Affirmation: I enjoy living fully and completely in the now.

Living in the present enables me to let go of my worries about the past or future and completely focus on what is happening now, in this very moment. I am free to relish every sensation and experience it to its fullest.

Focusing on the present moment also brings a multitude of joys into my life. I am able to re-discover the beauty in all things, big and small.

When my baby wakes up and smiles at me during a busy morning, I can forget the stress of everything that must be done and cherish that loving moment.

When my partner stops what he is doing to give me a hug, I can melt into his arms and feel his passion for life bolstering my own.

When I finish a project at work, I let myself enjoy the pride of accomplishment and success and use my renewed confidence to motivate me to achieve more.

Being able to forget about outside worries also allows me to focus completely on my tasks when I am working toward a goal. With no distractions to cloud my mind, I find that living in the moment catapults me forward, stronger than ever.

I take time each and every day to stop and smell the roses. When I let myself fully experience the present, l see that life can encompass so much more! Even everyday routines become fresh with the nuances of each day.

Today, I plan to fully experience each moment of my day and enjoy how fulfilling life can really be.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Did I truly experience living in the moment at any time today, or was I fraught with thoughts of the past or future, while putting my real day on autopilot?
2. When was the last time I stopped and smelled the roses?
3. How can I more fully incorporate living in the now into my life?

Affirmation: My life is worth living.

When I am tired and overwhelmed I take a break to rejuvenate my mind. I take care of myself because I am valuable and my life is worth living. I am mature enough to take each day in stride because what makes life exciting is the spontaneity of every day.

On days when I feel like giving up, I remind myself of past accomplishments to boost my morale. I think of past birthdays and celebrations where I felt loved and happy. I use visual imagery to transport myself to a favorite vacation spot in order to temporarily escape the pressures of the moment.

If I ever feel lonely or disconnected, I remind myself that I am not alone. There are loved ones a call or an email away just waiting to hear from me. My friends and family need me to be there for them to celebrate their victories and help them through their trials.

My life has more value than words could ever describe. There are people who have been touched and changed by something I have done that I will never know about. My life was given to me for a purpose and I am determined to live it out even when it would be easier to waste away.

Giving up is not an option for me. The truth that speaks of my worth to my heart is louder than any lie that tries to tell me otherwise.

Today, I am making my life count by using it to serve others because service is the antidote to selfishness.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Why must I not give up?
2. What do I think of when I feel discouraged?
3. Who can I serve today?