Daily Gratitude: To follow along with our “what’s a win” theme this fits perfectly. People can cheer you on and give you advice and encouragement but it has to get past that armor that your limiting beliefs have created. I was never able to make any cracks in that armor. But something must have been happening subtly just like the damage to foundations here in Texas. But in my case it was a positive though invisible happening. Then in 2022, a 5 minute (or less) talk by a wonderful woman, split that crack to the size of the San Andreas fault and my life changed. Since that time I know what winning is and what defines winning for me. I never really knew before. You have to go deep inside and figure out what your core beliefs are and whether they are limiting or freeing. Most of us have limiting beliefs from childhood. Many have nothing else but some do and those winning beliefs are the ones we want to capitalize on. Do your self- analysis and then work on correctly the limiting beliefs

Daily Gratitude: I like this. It’s a good reminder when starting to complain. I think to myself “ok Terrie. You’re good at finding an issue and b*tching about it. Practice what you preach and figure out what you’re going to do about it.” When I challenge myself like this, it helps me remember the purpose and also makes me work at the answer. If I have to work too hard, it might help keep me from complaining the next time. lol. When it has to do with finding fault with people, what good does that do? You don’t need to put others down so you can feel good about yourself. If there’s an issue, all that matters is finding a solution. Use your powerful brain to find that solution!

Daily Gratitude: How often have you noticed everything going down the tubes when you’re in a monotony rut? Moods deteriorate; motivation decreases; apathy sets in. You have to get moving in order to start thinking out of that rut. I think people think that monotony and inertia are common winter problems. But then you see others talking about it in the summer. Maybe the temperatures are factors but there are plenty of people that overcome both issues no matter what time of year it is. Don’t allow yourself any excuses. Once you suspect you’re experiencing monotony, do anything you can to find something that will capture – AND – keep your attention. Find someplace to go – a museum maybe; start a hobby; drive some place you haven’t been before; take pictures; read a book; etc. Just find something. Once the chain is broken, keep finding new things to keep you actively engaged. Work at it diligently- it’s not going to just happen.