Midweek Inspiration

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Happy halfway through the week😊! The week is halfway over, and we only have the second half remaining, and it should be easier! How has the week been going for you? I hope everything is going well and you are maintaining your sanity in the chaotic world we are living in. We might not go through the same situations, but we can see the many issues happening in the world that inflict the world with different stresses. Some of the insanity we see on the news seems more comical and not real news, but I suppose what we see is the media considers critical news. I think it is rather shameful there is nonstop coverage of a former president’s legal trial and “alleged” criminality because I believe there are far more critical things that should be acknowledged and relayed. I think it is obvious that I am more than tired of hearing the former president’s name, seeing his face, and hearing the lies coming out of his mouth. I apologize if you thought what I just said was offensive or if it upsets you, and if you disagreed, I would love to see your reasons.

That is enough of my opinions regarding the news, and now it is time to move on to an inspirational quote. Wednesdays are great because we have survived half of the week, and the weekend will return soon! I hope you find the quote I shared inspiring and motivating because we can all use that during these long and warmer days. I thought it was only spring, but these temperatures feel more like summer, which terrifies me on what summer will be like. I do not get along well with the temperature when it is too hot because it makes me feel terrible, and I do blame that on Multiple Sclerosis. Regardless of how your week has been so far, how do you plan to get through the rest of the week? If your week has been great, I am sure you want it to continue the same, but if the week has not been great, I hope it gets much better for you!

My dentist appointment yesterday went better than expected, but it was frustrating. It never fails because even when you have a scheduled appointment, there is always a LONG wait! I waited one hour before being called back to see the dentist, and then I had to sit in the chair waiting for the staff to get their thoughts together and be on the same page. By the time everything was planned, if I wanted the dental work done the same day, I would have had to wait longer, and I had already lost my patience and did not want to wait any longer. I have an appointment tomorrow for a cleaning and will go back on Monday for the rest of the work to be taken care of. I want everything done and out of the way, and I will return tomorrow and hope there is not another LONG wait again!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and you found the quote inspiring! Often, it is the smallest of things that can make a bigger difference, but I did love the quote. I thought it said a lot about Wednesdays, but your opinion on it matters to me as well. I always want the chance to read your thoughts on what I share and will do my best to respond to your comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Motivational Monday

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Another weekend has ended, but I hope you enjoyed every minute. Hopefully, you created found and lasting memories. At the beginning of a new week, you must decide to embrace and tackle your goals. Each week offers a fresh start to try again without dwelling on anything not accomplished. Goals from last week do not matter because that was then, and this is now. Think only about what you want to achieve this week and focus solely on those goals. I am still searching for a job, but my focus is on my class starting in three weeks. Once I complete the class and become certified, finding a job will be much easier, and things will work out for the best. This afternoon, I will be going to a follow-up appointment with my pain doctor. These appointments always go the same way. Nothing has changed in the past three months and will not change, so I get the excitement of a miserable drive on the most obnoxious interstate with way too much road construction. Some enjoy driving, but I am sure even those who do would despise this road. For someone like me who hates driving, it is the worst way to spend three hours total driving to the appointment and back home.

Last week, I decided to involve myself with positive affirmations because we must strive for more positivity and less negativity throughout life. We can try doing this daily, which might seem like a lot to do, or once a week, whatever works best for you. Today, I will share five positive affirmations I will focus on this week and why they are critical to me. I am doing this because the affirmations I choose will help me become more positive and motivated for success. Trying to adapt to not having a full-time job and relying on others is challenging because I am a very independent person, and finding ways to be positive during a relatively negative time is crucial for my mental health. I am sharing my five affirmations separately so I can explain the importance of each. Please note, that these are not in order of importance because I feel they are all important😊!

I accept my imperfections. I think imperfections create who we are without filters. When we can acknowledge and accept our imperfections, they can provide us with more strength, courage, and resilience. Many try pretending their life is perfect and without any imperfections, but this behavior is a facade and only displays weakness. Of course, my many imperfections do not define me, but they are a part of what makes me who I am.

I heal and strengthen daily. Life has knocked me down many times, and some of those knockdowns were more vicious than others. No matter how vicious and challenging getting knocked down was, I will never surrender and always get back standing straight. Challenges, disappointments, and times of suffering can either make or break you. We can choose which to go with, and I decide that they will make me because I know I get stronger every time.

I trust my inner wisdom will guide me. We should listen to our inner voice because it will lead us in the right direction. Throughout our lives, we are constantly learning lessons, and they will remain in our thoughts so we can make better decisions. I have learned that my initial thoughts about any given situation are the correct way because the more I overthink something, the higher the chances are my decision will be the wrong way to go.

I can forgive myself. During life, we will make bad decisions, and something goes wrong. We might cause another person emotional pain, or we do something that causes us long-term issues, but we are only human, and mistakes will be made. We must learn from these experiences and not be hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up about a mistake made. If we cannot forgive ourselves, why would we expect anyone else to be forgiving?

I am not pushed by my problems, but I am encouraged by my goals. This is something important to me because I let the negative aspects of my life control what my future looked like. I experienced several losses over the past few months, and it was painfully challenging. I could not see a clear and bright way forward. Although it took me several months, I can finally see a bright and encouraging future ahead, it just takes determination, patience, and resilience.

I would also like to share a quote with you that I found motivating and hope you will too. We should fill our thoughts (cup) with positive and motivating thoughts daily instead of thinking things are going wrong. Yes, we will face challenges and everything we want will not go according to plan, but in time everything will work out for the best. We might not have control over every aspect of our lives, but we can control our thoughts and how we want to deal with life in general. We can decide to be happy and positive, or we can decide to be miserable and negative. Seems like an easy decision.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed my five positive affirmations and the quote I shared. I am not going to pressure anyone, but I would love to know if you can think of any positive affirmations for yourself. If you do not want to share, that is okay, and you are entitled to your privacy. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and have an amazing week. Please never forget I am always sending you LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes.

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday!

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

When life goes sideways from what we had planned and expected, we can feel disappointed and discouraged, but that does not mean we should give up and accept defeat. During our lifetime, there will be many times we are discouraged and find it challenging to discover inspiration. Our inspirations do not always stem from others and can come from inside ourselves. I realize when nothing appears to be going in the right direction, seeing inspiration inside can be extremely difficult and nearly impossible, but it is still there. Finding inspiration, courage, and positivity might take a little extra time and consideration for ourselves. When the dark clouds loom over our heads for a long time, we think the sun will never shine on our lives again, and if we continue believing this, the darkness will only last longer. Dig a little deeper and remember everything you have already overcome in your life, and you will be reminded of the strength you hold, which will hopefully lead you in a brighter direction.

In most of my posts, some of what I am sharing are words I need to remind myself of, and I will reread the words often to let them sink in. We all experience challenges in our lives, and sometimes challenges will linger, and we feel like they will not improve. We are only human, and this is how the human mind thinks, and there is nothing wrong with that, but we cannot get lost in the challenges and must find ways to overcome them. Anything we are unhappy about in our lives, we are the only ones who can make the changes necessary to get past the unpleasant times. No one can fix our lives, so we must take charge and make changes. We must inspire ourselves with changes, and steps we take might help another person overcome similar challenges.

We are halfway through the week and only have the final part to survive, which I think we can handle, but we could all use an inspirational quote to help us along. Whatever you have gone through, something is waiting for you at the end of the rainbow, so please keep striving for success. We have all felt beaten down in life and feel like giving up would be easier but doing that would not help overcome anything because you would feel even worse. Seek out your full potential in this life, and never lose the desire to win because you will win! Unlock the door that has been closed for too long and discover your potential, and I have no doubt you will succeed! I hope you found meaning in the quote I shared and that it provides you with the inspiration you need. I am sure you can tell I thought this quote was powerful and inspirational!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a wonderful week and you enjoyed what I shared today. I cannot find the words to tell you how much I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to read my posts, but it means so much to me. All of you inspire me to continue writing on my blog because your support has been encouraging. Has anyone been making daily positive affirmations and if you have, have you found it beneficial? I will respond to any comments as quickly as possible as I enjoy communicating with all of you! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Friday Eve

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Friday Eve😊! I hope your week is going well and you have not encountered anything that discouraged you because you deserve better than that. I understand life can feel overly complicated, but no matter what happens, you can overcome anything and succeed with what you want. None of the struggles you experienced during this week will end, and you will move forward to better things. It might not seem that way right now because you might still be struggling with the emotional after-effects, but please remember nothing lasts forever. Although in the challenging moment of your struggle, it seems like it will never improve your situation will be at the perfect time, and you will find the brightness in life again. Next time you talk with someone in the thick of their struggle, try passing this message along, and it offers them a life-changing concept.

The week is almost over, and everyone can hopefully enjoy the weekend soon. Trust me when I say I understand how challenging the weeks can be. If we are not dealing with something in our personal lives, we hear insanity on the news. Anytime you decide to watch any news segment, that alone can be discouraging and upsetting. This is the reason why I do my best to avoid the news. I never watch the news willingly, but rather partially listen when my husband has it on. Considering it was another difficult week, we could all benefit from a pick-me-up quote. I hope you find as much meaning in the quote I am sharing as I did. For me, this quote speaks volumes because anytime something in our lives ends, something better could be around the corner, and now that we are free from what has ended, we have the necessary time to embrace something new and incredible.

Too often, we can get discouraged when something in our life does not go according to our plans, and we want to give up. We are all only human, and it is easy to become discouraged, which takes a great deal of strength to push forward, but we can do this. It helps when we have someone in our corner and supporting and encouraging us because, without that, many do not know how to continue. People might get lost in their disappointments and forget they can accomplish anything, but only if they push themselves further. Without trying and carrying on with life, how would anyone accomplish anything? If people stop trying and making changes to their lives, no one will ever accomplish anything, and we will all be stuck. It takes a lot of strength, determination, and power of pure will accomplish anything worth it in life, so I never give up on your dreams, and things will work out in time!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and it has provided you with everything needed to get through the rest of this week. Never allow something to discourage you from anything you know in your heart you can conquer. Think about everything you have already overcome in life and let that prove what you can do. You are the only person who gets in your way and hinders your success. I am looking forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love❤️, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes🌈!

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Positively Alyssa

We are halfway through the week, so the weekend is getting closer. How has your week been so far? I have almost made it through an entire week without breaking down in tears thinking about Sundance♥, and of course, there are still a few days to go, and hopefully, I will keep this up. I only have one quiz and the final exam left for my medical coding class, which has been interesting, and I have enjoyed doing the studying I have done. It might have something to do with it being a good distraction from losing Sundance♥, but I enjoyed learning about the coding processes. I have a few weeks left with the medical terminology class, but I plan to enroll in two other classes my instructor said would be beneficial. On March 13th, Anatomy & Physiology and HIPPA Compliance starts. Considering I worked in the hospital system for several years, I am very familiar with HIPPA, but it will look good on my resume, and I love♥ learning.

How do you learn new information best? Many people think I overdo it because I must write things out in my own words to remember anything. I printed all documentation from my medical coding class and wrote out definitions, assignments, and everything else I needed to know was handwritten, so my binder was overly full. To make studying for the final easier, I have two 3 ring binders one of them has everything the instructor provided, and the other has everything I wrote out, including assignments and tests. When I was much younger, I had to do the same thing and write everything down because it stays in my brain better. I cannot read and remember what I read for tests, which always makes me feel stupid, but I have ways to overcome this issue. We are all unique and have different ways that work for us, and if it works for you, there should be nothing wrong with it!

Now that we have made it through half of the week, we must find ways to keep going and stay inspired. What inspires you to move forward, keep trying, and do your best? If we could all be kind to one another, we could have a chance to inspire the entire world. I know it takes more than a few people, but if all countries could learn to accept each other, be kind, and want to help others, I believe there could be fantastic changes. I never understood why this way of thinking is so impossible, considering, as far as I am concerned, we are all simply imperfect human beings trying to survive in an unpredictable world. I hope the quote I am sharing provides you with the inspiration you need for the rest of the week, at least!

How has the weather been where you live? In the area I am living in, it seems that Mother Nature is confused, so the temperatures change almost daily. I do not handle warm weather well, but I sure as heck cannot deal with the constant changes. Technically, it is still winter, so it should be chilly, not almost 70 degrees, as it will be later this week. My body does not adapt to temperature changes well, and I need consistency, so Mother Nature must make up her mind. I keep saying that a man must have upset her, and she is taking her frustrations out on everyone. If you could have the temperature the same all year, what is the perfect temperature for you? I wish it could be around 70 degrees year-round with NO humidity! I am starting to believe that is too much to ask for😉!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared today, and you have a lovely day! I missed doing a post yesterday and I cannot even remember why I was not able to write. I would guess it had something to do with one of my classes. I cannot say why because I have no idea, but I have not been sleeping well. I think during the entire week so far, I might have slept a total of 7 hours, so I am slightly exhausted, but people tend to not bother me as much on NO sleep. I am looking forward to reading what you thought about this post, and I will respond to your comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

We are at the halfway point of the week😊! How has your week been so far? My week has been okay, but I continue searching for another job, which is not fun. Even though things did not end the way I would have liked at my previous job, I still believe everything happens for a reason, and there is something out there that will be better for me. It did take me a few weeks to realize this, and I still have some days when I am more upset than others♥. I would say such as life, but I am not at that point yet. Although I might not have been super happy at my previous job, I did put my all into the job, which I might not do again because it was not worth it. I did tell you I have days when I am slightly upset about things. Recently, someone told me it was their loss, not mine, but I cannot say that right now because I do want to work. The other day, I had a meeting about another job, but the job was complete BS!

I had a follow-up appointment yesterday with my neurologist. I tend to get nervous about an appointment with the neurologist. To my surprise, I was calm going into my doctor’s appointment. I think I was calmer than normal because nothing has changed with Multiple Sclerosis. At least there was nothing too new at least. I talked with the Nurse Practitioner about the additional stress I have been under and that I sleep 4 hours a night tops, which I know is not good. She agreed the disturbance in my sleep was due to the stress I had been under, but she assured me that it would pass. She talked with me about different medications I could try to relieve the anxiety. While we were discussing medication options, she could see my discomfort and said I did not have to make any decisions right away. We agreed that I would make a terrible poker player because the way I was feeling was all over my face, which I already knew about myself😊!

Life tends to throw a variety of curve balls our way. We can either duck to avoid being hit or embrace for impact and roll with the punches. We might get knocked down in life, but we can decide to get back up, brush ourselves off, and keep trying. Why let someone or something keep us down in this life? We only have one chance at life and must live it as happily as possible♥. We might not be able to control this all the time, but we can decide to keep moving forward because happy days and better times are nearby! I know it is not always easy, but it is possible some days might require a little extra push forward!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and I was able to provide you with a little inspiration. The first part of the week has been completed and we only have the second half to go. Of course, I am searching for a job and do not have a normal schedule, so the days all run together. It is slightly annoying, but I believe things will improve soon! I hope you are having a good week and are preparing for the weekend. I look forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Today is the halfway point of the week, which means the weekend is much closer. It still feels a little surreal that it has been over a week since losing my job, and I cannot push myself to overcome the shock and sadness of this. I do realize it was just a job, but it was a job that I thought I was doing well with and keeping the customers and my manager happy. We may never understand what happens in the management world, and I am glad it is not something I have to do because it seems too callous for me. How can some people talk nicely to you and almost be plotting behind the scenes? Monday was difficult for me, and many tears flowed from my eyes. I thought to myself, what are you doing, and why are you allowing anyone to cause you this much sadness? Some would say you live and learn♥, and you need to pick yourself up, shake off the sadness, and carry on with something better.

For the past few days, I was still in a fog of sadness and could not write something without thinking it would not be good enough. I am over letting anyone have that much control over my emotions and confidence in myself. This part is no one’s fault but my own, and I am trying to move past it♥. Letting go and moving past this is hard and taking time, but I will get there. There once was a time that I was thankful for the job I had, but now I am thankful it is gone because I think there must be something better out there for me where I can use my natural skills to succeed😊. Of course, this is what I have been trying to convince myself of since losing my job, and it is starting to stick with me!

It has been challenging, but I am trying to stay motivated and inspired through the job search process. Thankfully, my husband ♥has been understanding and supportive, but he also does not want me to take a job in an office setting because no one knows what will happen next with COVID-19, and he does not want me to risk my health. I appreciate all the support I have received during this last week, but I still want to get a job as soon as possible for my mental stability. I do not do well at not working because it makes me feel negative about myself. I know that might sound crazy and I cannot disagree, but it is how I feel!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you are having a good week, and you are ready for Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoyed what I shared, and I look forward to reading your comments. I will respond to all comments as quickly as I can. One thing that has been persistent over the past several days is increased pain and mild depression, but I refuse to let the depression win because I am too stubborn! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes.

Always, Alyssa

Midweek Inspiration

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Life can be very complicated, and things can change in less than a minute without warning. One call can turn your world upside down, leaving you at a loss on what to do next. People you thought cared about you and thought of as a friend can become a distant memory and someone you wish you never grew close to. We learn hard lessons daily, but something I always knew to be true in the working world because it is just business. The companies we work for and give so much time and energy to, at the end of the day, most of them do not have the same loyalty. I cannot deny the fact that I am still a little salty about what happened earlier this week because that would be a lie. It has only been a few days, and the shock and hurt still have not worn off, and I am not sure how long it will take for the sting to lessen. I have learned another hard lesson in this life, never to get too attached to those you work with because things can change quickly!

Even though this week has been challenging and caused lots of heartache, I still believe everything happens for a reason. Of course, learning the reason or reasons might take time to understand, but I must continue to believe this as it provides me with a little naïve comfort. With everything we do in life, there are new things we will learn or relearn. Recently, I relearned business standards and that in the land of business, the most important people are the ones who are at the top of the pyramid. The grunt workers might do the most but receive the least. Honestly, the job I had before this job, I was laid off due to the economy, and the sting was worse for a long time, but I also loved the job, and it was challenging. I hope to bounce back quickly from this job and find something much better♥!

At the mind point of this week, we need to find ways to stay inspired and not let the hardships of life deter us. We must remember our needs and emotional stability as they are equally important. Although the past few days have been stressful and discouraging, I have good news. My mother was released from the hospital♥ and needs to stay on oxygen until she can walk without her levels dropping too low. Something else that might be good is that I am actively searching for another job, and hopefully, it will be much better and more rewarding! One thing I know 100% is even though life has many challenges, try not to feel defeated by life because you can overcome anything. Stay strong and never give up, as you might be surprised by what life has in store.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you are having a good week, and that you enjoyed what I shared today. No matter what happens this week, please try to stay strong and never give up as the crazy challenges will not last forever, even if that is how it seems. As always, I look forward to seeing your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Inspirational Wednesday

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Wednesday! Officially, we have made it halfway through the week, and the next half will hopefully be much easier and go even faster! The first half of this week has been interesting, to say the least, and that was putting it nicely. Yesterday was Halloween, but there were too many witches, and they were not dressed up😉! Many people have forgotten that you can get more flies with honey and not vinegar. I do pride myself on treating others the same way I would like to be treated, and I am not saying I am perfect at this because no one is perfect. I know people get busy and consumed with things that do not matter at the end of the day, but thankfully, I was able to talk to a few who think the way I do!

The first half of the week is behind us, and we have the next few days to accomplish anything we did not already. It does not matter how long it takes to accomplish something, as long as we keep trying. Many things in life require baby steps and not rushing through anything. We will be much happier and feel more fulfilled once we accomplish something knowing that we put our best foot forward and gave it our all. When we try to rush, errors will happen, and then we will have to go back and do things again, which can be frustrating and take up unnecessary time. Only doing something once and doing it the correct way will make you feel better about yourself😊!

Yesterday was a little painful because I made the mistake of trying to lift something I had no business lifting. I had just laid down, and the fitted sheet on the bed was driving me crazy because the corner was not fitted around the mattress. I decided to try fixing it and lifting a king-sized mattress. I did not think much of it at the time because I have changed our bed sheets more times than I can count, but almost realized immediately it was a mistake. I deal with pain daily, but it was hard to get out of bed in the morning and move. I probably won’t make this mistake again😊!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and that you are having a good week. What has been the best part of your week, so far? If you did anything for Halloween last night, I hope you had a great and safe evening. I look forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Tomorrow, I have a follow-up appointment with my pain management doctor, and I am not worried because these appointments go the same way every time! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Midweek Inspiration

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Positively Alyssa

Happy Midweek Day😊! Of course, many people will view today as Wednesday, but where is the fun in that? It leaves us thinking we are not halfway through the week and might cause a bad taste in your mouth. It is exciting to know that we are halfway through the week and much closer to the weekend, which most of us enjoy😊! I must say, I am thrilled the weather is getting cooler and not dealing with the insane heat anymore. I hope Mother Nature realizes this and does not send another heat wave this way. I blame Multiple Sclerosis, but I am unable to tolerate the heat like I used to when I was younger and before being plagued with this evil illness.

At the halfway point of the week, we all know there are a few days left to push through. Of course, some things can help us through, and I think one is to discover inspiration. What are some things that inspire you? Good and kindhearted people inspire me to be better than I was yesterday😊. Another thing that keeps me inspired is to do what I can to help other people or animals in need. Everyone knows I have a deep love for animals, and I have been feeding a few outside kitties I am not sure have a home. Of course, my cats that live inside the house have everything any animal could ever want or need, and yes, they are spoiled rotten😊! I hope you will find inspiration from the quote I am sharing and that it helps you through today and the rest of the week.

Although we have a few days left of this week, what has been one thing that has happened and made you smile😊? It could have been a kind comment from someone you know or the twinkle in an animal’s eye when you helped them. Unfortunately, it does seem most people in society look out only for themselves, but some will want to help people along the way. Although it is becoming more uncommon these days, people can be surprisingly kind and compassionate. The best thing to do in our world today is to avoid political rhetoric because this can cause too many needless disagreements. We may not always agree on all topics, so it is best to avoid ones we know can cause issues.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared today, and you were inspired for the rest of the week. I hope you are having a good week, and you are looking forward to the weekend ahead of us. How many of you agree with what I am doing with the outside cats by feeding them daily😊? Yesterday I did hear a nasty disagreement between the two, but both were seemingly unharmed but very angry☹. I would love to read your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!