I Choose To Have A Good Day

“A man without a plan for the day is lost before he starts.” ~ Lewis K. Bendele What is meant by the above quote is, many people become so familiar with the daily routine of responsibility, duties and heavy workloads, we lose sight of the many great accomplishments we have achieved throughout the process. These accomplishments are big or small and can make a grand or minor impact in our or others lives. When we lose this sight we can become lost. We go about each day almost like a robot. We can almost feel numb. It is at this point where our ambitions, inspirations and personal drive to enjoy everything about our life becomes difficult. We begin to go with the flow and replay the routine emotions of living this way. Then we make statements of “things must change.” “I hate feeling this way and at the same time, am uncertain what to do.” After having these thoughts or making these statements to others, we continue to live this way. Reason being, we are lost as to what we are interested in and what to do with our life. If any of this sounds familiar, know this, it is normal and if asked for a raise of hands from the readers of this message who have experienced this emotional ride at least once in their life, at least 75% of them would raise their hand or nod their head in understanding and agreement. What can one do about it? There are many options. One can continue to experience life this way if s/he so chooses. Another option is to consciously make a decision and create a routine of goal setting. Each morning when you wake up choose to have a good day, announce it out loud! Tell whomever is listening, today is a good day because I choose it to be! As you go about your day make a decision to do one thing out of the ordinary. This decision is based on what would bring you joy. Examples may be, go for a walk at lunch time. Have a piece of cheesecake at the bakery and fully enjoy it regardless of the calories. Call a friend whom you haven’t spoken with for some time and say “hey long time no talk. Let’s go for a coffee”. Times were a career change is plaguing your thoughts, begin to ask yourself questions about what interests you. What books do you enjoy reading or television shows do you enjoy watching? What are you good at and what gives you a sense of excitement within your body when you talk or think about it? Once the pattern is found, decide to do one thing today to work toward the goal. Goal Setting is simply choosing to do something for yourself which can lead to positively influencing others. Accomplishments are the attainment of the goal. They may be big, they may be small. At the end of the day make a plan, create a goal, achieve it and pat yourself on the back for a job well done. By doing this each and every day, an individual can find themselves. They begin to understand once again what brings them joy and excitement. S/he is self empowered and learns the valuable process of knowing he/she is important and is the master of his/her life experiences. It takes one step at a time. Think of a small goal like a stone. Many stones collected over a period of time raises a person up and when the person stands proudly on top of these stones collected together,the foundation the person made supports the goal achiever's weight quite easily. Each when placed, one in front of the other, can create a path of a lifetime; perhaps as long as the Great Wall of China. Tonight when you are replaying your day remember to think about one thing which you accomplished, then smile and think, job well done. Then, plan a new goal for the next day. Think of one thing you can do and then go after it whatever it may be. When you have done the one thing, again, pat yourself on the back, think good job and smile. Do this every day and notice the ever evolving goal setting and daily planning which unfolds in your life. Keep smiling that gorgeous smile of yours! Kindest of Regards,rnClaire McGeernPresident - T.S. ConsultingrnAuthor - I Believe Therefore I amrn