Joy’s Blog

Effort

Effort   I am successful in my life as I continuously work for the best possible outcomes. Quotes on Effort: “Continuous effort –not strength or intelligence – is the key…
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Diversity

Diversity I appreciate the variety of personal experiences that have arisen from hosting students from different of cultures. Quotes on Diversity: “If we cannot now end our differences, at least…
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Release

Release I release and let go. I let go of old ways that no longer fit and accept new ideas to enhance my life. When I let go of the…
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Focus

I am…focused I choose to concentrate on those thoughts that create more good in my work for others. When I notice myself focusing on a problem I stop and take…
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Courage

Courage I am…courageous. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Growth takes place when we take small steps. Each time we face our fears we become more of the courageous…
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Devotion

Devotion I am…devoted to my family. Quotes to reflect on: “I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see…
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Dream

Dream I have the power to pursue my dreams. Quotes on Dream: “Life is short, live bold! Be heard, be you, dream big, take risks, don’t wait!” ~Misty Gibbs “If…
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Music

Music I am uplifted when I listen to music. Quotes on Music: “Music can change the world because it can change people.”-Bono “Music expresses that which cannot be put into…
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Receive

Receive I am…receiving I am open and receptive to receiving magnificent ideas for my career/work. Quotes on Receive: “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives…
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Friendship

image from Salvatore Vuono Friendship I honor my friendships and look forward to developing new ones. Each time I have an opportunity to develop friendships with others-I do my best…
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Humor

Humor I have a wonderful sense of humor. I express joy in my work; my delight uplifts me and those around me. Quotes on Humor: “Through humor, you can soften some…
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Opportunity

Opportunity I experience endless opportunities.   Today, and every day, I notice new opportunities in my career and I see limitless possibilities. I am grateful Quotes on Opportunity: “There are opportunities…
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Time

Time I am…on time I use my time at work in wise and productive ways, with ease and confidence.   Time Quotes: “The time is always right to do what…
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Accomplish

  image by Victor Habbick Accomplish I easily accomplish my goals. Accomplish Quotes: “You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force”-Publius Cornelius Tactitus “If you want to accomplish…
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Goal

  image from renjith krishnan Goal I am reaching my goals. I reach for the highest purpose in my work, confident of achieving my aspirations Goal Quotes: “A good goal…
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Direction

Direction I am…self directed. I am…divinely directed.   I seek direction in all that I do. I follow directions with ease and grace. When I stop for a few moments…
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Ideas

Ideas I am… full of ideas.   Where do you get your ideas from? Daydreaming, walking in nature, being bored. Ideas come from anywhere. ”To have a great idea, have…
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Expand

Expand I am…expanding my thinking. I move beyond my area of comfort and find new ways of thinking that enrich my life. Quotes: If you put yourself in a position…
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Inspired

I am…inspired No matter what my role is in a job, I can encourage and lead others by my example to do our best work – in projects, in meetings,…
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Blessed

You are blessed. I am…blessed. And we can be a blessing to others as well as to ourselves.  A blessing is the conferring of goodness.  Have you blessed someone today?…
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