squash the chatter

6/14/13

I signed up to get these 7 days of  pick me ups. I am encouraged by Diana because she just doesn't give up and I need that.  She is sixty 3 now I think, and I will be sixty in October, so she reminds me that age is no deterrent to achievement. This journey to wellness is as tough in some ways as her journey to swim that dam channel.  I just cannot give up, that is my path..to not give up. She inspires me. Not to mention she is hot as hell..

Day #1

Squash the Chatter
When we're tired, when we're low, when our confidence is wavering, the negative chatter starts buzzing in our brains. We've got to remember it's only us, each of us alone, who's keeping us back. It's the Eleanor Roosevelt quote: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. "Tell your inner voice to stop it. Stop the monkey chatter. Even if you don't have the energy or will at a down time to get yourself all the way up, at the very least quiet your inner negative voice. Shhh. Until tomorrow, "Onward!"
~ Diana


Day #2

Dare to Dream Big.

Often teachers of upper echelon teenage students say that the kids have been taught to make low, uninspired goals. It's become so crucial to them to succeed, to be stars, that they choose mediocre goals they can easily trump than take the risk at failing at an inspired dream.

Sure, we have to make a living. We have to muck along, to a degree, just to live in this real world. But when it comes to our creativity, our life blood, that's not time to shoot low. Shoot for the starts. Even if you come darn close, you'll feel ALIVE.

Don't choose mediocre dreams. They're not worthy of you.

Until tomorrow, "Onward!"

~ Diana
Day #4

Be Bold.

Don't be afraid. Fear is part and parcel of the human condition. None of us gets through this life without fear. But we have a choice, day to day. It's fairy tale time to think any one of us can live a totally fearless existence. But we can tackle our careers, our relationships, our personal dreams with brave, bold attitude.

If you stand tall, feel your grit, stride forward with strength, you feel yourself rise and chances are high you will triumph.

Until tomorrow, "Onward!"

Day #5

No Regrets.

You may not win at everything you try. Matter of fact, you will never win at everything you try. But you get to the end of each day, each year, your entire life with no regrets by living it all with unbridled passion.

Half-way leaves you doubting how much better you could have been. Don't give it half your effort. Give it ALL.

No regrets.

Until tomorrow, "Onward!"

~ Diana