It's amazing what eliminating energy drains can do to our mood. Remember how good you felt when you finally went through your closet and cleaned out the old clothes that you were sure you'd wear again someday?
Cheryl RichardsonWhen you're brave enough to let go of anything you don't absolutely love or need, what you have left is the space for stillness and possibility.
Cheryl RichardsonThink thoughts that make you feel good, make choices that make you feel good, and take actions that make you feel good.
Cheryl RichardsonStop rehearsing life's failures. Use your beautiful imagination to visualize success.
Cheryl RichardsonManage your mind. When we direct our thoughts and words toward the outcome we most desire, we ignite grace.
Cheryl RichardsonIf beating yourself up worked you'd be rich, thin, and happy. Try loving yourself instead.
Cheryl RichardsonHow is your life limited by your fear? What are you not doing that you'd really like to do? When we use fear to our advantage by tackling those things that evoke a sense of excitement and trepidation, fear becomes and ally. Each experience provides a challenge and an opportunity to expand your comfort zone. The way to create an extraordinary life is to make the challenge of fear work for you by building your courage muscles.
Cheryl RichardsonThere are no coincidences. Every event we experience and every person we meet has intentionally been put in our path to help raise our level of consciousness .
Cheryl RichardsonYou have deep within you the power to fulfill your highest vision of your life. To engage this power you must develop a solid personal relationship with yourself. By doing so, you'll tap into a wealth of inner strength that will allow you to take the necessary actions that build confidence and self-esteem. When you learn to stop hiding your power and use fear to your advantage, you'll become less attached to what others want for you and more attached to what you want for yourself. As this shift occurs, you'll naturally begin to lead a more authentic and passionate life.
Cheryl RichardsonOur beliefs become the rules we live by, and then here's what happens: We make ourselves right.
Cheryl RichardsonI am a shining star, and I surround myself with people who encourage my brightness.
Cheryl RichardsonJust because some people are fueled by drama doesn't mean you have to attend the performance.
Cheryl RichardsonThe possibility for rich relationships exists all around you - you simply have to open your eyes, open your mouth and most importantly, open your heart.
Cheryl RichardsonTo practice Extreme Self-Care, you must learn to love yourself unconditionally, accept your imperfections, and embrace your vulnerabilities.
Cheryl RichardsonThe most powerful tool that I can share with you to transform any situation is the power of blessing with love. No matter where you work or how you feel about the place, bless it with love.
Cheryl RichardsonBy teaching our children to stay in line we create well-behaved followers. While this may make parenting a bit easier, it has enormous costs later in life. These same children grow up to be unhappy adults who desperately want to lead their own lives, yet lack the necessary skills to do so.
Cheryl RichardsonIf you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won't like you. It may not be easy, but it's essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.
Cheryl RichardsonLeaders stand out. Good leaders succeed. Great leaders make a difference in the world.
Cheryl RichardsonSo let's say you realize that you are never going to be a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. person. You're not cut out for that sort of typical work environment. The benefit might be that if you embrace that and say I need to be self-employed or I need to be doing more project-oriented work. Identify the benefits - I'd be more productive. I'd be happier. The people around me would be happier because my mood would be better. When you identify the benefits of accepting the behavior or habit, you actually give leverage to it and give yourself a better chance of sticking with it.
Cheryl RichardsonChronic pain or other challenges are invitations; gifts that challenge us to learn how to manage the mind.
Cheryl RichardsonForgiveness releases you from a past that no longer defines you. Allow yourself to move on.
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