We always have a choice as to how we engage the world, what we see and how we react to it. There is always darkness around. We have to choose to walk in the light. QUOTE: “Light in your mind is truth. Light in your heart is knowledge. Light in your soul is wisdom. Light in your life is God” ― Matshona Dhliwayo #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole #Dr…

It’s so easy to fall into bouts of negativity, bitterness or just basic impatience. Resist that behavior. Tend to yourself first. And then be kind to others. Exercise kindness like a muscle. We all will benefit. QUOTE: “Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ― Roy T. Bennett #Harriet…

Setbacks can deflate us. Fear of the future can paralyze us. Don’t let it happen to you. Instead of getting stuck due to any thought, circumstance or person that stands in your way, pick yourself up and recommit to what you want for your life. Do it now. QUOTE: "So-recommit. Recommit as many times as you need to your well-being, your dreams, your s…

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. QUOTE: "Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the ma…

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? QUOTE: "It is only when you have mastered the art…

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. QUOTE: "One man tells a lie, dozens repeat it as the truth " ― Chinese Proverb #Harri…

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? QUOTE: "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? QUOTE: " To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness. " ― Robert Muller #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole #…

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? QUOTE: "Don't Worry. Make a Plan" ― Harriette Cole #Harriet…

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? QUOTE: "Many people don't focus enough on execution. If you make a…

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

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. QUOTE: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” ―W…

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. QUOTE: “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you st…

In the end what do you want your life to be like? How do you want to spend your day? What energy do you want to permeate your being? Are you okay with being anxious, afraid, angry, frustrated, or sad? What do you want? If you strive to claim peace in each moment you stand a better chance of being calm and content, and even joyous. Doesn't that soun…

How often do you compare yourself to others? How often do you fear you do not measure up? How do you behave when you are around people who have more than you or who seem happier than you? How does this type of comparison affect your being? Rather than striving to be like somebody else, consider focusing on being your best. QUOTE: “Always be a first…

How do you approach the situations that present themselves to you? Do you whine, complain, sigh? Do you suggest solutions? Do you imagine outcomes? Do you look for a way to illuminate what's before you? What do you do? A leader welcomes solutions and guides others to that creative option. QUOTE: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn …

As you go through life do you think about what impact your thoughts, words and deeds have on others? Do your actions matter? Are you making conscious choices about how you live and what your life will mean after you are gone? You should. QUOTE: “I want to leave people better than I find them, to leave a mark not a scar...to deposit hope and faith…a…

How often do you have an impact on a situation without even realizing it? What happens when you walk away from a person, a job, a community, a moment? Do you ever stop and turn around to see what is left in your wake? I encourage you to do so, because what happens at the end of scenarios is often more impactful than what happened at the beginning. …

How often do you blame other people or situations for your state? It has got to be somebody else's fault that you find yourself in the predicament you are in, right? Wrong. We are responsible for our state of mind, for our state of being. We have to do the work to fix what's going on inside of us. Otherwise, wherever we go our ways will follow us a…

What happens when you choose what's best for you? When you pause to consider the right steps to live your life? When you stop doing what others want you to do and stand in your own power, conviction and clarity? QUOTE: “If you want to be happy, be.” -Leo Tolstoy #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole #Dreamleapers #DreamleapersInspiration Tune in to ww…

How do you define family? Is it the people with whom you share blood? People you have invited into your heart through love? Both? How do you tend to them? How do you manage conflict with them? How do you connect to them? How do you forgive them? How do you build with them? QUOTE: “Family is the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to re…

QUOTE: “I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff.” -Jon Katz #HarrietteColeMedia #Harrie…

QUOTE: “A mother’s love liberates.” -Maya Angelou #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole #Dreamleapers #DreamleapersInspiration Tune in to www.harriettecole.com/inspiration every Monday morning at 9am EST for #DreamleapersInspiration DREAMLEAPERS® is an educational platform designed to help people access and activate their dreams.…

How many times do you get sidetracked during the day? You have things to do, often important things but somehow your mind lights onto this or that and the time slips by. Resist multitasking. It doesn’t work. Focus instead on one thing at a time. You will thank yourself later. QUOTE:“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to foc…

How often do you have a gripe and you just can't let it go? Have you ever allowed something to build up so much that it becomes an insurmountable issue? What if you looked at it differently? What if you could laugh at yourself or the situation? Or just not take it so seriously? Then what would happen? QUOTE:“It's your outlook on life that counts. I…

Do you realize that you have control over how you react to things? That you have the ability to choose how you will see what's happening in your life and how you will engage whatever is before you? That is true power, but only when you recognize it and harness it. When you choose your attitude, you control your life. QUOTE:“The greatest discovery o…

What do you do when you feel down and out? When you feel like you "got up on the wrong side of the bed"? When nothing seems to be going right? Count your blessings. It works! QUOTE: “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”-Willie Nelson #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole #Dreamleapers #DreamleapersInspiration Tune in to …

So many of us struggle in our pursuit of success. There always seems to be something standing in our way. Amazingly, when you change your attitude about how you live in the world, everything can get easier. Choose to live through the lens of service. QUOTE: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." #HarrietteCole…

When you wake up in the morning do you realize that you have a choice as to how you will approach the day? You do. In that moment and every moment after. How often do you control your choices? "In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact." Les Brown #HarrietteColeMedia #HarrietteCole…

Bad things happen to all of us. Some are more devastating than others. In order to survive and have a healthy heart you absolutely must choose to forgive. No matter how long it takes, process what has happened and allow yourself to be grateful for what you have learned, and have strength to move on. “True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you…

“There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.” - Fred RogersDoor Harriette Cole

Sometimes the moment calls for us to allow our feelings to reveal themselves. Sometimes the release of tears is healthy. But how often do you allow yourself to cry?Door Harriette Cole

How often have you given up before you completed an important task? When did you last lose the energy to push to the end? How did you feel after? Let's talk about the value of persistence in the pursuit of happiness. "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. …

The year is off to a good start, but are you? Where do you stand as far as your goals and dreams go? What stumbling blocks have already shown themselves? How committed are you to your dreams? Let's talk about it. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” - Nelson Mandela…

Have you ever felt like it just isn't worth it anymore? It can be anything. The job. The relationship. The house. The grind. Even the life. Know that things can change. And it has a whole lot to do with your attitude.Door Harriette Cole

As human beings we need each other. The people we choose to be "our people" matter. How do you choose your friends? What makes your friendships valuable? How do you nurture them? How do friends figure in your life? “Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” - Amy Poehler…

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