February 2012 NEWSLETTER
Well, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. So what will you do?
You don’t need to have a husband, wife, or significant other to celebrate. You can celebrate the love of a friend, a pet, a relative or even better…yourself.
You’re supposed to love yourself so why not treat yourself on Valentine’s Day. Nope…I’m not kidding. Do something nice for yourself whatever it is. Whatever you enjoy.
Want to go out to eat? Pick your favorite place and go. Looking at a new piece of electronics or a piece of jewelry or a new sweater? Why not buy it for yourself?
Sure, it’s wonderful to get a gift. But ya know what? I think it’s more important to value yourself enough that you treat yourself like your own best friend. And besides, who knows better than you what you really like? Did you really like that sweater Aunt Fannie bought you last year? How many times did you wear it? How many times did you say to yourself “I would’ve bought the red one?” So go buy it now!
Practice being good to yourself. People will treat you only as well as you treat yourself. People will only feel as good about you as you feel about yourself.
It’s wonderful to be of service to others (family, friends) but there has to be limits. Doing a favor feels great and is helpful. Repeatedly taking off work without getting paid (and risking your job) to help somebody out is another thing…especially if it’s not appreciated.
Be of service, but only if it feels right to you. Only if it makes you feel good because you helped. Only because you see the difference it can make in someone else’s life.
Make this month a new start for you. Each day, do something nice for yourself, even if it’s a little thing like getting an iced coffee at Starbucks. You deserve to feel good and you are a valuable human being just the way you are.
In fact, why not start a “me” journal. List all the things you want to do (yep be creative…even the small stuff) and each day do one and cross it off your list. It will make you feel better about yourself and that new found confidence will spill over to other areas of your life as well. And learn to say “no” when you get that gut feeling inside you that tells you that you really don’t want to do this favor. Giving Doug a ride home from work is one thing; loaning him your entire paycheck (and not being able to pay your electric bill) is another.
Setting boundaries is yet another way to value yourself. And if you lose a friend over it, then just maybe that person wasn’t much of a friend to begin with. Think about it.
Here’s hoping you have the best February ever!
Love,
Debbie
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January 2012 NEWSLETTER
It’s a New Year and I wish all of you the very best.
The New Year is also the time for new beginnings and a time for a clean slate. And the Universe is offering you one but you must be ready to accept it.
This year, you must be ready to believe in yourself and believe in your dreams. It’s time to act on them and not keep pushing them to the back of the shelf waiting until the time is right. You make the time right. The time is right when you say it is.
Starts today…act “as if” those qualities which you wish to possess are already yours. Feel the confidence and power that are yours for the taking. Practice this every chance you get until you are not “faking” it anymore; it really has become part of you.
This is a great time of year for you to start new projects, start school, and do those things which will propel you forward. It’s time to discard those things which hold you back. It’s time to re-evaluate relationships and change the dynamics of them if necessary. And it may be time to say goodbye to some of them.
Relationships should feel good and be mutually beneficial. They should not hurt. They should not make you afraid or make you feel “small.” Think about the relationships in your life and how they make you feel. The good feelings you get will carry over into your other endeavors, and similarly when you come away feeling bad that will carry over to into other things as well.
It’s time to organize your “mental closets” and maybe the physical ones as well. It’s time to give those things you no longer use to others who would love to have them. Giving makes you feel good and opens space for the Universe to send you more of the things you want.
It’s also the time to “mend fences” so if you haven’t spoken to a dear one in some time then pick up that phone or go ring that doorbell. Don’t wait until it’s too late. “I’m sorry” said over that person’s casket often goes unheard.
You can change if you want to. Things can be different if you want them to be. Yes, it takes work in the beginning. Changing your thought patterns isn’t easy but it is worth it. And so are you.
Please, also check out my new classes and services to get your new year started on the right foot. Feel free to email me at optimistgreen@gmail.com
The New Year is here. What you do with it is up to you. Will you sink or swim?
Love,
Debbie
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December 2011 NEWSLETTER
Well, the holidays are upon us and I wish you all the best.
It seems this year people are putting up decorations earlier. I’ve been seeing them since before Thanksgiving. I enjoy looking at them and some of them are so creative. It seems to lift your spirits to see the lights twinkling brightly.
We have a small family so we don’t do too much decorating. Just a small tree is good for us (especially since we have seven cats and a dog) and we usually go out to dinner, as we did at Thanksgiving. We’ll do that Christmas Eve, as we plan to visit a dear friend on Christmas day (now she really decorates).
Sometimes holidays can be a trying time. Tensions can run high at the dinner table especially when Aunt Trudy asks you for the fifteenth thousand times when you’re going to get married. You’ve patiently explained to her that your career is a priority now and when the right person comes along that she’ll be the first person to know.
Keep your cool, especially when it comes to older people.
Many times they don’t realize they keep asking you the same thing and even if they do, most of the time it is out of genuine concern. Aunt Trudy really believes that you won’t be truly happy until you’re married. Remind yourself of that when you feel yourself getting angry and wanting to lash out. Remember, once those hurtful words are out of your mouth you can’t take them back. Is it really worth “mouthing off?” The old adage of counting to ten before saying something is very wise advice indeed.
I have learned much from living with my Dad. Mostly, I have learned to be patient with him and believe it or not, it helps me to be patient with others as well.
And the holidays themselves are really what you make them. Or not make them. What do I mean by that?
Many years ago, when I first graduated from college I worked in the New York Blood Center. The main office was open 365 days a year even Christmas. So, I always volunteered to work on Christmas. Heck, it was a triple time holiday and my working meant somebody else with little kids didn’t have to and could be home opening gifts with their children.
It didn’t matter to me what time I ate dinner or opened my gifts. I did what was not only best for me, but helped somebody else out too. So, if you have the opportunity to work and want to, why not? You can always celebrate another day. In fact, let me ask you this…what good is putting up all those decorations and making a big deal about Christmas if you’re going to be a miserable grouch the rest of the year? The “holiday spirit” is one you should keep in your heart all year. It shouldn’t matter if you’re sitting at a banquet or scrubbing floors on the actual day.
And if you know of someone who will be alone (and doesn’t want to be) why not invite them for a holiday meal as well? Or volunteer your time serving meals at a shelter? Think outside the box. Whatever will make you feel good; do it. And find ways to keep that good feeling alive.
You are worth feeling good. Always remember that.
Whatever you celebrate (or don’t) I wish you happiness in this month of December and always.
Keep in mind that January is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to begin one of my classes or try my intensive counseling to get your year started on the right foot. All are inexpensive and can be found here at our Web site.
Please stop by the “Deborah Ailman” facebook page as well and feel free to email me at optimistgreen@gmail.com
Love,
Debbie
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November 2011 NEWSLETTER
As I write this, it's Halloween afternoon and I am getting the candy
ready for the kids. We usually get lots of them and I hope there's not
November is one of those months that I clean out my closets and donate all the stuff I don’t wear to the Salvation Army. I also like to donate food and toys to the SPCA. I buy them and take them straight there so my cats don’t see them first. They don’t need anymore. At last count they had 73! They don’t play with them, I just trip over them! Last night, one of them was chewing on the dog’s bone- I think he needs psychotherapy and very soon!
What are your plans for Thanksgiving? We haven’t decided who will be cooking or if we’ll go out. Okay, we have decided that anyone BUT me will be cooking (you got it-cooking not my forte)
We’ve actually gotten some good meals from “Honey Baked Ham” and we love the pies
at Perkins Restaurant. Dad is not feeling well and is supposed to have another cardiac procedure before Thanksgiving so that’s what we’re waiting on.
Remember that sometimes holidays can be stressful but that’s only if you let it. When Cousin Bob tells you for the fifteenth time that you ought to change jobs and work with him just smile at him. Then “see” yourself encased in a giant “bubble” effortlessly gliding over him. Don’t laugh…. It works. People will ALWAYS say inappropriate things (especially relatives) so isn’t it better to be in a giant bubble with your favorite music drowning Bob out? I think so!
Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful so why not use this month to start and maintain a “grateful” list? It makes you feel better and when you feel better, the world opens its arms to you.
Don’t think you have anything to be grateful for? Well, consider this... The average person living in a third world country today only dreams about the life you take for granted every day! Now how do you feel?
Please check out my newly designed website for my classes, products and counseling services. They make a great holiday gift for someone else as well. We all know someone who is struggling and could use some positive direction. Why not consider it? Makes a great gift for yourself as well.
Well until next time, Happy Thanksgiving! Stay grateful and positive and keep smiling!
Love,
Debbie
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October 2011 NEWSLETTER
As you can see, the re-launch of my website has happened. It is
much easier to access and navigate on your handheld devices!
Well it’s almost Halloween! Halloween is my most favorite holiday of all first, because
As I write this, it’s Halloween afternoon and I am getting the candy ready for the kids. We usually get lots of them and I hope there’s not too much candy left over. If there is, I have a few friends with small children I can give it to.
Orange is one of my favorite colors and I love fall. Yeah, I live in Florida and the seasons don’t really change here, but I remember how gorgeous the trees looked and the crispness of the air and the smell of smoke from the fireplaces. It brings back memories!
But I still can enjoy the little kids and their costumes. They have so much fun walking up and down the blocks. And we have so much fun giving candy out! We’ve got some really nice kids in the neighborhood. We never have any trouble with throwing eggs or “T-P-ing” the house.
Are you doing anything new and interesting this fall? Maybe taking a new class or starting a new job? Any family visiting from out of town? I think fall is a great time to take a vacation as well. The kids are back in school so places like Disney World aren’t so crowded; and we are anxiously awaiting the opening of Lego Land on October 15th!
Some of my family from up north have been saying that they want to fly down to see it so I guess I’ll be pressed into chauffeur duty, but I don’t mind. It’s so much fun having family around. Fall has always been a gathering time for us. It’s great to see the cousins and find out all the good stuff that has been going on. We’ve added a baby girl and two baby boys to the mix.
And speaking of families, please check out my new class Staying Positive while Dealing with your Elderly Parents. We’ve had quite a few signups on this one and I know a lot of you (like me) have older parents who need help and guidance from us now like we got from them when we were younger. This class will help you effectively deal with them while maintaining your sanity. Please check that out as well.
Our 60-day counseling class is popular as well. Each question you ask receives a 24 hour turn around time which means you won’t ask a question and then wait a week for an answer only to be told that your time is almost up and would you like to sign up again! We can and will address as many issues as you’d like to within this time frame and it includes two 30-minute phone consultations, as well and daily motivational support tailored just for you.
Please remember to be kind to each person you meet. You never know how much of an impact you can have on another so let it be a positive one. Even if people act angry or are nasty, you never know what kind of problems they are facing and how they are feeling so please cut them some slack. Think of how you’d feel in their situation. Everyone can say the wrong thing every now and then.
So, with that, Happy Halloween to all and be safe and happy (and don’t eat too much candy!)…
Love,
Debbie
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September 2011 NEWSLETTER
Wow! Hurricane Irene really tore up the east coast and I pray that
you all are safe. I had quite a few relatives have to evacuate and as I write this we are not sure of the status of their homes, though they are safe and sound. And I thought Florida was ‘hurricane central’. I think the one good thing that came out of this is that people up in the northeast will finally realize that they are not immune to hurricanes and will be more cautious in the future; and this could save lives.
Well, summer is winding down and Labor Day is around the corner. The local children have all gone back to school already because they get out in May. Do you have any plans? We don’t as my husband will have to work but maybe we’ll go out to eat when he gets home. I actually prefer that because I am not a big fan of barbeque and we get invited to lots of them. This way I can choose what I want to eat. Fall is actually my favorite season, although here in Florida we don’t get to see the leaves change. But, hey, we don’t have to rake them up either.
No matter what the season, it is always the right time to put a smile on your face and think positive.
Make a game of it, and this is a great game, because you can play it by yourself. Get yourself a pen and some paper and as you go through your day when a negative thought pops into your head stop and think about how you can turn it around to be more positive. Write it down, and for every thought you successfully turn around give yourself a gold star. For every ten stars you get then give yourself a treat. The ‘treat’ doesn’t have to be anything extravagant (but it can if you want to) it could be a cup of coffee or an ice cream cone. Not only is this fun but you are actively changing your thinking patterns. You are conditioning yourself to find positive, workable solutions instead of just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. You can even play the game with others. Each keeps their own list and at the end of the day (or the week) whoever has the least amount of stars has to buy a treat for the person with the most.
Do what you can to stay positive. Keep this in the forefront of your mind. Not only will you feel better but you will attract more positive solutions to you. You will be amazed at how your life can open up- but you have to give it the chance. And encourage this kind of thinking in your children as well. And lead by example. Show them that yelling and screaming won’t give you anything except a headache. Instead show them to look for the best and work for the best for themselves and others as well. So many times I talk with people who tell me they ‘fly off the handle’ because that’s the way their parents always acted. So be a good example.
Our new counseling service “It’s Your Time to Shine” has quickly become our most popular coaching service. For only 59.95 you get sixty days of personal coaching via email, daily motivational support customized just for you as well as two thirty minute phone consultations. And it makes a great gift as well. Please consider it today.
Well until next time, stay positive and happy and keep a smile on your face.
Love,
Debbie
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August 2011 NEWSLETTER
Yeah it’s hot, hot,
hot here like the song says but luckily no signs of tropical storms (the season
runs from June 1st- Oct. 31st) We’ve
been very fortunate in the last few years.
The beaches are packed with tourists and kids off from school. It’s nice to see people having such a good time, and the water is like a hot bath! They say that’s the “tipping point” for storms to develop. The water in the Gulf of Mexico has to be at least 80 degrees and its way more than that now.
What have you been doing for the summer? Taken any vacations? How about barbeques? I love barbeques... okay I love ANYTHING where I don’t have to cook--that’s why God invented restaurants!
Summer is a good time though, to get together with friends and family that you haven’t seen in awhile. Make it a point of connecting with them. If there has been an “issue” between you make it a point of taking the first step to resolve it. And while you’re out there “barbequing” if you notice a neighbor who is alone why not invite them over? You’d be surprised to know just how many people would love an invitation- many times they have no one in their lives and are lonely- and a nice hamburger would hit the spot! Think about how you would feel if you had no family and friends--and extend the hand of friendship.
Start your day off with some grateful affirmations. It really does set the tone of your day. And be mindful of the way you “feel” when you think. Feelings are what the Law of Attraction focuses on. It gives you back what you “feel” about most of the time- here’s a case in point…
Do you check the way you think and feel, or do you just go through your day on auto pilot? Do you take notice of how you feel?
The reason I ask is because it is the nature of your thoughts that determine how the Law of Attraction works in your life-it gives you what you are “feeling” about.
Case in point--you stop at the red light. Next to, a young man in a brand new Mercedes “S” class pulls up next to you-the car is your absolute favorite and it’s in your all time favorite color. What is your “feeling” about it?
Now, be honest here, what are you really thinking? Do you say to yourself “Good for you buddy! Enjoy it-it looks great on you?” Or do you grumble to yourself and feel the green eyed monster welling up inside you? Do you say something like “how the heck did such a young guy afford a car like that? What drugs is he selling? I guess mommy and daddy bought it for him. I should have that car-not him!”
"Law of Attraction” you think. Now you think you just put in your order for a brand new Mercedes as well. But did you?
Nope- you put in an order all right. You felt jealousy. You “talked” jealousy. So the Law of Attraction said to you “oh, you’re jealous? Let me give you more things TO BE JEALOUS ABOUT!”
Now, it seems at each successive light you stop at there’s another bright shiny expensive car sliding up right next to you- hey- and the last one was green!
The moral of this little story is that the Law of Attraction is always working.
If you had been happy about the guy in the Mercedes, the Law of Attraction would have seen your happiness and said “I see your joy for another! Let me bring you more things to be joyful for”
And you never know, there could be a Mercedes parked in your driveway in the near future!
Keep an eye on those thoughts and feelings for they are the key to your future.
There are some exciting things going on around “Optimist Forever.” I have formed a new group on Facebook called “Being Positive in a Negative World” It has a picture of a sunset. I’d like to invite you all to join and take part in our positive discussions.
And there’s the brand new class that helps you to use the Law of Attraction and Positivity when dealing with taking care of your elderly parents. I take care of my 84-year-old father who has multiple health challenges. Check it out right here.
And please consider the new class “It’s Your Time to Shine”. This 60 day intensive coaching program will work for any challenges you may be having whether business or personal (or both) it includes unlimited email counseling, daily motivational support tailored just for you, and two 30 min. phone consultations (a $140 value) all for just 59.95! This is our most popular coaching program.
Well, I guess that’s it for now. Have a great rest-of-the-summer and always remember that you are worth having your dreams come true!
Love,
Debbie
July 2011 NEWSLETTER
Well it’s the middle of summer and every day is in the mid to high 90’s with near 100% humidity. Luckily the beach is only 2 miles away and the perfect place to go with a book and just relax. It’s been more crowded than usual but that’s okay for it’s fun to people watch.
We’ve had
some excitement here. As of this writing my dad and step mother have
separated…they’re 84! Yeah, she kicked him out of the house after she
had a small stroke so it’s been tough. He (along with his dog) has moved
in with me and my husband (and our 7 cats and bird) but what can you
do? He’s my father and I’m not going to turn my back on him. My step
mother has been going for therapy so maybe they will work it out. It is
especially hard for me as we were good friends and she no longer speaks
to me either. But I know the universe works in mysterious ways. There is
a reason for this, and It will be revealed in good time. In the
meantime I am grateful that I work from home (although my office is now
his bedroom) so I can spend some time with him. It is really very
interesting watching the dog interact with seven cats! They’ve never
even seen a dog except for my oldest, who just hisses and walks away.
Summertime is a great time to get started on all those goals you’ve been putting off, especially those personal, self improvement ones. There is no time like the present to work on yourself and YOU should be your #1 priority. Remember that you have to learn to love yourself before you can learn to love someone else. So don’t put off the things you say you want to do. Put them at the top of your list and act on them.
Do you have 4th of July plans? We don’t as my husband works most holidays so we’ll play it by ear. There’s a great barbeque restaurant that opened up not far from here and they have terrific pulled pork which seems to be a favorite of both my husband and father.
If you do have plans please
remember to be safe. I noticed a lot of firework canopies popping up
around town but personally I’ve never set off anything more than
sparklers. I love the way they smell when they burn.
We have been
thinking about taking the high speed ferry down to Key West now that I
have a built in baby sitter for the cats and bird (dad of course). The
ferry leaves from Ft Myers which is a three hour ride for us from Hudson
and the ferry itself (actually a high speed catamaran) also takes three
hours so it would have to be an overnight trip at least, if not longer.
But Dad has a heart condition so I hesitate to leave him for too long.
And
there is some new stuff over on my website as well.
There is a brand
new counseling course: it is 60 days with unlimited e-mail support and
two 30 minute phone consultations and it’s on sale for only 59.95!
We can work on any challenges you have whether in business or in your personal life. There also is a new class “Turnin’ Around” which teaches you to turn your thinking toward a more positive slant and it’s only 19.95 so please check it and my other products and services HERE.
Remember this month and always to treat people the way you want to be treated. Give a smile to someone; they might really need it. Remember that your thoughts and feelings shape your reality so always reach for the best ones you can. Look for the positive in every negative situation. Sometimes you have to dig a little, but it’s worth it in the end!
Love,
Debbie
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June 2011 NEWSLETTER
Well summertime is upon us and it’s getting hotter, hotter, and hotter! And here in Florida June 1st is the official start of Hurricane Season. We’ve been lucky in the past few years and hopefully our luck will continue! I see that the kids are also counting the days until the end of the school year. A few of my friend’s daughters had their proms in the last few weeks. It’s amazing how 17 and 18-year-old girls can look like they’re 30 by the time they have their gowns on, their hair and makeup done as well!
What plans do you have or the coming summer months? Are you taking a vacation to some exotic locale, or are you staying home and perhaps doing some day trips? We have to stay close to home due to the poor health of my Dad and stepmom; they cannot be left alone for long periods at a time. But that’s okay with us; we love going to the beach (which is right by our house) or going out to eat.
Summertime is perfect for starting new endeavors such as a new hobby, a mini class, or an exercise program. Make good use of the time off you have to create healthy new habits. Summertime is also great for spending time with the kids, especially if it’s been a hectic school year. Find out the things they like to do and then, as much as you can, be a part of it. Show your children that what they want to do is important for you as well. Make them feel special and appreciated. Make them feel that they are worthwhile human beings and that what they want matters.
I can remember my own childhood and I remember very clearly being taught that what I wanted didn’t matter. I was taught to be seen and not heard and never, never, never to ask for what I want. To do so would be rude and disrespectful. Maybe my parents were just tying to teach me good matters but it didn’t come across that way. And because of this, it took me many, many years to finally overcome those feelings of insecurity and to realize that I was important in this world and that what I want mattered.
Don’t put your children through this same struggle. Teach them that as long as they are polite that they have a right to ask for what they want. Help them to grow into healthy, ell adjusted adults.
Reconnect with people you may have lost touch with in the past year. Make that call or send the email and set a date with an old friend. Spend time with elderly relatives if you have them. Don’t put it off. There’s nothing sadder than putting off plans to see grandma (who you haven’t seen in three years) and then to find out she’s passed.
And summertime is the perfect time to enroll in one of my three classes- “Pump Up the Positive Vibes” “Being Positive in a Negative World” or “Law of Attraction and You” The schedule for these classes rotates so there’s always a class starting.
I’d love to see you there!
Please check out my other products here...
Well, that’s it for now and remember one very important thing- you matter in this world and what you think and how you feel is important. Always remember that!
Love,
Debbie
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April & May 2011 NEWSLETTER
Well its Easter time and Passover and anything else you’d like to celebrate... It’s all good. It’s
also a good time for spring cleaning (and I don’t necessarily mean your
house, although, when you’re done could you come over here?)
I‘m talking about spring cleaning your thoughts.
Make spring time the time when you “sweep out” the old tired thinking. You know what I’m talking about the “I can’t, I won’t, that can’t happen, I’ll never change” ... those kinds of things. The kind of thinking that not only doesn’t serve you well but makes you sick to your stomach as well. Do you really think you deserve that because I think you deserve much better than that. You really were not put on this earth to be miserable. You’re not going to “score points’ for suffering, you’re just gonna suffer.
As I write
this I am reminded of a song by Patti La Belle called “Love is Gonna
Getcha” and one of the lines in the song is “there’s a whole other world
waiting for you.”
And there is a whole other world waiting for you. But you have to open the door and step out of the one that you’re in first. You have to believe in yourself, believe that what you want in this world matters and you must put your constant attention on bringing those goals to fruition.
Surround yourself with positive people. Take a class on something you enjoy. Read positive materials. Buy (and keep) a journal where you can record your goals and also where you can write down all the things you are grateful for to bring more of what you want into your life.
Right now this second wherever you are; stop, and raise your right hand. If people are looking at you strangely tell then to raise their right hand as well. Now say to yourself “I am a worthy person and I deserve the best that life has to offer me. I fully accept the abundance that is waiting for me and each day I will take the steps necessary to make that abundance my own.”
Okay what are you waiting for? Go buy that journal. Go to the library and take out a nice positive uplifting book. Start moving…. And don’t ever stop!
Spring is such a beautiful time of year don’t you think? Okay, I will admit that it does get a little hot here in Florida but it still looks great with all the flowers blooming. Take some time to enjoy them as well. The beaches are packed with people- a lot of spring breakers and because Easter is late this year I think a lot of snow birds have stayed here longer which is great for our economy.
It’s a great time of year to take a little road trip or get away for a couple of days, maybe visit someone you haven’t seen in awhile.
I have a best friend who lives about three hours away from me so I like to see her and her family as often as I can. We always have a good time together.
And it’s so relaxing to sit by her pool and watch the boats go by on the water. I’ve gotten a lot of great pictures right from her backyard.
Well, my friends take care of yourself and until next time remember that you are worth it!
Please check out the Web site for new classes and products that will help make your life happier.
Love,
Debbie
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MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER
Wow . . . it’s March already and spring is almost here. I know most of you are happy about that but I like the colder weather that winter gives us. It’s a nice change from the hot, hot, hot that is Florida. Now when I say “cold” I don’t mean snow and sub freezing temperatures like so many of you experience. But some nights in the 50’s feel great to me!
And it feels great at the beach as well. The wintry days
here are so sunny and they are perfect for going for a walk on the beach or for
bringing along a chair, a good book and a nice hot cup of coffee. And because we have so
many “snow birds” here I’m always finding new people to talk to.
Try it when you get up in the morning. Look around you and start to say to yourself ,“I am grateful for…” It could be a bird singing outside your window or the smell of hot coffee brewing. For when you start to look for the good then more good follows right behind it.
St. Paddy’s Day is coming up and even though I’m not Irish I love green (my favorite color) and I love corned beef and cabbage! And I bet I can talk my step mom into making it for us this year! (Now you all know I don’t cook! But I can buy a mean dessert!)
Do you celebrate St Paddy’s? Coming from New York City we often went to the parade and
it was always so much fun! I love parades because they are full of such happy
energy!
I think it’s important to concentrate on the things that make us happy and seeing people getting together and having fun surely makes those “positive vibes” soar. And speaking of “positive vibes” our current class is doing really well and enjoying it. You can check out some of their comments on my “Deborah Ailman” page on FB. And while you’re there why not “friend” me? I’d love it!
Please consider taking the “Pump Up the Positive Vibes” class. Next class starts the week of March 15th.
I also have a new mini course “Law of Attraction and You” This little class teaches you how to use the LOA more effectively to attract more of what you want into your life. And it is a great “brush up” for the more seasoned practitioner. This class is only $19.95 and includes one week of personal counseling.
There are other new additions on the site so please take a
look.
Well, that’s it for now. Thank you for taking the time to read this and have a wonderful and happy March 2011!
Love,
Debbie
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FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER
As I’m writing this its Valentine’s Day here and I have just
gotten a lovely box of chocolates from my husband of 25 years. Somebody knocked
on the door with roses but they were for the girl next door. It’s just as well
because, around here, flowers don’t last. I have seven cats and there are a few
that love to eat flowers! But, my husband is secretly glad because it saves him
a lot of money on flowers!
And that reminds me to remind you: be grateful. Be grateful even for the little things. And although I really liked those roses I value my cats so much more. So I am grateful for them. There will always be people in the world that have more than you. And there will always be people in the world that have much less than you. So just be you!
When we are jealous the Universe doesn’t respond to us and say “oh, you poor dear, you’re jealous? Well let me make you feel better.” Nope, what the Universe says is “feeling bad? Well let me bring more things to make you feel bad about!”
The Universe responds to what we feel. So when we’re feeling low and feeling down what do you think we’re gonna get? Yep. You guessed it. More stuff to feel down and out about!
Each day gives us a fresh opportunity to begin again. To start fresh. To make a path where there was no path before. Each day is a gift. It’s kind of like that guy who delivered flowers to my door. You have the choice of embracing (accepting) the flowers or you can throw them away and be miserable. But remember if you choose misery then you’ve started down that path, and the only thing that awaits you is more misery.
It’s your choice. It’s your life and it rests in your two hands. Your hands. Not Aunt Ethel, not Uncle Tony’s and not the guy down the street who plays his music too loud. So what will you choose?
Hey! Just a reminder that it’s not too late to sign up for my “Pump Up the Positive Vibes” class! You’ll really like it and you don’t even have to bring me an apple (besides, I prefer Starbucks)
And please, check out this website for other goodies as well. And here’s hoping you have the best February ever!
Love,
Debbie
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JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER
It’s a brand New Year and I want to wish each and every one of you the best year ever!
The New Year is a time of new beginnings. It’s a time to re-evaluate your life and to create new habits that bring you closer to the things you want in life.
If there’s something you’ve been wanting to do, now’s a great time to start. Don’t put it off any longer. Taking small steps toward a goal help to make it easier and give you the impetus to keep moving. For example, if you’ve been thinking about going back to school why not start checking out what is available to you? If you want to take a class online then start researching what’s out there. Or stop by your local community college after work to get a catalog.
If you’ve been thinking about starting a diet and exercise program check out a few programs and see how they would fit in with your lifestyle. If you like to cook, then maybe something like Weight Watchers would be a good bet for you. Or, if not (and you’re pressed for time) a program like Nutrisystem is good because the meals are delivered right to you. Or, if you want to be accountable try something like Jenny Craig, since you have to physically go into their offices to be weighed and pick up your food.
Think about what it is that you really want to do and take steps to get there. If you want to take that vacation this year then visit a travel agent and get some brochures. The idea of talking about your trip with someone and looking down and those nice, shiny brochures sure puts you in the mood to pack your suitcase! Isn’t that a great feeling?
Don’t just sit on your dreams. Don’t let them die a quiet death. Keep them alive. Keep exploring ways to make them a reality. Even the smallest step is much better than no step at all.
And remember, always remember, that you deserve to feel good. You deserve to be happy!
And please remember to check out my website for all your counseling needs.
The newest class, “Pump Up the Positive Vibes” is now forming! Won’t you join us?
And why not pick up a copy of my latest CD “It’s what you think that matters” — because it’s absolutely true!
And so, until next time, make it a wonderful month and may all your dreams come true!
Love,
Debbie
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
We’re into the holiday season, and I want to wish you all a Happy Holiday, whatever you celebrate. And if you don’t celebrate anything, then how about celebrating how wonderful you are!
I also wanted to let you know that my store has some wonderful new items that make great holiday gifts. We have a new cd, a new class, and some cute new tee shirts. Please check it out. Also for this month, when you purchase any counseling, 25% of the fee will go to Rikki’s Refuge, a non profit, no kill shelter that even has an assisted living section where its mascot, Vincent D. Cat lives! Currently 1200 animals call Rikki’s their home (and their salvation) and counseling makes a great gift as well. If you purchase counseling during December you can also choose to start it in January, when we all set our goals for the year!
And please don’t forget your favorite charity this year. Salvation Army Santas are outside the malls and grocery stores, please stop. Or even a man (or woman) on the street with a sign they need help. Smile and hand them something. Be grateful for what you have and be willing to share with others. When you do that, you bring more abundance into your own life.
The holidays are a great time to make amends with someone you may not have spoken to for awhile. If you were waiting for a sign to make that call, then you just got one! Open your heart. Don’t hold grudges, they only make you sick. We all make mistakes; don’t relive them over and over again in your head.
I always like to walk around the malls during the holidays. It’s fun to watch people and see what they’re buying. And I love watching the kids line up to see Santa. In fact, my dad took his new puppy to see Santa Claus! She loved it and Santa gave her a couple of cookies. It’s great because it brings people together.
My favorite place to be during the holidays is my hometown, NYC. I just love the tree at Rockefeller Center and the shops on Fifth Av. And the chill in the air. Although, as I write this, it is 29 degrees outside here in sunny Florida. Hey, it feels like Christmas here as well! My family is small and most of them live here now so there’s really no one left to visit up north anymore. My step mom does the cooking for Christmas Day and Christmas Eve we go out to eat. Because I have seven cats we limit the amount of decorations we put up inside the house, otherwise they have a party knocking things over and ripping things up. But I love each and every one of them dearly and wouldn’t trade them for anything.
So, until next time, enjoy the holidays and cherish each other!
Love,
Debbie
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