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Holiday Magic Everyday

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Dec 9, 2020
4 min

Holiday Magic Everyday

“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” -Marianne Williamson Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer I know I say this a lot... but it's because it's one of the the most important things to remember. It's worth repeating. We create everything in our lives based on how we FEEL. When we feel good, we create peace and calm for ourselves. So, if you want to know where to find that "magic" of the holidays on any given

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3 Tips for a Happy Start to the Holiday Season

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Dec 2, 2020
4 min

3 Tips for a Happy Start to the Holiday Season

“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” — Mary Anne Radmacher Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer While the Holiday Season may not feel the same this year or some of our traditions may be altered, it can still be a wonderful time of year! In fact, many are embracing the holiday spirit more than ever this year. Amidst the fun, the planning, and the hustle and bustle that the holidays can bring, it’s esp

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Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving... More than Ever!

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Nov 25, 2020
4 min

Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving... More than Ever!

“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” —David Steinall-Rast Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer If you live in the U.S., you'll be celebrating a holiday tomorrow that is focused on one of the most powerful feelings we can express... the feeling of gratitude. For some, the holiday may look different this year than it has in the past. But, it's more important than ever to focus on the "giving thanks" part of this day. We don'

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A Unique View of Love

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Nov 17, 2020
4 min

A Unique View of Love

"Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.”~ Parker Palmer Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We are taught at a very young age to love others. We are told often that we should love everyone, help others, and give often. We’ve learned to do this in many ways: we give of our time, our money, our resources, our skills, our talents and through random acts of kindness. T

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The Ripple Effect of Kindness Every Day

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Nov 11, 2020
4 min

The Ripple Effect of Kindness Every Day

“Because that’s what kindness is. It’s not doing something for someone else because they can’t, but because you can.” – Andrew Iskander Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Every action you take, and every word you speak to another person can have an amazing, ongoing ripple effect. In fact, your "Ripple Effect" will touch approximately 1,000 people today... so make it a beautiful one! Extraordinary research shows that our attitudes and actions not only impact the

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What is Your Decision?

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Nov 3, 2020
4 min

What is Your Decision?

“When faced with a decision, choose the path that feeds your soul.” Dorothy Mendoza Row Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer It's Election Day in the U.S., so for many of us, "decisions" are at the forefront of our minds today. But, decisions about which leaders to vote for are only a small portion of the decisions that make up our lives. In fact, the small choices we make for ourselves throughout our day can have a great and profound effect on our daily lives.

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The Real Masks

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Oct 27, 2020
5 min

The Real Masks

"Love has a powerful way of removing the mask we all insist on wearing." ~Jessy Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer With Halloween approaching, as well as everything in the news, it's hard to go a day without hearing or thinking about ‘masks’. But there’s another type of mask that we often don’t talk about. And, of all the masks out there, this one is the most rewarding when you are finally able to take it off. This special holiday is all about pretending to be

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Keep Your Eye on the Prize...it's WORTH IT!

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Oct 21, 2020
4 min

Keep Your Eye on the Prize...it's WORTH IT!

"If you are persistent you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it." ~ Author Unknown Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer "Keep your eye on the prize" and “stay the course”. These sayings may sound cliche, but there is a reason we repeat these kinds of mantras. Cultivating persistence and consistency is SO worth the effort! It is the practice that will bring us good feelings and a calm mindset. It is crucial to our success! It’s been a year of great

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The "Happiness" Secret Revealed

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

The "Happiness" Secret Revealed

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." -Herman Cain Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What do you expect when you wake up each morning? Do you wake up expecting and believing that today is the best day of your life? Do you wake up with gratitude on your mind for what you already have? Do you set a tone for your day with "thanks in advance" for what you desire? Do you specifically focus on a day full of LOVE and FUN integrated i

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Honor Your Uniqueness

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Oct 6, 2020
4 min

Honor Your Uniqueness

"If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it. Tell the world you are a one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy." ~Victoria Moran Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Remember, your job today and everyday is to feel really really good. How you feel creates your reality, so it's important to keep your personal "love tank" full. This is the way to experience wonder, spread joy, and h

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A Calm Mindset is Pure Magic

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Sep 29, 2020
3 min

A Calm Mindset is Pure Magic

"It is inner stillness that will save and transform the world." -Eckhart Tolle Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We could use a lot of words to describe it, but a calm mindset is truly transformational. It can make the world a better place, and is your ticket to truly having the life of your dreams. And all of this feels nothing short of "magical". Whatever it is that you might want, you must become calm first. Then everything (literally, everything!) is possi

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Sep 22, 2020
4 min

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

“Small shifts in your thinking, and small changes in your energy, can lead to massive alterations of your end result.” -Kevin Michel Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Research has proven that your brain filter goes in search of what you think, believe, and feel. Your mind then creates these things in your reality. How amazing is that! It means we are in charge of our life to create what our hearts truly desire. In her book “How Emotions Are Made. Secret Life o

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Are You Happy at Work or in Your Daily Routine?

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Sep 15, 2020
3 min

Are You Happy at Work or in Your Daily Routine?

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us." -Helen Keller Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer For many of us, our daily routine or "typical work day" has changed this year. It's taken some adjustment, but many of us have now settled into a new routine. So, we must make sure this new routine is a happy one! Finding joy in what you do every day is a necessa

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Be a Cheerleader for YOU!

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Sep 8, 2020
4 min

Be a Cheerleader for YOU!

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” —Brené Brown Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer In last week's Little Gems, we talked about "discovering your own magnificence.” Now that you've discovered all of the things about you that are magnificent, it's time to start cheering yourself on towards these things that really make you shine! It is extremely important that we understand, as human beings, we work p

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Remember, You are Magnificent!

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Sep 1, 2020
5 min

Remember, You are Magnificent!

"When you realize your own magnificence, you will only attract magnificence in your life." ~Anita Moorjani Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The real you, your "authentic self," shines more brightly when you accept that you are magnificent. We all have qualities and gifts that create more joy for us and those around us. Own your uniqueness today, so you can uncover and shine your incredible light more brightly than ever before. When you recognize your own ve

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Pay Attention!

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Aug 25, 2020
4 min

Pay Attention!

“Small things make me happy, and I laugh out loud at the silliest of jokes!" ~Divyanka Tripathi Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer How can you find the good and the happy in every moment? You simply have to pay attention! Be aware as your life is unfolding in the present moment. It's time to get out of that repetitive behavior, the old "auto-pilot", the often too serious mode of thinking, and bask in the delight of your life that is in front of you now. Have fu

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The Magic Formula

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Aug 18, 2020
4 min

The Magic Formula

"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will." – George Bernard Shaw Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer How was it possible for a multi-ton piece of metal to fly in the sky? How was it possible for a horseless carriage to move by itself? How was it possible for us to speak to someone halfway around the world instantly? How was it possible to breathe under water or explor

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Claim Your Power

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Aug 11, 2020
5 min

Claim Your Power

“We think so often that we are helpless, but we're not. We always have the power of our minds…Claim and consciously use your power.” ~ Louise L. Hay Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer This world is not what it seems. In fact, the world works in a completely different way than we think it does. According to Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, in her book How Emotions are Made, Secret Life of the Brain, "you construct your environment in which you live, your rea

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5 Steps to Creating Awesome Working Relationships

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Aug 4, 2020
5 min

5 Steps to Creating Awesome Working Relationships

"Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution." -- Deepak Chopra Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Whether you're working remotely or around a team of people, your working relationships can have a huge impact on your overall mood and productivity. When you are trying to keep y

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Going With the Flow

Mary Lynn Ziemer

Jul 28, 2020
5 min

Going With the Flow

"The more in harmony you are with the flow of your own existence, the more magical life becomes." ~Adyashanti Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does it truly mean to "go with the flow." Is it as easy as it sounds? Are you living your life in the flow right now, or does it feel like you’re rowing upstream, against the current? We all know the feeling that represents our life "in the flow." It’s that easy feeling that, wherever you are, whatever you’re

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