If you expect honesty—are you being honest?

If you expect R.E.S.P.E.C.T—are you being respectful?

If you expect to be yourself—are you trying to change the others?

So before you present your list of complaints to the people in your life, examine the relationship you have with yourself.

How are you treating your mind-body-spirit?

• Mind—are you focused on what you don’t want and are your thoughts always negative?
• Body—are you eating junk food and leading a sedentary lifestyle?
• Spirit—are you neglecting your self-care?

Sure, you might have a ton of excuses such as a lack of time. But don’t you think you are important enough to show yourself some love?

So spend at least 20 minutes daily in stillness-solitude-silence and most importantly, take care of your mind-body-spirit.

Not only will you rejuvenate your energy, but the amazing relationship you have with yourself, will be reflected back to you by the types of people you attract in your life.

“A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally.”~Maya Angelou

Shift your focus on what YOU CAN accomplish right NOW.

Take ACTION diligently and YOU CAN achieve your goal(s).

Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you’re right.~Henry Ford

Don’t ever stop believing in yourself!

He’s taken aback by her reaction and even though he apologizes, Jules freaks out on him. “Do you even know why you are apologizing?”

Her boyfriend’s poker face only frustrates Jules and she continues to huff and puff. All the while her boyfriend is looking at her and trying to get a word in. But he is unable to say anything in his defence.

Jules arms are flaying in the air, her eyes are bulging and I almost feel sorry for the guy. I also chuckle at the scene, but then I realized I used to behave that way in my relationships. I would jump to conclusions, make assumptions and overreact. This only caused unnecessary arguing and drama.

I was always in a state of anxiousness and there is nothing funny about that. I would much rather re-write a better scene in my life.

Cougar Town episode take 2

Jules would be seated in the kitchen, sipping a glass of wine while reading a book. When her boyfriend enters the room, they would greet each other. Then Jules would ask, “How come you are late?”

“Oh, I got caught in traffic.” Jules would nod in acknowledgment. Her boyfriend would then set the dining room table as they engage in pleasant conversation about their day.

Unrealistic you might say?

Only if you believe that you are not responsible for the role we play in your relationships.

Whether it’s a professional or personal relationship, the choice is yours. You can either take things out of proportion or you can remain calm, cool and collected.

Before you react, THINK!

Before you speak, BREATHE!

“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.”~Wayne Dyer

You have the power to create your own happiness.

They say your thoughts create your future.

What are you thinking?

The time is NOW!

What are you waiting for?

Live,

Love,

Laugh.

You don’t know until you try.

There are no mistakes, only lessons.

Keep going and never, ever, ever give up.

You deserve the BEST!

So say YES to your dreams and NO to your fears.

“You never fail until you stop trying.”~Albert Einstein