Monday Morning Mantra - 08/23

Hey everyone!  

It's Mondaaaaaaaaaay!  This past weekend I celebrated my youngest daughter's first birthday with a nice barbecue in the park.  We invited family and friends, and although it was sweltering hot, we had a blast.  It was one of those special afternoons in which you feel surrounded by so much love.  

So I thought this week's Mantra could be about nurturing our relationships - making sure we're treating our loved ones the way they deserve to be treated.  We want to have successful relationships in addition to great careers, thriving businesses, etc., right?  

"Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable."

 

  -- Dr. Joyce Brothers

 

Loving the right way - the way that Dr. Brothers talks about above - is so important as we strive to lead full lives.   

This week, think about your relationships with family and friends and ask yourself if you're loving openly and without manipulation. 

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Have an awesome week!

Nicole

Monday Mantra - 08/16

Hey there!

It's a brand new week, and a brand new opportunity to get what you want out of life!

You and I are overachievers, and we want to have all of the answers, but guess what - that's not humanly possible!  So this week's Mantra reminds us that not knowing everything is what makes life a journey:

"Life will reveal answers at the pace life wishes to do so.  You feel like running, but life is on a stroll.  This is how God does things."  -- Donald Miller

We're not supposed to have all of the answers.  If we did, life would be extremely boring.  :)

This week, take comfort in the fact that we're explorers - find things out as we go.  Don't stress yourself out about being in the dark at times.  Enjoy the "stroll."

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Have an outstanding week!

Nicole

Monday Morning Mantra - 08/09

Welcome to a new week!

I hope you've been staying cool in these crazy hot days!  I can't believe I've only made it to the pool twice this summer!

I came up with this week's Mantra after of an awesome experience I had last week with a woman by the name of Kelly Bouchard, president of Bouchard International, a company dedicated to helping people create their own success stories and get the most out of life.  She took the time to speak with me, and she believed in me when she didn't have to.  It made me think of what an awesome gift that is.  We should all be doing something for someone else - constantly giving back.

"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light."

  -- Norman B. Rice

 

You have the power to help someone else.  Use it.  An important part of achieving success is helping others achieve it as well. 

This week, reach out your hand to someone who needs your help, whether it's a friend, a co-worker, or a perfect stranger.

 

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Have an amazing week!

Nicole

Monday Morning Mantra - 08/02

Good morning all!

It's another Monday, which means another opportunity to do great things for the week ahead!  Today I am dropping my oldest daughter off at basketball camp - an important part of working toward her hoop dreams!  This reminds me that none of us should be afraid to DREAM BIG!  So here's our Mantra for the week:

"Hitch your wagon to a star."

  --  Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

No dream is too big, far-fetched, or grand.  You can achieve anything you put your mind to.  Successful people believe in the impossible! 

This week, "hitch your wagon to a star" and have confidence in your wildest dreams!

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Have an incredible week!

Nicole

Monday Morning Mantra 07/26 (Okay, this is really bad!)

I'm looking for the thief who is stealing my time!  Have you seen him!?  :)

Somehow this week completely slipped by me, and I can't believe I'm posting about our Mantra for the week on Thursday.  Yikes!  This is a good time to mention that if you're on our e-mail list, you'll receive our Mantras every Monday morning in your Inbox - no matter what!  (Sign up here)


Even though it's a bit late, our Mantra this week from J-Lo reminds us that our effort is directly proportionate to our returns:

"You get what you give. What you put into things is what you get out of them." --  Jennifer Lopez

We all want things in life, but few people are willing to work hard for them.  If you're frustrated about not getting very far in terms of reaching your dreams, could it be because you're not putting very much work in?  


I hope this Mantra gives your Friday a boost!  ;)

Have an awesome weekend!   Nicole

Monday (Tuesday) Morning Mantra - 07/19

Computer problems and not enough hours in the day prevented me from posting about our Mantra for the week yesterday.  So sorry!  Please find below our inspiration for the week from singer Taylor Swift, whom I really like (and so does my daughter!).

"No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind."

  --  Taylor Swift

There will be good days and there will be bad days, but no matter what's happening around you, be good to people.  Don't let your circumstances cause you to treat people poorly.  You will leave behind an amazing legacy when you shine brightly despite the darkest circumstances. 

This week, make an effort to treat people kindly no matter what. 

 

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Have a fantastic week!

Nicole

Monday Morning Mantra - 07/12

Happy Monday!  

Monday marks a new opportunity to do great things.  You have a whole week ahead of you to make strides in reaching your goals.  How awesome is that?!  

So this week we're concentrating on living dangerously - okay not riding motorcycles without helmets or eating exotic foods.  We're talking about not playing it safe.  Check it out:

 

 "The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore."  --  Dale Carnegie

 

Are you on the "sure-thing boat" when it comes to doing things in life?  Are you willing to dare and push the envelope?  The most fulfilling and rewarding experiences are those that you never thought possible. 

This week, identify something you never thought you'd be able to do and take the first step toward making it happen. "

 

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Take advantage of every day this week!

Nicole