Time is my friend. Time is my friend. I work with it, enjoy it, respect it, and make the best of it. While I have an abundance of time in my life, I choose to both enjoy and respect this wonderful gift. I have so much I want to accomplish and, by planning carefully, I can ensure that I have the time to do everything I desire. Thinking of time as an hourglass is not...

Uncertainty does not sway me from my plan of action. Uncertainty is a necessary part of growing and developing into the person I was intended to be. While it may feel comforting to have certainty in my environment, direction, and work, it also means that I am no longer pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. Because I want to be the best person I can possibly be, I...

Situations do not control me. I am actively engaged in the course of my life because I know that situations do not control me. Sometimes circumstances do occur unexpectedly and often in ways other than what I might have wished. However, how I respond to those circumstances is up to me. I look at the situations in my life objectively. I have outgrown the need to...

My planning takes away the sting of potential problems and undue stress. I am prepared for my responsibilities and obligations and therefore I avoid unnecessary conflicts and stress. I have an active and busy life that I thoroughly enjoy. I am able to enjoy all my activities and obligations because I take the time to plan and prepare my schedule. Because of this, I...

My resilience and calmness inoculate me from external pressures. Life contains plenty of challenges, but I am able to anticipate these challenges thoughtfully. I am able to be calm and resilient, which inoculates me from the effects of external pressures. I wouldn’t go out for a hike over snow-covered hills in my jeans and sneakers. If I chose to do so,...