Time Flies...

Yikes - it's been almost a month since I wrote anything here. I've been so busy getting Early Learning Tools going, preparing to change jobs, looking for medical insurance, taking care of medical things while I still have insurance, getting things done at the old job so the new person isn't overwhelmed...(breath)...And trying to enjoy the start of the holiday season. Can you believe it's Halloween today?

With everything going on and all the craziness around me, I intend to spend this evening with my husband, passing out candy and treats (I give non-food items too) and sipping wine and allowing myself to relax for a moment.

What will you be doing?

Changes

I'm stretching my comfort zone. The job I do today is comfortable. I know what is expected of me. I have established relationships and understand the flow. And I'm changing jobs.

I'm moving to a new place - but still a little familiar. I'm moving to a place I worked before, more than 10 years ago. I hired some of the people that work there. But there is a new owner - new expectations - new relationships to build. There will be new ways of doing things and new things to learn. And I'm up for it!

With Gratitude

Today is World Gratitude day. I think we need more days like this. Especially this time of year. We are so busy getting ready for back to school - shopping for new clothes, packing lunches, trying to find time to get everything done, ending up exhausted and cranky.

Then we move into Halloween. Gimme gimme gimme. I want candy. It's clear in the phrase the kids use (and used when I was a kid) going door to door. Trick or Treat. Gimme gimme gimme or get a nasty trick.

And then there's Christmas. All I want for Christmas... is not to go broke! Gift buying, food prep, cookie exchanges so you have enough cookies to make sure anyone that gives you anything gets something in return.

Positive Thinking Day

Yep - there is a day for everything - but this is a good one. How often we drop into the doldrums when things don't go they way we expect or the way we think they should. But thinking positive can change the whole course of the day.

When things start to go south, take step back. Put a smile on your face. There's an old adage, fake it till you make it. Wear that smile until it starts to smile inside you. Do you feel the world changing now too?

Stop putting yourself down. Start finding something amazing about yourself and work on believing it! Sit in the park or stand on the beach, savor the moment with yourself. You are amazing - you are comfortable to be with. Enjoy yourself.

Look for something that went right. Expound on that. We had a tree fall on our house. Not fun. There was a lot to feel upset about - but thank heavens no one was in the back yard when it fell. The results could have been disastrous! But we were all safe. Already I'm feeling some relief!

Now step outside your box and do something nice for someone else. I like to practice those "random acts of kindness" from time to time (that's another post all together) and doing something kind makes me feel uplifted. What better way to start thinking positive than to uplift your heart?

And Laugh!!

So here is how I've started my day...

I woke up and told myself, "it's going to be a great day!" And so far it is.
And I've decided to pay attention to each moment, to steer away from those negative thoughts as they creep into my day and replace them with positive thoughts.

What will you do to celebrate Positive Thinking Day?

Bring on Fall!

I'm getting tired of the hot weather. You can't sleep. You can't go out and work in the yard. You have no energy. Summer be gone!

Make the Weekend Rock! Linky #2

I don't know about you, but after a long week of working hard, I'm looking for ways to spend my week end that are rejuvenating. I love to cook - do crafts - garden - hike - go places - do nothing - read...

What do you like to do? This party is an almost anything goes - other parties are welcome! Share up to FIVE posts! There are just two simple rules:

Do not link to a site that has items for sale (i.e. etsy, eBay, etc)!
Visit other bloggers! See what fun things they have going! The party runs from Friday to Wednesday - spread the word!

This is our very first week - so lets make it rock!

Spread the word - lets have a big crowd this week!

An InLinkz Link-up

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Make the Weekend Rock Linky #1

I don't know about you, but after a long week of working hard, I'm looking for ways to spend my week end that are rejuvenating. I love to cook - do crafts - garden - hike - go places - do nothing - read...

What do you like to do? This party is an almost anything goes - other parties are welcome! Share up to FIVE posts! There are just two simple rules:

Do not link to a site that has items for sale (i.e. etsy, eBay, etc)!
Visit other bloggers! See what fun things they have going! The party runs from Friday to Wednesday - spread the word!

This is our very first week - so lets make it rock!

An InLinkz Link-up

Disclosure: The items below are affiliate links through Amazon.com. If you purchase any of these products through the links, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!