There are things in life that we cannot control and things that are within our full control. One of the first things we must do is get into the habit of distinguishing which is which. Then, we can begin to take control of our lives and our destiny.

You can choose to react favourably to a rainy day just as you would react to a sunny day. You have the choice to appreciate the good effects of rain or you can complain about the clouds How you react is within your full control. You have freedom of choice.

When you get caught in a traffic jam, you can get upset, which doesn’t do you any good since traffic is not within your control or you can use the time in traffic to visualize your dreams.

When you face an obstacle, you can choose to be discouraged and even quit or you can seek out the hidden opportunity and learn from the experience.

The problem is that generally people are not taking control of their thoughts, which are within our control

Your thoughts of today author your tomorrow.

A state of mind cannot be purchased, it must be created. Your state of mind is your thought. You can improve the quality of your life by managing your thoughts by reframing them to empower rather than depress you.

You have created your own fears, your own limitations and your own barriers. You are currently the person your thoughts depict based on your past experiences.

You have the ability to control your own state of mind and you can overcome habits and even fears. You have the capability and the right to accept or reject your thoughts. It’s called willpower.

If you fail to control your own mind, how can you control anything else? Control your thoughts or your thoughts will control you. You cannot compromise. Mind control is a result of self-discipline and habit. Keep your mind busy with a definite purpose backed by a definite plan.