Kathzoofus

Put yourself first. Yes...that means you. Your instruction is simple: Put yourself in front of that person right there...the one standing next to you, or ahead of you or somehow near you. Step ahead to the front of the line. Take care of what is important to YOU before you take care of what is important to THEM. Whoever THEM is. Yes. I really mean you. You. Come. First. You think you are good to others by putting them first...you aren't. You aren't doing anybody any favors by not taking care of your needs. You are your priority. Any questions?

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Make a list, even if only in your head, of every possible reason why you could thank somebody. Then start saying thank you.

A liar is a liar is a liar is a liar. If they lie to you once they will lie to you twice. Then three times, and four times and on and on until you cannot stand to be lied to anymore. How long will you tolerate the lies before you say enough and get this negative energy out of your life?

Most things don't happen overnight. Most things don't happen because you want them to. It takes time... And energy... And persistence... To get what you want. Achieving goals isn't supposed to be easy. If it was...what would you be achieving?

Add the lessons of yesterday... ...to what is in front of me today... ...to build a better tomorrow.

Sometimes the winner is the one that walked away from the battle.

You can have the best argument - the best reasoning in the world - but the only mind you can ultimately make, change or control is your own. There is nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree. The world does not have to share your beliefs.

Never worry about the unknown. Worrying is a part of human nature. But sometimes human nature is not the best thing for us silly humans. We worry about the what-if’s in life. How many what-if's are you worried about? Stop worrying about what MIGHT happen. Focus on what IS happening. And trust that IF something DOES happen... You can deal with it.

Prioritizing is something that has to be worked on every single day. It doesn't just happen. Your to-do's need your time and attention. They don't put themselves in order. It is up to you to do that. Take time to tend to your time.

When the walls of your world feel like they are caving in... When the kids are driving you mad... When you don't know how you will find the money for the necessities... When work is out of control... When traffic makes you late... When you feel so tired, and so worn down that all you want to do is cry... Stop. And cry. Put the kids to bed... Quit looking at the balance in the checkbook... Leave your work at the office... Forget that you were late... Find a dimly lit room in the house... Add some aromatherapy... Some soft soothing music... Open windows for fresh air... Shut off the phones... Lie on the floor surrounded by all of your favorite pillows... And cry. Cry until... You are tired of crying... Until you cannot cry anymore... Cry until you are angry... Cry until you are ready to take action. Then... Take ten deep breaths... In with good... Out with bad... Slowly get up... Wash your face......

Avoiding the to-dos that you don't want to do does not make them go away. Sit down and deal with them now. Stop waiting...they aren't going anywhere on their own. The sooner you get them done, the sooner you will feel better. What are you avoiding?

Nothing happens on its own. If you want money in the bank, you have to start putting money in the bank. If you want to change your career, you have to look for work that appeals to you. If you want to be more organized, you have to start organizing. The things you want are out there waiting for you to go get them. What are you waiting for?

A Kathzoofus Meme: A Word About... What you love: Kids What you need: Meditation What you crave: Strawberries What you wish for: Laughter What you believe in: Self What you fight for: Peace What you are grateful for: Mom What you miss: Myrtle What you long for: Autumn What you dream of: Vacation What you will do: BREATHE! What you won't do: Wallow What you are proud of: Decisions Whats your word?

All building starts at the bottom. If you ever feel like you've hit bottom, you are in the right place to start building.

I believe life is a series of choices and I intend to make choices that are right for me. If my choices offend you, please remember it isn't about you.

Monday Morning Mantra: I am surrounded by good people and good things. There is no space for negativity in my day.

If it isn't your business , try not to mind it.

It is what it is. THIS is your reality. Do not lie about it. Do not hide from it. Do not ignore it. Deal with it.

WHICH IS WORSE: Regretting something you did ? or Something you didn't do?

Life is like a car. Don't you think you had better drive it?