to a new day each morning.

Looking back on my time in the trenches, working my way up the ladder, reminds me how “slow and steady wins the race.” I am living proof that hard work and dedication is the road to success. While working in the mines, I seem to have struck gold!

I have a loving family, a breathtaking spouse, and a beautiful home. Each time I take a look at my family, I reflect on my accomplishments.

My family is content. If my children wish to attend Ivy League universities, they can do so because I live my today for their tomorrow. My spouse and I can make purchases without having to first check our bank balance.

Though I am successful now, an even greater future awaits me.

Rather than rest on the laurels of my past achievements, I learn from my experiences how to turn my dreams into reality. One by one, I work toward my goals and persevere until I attain them. Then I make new goals and work toward those. It’s a sure-fire formula for success!

Today, I look to my future with excitement and confidence, for tomorrow holds endless possibilities. New opportunities arise each and every day. All I need to do is reach out and make them mine.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I allow my fears to stop me from being successful?
2. Am I happy in my current situation? If not, what can I do to change my reality?
3. Have I actively pursued success or have I simply contemplated doing so?

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I take care of my family’s needs.

blogadmin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:43:57 +0000

Photo by h.koppdelaneyI take care of my family’s needs because I am a responsible, loving provider. Whatever my family needs, I provide through hard work and dedication. My job is to love my family and meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

I make sacrifices for my family’s well being. I work tirelessly to provide financially for my family. Giving my family a sense of security is one of my greatest joys. My financial decisions benefit my whole family.

I have savings accounts, retirement accounts, and college funds established to take care of my family’s future. Little by little, I am building up those accounts. I spend money in a responsible way, keeping everyone’s interests in mind.

My family trusts me to be there for them through thick and thin. I am present to celebrate the good times and also to lift them up during times of crisis. The time I devote to my family is more important than any accolade I can receive.

Whenever I need help with decisions on how to best meet the needs of my loved ones, I pray. Prayer helps me refresh my vision and find new direction. When my loved ones need more than what I can offer, I pray with them.

Today, I dedicate my life to serving my loved ones because they mean the world to me. I choose my family before myself because my greatest gain in life is to contribute to their happiness.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What sacrifices am I willing to make for the benefit of my family?
2. How can I take care of my family’s emotional needs?
3. Why is it important for me to meet the needs of my loved ones?

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I connect with my family by turning off distractions.

blogadmin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:18 +0000

Photo by Werner Kunz (werkunz1)I turn off all types of distractions in order to give my full attention to my family. Making my family a priority helps them to feel the love that I have for them.

The computer is a resource for me to work and stay connected with family and friends. When unnecessary distractions try to hold my attention away from the things that matter, I have enough self-control to turn myself away.

I keep track of how much time I spend on my mobile devices to ensure that I am balancing my time efficiently. I make a point each day to spend more time looking into my children’s eyes and speaking face to face with my souse than I spend on any other activity.

My family and I eat together at the table every night without distractions. The television remains turned off during family meals to allow us time to focus on each other and talk about our day.

I screen my calls and only answer the most important ones when I am around my family. I want to be present in the lives of my children so that they can have beautiful memories of their childhood to treasure for years to come.

If I feel tempted to waste time on my phone or laptop, I free myself by hiding it from my sight. I remind myself constantly that family and relationships are the only things of true value – the only things that last forever.

Today, I choose my family over my computer, the phone, a game, TV, or any other distraction.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Is my schedule balanced?
2. Which distraction do I need to remove from my view?
3. Am I spending my time on things of eternal value?

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I am able to say no and forgive myself from trying to do it all.

blogadmin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:06:56 +0000

I actively seek out relaxation in my life.

Saying no to people is getting easier and easier as I take better control of my life. I am no longer lost in the confusion of trying to do everything for everybody. Instead, I free myself from trying to please others as I learn to say no.

The power of no frees me!

If my schedule is full and someone asks me to do something that I simply cannot do, I tell them no. I avoid the stress of trying to do too much by using a planner and scheduling things appropriately.

If someone asks me to help with something I don’t yet know how to do, I explain that someone with the right skills for the task could help them better than I. This stops me from trying to do the impossible and then failing in my commitment.

If I am called upon to miss my time with my family in order to help out someone else, I can politely decline, knowing that my family is my priority. Saying no to others gives me the time I need with my family.

Saying no also provides much-needed time for myself. Meditating, reflecting on my day, and doing the things that I enjoy can rejuvenate me and bring me the energy to be my very best in all areas of my life.

In addition, saying no when I need to enables me to successfully meet the commitments I do make. In turn, people know they can depend on me. If I commit to a task for someone, they will know with certainty that I will follow through.

Today, I choose to be careful with my commitments and only agree to those that I am sure I can accomplish.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I have trouble saying no?
2. Am I able to meet all my commitments currently on my schedule?
3. How can I reduce my commitments on a regular basis to allow time for my priorities?

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Being balanced and fulfilled is accomplished by handling things in moderation.

blogadmin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:34:21 +0000

I know when to leave work at work.

I pursue everything in my life with passion; however, I keep myself from overdoing it. I know that too much focus in one area distracts me from other areas. I strive to maintain a balance so I can fulfill my desires in every aspect of my life.

I recognize that keeping everything in moderation brings good consequences. I can control my actions so I can enjoy these positive results every day.

Take eating, for example. I love food! I enjoy trying new foods and savoring the unique flavors. I also know that if I overeat, it interferes with my desires for a healthy, fit body. So I eat in moderation for fulfillment in both areas.

My passion for my work brings me many rewards. But I also recognize that leaving work behind at the end of each workday lets me pursue my passions in my personal life: hobbies, family, and leisure activities. So I work in moderation to allow time for all.

I thoroughly enjoy being with the love of my life! I also realize that saying ‘see you soon’ for part of the day builds anticipation when we meet again. Moderation keeps excitement in our relationship so our time together is even more fulfilling.

My time with my children is joyful. However, we give each other the freedom and support to pursue our own goals with focus and passion, knowing that fulfillment in every area makes our time together a whole lot more fun.

Today, my plan is to schedule time for work, family, and leisure activities, giving equal importance to each. This way I can thoroughly enjoy myself and end the day with a great feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I leave work behind at the end of my workday?
2. Am I giving equal importance to my leisure time each day?
3. Which area of my life could use more focus so I can regain balance?

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