Please don't vote...just kidding!

With the election less than a week away here is the newest voting PSA. I love it.

Don't Vote Again

It’s OK… take the compliment

Often times in life when we receive a compliment, we’re quick to negate it or brush it aside by immediately complimenting the other person. That’s why easier to focus on the negative than see the positive.

Recently I read a blog about the importance of accepting compliments and it really struck a chord.

“How many times have you been told to “just take the compliment”? Think about [that] language. Taking a compliment is merely putting up with what you’re being told. Compare this to accepting a compliment: you not only receive the words from the complimenter, you accept that the description may apply to you. Believing the compliment is exactly as it sounds — and it is really hard to do.

When someone pays you a compliment, they believe what they’re saying, otherwise they wouldn’t be saying it.” (http://www.thedailyheadache.com/2007/08/compliments.html)

So the next time someone pays you a compliment, accept it, think about it, and let your self-esteem soar.

Being Jackson Pollock

This is an utterly addicting website a friend of mine turned me on to. Every time you click the color changes. Have fun!

http://www.jacksonpollock.org/

Vote and Be Merry

I recently voted in my first presidential election. I could not have been more proud to be an American.

Out of the numerous PSA's urging us to vote, here is my favorite:
Don't Vote

There's No Laughing In Politics

Just when you think that the Presidential campaign is overwhelming or frustrating.... look at this:

McCain Roast Obama
Favorite Quote: "Maverick I can do, but messiah is above my pay grade." -- McCain

Obama Roast McCain
Favorite Quote: "My middle name came from someone who obviously didn't think I'd run for President" -- Obama

Let It Shine

If you’re like me--a ducks-in-a-row-kind-of person—you know that it’s easy to get caught up planning for the future. It’s also cause for getting overwhelmed because you constantly have something to do.

With college graduation looming, and life about to be in transition, I’ve recently talked with my friends about how to cope. Our conclusion…. be selfish!

There is such a negative connotation with the word "selfish" because people assume it means being greedy. To me, being selfish also means taking care of yourself. And by simply putting self-improvement on the top of the list, others will see the light that burns within.

You ask: How am I supposed to “be selfish?” So simple, my friends!

Make a list of things that make you happy. It could be something a simple as reading a magazine, painting your toes, or working out. It could be more involved: traveling, writing a screenplay, or joining an art class. Each day do at least one thing on that list. The better you feel, the more things you’ll do on that list

Once you’re happy with yourself (or getting there), others sense it. Who doesn't want to be around somebody who emulates an inner peace and positive thinking?

Go ahead, flick the light on. It's a bright place to be.

Watch This Gem

I recently came across the Glamour Reel Moments website and thought the three films on there were delightful and empowering. Courtney Cox and Demi Moore did a wonderful job directing and watch them if you have some free time.

Here's the link: http://www.glamalert.com/reelmoments

About the Project
"Glamour Reel Moments is an award winning short film series inspired by Glamour readers' real life moments. Glamour Reel Moments is responsible for launching 14 directorial debuts by some of the most powerful women in Hollywood over the past four years -- and counting..... The making of these films is by women and for women."