Acknowlege and Appreciate Yourself

Hello Everyone,

I came across this short article recently and I felt it was deserving of including it in my blog in its entirety. It's the second time recently that I either read or was instructed to start a "success journal", and I believe that it's a sign to really start one.

I think it would be a great idea for us all to produce this type of journal. It will help to get through those days when the feeling of being overwhelmed or not appreciated may come into play.

I hope you enjoy the article...

Acknowledge and Appreciate Yourself

by Jack Canfield

With the year coming to a close, it's time to acknowledge and appreciate yourself for everything you've accomplished today, throughout the year, and in life.

How many times have you succeeded in the past month? Are you able to recall your successes as well as your failures and missteps?

Many people under-appreciate the little things they accomplish every day. And yet they can recall in detail all the times they have failed or made mistakes. That's because the brain remembers events more easily when they're accompanied by strong emotions.

You might recall graduation, losing 10 pounds, winning an award, or landing a highly sought after position. But do you include in your successes how you had a really great talk with your spouse, how you spent quality time with your teen, how you got all your list of things done for the day, how you learned to change your own oil, or got your fussy child to take a nap?

If you don't acknowledge your successes the same way you acknowledge your mistakes, you're sure to have a memory full of blunders.

Acknowledge your own success. Toot your own horn and don't wait for anyone else to praise you!

If you only remember the mistakes and failures, you won't be as ready to take risks that will lead to your successes. Build your self-esteem by recalling ALL the ways you have succeeded and your brain will be filled with images of you making your achievements happen again and again.

Take time to write your achievements down. Start when you were very young and think of all your achievements since then. Don't just pick the big things, write down all the things you take for granted. You can also create a log of success everyday and review it when you are faced with a new challenge. By writing it all down everyday, you're securing it in your long-term memory and it will become a part of what makes you tick.

Surround yourself with reminders of your success.

Put up pictures, articles, trophies, awards and other pieces that ring your attention to your success. Make your environment speak to you about your achievements. Be proud of them!
People like to be around those who have a healthy self-esteem and who are achieving their Goals. Commit to acknowledging your achievements and your brain will begin to tell you the truth... that you can do ANYTHING!

©2007 Jack Canfield

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Say a Prayer for Kether

Hello everyone,

Although it's colder outside now than I really like it to be (I love tropical weather), and it IS the season that brings a lot of joy to all that welcome it, I was given sad news today that a dear friend of mine, Kether, was severly injured last night during a robbery in Costco's parking lot.

Kether was, for the lack of a better term considering the outcome, a brave enough person to go after the robbers after they drove up and saw her purse sitting in her shopping cart, and snatched it and started to drive off.

Kether ran after the thieves (female) and I've been told either jumped onto or in their white Ford Excursion SUV and tried to retrieve her purse. She was beaten and pushed off, or out of, the vehicle while it was traveling pretty quickly. She suffers mostly from head trauma due to the impact to the pavement.

I was told that Kether was on life support throughout the evening and most of today, but has since been taken off the support. She has been moved from critcal to stable condition, but is not out of the woods yet. The next few days will determine how well her recovery will be.

Please say a prayer for her, or at least keep her in your thoughts. I know most of you don't know her, but I feel that a lot more people wishing her well, and praying for her can only be a good thing. And while you're at it, keep her husband Kenny and their two small children, Kenna and Kyle, in your thoughts and prayers as well.

The month of December has always been a special time for me. I love the Christmas season for many reasons. This year, December has shown me that we all need to be careful out there, and to never take anyone or thing for granted. Live your life to its fullest, and live by the Golden Rule.

Thank you all for your time and your kind thoughts and prayers.

Get well soon Kether! We all love you and look forward to seeing you return home.

Randy