Here's to a merry March!

Here's to a happy, healthy, and productive March for us all!

If February was a good month for you, I hope this month will be nothing short of great!

If you're dealing with any problems that carried over into March, you now have a fresh 31 days to resolve them. It will get better!

If you're working to achieve a goal but haven't quite crossed the finish line, don't despair. A new month presents a wonderful opportunity to work a bit harder toward achieving it. You'll get there, little by little.

Don't ruminate on what did or did not happen in February, for that month is now behind us. Focus on what lies ahead.

As long as you're positive, the forecast won't call for showers and thunderstorms. Instead, there will be plenty of sunny days in store.

As I've put forward in prior entries, the mind exerts a powerful influence over our mood and attitude. If you go into the month assuming the worst, you'll get the worst. It's that simple.

One of the easiest ways to keep a positive mindset is by remaining thankful for your blessings each and every day. Rather than focusing on what's lacking in your life, consider fortunate you are compared with other people in the world.

And here's another big one: Don't expect people to think or act like you. The hard truth is that someone will always find a way to disappoint you. The less reliant you are on others for fulfillment, the happier you'll be. Happiness lies inside. While people may certainly enhance your life, you're the only one who can complete it.

Life is too short not to go for what you want. Make this a month you'll look back on and say, "I worked hard and accomplished a whole lot."

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