Everyday Gives You Something To Cheer About!

Some days I know we all wake up on that bluesy feeling that there's nothing really that great going on in our lives. However, I am a firm believer that everyday give you "something" to cheer about! The time to make up your mind about how you will approach your day is when you wake up.

Now it's truly okay if you find that you're just not "feeling it" when you wake up. However, it is not okay to remain this way. No matter how difficult it is to shake off those negative feelings you really have find the strength to do so. The rest of your day depends on how you choose to start your day.

You can either wallow in an unwillingness to shake it off, or you can create an aurora of calmness and conjure up positive thoughts. Think about something great that happened to you in the past and dwell on that for a moment. When you do this more positive energy and thoughts will come into your conscious mind.

I challenge you to find that something in your life today to cheer about. If you are reading this message you already have something great to cheer about.

One - you're alive and in your right mind
Two - you have sight so you can read
Three - you are able to comprehend what you are reading and determine its relevance to your life.
Four, five, six...etc ______________________________________________you fill in the blanks.

I've started off your cheer list, now it's time for you to continue adding those incredible things to cheer about today!

To YOUR Success, and the Greatness that is within YOU!

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Stay Focused and Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!

Stay Focused and Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!

There is so much power in staying focused and remaining on task to meet your goals. You will feel increasingly productive, positive and well positioned. Each time you put a check mark next to a completed action item there is such a sense of accomplishment. It doesn't matter if it's a small action or one that is much larger in scope. The point is that you are creating forward momentum!

Staying focused also means that you have to be willing to expand your horizons, step out of your comfort zone and try something different. Each time you allow yourself to reach beyond your current mindset you will open the door for new opportunities to present themselves.

If you are saying what can I do differently or I'm not sure where to begin. Here are a few thoughts.

a) Try going to networking events...
and or, joining organizations that are related to your industry. Also, pick up
industry publications, they can be very informational and provide sound advice.
b) Get additional training and skills...
as an example consider joining Toastmasters if you need to hone in on public
speaking skills.
c) Ask someone to meet for coffee...
who has a proven track record of success in your industry and ask them about their journey to success. Take good notes and follow up with a thank you note.
d) Hush the voices of negativity...
whether it is your own voice or the voices of others in your circle.
e) Consider the alternative - doing nothing...
which will keep you doubting, fearful,and unmotivated to live your best life. - THIS IS NOT AN OPTION for you!!!

You were created to fulfill your purpose, implement your visions, make a positive impact on the lives of others, and live your best life! This is not the time to sit back and wait for something to happen. Now is always the time to stay focused, create positive momentum and keep your eyes on the prize!

I encourage you to be optimistic, courageous, have strong faith and be completely committed to stay to course as you work towards your destiny, and the fulfillment of your visions. Remember when you take one step towards your awesome future, the universe takes two! I know great things are in your future…

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When One Door Closes...Get Ready for Your Next Awesome Opportunity!

As you may recall from my very first post a few months ago, I was laid off in February after being with a fortune 500 company for 27 years. It was an extremely devastating experience for me. I really thought I was going to enjoy the benefits of working until retirement. Unfortunately that was not the plan and I began asking myself why now, why me and what's next?

The answers to these questions gave me the realization that being laid off was the opportunity of a lifetime! I began utilizing this new found freedom to gain an understanding of my purpose in life, discover my God given inner vision and begin living my best life!

I am living proof that when one door closes, another door of awesome opportunity opens! Everything is truly in God's divine order. So...I am so excited to announce that my new company - Discover YOUR Vision, LLC has launched! (www.discoveryourvision.org)

Over the past few weeks I've been intensely focused to ensure every aspect of launching this company so I haven't done as much blogging during this time. It has all be a true labor of love and I'm so very excited to see my God given vision coming into fruition!

I officially opened my doors for business Saturday, October 17th! It is truly a dream come true for me. Here's a little information about Discover YOUR Vision, LLC.

Discover YOUR Vision is a company that firmly believes that having a defined vision provides clarity for every aspect of your life. We start with helping you gain an understanding of your purpose. With that understanding you will ultimately discover, document and put realistic plans in place to achieve your inner vision.

Our purpose is to help you create a more joyful, fulfilling and meaningful life by discovering and documenting your inner vision. In addition we offer Discover YOUR Vision programs and coaching services for individuals for couples, organizations, churches, and corporations.

Please visit our website (www.discoveryourvision.org) for more details about our company, Discover YOUR Vision program offerings and coaching services.

When the doors of life slam shut it's telling you to open your mind, try something different now, and move out of your comfort zone. Get, ready, get ready, get ready! When the awesome door of opportunity swings open you want to be able to take advantage of everything God has for you. Isn't it time you "Discover YOUR Vision"!

To YOUR Success and the Greatness that is within YOU!

Coach DiAnn

Anyone Out There Starting A New Business?

Starting a new business is both exciting and rewarding. Here are Coach DiAnn’s ABC's of starting a new business. Good luck!

Acquire substantial knowledge about your type of business.
Business plans are not optional.
Cash flow will either make or break your great business idea.
Debt reduction is important to maintaining a positive cash flow.
Eliminate naysayers and negative individuals from your inner circle.
Focus your time, talent and energy on growing your business.
Get help from individuals/companies that specialize in business start ups.
Honesty is always the best policy.
Invest in yourself and your business.
Joint ventures may be a good idea.
Keep things in perspective; starting a business is not for the faint of heart.
Learn from your mistakes.
Make time for yourself.
Network, network, network!
Operate your business with an attitude that success is mandatory!
Profit margins speak volumes about the health of your business.
Quick decision making can sometimes hurt your business.
Rest and relaxation are important to keeping your mind sharp.
Seek advice from individuals who run successful businesses.
Test your product or service on a focus group.
Understand the tax implications of your business; hire a good tax accountant.
Venture out and always know your competition.
Website appeal and current/relevant website content are critical.
X-hale and celebrate each success milestone.
Yes you can!!!
Zest, zeal and passion for your business, clients, products and services are key!

You can do it!!

To YOUR Success and the Greatness that is within YOU!
Coach DiAnn

The Value of "Real Friendship"

The statement you have to be a friend to have friends carries a lot of weight. "Real friendship" should not be taken lightly, nor taken for granted. Recently, I had the opportunity to see the true test of friendship in my own life. One of my very dear friends was in need of support from a health challenge perspective and I went into auto pilot mode and stepped up to the plate. My take away thoughts were; I was glad to be of service to a dear friend who was in need.

I experienced first hand that patience truly is a virtue, compassion should be endless, and there should always be something you can do to help someone you love who is in need. Question... what type of friends do you have in your life, and more importantly what type of friend are you?

If You Do For Me First, I'll Do For You:
This type of friendship is based on what's in it for me. It's not a mutually beneficial relationship; it's conditional. These types of friendships are surface friendships and typically do not last long.

Fair Weather Friends:
This is your typical friendship that is from a hit or miss perspective. If you're hitting the mark with what's happening in your life they are right there cheering you on, and reaping the benefits of your success. However, when you need them, unfortunately they are missing in action. It never fails though when you are back up on your feet again they will mysteriously appear with an excuse as to why they were M.I.A. when you really needed them.

Friends Because of Your Status, Finances...etc:
Now this type of friend is one who admires you for what you have accomplished in life. They love hanging out with you, and being seen with you. This is like the groupie type of person. Being with you gives them the opportunity to experience your lifestyle without having to pay the price you paid to earn it.

True Friend:
A true friend is one who will stick closer to you than your own blood brother or sister. They will do for you without you even having to ask. Most times they will already know what you need because of your close relationship. They will stand by you, with you and for you during challenging times. This is someone whom you frequently share belly laughs with and openly cry like a baby. In fact they will always extend their shoulder for you to lean on.

Again I ask... what type of friends do you have in your life and more importantly; what type of friend are you?

Take inventory of the "friends" in your life and then take inventory of yourself. Ensure you are being the type of friend to others that you would like to have in your life. I always say...A friend who’ll be there when you’re in need is a friend indeed!

To all of my wonderful friends, I LOVE YOU, and I thank you for being in my life!!!

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Does Your Attitude Need A Slight Adjustment? T.G.I.A.!

Today is T.G.I.F. day! Yippee, the weekend is here! Question...why is it that we don't have that same approach to Monday, or every day for that matter? I have a new slogan I'd like to put out there in the universe. How does T.G.I.A. sound? (Thank God I'm Alive!) This is really the way we should approach each and every day. We ALWAYS need to have an attitude of gratitude!

So I ask you...does your attitude need a slight Adjustment? If you aren't able to replace T.G.I.F with T.G.I.A. perhaps you do. Here are 5 simple ways you can become your own chiropractor and immediately begin making your attitude adjustments.

1) Thank God for waking you this morning in health of mind, body and spirit. If you have your health, and you're in your right mind, you are already abundantly blessed! If you have health challenges, thank God that you're alive and able to take the necessary steps to resolve them. If your spirits are low and you're feeling down; tell yourself this is a temporary situation and things will work themselves out. Also, try reading Romans 8:28 for more encouragement and confirmation that it's going to ultimately be okay.

2) Replace any negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Boldly say "I believe the world is plotting to do me good today, and I can't wait to see what this awesome day will bring! Just a little positive tweaking to your self talk can really make a difference.

3) Limit your time with toxic individuals! To the best of your ability today please limit your interaction with those individuals that you know consistently bring you down and are emotionally draining. Instead, spend time with Positive Action Oriented (PAO) individuals. If you don't have any PAO's in your inner circle perhaps it's time to expand your horizons.

4) Be a blessing to someone today. Look for ways to make someone else's day. This is not only helpful to that individual; it will lift your spirits as well. Remember it's always good to pay it forward.

5) Give yourself a face lift...Smile at everyone you encounter today! When you smile the world smiles back at you, so show those pearly whites!

If you implement these 5 simple ways to adjust your attitude on a daily basis you will naturally place yourself in a T.G.I.A. state of mind. So, are you ready to make T.G.I.A. your daily mantra? Go ahead, give it a try...you'll be glad you did!

Have a positively vibracious day!

And as always stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations from Coach DiAnn.

Copyright © 2009 by ~DiAnn Y. Mason~

Interruptions vs Distractions

Most of us experience various forms of interruptions and distractions throughout our day. It could be an unexpected phone call, traffic delays, or a request that causes you to stop your current activity. This is all a very normal part of our everyday life.

You have so much to accomplish on any given day, and yes you will experience interruptions. The key is not to allow an interruption become a distraction. If you allow every interruption to become a distraction your ability to remain focused, and stay on task will be compromised. You may eventually get to the point where you will not be able to effectively accomplish your goals.

Keep in mind that an interruption is a temporary situation. It will change scope and become a distraction only when you continue dwelling on it long after the situation has been resolved. (now I'm not talking about a life or death situation)

The best way to approach this is to determine the nature of the interruption. Is it something that has to be handled right that moment, or can you delay the resolution for a more appropriate time in your day. Maybe it's something you can delegate to someone else. Last but not least perhaps it’s not something you even need to do.

Here are a couple of examples of interruptions that if handled properly will not change scope and become a distraction.

You're cruising in your car and moving right along then all of a sudden you begin slowing down and now you're no longer even moving. Oh no, you're going to be late! Let's face it traffic delays are going to happen from time to time (daily if you live in Atlanta) and once you’re caught in up traffic you just have to wait it out. However, why not use that additional time to listen to motivational, self improvement or financial planning books on CD. Try and take advantage of your down time and focus on what you can do vs. becoming frustrated by being delayed.

Ring…the unexpected phone call comes in with a request to do something that doesn't require your immediate attention (from your perspective). Now, you have a couple of options; one, determine that this is not something you're going to do, which in that case just be honest. Tell the requester you will not be able to accommodate their request or simply just say no. This frees you up to resume your current activity and requires no additional thought time.

Now I know that saying no can be very difficult especially depending on the requester. However, if you continue taking time out to do things you know you shouldn't do, don't have the time to do, or just plain don't want to do. You will eventually become distracted and frustrated because these types of requests are not something you feel you need to do either at this time, or ever.

On the other hand if you really will accommodate their request but you just can't do it right away, let them know you do plan to assist, but not at this time. Give them a time frame if you can to avoid the proverbial call back. Also, if it's something you can delegate, quickly do so.

The above examples represent types of interruptions that we'll all experience at one time or another. You may not be able to control when and how you will be interrupted, but you can control your reactions so that they do not become distractions!

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If Not Now, WHEN??

When you woke up this morning what was your state of mind? Were you happy and excited about the day, or were you dreading even getting out of bed? The answer to these questions says a lot about your attitude and the way you feel about life at this moment.

Yes, there are times when we all have "one of those days", but the key is not to let that become a consistent theme in our lives. You need to live on purpose, and continue to push past the pain and challenges of everyday life. Make a decision and chose to soar like an eagle when things are as they say "going south".

I read this scripture in the wee hours of the morning. I was humbled and enlightened by these verses. It reminds me of how continually blessed I am to have my life, with all of the ups and downs and in-betweens. Keep the faith no matter what curve ball life has thrown you, it’s not over and in reality every time you wake up its just the beginning! Remember If not now, When!

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 "Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart." NIV

We never know the day, or the hour that we will leave this earth.

So, what are you waiting for???

Harness your talents, skills and abilities to fulfill the dreams, goals and desires that God has blessed you with. If you’re thinking about starting a business, or a new career - do it! if you’re in business – take it to the next level! If you need assistance – seek it! If you’re afraid – turn your fear into focus, and get busy!

What’s it Going to Be – YOU Decide!

YOU are the one who has to decide,
whether you’ll do it, or toss it aside.

You are the one who makes up your mind,
whether you’ll try it or leave it behind.

YOU are the one, who can now raise the bar,
or be contended to stay where you are.

Take it or leave it, there’s something to do,
just think it over, it’s all up to YOU!

Again, I say…”If not Now, WHEN?”

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Tune Into Your Dreams!

There are times in our lives when we may have the desire for something different. We will often dream of what life could be “if only” …. (You fill in the blank). Now is the time is now to begin taking action and putting forth the effort to begin living your dreams, whatever they may be.

Perhaps you need to develop new skills to pursue a different career, or start working on that brilliant business idea. Whatever the dream, no matter how big it may seem or how unattainable it may look at the moment - "Do not, I repeat... Do not let fear or procrastination hold you back!"

Instead tell yourself... I owe it to myself to be the best me I can possibly be. Today I will take that first step towards investing in myself and my dreams!

I initially wrote this poem about four years ago when I was dreaming about doing something different. This is the re-write of that original poem. Unfortunately I was someone who kept ignoring God's sweet whisper and I had to hear God's scream before I truly took action to discover my purpose and my vision in life. I'm happy to report today that I am doing something different; living my dreams, and dreaming even bigger each day! Stay tuned I'm here to help you do the same.

Tune into Your Dreams
By DiAnn Y. Mason

When you’re quiet you will hear
God’s sweet whisper in your ear;
saying "I've given this awesome vision to you,
so why my child aren't you seeing it through?"

For God knew the plans He had for you before your birth
to be accomplished and fulfilled upon His earth!
But, if you keep ignoring your purpose and dreams;
God’s sweet whisper will soon become a scream!

So get up, and get to moving,
life is all about you grooving;
to the awesome tune God made for you...
because life’s not about living the blues!

It's about purpose, vision and letting go of ALL negative things,
so you can truly focus, flourish and begin living your dreams!

Copyright © 2005 ~DiAnn Y. Mason~

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The Power of Positive Speaking

Have you ever thought about something you really didn’t want to happen, but you said it out loud…and the next thing you knew it happened? Well, the same thing works when you want something positive to happen in your life! Your thought life is extremely vulnerable. If you continuously feed your mind with negative, self defeating thoughts, eventually they will become your reality.

Always, always, always focus your mind on the positive aspects of life. Philippians 3:8 says; whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

It takes time to retrain your brain to focus solely on the positive, and reality says even the most positive of individuals can straddle the fence. However, the key is, no matter how difficult the situation, always think about and expect something positive to be the end result!

Five Steps to harnessing the Power of Positive Speaking

1) Think about something positive you want/need to happen in your life.

2) Say it out loud with conviction, put some power behind your voice!

3) Write it down in detail, and explain how you will feel when it happens.

4) Thank the creator in advance for this blessing.

5) Read your positive statement aloud each morning and be patient ~ if it is in the plan the creator has for you…it will happen!

Remember, anything worth having is worth waiting for. So, during the time you are waiting for something wonderful to happen, focus on how you can be a blessing to someone else.

To YOUR Success, and the Greatness that is within YOU!

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Celebrate The Small Successes!

We all make time to celebrate the big successes in our lives such as new job, marriage, new home, promotion, closing a deal, starting a business etc... This is great, and we should acknowledge and celebrate our wins. However, we should also celebrate the small successes along the way!

Celebrating the small successes of everyday life keeps us feeling successful consistently. Let's say you're in sales and you've set a goal to close three deals by the end of the week. However, you only close one deal and the other two fell through. Do you see yourself as a success or a failure?

If you choose to see yourself as a failure you have just missed an opportunity to celebrate the one deal you did close! Now if this happens repeatedly you are consistently missing opportunities to celebrate your small successes. If this negative type of behavior is left unchecked you may potentially begin to see yourself a failure.

Okay, let's revisit the scenario. You set a goal to close three deals by the end of the week, you closed one and the other two fell through. Now let's reexamine this from a positive perspective. You closed one deal that is great, celebrate!

Now that you're feeling good take time to uncover the golden nuggets of knowledge learned from the other two deals. First and foremost "don't take it personally!"

Instead, utilize the precious information learned from the other two deals, and make the necessary tweaks in your sales strategy going forward. As a result, this principle will establish a mindset of continuous improvement which creates the ground work for repeated future successes.

Keep the momentum of positive energy going and always remember to celebrate the small successes along the way!

Be consistently encouraged, and have a Positively Vibracious day!

Lasting Connections Are Forever...

Today I connected with a very, very dear friend from High School. We found each other on Face Book earlier in the week. We exchanged contact information, and now we're back in touch!

We spent a considerable amount of time on the phone and didn't want to end the call. In fact we'll touch base again tonight with one of our other friends via three-way. I'm so happy to re-connect with them! They are both truly amazing women. The moral of the story is I feel very grateful for the lasting connections I've made in my life.

My question to you today is...Of the lasting connections you've made over the years, how many do you keep in touch with? Also, is there someone you've been thinking about lately but somehow never find the time to call?

My friends now it the time for you to reach out and touch the people with whom you've made a lasting connection. You'll be so glad you did!

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The Success Principles - Are you where you want to be?

I'm currently reading a great motivational book by Jack Canfield entitled "The Success Principles" - How to get from where you are to where you want to be. I highly recommend this book! I'm a third of the way through the book and I've gained so much clarity about what more I want to do in life.

One of the first action items is creating your personal purpose statement. The book outlines and guides you through this process.

Here's mine "My purpose is to use my God given talents and abilities to enrich the lives of others in ways that motivate and encourage them to live their best lives today - If not now when?"

I'm finding that new opportunities are beginning to open up for me, and they are in sync with my personal purpose statement! Hmmm, is the universe responding to me? I'm thinking yes! In fact, this blog is a component of my purpose. Go figure...

I'll keep you posted on my progress implementing The Success Principles, and getting from where I am to where I want to be!

Stay Positively Vibracious! (Ha! I just made up a new word - "Vibracious")

What's The Weather Forecast For Your Life Today?

My question to you today is “what’s the weather forecast for your life at the moment?”

Is it sunny and bright, and your beautiful smile let’s everyone know that you’re thankful to be alive, or is there a storm underway due to an unanticipated devastating event. Or maybe, it’s just a little intermittent sprinkle because things didn’t quite go as you planned.

Perhaps you’re tossed to and fro because the winds of change are blowing hard in your direction. Well, from time to time we will all be challenged with life’s inclement weather in our lives. But we shouldn’t let that dictate the course of our day.

What we have to remember is that, we are our own “Weather Woman”! We can decide what the internal forecast for ourselves will be on any given day. So, regardless what the external circumstances, your internal mental attitude will have a profound impact on the outcome.

When you start your day with a positive mental attitude you will be better equipped to handle anything that crosses your path. However, if you allow a negative attitude to rule your day, even the most minuscule situation can appear to be overwhelming and devastating.

So again, my question to you is…”what’s the weather forecast for your life today?” I hope your answer will be "it’s a beautiful day in my neighborhood". Remember “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

To your success and the greatness that is within you!

This piece is from one of my blogs from Women About Biz, an awesome business woman's organization that provides helpful resources and tools to empower today's business woman. www.womanaboutbiz.com.

Life is Drawing Without an Eraser

Today, a very dear friend sent me a beautiful presentation entitled "Absolutely Awesome Slide Show". It captured the most amazing pictures, and the captions were very inspirational and uplifting. The caption that caused me to pause and take note was "Life is drawing without an eraser".

My first thought took me back to when I was a little girl learning to write my ABC's with a No. 2 pencil. You could just draw a letter, and simply erase it if it didn't look right. Gee, if only life were that simple today. (smile)

The older I get the more I'm learning and understanding that letting go of the past is really beneficial for you. Once something takes place good or bad it's over, and immediately becomes part of your past. Also, a lot of your past experiences you probably wouldn't want to relive again anyway.

So, live your life on purpose! Realize that drawing without an eraser is a very liberating and positive way to approach each day of your life.

Living on Purpose - DiAnn's Daily Mantra
GOD has uniquely blessed you with your own special gifts. Bring them forth and make the most of each one. Experience the abundance that life has to offer, and live the life that is uniquely YOU!

Do the things your heart is calling you to do, and find a way to make it happen. Always refuse to settle for a lesser rendition of life. Make the most of what you have, and always have a positive attitude of gratitude. Be giving, and bless others with your time, talent and abilities.

Praise God daily for giving you this wonderful life to live... Life if truly magnificent when you chose to live on purpose!

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About Positive Vibrations by DiAnn

Greetings All!

I'm DiAnn, the creator of Positive Vibrations; a collection of positive, inspirational writings and poems about life, love, and the challenges we face in the pursuit of happiness. I hope you will tune in regularly to receive a healthy, hearty dose of Positive Vibrations! God has a bigger purpose and plan for our lives.

A little bit about me, and why I decided to start this blog... I was gainfully employed in corporate America for 25 plus years. The operative word is WAS! In February 09, I was laid off from my job, who was my "husband" of 25 plus years. I felt like I had been divorced, and we weren't even having issues. (smile) You might think this is kinda different to relate your job from a personal standpoint, but that's what it felt like to me. Going forward, I know I will not share that same perspective about my next employer.

However, that was then and this is now! It's eight months later and I’ve gone through my challenging grieving period. I'm diligently looking for my next opportunity, and at the same time learning to be more patient with myself. On a daily basis I'm trying to do a better job of quieting the voices of others, and the little voice in my own head so that I can be still enough to hear God's answers to my prayers.

Everyday I say to myself..."If not now WHEN??" You see, I realized that it's really up to me to decide how I'm going to feel about each day. When you radiate and send out Positive Vibrations, the universe responds back to you with that same vibrant energy. We all have a responsibility to ensure daily that our attitude is one of positivity and gratitude!

So, whether you're unemployed, underemployed or employed, I'm right there with you my friends, and we will survive and thrive to the fullest each day! Stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations by Diann...