Printable: Motivational: Optimism

It's really hard to be optimistic all the time.  I've come to realize no matter how much I say I don't want to be catty or negative, it always comes out anyway.  So I've given myself time to be in my feelings to be about things but when I come out the other side of them I make sure moving forward I have an optimistic outlook.  Glass half full is always better than a glass half empty. 

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Printable: Motivational: Laughing is Exercise

Not only is it exercise, it's really the best kind I've ever done. We've all heard the phrase, "Laughter is the best medicine."  There are actual benefits to laughing that not only helps boost a body's immune system but there's nothing than sharing a good, hard, deep, belly laugh with someone that makes you feel happy and gets you on the right path for the day. I feel like I've gone through these before but I can't for the life of me seem to find where so I'll summarize.  Laughing relaxes your body which relieves stress and tension, decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and anti-bodies, releases Endorphins which relieves pain and protects your heart by increasing blood flow. So whatever has got you down, making you feel bad - start with a laugh.  The rest will follow. 

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Printable: Motivational: Far Better Things Ahead

The future is great - while there is an idea of it, it's never set in stone and it only deals in possibilities.  Just another reason to keep moving forward. 

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Printable: Motivational: Do What Makes Your Soul Sparkle

Today's saying has become more of a mantra to me.  I've struggled being comfortable with who I am.  This year I feel I've made great strides in that department for I have embraced my Disney Side, my love for singing with my terrible voice, and to dance the way the music moves me.  However, very recently I was challenged to rediscover who I am and what I should pursue and it's gotten me thinking on what I love but lost so while I'm not ready to reveal what that is and add it to my blog fodder I am excited to get back to me. So with that I bring you today's printable...

Printable: Motivational: If Plan A Doesn't Work

So you have a plan.  In your mind and maybe even on paper, it's perfect.  Everything works out to a T.  Then when it's time to execute - bumps and blocks and nothing is working out like it did in your mind and it falls apart. It's going no where, in fact there is no more plan.  What do you do?  Do you quit or do you pick yourself up and come up with a new plan?  After all, if "Plan A" doesn't work, there are more letters and if you run out of letters there are an infinite amount of numbers. 

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Printable: Motivational: Second Chance

It took me a very long time to learn this - each day is new.  It's brand new, we've never seen or experienced anything like it before. Each day is different, sure they may have parts of the same but they're not put together in the exact same way as before.  So, therefore, it stands to reason that we also are new.  Each day is another chance - at life, at love, at friendship, at adulting. So I know it's hard not to be so hard on yourself.  It's hard to not obsess over interactions with others or a certain thing you said.  It's hard to let go and try again.  Well you got back on your bike after you fell, right? So tomorrow wake up, get back to life - who knows just what awesome things may happen. 

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Disney: Motivational: A Quote from a Poet

I like this quote below and the perspective it gives.  So I'll just leave it right here.

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Printable: Teaching: Mahatma Gandhi Quote

I don't think you can have enough positive stuff on your classroom walls.  I feel like if you aren't going to pay attention to me then you have only positive things to stare at and read.  And Gandhi was a wise man so there is wisdom in these words. 

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Printable: Motivational: Take A Nap

I love this printable today.  There's not always right or wrong and you don't always win the fight.  Sometimes you need space to just get over it and move on.  I think a nap is a great way to do that. 

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Printable: Motivational: Courage

We all want to feel brave and that we are making a difference, doing something of consequence.  Being brave or having courage isn't always done in big or dramatic ways, most of the time it's courage to keep going.  The bravest and hardest thing you will ever do is to pick yourself up and keep going, even when you don't want to, even when it seems impossible, even when you don't think there is anywhere to go.  Just remember to always put one foot in front of the other. 

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Printable: Motivational: Dance in the Rain

I've mentioned before that I enjoy rain and how it's cleansing and comforting.  It's also really fun to do stuff in the rain. Yes, it's awesome to walk outside and see a beautiful day and feel the warm sun but it's something entirely different for it start pouring down rain and you decide it's a prime opportunity to not run for cover but do something fun...outside...in the rain.  I have gone swimming (it's really fun to be in the water while it's raining), I've walked barefoot and splashed in puddles, and Superman kissed me in the rain. So enjoy something you think is ruining your day. 

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Printables: Motivational: Dr. Seuss' The Places You'll Go

Dr. Seuss is a great source of inspiration and here's one to make sure no matter your age or the subject to always be curious and hungry for more knowledge. Even G.I. Joe says, "And knowing is half the battle."

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Printable: Motivational: Dr. Seuss's Youer Than You

Always remember there is only one you. No one can ever take that away or change it.  If you need a reminder just remember Dr. Seuss...

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Printable: Motivational: Second Chance

Each day is a new beginning.  If yesterday wasn't what you wanted that means today is a new chance.  If you messed on Thursday, you can fix it on Friday.  Enjoy your new slate today!

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Printable: Motivation: Smile When Raining

I love the rain. I'm that person. It doesn't make me depressed, it is comfort. If weather were a comfort food, rain would be mine. It's soothing and a little cleansing even.  There is beauty in it.  I feel we need to find beauty in our world. And so if you like the rain and it makes you smile - then you're my kind of person. Let's find beauty in something unexpected today. 

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Printable: Motivational: The Luckiest People

We, as humans, have a universal flaw.  We speak more loudly and expound more fully on the wrongs. We complain.  I'm guilty of it too.  I always have to put in an effort of being positive, staying positive and seeing positive.  I was thinking recently that I have it good.  Is it perfect? Not by a long shot but man I have a good life.  I love my job.  I love my boss and co-workers.  I love, love, love Superman and Cupcake.  How boring would life be without them?  So I have to remind myself of it. So I made this.  Enjoy!

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Printable: Motivational: Grateful for this Day

Today has been a day.  Every time we go back to school after a snow day the kids are nuts. So the kids are nuts.  I have 2 events this week.  Come home and our plumbing is a bit haywire.  Not as bad as the past 2 winters but enough to make me want to cry.  I feel like I've been through the ringer.  Not too mention that since the middle of January I've been feeling a bit disenchanted at work and I have to remind myself about every 5 minutes to only focus on what has been given to me and let God deal with everyone else.  It's hard to focus on only one day.  It's hard to remember to be grateful for what I do have, because I have a lot. So I made myself something so I can remember.  Now I share it with you, I hope it can help you as well. 

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Printable: Motivational: Choose Joy

It's been a rough week.  I've been frustrated, angry, hurt more times in one hour than ever and the hour starts over and more thing happen and I'm frustrated, angry and hurt again.  I'm desperately trying to give it to God and let it go.  I'm trying to let Him be in control but I'm having a hard time.  So my motivational printable this week was simple but something I need in my face about every 5 minutes.  I hope it can help you too.

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Printable: Motivational: Appreciate Your Heart

We all have one thing in common.  We all are just trying the best we can.  What I've come to learn is that doing the best you can is different to everyone and as we are all different and unique, I would expect nothing less.  It is nice to be reminded that you are appreciated and the heart you put out there is too.  Share it with someone you appreciate, just the gesture will go a long way. 

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Printable: Motivational: Let Go

Here's a motivational freebie for you today!  Sometimes we have to remember it's not in our control and just let go...

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