BARS! Writing 1st Thing in the A.M.

I am healthy
I am strong
I am smart
I belong

I have power.
I have grace
A cute butt
A nice face

I trust myself
I am good
I have value
Know I could

Be a force to be reckoned with
Won’t hold my tongue–plead the fifth.
I am here to do great things
Move high mountains, counsel kings

What they taught me is not the truth
About myself? Lies since youth.

I can grow. I can change
There is nothing outside my range

I can reach thousands
I’ll be paid millions
Simply because I’m Marlene Dillon.

Oh my gawd. 🤣 That was so fun! I’m not laughing because it’s a joke. I’m laughing because the last thing I expected to be doing today was writing this almost rap-like, mic drop moment affirmation that I get to say everyday, now.

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I’m excited about the shift that will take place in me as I affirm my awesomeness, my readiness, my ability, and my value.

I remember a few years back, I wrote an affirmation like this that changed my life. I would say it before I went to do speaking events. I’d say it in the morning and if I’m not mistaken, I believe I used to say it three times a day.

The one thing I remember that is still hard to accept now is that at the time I wrote it I didn’t believe any of the things I was affirming. That power of continuous repetition completely shifted how I view myself. And I feel this new one will do the same.

We’ve gotta do what we’ve gotta do to get where we want to go. Mindset is a huge part. If we don’t believe we can make the journey, we’ll never get in the car. Sometimes shifting our mindset is the most important part.

So maybe you write your own. Maybe you make yours nice and short. “I’m worthy of good things.” Or maybe you write out what you would need to believe in order for your dreams to come true. Make a list of 3 main things or 10 little things. Figure out what would work for you, but do something to move you forward on your goal.

In my online store, I sell affirmation mugs, magnets, and more. Some that you can even personalize with your own affirmation. Putting your affirmation where you can see it daily, like on your coffee mug is s great way to lock in.

Already, I’m about to find a place for mine so I remember to say it every day. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes for yourself, and do the exercise about. It could be game-changing.

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

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On Affirming “I Don’t Care”

Sometimes the best thing we can do is affirm “I don’t care,” and let it go. For our mental health, for us to function when life is too much, we have to choose to let some things not keep our attention. This isn’t about not caring about people or world issues or things that directly affect you. This is about choosing that some things on this day are not worth your limited number of f*cks. And on any given day we get to choose what we will, and will not, care about.

Been really exhausted so my set up is a bit different. Today’s podcast is in this reel that you can watch here, or on YouTube. I have captions on so you can read along or just listen. If life feels way too stressful lately, definitely check this one out. It’s short.

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Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Tell a Better Story

Whether we realize it or not, all day long we are telling ourselves stories. In our thoughts, we are hearing ourselves predicting outcomes. We are thinking about whether we’ll win or lose, how things play out for us and others. We’re affirming beliefs.

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When life happens—whether good or bad—depending on what we are used to, we tell ourselves certain stories. We think things like, “This always happens to me,” “of course that happened for them,” or “they always do this.” And moment by moment we solidify beliefs by telling ourselves stories.

I was heading to bed the other night, and an idea that I learned from Abraham-Hicks, came to me. In one recording they teach about telling a better story. And if we want our lives to change it starts with the stories we’re repeating in our minds.

On today’s episode of Share & Let’s let’s Live! with Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist I talk about what I’m doing to become more intentional about the stories I’m telling myself and I teach how to shift your stories.

We get to shift our lives. As I’m shifting mine, I’m inviting you to come along for the journey.

Come take a ride with me. Let’s get more out of our lives together.

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Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

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Happy New Year of Unconditional Self-Love

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I’ve seen a lot of posts about if all you’ve managed to do this year is get through it, you’ve done well. And honestly I agree.

This year was really tough on a lot of us. It was very defining for a lot of us. A lot of relationships ended this year over decisions made last year.

A lot of loss, a lot of too much, a lot of it hurts to be here. And I must say that if this year was really hard for you, I’m proud of you for still being here.

Honestly, everybody did not make that choice. So I’m proud of you, and you know who you are, if that felt optional to you this year. I know I had my days.

One thing that saved me this year was realizing that I can only give so much energy to what’s outside my control. I knew better than to constantly listen to and watch the news. Because I know it’s bad for my mental health and my emotional well-being. I released some friendships, people who meant a whole lot to me. But I had to let them go because their presence in my life was bringing me more pain than peace. I let that be okay.

As we enter this new year, let’s not do it like we’ve done it in the past. Let’s not put a whole lot of pressure on ourselves to be, to do, to have, and not put any intention toward loving ourselves unconditionally.

We can strive for our dreams. We can put in the work. We can set lofty goals. But can we love ourselves in the process? Can we commit to loving ourselves unconditionally? Can we decide that whether we are at step one or step 100 that we are worthy of our own love, our own support, our own respect?

Can we be kind to ourselves in the new year? Can we love ourselves deeper in the new year? Can we love ourselves the way we give love to everybody else?

That’s what I’m resolving to do. And I hope you will too.

Have a Happy New Year filled with unconditional love for yourself.

Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist