Choosing wholesome food keeps your body and mind healthy

I am happier and more productive when I am healthier. For this reason, I make positive choices for the best of my body, mind, and spirit.

I start by eating right. Even though it takes longer and may cost a little more, my body deserves quality foods that will help me be healthier, feel better, and even live a more prosperous life. I am a part of nature and I choose to eat as close to nature as possible, choosing whole, fresh foods whenever I can.

I have let go of my craving for processed foods because I know cravings subside after a few short days of healthy eating.

I also choose to exercise regularly. It doesn’t have to be a formal program at the gym, but it can be something as simple as walking with my partner or children after dinner. I make a point of getting my body moving each day.

I exercise my mind. Although, there’s nothing wrong with the occasional television show, I feed my mind primarily with books, programs and discussion that allow me to learn and grow.

I also nourish my soul with regular communion with my Creator. No matter how busy I am, I take a few minutes each day for prayer and meditation. I meet regularly with other spiritually minded people because I know, together, we can help each other achieve greater depth and understanding.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1.    Am I taking the time to eat food that is good for my body?
2.    Have I fed my mind anything nutritious lately?
3.    Do I make time for prayer and meditation?

Time is my friend. I work with it, enjoy it, respect it, and make the best of it.

While I have an abundance of time in my life, I choose to both enjoy and respect this wonderful gift.

I have so much I want to accomplish and, by planning carefully, I can ensure that I have the time to do everything I desire.

Thinking of time as an hourglass is not representative of the way I view time.  Instead, I imagine all of the sands of time spread throughout an enormous desert.  I can see time extend in every direction.  I know that I have the time to accomplish everything I desire.

You CAN use your time effectively.

I place priorities on the goals in my life.  The things I most want to accomplish are given my attention first.  This allows me to make sure I have the time to do the things that are most dear to me.

Certain tasks in my life may need to be completed in a limited time frame and I accept that.  I give myself deadlines and I stick to them.  This ensures that I do not waste my valuable time.

When I work with time and respect it, I have the ability to balance my life.  Giving myself the time to pursue my personal desires, to fulfill my work responsibilities, and to devote attention to my family are important uses of my time.  Learning how to balance my time is important.

I am thankful to have found a friendship with time.  By making the most of the time I am given, I am able to make the best life for my loved ones and myself.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1.    Have I prioritized the goals in my life so that I can make time for the things that are most important to me?
2.    How can I remove time wasters from my life?
3.    Do I respect and value the time I have been given?

I am better prepared for anything that comes my way because my eye is on the details.

I am able to accomplish more in my day because I am organized and I stay focused on the task at hand. This helps me stay productive, regardless of what springs up in my day.

My life works smoothly because I am able to effectively prioritize everything in my life, from work to family and everything in between, including time especially carved out for me.

I am able to focus on the task at hand without worrying about what’s next or what I may be forgetting. I am able to re-arrange my schedule without losing hope or patience because I am flexible. And I know I am not forgetting anything because I choose to proactively organize and prioritize my life.

Today, I give myself the gift of an organized, yet flexible schedule. In doing so, I am able to relax and focus more than ever before. I can work more efficiently and my life becomes more productive because I am well prepared and focused.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Have I taken the time to organize my schedule today?
2. How have my organizational skills helped me with my focus?
3. How has prioritizing my schedule helped me in my daily activities?

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My life is full of peace and happiness because I am pursuing my purpose in life. I am confident that I am on the right path because I use and develop the interests and talents that my Creator has instilled in me.

I have let go of the notion that I should be something I was not created to be. When I focus on developing my own natural talents, I achieve peace and a sense of harmony.

I am productive because I am working within the perimeters of my own personality.

I admire others and learn from their experiences. I glean strategies for success and decide whether or not they would suit me. But I reject the idea that anyone else’s path is more important than my own.

A healthy family, community, or society has a variety of different roles and functions, each one vital to the well-being of the whole. Some are more visible than others and some tend to garner more applause, but all are equally important.

I let go of the temptation to do things just to receive the applause of others. Instead, I focus on developing my true self, knowing that this is what makes me most productive and brings me peace and happiness.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Am I trying to adopt someone else’s purpose in life?
2. Whose approval am I seeking by my actions?
3. What am I doing to fulfill my purpose in life?

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Embracing new opportunities brings positive change into my life.  I have the chance to experience personal growth and enlightenment by welcoming new joys each and every day.

I welcome adventure into my life.

Without experiencing something, I will never know the happiness it could bring into my life.  I am so grateful for the unexpected bliss that new opportunities offer.  I think of each new experience as an unopened present just waiting to be unwrapped.

When I think about the risks I have taken in my life, I realize the bountiful rewards I have received because I overcame uncertainty.

When I took a new job, I found new fulfillment in my work.  When I went on a first date, I gave myself the chance to find a life partner.  When I talked to a stranger, I invited a new friend into my life.  When I tried a new recipe, I discovered a great dish to share with my family.

My experiences make me a richer person, so I actively invite new opportunities into my life. After all, some of my best life stories began with a new experience.

I am so grateful for the gift of possibility.  New pleasures await me.  Not only do I welcome new opportunities into my life, but I also search out and embrace experiences with an open mind and a loving heart.

My open mind welcomes new opportunities into my life. I look forward to trying new things because I have a deep desire to expand my knowledge and experience new adventures.

Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What risks have I taken in life and how have I been rewarded by those risks?
2. Do I keep my mind open when I am presented with a new opportunity?
3. When I think of new opportunities, do I imagine each new experience as an unopened present?

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