Sunday, October 9, 2011

October 9

Today, I am grateful for technology - computers and the internet. They have changed our world and made so many amazing things possible. Like working from home, having clients overseas. It's incredible and I am thankful for the opportunities the technology provides for me.

I'm grateful for my weekends - I enjoy my time at home just chilling out. Love the peace and time to do very little. Even though I'm doing some work this weekend, it's on my terms and when I feel like it.

I'm grateful for grocery shopping. I appreciate having a supermarket so close, that I can pop into on a Sunday afternoon and do my shopping - I also appreciate that my grocery bill is so low! I'm a very lucky duck to have an Aldi supermarket so close - the savings are incredible.

I'm grateful for my imagination - as my thoughts create my life, I am so happy to have a mind that can come up with fabulous things for me! My life is great and I am appreciative of it every day.

I'm thankful for my family, my kids, my car, my home, my job. Without all these things life would be very different.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

October 8

I feel great today! :)

I'm thankful for paying my bills this morning - what a great feeling that is. So grateful to be able to pay them easily and without any worries.

I'm grateful for waking up to soaking rain. I was planning on pretty much hanging out in bed today and working, and the weather has conspired to make it so that's easy to do! How good is that?

I'm grateful for detoxing - that is what I'm doing this weekend and I'm looking forward to the results..hopefully there will be less of me by Monday morning!!

I'm grateful I didn't stay cranky all day yesterday! My gratitude helped and so did some of my workmates - I'm a lucky gal.

I'm just grateful. Grateful for this gorgeous feeling that all is well, that something amazing will soon be happening for me. Just humble and ever so thankful. Life is a gift and each day is precious.x

Friday, October 7, 2011

September 7

Later in the day than I usually post, and I'm having "one of those days." That's why I'm here - I need to get my attitude of gratitude back ASAP. So here goes...

Today I'm grateful for my friends. Some of whom are so gorgeous and delightful I could just wrap them up in a hug right now. Some are a bit more challenging but I think I'd be somewhat lost without them - they are the ones who teach me the most. I love them all to bits...whether they like it or not!

I'm grateful for opportunities to learn every day. I discover something new about myself on a regular basis and that is SUCH a good thing. I'm also learning that I can control myself and my emotions better than I thought I could. Obviously the challenges I'm coming across are to teach me this, and I appreciate that I get the chance to learn and expand.

I'm grateful that even though I can't run at the moment, I can still exercise and get my heart rate pumping! On the bike this morning and I pedalled 18km - good effort!

I'm grateful for my talents and my mind. I'm thankful that I'm slowly working out my passion and purpose. I'm grateful that I can take action towards my goals each day.

I'm so grateful for everything in my day - the challenges which are actually opportunities in disguise, the laughter, the work I do, the life I lead which is expanding and getting better and better. I am full of appreciation and love for all around  me.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

October 2nd

Three months left in 2011...have you achieved your goals? We still have 12 weeks to get those things done - lets go!

Today I'm feeling grateful that I have better control over my thoughts these days. I don't allow outside influences to make my emotions run rampant. I'm so much more aware of how I feel and am acting more than reacting. It feels so much better to know I can do that!

I'm grateful for the huge improvements in my running times I am seeing. I am really loving the challenge I have set myself and can't wait to achieve my goal in 6 weeks :)

I'm grateful for my family and friends. I hope I am some sort of inspiration to them.

I'm grateful for having a job I love, a comfortable home and a life filled with things to look forward to and be grateful for. I am blessed.

I'm grateful for the internet, and how it has opened up so many opportunities for people (including me!). I wish for everyone to grasp the opportunities that come their way and make successes of them.

Friday, September 30, 2011

September 29

Ohhh, today I'm feeling so grateful for all the possibilities in life!! The opportunities abound when I keep in a state of gratitude and I'm so excited by all that might yet be!
I have plenty to keep me busy right now and I'm loving every moment of it - the learning is fun :)

I'm grateful for my kids today. They are becoming really great people, and I'm very proud of all three of them and love them to the moon and back!!

I'm thankful for having the cutest little car that just goes like a dream and keeps me safe. I appreciate that car like you wouldn't believe.

I'm grateful for sore muscles...means I've been working hard at the gym and I'm moving towards my ideal me!

I'm grateful for eyes to see the sunshine and skin to feel the warmth of it on my skin. I'm thankful to have ears to hear the birds singing. All these things shouldn't be taken for granted. I appreciate EVERYthing I have, and experience. Even the "bad" things are an opportunity to learn :) xx

Thursday, September 29, 2011

September 29

Wow can you believe it's almost October already!
How much have you changed this year? I know I have made some huge changes in my life - mostly on the inside but they are starting to manifest on the outside...yay!

Today, I'm feeling much gratitude for the iPod. I currently drive an hour to work and home again. With the iPod I can really make use of that time by listening to positive and motivational authors/speakers. It means I get to saturate my mind with all the good things it needs to take in to keep on my path of change and abundance - how great is that!

I'm so grateful for the people who have learned so much in the past and were/are so wiling to share their knowledge with me (and everyone who wants to learn). I wouldn't be where I am today if not for those wonderful people. They are my teachers and mentors and I feel blessed to share in their knowledge. I will pass it on as much as I am able.

I'm grateful for the gym. I enjoy pushing my body to hone and sharpen my physical strength and speed. It is a great feeling to come away from a workout knowing you gave it your all and couldn't do anymore! I'm feeling great and looking better every day!

I'm grateful for having plenty of money to look after myself and the kids. It's a wonderful feeling to know there is more than enough, always. My mind is working now to create more streams of income so that I can have enough wealth to fulfil my potential and be all that I can be. My life is overflowing with abundance!

I'm grateful for my mum, who helps me out with the kids when I can't be there to organise everything. It's great to know I have that support system for my family.

Today is going to be a magical, marvellous day!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

September 28

Today I'm grateful for a wonderful night's sleep...I obviously needed it as I was fast asleep by 9pm! I feel far better than I did yesterday and I'm back to my normal, happy self :)

I'm grateful for the blisters on my feet - because it means I have been training hard and sticking to my plan. I'm well on my way to achieving my running goal! And as a side note I'm also grateful for bandaids, as thanks to them I can continue my training plan.

I'm grateful for money! The flow is most definitely back, and is getting better and better. Yippee!!

I'm grateful for shifting paradigms. I think I'm going through a paradigm shift at the moment (was incredibly cranky yesterday for no good reason after being absolutely joyous in the morning), and that means expansion which is what we are all here for. I'm casting off limiting beliefs creating new ones and that is awesome! Bugger the ego, it'll get over it! :)

I'm grateful for discovering that what I think about is what I manifest. I see so much around me, and if others only knew that they could control their thoughts to create their best lives, they would be instantly making the changes needed! I want to teach and inspire people to discover this for themselves. It's necessary.
I love my life and I love the growth in it. I'm always reaching for something better.

Friday, September 23, 2011

September 23

Wow...the year is going so fast! Looking back, I have made some great changes in my life. Things are fabulous compared to the start of the year - proof that changing your thoughts really does change your life!

Today, I'm feeling very grateful for the changes. I love the way my life is going, and I know (Because I'm designing it) that it's only getting better and better - I will never again be that complaining, unhappy woman. Hallelujah!!

I'm grateful for the money that's flowing to me so easily. What a great week it's been. Next week is going to be even more abundant!!

I'm grateful for my job. I know I've said it before, but I'm going to say it again and keep on saying it! I really enjoy going to work. The atmosphere is great, the people are fantastic and the views are gorgeous! Being grateful for it ensures it stays that way :)

I'm grateful for the gym. And treadmills. And my goal of running a sub 50 min 10km on Nov 13. As there are no races to run in, I've created my own!
Getting up in the morning to train for my run is easy now that I've made a decision to do it. And after November, training for a half marathon...

I'm grateful for being lucky enough to live in Queensland. I love living here and the weather is just spectacular. The blue of the sky is one of my favourite colours :) Bliss.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

September 22

So much to be grateful for everyday!
Today, I'm feeling incredibly grateful for the learning I'm doing at the moment. The teachers I'm drawn to, and the fact that they are so happy to share their knowledge. It's wonderful and it's improving my life in huge leaps and bounds!

I'm grateful for more financial flow..it's fabulous to be so looked after and to have all I need!

I'm grateful for my gorgeous kids, that they are healthy, happy and doing what they love.

I'm grateful for the magic that follows me every day. All is as it should be, and all is wonderful.

I'm grateful for me! My incredible brain, and my even more incredible mind, which allows me to constantly inprove my life, to create bigger and better goals, and to reach those goals!

Loving it!!!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

September 21

Oh my goodness! I just love these amazing Spring mornings! They are just glorious - how could anyone be miserable in weather like this?

I feel fabulous today. I'm grateful for my stupendous body running up hills this morning! Who knew?? Lol..now that I've made an absolute decision to train for a 10k race, it's actually easy to folow the training plan. I love that!

I'm grateful for my computer and cup of tea in the mornings - I love catching up on the wonderful world of facebook.

I'm grateful for my sewing machine - it is awesome! I'm so lucky to have my dream machine :)

I'm grateful for the flow in my life. Practising gratitude and being happy make such a huge difference - knowing that my thoughts create the result has made my life so different to what it used to be.

I'm grateful for being surrounded by loving, helpful people. I live in love of life and the people in it.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

September 20

Life is grand isn't it??

Today I'm grateful for the long drive to work and home I undertake every day. It allows me time to listen to fantastic motivational speakers like Anthony Robbins and Bob Proctor, or great music, or sometimes I just like the peace of listening to my own happy thoughts.

I'm grateful for being strong and making a clear decision. Not a huge decision, but the commitment has been made nonetheless. I feel great for it!

I'm grateful for my very cool job. Love the place, the people and the work.

I'm grateful for a healthy breakfast to get me going for the day. I love having the time to look after myself :)

I'm grateful for all the beautiful people in my life. They keep me smiling!

Monday, September 19, 2011

September 19

Oh what a beautiful morning...:) everyday we wake up and have another day is a beautiful day!

I'm feeling grateful today for my Facebook friends. I'm (virtually) surrounded by the most positive and uplifting people there are, and it's a joy to check my page and see. I'm loving the beautiful energy of it.

I'm grateful to have my boy with me. Wow, he's so tall! :) He is the loveliest kid, it's great to have him here and spend some time with him.

I'm thankful for self-learning. It's making such a difference to me. I'm discovering who and what I am, my values and what I want to do. All pretty important I would say! Moving forward is a fabulous feeling.

I'm grateful for those people around who kick my butt when I need it! Sometimes we all need it, and I'm just happy I have people in my life who care enough to do that for me.

I'm grateful today for my health, my body (on it's way to fit) and my mind. I'm blessed to have such an amazing life. I will make the most of it!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

September 15

Today, I'm grateful for being me.
For all the decisions ever made in my life that have brought me to this moment. For my thoughts, my smiles, my tears.
I'm grateful for all the things that make me an individual.

I'm grateful for waking up and seeing another magical day unfolding ahead of me.The sun is shining, the birds are singing and life is a grand adventure!

I'm grateful for my home, my job, my full bank account - the things that allow me to make life lovely :)

I'm grateful for exercise. It is good! My body loves me when I get moving.

I'm grateful for that delightful cup of tea I have in the mornings, and then again in the evenings. Simple pleasures...

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

September 14

...and another simply fabulous morning in Queensland!

Today I'm thankful for so much!
I'm thankful that I am enjoying my exercising lately. I am more motivated these days than I have been for the last few months. Loving getting up with the sun and getting the blood pumping with a run or some weights...feels so good :) And thanks to the nifty app on my phone, I discovered this morning that I'm not running much slower than I was before I got slothful, so that was a great lift to my spirits!

I'm grateful there are only 3 more sleeps til I get to see my boy! And he will be here for a couple of months rather than  a couple of weeks. So looking forward to just hanging out and getting to know him again.

I'm grateful for a delicious breakfast of poached eggs with yummy hollandaise sauce - naughty I know, but it tastes soooo good!

I'm grateful for sunshine and blue skies - nothing quite like a sunny day to get me feeling happy and positive - I can't help but smile :)

I'm grateful for all the change and growth happening in my life right now - it's just what I need, and what I'v been asking for. So many insights and aha moments...I know life is rapidly improving and I can see only bright shiny things in my future!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

September 10

Ohhhh...today I'm grateful it's the weekend :) I got to sleep in this beautiful Saturday morning, and life just goes at a lovely leisurely pace for me on weekends (mostly). I'm enjoying it.

I'm grateful for all the beautiful and positive people I have on my Facebook news feed - it's where I go for my daily (or hourly!) dose of positive inspiration. It makes life a little easier and they are the most wonderful people!

I'm grateful for an unexpected gift! It's always lovely when people are thinking of you :)

I'm grateful for my very cool job. I'm loving it - I think I may work at the best company ever. Yay!

I'm grateful for growth. I can see the changes in myself - from where I was a year ago to now is a very different place - much, much better! I'm loving the journey I'm on, and the learning I'm doing...keep it coming!!

Friday, September 9, 2011

September 9

Good Morning world!! It's going to be yet another glorious day to be happy in!

Today I'm grateful for my positivity. It's something I've worked hard on, and now it's almost ingrained! The best part about it, is I really listen to people now - I listen to what they say and how they say it. It keeps me aware of what I am saying and thinking. 
I'm also more accepting - although I still have to work on judging people, I am better than I used to be!

I'm grateful for my bed - have I mentioned how much I love my bed? It's lovely :)

I'm grateful for candles. I love candlelight, it soothes me, and I love to have a candle at my bedside which I burn every night - a scented candle of course.  It calms me down before I go to sleep.

I'm grateful for my kids. They are great, and I'm lucky to have them in my life. I'm looking forward to seeing all they become.

I'm grateful for early mornings...the best time of the day. I love to see the day break when the promise of the new day washes over me.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

September 8

Today I'm grateful for yet another bright sunny morning. I love driving to work on days like today - it's a beautiful drive with the sun lighting up everything wonderful.

I'm grateful for a great book that has come my way - it has me inspired to start planning and designing the life I want to live, not the life we are expected to live...and I am so delighted to have that freedom.

I'm thankful for food on the table, a roof over my head and plenty of money to pay the bills. Great feeling!

I'm grateful for the motivation to get into exercise - my mind and body love me more when I make the effort to work out and move.

I'm grateful for being surrounded by positive people - I'm finding when people bring their negativity into my space I am getting better at gently saying I won't accept it. I'm proud of me for that :)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

September 7

Today I'm grateful for...gratitude!
After getting my thanks out yesterday morning, I had a great day - being grateful and putting it out to the Universe really makes such a difference in my life :)

I'm grateful for being able to run. Although not so fit right now, I still enjoy running and the improvements I make everytime I go out and make the effort.
Running is an awesome way to meditate too!

I'm grateful for the friends and mentors making a positive difference to my life. I'm learning so much these days - I never want to stop!!

I'm so thankful for my little car - it makes getting to work easy (and relatively economical too) and I just think it's cute :)

I'm grateful for showers. I love standing under a shower and washing the day away, or revving up in the morning. Yes, I do love my showers...

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

September 6th

Today I'm grateful for waking up to a gloriously beautiful day outside. The sky is blue, the birds are singing and it's beautiful!

I'm so thankful for my job. I'm working in an atmosphere of self-belief and positivity and it's awesome. Success is all around.

I'm grateful for Roses & Champagne scented candles - a tiny bit of bliss for me every night before I go to bed...

I'm grateful for having good food to eat, clean water to drink and another day to enjoy!

I'm grateful for having time in the morning to start my day the way I need to - with love and gratitude.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

14th March

My Gratitude

I'm grateful for the gym. I haven't been going as regularly as I'd like recently, and I feel great getting up early and doing a good workout, or going for a run. I really enjoy my exercise, and am training for a 10k run in July...looking forward to it!

I'm grateful for all the people around me who freely share their knowledge, their positivity, their passions. I love being surrounded by awesome personalities, and it motivates me to be the best I can be, and to keep on track with the life I want to be living.

I'm thankful for having a job, money to pay the bills, food to eat and a roof over my head. I don't believe we should take the basics for granted. I'm extremely grateful to have these things to make life more comfortable and pleasant.

I'm grateful for gorgeous Autumn days. The mornings are so beautiful at this time of the year, and the days are stunning - amazing blue skies and sun to warm my back :)

I'm thankful for feeling happy and motivated. Life is great and I love the opportunities I have to make the best of myself on a daily basis.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

13th March

Oh dear...I have been letting things slide here for a little while. I notice it in my everyday life.
Am now making a promise to myself to make the time for my daily gratitude...it's the way I want my life to be.

My Gratitude

I am grateful for my weekends. I appreciate them more now that I am working full time.
I love the occasional sleep-in that I get, and things are just a little more relaxed.

I'm grateful for having a night out last night. Although I enjoyed it, it kind of opened my eyes to the fact that I am on a different track now. I love to hang out with friends, and I enjoy the odd drink, but it's not a lifestyle that I want to slip into. I realise I can make better choices, and I am thankful for that.
I have my dreams and goals and they don't include being a party animal  :) I prefer a lovely restaurant, with great food and superb conversation instead.

I'm grateful for my fabulous and gorgeous kids - I'm especially grateful that I get to see Harry in a months time. It seems an age since I saw him!
The girls are such beautiful young women, both on the inside and out, and I am so very lucky to have them and Harry in my life. They are my biggest blessing.

I'm thankful for my family. We are a strange and wonderful bunch, but there is always fun and our own brand of family love when we get together. They make me smile and I can never have too much of that :) Love that warped sense of humour we all share!

I'm grateful for attracting some fantastic and positive people into my life. Whether in person or online, I am getting the little nudges I need to remind me to stay focused on my dreams and my life this year and beyond.
I seem to have dropped a bit of enthusiasm over the last month (life just getting busier does that!) and I'm grateful to be reminded to remember what is important to me.

Time for a little more structure, a little more action and and a little more oomph to get me where I want to be!

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Friday, March 4, 2011

March 4th

My Gratitude

Well, it's been a little while since I've been here (time issues more than anything) and I have noticed that not making the time to be grateful makes a difference to things!

So I'm back, and no matter how tired I am, I will make the effort to give thanks for the wonderful things in my life.

I am grateful for the fact that I have great self-esteem and a fantastic sense of humour. These two things mean that when life tries to knock me around I'm able to see that it's not a reflection of me and I can laugh about it! This has made all the difference to me over the last week, and I am extremely grateful for being a strong and capable woman.

I'm thankful for this morning being more relaxed than I have had in the last week and a half. I like to be able to start my day unhurried and calm, and today I can do that.

I'm thankful for my amazing mind - it can create incredible things for me. I am choosing to use it to build a great life, and visualising all the wonderful things I would like, and the adventures I want to have.
Thinking about these sorts of things makes me feel great!

I'm grateful for having plenty of money, and the means to be able to do the things I'd like to do. The bills are easy to pay, and life is flowing beautifully :)

I'm thankful for having such great people in my life. My family and friends are truly amazing and I am so blessed to know them. They are a very loving bunch and it's a privilege to have each and every one of them in my life.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

20th Feb

My Gratitude

I have had the loveliest weekend! My life is so sweet and happy, and I'm totally in love with it :)

I'm grateful for a simply gorgeous evening spent with one of my best friends. The weather was balmy and beautiful and we had a delightful dinner and then walked along the Broadwater enjoying the night and the smell of the ocean.
With dessert and coffee under our belt, we headed home feeling full and happy. It was quite simply, wonderful.

I'm grateful for an afternoon of love and laughter with my favourite couple ever. It was a scorching hot day today, but as the sun went down and we were outside with the breeze, it was fabulous.
A perfect way to end the weekend.
I love my friends, they are amazing.

I'm grateful for having all my needs met so easily these days. I love that I'm in control of it, and I love even more that I'm aware of it. There isn't one thing in my life right now that I'm not thankful for.
When things go awry, there is always a way out, and it's usually just a time to re-focus my thoughts on good things.
I'm happy within myself, and that makes all the difference. Of course I'm not perfect, and sometimes I allow outside forces to affect my moods, but these days I know it's happening and then all of a sudden something will happen to take my mind off whatever (I feel) is going wrong.
Synchronicity is everywhere around me. Opportunities abound and I feel fantastic!

I'm thankful for having plenty of money to do the things I love to do, to pay my bills and to fill my belly.
I'm grateful for having excellent health. My belief is that I don't get sick, and I never do :)
I'm grateful for my kids. They never fail to make me smile. I love them to bits x

I'm grateful for a lovely home, abundance all around me, and such amazing people in my world.

Life is awesome and getting better and better by the day!!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

17th Feb

My Gratitude

I'm so grateful for having a positive attitude! Really, it makes everything so much better. Nothing seems to get to me like it used to and consequently I float along on a little bubble of happiness most of the time these days. I smile more, for no good reason other than I feel GOOD!

I'm grateful for an opportunity to interview for a really great job. I would love to work for this company, and I went along and gave it my best shot. Feedback to date is they loved my positive attitude! Lol.
If I get this position it will open up so many avenues to develop in both my business and personal life...excited! :)

I'm grateful to be going on a little trip to Melbourne next weekend, and I'm grateful also for the reason to be going...
I am going on a date with a guy who seems very lovely. He's sweet and romantic, a doctor and drives a BMW convertible ;) I am soooo looking forward to meeting him in person. I spent a lot of time refining what I wanted from a relationship the next time around and focused my intent. This guy so far is ticking all those boxes (and there were a LOT of them! lol). I'll keep you informed!

I'm thankful to be losing weight and going to the gym and feeling healthy and happy.
Life is just so great and it is getting better and better on a daily basis! Everyday something amazing happens and I'm loving the flow. I want more of this!

I'm grateful for successful people. Have you noticed how successful people give off a better energy? How they want to share their knowledge with you? I love that, and I am happy to learn from and surround myself with the people I want to be like. I'm not going to spend my time with people who are negative, depressed or just plain lazy. I'm hanging out with energised, positive people with an attitude that they can achieve whatever they put their mind to. And that is who I am too!

Remember - a belief is just a thought you keep thinking.

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Monday, February 14, 2011

14th Feb

Happy Valentines Day! :)

My Gratitude

So, so much to be grateful for over this weekend. It was fantastic and I am loving my life so much!

I'm grateful for more income! It's flowing really well and I'm feeling better about money than I have in a very long time - if ever. I now have a belief that I deserve money and it comes easily to me, and that is just what is happening :) It's awesome! Lol.

I'm thankful for a Friday night dinner with a good friend, and a Saturday lunch with Gabbie. I love going out to eat, I find it very relaxing. I tried crocodile meat for the first time on Saturday - it was yum!

I'm very grateful for a hugely successful first Body Shop party. I got five party bookings which is just fantastic! I'm feeling very lucky to have such great friends and also to have the privilege of selling such great products. I'm feeling very positive about growing this business, and am looking forward to all my upcoming parties!

I'm thankful for a little sweetness from a charming man :) We shall see where it goes, but I'm contemplating a quick trip to Melbourne next weekend to go on a date - something so far out of my comfort zone it isn't funny! But I signed up to this year to change, and that means doing things I've never done, and taking risks to reap the rewards. Eek! Lol.

I'm grateful for ridiculous and fun phone calls with one of my best friends. Love talking to him, we have the best conversations and I always get off the phone feeling happy and positive :)

I'm looking forward to an amazing week, full of happy surprises and positivity - and wishing the same to everyone else!
x

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Friday, February 11, 2011

11th Feb

My Gratitude

Wow...I had an awesome day all in all yesterday. It's been a good week!

I'm grateful for having and making extra money this week - it always comes in handy! I'm feeling so much more positive about money these days, and so I'm attracting more to me...can't complain about that!

I'm so grateful that when something happens that I think is bad, if I make the decision to look for a way to feel better about it, something really rather good comes out of it. It's kind of amazing the way that works, but I like it alot :) Yesterday I discovered an opportunity for my youngest daughter to get a job that she would really enjoy. I'm feeling great about the way in which it came about - fingers crossed that she's successful.

I'm always thankful for the incredible and wonderful people in my life. It never ceases to amaze me how giving and beautiful my friends are. It fills me with love just thinking about them :)
They might all be very different, but they are each so special to me in their own way.

I'm grateful for the gorgeous weather I've been experiencing this week. And thankful for getting to be outside to experience it, even if only for a short time each day. The mornings have been glorious and I've loved just basking in the sun and soft breeze for a few minutes.

I'm grateful that I'm seeing results from the effort I've been putting into my weight loss. I'm feeling and looking so much better! Woohoo!
It's not been easy, but definitely worth it.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

8th Feb

My Gratitude

I'm feeling very grateful for having my sewing machine home from the doctor - she's been away a while (my own doing as I kept forgetting to go pick her up!), and it feels good to know I can create some gorgeous things - when I get some time! Lol.

I'm thankful for the rain and cooler temperature today...

I'm grateful for having plenty of money to pay my bills and more.

I'm grateful for my job - I'm doing well and making plenty of sales which is awesome :)

I'm grateful for every day being given the opportunity to learn and grow. It feels good to stretch myself a little bit.

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Monday, February 7, 2011

7th Feb

My Gratitude

I'm grateful this morning for a full, productive and thoroughly enjoyable weekend.
I was lucky enough to get to go to an awesome business seminar on Saturday which really helped me to get some clarity in what direction I want to head. On Sunday I got to spend the morning with Brooke down the Coast, and got a great workout in too!

I'm grateful for the regular conversations I get to have with my girls. We discuss lots of things, but there is always an underlying theme of gratitude there. I love how they are aware how lucky they are, and they are learning that they create their own lives. I'm so blessed with my kids. They are amazing :)

I'm grateful to get to go to the Coast most weekends. I love it there so much, and going there so often just reinforces my goal of moving there at the end of the year. I'm so excited about this goal and can't wait!!

I'm thankful for summer. I know it's super hot right now, but I refuse to complain about the weather for two reasons. 1: I can't change it and 2: in a few months those who are currently moaning about the heat, will start whinging about how cold it is. I'm just happy I am here to experience it! I love summer because I can go swimming and to the beach and spend lots of time outside.

I'm grateful for learning more and more about the power of my thoughts and intentions in creating my life. It's such a simple concept, yet so many people (and I used to be one!) find it a difficult thing to grasp. I hope I can start seeing more people around me begin to understand that they need to take responsibility for what is in their lives. It's the most empowering thing anyone can ever do! I'm starting to feel that I want to take the message out to more people. Something to 'think' about! :)

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Friday, February 4, 2011

4th Feb

Wow, I'm feeling great today! I love choosing the way I feel when I get up in the mornings...it never fails to make me smile.

My Gratitude

Today I'm grateful for...fruit and veges! I love eating fresh foods - it makes me feel so good. Making the decision to look after my body has been one of the best things I've ever done.
I'm 40 years old and I feel better than I did when I was 20. I have lots of energy and I am totally loving life! No more sloth for me!!

I'm thankful that Cyclone Yasi came and went without any loss of life. Quite a miracle and I'm so happy for that. buildings and things can be replaced.

I'm grateful for Shea Body Butter from the Body Shop. It's just yummy! Smells utterly gorgeous and keeps my skin smooth and soft. Delicious!

I'm grateful for more opportunities to learn new things and to grow my business. I'm loving the support I get in my life.

I'm grateful for my day ahead. It's going to be fantastic, because that is what I want it to be:)

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

2nd Feb

Oh my goodness, can you believe the first month of 2011 is over? I hope your January was fabulous and you are building on that for an even better Feb!

My Gratitude

I'm feeling very grateful for so much these days. I love how the more you feel grateful, the more you have to be grateful for!
I am getting some amazing opportunities offered to me for which I am extremely thankful. Opportunities which will go a long way towards fulfilling my goals in my year of change. I'm so excited for the possibilities that will come from all of these things!

I'm grateful for making my first sales in my new job. I'm doing well, and it's all extra money for me - woohoo! :)

I'm grateful for living in a country that is safe and free. I love Australia, and am thankful I chose to come and live here - it's a blessing!

I'm grateful for being motivated. I feel so much better now that I have stopped sitting on my arse whinging about how bad things are (all perspective anyway). I love waking up in the morning knowing I can choose to feel awesome - and I always choose awesome these days! It's my passion to spread the word, and in small ways I feel I am :)

I'm grateful for the people in my life, and those who come in for a short time and then leave. I learn much from them - about life and about myself. I'm grateful for the gifts they bring.

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Along with the knowledge that we choose and create our lives with our thoughts, comes the knowledge that we can't leave things to fate.
I used to be a "if it's meant to be it will happen" person.

Something came up very recently that made me realise that the statement above is a cop out! Lol

I have been offered an opportunity. It's a great thing, and I am really excited about it at this point, however the logistics in taking it up are a little overwhelming to me right now. It's something I really want to do though.
I instantly reverted to the old "if it's meant to be" theme - for about 5 seconds! Then I realised that if I want it I have to take it in both hands and run with it, and work out the logistics later! LOL
If I want it, I choose it. If I don't choose it, I have to take responsibility for that choice, and live with the fact that I turned down an amazing chance because of fear - beacause the failure to choose is only because we are scared of making the wrong decision.
But the only wrong decision is leaving it up to "fate." ie: doing nothing.

Is this making sense?
I guess what I'm saying is YOU are the master of your life - not fate or destiny. You are where you are because of choices you have made, and you can change where you are now by making different choices.

Start now!

Monday, January 31, 2011

30th Jan

My Gratitude

I had a fabulous weekend :)

I'm grateful for a day spent having fun with my girls. We had a beautiful brunch at Mt Tamborine, which is always such a lovely place to go, and had a look around the cute little shops up there, then headed to the Coast. We had such a lot of fun :)

I'm grateful for getting to see the car I'm planning on getting up close. Unfortunately the Peugeot dealership was closed so no test drive, but I had a good look at the 308 cc and I still love it to bits! I'm looking forward to taking it out for a test spin :) It's a very sexy beast!

I'm thankful for an awesome workout at the gym. I felt great after working really hard on my legs and butt! Lol.

I'm grateful for having such amazing friends - I know I've said it before, but I'll keep on saying it because it's true! I'm truly surrounded by the most generous and loving people. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! I love my friends dearly.

I'm thankful for being given the opportunity every single day to create the life I truly want. I'm grateful to know that what I do and think today, creates my tomorrow. There is no fate or luck. I'm in charge. It's a wonderful feeling :)

I love my life.

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

29th Jan

Something very cool happened this week.

As you know I started my new job. I had decided to take the bus to and from work, thinking that it will be a very long day (due to the limited bus service), but that I could go swimming every afternoon after work.
Then I thought perhaps I could take the earlier bus home, so I would be working from 7.30 to 3.30 - pretty good hours for me. Upon closer inspection the earlier bus doesn't actually go all the way to my place.
I was getting kind of annoyed by this time (Tuesday afternoon), but decided to let it go, relax, and know that something would come along that would work for me.

An hour later, my co-worker came into the office with a lady from another part of the company, who lives out where I do, and she offered to drive me to and from work every day!
It works out great. I have more time, and she has more money, which she is needing right now.
How perfect is that?

It get's better though. This lady is lovely, we get on great and she is into the Law of Attraction and positive thinking too. So on our drives to and from work, we listen to CD's to keep ourselves motivated and positive - it's an awesome way to start the day! Although the job is just a job, I feel that something really great has come out of it already and it's only week one :)

My Gratitude

I have so much to be grateful for, and although I'm not getting it down here every day, believe me, I'm still floating about the day in a state of thankfulness for all the fabulous things in my life!

Today I'm grateful for attracting to me the things I needed this week (example above!) The week has really just flowed along, with no dramas, and everyone in my household has been happy and getting along - which we usually do now that I think about it! Lol.

I'm grateful for the opportunities that are starting to flow into my life, now that I am opening up to them. I'm grateful for realising how easy it is to create my own opportunites.
I know I can ask others for what I want, if they say no, that's ok too. I'm not taking it personally or letting fear (of rejection) stop me from asking.

I'm grateful for feeling so positive all the time! I feel so great, really. Nothing super wonderful has happened...although, I think the change in my thoughts and attitude is kind of super wonderful, so...I have more energy, more bounce, and more to give :)

I'm grateful for money in the bank, food on the table, a roof over my head. In reality I have so much more than that, but I'm so thankful to have my basic needs met.

I'm grateful that it's the weekend! :) I'm going to read some, catch up with a couple of friends, and just enjoy what I have in my life. It's a sunny day with gloriously blue skies out this morning - my heart just lifts when I see it!

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend too...

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

26 Jan

My Gratitude

Happy Australia Day!!
Today I'm very, very grateful thatI live in this wonderful country I adopted. I love it here.
The people, the beaches, the lifestyle - it's all quite marvellous. I feel very belssed and extremely lucky :)

I'm grateful for my not so little boy. My son Harry turned 14 yesterday, and I can't believe he's growing up so fast. He is my youngest, and lives in NZ with his dad, so I don't get to see him as much as I would like to. It also means that when I do see him he is another foot taller every time! Lol.
He's a lovely boy though, and I can't wait to see him at Easter!

I'm feeling very very grateful for the knowledge that our thoughts create our lives. It has struck me more so this week, returning to an office environnment. I'm thankful that I can remove myself from the negativity that most people carry around with them. I will just keep shining and carry on! :)

I'm thankful to be spending time with my family today. We always have loads of fun when we get together, and who else would I rather celebrate Australia Day with!

I'm grateful that Brooklyn has started her last year of school. It's exciting for her, and for me too. Once she finishes up this year we are moving to the beach and I'm giddy like a schoolgirl over that thought! Lol.
I may be biased here, but I think I just might have the three best kids ever...

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

23 Jan

My Gratitude

This weekend I'm grateful for lots of things...

Having a day out with my girls - lots of chocolate at Max Brenner's then off to the movies to see Burlesque. We all loved the movie, and it was a great girl's day out!

Sleeping well. I love my bed (I may have mentioned this before) and I look forward to the end of the day when I can sink into it and drift off to sleep with happy thoughts and visualisations.

Having dinner cooked for me tonight by Gabbie. A beautiful spaghetti meal with lots of parmesan - yummo!

Summer. I'm lucky enough to live in a glorious country, and although it gets hot, I love the blue, blue skies and the sunlight. I also appreciate the choice of air-conditioning (which I only use when it gets completely unbearable, which isn't often), and ceiling fans are also a fabulous invention.

I'm grateful for being surrounded by fun, happy people. It's just how I want to live :)

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Wow, only 8 more sleeps and January is over! It has made me think and take stock of what has been going on with my life this month, and started me looking forward to my goals for February.

So this month I started it all with a mini holiday, ran in my first 5 kilometre fun run - in the time I wanted, secured a full-time job, decluttered my pantry, and made a vision board (actually I made three - a real one and two online).
I've read about six books (all positive), made a fair few new friends, went to a training course, joined an online Mastermind Group, went to the movies, booked in my first Body Shop party, and gave myself the first pedicure of 2011 :)
I've been out for lunch a couple of times, had some awesome telephone conversations with friends, I've been to the beach, and to the library, and remembered to feel grateful every day. I spent time with my nephew, my sister, and my lovely daughters, celebrated my mum's birthday, and will remember my son's birthday in a couple of days too.
I've spent January positive, focused, motivated and eager to learn!

What's ahead for February then? More of the same and then some!

My goals are:

To run a whole 5 km (I'm currently having to walk some of it!).
To hold at least five Body Shop parties with total sales over $3500.
To sponsor at least one person into Body Shop At Home and give them the opportunity to earn some extra money.
To do my new job well and earn an extra 20% in commission on top of my wages.
To keep studying trading.
To read four positive motivational books. (I have an hour+ bus journey each morning and night..plenty of time to read!).
To save 15% of my income from all sources.
To get up at 4am on weekday mornings to go to the gym.
To go to the pool every day after work to swim laps.
To finish my Body Blitz on a winning note!
To take my lunch to work every day - healthy and cheap!

Bring it on!!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

21st Jan

My Gratitutde

Today I'm gratfeul for:
Spending time with my mum and sister for mum's birthday.
A lovely lunch out on a Friday - what a treat!
Getting some new Body Shop catalogues in the mail - they are gorgeous!
Getting a little bit of work done on my business.
Friday.  The weekend coming up. Beautiful weather to play in. Freshly mowed lawns. Purple pens.

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Friday, January 21, 2011

20th Jan

My Gratitude

I'm grateful for a day spent learning new things and getting me fired up to create a successful business in 2011. I'm excited to be starting a full-time job, plus starting a business with The Body Shop at Home. I love Body Shop products, so it won't be difficult to be playing with them all the time!

I'm thankful for the opportunities that get offered to me. I have awesome friends who think of me, and it makes me feel that I am very blessed.

I'm grateful that I'm becoming more adventurous. I like that there are things I will do now that I wouldn't have even considered six months ago.

I'm grateful for sunny mornings filled with birdsong. Getting out of bed is bliss on days like this.

I'm thankful for a day well-spent, new friends made, and everyone happy.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

19th Jan

My Gratitude

Today I think I'm most grateful for my growing confidence in myself and my abilities to create the life I dream of.  Life is just getting better and better every day, and I am feeling a little in awe of just how great it is when you can get into the right mindset.
Much, much gratitude for those who come along to teach me.

I'm grateful for the time I got to spend with my four year old nephew today. He is such a cutie and growing up so fast - he starts Prep School on Monday! My sister can't quite believe it either I don't think :)

I'm thankful that Brooke had a great time at Dreamworld with her friends today and got home nice and safe :) It's always a little scary as a parent when your child is out with friends who can drive now! More kids who have grown up so fast. Lol.

I'm grateful for the simple fact that it's raining and I have no laundry on the clothesline.

I'm thankful that I'm learning (slowly, slowly) the art of organising my life. It's taken me a while, but my mother says we are late bloomers in our family!

Just feeling that life is awesome today.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

18th Jan

18 days and two goals down! Life is good!!

My Gratitude

Today I am very grateful to have secured myself that full-time job I was after by the end of January. I applied onine yesterday, got a call this morning, went for an interview this afternoon and was offered the position on the spot. Not a bad days work I'd say!
I will be working in sales for a removal company - work I have done before, and it still surprises me how good I am at it. I had always thought I was a lousy salesperson, but I'm not! Anyway, I am thankful for the work.

I'm grateful that I made it safely home while driving through a horrendous storm this afternoon. Lightning, thunder, hail and torrential rain. Not fun, but myself and the car are fine.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to meet new people all the time - the internet is such a great tool for connecting with people! I love making new friends :)

Although my head is telling me that I should be at the gym, I'm grateful my body knows better. For some reason I am feeling exhausted and just can't face the thought of a workout today. I think it's good to have a rest occasionally, to make sure the body doesn't get overworked...and I'm thankful too for my great run time from last night!

I'm grateful to be sitting here writing this while my gorgeous younger daughter cooks dinner for me. Nuf said!

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Monday, January 17, 2011

17th Jan

Oh dear..I lost a couple of days over the weekend!
That's ok, I'm not going to stress...life is meant for living, and I can always blog a day or so late.

So we are into week three of the New Year, and I have to say, things are going well for me. I'm so much more positive these days, which I personally find great - hopefully those who are around me on a regular basis are feeling the love too! Lol.

I am on a 31 day mission to raise my energy. To do this there are some things I am doing every day - things that make me feel fabulous, like meditation, gratitude, listening to (and singing along to) music I love, exercising, eating clean, reading/listening to positive motivation and cleaning and decluttering my home.
Other things I can do are bathing by candlelight (a personal favourite!) going to the beach for some fresh sea air (which also keeps me on track for my goal of moving there at the end of the year), and spending time with amazing people.

I spent a little time at one of my favourite beaches yesterday afternoon - the energy is so great and uplifting! I forget how much I love the beach sometimes...living so far from the coast can be hard.

But anyway, on to...

My Gratitude

Today I'm so thankful to have Brooklyn safely back home with us. She is such a happy soul, and both Gabbie and I miss her when she isn't here - and we probably appreciate her more after she's been a way for a while! She is still adjusting back to Australian time - it's quite unnerving to see her up so early in the morning! Lol...not like her at all. But it's good to see her appetite hasn't diminished - she is still eating everything in sight.

I'm thankful I got to spend some time at the beach yesterday. I have been making a Vision Board, and I realised that I didn't have my beachside home on there!
I just love the energy there - so many people taking advantage of the glorious weather and setting to walk, cycle or jog along the beachfront path. A great place to watch the world go by, and I can't wait to be living there and experiencing it every day!

I'm grateful for a Saturday night spent watching movies with Gabbie and her best friend. Both utterly gorgeous girls and it was a relaxing and pleasant way to spend some time.

I'm thankful for waking up on this Monday morning to a beautiful sunny day - just perfect for anything we choose to do!

I'm grateful to be living in a country full of generous annd giving folk. People have been amazing after these floods, giving so much - not just money and things, but their time to help clean up. It is a beautiful thing to see, and it restores my faith in human nature.

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

14th Jan

My Gratitude

I'm grateful for libraries. And books.
I love to read. If I had to buy all the books I read, I would have nothing else. Nowadays the only books I buy are positive, motivational types that I will read over and over. Fiction is actually off the reading list this year, as I can spend way too much time buried in someone elses world, and this year it's all about MY world!

I'm thankful for long phone calls with friends.
The internet is great, don't get me wrong, but there is nothing like really connecting with people, and if I can't see them in person, a phone call is the next best thing! You can convey more in a call and delve deeper into subjects than you ever can with email or text.
Did I mention I really love my friends?

I'm grateful for a beautiful, fine day. It meant I could get out and hang my laundry on the clothesline - one of my favourite things to do, and the only way I have of getting my laundry dry. I do not own a clothes dryer and at this stage don't have any intention of getting one. (I feel quite smug about this.)  Give me sunshine anyday!

I'm grateful for a body that does what I ask it to. I am just enjoying running so much at the moment. It makes me feel great. I can also train to make my body stronger, faster, leaner. Doesn't get much better than that.

I'm grateful for hot showers. Even in the height of summer I like my showers warm. I'm just not a cold shower kind of gal.
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Friday, January 14, 2011

13th Jan

Although this is Thursday's post, I'm actually writing this early Friday morning...went to bed very early last night and just plain forgot to blog!

My Gratitude

I'm feeling very thankful that the sun is out and flood waters in Brisbane at least, are starting to slowly recede. There is going to be a massive clean up needed, but it is heart-warming to see how people are pulling together at this time.

I'm grateful for time at home by myself so I can crank up the music and pretend I'm a rock star! Lol.
I love the way music raises my energy. And singing along at the top of my lungs is just the best. The neighbours may not like it, but I'm going to do this more often!

I'm thankful for the book I'm currently reading "What I Didn't Learn At School But Wish I Had" by Jamie McIntyre. Another successful person sharing knowledge and strategies to improve my life, and assist me in this, my year of change.

I'm grateful for my home. I probably don't mention this one often enough. I'm lucky to live in a lovely 4 bedroom house, with 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms and all the mod cons. I have the best landlord, who comes and mows the lawns and keeps the yard looking beautiful, and I so appreciate all of this every day.

I'm grateful that Brooke is coming home in two days! She has been in NZ for a month, and I'm looking forward to having her home again. We have missed her.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

12th Jan

I probably shouldn't be so focused on all the devastation happening here in Queensland, what with the Law of Attraction and all, but when something like this is on your doorstep it's pretty hard to ignore.
It has been going on for days - no, weeks - and it isn't over yet, with the Brisbane river yet to reach peak levels.

I have been watching footage on the television this afternoon of the city and suburbs. Aerial footage, which just slams it home in no uncertain terms how much water there is and how many properties and people affected.

There is one thing I have learned from this disaster.
Although I was born in another country, I chose to make this place my home.
Queensland is my home, and Brisbane is my city. My children grew up here. We love this place with a passion...I'm devastated to see this beautiful city under water, but I know she'll bounce back better than ever.

So here is my truth.
I'm no longer from New Zealand.
I am a Queenslander.

And I can't describe how much gratitude I feel for that today.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

11th Jan

Oh my...so much devastation with the floods here in Queensland.
My heart and prayers go out to all those who have lost loved ones, homes, pets, income. It is so, so sad.
Please join with me in praying that those who are still missing are safe.

My Gratitude

I am so grateful that myself and my family and friends are all safe and well. Although the worst is not yet over in Brisbane and surrounds, so far, all is well in my Universe. I am thankful that my home isn't threatened by rising flood waters, and that the rain seems to be easing a little tonight.

I am grateful for all my caring friends on Facebook and the sharing of information to help people know what has been happening over the course of the day today.
The Queensland Police website has been truly fantastic also.

I'm grateful for two great books received in the post today from a friend...more assistance on meeting my goals for the year!

I'm thankful for my lovely family and friends and for having a great support network in my life. It's nice to know these people are always there for me if I need them.

I'm grateful for my bed.
I love my bed.

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Monday, January 10, 2011

10th Jan

My Gratitude

Helloo my lovelies!
Once again, I have lots to be grateful for today, so here goes...

I'm thankful for the gym. Yes I truly am! Sometimes it can take a bit to get me there, but I always leave feeling better than when I went in!
Over the Xmas break I went once in 2 1/2 weeks, and I was feeling very de-motivated. I'm now back into the swing of it, and although I may be hurting a teensy little bit, I'm feeling pretty fantastic and well on my way to winning that Body Blitz Challenge next month!!

I'm grateful for vision boards. I think they are such a powerful tool in manifesting the things we want.
Today Gabbie and I spent time putting our 2011 boards together...it's exciting to see what is on there and know that it will soon be here for real!
On mine, I have lots of health and fitness, trading and money, and a few cool little gadgets I would like (an e-reader and food processor top of the list). I've also put a few lovely pics of France :) would be a nice holiday I think...and I'm a desperate Francophile.

I'm thankful that we aren't too badly flooded here where I live...there is certainly plenty of water around, but we are nowhere near to the awful floods up in the north of Queensland and over in Western Australia. My heart goes out to all those affected, and I will keep giving thanks that we are safe.

I'm grateful for fresh fruit and veges. Now that I'm back on track for my heath and fitness goals, I am loving the gorgeous, colourful salads I can put together for my dinner, and the scrumptious summer fruits I can eat for snacks and dessert...I think tonight it will be a moroccan chicken salad with some wild rice and a beautiful peach to finish off...mmmmmm.

I'm extremely grateful to a good friend, one who is doing everything he can to help me with one of my goals for 2011. He's a pretty great person, and it also happens to be his birthday today. I don't know if he reads this but just in case...Happy Birthday Duane!
Thanks for keeping me on track and kicking my butt when I need it - you rock ;)

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

9th Jan

I am feeling fantastic today my friends!
Why?
Because my first goal for the year has been achieved!
This morning I woke at 5am, made myself a substantial breakfast of oatbran and banana, and headed out into the inclement weather to participate in my very first fun run.
I had a ball! I had a goal time that I wanted to run my 5 kilometres in, and I achieved it, I got to talk to some really lovely, positive and motivated people, and even made a new friend! A morning well-spent I'd say.
And afterwards I called in to see my lovely friends Linda and Pieter who made me the most divine organic salad (with the best smoked salmon I have ever tasted) for lunch...life is great!

I am now planning more races, and more training. I want to improve my time, and my distance - need to be running a fast 10k, because I discovered this morning that is where all the hot guys are! LOL.
I'm even thinking about trying to start a running group here in my little town - will put some feelers out and see what sort of interest is out there.

And so, on to....

My Gratitude

Obviously my first one is that I'm grateful to have achieved my first goal for 2011. It's the best feeling, especially so soon into the year.

Related to the first, I'm grateful it was cool and drizzly while I was running, and that the downpours were before and after my run!

I'm very thankful for coming home to a lovely clean kitchen, thanks to the delightful Gabbie. One less thing I have to do today!

I'm going to be grateful for all this rain we have been having - if only for the excuse to stay at home all cozy and snuggly.

I'm thankful on Miss Brooklyn's behalf that she has made the U19's Premier League netball team.Well done Brooke - have a kick-butt year with your new coach!

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

8th Jan

Can you believe we are into the second week of the new year already? Goodness, time really does fly when you're having fun!

My Gratitude

I'm so thankful that even after nearly 3 weeks of not going to the gym, I can still run 5k's without feeling too much pain. Which is good because tomorrow I am running in my very first fun run! Very excited to be hitting my first goal of the year. I have already started to look for the next one, and am looking to build on that 5k's slowly but surely.

I'm grateful for my 42" plasma tv, my dvd player and my very comfy couch for turning my lounge room into my very favourite place to watch movies. Add some pillows, a quilt to snuggle under and a snack and it's very close to heaven! I love to watch movies...funny, romantic, action, and especially old Hollywood musicals (I've said it before I know, but bring back Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire!). It's so satisfying to be able to drift away into another world for a couple of hours.

I'm grateful that in only one week and one day, my younger daughter is returning from her month-long sojourn to NZ. Every Christmas time she heads off to visit her father and brother, and it gets v e r y quiet around here! I enjoy the peace but am definitely looking forward to having her home. She has a personality all her own.

I'm also very grateful to my ex for doing such a good job of raising our son. Harry has been living with him for three years now, and he is so settled and happy. Although I miss Harry always, I know he is in the best place for him right now. And I can't wait for him to come visit again...

I'm thankful for the gadgets that bring me joy. My computer, sewing machine, washing machine (when it's not raining, I love doing laundry...I hope it stops raining soon), dishwasher (because in all weather I loathe doing the dishes), and mobile phone. Oh and the hot water heater. Hot water is superb. And I know they aren't gadgets and I hate doing dishes, but I really love tea-towels.
These things generally rock my world, and make my life ever so slightly lovelier.

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Friday, January 7, 2011

Jan 7th

My Gratitude

Let's see...
Today I am grateful for a lovely night in at home last night with my sweet eldest daughter, watching movies and sharing a cheese and fruit platter. It just reinforced to me how much I enjoy my home and those who share it with me.

I am also extremely grateful to have mobile phone reception! I did without my phone for 10 days while I was house sitting - something of a record for me.  Now I'm home I can catch up with my favourite people :)

I'm thankful for feeling like I'm re-discovering who I am, the things I love and those little things that make me feel joy and smile with delight. Things like mis-matched vintage crockery and cutlery, candles that smell goooood,  vintage linens, pretty things, beautiful words. And now all I have to do is reconcile that, with the girl who wants to make bucketloads of money...easy! Lol.

I'm grateful for my friends. I may be biased but I happen to think I have the best friends in the world. They are scattered all over the place, but I love being connected with them. They make me laugh, they frustrate me, they teach me, they support me, they push me, they always tell me what they think whether I want to hear it or not, they accept me, they love me, and they are always there for me.
Some I have been friends with for more years than I care to remember, some I have met recently, some I haven't met at all except through an internet connection. It doesn't matter though, they are all pretty darn fantastic.
Could I ask for anything more? I don't think so.

And today I'm grateful for another day to learn new things. As always.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

6th Jan

My Gratitude

Well, I'm trying very hard to be grateful for all the rain :)
The bright spot in this is surely we can't be in a drought anymore? I can have a nice long shower without guilt!

I'm ever so thankful to be at home. Sweet home! So thankful that I am giving her a spruce up and rearranging things - one of my favourite past-times. I will go out and buy some flowers later to say thank you for this lovely roof over my head.

I'm grateful for music. It's something that can change my mood instantly - and always for the better. Today I'm loving Lisa Mitchell, John Mayer, Kate Ceberano, Madeleine Peyroux, Pink Martini and the extremely groovy Jason Mraz.

I'm grateful for lots of scrumptious fabric waiting to be made into gorgeous quilts. And even more grateful for the urge to embroider and sew. Must pick up my machine from the doctor before the urge leaves again!

I'm thankful that I'll be sleeping in my own beautiful bed tonight. I love my bed, it's one of my favourite places to be. I sleep in it, read in it, dream in it, write in it. I don't do computery stuff in it though, because I like my bedroom to be more of a boudoir (did you know it means 'sulking room') and so don't take technology in there. There's always plenty of books and candles though. *sigh*
Maybe I'll have a nap, just to remind me how wonderful it really is...

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

5th Jan

My Gratitude

I'm so thankful and looking forward to going home tomorrow! I certainly haven't appreciated my home as much as I should have and this time away has given me a new perspective, which is nice.

I'm grateful for my kids. They are pretty amazing, and I probably don't tell them that nearly enough. But I appreciate how well they get on together and with me - gotta love a harmonious family life :)

I'm so very grateful to the wonderful people who choose to share their strategies for success. There are some fantastic authors and bloggers and just plain lovely people out there who are selflessly giving of themselves to help others achieve their goals.

I'm thankful for the internet. For the friendships and connections that develop online. For the information at my fingertips. For the opportunities it provides. Awesome stuff.

I'm grateful for my creativity. I may not nurture it as much as I would like, but it's always there in the background if I need it, and when I call on it, provides me with some beautiful ideas.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

4th Jan

Seems like a quieter time today - the huge excitement of the first couple of days of the year have settled down a little. I need to ensure I keep my momentum going.

My Gratitude

After giving thanks for coffee yesterday, I have run out of beans, so I am going to take this opportunity to be grateful for having to drink green tea instead. So many benefits and I love how refreshing it is.

I am extremely grateful for receiving a copy of Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich." Although I have listened to it on ipod, I really wanted a copy to refer to whenever I feel the need, and my delightful daughter bought me the book as a belated Christmas present. I love Napoleon Hill, he was an amazing person!

I'm thankful that it has stopped raining for now, and although it is overcast, it's not too hot and humid, and there is a little breeze.

I'm grateful to have my senses. I can see, hear, smell, touch and taste, as well as feel with my heart. I have my own fully-functioning guidance system and as long as I listen to that I will never go wrong. It's so good to know that we come into this world equipped with everything we need to make our lifes memorable and amazing, we just have to remember to trust in ourselves.

I'm thankful that right now I'm having an internal argument with myself - the real me is telling my ego that I AM good enough and I CAN do the things I want to do. I'm not a fraud for wanting to be successful and inspirational.
I love the real me! Ego, you can go jump!

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Monday, January 3, 2011

Jan 3rd

Wow. I can't believe we are only three days into the year. It feels like so much has happened already!

But first, My Gratitude

Today I am so thankful for being shown that my thoughts create my life. I have skirted around this for a long time now, knowing it, but maybe not believing it. Now I have turned it into a belief the benefits are flowing thick and fast! I have never felt better about my life, and my life has never felt better - it's a beautiful circle.

I am grateful that in only three more days I get to go home. I have been house sitting since the 21st of December, and it has been so lovely to have such a long time to myself, to reflect and work on my head, but I'm looking forward to being back in my own space and getting stuck into some work. Roll on Thursday!

I'm incredibly grateful to have somehow managed to become a part of AIM2011 led by the lovely Sarah Prout. This is a mastermind group of some of the most positive, motivated and talented women I have come across on the net! I know I will benefit from just basking in their combined glory :) Sarah herself is an inspiration, and I am extremely thankful to have stumbled across her.

I am grateful for good coffee. Nothing further needs to be said on that one.

I am so grateful for good friends. The exchange of ideas and energies and the sharing of love I have with those people closest to me is as essential as breathing to me.

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You may call me Miss Manifest!
I am completely amazed that only two days ago I wrote my list of things I want to have come into my life for this year. Mostly with no idea what, where or how those things were going to happen.
One of my goals is "to inspire, motivate and assist women to create their best lives."
This is the biggest thing on my list to me, and the one I had the least idea about. All I know is that it's something I'm passionate about.
Well, yesterday I was chatting to a good friend, who has asked me to be her coach/motivator to help her achieve her weight-loss goal. She said I inspired her to do something about it and she is so ready for the change.
I'm super excited about this! And not just because I get to start on my way towards my big goal for the year, but because she is my friend, and I get to help her.
I'm feeling challenged and pumped and can't wait to get to work on this - I know that this is the start of a whole new life for her and I'm so privileged that she asked me to come along on her journey.

So, three days into the new year and it's going GREAT! I am loving this so much...bring me more!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

January 2nd

My Gratitude

I slept in this morning, and woke up to the sounds of...the country. It was lovely to hear the crickets and frogs (it had been raining last night), and not to hear any cars, trucks or people.
This morning I am feeling so thankful for the books I read. I am currently reading The Vortex by Esther & Jerry Hicks, and I am grateful to be getting so much from it - some real 'aha' moments, and lots of feeling wonderful too!
I couldn't go very far into a new year without putting down in words the joy I get from my children. They are truly wonderful kids and I am so blessed to have them in my life. I'm not a perfect mother by any  means, but they accept me and love me anyway.
I am also grateful to have some incredible friends. Each and every one of them is different, but they all enrich my life to an amazing degree. I'm looking forward to sharing more with them this year, and welcoming new friends into my life also.
And finally this morning I am thankful for the feeling of utter well-being that is flowing through me. It's truly marvellous to experience, and I will be holding on to it for the rest of my life!

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I am happy to report that life is starting to flow. I am taking small steps to action my big dreams, and I am trusting that what is coming into my life is exactly what I need.
I am keeping my thoughts and words positive and staying in the frame of mind I need and want to be in.
I feel as if I am finally starting to "get' it! It's an exciting time..very soon I will see some tangible results of my powerful thoughts. In the meantime I will keep those thoughts positive and happy - for no other reason than it makes me feel great!


Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!

So it begins.
My year of change. In truth it began much earlier, when I made the decision to change my life. And already I have expanded my paradigm, and I am excited for the huge expansion that I know (and feel) is coming over the next 12 months.
Onward and upwards and forever happy!

First things first...

My Gratitude.

This morning I am feeling so thankful for so many things. That I have woken up with another opportunity to make this day count. That I have an amazing, creative mind. That I have been given the chance to spend some time with myself, to begin to discover what I really really want out of my life. That when I look around there are so many wonderful people willing to share their knowledge. That I understand I need to surround myself with the people I wish to be like. That the people I wish to be like are happy to allow me into their lives.
I am in awe of the power of the human mind today. Completely. I love that so many people are excited and positive about their futures today. I can't wait to see where this year will lead the ones closest to me.

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Today being the first day of the year I am going to write a list of what I want from this 12 months worth of brand new slate I have been given. (This could be a long list!)

My Hopes, Dreams and Goals for 2011.

To learn how to day trade. I want to learn about eminis trading and forex trading. I want this to become one of my large sources of income this year.

To become a respected blogger with lots of followers. I will blog every day both here and at Seaside Magic.

To inspire, motivate and assist women to create their best lives. I am especially interested in reaching single mothers on welfare and teaching them that there are better choices.

To create multiple streams of passive income. At least 3 by the end of this year. I want to earn $150,000 this year.

To have $50,000 in my investment bank by the end of the year.

To live a wealthy and abundant lifestyle.

To move to the beach at the end of the year.

To own a red Peugeot 308cc convertible :) zoom zoom!

To be in a healthy, happy and loving relationship with a wonderful man who accepts me for who I am.

To be a positive and motivated person. I will remember that I can control the way I feel. I will act, not react.

To take action on my dreams and create my best, most abundant life!

To read or listen to something positive or motivating every single day. To practise Gratitude every single day.

To treat my body the way it needs to be treated to allow me to live my best life. I will eat well and exercise.

To run 5km in under 30 minutes.

To run a 10km race.

To weight train at least twice a week.

It feels good to think about what I want from this year and to write it down. And it's now out there for everyone to see. Bring it on!