SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

You have more strength than you know. Start to make use of that strength, to expect more of yourself, and you’ll begin to find how much is really there. You have more stories than you realize. Begin to offer those stories, in ways helpful and congenial, and you’ll understand how rich and profound they are. You are wealthy beyond any level you have ever imagined. Open your eyes to the value in all that surrounds you, and live the joyful, creative reality of that wealth. Within your life is an ever-glowing treasure, resonating with all of life while also being uniquely you. Allow that gentle glow to spark into a brilliant flame, lighting the universe in its own beautiful way. You have more resources, skills, experience and capacity to love than you have yet discovered. Focus your life, genuinely and passionately on a meaningful purpose, and let all that goodness pour forth. There is always more to know, more to do, more to live and more to give. Experience the matchless joy of allowing i...

Life is great, and it can be much better when you put more of yourself into it. Feel the wonder of all that is, and then let that sense of wonder and awe motivate you to make something new and great from it all. The more you put yourself into life, the better life gets. The more you invest the whole of your authentic being into living and achieving and making a difference, the better your world becomes. Don’t hold back, or hide your feelings. Celebrate the fact that you feel vulnerable, or that you feel excited, or that you feel whatever you feel. It’s a waste of time and effort to pretend that you’re above it all, or apart from it all. You are in fact woven intricately into the fabric of life, so do your part and live it richly. There’s nothing of value to be gained by hiding behind a well-cultivated, one-dimensional image. Be you, in all your complexity, with all your contradictions, with your real passions, shortcomings and strengths. The more enthusiastically and authentically you ...

Whatever you must do is not particularly hard. It’s just a matter of doing it. Sure, it has its challenges. And those challenges are what give value to the work you do. Are you avoiding something because of how hard you think it will be? Stop and remind yourself how foolish that is. You are capable of doing great work, of making a positive difference, and of transforming the challenges into achievements. Go ahead and get busy doing all that. Worry and procrastination will just make the task more difficult when you eventually have no choice but to do it. So now, while you still have a choice, choose to get the work done. You can in fact enjoy the effort, enjoy the challenges, and enjoy pushing forward. So take a deep breath, put a smile on your face, feel your power, and get the work done.

Insist on excellence from yourself and your efforts. Don’t settle for anything less. Excellence is not quick or easy, but that doesn’t mean it is out of reach. You know when you’re doing your very best, so don’t let up until you’re doing it. If you’re going to make the effort, make it all the way. You can learn, and improve, and learn some more, and make use of your experience to make your way toward excellence. The energy you put into doing it right is energy that’s well invested. Instead of wasting your time on half-hearted efforts, you can transform your time into real, lasting value. The world may let you get by with less than you’re capable of giving. Yet true fulfillment depends on knowing that you’ve given your best. Insist on excellence from yourself, and don’t stop until you’ve reached it. All of this wonderful life is yours, so take the opportunity to make it all truly count.

Today is a day for something new in your life. Think of what it could be. This is a new, original day. So celebrate it, honor it, and live it with new, original experiences. You’re only stuck in a rut to the extent that you allow yourself to be. On this beautiful, unique day, go beyond everything you’ve done before and put some new, meaningful substance into your life. That doesn’t mean you have to do something that will be reported on the local news. It just means that you have the opportunity to add a new flavor of richness to this experience that is your life. Think of all you love, all you care about, all you desire and wish for, all you value, and all the things you’re curious about. Go ahead, take a step you’ve always wanted to take, and explore an aspect of life you’ve always wanted to know more about. What a shame it would be for today to be an exact copy of any other day. This is your chance for something new, so take that chance, get out of your rut, and experience the wonder...

Instead of judging in advance whether or not something will be enjoyable, make the intention to enjoy. And then live the reality of your own intention. Your present attitude does not have to be restricted by your past experiences. Choose an attitude that will bring value and fulfillment, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. Let the substance of your life flow from your conscious, intentional choices. Decide how you will live each moment, and then follow through with that decision, no matter what does or does not happen in that moment. The outside world is absolutely real and exerts significant influence. Yet you have even greater influence over the way your life unfolds. Let go of the assumption that certain situations must necessarily engender certain attitudes and responses from you. In fact, turn it around and allow your positive, purposeful attitude to cast a bright and empowering light on every situation. Create your own solid intentions of excellence, fulfillment, joy and eff...

Don’t waste this precious day creating regrets. Invest your time creating value. Don’t work against your own interests by using your energy to feel sorry for yourself. You can use that same energy, and more, to get beyond whatever may be troubling you. The choices you make are what determine the quality of the life you live. Every time you have a choice to make, you have the opportunity to make life richer and more fulfilling. You are immersed in abundance and possibility. Have the presence of mind to see it, and have the courage to make the most of it all. There’s no limit to the number of ways you can make a difference. Remind yourself of that, and remind yourself of all that truly matters to you. Opportunity is yours and it is called life. Now, live it well.