Category: thankful

Comparison is a thief

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”-Theodore Roosevelt

I have read in a few different places lately about the perils of comparison. In fact, I wrote about it in my book as well.

We all tend to compare ourselves to others, and most of the time, the aim of that comparison isn’t to lift our spirits higher. We compare ourselves to those we perceive to be better, smarter, more together, etc than we are.

There is absolutely no benefit to this sabotage.

The only person we should compare ourselves to is who we were yesterday, or who we want to become.

So today, when you notice comparison, stop. Breathe. Take some time to compare you to you :-).

Because let’s face it, we will never be 4 collars cool and should just stop trying to compare with dat dude 😉

Check out my book: Purposely Positive on Amazon!

Ask yourself the right questions :-)

“But it’s not the external voice that will break you down. It’s what you tell yourself that matters…we are all our own worst haters and doubters because doubt is a natural reaction to any bold attempt to change your life for the better.”-David Groggins

We don’t consciously berate ourselves, but it does happen quite passively. If we are not arming ourselves with positive self-talk, the negative voices run the roost. We need to arm ourselves. Ask yourself some questions in the morning: who needs my A game today? Why am I the best doctor/baker/flight attendant for those I get to serve? How do I show I am a compassionate person daily? The great thing about these questions is they beg a positive answer :-).

Get up and get after it music

by drjoellindeman

I am thankful for inspirational music!

I love how a simple song (or actually hundreds of hundreds of songs) can uplift my soul and get my mind and spirit in the best possible space.

I am grateful!

If you want some inspirational music ideas, check out this playlist I made (and I would love any suggestions on songs I’m missing, just comment below! 🙂

https://play.google.com/music/playlist/AMaBXynSy_wNkBbgcDoIO87Pslx7JQwvAR5MFqX9btzW0FU-3SjPUgNy4y3pHEVTESxbjIUksp49TKNA5v6pRvsi37Z41Va9LA==?t=Inspiration

And check out Dr. Lindeman’s book: Purposely Positive on Amazon!

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Lay the groundwork

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“You don’t have to know how it will come into your life, just lay the groundwork, follow leads, and prepare for its arrival.”-Madison Taylor

“If we find ways to experience our dreams right now, we make creating joy a treasure hunt in which the seeking is just as much fun as the finding.”

Thank you for the inspiration today, Jessica!

 

  1. P.S. Check our Dr. Lindeman’s inspirational book: Purposely Positive on Amazon!

 

Receiving

In a short meditation this morning, the speaker discussed the act of receiving.

It got me thinking a bit.

We are all pretty good at receiving things everyday.

We receive the breaths our body takes. We receive the sunlight on our face, the coffee into our mouths.

However, many of us are not adept at receiving others’ praise and thanks.

We push it off “No problem.” “It was nothing.”

Instead of actually receiving their “Thank you” and saying “You are very welcome.”

When we push it off, we may think we are being humble, but in fact we are denying them the ability to give their gift of thanks to us.

We are taking that gift and throwing it into the fire.

Be cognizant of accepting (graciously) the gratitude of others. Give them the gift of acceptance.

Thank you!