INSIGHTS FOR GROWTH

My life is joyously balanced between work and play.

In a world where many of us are bombarded by information, much of which is negative and fueled by fear, this book is a place to find calm in the storm. For those of you who may not know him, Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his pioneering teachings on mindfulness, global ethics and peace. He has written over 100 books and Peace is Every Step is one of the most widely read. The book is

I am healthy in body, mind and spirit. I look and feel terrific!

Walking every day keeps my bones strong. I love to move!

Kevin Lawrence's "Your Oxygen Mask First" covers 17 habits for leaders. Each chapter includes exercises that reward deep engagement and self-reflection.

Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from. Seth Godin

Today I am patient with myself and others. I cooperate with events as they occur.

Today I have unlimited energy, and I use it well.

Fill your cup first. Simple acts of self-kindness like an early bedtime, a walk, or coffee with a friend remind you that you matter and deserve care too.

I recognize my body as a wondrous machine and I feel privileged to live in it.

I am always relaxed and alert when I am driving.

There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature. Henry David Thoreau

Forever is composed of nows. Emily Dickinson

Several times a day, I pause and take a deep breath, and as I exhale I say, “I relax and let go.”

I release all guilt and hurt. I am free.

Human beings have limited energy. Identify 3 things that fuel you and 3 that drain you to build awareness of your internal battery and make choices.

Cheryl Richardson's guide to extreme self-care addresses underlying beliefs keeping your life hectic. Work through 1 chapter monthly for lasting balance.

My home fulfills all my needs and desires. I surround my home with love.

The money that comes to me today is a pleasure. I save some and spend some.

Today I eat only foods that are life enhancing for me.