Special seasons during the year provide me with a feeling of gratitude. At those moments, I take time to reflect on my blessings. Most of my blessings are a result of the support I get from loved ones.

My connection with my family and friends deepens during special times each year. When I am prompted to reflect on the good times in my life, I immediately reach out to them. Family gatherings, gift-giving, singing Christmas carols, and special meals are also inseparable parts of Christmas. 

I use each opportunity I get to tell my family how important they are. It is easy for me to pinpoint their influence in my life.

When I am at odds with a friend, special seasons allow us to rekindle our relationship. I use those times to consider the role we play in each other's lives. I acknowledge that a season of caring and love is the best time to offer and receive forgiveness.

Houses aglow, parties with friends, and memories made with family—Christmas truly is the most wonderful t...

Staying joyful is vital to me. Busy holidays can add to stress, but stress leaves me like water off a duck's back. My life is overflowing with positivity and happiness. I remain joyful no matter what the holiday brings me. Each holiday is a distinctive occasion to do something that brings me more joy.

As holidays near, I find ways to stay calm. I let my peace radiate out to others. They see the peace I have, and they feel better about their holidays. I help a lot of people just by staying happy and positive during stressful holiday times. I know the holidays are what I make of them. I choose to make them joyful and fun.

I turn the stress of my life into positivity by concentrating on solutions. Holidays are wonderful times to appreciate family and friends. I take pleasure in finding the beauty of the holidays. I see that beauty and concentrate on it to help keep my stress levels down. Low stress equals high joy.

I live in joy this holiday season by walking in peace and love...

Every day I wake up with rekindled strength and decide to make the day a great one. I arm myself with positivity and a winning mindset. When I step into the world, I start to hear the beautiful hymn of hope that follows me everywhere I go.

Even when others choose to play a soundtrack of hopelessness, I dance to my hymn of hope. My ears are prepared to listen only to the sound of hope and to disregard any other noise. I abstain from listening to negative news reports that will only try to deprive me of my capacity to hear the sound of hope.

With so much negativity around me, I have to actively seek the good in the world to stay filled with hope. When I concentrate on the good characteristics of others, I can come up with hope.

My life is a song filled with hope. Although there is no guarantee in life, I am confident that my life choices move me on the right path. I know that I will be successful.

I sing my hymn of hope to the world so others can be lifted in their times ...

Staying physically fit matters to me. I make time for fitness even when my life is very busy. The Thanksgiving holiday is a busy time, but I still have plenty of hours in the day.

I get things done because they are important to my life. The things I do each day have value and meaning to me. Staying fit is one of those things that I value highly.

To stay fit, I make time for exercise. I avoid changing my routine during the holidays. I can enjoy the holiday season and still keep my workout routine. In doing so, I ensure my continued fitness and good health. I make sensible choices during the holidays. I stop and take time for myself when things start to get hectic.

Because I see the value of exercise, I make it a part of my schedule. I encourage others because I want them to succeed in their fitness goals.

By working with others to help them meet their fitness goals, I feel fulfilled. Seeing me fit and healthy makes others want to work toward their own fitness goals. I en...

Sometimes I would like to defy change. I find comfort in my routines. Things move smoothly, and I quickly anticipate the usual obstacles. However, when I look outside, I see a world in constant flux. I am reminded that the world is always changing and adapting.

These cycles of change encourage me to change and adapt as well.

Spring brings change. Life is green, growing, and abundant. Opportunities abound. I seek spring forms in my life: new challenges to overcome and build upon, the ability to create new relationships, and methods of improving my life.

During summer and fall, I reap the benefits of spring's new occurrences. I revel in the warmth of achievement.

Winter is cold but necessary. In my life, winter is a period of rest and forethought. I wisely use this time to relax, and I look forward to planting new seeds in the spring.

Even my day is cyclical, like the seasons. When I wake, I see new beginnings, like the budding leaves on a tree. The stresses of the da...

Positive thinking results in positive experiences. There is a direct connection between my expectations and experiences. I am encouraged to keep my thoughts on good things.

Having positive expectations means knowing that my hard work and effort result in great payoffs.

I maintain a positive view of the people I interact with daily. I let others know that I think highly of them. This approach results in mutual respect and healthy relationships.

Having healthy relationships means experiencing successful collaboration. I let my coworkers know how much faith I have in their abilities. Doing this encourages them to give their best effort, resulting in impressive projects.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, but I avoid throwing my hands in the air. I remind myself that I am blessed.

I know that expecting blessings results in them coming in wonderful proportions. I spend my time focusing on the things I can change and allow everything else to unfold as intended.

 I encourag...

My life is an open path to new experiences on my trips. I embrace new ideas and challenges while I travel.

I remain open to new possibilities in my world.  

My vacation is a wonderful opportunity to experience new adventures. Each day provides exciting new prospects, and I avoid letting fear or anxiety stop my pursuit.

New experiences are always within my reach while I travel, as long as I allow myself to try new things. My choices affect what I experience, so I am careful about my decisions.

I can balance new ideas with my old beliefs during a vacation. I embrace the education from each new concept I find. Different cultures and languages provide valuable lessons about the world around me. I am enriched with this new knowledge.

I appreciate the different lifestyles I encounter while on vacation. I make new friends. I pick up new tips and advice. And I learn from their cultural backgrounds and histories.

My travels help me appreciate my life at home too. I am t...

The weight of challenges lifts off my shoulders when I seek spiritual guidance.

I can take all my hardships and challenging times in stride because I rely on spiritual guidance to keep me strong.

Some of my most challenging experiences serve as life lessons instead of hindrances because I accept wisdom from a higher place.

When I feel weighed down by emotional gloom, I pull myself out of it with the assistance that comes through my faith. I know that I receive happiness and peace, so I lean on that belief to propel me to a better emotional place.

I view family challenges as blessings because they teach me to embrace my loved ones regardless of the circumstances. I pray for spiritual calmness to see the path I need to take to resolve the issue.

The weight of challenges grows continuously lighter as I rely more and more on the spiritual path that guides me. I know I support a more extraordinary being, and I lean on that support when it feels like I am not strong enoug...

It is easy for women to get caught up in negative thought patterns and focus on bad times in their lives instead of the good. That is where gratitude affirmations come into play.

Gratitude affirmations can change your life.

Today, we will talk about the importance of Gratitude Affirmations to increasing your overall life satisfaction.

 
Expressing gratitude is a crucial part of feeling happiness. There are many mental and physical benefits to being grateful daily. One of the easiest ways to build this simple practice is using gratitude affirmations.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GRATITUDE AFFIRMATIONS

>Are you thankful for the small things in your life? 
>Do you remind yourself of how blessed you are to be alive?
>Do you see the beauty in being able to create your Future?

Daily gratitude affirmations like these above are some of the best ways to appreciate your life and improve overall life satisfaction. 
Doing so allows you to completely transform your mindset and experience it quickly -- n...

It is that time of year again when millions of women are setting New Year's resolutions, in an effort to transform their lives. 

If you just take this approach, sadly, the odds are stacked against you. Chances are the resolutions you are so passionate about right now, will not last out the month. 

Instead of helping you change your life and accomplish your goals, you will soon be back into your old routines and habits. 

Unless you take a different approach...

This year, if you are trying to make a healthy lifestyle change, I invite you to consider an alternative- try an affirmation instead.

Goals are something you want to accomplish that includes taking actionable steps to achieve them.

Resolutions are statements of intent. Affirmations are statements of 'truth'.

Have you ever stopped to think about the subtle differences between those things? 

Setting goals mobilizes us toward grand achievements and new experiences.

New year's resolutions are well intended, but tend ...