‘Tis the season to SPRING into action! Spring is the perfect time to refresh your routine, move forward on your goals, or make a bold change in your life. Let’s talk about practical ways to “SPRING” forward into action. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” ~ Peter Marshall “Inaction… [Read More]
Simplifying Self Care
If you’ve ever felt self care is a daunting or unattainable luxury, this month’s newsletter is for you! Let’s talk about simplifying self care … small ways to nurture yourself that don’t require a lot of time, money, or effort. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Self care is never a selfish act — it is simply… [Read More]
Shine Your Light!
From glistening candles and bedazzled holiday attire to strings of festive bulbs, lights define the holiday season. Align your thoughts and actions with this wonderful theme and shine your light to create joy, peace, and brightness this season. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Know what sparks the light in you. Use that light to illuminate the world.” ~ Oprah… [Read More]
Fill Up on Positivity, Leaving No Room for Negativity!
There are times when climbing out of the mud of negativity seems impossible. It’s not always easy to summon the mental power to argue logically and calmly against your own negative thought patterns. So here’s a hint to turn negativity on its head: Instead of confronting negative thoughts directly, focus on the positive by filling… [Read More]
Say NO to Negativity!
It’s time to say NO to negativity! With the continuing barrage of horrific world news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Join me in releasing the toxicity of negativity by filling your life with the healing power of positivity. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you start… [Read More]
ASK For It!
To get everything you want in life, you need the courage to speak up and voice your desires. Let’s talk about creating success by asking for it! Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” ~ Oprah Winfrey “Ask for what you want, and be prepared to… [Read More]
The Pursuit of Perfection
Have you ever felt pressure to achieve perfection in your career, relationships, or personal life? Let’s talk about setting yourself free from the pursuit of perfection – and where to focus your effort and energy instead. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Gold cannot be pure, and people cannot be perfect.” ~ Chinese Proverb “Have no fear of perfection… [Read More]
Create It & Become It: Using Your Body to Change Your Mind!
“Nonverbal [cues] govern how others think and feel about us – do they govern how we think and feel about ourselves?” ~ Amy Cuddy In my most recent e-newsletter I talked about how to create it and become it – actively shaping your future self with today’s actions. You may also recall how in the… [Read More]
Create It and Become It
You’ve heard of the concept “fake it till you make it.” Let’s take that idea one step further. Let’s talk about how to create it and become it – actively shaping your future self with today’s actions. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard… [Read More]
Practice Patience
In today’s fast-paced world of “immediate everything,” patience seems in short supply. Add in the holiday hustle and bustle and being patient truly becomes a virtue! This season, practice patience and reap the benefits of a happier and healthier you. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”… [Read More]