Just as there’s value in practicing patience, it’s also critical to know how and when to move on. Let’s create forward momentum to transform your life. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but in building the new.” ~ Socrates “If you’re… [Read More]
Confidence
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]
Live Boldly: Life Larger than Your Fears
Fear. You’ve experienced it: Sweating, chills, gut-wrenching nausea, difficulty breathing, and a racing heart. Fear is hardwired into your brain to protect you from danger – but it can also consume your energy, hinder your progress, and choke your spirit. Next time you feel fear’s grip, ask yourself, “Who could I be and what would I do if I… [Read More]
Self-Kindness & Acceptance
My hope for you in 2016 is that you create a lifelong practice of self-kindness and acceptance. Instead of being your toughest critic, learn to accept your weaknesses, honor your strengths, and have greater compassion for your own “humanness.” Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line.” ~ Lucille Ball “You yourself,… [Read More]
Make A Decision & Make It Happen
Have you ever felt stymied by indecision and unable to move forward in your life? This month we’re talking about making decisions and taking action: vital steps to progress and success. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.” ~ Sir Girad “Take time… [Read More]
Practicing Positivity: Accept Negativity and Move Forward
In Chinese philosophy, the idea of yin and yang describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent. What does that have to do with positivity? Well, just as many tangible dualities – light and dark, fire and water, male and female – physically manifest this idea, so no discussion of… [Read More]
Practicing Positivity: Create a Positive Environment
In my most recent email newsletter, I talked about the power a positive mind has to create a positive life. And while it’s true, it’s really a circle – because our external circumstances. Now, there are some circumstances that are difficult to change, or out of our control. But there are many small things we… [Read More]
Positive Minds, Positive Lives
Our mindset has a powerful impact on our thoughts, our behaviors and our actions. Let’s talk about how a positive mind creates a positive life – and the positive habits that lead to success. Warmly, Melanie Ott Words of Inspiration “If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” ~ William James “When… [Read More]
More Practical Tips to Build Confidence
In my most recent email newsletter on harnessing the power of confidence, I shared a number of tips to harness the power of confidence in your own life. Here is a handful of more practical steps that will help you find the confidence within yourself. • Resist comparison. Lack of self-confidence often stems from looking… [Read More]