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Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “the power of thoughts”.
I came across a quote that stated, “Don’t believe everything you think”. Don’t ask me who said it because it seems that many people on the Internet have. It’s something that I have been working on lately and it has proven to be extremely difficult. For example, if you think something, you don’t necessarily have to act on it. Thoughts can’t hurt us. Also, our thoughts don’t always match what the rest of the world sees/believes. In summary, thoughts are powerful and we can let them control us or we can see them for what they truly are-thoughts.
Not overthinking it,
Janine

Hello everyone,
Welcome back to Motivational Mondays! This week’s theme is “moderation”.
I continually grapple with maintaining balance in my life. I often bounce back and forth between deprivation and overindulgence. I look at everything that is wrong about a moment instead of just letting that moment be and experiencing it. During this holiday season, I encourage you to take the time to experience your family, your friends, your life free of stress and judgment.
I will not be sending out weekly emails but if something motivates me, I want to share it with all of you.
All in moderation,
Janine

Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “inclusion”.
It’s time that we broaden our perspectives, take someone else’s perspective, and encourage others to view the world from different perspectives. Recognize your audience. Recognize that your words and actions impact those around you. Listen with your whole body and not just one ear. Don’t be so consumed by superficial matters and venture deeper. Life is not about checking the boxes and doing everything according to a timeline. Life is not about maintaining the illusion of perfection. Appreciate the little victories! And also, if you are in a leadership role, pay attention to those around you, have real conversations, and show others that you genuinely care.
Like the Kid President Robby Novak proclaims, “Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.”
Please enjoy a pep talk by Robby Novak…

Group hug,
Janine

Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “staying grounded”.
From the book, Fear: Essential wisdom for getting through the storm” by Thich Nhat Hanh, he compares our emotions to a tree in a storm.
“When you look at a tree during a storm, you see that its branches and leaves are swaying back and forth violently in the strong wind. You have the impression that the tree will not be able to withstand the storm. You are like that when you’re gripped by a strong emotion. Like the tree, you feel vulnerable. You can break at any time. But if you direct your attention down to the trunk of the tree, you see things differently. You see that the tree is solid and deeply routed in the ground. If you focus your attention on the trunk of the tree, you realize that because the tree is firmly routed in the soil, it cannot be blown away”, Thich Nhat Hanh.
Sometimes our emotions feel so intense that we feel unable to manage them. Instead of riding out the storm by breathing, placing our feet firmly on the ground and telling ourselves that this emotion cannot last forever, we try to escape or avoid. This week, ride out the storm, sit with uncomfortable feelings and realize that emotions cannot hurt you.
With both feet on the ground,
Janine

Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “connections”.
I came across the following profound quote on Facebook…
“If you can’t see some part of yourself in every single person you encounter, then you’re not looking closely enough, at the person or at yourself,” Scott Stabile
We spend so much time focusing on what’s wrong, why we shouldn’t get along and what’s different, that there’s no room to establish deeper connections and have eye-opening conversations.
Keep your mind open to all differences and you may recognize that we all have more in common than you think.
Stay connected,
Janine

Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “when we stop avoiding…” When we stop avoiding our feelings and anxiety-provoking situations, that’s when we live truly and fully.
S.C. Lourie writes, “Be confused, it’s where you begin to learn new things. Be broken, it’s where you begin to heal. Be frustrated, it’s where you start to make more authentic decisions. Be sad, because if we are brave enough we can hear our heart’s wisdom through it. Be whatever you are right now. No more hiding. You are worthy, always”.
See and be seen,
Janine

Hi everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday theme is “walk a mile (in someone else’s shoes)”. I participated in two walks this weekend, Saturday for Pancreatic Cancer and Sunday for AIDS. I found the weather to be quite symbolic. Saturday it rained for the entire walk. Although we were wet and cold, the rain felt cathartic. Sunday it was sunny because everyone deserves a little sunshine when they are battling these gloomy diseases. Thank you to everyone I walked with- family, friends, and kind souls I met along the way. Thank you to the stranger who gave my grandmother an umbrella. Walking is a wonderful way to show your support and be surrounded by supportive people.
I encourage everyone to pick a cause you are really passionate about and find a walk to honor that cause.
Going the extra mile,
Janine

Hello everyone,
This week’s Motivational Monday is inspired by the mantra bracelet, “I AM”.
Too often we define ourselves by what we can’t do. Take a moment each day and fill in the blank, “I am _________”.
Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the beautiful, caring mamas out there!
Love,
Janine