Bad days happen, and on those days it can be really hard to be positive. It’s really hard to see the bright side when it feels like the universe is conspiring to make you unhappy. But for every dusk the next day there is the dawn. Bad times are temporary and you’ll get through it. I believe in you.

Good morning! Did you know your brain is constantly creating mental links? Every thought, smell, song, and memory is instantly associated with countless others. This system is powerful, but often, the links are built by default, not by design. • Does the sight of your inbox automatically trigger stress? • Is boredom instantly linked to reaching for a distraction? Your brain is plastic; it can rewire itself. You are not stuck with old links. You have the power to consciously decide: "What do I want this thing to mean?" • REWIRE: Pair your dreaded morning alarm with an upbeat song or a moment of gratitude. You actively link the trigger (alarm) to a positive feeling (calm/joy). • ANCHOR: Use a specific scent or music only during focused work. Your brain will soon associate that sensory input directly with high concentration. TODAY'S POWER-UP CHALLENGE 1. NAME IT: Identify one recurring trigger (task, time, place) that drags you down. 2. REDEFINE IT: Decide right now on the single positive feeling or action you will link to it. 3. DO IT: Execute the new positive pairing the very next time that trigger appears.

You’re just blind to your own progress. What have you done this year that shows you’ve progressed?

Name 5 beautiful things nature has blessed you with today! Here are mine: 1. Fresh air 2. Purple flowers 3. Blue skies 4. The smell of grass 5. Green parrots 🦜

Today's pep talk is a simple, powerful truth to carry with you: "I am exactly where I need to be, and I possess everything required for my next step." - Stop chasing perfection. - Stop waiting for more experience or more time. - You are resourceful. You are capable. You are ready. You DON'T need a massive change. Just the belief in the person you are today.