Gratitude - Change Your Attitude with Gratitude

If you are ever having a rough day, you can change your attitude with a little gratitude. When things aren't going right or how you planned take a few moments to reflect on what you are grateful for in your life. By the law of attraction , what ever we focus on we tend to get more of, so if we focus on the things we are grateful for in life we will tend to get more things to be grateful for.

You can write what you are grateful for in a gratitude journal. Doing this activity dailiy will put you in an "Attitude of Gratitude".

Some people will carry a gratitude rock or special stone in their pocket and everytime they touch it they will go through their gratitude list in their minds.

Which ever way you choose remember to be grateful today!

How to Create an Empowering Vision Book

You are the author... just add dreams!

In the last edition of Success Strategies we discussed how tapping into the powers of the brain with visualization so it will begin to function as if your goals are already attained.

Your brain will work tirelessly to achieve the statements you give your subconscious mind. And when those statements are the affirmation of your goals, you are certain to achieve them!

Creating a vision book is probably your most valuable visualization tool!

This powerful visualization tool serves as your image of the future - a tangible representation of where you are going. It represents your dreams, your goals, and your ideal life.

Because your mind responds strongly to visual stimulation--by representing your goals with pictures and images you will stimulate your emotions... and your emotions are the vibrational energy that activates the Law of Attraction.

Create a personal vision book that clearly depicts the future you wish to create.

Find pictures that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings, and possessions you want to attract into your life, and place them in your book. Have fun with the process! Use photographs, magazine cutouts, pictures from the Internet--whatever inspires you. Be creative. Include not only pictures, but anything that speaks to you.

Consider including a picture of yourself in your book. If you do, choose one that was taken in a happy moment. You will also want to post your affirmations, inspirational words, quotations, and thoughts here. Choose words and images that inspire you and make you feel good.

You can use your vision book to depict goals and dreams in all areas of your life, or in just one specific area that you are focusing on.

Keep it neat, and be selective about what you place in your vision book. It's a good idea to avoid creating a cluttered or chaotic book--you don't want to attract chaos into your life.

Use only the words and images that best represent your purpose, your ideal future, and words that inspire positive emotions in you. There is beauty in simplicity and clarity.

If you are working on visualizing and creating changes in many areas of your life, then you may want to use more than one vision book. You might use one vision book for your personal goals and another for career and financial goals. You might even want to keep your career vision book at the office or on your desk as a means of inspiration and affirmation.

How to use your vision book.

Try keeping your vision book on the nightstand next to your bed. Leave it standing in an open position as often as you are comfortable with, and spend time each morning and evening visualizing, affirming, believing, and internalizing your goals.

The time you spend visualizing in the evening just before bed is especially powerful. The thoughts and images that are present in your mind during the last forty-five minutes before going to sleep are the ones that will replay themselves repeatedly in your subconscious mind through­out the night, and the thoughts and images that you begin each day with will help you to create a vibrational match for the future you desire.

As some time goes by, and your dreams begin to manifest, look at those images that represent your achievements, and feel gratitude for how well the Law of Attraction is working in your life. Acknowledge that it is working.

Don't remove the pictures or images that represent the goals you've already achieved.

Achievement of the goals in your vision book are powerful visual reminders of what you have already consciously and deliberately attracted into your life.

I recommend you write down the date you created your vision book. The universe loves speed, and you will be amazed at just how quickly the Law of Attraction responds to your energy, commitment, and desires.

Much like a time capsule, this book will document your personal journey, your dreams, and your achievements for that particular year. It will become a record of your growth, awareness, and expansion that you will want to keep and reflect back upon in years to come.

Final thoughts on using your completed vision book:

Look at your vision book often and feel the inspiration it provides.
* Hold it in your hands and really internalize the future it represents.
* Read your affirmations and inspirational words aloud.
* See yourself living in that manner.
* Feel yourself in the future you have designed.
* Believe it is already yours.
* Be grateful for the good that is already present in your life.
* Acknowledge any goals you have already achieved.
* Acknowledge the changes you have seen and felt.
* Acknowledge the presence of God in your life.
* Acknowledge the Law of Attraction at work in your life.
* Look at it just before going to bed and first thing upon rising.

See it. Feel it. Believe it!

Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Sou© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com

Healthy Ideas for Moms -3 Best Healthy Ideas For Moms Each Day

Moms are extremely busy these days. They are juggling family, home, work, and money. But in all there busyness they must take time to maintain their overall health. This includes mind, body, and spirit. Below are 3 of the best healthy ideas for moms…

1) Drink Your Water & Eat Healthy – It is very important to hydrate your body throughout the day. Women who drive at least 64 oz. of water daily have more energy. Also, make sure to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Plan nutritious snacks during the day to curb hunger.

2) Exercise – Set some time each day to exercise. This can be as simple as stretching or going for a walk in your neighborhood. Exercising will also increase your energy level.

3) Plan Some “ME” Time - It is easier said than done to plan some “ME” time into your day. However, the rewards are great. It is easier to take care of others when we first take care of ourselves. Write in a journal or read a chapter in a book are a couple examples of “ME” time. If you need to wake up 15 minutes before everyone in the house then do that but, make yourself a priority. You may even want to take a bubble bath from time to time.

By eating nutritious food, drinking plenty of water, exercising, and taking time for yourself each and every day you will become a healthier mom. You will also have more energy to take care of the other people in your life.

Save Money With – 3 Quick, Easy, and Nutritious Dinner Ideas with Beef Roast

These days everyone is looking for quick and easy dinner ideas. And if that dinner can be nutritious as well, all the better. Over the next couple of weeks keep a look out in your local grocery store ads for beef roasts to be on sale, about $1.47 - $1.97 a pound. Stock up and put a couple extra in the freezer for future weeks. Now take a roast (or two if you have a large family) and use the following three meals for quick and nutritious dinner throughout the week.

1) Crock Pot Roast – This is an easy way to start off the week. Place your roast in a crock pot with water half way up the roast. Season the roast with garlic and onion powder. Check your crock pot manual for cooking time or generally 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 6 hours on high. Place potatoes and carrots on top of meat with four hours to go before dinner. Save leftover meat for the next two meals. If you have a large family you will need to make two roasts.

2) Bar-B-Q Roast Sandwiches – Now for the second meal, cut up enough pre-cooked roast meat in a large skillet for your family. Add some diced onions if you wish and cook thoroughly. Next, add some barbeque sauce. Place barbequed meat on buns. Serve with a salad and favorite vegetable or camp-style skillet potatoes.

3) Fajitas – The third dinner is fajitas. Still use leftover beef, roast meat from your crock pot meal. In a large skillet with butter, cook sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; if you like. After the vegetables are cooked, add the pre-cooked roast meat along with some Italian dressing. Cook until heated through. Serve with tortillas, cheese, salsa, sour cream, or any of your favorite toppings. Have some rice and refried beans to complete this nutritious, quick dinner.

So, you can make a number of quick, easy, and nutritious dinners from an inexpensive beef roast for your family.

Saving Money – 3 Advantages to Using Cash Instead of Credit Cards

In today’s world, most people are in the habit of using credit card to pay for purchases. However, this habit is getting a lot of people in financial trouble. Using cash to make your purchases have many advantages including…

1) Keep Track How Much You Spend – By using cash instead of credit cards it is easier for you to know how much money you are spending. This will eliminate the surprise at the end of the month when the credit card bill arrives and you didn’t realize you had charged that much.

2) No fees – When you use cash you avoid the possibility of late fees and over-the-limit charges. You won’t have any billing mistakes or overcharges on your account. And you won’t have a chance of damaging your credit record and most importantly risk going in debt.

3) Possible Discount and Accepted Everywhere – As they say “Cash is King.” It is accepted everywhere. When you use cash for payment for your purchases you may even receive a discount from some merchants which will save you even more money.

So, as you can see, using cash instead of credit cards for your purchases has many advantages. You will spend these many when using cash as payment, keep better track of your spending, eliminate fees, and possibly receiving discounts from merchants. But the biggest advantage to using cash is eliminating the risk of going into debt.

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By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3 who loves saving money!

Be Prepared: Always Carry Meal Replacement Bars!

As a mom, we often take care of everyone else first and before you know it we are running errands and haven't eaten breakfast or lunch.

To solve this problem, I suggest to always carry meal replacement bars in your purse. This way you can grab your bar and get your nutrition on the go. It is more nutritious than the drive-thru and less expensive.

Just remember to grab a bottle of water to drink while you are running errands before you leave the house.

Saving Money – 3 Easy Ways to Save Money in Your Kid’s Lunch Box

Packing your child’s lunch for school can ensure that your child is getting a much healthier lunch and include items that they like. It is also a great money saver versus the school cafeteria lunch not to mention better flavor. If you are looking to make your child’s lunch healthier and less expensive follow the 3 tips below.

1. Chocolate Milk Instead of Drink Boxes – Yes, it is convenient to buy the drink pouches or boxes and just pop one of those in a day but your child will get more nutrition from chocolate milk that you prepare for them and it will save you money. Just get a reusable drink container, add milk and chocolate, and give it a shake; instant Chocolate Milk. Milk is great for healthy teeth and bones and easy on the pocket book.

2. Use Plastic Containers Instead of Sandwich Bags – Even though sandwich bags don’t cost a lot of money you can help reduce landfill waste by packing lunch items in reusable containers as much as possible.

3. Bake Treats Instead Buying Prepackaged – It is healthier to make or bake your own treats for your child’s lunch such as cookies, granola bars, and brownies. As well as saving money because you are not paying for all the convenient packaging. You will be eliminating many ingredients that you probably can’t even pronounce and the baking time can be a fun family activity after school or on the weekends.

So, as you can see making a few simple changes can make your child’s lunch less expensive and healthier.