10 Ways To Stay Motivated When Negativity IS All Around You
Negativity can often feel overwhelming, stifling dreams and eroding hope. While it’s easy to let such negativity permeate your daily life, remember that you have the power to choose your response, even if you can’t always control external circumstances. By actively cultivating a positive environment, you can foster greater motivation to pursue your aspirations and objectives.
1. Have an attitude of belief. You will get what you expect.
2. Take control over what you can,and stop worrying about what you can’t. Some things are within your control, while others are not.
3. Read and listen to positive information. If you fill your mind with uplifting and inspiring information, it will keep you motivated.
4. Be with positive people at all times. Negative people and conversations will have you focused on all the wrong things and may take your focus off your goals.
5. Speak positive affirmations. Words have a creative strength. Regardless of what is going on around you, speak out loud what you want to happen.
6. Learn from your mistakes, instead of repeating them. We all make mistakes; the key is to take your ‘messes and turn them into messages’ and keep on moving.
7. Make a plan. There is a popular quote: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” When you take time to plan, you allow yourself to think and visualize through the entire process from beginning to end.
8. Celebrate accomplishments, whether big or small. Always take time out to celebrate.
9. Build a support team. Having the right team in place to help you is crucial to your success.
10. Rehearse your victories. Oftentimes, we forget how far we’ve come and the goals we’ve already accomplished.
Your archetypes, as unique as your fingerprints, hold the keys to your life’s purpose and creative gifts.
Have you ever pondered why specific individuals, locations, and experiences captivate you?
Have you noticed recurring patterns, unexpected twists, and moments that carry a deeper significance?
Both ancient Greek philosophy and Jungian psychology suggest these occurrences are not coincidental. They are shaped by archetypes—active guardians within your inner psyche that subtly influence your beliefs, decisions, motivations, and choices.
Archetypes are more than just personality traits; they are symbolic roles chosen by your soul before birth to facilitate growth, healing, and the realization of your highest potential.
The archetypes residing within you are as distinct as your fingerprints, offering insights into your life’s purpose, your creative strengths, and the profound meaning behind your greatest challenges.
The remarkable aspect of working with archetypes is their ability to articulate the intangible. They help you understand your patterns, your passions, and your struggles. Crucially, they affirm that your life holds meaning—that you are not flawed or adrift. You are on a soul-driven journey rich with purpose and wisdom.
When you start perceiving your life through the framework of archetypes, confusion gives way to clarity, and your path forward becomes not only apparent but also profoundly motivating.
Navigating life becomes significantly simpler when we embrace the present day, rather than constantly focusing on the future.
Life unfolds day by day, not all at once. Each sunset allows us to rest, confident that dawn brings a fresh start, new perspectives, and renewed hope. The hours between sleep are ours to decide how we will live, learn, laugh, and grow. Experiencing life this way—one day at a time—makes it sweeter and more manageable.
Consider the future stretching out before you. Do you feel tension or stress about the journey ahead? Perhaps you’ve made a recent lifestyle change, like a new diet or quitting smoking, and the thought of maintaining it for years seems daunting.
Or maybe you’ve started a new job or are newly married, and feel anxiety about your ability to succeed. Shifting your focus from years down the line back to the present day can bring calm and renewed confidence in your abilities. You might also discover an inner faith that the future will take care of itself.
How we engage with our lives today and tomorrow significantly impacts who we become and what we experience in the years to come. By remaining fully present in the day at hand, enjoying its offerings, and maximizing our energy, we’ll find ourselves perfectly ready and capable of handling any future when it arrives.
Here is your 5-Step Stay Present Plan:
Step 1: Anchor with Breath
Why: The breath is your built-in lifeline to the present.
Practice: At least 3 times a day, pause for 60 seconds. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
As thoughts come, acknowledge them, then gently return to the rhythm of your breath.
Mantra:“I am here. I am safe. I am enough.”
Step 2: Name What You See, Hear, and Feel
Why: Naming sensory input grounds you in your current environment.
Practice: Pick a moment during your day and say (out loud or silently):
“I see… (the light through the trees).”
“I hear… (the hum of a fan).”
“I feel… (the warmth of my hands).”
This invites your senses to sit at the table of now.
Step 3: Create “Now” Rituals
Why: Familiar rituals create sacred space in the present.
Practice: Choose one small, intentional daily act: making tea, stretching, lighting a candle, walking barefoot.
Do it slowly, fully focused on that act. No distractions. (I make my bed very slowly each morning – I purposely tuck every corner – flatten every wrinkle – it feels so energizing to start the morning this way.)
Let it be your anchor to remind yourself: “This is my life. This moment is mine.”
Step 4: Notice When You Drift—and Gently Return
Why: It’s not about perfection—it’s about return.
Practice: When you catch yourself spiraling into regret or future worry, say this aloud or in your head:
“That’s the past/future. I return to now.”
Place your hand over your heart or belly to feel your presence. This moment is your restart.
Step 5: Practice Gratitude in Real Time
Why: Gratitude shifts the mind from lack or fear to abundance and peace.
Practice: Each time something brings you calm, joy, or clarity, say thank you in the moment.
“Thank you for this warm cup of coffee.”
“Thank you for this quiet breath.”
“Thank you for surviving, even when it was hard.”
♥ Bonus Affirmation: ~ “I don’t have to fix the past or predict the future to be whole. I already am. Right here. Right now.”
Every single Republican who signed the BIG BETRAYAL BILL on July 3rd, 2025, has sealed their legacy in ink — not with the blood of patriotism, but with the blood of the innocent.
When children can no longer access life-saving medicine, when families are torn apart by the cruelty of vanished services, and when elders die in silence because their healthcare was ripped away — that will be the day of reckoning.
The headlines won’t read “budget cuts” — they’ll read “avoidable tragedies.” And history will not forget. The hands that signed that bill will be stained with the pain of a nation betrayed. One by one, they will be held accountable — in the courts, in the voting booths, and in the hearts of the grieving.
Because when the most vulnerable are sacrificed, there is no defense — only judgment. And it is coming.
Title: Holding the Line: How We Save When Everything’s on the Line
It starts with a sigh at the grocery store, standing over a cart that’s a little lighter than usual. The cashier smiles kindly, but behind that smile is another mother doing her own math—calculating the price of dignity in a world that keeps raising the cost. You clip the coupons, stretch every dollar, and trade brand names for store labels, not because you want to—but because you must. Because your kids need milk. Your parents need their medication. And there’s not a luxury to be found, only survival.
The fridge is no longer just an appliance. It’s a battleground of love and sacrifice. Dinner isn’t just a meal—it’s a prayer you stretch with canned beans, rice, and frozen vegetables. You skip meals so your children won’t notice there’s less. You fill your pantry with wisdom from your grandmother, who taught you how to make soup out of bones and hope. She made it through the Great Depression, and now, with every bite, you remember her hands and her strength.
And now it’s not just your kids you’re holding up—your parents are slipping through the cracks too. The messages come in emails with cold words: “Medicaid eligibility review.” You sit with your mom, now frail and trembling, as you fill out forms that feel more like trials than help. You plead with bureaucracies while worrying whether you’ll have to choose between insulin and electricity.
SNAP benefits are being cut for families like yours. It feels like someone is tightening a belt around your soul. But you don’t crumble. You stretch meals, plant tomatoes in coffee cans, and teach your children to find joy in the little things: the smell of warm bread, the power of sharing a single apple.
You hold your head up at the food bank, because there is no shame in feeding your family. You trade recipes with other mothers and grandmothers in parking lots, exchange budgeting hacks, and swap winter coats at community centers. Because we are all in this together.
You cut out takeout, make your own cleaning supplies, repair instead of replace, and teach your children that being rich isn’t about money—it’s about heart, grit, and sticking together.
To every family fighting for their kids, their elders, and their dignity, know this:
~We will survive this. We come from people who faced breadlines and dust bowls, who turned their last pennies into the foundation for something better. They didn’t give up, and neither will we.
~This moment will not break us. We are the descendants of resilience. We are the children of those who made it through the darkness of the 1930s with strength stitched into every thread of their being.
~We will survive—because that’s what we do. We endure. We fight. We rise.
And when the history books write about this era, they’ll say: “They came together. They gave what they could. They made it through.”
Walk like you’re not waiting for money—walk like it’s chasing you. That’s the mindset we need now more than ever. The years ahead will demand boldness, not hesitation. We can’t afford to tiptoe through life waiting for permission, abundance, or rescue. We must embody the energy of someone already aligned with success, someone who knows their worth and acts like the world is trying to catch up to them. It’s about walking with purpose, making decisions from a place of belief, not fear—because when you shift your mindset from scarcity to certainty, money, opportunity, and progress begin to move toward you. The future belongs to those who act like it’s already theirs.
By creating space for profound healing and renewal, we clear away what no longer serves us.
Life can throw unexpected events at us that leave a lasting impression, such as the death of a loved one, a sudden epiphany, or an instant that changes everything. We may find ourselves reflecting on these events for years to come.
These defining moments can ground us, reminding us of our reality and what is truly important. Although we may try to forget these memories as we move forward, they can still weigh heavily upon us.
Repressed emotions don’t disappear; they can manifest unexpectedly as mental exhaustion, emotional outbursts, or even a disorganized living space.
Creating space, both mentally and physically, is a crucial step toward achieving profound healing and renewal. This process allows us to delve deep within ourselves and confront the aspects of our lives that no longer contribute positively to our well-being. By actively identifying and releasing these burdens, we create room for growth, transformation, and the cultivation of a more authentic and fulfilling existence.
The act of letting go can be challenging, as we often hold onto things, both tangible and intangible, out of familiarity, fear, or a false sense of security. However, what we fail to acknowledge is that what we bury within ourselves doesn’t simply disappear; it often resurfaces in unexpected and potentially harmful ways. Unexpressed emotions, unresolved traumas, and limiting beliefs can manifest as physical ailments, emotional distress, and self-destructive behaviors.
By creating space, we allow ourselves to confront these hidden aspects of ourselves with compassion and understanding. This process may involve therapy, journaling, meditation, or other forms of self-reflection. It may also involve decluttering our physical spaces, letting go of toxic relationships, or changing unhealthy habits.
The goal is not to erase our past or to deny our experiences, but rather to integrate them into a more holistic understanding of ourselves. By acknowledging and releasing what no longer serves us, we create space for new experiences, new relationships, and new possibilities. We open ourselves up to the flow of life and allow ourselves to be guided by our intuition and our inner wisdom.
TRY THIS!
“THE STORY, THE LESSON, THE LETTING GO” Activity
Purpose: To help clients honor the emotional connection to an item without needing to keep the physical object.
📝 What You’ll Need:
A journal or printed worksheet
A pen or marker
A camera or phone (optional)
🌟 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Choose One Sentimental Item Pick one item that feels meaningful but may no longer fit your life or space.
2. Write the Story Ask: “What memory or emotion is tied to this item?” Have them write a few sentences (or talk it out if journaling isn’t their thing).
Example: “This was my grandmother’s teacup. She used to pour me mint tea in this cup when I was a kid, and we’d sit and talk.”
3. Find the Lesson or Legacy Ask: “What has this item taught you or reminded you about yourself or your life?”
Example: “It reminds me how important quiet moments and connection are. I want more of that in my current life.”
4. The Letting Go Options:
Take a photo of the item to keep the memory.
Create a small memory box or digital album with the photo and story.
Gently release the item with intention.
Say out loud (or write): “Thank you for the memory. I carry your story with me, not your shape.”
✅ Why This Works:
It respects the emotion, rather than denying it.
It shifts focus from the object to the experience.
It gently empowers decision-making by turning guilt into gratitude.
Transform your home into a sanctuary of supportive energy by cultivating a stress-free environment.
Our homes, often mere stopovers in our busy lives, can be transformed into true sanctuaries. Just as gardens require tending to bloom, our homes need care to become wellsprings of replenishment and beauty. By treating them as cherished treasures, we can shift their energy and foster a deeper connection to our personal space.
Consider your home as a mirror of your inner self. If its current appearance doesn’t align with how you envision yourself, it can hinder your ability to shine truly. Transforming your home to reflect your inner landscape doesn’t require a complete overhaul or significant expense.
Simple actions can make a profound difference:
Curate your surroundings: Arrange items so that your gaze consistently falls upon the things you love most.
Embrace hidden treasures: Bring out cherished items you’ve tucked away, or use your finest dishes.
Make small repairs: Address minor issues that can accumulate and detract from your home’s appeal.
Declutter and organize: A cost-free way to reduce chaos and invite calm into your space.
Rejuvenate with purpose: View the rejuvenation of your personal space as a creative project that enhances well-being and connection.
Create space for newness: Donate old items to charity, opening up your home for fresh energy.
Streamline daily tasks: Simple strategies, such as storing bills in decorative boxes and designating a specific time to address them, can help reduce stress.
Ensure free flow of energy: Remove clutter to allow energy to move freely throughout your space.
Simplifying your home allows your imagination and energy to flourish. By prioritizing your home as the heart of your family’s activities, you gain the freedom to focus on what truly matters: time for yourself, time for loved ones, and time to replenish your energy, enabling you to share more and the world.
Peace & Harmony, Coach Cher
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10 Creative Ways to Refresh Your Space Without Buying New
By Lifestyle-by-Designs | Coach Cher
1. Rearrange Your Furniture
Experiment with different layouts to create a fresh perspective. Move your sofa to a new angle, swap chairs between rooms, or rotate your bed to face a different direction.
2. Shop Your Own Home
Borrow decor items from other rooms. A vase, throw pillow, or rug in your living room might look fantastic in the bedroom.
3. Declutter & Simplify
Clear out items that no longer serve you. A streamlined space feels more open and refreshing.
4. Reimagine Wall Art
Rearrange or swap out art pieces and photos. Create a gallery wall or showcase children’s artwork for a personal touch.
5. Repurpose What You Have
Use old jars as planters, trays as wall decor, or vintage scarves as table runners.
6. Maximize Natural Light
Rearrange curtains to let in more sunlight or use lighter fabrics. Clean windows for a crystal-clear view and brighter interior.
7. Update Your Soft Furnishings
Swap throw pillows or blankets between rooms. Even changing pillows or rearranging the furniture can make a room feel refreshed.
8. Create Zones
Define spaces for specific activities. Use rugs, furniture placement, or shelving to separate areas for work, relaxation, and hobbies.
9. Bring Nature Indoors
Gather branches, pinecones, or fresh flowers from your yard. A touch of nature adds tranquility and beauty.
10. DIY Something New
Refurbish an old piece of furniture, paint a frame, or craft a centerpiece from items you already own. Creative projects add a personal touch.
Bonus Tip: Schedule a consultation with Coach Cher at Lifestyle by Design for personalized advice to transform your space into a haven of clarity and functionality!
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