3. a. Thoughts that make you feel like you don’t deserve will keep you in a guilty mode. Start changing those thoughts to deserving ones. b. You thoughts are saying that you deserve to have nice things. Appropriately staying in your budget, and rewarding yourself now and again is healthy, and keeps you control. c. There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that having thoughts of guilt, and filling yourself up because you “need” something can be very damaging and destructive. The good news is that you now know this and, you can start to do something about it immediately. Change your thoughts to those that bring you a sense of self-worth, and start to see how you can fulfill your needs in appropriate manner.

4. a. Doing what you feel, and acting appropriate is healthy and smart. Why make a mountain out of a mole hill? Take care of issue, and move forward. b. Your thoughts are keeping you in fearful state of mind. What if they should come by and ask to see their gift? The what ifs in life are very limiting. Release fearful thoughts, and do what is best for you. c. Your thoughts are keeping you in a victim position. Complaining and gossiping are sure ways to remain unhappy, and you can be certain you will get more of same…negativity. Break that cycle now!

5. a. Knowing that you have made a mistake and not “beating” yourself up over it is great! We all make mistakes, and when we learn from them and intend to do better next time we will actually get wiser and more experienced. Your thoughts are in right place. b. If you thoughts are punishing you, you will have a hard time learning, and you won’t try something new again for fear of failure. Release those kinds of thoughts and start working on self-confidence. c. Your thoughts are keeping you from learning from past mistakes, and you can be sentenced to a very long time of unhappiness. Observe and learn, it makes life a lot easier.

6. a. You have thoughts of rage and anger. This is not necessarily best way to handle problems. You need to figure out why you are so angry and resolve those feelings. b. Thoughts that help you problem-solve and communicate in a calm and mature way is best bet. You can save friendships, and enforce your boundaries that will assure you happiness, and you will gain respect of others too. c. Your thoughts are keeping you from facing real issue. You don’t like confrontation, and hope problem just goes away. Unless you start thinking about problem solving methods, problem won’t go away, it will only get bigger.

7. a. Accepting a compliment graciously means your thoughts are giving you a balanced sense self-esteem, humility, and ego. Way to go! b. Your thoughts need a little improvement. Your thoughts are saying thank you which means you believe compliment; however changing subject is telling you that you are uncomfortable with attention. c. You are a willing victim. Your thoughts are keeping you in a martyr state of mind. This is not a recipe for happiness. Change that pattern pronto!

Marla Sloane Ph.D. is a successful author and speaker. Her Daily Positive Affirmations subscribers have reached world-wide proportions, and her book, “The Masks We Wear and How to Live Without Them” is at the heart of her teleclasses; Live Your Best Life. Marla has also produced, Trilogy of Meditations, for your Mind, Body, and Spirit, which is distributed nationwide, and in Europe. You can visit her web site at: www.marlasloane.com

4. Practice Guided Visualization. This technique involves sitting comfortably, and listening to a tape or an instructor who guides you through a relaxing scenario. The setting is calm, tranquil, and peaceful allowing your mind and body to connect. You can create what you visualize, and with aid of your subconscious mind, possibilities are limitless!

5. Get Organized. Organizing your surroundings, and managing your time wisely helps give you a clear head for making wise choices. Your choices are dependent on your thoughts that precede it. How can you make a wise decision if your thoughts are cluttered and unorganized? Start organizing your life now, and see how fast you can change your life.

Thoughts are powerful, after all, everything ever created started with a thought. You are creating your tomorrow with thoughts you have today. Taking control of your thoughts will give you a sense of stability, and with that stability brings peace and harmony.