Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Changing your thoughts can change your life.. I say it today, I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it because it's true. It took me some time to realize this for myself and since doing so and understanding the benefits I have to spread the word.

So many times people get stuck focusing on what they don't have and what's not right, leading them to feel depleted and depressed. Often times passing that energy on to any and everyone they encounter. Positive people cringe when they see them coming and negative people are seeking them to help fuel and continue their own negative behaviors. Yikes!

Even when some things aren't exactly how you'd like them to be, focus on the things that are, and know, there are always things that are right. The more you seek to find them, the more you will realize they are there! Appreciate the little things, and have gratitude in all things!! Your life will begin to feel different as you embrace the positive. You'll feel lighter, and happier, and you'll be more enjoyable to have around. I can guarantee it.

So truly believe tomorrow will be better (even when it was a great day), and be grateful for today (even when it's been a tough day) because even in adversity there is a lesson to be learned. Count your blessings and know that there are more to come. Smile, share, love, live, and most importantly be grateful, as gratitude is the best attitude. Change your thoughts and change your life, and if you don't believe me well.. I guess you just need to try it!!

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
-- Oprah Winfrey

Starting Over and Wouldn't Change It For the World..

So, I wrote a guest post for The Young Mommy Life blog and I'm so excited!! Check it out HERE!! Hope you enjoy!!

Rediscover Your Happy..

Being a mom and a wife is an ongoing 24/7 non-stop job, which hardly allows for any real breaks. It's so easy to get caught up in maintaining everyone else that YOU get lost in the shuffle. You're cooking dinners, nursing babies, checking schoolwork, and often have let days go by without doing something you love to do, something that makes you happy. Some women get so caught up that they even forgo their dreams in lieu of their families and never really take the time out to discover their true passions or what makes them happy outside of their family life..

How long can you really let this go on before you find yourself regretful and continuously unhappy? So I challenge you to take 10 minutes out of your day to write down 50 things that you love and/or that make you happy. Don't over analyze it, just write. Are there any themes popping up or things you haven't done in awhile? Start to incorporate these things back into your life and even begin to ponder how you can turn them into your dream career.. It only takes a few minutes, but it's a great reminder and motivator. So what are you waiting for.. Grab a pen, start writing, and rediscover your happy!!