Two years into this journey, there are two things I truly believe have been key to getting me to where I am today: a happier, healthier person who believes in myself! The first is that you have to have concrete GOALS and write them down in order to accomplish great things. I wrote about the differences between a wish and a goal back in November and how goals help you concentrate, plan, envision yourself where you want to be... wishes are 'pie in the sky' dreams that usually don't get concrete attention! 
The second thing is just important... you have to have a grateful heart. Out of gratitude comes positive expression and positive feelings and positive actions and on and on and on. Being grateful is saying to yourself or someone else "That was really good. Thank you." or "I'm so glad to know you." or any simple expression of appreciation and love. Gratitude doesn't need to be flowers sent or jewelry bought or trips given, sometimes the purest form of gratitude can be found in the written word. Written cards and notes, expression of gratitude can be held onto by the recipient, tucked away in a drawer or a book for a moment when they NEED to feel appreciated. They open your card or letter and they feel your gratitude and - in that moment - they experience your gratitude a second time. I'm really hoping you'll take both journaling and note writing to heart - one helps you be the person you want to be and the other expresses gratitude to someone in your life. I've coupled a journal and wonderful hand-made note papers by Love, Meg Cards as the 4th Giveaway for this #hlg2Year anniversary giveaway. Love, Meg Greeting Cards are handcrafted greeting cards, personalized invitations, announcements, scrapbooking and paper craft home decor. The cards that Meg has offered are sooo whimsical and cute - a perfect way to bring a smile to someone's face who receives your note! ; )
The journal is small enough to fit easily in a purse or laptop or iPad bag so when inspiration strikes, you can pull it out and go to town on your goals and aspirations... write them down - that is the power of setting goals! : )
If you'd like to be entered in the Love,Meg Cards and journal giveaway then you will only need to:
1) Follow the HealthyLoserGal blog
2) If you're on Twitter or Facebook, follow me in one or both places (I'm @HealthyLoserGal on Twitter and "HealthyLoser Gal" on Facebook)
3) For every giveaway you are entering this week, tweet or post on FB about the #hlg2year giveaways with a link back to healthylosergal.blogspot.com
4) Tell me in the HLG blog comments that you'd like to receive these beautiful cards and the journal and ...Voila! You're entered! :)
Dream. Believe. Achieve!
Jan ~ HealthyLoserGal
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3 comments:
As a writer and editor, I believe so strongly in the power of writing things down. That's why I've found the HLG challenges so good -- I've committed via Twitter. And I've been trying to write more notes to express my gratitude to people who have made a difference in my life. Just reading your blog post is a good reminder. Winning would be just a bonus!
You are very inspirational and even though I didn't perform as well as I could on this challenge, you have given me something to work towards.
Continue to be amazing, you give us all strength and motivation.
I agree with carolzuenger, winning is a bonus.
Loved the blog post. I have just followed you on FB, Twitter and Blogger. So excited. I am down 20pounds on WW and have about 80 more to go. Following inspirational people helps me reach my goals. The papers by Meg are beautiful and I would love to win! Thanks for encouraging so many people!
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