"Shine" Every Day

 “Shine” Every Day!

“Fill yourself with positive energy and Shine!”

Every day we wake up is a new opportunity to fill our day with positive energy.

Each day we are alive is an opportunity to “Shine” in our lives.

We have a new opportunity to show kindness towards others and to continue to cultivate gratitude.

First thing in the morning is a good time to put optimistic affirmations into our minds and to ‘plan’ to do, at least, one positive thing during the day.

Like attracts like.

The more positive you are, the more you will ‘attract’ positive people and opportunities into your life.

Filling your life with a positive spirit fills your life with joy, happiness and confidence.

Embrace your own very special light and “Shine!”

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Maria Antoinette

Women In History

It Is 'Day One' Today

It Is ‘Day One’ Today.

“One day or day one. It’s your decision.”

Our lives are in our hands!

It is up to us how we want to live.

It is our choices which will affect our lives today and tomorrow.

When we say: “One day I’ll follow my dreams”, we are choosing to delay having that dream in our hands.

When we say: “This is day one of my dream”, we are choosing to ‘live our dream’ now.

Living by the ‘one day’ scenario we are missing out on so much, but living in the ‘day one’ scenario we are taking every opportunity that opens up to us.

It is such an exciting and exhilarating feeling to take those first steps into our dreams, that we are inspired and motivated to continue to ‘live our dream.’

Every win, whether small or large, deserves to be celebrated.

Have the confidence to live as ‘day one’ in your dreams.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth Bathory

Women In History

 

Transform Your Life

 Transform Your Life

“Stop doubting yourself. Work hard and make it happen.”

Doubt is so negative!

It weighs us down like bricks and stops us from going forwards in our lives.

We do not need to doubt ourselves.

Embrace the idea that you are capable of being great and the best.

Obstacles are only opportunities and when we look at life this way, our world starts to change for the better.

This ‘transformation’ comes from dedication, determination and courage.

It is about discipline, commitment and the relentless pursuit of your dreams.

Making things happen requires action.

We need to work at what we really want out of life.

Being so busy in this way doesn’t give us time to doubt.

And while caution is sensible, when we plan, we have confidence in ourselves.

Watch your dream come true.

KLIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Rosa Lewis

Women In History

A Joyful Journey In Life

A Joyful Journey In Life

“A thankful heart is a happy heart.”

A thankful heart ‘fosters’ joy.

Taking the time to say: “Thankyou” shows respect, appreciation and opens up a whole new world of happiness.

Acknowledging the importance of being grateful, even for the smallest things, helps us to focus on what we do have and who we have in our lives in an optimistic and positive way.

Having this mindset ‘shows’ us the good that is around us, and we develop a deeper appreciation for life.

Expressing our gratitude for others strengthens those very important relationships, whether they are loved ones or friends.

He or she will feel valued and we ourselves will feel happier.

This leads to a joyful journey in life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Cleopatra VII

Women In History

 

Love And Respect

 Love And Respect

“Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.”

The word “Respect” means to have a deep admiration for someone or something as a result of their abilities, qualities and achievements.

To show a high regard for, value and consideration for someone.

We can see why it is ‘one of the greatest expressions of love.’

It is often called the ‘secret’ to any relationship — to respect each other.

When respect is shown within the community, it reinforces unity and the positive peace that is needed for a strong neighbourhood.

Simply by listening to someone, showing value for their opinions or just giving him or her space shows that you have deep respect for that person.

Love and Respect.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The 6 Wives of Henry VIII

Women In History

"Listen"

“Listen”

“The sun is a greater teacher of life. When it sets, it brings peace, when it rises, it brings hope.”

The “Sun” gives us life on this planet Earth.

We cannot live without the Sun so we should ‘listen’ to it.

When the sun sets in the evening, across the whole planet, we are enveloped in a tranquil and peaceful embrace.

It is a time to rest, reflect and sleep, refreshing our bodies and minds.

Every sunrise wakes us up in a beautifully quiet way.

The day is full of a new beginning and hope.

This daily cycle reminds us, all of the time, the importance of looking after ourselves and to appreciate the very real physical effect the sun has on each one of us.

Listen to the Sun.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

G. Cavendish

Women In History
 

A Real Pat On The Back

 A Real Pat On The Back

“Celebrate every win, no matter how small.”

When we celebrate every win, whether small or large, we are encouraging ourselves to move forwards in our lives.

Whether it is completing a difficult task or simply sitting down with a cup of coffee, these are “wins” in our everyday lives.

Recognising these reinforces the fact that we are doing well and deserve that ‘pat on the back’.

We are cultivating a sense of gratitude when we reward ourselves for even the smallest of wins.

This creates a momentum of positivity which inspires and motivates us to keep striving to be successful on our journey in life.

Sharing these wins with our loved ones fosters unity and a real environment of joy and happiness.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Anne Boleyn

Women In History

Relax And Refresh

Relax And Refresh

“Never feel guilty for doing what’s best for you.”

Self-Care is not selfish but a necessity!

Making choices that encourage our own happiness and a healthy mind shows that you have control of your life and respect yourself.

Taking care of yourself equips you to be able to care for others.

This way, everybody wins.

Never feel guilty about giving yourself some time to relax and refresh your mind and your body.

You are just as important as everyone else!

And if he or she really loved you, they would want you to look after yourself.

We have our own lives to live, our own journey, which is just as valuable as everyone else's.

Trust Yourself.

Listen to your own Intuition.

Do what’s best for You.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth I

Women In History

 

Success, Joy And Happiness

Success, Joy And Happiness

“The strongest factor for success is self-esteem. Believing you can do it, believing you deserve it and believing you’ll get it.”

Believing in ourselves ‘creates’ the foundation needed to ‘win’ and to be successful in life.

This inner conviction provides us with a protective shield against the negativity in this world.

When we embrace our potential, we become resilient and determined in our minds to have a fun and happy journey in life.

Believing in our own abilities and skills is a very powerful motivator that can lead us to our dreams.

Believing that we are worthy and deserve ‘success’ opens the door to opportunities and blessings.

This positive mindset cultivates an environment of optimistic joy and happiness.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Queen Victoria

Women In History

 

Feel Good About Yourself

 Feel Good About Yourself

“Doing your best is more important than being the best.”

Doing our best at anything in life is proof that we respect ourselves and are determined.

Focusing on giving our all cultivates inside of us that sense of integrity which is so important to have.

Embracing this ‘creates’ in our minds the strong and firm mindset that we need as we go on our journey in life.

When we know that we have done our best, we feel good about ourselves, which motivates us to do the best we can in our individual lives.

This also encourages us to accept who we are because, only by doing our best, can we find out what skills we have and what we are capable of.

There is nothing wrong with being the best but it is better to ‘do our best’.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Suffragette Movement

Women In History

One Small Kindness

One Small Kindness

“Sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts.”

Kindness is often called a ’miracle’.

When a complete stranger helps us, we often say: “It was like a miracle when he or she helped me!”

These individuals show the very essence of compassion, helping anyone in the community.

When we lend a hand to help our neighbour, we don’t make a song and dance about it because we want to support others.

Even sitting down and listening to a friend can literally change their life.

These may seem small acts of kindness but, to the other person, ‘it is a miracle’.

These ‘gestures’ reflect the importance of empathy and support, which inspires others to do the same.

One small kindness is often remembered for the rest of our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Helen Keller

Women In History

 

See The Potential

 See The Potential

“A positive attitude will lead to positive outcomes.”

When we focus on the ‘potential’, in any situation, we will look at our lives with optimism and hope.

We will become creative in cultivating a determined mindset and a happy personality.

Celebrating the small ‘wins’ during our journey in life will encourage us to maintain a balanced and happy attitude.

A positive attitude can ‘give us’ so many qualities, the very ones we need to have control over our own lives.

The mind shapes our perception and our reaction to the people we live with and the world we live in.

We can be sure that a positive way of looking at our lives will lead to an optimistic, joyful and strong life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Gilded Age

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Your Greatest Asset

 Your Greatest Asset

“The biggest asset in the world is your mindset!”

As the mind controls every aspect of our bodies and lives, it is the most powerful “asset” we have.

The mind shapes our view of life and the world around us, and determines how we respond to the opportunities that open up to us every day.

It is up to us to individually cultivate an optimistic and positive mindset.

A strong mindset encourages us to embrace change, always looking for the positive in any situation.

By maintaining a resilient mind, we will find the motivation to pursue our dreams.

All of this also inspires others who see this ‘light’ inside of us.

Determination.

Optimism.

Encouragement.

Cherish a tough, sturdy and powerful mindset, your greatest asset.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Victorian Prisons

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Your Life Is That Beautiful View

 Your Life Is That Beautiful View

“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”

Sometimes everyday life can seem like going uphill.

Our busy lives can seem like a struggle because we are always busy, and it ‘seems’ like we never stop.

This can feel like climbing up a mountain, demanding perseverance and resilience on our part.

This builds up our strength, both mentally and physically, giving us a solid character.

When this happens, focus and embrace the positive.

We will see the best of our lives when we reach the top of these mountainous troubles.

Keeping our ‘eye’ towards the ‘horizon’ will keep our minds on that positive frame to help us walk up that hill or mountain.

Keep on going because when you reach the top, your life will be the beautiful view.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Victorian Mental Asylum

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Working For A Purpose

 Working For A Purpose

“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress.”

Working for something we feel passionately about, a “cause”, gives meaning to our lives.

It is in us humans to want to help each other and the other creatures we share our home with.

This ‘creates’ a positive and united world.

When we live to express the beauty of the Earth, we are focusing on friendship and that ‘connection’ that we crave for.

In doing this, we will never feel alone.

Everything we do, no matter how small, is a stepping-stone towards a more fulfilling journey in life.

By doing this, we are inspiring others and encouraging them towards a happier life.

Working for a purpose ‘ignites’ that passion that is in all of us to look after each other.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Victorian Workhouse

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