by Francine Ward | Sep 15, 2018 | Change, Change your life, Choice, Choices, Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog
The Serenity Prayer says, “Grant me the serenity to accept the thing I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Sometimes it doesn’t feel as if we have choices, but in truth we almost always do.... by Francine Ward | Apr 10, 2018 | Change, Change your life, Courage, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self esteem
Here we are. It’s April and spring upon us. How many of you made resolutions a couple of months ago, and what is it that you wanted to change or accomplish? How is it going for you so far? Are you having a tough time achieving the goals you set for yourself? Are you... by Francine Ward | Apr 6, 2018 | Acceptance, accountability, attitude of gratitude, Change, Change your life, Choice, Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog
Serenity Prayer. Over the last few days I gave up my power countless times. The Serenity Prayer was not uppermost in my mind. Obviously in self-will, I did not win the mind game. In fact, I totally allowed people, places, and things—that I could not change—to get me... by Francine Ward | Sep 25, 2017 | Change, Choice, Choices, Esteemable Acts Blog, Fear
Secret to Success. A while back when I was being interviewed, I was asked, “What is the secret to your success?” “Continued sobriety, a strong belief in a God that works under all conditions, a fabulous recovery support system over the years,... by Francine Ward | Jul 28, 2017 | Change, Change your life, Choices, Esteemable Acts Blog
You create the image and color on the canvas called your life. Are you creating the picture you want? Or does your canvas convey chaos and despair? Indeed, sometimes we don’t like what we see in our lives. But who is responsible for the likeness reflecting back?... by Francine Ward | Mar 30, 2017 | Change, Change your life, Choice, Esteemable Acts
Starting today let’s practice acting as if. Why? Because “acting as if” is a powerful tool for successful living. It is one that when properly applied renders triumphant and bountiful results. The idea that we can believe one thing, yet take contrary...
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