"Woke up this morning feeling like starting my own little grassroots movement for the month of March 2012. I invite you to join me to Listen In and Think Positive! for the entire month of March. Ever wonder how many thoughts floating around in your oh so active mind are positive? How many are negative? I invite you to join me this entire month in taking a second to take notice - to track those pesky little thoughts and to make a change - Listen In and Think Positive!

Is there a person in your life that whenever they walk towards you down the hall they just always ruffle your feathers? Stop and listen in - think about one thing about that person you appreciate and are grateful for, and smile:-) Feeling overwhelmed with your life? Stop and listen in - think about one thing about yourself that you are intensely grateful for, and smile:-) Is there a person close to you who is getting you down? Stop and listen in - think about one piece of information that person has shared with you that you are grateful for and possibly even treasure, and smile:-) Is the bus late again, or traffic at a standstill? Stop and listen in - look up, don't think, just look at the nature around you and share some gratitude for the intense beauty in the world, and smile:-) 

LIKE if you commit to joining Listen In and Think Positive! for the month of March 2012:-)"

Lovely, isn't it?  Pass it on!

(While researching this post I stumbled on the groovy theme from pop star show "Thank Your Lucky Stars" written by Peter Knight and the Nightriders.  It's too good not to share.  And I think I just found my new personal theme music.) 

#2 Accept Compliments and Give Thanks

Second in a series on giving yourself an Inside-Out Makeover,  this step asks for awareness and acknowledgement.  

It's easy as pie for me to be my own worst critic.  I've had years of practice.  In Accepting Myself I wondered how lovely I'd feel if I saw myself through my husband's eyes.  Your spouses, coworkers and friends are constantly sending positive feedback.  Listen carefully to your reaction.   Rather than disagreeing, stand a little taller and say, "thank you."  Believe them!  They love you.

And while you're at it, be grateful.   Because your gaze is directed outward you may find this simpler than accepting compliments.  Just take notice of the lovely things that happen each day.  I like to note the smallest details; it makes the big picture much rosier.  All that really matters is you will be sending more gratitude into the air.  And that's good for all of us.

Then add these moments to your memory banks.  Remember the good things about you.  Remember the good things that happen each day.  Allow them to become a part of you.  You have the power to change your wiring.  Rhonda Britten in Fearless Living asks us to spend time each night before bed making a list of compliments and gratitudes.  Imagine a special book filled with wonderful thoughts about you!  Putting the words  in writing makes them even more powerful.