“A man without a plan for the day is lost before he starts.” ~ Lewis K. Bendele
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8 KJV)
It’s Monday Again! You survived the weekend and now it is time to get back into the grind of another week. Whether you are self employed or employed by corporate America, the results, responses, actions, and reactions of this day are all YOUR choice. You get to CHOOSE how your day will go, not your boss, not your co-worker, not your husband, not your wife, not your children, not your parents, not your siblings, not even the person that cut you off in traffic this morning! The choice is yours in how you “CHOOSE” to respond…and keep in mind; the way you respond will determine your mood and in turn will most likely determine your day!
Today CHOOSE to make it a GREAT day in spite of yesterday, the other day or just this morning for that matter. What’s past is past and cannot be changed. When you set your mind on “I get to” instead of thinking “I have to”, oh what a difference it will make in your day! One of my best friends and I set personal goals each Sunday of simple goals that we want to achieve or work towards during the week. We check back in with each other mid-week to hold each other accountable for completing those goals. We then go over them the following Sunday and discuss our progress before we give each other our new goals for the upcoming week. Our goals are simple such as; reading God’s Word at least 20-minutes a day, smiling more, walking at least one day, getting out to enjoy nature, watching our attitude, complimenting someone daily, or even helping a stranger in need. Being able to strive for these small daily goals makes a difference in the choices I make during the week.
It really IS up to you. You can't control the external circumstances of your life…the bad news, the interruptions, the unexpected problems, various quandaries, etc. But you can control your response to them. So each morning when you wake up CHOOSE to have a good day, announce it out loud! Tell whoever is listening…today is a good day because I CHOOSE it to be!
If you are not sure how to start, see the Life’s Daily Menu by Ed Foreman below…then you CHOOSE which day you want to have!
~ God Bless,
Angela
Today CHOOSE to make it a GREAT day in spite of yesterday, the other day or just this morning for that matter. What’s past is past and cannot be changed. When you set your mind on “I get to” instead of thinking “I have to”, oh what a difference it will make in your day! One of my best friends and I set personal goals each Sunday of simple goals that we want to achieve or work towards during the week. We check back in with each other mid-week to hold each other accountable for completing those goals. We then go over them the following Sunday and discuss our progress before we give each other our new goals for the upcoming week. Our goals are simple such as; reading God’s Word at least 20-minutes a day, smiling more, walking at least one day, getting out to enjoy nature, watching our attitude, complimenting someone daily, or even helping a stranger in need. Being able to strive for these small daily goals makes a difference in the choices I make during the week.
It really IS up to you. You can't control the external circumstances of your life…the bad news, the interruptions, the unexpected problems, various quandaries, etc. But you can control your response to them. So each morning when you wake up CHOOSE to have a good day, announce it out loud! Tell whoever is listening…today is a good day because I CHOOSE it to be!
If you are not sure how to start, see the Life’s Daily Menu by Ed Foreman below…then you CHOOSE which day you want to have!
~ God Bless,
Angela
MENU
HOW TO MAKE A “TERRIFIC” DAY
| APPETIZER Awaken Early Inspirational Reading Early Morning Walk or Run Devotion & Thanksgiving Brief Regular Exercise Positive Cassette Tape Message Shower & Readiness ENTREE Nourishing Breakfast (25%) Multi-Vitamin + E + C + A Wholesome, Positive Thoughts Pleasant Greetings to All Give Sincere Appreciation Listen More, Talk Less Plan for the Day & Future Do One Task at a Time See Your Work as Pleasurable Moderate Lunch (50%) Work/Rest/Work/Rest Count Your Blessings Play & Relaxation Moderation & Temperance Reasonable Dinner (25%) DESSERT Review Your Accomplishments Prayer Relax & Sleep | FARE Appreciation for Life Good News Immediately Smiles & Enthusiasm Recognition & Expectation Vibrant Health & Strong Body Vision & Encouragement Freshness & Anticipation FARE Alertness, Energy, Vitality Energy, Vitality, Immunity Accomplishment & Wealth Many Friends & Happiness Love, Honor & Cooperation Respect, Approval, Knowledge Creativity & Organization Accomplish Greatly Outstanding Achievement Alive, Alert & Awake Prosperity & Satisfaction (MCR) Abundance, Love & Serenity Happiness & Enjoyment Clear, Calm & Organized Comfortable & Relaxed FARE Peace of Mind & Success Homage & Self-Confidence Sweet Dreams & Full Life |
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HOW TO MAKE A “TERRIBLE” DAY
| APPETIZER Awaken Late (Have to Rush) Go Get Newspaper (Like a Dog) Digest Bad News on the Run No Devotion or Inspiration No Exercise Radio or Television Report Too Late to Get Bath ENTREE No Breakfast or Coffee & Donut Cigarette, Candy, Cola Negative, Derogatory Thoughts Unfriendly & Ugly to Others Criticize, Condemn & Complain Dictate, Direct & Demand No Plans for the Day or Future Tackle Everything at Once See Your Job as Necessary Evil Lunch-Greasy & Hurried Work/Work/Work/Work Curse Life & Gripe No Play & No Relaxation Indulgence & Dissipation Dinner-Drink & Eat Heavy DESSERT Worry, Fret & Be Tense No Prayer of Thanksgiving Stay Uptight & Poor Sleep "Life’s Daily Menu" created by Ed Foreman, All Rights Reserved | FARE Anxiety & Bitterness Mostly Bad News Feel Bad & Get Mad Low Spirit, Easily Offended Sluggish, Tired & Run Down Disaster, Trouble & Despair Sleepy, Stinky & Unkempt FARE Hungry, Mean & Nervous Hacking Cough, Indigestion Problems & Depression Few or No Friends Condemnation, No Love Disrespect & Ridicule Disorganized & Sour Confusion & Disorder Barely Get By Drowsy, Gassy & Dull Little Money & Fatigue Poverty, Hate & Worry Tension & Frustration Illness, Tired, No Confidence Burp, Barf & Nightmares FARE Sickness, Fear & Failure Selfish, Resentful & Jealous Bad Dreams & Half-Life |
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