As we get ready to gather with the people we care about, let’s pause and appreciate the simple joys that fill our lives. The thoughts we nurture create the world around us, so when we focus on positivity and abundance, we invite more of it in. Today, let’s reflect on what truly matters and embrace the happiness we can create with our mindset.

Think about what you think about.

What you think about you talk about, and what you talk about you bring about, so what are you thinking about? Have a look around! What you see is what you’ve been focusing on.

Happiness is free.

Experience shows that when you commit to being happy now, the journey of building the life you want is much more enjoyable.

Abundance is your birthright.

The scarcity mindset doesn’t think there’s enough to go around. The abundance mindset says, “There is plenty for everyone.”

Nothing to fear.

It’s funny how some people choose to worry about things they have no control over. As Roosevelt said, "There is nothing to fear, except fear itself."

Know that a setback is a setup for a comeback.

Most people give up when they meet setbacks and obstacles. When you meet challenges, do what you did when you learned to walk: When you fall down, learn from the experience, pick yourself up and keep going!

Seize the day.

Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. Stop for a moment and realize that you are occupying a unique space, at a time in history that will never be repeated. Seize this day and own it all.