We can create a storm within and chip away at our confidence by being self-critical and judgmental. It’s often said that no one is harder on ourselves than we are…why do we do that? It’s not motivating, causes an internal struggle and drains any energy that could propel us forward.

Reminding you today, to reclaim your innocence. Recognize when you are punishing yourself with self-critical dialogue and switch that talk to encouraging words of love as you’re growing and learning, and praise yourself to build up your spirit. As easily as you would give praise to a child for a job well done, do the same for yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Remember the truth, you are magnificent!

When we believe that happiness is this coveted emotion that can be stimulated or controlled by outside sources or that a job, title, house or person will make us happy, we are depending upon something outside of us and will always be on a roller coaster of emotions. Are we letting an external source determine how we feel?

Reminding you today, of your innate joy and that your happiness is your responsibility. Of course there are real stresses in life that you inevitably experience and you can honor those feelings during any trials and tribulations, pulling on your inner strength. For long term happiness nurture yourself with play; laugh, lighten up and appreciate where you are. Staying in your power of happiness even while you are wanting more or craving change will shift your next chapter balanced and grounded in the truth of you.

Our happiness, light and recognition of another creates a ripple effect and is the gift we can give all day. We can leave a little sparkle wherever we go, seeing the best in people, the best in situations, nurturing, supporting, lifting spirits and leaving people better than we found them.

Reminding you today, to share your smile, your joy, your kindness and appreciation everywhere you go. It has an immediate effect and you never know who might have needed your jolt of joy. Leave a little sparkle wherever you go. Love always wins. Love creates magic.

Daily Affirmations with Louise Hay

• I am the star of my own movie. I am also the write and the director. I create wonderful roles for myself.

• I see abundance radiating all around me. I now live in limitless love, light and joy.

Today is all about energizing our vibration with the love of self so we are emanating our love, joy, and infinite value and worth. Raising our vibration begins with self love.

Reminding you today, to nurture your love of self with both simple and grand gestures each day. Everywhere you go you make a difference with your light, your energy touches all.

The world IS a better place because you are in it.

Love yourself like it’s your job and recognize the magnificent light you really are to the world.

It’s amazingly satisfying to lift someone’s spirits, give words of encouragement and help someone recognize their value. Beautiful acts of love, kindness and compassion, all demonstrating a generous spirit.

Reminding you today, to be an Earth Angel. You are divinely guided for the highest good of all involved. There is always someone in need of your angelic assistance. You never know what battle someone is fighting, and your heart, your kindness, your compassion and support make such a difference. The world ALWAYS needs more LOVE and your actions transform all that you touch.

The message is simple today, to allow joy in to lighten the load. Allow joy to release the stress. Allow joy in to raise your vibration and lift your spirits. You are in charge of how you receive life, so choose to receive it with joy.

Reminding you today, to channel the inner kid in you, the one who just wants to have fun and be silly. Infuse a little humor and playfulness in your days. You’ll feel an immediate release of stress and laugh a lot more. Add joy to your day today and lighten your spirit.=