Be grateful for every aspect of your life—your ability to see, your meals, the air you breathe, the very fact that you're alive! Appreciation acts as a bridge between you and all channels of good in your life.

Find joy in simple pleasures. Take an infrared sauna, breathe deeply, smell the flowers, sing with the birds, be with friends, enjoy a bubble bath, hug your dog, or bring someone a smile — even a stranger.

Enjoy the peace of your own company. By spending a few minutes alone, especially outside in a natural setting, breathing deeply and quieting your thoughts, you can enhance your health, happiness, and joy.

Make your word count. Be accountable. How can you expect others to keep their obligations to you or have confidence that you'll keep yours unless you first show a firm commitment to yourself?

To achieve your highest potential, you must practice self-discipline in your life. Make your word gold. Follow through on what you say you are going to do. Honoring your word bolsters self-esteem and confidence.

Discipline means carrying out resolutions long after your motivation wanes. To achieve any goal, make your word count; your word must be gold. Excuses begone! Fortune and success are in the follow-through.

If your attitude is positive, you will get positive results. Your attitude is the mind's paintbrush; it can color anything. Color your life cheerful and sunny with beautiful thoughts. Focus on your dreams.

A disciplined mind creates a disciplined body, and from that comes an exhilarated mind. When the road of life is steep, keep your mind even. Control of the mind is essential to feel like you're walking on air.

If you're ready for commitment and want to achieve a goal, such as losing weight and getting in shape, arrange your personal circumstances so your lifestyle supports your intentions. No more excuses!

Self-mastery begins by recognizing your power and using it to bring your vision to life. If this includes creating vitality, start with ample sleep and exercise, eating healthy foods, and being grateful.