How often do you make time to pamper yourself? Do you usually set aside a special day or an hour for taking good care of yourself? We all need some quiet time just to sit back relax and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. Here are some inexpensive and empowering suggestions for being good to yourself.

Have you ever wondered how some women make it through the roughest times and not only survive but become stronger? Here are four pearls of empowering wisdom I’ve gathered from women, just like us, who have been there, done that and thrived.

The human mind is composed of two levels, consciousness and unconsciousness. Both work together to create and mold your actions, thoughts and personality. Understanding the power of your mind means understanding how to tap into the power to succeed, be happy and thrive.

Childhood experiences have a major influence on the adult you are today. In childhood your family gave you a role. Today in your adult life, believe it or not, you’re still living out that childhood role.

A life’s mission is the gift that only you can give to the world. Recognizing and appreciating your unique qualities is an intricate and important part of discovering your life’s mission. When you live your life’s mission, life has added meaning and excitement.

It’s time to recognize and understand what you may be doing that seems to be keeping you from what you want. How about those goals never achieved, the exercise equipment gathering dust or the credit cards always charged to the limit. Could it be self-sabotage?

Self-esteem is the over-all value you're placing on yourself as a whole, complete, competent, lovable, intelligent and deserving human being. Self-esteem is the person you really see when you look in the mirror!

You hold the power to shape, mold and create an empowered future. Your most consistent choices, decisions and day-to-day attitudes are either creating or hindering your power to succeed and thrive. Are you using your personal power wisely?

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This best selling little book has been in circulation for a couple of years and is still among the top selling books in the world. Why? The Secret by Rhonda Byrne gives us permission to go for our dreams. Even if you’ve read this book before, it’s time to dust it off and read it again.