Hi friends,
 
The other day, I wrote my work affirmations as an employee on a card to read them every day as part of my work-start-up ritual:
 
 
  1. I am a leader, an initiator, an over-communicator, and a fast deliverer, and getting better and better at my job every day.
  2. I am committed to communicating with all colleagues as clearly, effectively, and professionally as possible.
  3. The more I give generously to others, the more I receive and the happier I feel.
  4. I am expanding in abundance and success and inspiring others to do the same (credit: The Big Leap)
 
I am sharing them to inspire you to write your own. If you feel the sentence (I am) creates cognitive dissonance when you read it because you don’t believe you are there yet, I learned from Hal Elrod to say “I am committed to….” instead.
 
I keep other affirmations on a card at home regarding my relationships, creativity, home, and abundance. I choose one affirmation and write it a few times as part of my morning routine to remember it throughout the day. Repeating my affirmations in writing helps me remember them more.
 
I also love these my-own-business affirmations that my friend and business coach Muna Shakour is teaching on her page every week:
 
  1. I trust myself to make the right decisions for my business.
  2. I value my time and use it mindfully and respectfully.
  3. The success (or failure) of my business is my responsibility and mine alone.
  4. My business is a reflection of me. If I want it to grow, I must grow.
  5. I have all the time I need to do the things that matter most. (I use a variation on this affirmation, I have the time, energy, and money to do the things that matter most).
  6. I am my word and I keep my promises to myself.
  7. I always bounce back stronger.
 
Which affirmation resonated with you the most?  
 
I want to expand my affirmations, so I keep an eye on my friend Talar's page too.
 
Please share your favorite affirmations by replying to this email. I would love to hear from you!
 
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We finished the first parenting book together, called Brain-Body Parenting. 
Very interesting and compassionate read. Love you ladies.
 

Here is your weekly dose of The Sunday Spark ⚡️ a newsletter listing 5 insightful things I thought were worth starting your week with: 
 
 
1. 📋I love lists, always have and always will. This list: 100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying reminded me of things I used to love to read as a teenager on the internet.  And it also reminded me of my happy moments list.
 
 
2. 😯We often think about the first time we do something but not the last time we do it. Listen to Sam Harris reflecting on this in 4 minutes in Waking up app;  the excellent meditation and spiritual talks app. Try it for free for a month, my treat. No credit card is required.
 
3. 🔟 Read this insightful article about The 10/10/10 Rule For Tough Decisions, created by Suzy Welch, a business writer for publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and O magazine.
 
 
4. 🎂 Happy Birthday to one of my favorite daily blog writers Rohan Rajiv, I am sure you will enjoy reading his Birthday reflections as much as I did. What seeds do you plan to plant?
 
 
5. 💬 A great decluttering question to enhance your morning routine:
 
“What can I do to make leaving and returning home easier? How can I organize this space to get out the door on time with everything I need every time I leave?”
― Erin Rooney Doland, Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter
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