Today I will be greatful for where I am now

My life might not be perfect, and I might not have achieved the goals I

thought I would have by now -- I might not be living the kind of life I

thought I would be or want to be, but I'm grateful for this day, right

now, and the fact that I've made a commitment to myself to live a life

in which I'm treated with respect and dignity.

I will use this day as a gift, one that I've given myself because I deserve

it. I will use this day to be glad for all I've accomplished.

I'm deserving, worthy, and valuable.

I'm a lovable person, and today I thank the person who helped me

understand this: me.

50 ways to spread the happy virus

1. Throw away your bad mood.
2. Smile at random strangers.
3. Talk to someone you don't know.
4. Hold the door for others.
5. Think before you speak.
6. Give someone a compliment.
7. Answer the phone cheerfully.
8. Tell yourself you're awesome.
9. Listen attentively to others.
10. Share a great song with a friend.
11. Email a friend from the past.
12. Point out the good in a bad situation.
13. Leave a nice tip for a good server.
14. Donate things you don't need anymore.
15. Send flowers to someone you love.
16. Buy a book you know a friend will enjoy.
17. Volunteer at a local charity for a day.
18. Watch something funny and really laugh.
19. Tweet about someone else's post.
20. Leave a nice comment on a FB wall.
21. Write someone you love a note.
22. Bring a treat to a good friend.
23. Sponsor someone else's dream.
24. Leave a really thoughtful comment on a blog.
25. Hug as if it is the last time.
26. Hold someone's hand unexpectedly.
27. Let an argument go....just walk away.
28. Act extra happy to see someone.
29. Celebrate someone as if it is his/her birthday.
30. Tell someone what they mean to you.
31. Send an out-of-the-blue e-card.
32. Visit someone who is sick (and bring soup!).
33. Do someone else's chore without complaining.
34. Wake up with a smile on you face.
35. Sing a song just for fun.
36. Take care of plans so no one else has to.
37. Play with someone (dog, kid, adult) for an hour.
38. Watch a happy movie with a relative.
39. Put on your favorite outfit and a smile.
40. Look for details and share them with someone.
41. Let someone do something for you.
42. Take a bug outside instead of killing it.
43. Invite someone new to do something with you.
44. Be silly with someone special.
45. Mean it when you say, "Have a nice day!"
46. Lend someone something of value.
47. Make something (food, art, etc.) for someone.
48. Resolve to let a past conflict go.
49. Let someone else go first.
50. Be happy with who you are.

Personal Bill Of Rights

I have the right to make my own choices.

I have the right to follow my own values and standards, as long as I am not abusive towards others.

I have a right to dignity and respect.

I have a right to all of my feelings.

I have the right to express myself as long as

I am not abusive toward others.

I have a right to determine and honor my own priorities.

I have a right to recognize and accept my own value system as appropriate.

I have a right to have my needs and wants respected by others.

I have the right to say no when I feel I am not ready, unsafe, or if it violates my values

I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.

I have the right not to be responsible for others behavior, actions, feelings or problems.

I have a right to be uniquely me, without feeling I’m not good enough.

I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings and judgment for any reason.

I have the right to change my mind at any time.

I have the right to my personal space and time needs.

I have the right to be flexible and be comfortable with doing so.

I have the right to be in a safe, non-abusive environment.

I have the right to forgive others and forgive myself.

I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

I have the right to enjoy being sexual and celebrate my sexuality.

I have the right to my own spiritual beliefs and to celebrate them.

I have the right to grieve when I don’t get what I need.

I have the right to grieve when I get something I didn’t need or want.

I have the right to joyfully receive without feeling guilty.

I have the right to healthy relationships of my choice.

I have the right to be angry with someone I love.

I have the right to be, and can be, healthier than those around me.

I have the right to trust others who earn my trust.

I have the right to terminate conversations for any reason.

I have a right to expect honesty from others.

I have the right to change and grow.

I have the right to follow my own path.

I have the right to be happy.


Now if I could just live by these, I would be doing good.