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Who is “Normal?” I guess it is a word that describes the routine type of behavior that goes down the middle of the road, and doesn’t make waves. Someone who doesn’t create excitement? Someone who is predictable, and does not demonstrate any deviation from their behavior; day in and day out?

Now, let’s talk about you. Choose not to be "normal," if you want a better life. You have opportunities each day to experience new things, make new friends, and challenge yourself to do something outside of your “normal.”

We all know people who tend to run the straight course. In fact getting off course can throw their world into chaos…or so it would seem.  If that description fits you, it's time for more.

For the next few days I would challenge you to look again at those people that you have put into a “normal” category, even if you think it is you.  Find out what special skills they (you) have. What makes them (or you) special? If they don’t think of themselves as special, look deeper and see how special they (and you) are.

Be the person that brings a positive word and smile to the table. Start spreading your gifts to others. Encourage others to feel good about their potential. Feel good about your potential. Spread your goodness! “Now let’s get going!”  xo Sally

Take advantage of each day. Do your best to be positive. Avoid negative thinking and make an effort to walk away from negative people. They can be toxic to your health.

If you focus on the positive and lead yourself to experience life with purpose, you will be drawn to activities and people that will give you good memories.

Take the time to go places and do things that will encourage you and teach you more. Get un-stuck. Share your gifts. Don’t wait 20 years to make use of your potential.

You are amazing. Believe it! “Now let’s get going!” xo Sally

We all make mistakes. We make many of them when we are younger…but aging does not prevent us from making more mistakes.

We have to make a conscious effort to learn from our mistakes, to stop making the same ones over and over.

What the goal should be is this; once we have realized our error, whether it is something we have done or said, we need to decide what we can change to avoid making the same mistake again. If you need to learn better ways to communicate with your family, friends or co-workers start listening to how others communicate. If you need to learn how to avoid getting involved with the wrong people, start going to places where successful people hang out. Church groups may offer another alternative. Seek out supportive people that are interested in seeing you succeed.

Identify what successful people say and do to get their point across and see how they become successful in developing positive outcomes. Living each day provides you with a learning environment that can allow you to not only learn alternative ways to be successful; it can give you a second chance to try again.

Don’t give up. Look at mistakes as stepping stones to greatness. If you were not making mistakes, you would not be making progress. Do your best. Be a blessing to others. Things will improve.

                                                                                                                                    “Now let’s get going!” xo Sally

There is always someone out there writing about a “secret” to this or a “secret” to that…”how to lose 10 pounds in a week”…”how to earn one million dollars in your spare time”…they are primarily sales pitches to get you to “buy in” to an idea…that usually costs you money and makes them money.

Well my philosophy is that the biggest secret out there; is that there are no secrets. You actually control your everyday routine. You can choose to eat less and exercise more. You can choose to develop more business ideas and invest your hard work and positive energy to make things happen. You can develop your faith and believe that there are powers greater than all of us who guide us along the pathways we are intended to be on.

Believe that your daily routine leads you in the direction you are going. Make the effort to connect with positive people every day. Work at establishing good relationships every day. Be the best you can be each and every day. You will succeed. You are amazing!

                                                                                                                                                 “Now let’s get going!” xo Sally

Are you feeling desperate? If you find yourself feeling lost or believe that you have no way out of a situation; sit down, take a deep breath, and decide to believe what you really know to be true.

Let me tell you what you need to know (and believe). You have value. You have brains. You have potential. You can achieve far more than you will ever believe, if you start to allow yourself to have the faith to change your heart from desperation to aspiration.

When we focus on positive thoughts and we allow ourselves to move past the point of being negative and go into what our dreams and aspirations are, we open new doors in our mind.

That is where it has to start. You have to believe that you are worth more than what your current circumstances are. You have to have the faith that you can achieve more and do better. Lose the negative talk and start the positive thinking. Allow your faith to take you higher. You DO have everything you need to be successful. “Now let’s get going!” xo Sally

Embrace Change-don’t argue with it.

There are so many times we come face to face with a situation that is uncomfortable, it is hard to keep track of them all. How do you handle difficult conversations that can escalate into confrontations?

The first thing to realize is that changing your approach, or modifying your reaction to something, does not show weakness. If you tend to “react too quickly” or if you have been told that you “over-react” to situations, you need to recognize the signs that you feel start to erupt inside you, before your mouth takes off. When you are aware that your breathing pattern is changing or you start to move around in your chair and cannot sit still, it helps to learn ways to cope with frustration, so you can adapt, without creating more disruption than the change itself.

Self-control is a marvelous thing. Learn how to use it to maximize your response to your children, your co-workers, and yourself. Implement a simple response. When you feel that whoever is talking to you is going to cause you to spiral out of control, take a deep breath, and listen to what the person is saying-rather than jump in with your commentary.

If you don’t agree with their comment its ok,…keep working on your own personal change. Take yourself to the next level. Listen. Watch. Grow. You can be that manager or company owner, if you work on the change you want to be.  "Now, let's get going!" xo Sally

“Now, let’s get going!”  xo Sally

We all need “a good push” at times. When we don’t think we can do something, it helps to have someone encourage us to try that new thing or think out of the box.

Keep this in mind today when you hear someone say “I can’t” or “I don’t have the right background” or “I will never get that new job.”

Give them a “push,” compliments of Sally. (Tell them that too) We have to associate with people that build us up and help us get to the next level.

The most important thing you can do, as you travel upwards to your own goals and dreams, is to help others reach theirs. Everyone wins. Create your winning team of friends!  "Now, let's get going!"  xo Sally

So you don’t think anyone cares, huh?

Actually you’re worth more than a few missing car payments, or any of your bill payments…you have amazing options to do good things today.

Things may not be going quite the way you thought they would, but you continue to get a chance to change the direction that you are headed-every day.

Take today and do something different. Just one thing. Maybe test a new way of dealing with a co-worker. Try a positive approach, when a negative one is the first thing that comes to your mind.   

Change your reality…one step at a time. You have all the power. You are amazing. “Now, let’s get going!”  xo Sally