My niece, Ellie, embodying Spring!

I woke up today and the sun is shining brightly. My baby girl is singing and happy–she is loving all the new words she is saying. Getting ready to coach a fantastic client. Life is good.

And there are things in the background…the background music…that I could easily turn my focus to that will cause me angst. Get me moving in he OTHER direction today. The sad, mad, angry direction. Why would I want to cause myself that suffering? It can be addictive–that temptation to gnaw on the bone of negativity. It can always be justified.

For now, for today, for this moment, I am choosing to be grateful. Choosing to look at what is working and thriving in my life. Life is short. Choose to be happy.

Happy Monday!

This article was written by Amy. Amy Ahlers is the creator of The Women Masters and the CEO of Wake-Up Call Coaching.