On Thursday January 4th, we were treated to Carolyn’s newest presentation entitled “ Why can’t every day be Friday? “

Carolyn shared that usually when she asks someone how they’re doing, usually they will come back with some sort of response such as “ well I’m here”.  So, why is it when Friday comes around we are so excited?  Personally, I get excited because I normally don’t work on the weekends, and I look forward to the break. 

But Carolyn said that everyday can be a Friday.  When you wake up in the morning, you can choose your mood for the day. As Carolyn quoted Abe Lincoln  “ Most people are as happy as they decide to be “ 

So, learn to give yourself permission to be happy Every Day!  Tell yourself how you feel when you wake up. 

Learn to rearrange your mind every day, as how you decide to live your life is up to you.  Truly with the right mindset, you should be happy to have a job. You can make your mind up to enjoy your day. And an important thing to remember is once a day is gone, you can never get it back. 

When you encounter a challenging situation, try to remember that how we feel can account for about 10 percent of what happened, but is 90 percent of how we respond to the situation. 

If someone makes you angry, try and remember to quit giving your power away. When you allow what someone says to upset you, you’re allowing them to control you. 

Carolyn shared with us an analogy which I truly love.  Some people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of anger and disappointment, and they are just looking forward to having someone to dump on. 

If you’re feeling unhappy, try and figure out what is stealing your joy.  Remember when you have a cheerful attitude, your body shows it. And if you continue to smile, you’ll get well quicker. 

Maybe even try the old adage “ fake it till you make it “   If you find yourself in a negative environment , try and remember you may be surrounded by a bunch of weeds, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t bloom!  Choose to bloom and have a good attitude.  Do some reading, or maybe take some additional training. Or try and find a hobby you don’t have to pay for.  You can even play cards or board games with family or friends. Remember if you have friends and family you are truly rich. Being grateful is the key to happiness. Learn to enjoy each day, and slow down and enjoy the journey!