There is a time and place to review my finances. My life is ruled by order and balance. When I must review my finances, I have a designated time and place where I do my budget. As I close my budget books, I also shut down any overwhelming thoughts about money. At the beginning of every month I sit down and calculate my budget. Each week I spend just a few minutes...

I tackle the ordinary with new strategies and tools that I bring to the playing field. I rise above the competition by greeting the ordinary with a constantly renewed reservoir of a fresh mindset. I know that learning and growing requires effort on my part and I am happy to make that effort. I let go of the idea that I can excel while sitting on my posterior, merely...

Deadlines excite me because I see them as long-awaited finish lines. I am thrilled by the opportunity to accomplish my goals in victory. Focusing on meeting my deadlines is a way to keep me motivated. Because I like to finish everything I start, I feel energized by an approaching deadline. Showing others that I can keep my word and meet my deadlines is empowering. ...

I release the pressure to work outside of my natural limitations. I am aware that I have natural limitations and I let go of the need to work above and beyond my capacity. I am happy to work at a pace that is natural for me. In doing so, I can accomplish more and reach greater success. I am a unique person and I have a unique way of doing things. This fits nicely...

I organize my priorities into separate bins and pull them out one-by-one. There is a reliable technique I use to manage my priorities.  Using this system helps me organize my life. When I think about my priorities, I imagine a row of balls.  I pick up each ball, one at a time, and I label it with a goal or a task I hope to accomplish. Then I take the ball and...

I feel no need to create obstacles for myself.  I move forward, stronger than ever. My time is precious to me. I have a full and active life with many things to do. I enjoy my accomplishments, and I enjoy feeling strong and empowered. I establish these attributes because I choose not to create obstacles in my life. I am firm with my goals so I can accomplish any...