Assume The Best

Last night, I waited anxiously as my daughter was lost driving home from a concert. The time to get home doubled as she had trouble finding the major road that would get her safely home. This is the first time, since she got her license, that she travelled so far as the driver. I tried a technique that I hoped would make me feel less anxious as I awaited her return home. Instead of thinking about all the bad stuff that could happen to her and her friend, I focused on the other positive possibilities: She would find her way home with the help of GPS on the IPOD touch. She would remain calm and learn that she is a very responsible, resourceful person. She would rise to the occasion.

She came home to us safe, more confident and exhausted.

I Did It

Take ownership of my decisions and my actions, rather than blaming others or circumstances for an unwanted outcome.

My Own Best Friend

A very smart person told me that her daughter was always very critical of herself. She told her daughter that she needs to start treating herself as she would treat her best friend. She would never let her best friend be so negative about herself. Instead, she would remind her how wonderful and special she was.

Stop being so hypercritical of myself. I am my own worst enemy and now it is time to be my own best friend and my own champion.

My Happiness, My Responsibility

We are responsible for our own happiness. Do not buy into the idea of bad things happen in threes or waking up on the wrong side of the day. If things are not going well for you: stubbing toes, water bottle leaking etc., then turn it around. See the humor, if possible, in the negative and flip it to a positive.

No Regrets

Is there someone, that if gone, you'd have regrets that you should have made things right between you? Say what needs to be said to this someone. If it is impossible for you to confront this person, then write what you would like to say and save the letter. Be gracious and forgive them and yourself. Maybe this will help allow you to eventually make contact with this person.

Another Of Life's Gifts

Be grateful for the beauty and illumination of the full moon.

In Appreciation

Write in my gratitude journal 1 thing I appreciate about my day today.