“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.” -Patrick Rothfuss Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer YOU are the narrator of your life. So, it's time you ask yourself this very important question. What story are you writing? Is it one that you love? You are immensely powerful! You have this amazing faculty called your imagination. It gives y

“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” -Anonymous Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer So often we think that the world and the way it works is so complicated. But, truthfully, it is just the opposite... it’s really quite simple. We just need to understand how it works and use that knowledge to our advantage. When we listen to our gut, our intuition, we are being guided by our heart to make the best decisions for ourselves in the present moment as we

"And once you understand that habits can change, you have the freedom and the responsibility to remake them." -Charles Duhigg Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Research shows that 40% to 60% of our day is based on routine activity that we carry forward again to the next, Just think of the common phrase “your morning routine.” Do you know anyone who doesn’t have one? Habits and routines are a big part of our life. They make us feel comfortable and bring us feel

"I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them." -Oscar Wilde Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer It's time to check in with yourself. At various points throughout the day, stop and ask yourself, "How am I feeling right now, in this moment?" Then, it's important to think about what you're thinking about. What were your thoughts in the moments just prior that contributed to this feeling? Here’s the key. Wh

“Our patience will achieve more than our force.” -Edmund Burke Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Patience is a funny thing. It works differently than you might imagine, and it is VERY powerful. Although we often think of "waiting" when we visualize patience, it can actually speed up the process and help you reach your goals even faster! When you've truly committed to remaining patient, it keeps everything you’re doing flowing smoothly and effortlessly. You fee

"Remember, nothing will change until you do." -Jack Canfield Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Is it possible for just one person transform a relationship? Doesn't it take "two to tango"? It may sound impossible, but it's actually not at all. In fact, I see it happen all the time! When we think, speak, and act differently, our belief about another person changes, and that person responds differently. Through our own beliefs and actions, we can transform all of

"Your imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions." – Albert Einstein Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer It's time to get reacquainted...no, fascinated ... with your imagination! That amazing part of you that knows no bounds! Know that this situation we are faced with is just temporary. So it’s truly a great time to dream BIG. Opportunities abound all around you. You just have to see them. You know you’ve done it before, and you ca

“Calmness is the cradle of power.” -Josiah Gilbert Holland Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to go through their day feeling more calm. Calm is where the magic of our lives take place. Use this quick, 3-step exercise to feel more calm immediately, and to begin creating a life that you’ll love consistently. Remember, good feelings create good feeling thoughts, words, and actions. That is the way to achieving outcomes that we

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." —John Burroughs Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Today we celebrate Earth Day. And what better way to celebrate our beautiful earth than by communing with nature. "Nature therapy" is a real thing. Just a little time spent in nature has an immediate calming effect. Listen to the breeze gently blowing through the trees, hear the birds chirping, be still as you watch for wildlife....

“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” —Robert Morely Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer You may already be familiar with the "five love languages." These are five different ways of expressing and receiving love. The concept of love languages was developed by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., in his book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. In this book, he describes five unique styles of communicating love, using categories he cre

“I am going to keep having fun every day I have left, because there is no other way of life. You just have to decide whether you are a Tigger or an Eeyore.” –Randy Pausch Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer When was the last time you felt happy and free? The last time you really had “fun?” If you’d like to feel more authentic happiness, there are any number of things you can do. (For some examples, check out this blog, 10 Tips for Feeling Happy Every Day) Today,

"Believing is a type of magic. It can make something true." ~Emily X.R. Pan Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does the mirror of your world reflect back to you? Does it show you what you truly want your life to look and feel like? Do you feel peace and joy around you? Or, are you feeling something less than joy as you look at the events of the world going on around you? Your beliefs are currently defining how you see the world... the way you think it wo

"Luck is everywhere around you, you just have to find it and if you do, it won’t leave you!" ~Author unknown Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Feeling lucky? You should be! Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. But, we don't need a special day or a charm to have amazing "luck" every day. In fact, instead of talking about "luck" today, we're going to focus on "happiness." Because when you are in a place of authentic happiness, every day (in fact every MOMENT) will f

"In a world where you can be anything, be yourself." Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer There are so many bold, beautiful, and exotic animals on this earth. One that we all are likely familiar with is the peacock. In history, myth, and legend, the peacock is a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics. It is a symbol of the integrity and beauty we can achieve when we endeavor to show our true colors. When we have awareness of who we are at our

"Whatever a person's mind dwells on intensely and with firm resolve, that is exactly what he becomes." ~ Shankaracharya Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The quest to understand reality dates back thousands of years. And the more we understand about the concepts of "reality" as we know it, the more we understand that it's something we create. In fact, creating your reality is so much more literal than most understand. And it can be easier than you think! Remem

"There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment." -Yamamoto Tsunetomo Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does it mean to truly live your life to the fullest? Likely there are as many answers to this question as there are people in the world. Everyone will define it uniquely and perfectly for themselves. And, this answer is very important for each one of us. We must stretch our imagination, dream big dreams, and get clarity abou

“Love will turn the whole world into something greater than itself.” -Lauren Oliver Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer 'Tis the season to celebrate love! And we have TWO big love holidays coming up. Sunday, February 13th is International Self-Love Day and Monday is Valentine’s Day. These two worthy holidays simply implicate the importance of feeling lots of love in our lives every day... for everyone and everything... including you! That incredible feeling of l

“As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears.” -Rumi Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Last week we talked about how your life is like a movie. In life, just like on a movie set, no scene can begin without "Action!" True happiness is always the winning strategy. It comes from deep within and takes you to the wonderful place of calm. But, in order to reach the goals you have set for yourself, you must combine this feeling of joy and calm with "Inspired

“Your life experience is a moving picture, of which you are writer, director, performer, producer and critic.” -T.F. Hodge Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Our life is like a movie. It's created one frame at a time, in our mind. This is because we think in pictures. The words we use simply translate into an image from our imagination. It is that picture which becomes the outcome of our reality. The best news about this movie of our life is that we are the Dir

"Successful people are simply those with successful habits." –Brian Tracy Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer As we begin nearing the end of January, it’s important to check in with ourselves regarding the intentions that we’ve set for this year. It’s a great time to make certain that we’re staying the course for the wonderful outcomes we’ve imagined. "Stick with it," "Keep going," "Stay strong," "Stay the course," "Keep your eye on the prize." These sayings ma