☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

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We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

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☺ Law of Attraction tip: Remember whatever you think about most is what you are attracting into your life. This means, if you are focussing too much on the problems in your life then you will be attracting more of that to you. Always focus on what you DO want, not on what you Don't want!       

☺ Watch the Snow Fall…  because there is something so calming and simple about it… and you know, you should be enjoying what's in front of you. ;) 

☺ Find the Motivation to Have Fun!  Maybe it's just and some of the friends I've been around lately, and maybe it has something to do with winter, but motivation  has been in short supply as of late. It's hard to feel motivated to do anything other than stay warm and cozy inside with a book or drawing pad (or maybe it's just the introvert in me as well). But fun is fun is fun, so find the motivation to get out of the house, see some friends, and do something exciting and out of the ordinary. Which brings me to my next point…    

☺ Get Pumped!!! If motivation Is in short supply, or even if it isn't, learn to Get Pumped! About life, about mundane activities, about absolutely anything! Life doesn't have to be boring (even when doing simple chores). Life is and should be exciting and thrilling, and the only thing that's stopping it from being so is your lack of energy to make it so. The funny thing is that it's Easy to get pumped, to get yourself excited and motivated. All you have to do is Feel it! My favourite way of doing this is to blast terrible music and dance around--it's hard not to feel better after doing this. ;)     

☺ Remember you are not the only one Searching. This concept was a real wake up for me and it profoundly reminded me of this valuable fact… As much as You are Searching for someone, or something (whether it be your life partner, your best friend, the perfect job, etc.), They are also searching for You! So stay positive and optimistic, they (or it) are on their way!        

☺ Reflect what You Want. People outside of you aren't going to see your flaws unless you are dwelling on them and projecting them out into the world. Likewise, if you are projecting the wonderful side of yourself (which Everyone has inside of them) then that is what others will see. Perception is everything, and everyone will perceive you differently, but if you are projecting positivity and awesomeness then the only people that will miss it are the ones that can only see the negativity within their own selves. So be lovely and positive and the world will shine around you and you will attract more positivity and like-minded people.   

☺ “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Nelson Mandela 

Create a great day! 

Much love from me to you! 

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

. . . . . . . . . .

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

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☺ Law of Attraction tip: Meet the Universe half-way. The Law of Attraction means asking the Universe for what you'd like and not worrying about the "How". Never worry about the How. However, it is important to pay attention to any signals that come your way, the ones we call "inspired action". You should never Force something to happen, because this goes against the Universe, but listening to that inner voice and taking action when it feels appropriate and effortless and fun is important as well. This is how we meet the Universe half way and make dreams come true. So pay attention to your inner voice and remember if its not fun, you're on the wrong track.      

☺ Check up on Your Health. Being vegan, you hear a lot about making sure your iron and B12 levels are good. But it's not just vegans that need to be safe, and this is a common misunderstanding. Most people are deficient in something, and especially if you're not eating with your health in mind. So, getting certain minerals and vitamins checked up on can be beneficial, especially your B vitamins and D in the winter. I'd like to think we can get all that we need from food, but our agricultural system has depleted much of what we used to get naturally, and especially if your life is filled with a lot of stress which doesn't allow your body to function properly. See a Naturopath, or pay attention to your energy and how your stomach feels. A happy body is a happy life! 

☺ Do Good and Pay it Forward!  Know someone who has been having a hard time lately? Make their day by sending them a little gift or a little note about how much you appreciate and care about them. These are small actions with big results, and everyone could use a little pick me up every once in a while--or all the time. See if they can pass on the favour of giving and pass on that joy to someone else afterwards as well. Let's spread joy and smiles like wildflowers! :)    

☺ Don't Speak Badly of Others. I'm quite sure I mentioned this point a little while back, but, I see what a bad habit it is all around me so it's always a good reminder. Don't speak badly of others behind their backs, or to their faces. While you may not think they can hear you, they Can FEEL your hurtful words. You know how the old saying goes: if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.    

☺ Ease into Your Day! It is absolutely worth it to wake up an extra half hour early so that you have time to ease into your day. By easy into your day I mean to wake up slowly, get out of bed, stretch and take a few centering breaths. And, if you have time, do some yoga! Jumping into your day in a frazzle is Not a good way to start your morning, and therefor the rest of your day. It's like starting off in a high-strung state and that will most definitely carry over into your day and make it harder to come out of. Start calm to stay calm and happy.       

☺ Be Your Lovely Insane Self. Always always be unabashedly your lovely quirky unique self, and remember that whatever that Self might be is different from person to person. You are the only You, so enjoy being You, enjoy your individuality, because truly truly that is an amazing wonderful awe-inspiring thing. Don't try to be someone else, because you are perfectly You and you are lovely.  

☺ "All Great Changes are Preceded by Chaos." ~Deepak Chopra. You often hear things get worse before they get better, and while this isn't always the case, with big changes in life can equal high stress and a whirlwind before that storm settles. But keep the goal in mind, and know that it Will settle, so no stressing. Remember to go with the flow and keep your mind on what you want. Let the Universe know what you want and it will surely deliver. Also know that whenever life is that much more rocky then the reward thereafter is going to be That much more rewarding! 

Create a great day! And spread those smiles! 

Much love from me to you! 

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

. . . . . . . . . .

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

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☺ Law of Attraction tip: Watch how you feel and what is going on in your life to judge what sort of vibration you are on. Sometimes it may surprise us when we haven't been feeling so great but then something magically coincidental or wonderful happens that makes you take a step back--these moments let us know that we actually Are heading in the right direction. Likewise, when you find your day in one of those spirals of endless things going wrong, that's when it's time to take a step back and focus on switching your mood--because that's a sure way of letting you know that you are on a negative vibration.     

☺ Write down goals that will help you achieve a satisfying life. I love brainstorming, it's fun and it's so absolutely motivating. Every so often it's great to just grab a piece of paper and start jotting down ideas and plans you intend for the future. You create a life you love by taking time to envision what you want and by seeing where you might be creating blocks in your life that are stopping you from achieving that goal. The goal isn't to figure out the How of your dreams, but to become clear about what it IS that you actually want. The more clear you can become, the better chances you will draw to you what you want. Plus, when priorities and lifelong ambitions are clear, it’s easier to live without regret and commit to following your dreams.

☺ Make Someone Smile!  This is a repeated tip here at ReLove Plan.et, because it's a win-win goal for your day. Making someone else smile will make you feel better as well (win-win), and chances are by making that one person smile, you have ignited the catalyst for them to pass on the good feeling, and the chain reaction continues! Booyah!   

☺ Read More Books. Because books are amazing! You get to choose what sort of thing you want to read and there are sooooo many books out there! Go on an adventure and pick up a new book this week. If you're already reading lots, well then, carry on! ;)   

☺ Start Your Day with a Positive Thought! I feel as if I can't emphasize this point enough. You set the tone for your day. Every single morning that you wake up. So, even if you wake up feeling not so great, you can change that! Pull on some inspiration and plant positivity into your day first thing in the morning; and then watch it spill out all over your day with awesomeness!     

☺ Create Your Vision Board! Remember Vision Boards? They are aaaaamaaaaazing! If you've found yourself slacking in that aspect lately, time to dig out your Vision Board again and get creative. Plaster it with the things that you want, your dreams, your goals, and things that make you happy. This is your source for inspiration, your future life--and even your present life. Vision Boards are great for, well, visualizing your dreams, so keep it up to date and feel free to change it daily if that's how your heart feels.  

☺ “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." ~ Norman Vincent Peale 

Create a good super duper fantastic day! And don't forget to smiiiiiile! ^_^ 

Much love from me to you! 

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

. . . . . . . . . .

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

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☺ Law of Attraction tip: Remember to be grateful for what you already have. Gratitude is the key to manifesting good things into your life, meaning you have to appreciate what you currently have in order to manifest even greater things. Even if what you have right now you might not like… say you don't really like your home and want something better, be grateful for a roof over your head and make a list of all the things that Are good about where you are now. This way you are grateful and will attract more things to be grateful for. Gratitude is always key!    

☺ Employ Positive Talking! I know it's sometimes hard not to vent, especially when you have a bad day, but become conscious about how much you are complaining vs how much you are talking about positive things. If you are doing more complaining than positive talk then it's time for a change. After all, the best way for things in your life to get better is to talk about the good anyway. If you need to vent, just try to keep it at a minimal, speak your mind, let it go, and move onto a more positive insight. Don't end any conversation on a negative note. 

☺ Step out of Your Comfort Zone!  I love to throw this one at you all every so often because it is one of the best ways to grow and evolve as a person. Your comfort zone is your region of safety that actually limits you. Step out of it. Even if you're kicking and screaming and resistant, just do it! Life begins at the end of your comfort zone! So go out and live!  

☺ Stop Feeling Lonely. And Stop being negative towards your life. Stop living in envy of another person's life. The truth is, no one's life is entirely perfect, but the goal is to make the most of it and enjoy every second of it, regardless of what's around you. Every so often I need this reminder, especially because I've had a history of flaky friends, or friends that have come in and out of my life for different circumstances; and it winds up with me being envious of those people with a ton of friends--especially during social times of the year like Halloween. The truth is, and I still stand by this because I've seen it over and over again, is that it's better to have a few valuable True friends, than a ton of people you can't even turn to when you need them. The people that I know and see that have a million friends in their clicky little groups, are all the loneliest people I've ever met. So be grateful for any friends you do have and be grateful and comfortable with time spent alone. Learning to be comfortable alone will free you up to never actually feel alone.  

☺ Do Something Childish! Kids know where it's at, they are unashamed, silly, and just out to have fun. Take a page from their book and be free to be silly and ridiculous and not care what people think.    

☺ Remember the Chart of Happiness! I made this little chart in one of my recent Inspirational articles and I think it's a really important one to remember: that during those downs in your progression towards happiness, you're still actually climbing upward. We take two steps forward and one step back, and three steps forward and maybe five steps back, either way, you Are still moving forwards, so try to remember that. (And read the full article if you need some extra inspiration)   

☺ “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.” – Paulo Coelho

Create a good day! ^_^ 

Much love from me to you! 

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☺ Holiday Season; Stress, Family, & Bringing Back the Magic! ☺

We're one and a half weeks away from Christmas! If that isn't exciting I don't know what is! It's a special time of year when things are a little more magical, people are extra happy, and everyone is a little kinder to one another… or at least that's how it should be. I know that, sadly, the reality is often the opposite. The holiday season has its own load of stress to unleash. Money is tight and yet we run around spending it all on material presents. Parents fight with each other in toy stores over getting the latest must-have gifts for their children. Families stress over making a big huge family dinner. There are presents to think of, find, and buy. There are christmas parties to attend, errands to run, shopping to do. And if your family is like most then it is dysfunctional and untamed and can draw out unresolved issues, emotions, and stresses. Not to mention it's the beginning of the winter so many of us feel the effects of the lack of sun and therefor Vitamin D.

But worry not! I'm not trying to paint an unhappy picture for you only to say, "now have fun with all that hectic stress! See ya!" No, no, no. I am here to bring attention to what you may already be aware of (and if you're not, draw your awareness to it so that it can be remedied--should it need remedying) and remind us all that the holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. Remember that you get to choose after all what you want in your life, how you are going to react, and what you are choosing to do. 

I want to place emphasis once more on the family issues, because I feel like this is the time of year when things can get especially dramatic and draw out those family issues and problems we have within ourselves. I know, personally, and from hearing the stories of many others, family is a tricky topic. Many families have divorced parents, abusive characters, are dysfunctional, or in other cases are just plain bonkers. But I want to say very firmly, you are not alone! Families are not perfect, because people are not perfect. We are all on a journey trying to learn more about ourselves and life, how to behave, how to grow, and how to be human. Everyone stumbles, has issues, and has trouble in their various relationships. And that's okay. So if it distresses you to feel like your family is not "normal" and happy and enjoying the "perfect" holiday season, then know that this is not ideal, normal, or probably common. And, again, that's okay. Think about it, even in all those magical sappy movies there is always a problem that needs resolving before everyone can be happy and enjoy each others company and life. In that sense, the movies actually aren't too far off, because, such is life. There are problems and issues that need resolving in order for peace and love to shine brighter. And if you want a happy ending then it's up to You to choose it. You write your own story! You get to choose the ending.

All the people and events in our lives shape us, make us who we are, provide us with lessons, and make us richer people. Your family may not be perfect, but if you are fortunate enough to enjoy the holiday season with even one special person in your life then be grateful and happy and enjoy every second if it. Don't focus attention on the things you don't have, instead enjoy the things that you do have. Be grateful and mindful of all the things you have in your life. Don't spend so much attention on the negativities within your family or your life, it does you nor them any good. People don't change overnight. Some people don't change much at all. But You can choose to be the person you want to be. You can choose to be happy, joyous, caring, giving, and jolly. You can choose to surround yourself with the people that genuinely care about you and love you and with whom you receive an equally beneficial relationship with. Your family is not just your parents and siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Your family is made up of the people who enrich your life; your friends, significant others, acquaintances, pets, and so on. So spend your holiday season with the people you love and enjoy, and embrace and be grateful for their company and that sense of community. Cherish what you have. And that is how you can bring that magic back to the holiday season. Be extra kind to your direct family as well, forgive and be easy on them, even if sometimes it feels like they don't deserve it. But you don't have to spend the entire day with them, be respectful of your own needs and happiness. Enjoy their company when you are with them, and then move on without carrying that extra baggage with you when you depart. Resolve conflicts that need to be resolved. Self-reflect if you need to self-reflect and realize what within your family still upsets you. I've said it before, but you must help yourself first in order to be of good to others. In truth, the holiday season may draw out family drama, but if it does then it should be a sign to you that there are still some things that need to be worked on. And this shouldn't stress you out. Take it with a deep calming breath, accept it, remember it is there to make you a stronger person, and figure out what you need to do to deal with it. If that isn't immediately clear to you, that's okay too. The path will become clear, just don't carry the negative baggage around with you to dampen your mood. 

Enjoy the holiday season because you can choose to. Choose to be kind and happy. Choose to be giving and caring. Choose to carry around that extra bit of magic and holiday spirit with you and pass it on to others. Make your life and the holiday season as brilliant and vibrant as you are. Remember, you choose. So choose to enjoy the magic and childlike wonder of this time of year. Make it magical and wonderful. After all, how ever you choose to celebrate it, it is a pretty fantastic time of year when we let it be.

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

☺ Take a Day Off! Truly what I want to get across here is to realize the importance and Productivity of taking a day off! If you want to be productive and if you want things to go smoothly, then take a day off for just plain pure fun and relaxation. If you don't then not only are you running on empty but you are also denying simple Law of Attraction principles; Feeling Good attracts Good Things! If you want your work week to run smoothly, make time for Joy and Feeling Good!   

☺ Feel Good about Yourself! Treat yourself with love and kindness. Always always. Remember that you are deserving of happiness, of love, and all good things! You are beautiful, you are amazing, you are a freakin star!! Love yourself. And if you are having troubles doing so then find out why so that you can move forwards. Insecurities come from society's bad attitude, but they also come from our deflections of personal issues in our lives onto our Selves. Work through your problems, your past issues, so that you can Love Yourself Now. Because you deserve it!♥ 

☺ Make Your World Positive! This week you are going to try an experiment--hell yes you will obey Motivational Mondays, why else are you reading this?? ;) That experiment is to make your world Only Positive. If you listen to "angry" or "dark" music, this week you're not allowed. No sad movies or T.V. shows. No sad or dark books or readings. Replace all of those with strictly upbeat happy-lyriced (yes I made up a word) music, happy funny movies, and positive reads. Now, remember, this is an experiment, but I want you to tell me next week (or on ReLove's Facebook wall) the difference You Feel this week compared to the last. But this is only an experiment. ;)

☺ Put your best foot forward!  Be the best version of yourself! Be the happy enthusiastic soul, the one that lifts others up! Be the kind, no-questions-asked, helper! Do good, see good, be good. 

☺ Read "The Tao of Pooh"!  This book is brilliant!!! It's such a fast and easy and fabulous read! I decided to pick it up two days and am over halfway done. It's amazing! All of life's most valuable lessons put simply and easy to absorb--and what better way than through Winnie the Pooh characters? Brilliant!  

☺ No matter what happens, Be Positive! How easy it is to forget this. If something goes wrong, allow the sulking and moping and frustration to pass by, don't get attached. Brush it off and look at the positive. Focus only on the positive and don't allow yourself to feel anything else. Try your darndest to fill your mind with only positive thoughts. (tip number 3 should help with that this week. ;)) 

☺ “Each moment of the year has its own beauty . . . a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Appreciate every single moment because you will never experience, see, or feel another moment exactly like it. How incredibly amazing is that? There is unique beauty in every single moment of every single day! Magical!  

[photo credit: Something Monumental]

Lastly, I'd like to add a little note of; actually Do the Motivational Mondays practices! Reading them is one thing, practicing them will transform your life! If you want to be happy then put thought into action! Now go have a kick-ass freakin week! 

Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

☺ Get as Clear as Possible! You know how you've always been told you can't have exactly what you want? That you can't ask for your perfect partner, job, or life? Well, it's not true!! In fact, the Universe will bring to you what you want, all you have to do is ask! Even better, the more specific and clear you can be about what it is you want, the easier the Universe will be able to bring it to you! Because the Universe will know what to bring to you. Don't waiver, choose and stick to it instead of second guessing yourself, that will only confuse the Universe into what it should be bringing you and therefor you'll get mixed results. This is the part in your life where you get to be super specific and have to be honest with yourself. So get clear! ;)

☺ Doodle away! Apparently it's been proven that drawing during a presentation, while talking on the phone or doing almost any cognitive task can stimulate creativity, help the brain focus better and aid in solving problems. So, hurrah! Doodle away! 

☺ See the Humour! Humour gets you so much further in life than a bad uptight attitude. Learn to ease up, have a good laugh and stop taking yourself and life so seriously.

☺ Walk away from Anything that doesn't Serve You! Yes, you Are allowed! If something is causing you pain, whether it's a person or situation, then learn when to walk away. If something doesn't give you happiness, growth, or serves you in any way, then walk away. It's about respecting yourself, because you are deserving of all good things. There is no point in placing yourself in negative situations, it doesn't help you and it doesn't help others. Remember to place your happiness above, because when you truly do this then it will serve others as well as yourself. Respect and love yourself and give yourself what you truly deserve! 

☺ Get Outside!  Summers not over and we're in for a beautiful fall, so get outside as much as possible and embrace the day! Seize the day! Go for a walk, play in the grass, go to the beach, swim in the waters, go for a hike! Go Outsideeeee! 

☺ Send Love to Others! To everyone you see or even pass in a day, pass on some good energy. Whether it's a quick little conscious sprinkle of love, or if you have a longer moment then really focus on sending some positive loving energy to another person. You don't even have to see the person to send them positive vibes, just hold an image of them in your mind. But try to do this with everyone you encounter this week. Spread love, be love! ♥

☺ "I think perfect thoughts. I see only perfection. I am only perfection." Repeat this to yourself and stay on that positive frequency. Illness, disease, unhappiness all come from imperfect thoughts. Know that you are in harmony with everything around you and that perfection is yours.

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

☺ Law of Attraction Tip: Brush up on your Manifesting Skills! There are always new ways to learn to manifest better. Like making sure you are giving thanks every single day. By getting super Clear about what it is you are asking the Universe for. By making a list of all the things you want. By meditating on and/or visualizing the things you are manifesting. Sooo many things can help! And always remember the most important part is being on the frequency of receiving; meaning Feeling Good!   

☺ Go on an Adventure! Make a point of doing something memorable and fun this week. I don't care if it's the most epic trip or the smallest thing. You don't have to go away on a trip to have an adventure. If you're stuck where you are, use your imagination, get creative, grab a friend, and pretend you're somewhere completely different! 

☺ Don't Complain, Change! Oh the number of times I see people complain complain and then complain some more about their lives. All that complaining is what makes your life so shitty. You alone have the power to change your life, you alone are responsible for your life! So switch up the vibes, stop being a sourpuss, start smiling and being Nice and Loving, stop complaining and instead be grateful and you'll change your life. No questions, no maybes, your life Will change, guaranteed. 

☺ Go to the Farmer's Market! Support local and organic food! The farmer's markets will be thriving right now so take advantage of supporting your local community, the planet, good food and, therefor, good health!  

☺ Stop Procrastinating… and do it Now! Remember that the time is always Now, so no more putting things aside. If there's something you need to do, do it immediately. Don't let add on to your pile of things to do. And try to get through that list of things to do this week--don't feel pressured by it, be inspired and motivated for everything you get done and get to tick off your list. 

☺ Stick up For…  You! For Others! For everyone! I cannot tell you the number of times I see people shy away from sticking up for themselves or others. I always ask why why why? I'm not quite sure, maybe shyness, maybe insecurity, maybe fear. Whatever it is, get over it and stick up for yourself and others. Speak up and Stand up! And do it Now! You are powerful, you are mighty, you are fierce! 

☺ "Choose to align yourself with people who are like-minded in their search for simplified inspiration. Give those who find fault or who are confrontational a silent blessing and remove yourself from their energy as quickly as possible. Your life is simplified enormously when you don't have to defend yourself to anyone, and when you receive support rather than criticism." ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer.

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

☺ Take whatever comes your way. Just go with the flow and use whatever the universe delivers instead of resisting it, no matter what it may bring. Always see the positive side and make use of any situation, ordeal, or mishap. Remember that everything happens for a reason, there is always a lesson, and there is always a positive side and outlook. ;) xo

☺ Extend your Compassion for Animals. We disconnect ourselves so much from animals, which is why we have so many industries that abuse animals (meat, dairy, wool, animal-testing, fashion, honey, hunting, zoos, circuses, and so forth). Take some time with animals and realize that they DO have souls. A lovely online friend of mine shared this beautiful article that will absolutely inspire you and touch your heart (http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/stories-that-prove-animals-have-souls). So connect with animals and remember that they are living breathing emotional creatures with souls of their own!

☺ Take up a 30 Day Challenge! Of whatever you want! Make it something productive to better your health, your happiness, your Self. Challenges are fun because they commit us to something and keep us motivated. So commit yourself to a 30 Day Challenge, whether it's picking up "The Magic" and doing those exercises, jumping onto a vegan diet (my Going Vegan Guide is coming out in the next week!), an exercise routine, doing good deeds and acts of kindness every day, taking on an artistic project, orrrr, revisiting my "30 Day Self Challenge" right here on the blog! ;) 

☺ Correct Negative Thoughts… The Law of Attraction is always in motion (whether you believe in it or not), your thoughts become things, what you think about comes about. Be aware of your thoughts and words, and if you say something negative or unfavourable, correct it with words of positivity. You can always correct your thoughts, that's the fun part! So catch yourself, be aware, give thanks instead of complaining, and choose how you want your day and life to be. ♥

☺ Learn to Cook!  Befriend your kitchen! I remember I used to despise cooking, yet it was something that I wanted to learn to do and actually feel motivated to do. Low and behold, the Universe kinda kicked me into it after I got an allergy test done a short time after I went vegan. Your kitchen is your friend! There is nothing more rewarding than making your own food, knowing what it is you are actually eating, and putting genuine love and care into food preparation. Plus, you can make it fun! Play some awesome tunes, dance around, make it your zen time.  

☺ Make faces in the mirror! Say whaaaaat? Stop taking yourself so seriously! And what better way to learn to do that then to poke fun at yourself. I'm serious now, go and make faces in your mirror! Because if you can't put yourself up to doing this then you are definitely taking yourself and life too seriously. ;) 

☺ "Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing." ~ Denis Waitley Take a chance, jump on opportunities. You'll never fully embrace and experience life to its fullest unless you learn to actually Live! 

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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☺ Motivational Mondays! ☺

We're taking back Mondays!!!

"Motivational Mondays" are fabulous tips to get you excited and pumped for the week! 

Feeling low? Moody? Down on life? Well, that's what these posts are for! Time to feel awesome again and get some Positivity rolling! Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have fun, smile, and enjoy Today! Apply these tips to your week and try to tell me that you don't start to see an improvement in your life! ;)

It's all about You! Change your perception, change your attitude, love your life! xo

☺Do your Monday Happy Dance!  Yup, you heard me, I don't care where you are right now, I want you to get up and do a little dance. If you're not smiling then you're taking life entirely too seriously. If you're not dancing at all then you're taking yourself too seriously, And you're not taking full advantage of life and spontaneity! So dance already! Don't be shy! If people give you weird looks who cares?… or you can just tell them the computer told you to do it, that usually works. ;) Loosen up and have a giggle! 

☺ Allocate You Time! Choose a particular time of the day for "You" time and dedicate that time each day just to yourself. We often forget the importance of time spent alone with ourselves, whether it's enjoying a hobby you love, meditating, doing yoga, reading, or just plain doing nothing. Try to figure out when the best time of the day is and try to stick with that. Maybe on certain days of the week you have an hour of free time in the evenings, maybe on other days it's the morning or right after work. And maybe you don't get in that time Every day, but you should certainly try. Spend time on Joy! Spend time on You! 

☺ Remember that Everyone is Kind at the core. Usually the people who are the most obnoxious, who seem the meanest, and seem outwardly distasteful, are the ones that are hurting the most. They lash out upon others and society with their behaviours, which only further disconnects them. Give these people a second chance and choose to only be compassionate and kind towards them--no matter how mean they may be towards you. This doesn't mean you have to surround yourself with such people on a daily basis, but when you do encounter them, choose to be the most loving person you can be. These are the people who are lacking love and compassion in their lives so learn to share what you have to bring out the best in them. Plus, these people may surprise you, for beneath that masked layer is usually a kind soul just waiting to come alive and be nurtured.

☺ Help Others! Extend your kindness to all of those around you today, go out of your way to help others out. Whether it's buying someone coffee, helping someone out with a task or work, or just plain being someone to talk to. Spread some kindness and act selflessly and have the best damn attitude when you do it! Tell yourself you Want to be helping, even if it's doing the dirty dishes for the tenth time. ;) And do it all without complaint and only love!   

☺ Make a List of your Intentions…  whether this list of intentions is for just today or for the whole year, make a list. Once you've made your list go over each one and imagine that it's already been completed. Say a big thank you. Continue with your day. Revisit this list throughout the day or a couple times a week if it's a longer period of time. Never be disappointed if something on the list has not been completed, just be grateful and act like it has been.  

☺ Use the Power of Positivity…  to transform any situation into a brilliant experience! Keep your good thoughts on a role and maintain that attitude! Remember that you are too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful, and too determined to ever be defeated! 

☺ "If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it." ~Mary Engelbreit. 

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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I'd like to quickly apologize for the lack of posts this weekend, been ridiculously busy with epic summer fun and adventure (I hope that you have been too!), and my weekend happened to be extra long. Hopefully you've been so busy you haven't noticed my lack of blogging. ;) Well, while weekends are fantastic there is no reason why the rest of the week can't be equally fantastic! 

☺ There is a time and place for everything. Realize that every experience has a different benefit at a different time and place. For example, weekends are often the time for epic fun, spontaneous adventures and socializing. Because this is the ideal "fun" we sometimes get mopey about the rest of the week that may be more mellow. But that mellow time is just as important as the outrageous fun. Balance is everything. The fun you experience during the week may be more subtle, but it is there and it is important. Realize this, see the benefit, understand balance, and appreciate each moment. There is a time and place for everything.  

☺ Listen to Dub FX. Because they are amazing, inspiring, positive, and upbeat. And because their music rocks! ;)  

☺ Be honest with yourself and others. Being dishonest to save someone's feelings wastes time and usually just prolongs the inevitable. People need to hear the truth more. This doesn't mean you have to be mean about it, always communicate with love, but Do be honest and upfront. Being honest opens up your relationships with others instead of suppressing the growth and potential that relationship could have. Honesty is one of the highest forms of love. So be honest! ♥

☺ Go for a Hike! Grab your hiking shoes, a friend and/or dog, and go on an adventure! Hiking is a wonderful way to get out into nature, fresh air, listening to the sounds of birds chirping, and it is also fabulous exercise. Getting outside will also improve your sleep at night, make you more alert, and connects you to the world around you. An all-around win!  

☺ Look for the Good in Everyone & Everything! Instead of focussing on everyone else's negative traits, try seeing the good in every person and every situation and everything around you. Your life is only as beautiful as you decide for it to be, only as beautiful as you choose to see it. Good exists everywhere, so focus on the good, not the bad.  

☺ Who Loves Life? Now repeat after me; "I LOVE LIFE!!!" And now repeat it again and again over and over until it's true. ;)        

☺ "Just be glad, and you always will be glad. You will have better reason to be glad. You will have more and more things to make you glad. For great is the power of sunshine, especially human sunshine. It can change anything, transform anything, re-make anything, and cause anything to become as fair and beautiful as itself." - Christian D. Larson 

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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Ooooh another edition of Happy Happy Monday!!!! Hope you all treated your mother's loverly yesterday, and yourselves, and the world, and everyone around you! ;) Now let's get that happy contagious silly awesome mood rolling shall we? 

☺ BE the Love in your life! If you feel like there's a lack of love and if you're not seeing the love in your life, then lead by example by Being the love in your life! It's so easy to enrich your life with positivity and it all starts with your decision to be all that you can be. I've said before that Love is the answer to everything. So choose to Be Love and you will welcome more love to come into your life. 

☺ Rar rah rah! Hear me Roar! Learn to stick up for yourself! There's a large line that we usually see as a thin line between being nice and allowing others to walk all over you. Don't be a push over, don't let people treat you badly. You deserve all the love and respect in the world, so learn to stick up for yourself and be true to yourself. Sticking up for yourself is just one more way in which you show care for yourself and love for yourself and respect. And love is always the answer. ;) Rah rah rah! 

☺ Explore your city! It's amazing how many cool things can be hiding where you live that you never even knew existed. Go exploring this week! Check out the back streets, the cute little alleys, the parks, a new part of town you've never been before. Take lots of pictures and have fun (and safe ;p)! 

☺ Get Balanced! In all aspects of your life! We often forget that balance is important so this week I want you to pay extra attention to this and make sure that you balance out all aspects of your life. Balance out your time with work, play, "you" time, and relaxing. Balance out what you eat; are you eating lots of fruits and veggies, getting enough of what you need or eating excess amounts of one particular food? Stress is an easy way to tell when balance in your life is off, so pay attention and get balanced! 

☺ Star Gaze! Choose a nice clear night and spend some time simply looking up at the stars. Feel the energy of the universe around you and say a great big "thank you" for all that it brings you. Take time to connect, with yourself and everything outside yourself. Feel the incredible power of the stars and the moon and the flow of the universe.      

☺ Let Fun be the Reason! You don't always need a reason for doing everything in your life. Your reason is allowed to just be "because it's fun!" Do it because it makes you happy, because you enjoy it and because you want to. You don't need to "accomplish" or "receive" something from everything that you do, and you don't need to explain yourself to others. Just let fun be your reason. 

☺ "Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance." ~ Unknown. I've talked before about having expectations (if you haven't read the article then give it a read here). Surrender yourself this week to accepting what comes instead of holding onto expectations. 

Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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Rah rah rah! Hear me roar with happiness and love and light! ;) It's Monday, the fresh start to a brand new fabulous week! How freaking wonderful! Start the week fresh! If things haven't been going so great thus far, you Always have the opportunity to turn it around instead of allowing it to spiral. 

☺ Practice Motivational Mondays! It has occurred to me that maybe you just read these posts, feel better by reading them, and then don't carry through with action. Reading is only the first step in the motivational boost. Take what you learn and put it into action, step out of your comfort zone, reach for the skies… and do as I say! ;) 

☺ Embrace your inner silliness! Or in other words; BE YOURSELF! Because you are so incredibly lovely. Trying to "fit in" and be "normal" contradicts your true self and that's just plain not living. Don't be ashamed of who you are, embrace it. Embrace your silliness. Embrace your lovely quirks. Embrace every part of yourself without shame or restrictions. Imagine how much more beautiful the world would be if everyone learned to stop being bashful and started being themselves! 

☺ No more Bottled Water! It is the silliest thing out there, so destructive to the planet and absolutely unnecessary. Most bottled water sold in stores is just tap water you find at home with no special filtration, freshly sourced, or anything. It's not hard to get into the habit of bringing your own reusable water bottle. Opt for a metal, ceramic, or glass one instead of plastic that leaches chemicals into your water. Check out this article for more interesting information on bottled water: http://www.care2.com/causes/bottled-water-industry-waging-insidious-war-on-tap-water.html 

☺ Ditch Self-defeating talk… it's amazing how many times we put ourselves down in a day; "I'm not good enough" "I could never do that" "I can't be happy" "I'm useless" blah blah blah! You are freakin fabulous! Stop limiting yourself and putting yourself down. Express your inner loveliness and take every second you get to tell yourself how wonderful and lovely you are. 

☺ Start saying Thank you! We complain so easily and give thanks far too little. Yet there is soooooo much to be grateful for! Make it a part of your every day life to say "thank you" whether it's out loud or in your head, gives thanks! Say thank you when you first wake up in the morning for a new day and to be alive. Say thank you to your server at a restaurant, to anyone who serves you or helps you in the day. Say thank you for your food, for every step you take, for the air you breathe, for a chair, your toothbrush, your clothes, a roof over your head, absolutely everything! Giving thanks will change your life and bring you more things to be grateful for. Check out my latest video blog for more on this :) http://youtu.be/apU5_yGCczM

☺ *HUG*!!! Do you feel that? That's me hugging you from miles and miles away--maybe from the other side of the world! Feel better? My hope is that you do. :) Now pass on the love and hug as many people as you can!    

☺ "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman

Hope you all have a beautiful long weekend! Have a beautiful day, week, life! Much Love from me to you! 

Create a Nice Day! xo

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