It can be difficult to make the honorable choice when things get tough, but what is the alternative? Probably misery, sleepless nights, pain. Choosing integrity is so much easier, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first.

How often do you look to others to validate you? How often do you wait for others to treat you the way you want to be treated and feel sad, disappointed or rejected when they do not? How often do you allow others to hurt your feelings? Isn't it time to stop? What if you chose to love yourself FIRST?

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"It is only when you have mastered the art of loving yourself that you can truly love others. " ― Robin Sharma

What happens when people lie? How do our words impact others, especially when they are untrue? What happens when we don’t live in honesty? How can we recover from dishonesty? Each one of us has the choice and responsibility to uphold and examine the truth—or else.

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"One man tells a lie, dozens repeat it as the truth " ― Chinese Proverb

When you wake up in the morning are you grateful? Do you feel a sense of wonder as you start your day? What motivates you? As you move from day to day, year to year how do you stay in tune with your life? As you mature, how do you stay motivated? What drives you?

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"If you want to live a long life, focus on making contributions. " ― Hans Selye

We all make mistakes in life. It’s part of being human. If you are unable to forgive people for their errors, for their ways, you will be perpetually unhappy. Who wants that?

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" To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness. " ― Robert Muller

When bad things happen, what do you do? Do you panic? Do you wake up at night in a cold sweat? Do you get stuck? Any of those reactions is normal, but there is another choice. Replace worry with a plan of action. Look around. What is before you? What can you create? How can you claim next?

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"Don't Worry. Make a Plan" ― Harriette Cole

Get it done. Are you an ideas person? Do you wake up with a burst of energy and the belief that you can make it happen? How often do you dedicate time to that idea and see it to fruition? Are you a person who follows through on your commitments? How do you feel when you get it done?

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"Many people don't focus enough on execution. If you make a commitment to get something done, you need to follow through on that commitment." ―Kenneth Chenault

How often do you lash out when you are affected by someone’s behavior? Do you attack others when you feel pressured? How do you react to intense situations? What happens when you pause and gather your thoughts before you speak?

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“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” Proverbs 16:24 ―Proverbs 16:24

How do you treat others when you are feeling off balance? How do you treat yourself during those tender times? Instead of lashing out or wallowing in self pity, do something kind for yourself and others. Develop the muscle of kindness and your life will sweeten.

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” ―Wendy Mass

Be positive! Your outlook on life has everything to do with the quality of your experience. How often are you grumpy, agitated, angry or sad? What happens when you allow yourself to sit in those feelings? When you are able to adopt a positive attitude life gets sweeter no matter what you are facing.

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“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” —Mary Lou Retton