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“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

After writing the Everyday Inspiration<\/strong> column for more than a year, they are a set of posts that inspire the most. These must reads<\/em> offer encouragement, motivation, and most of all, inspiration to seek positive change and celebrate the simple things in life.<\/p>\n

If you are a new reader, or have been reading for a while (but may have missed these), here are the first five posts of the 10 must reads<\/em>. Look for part two next week. Thank you for sharing the inspiration with me!<\/p>\n

1. 20 Simple Prayers to Inspire and Encourage<\/a><\/h2>\n

These prayers aren\u2019t very long, but they do inspire and encourage me to see the good that still lives around me. Consider one of these simple prayers the next time you need to find some peace, too.<\/strong> Click here to read.<\/a><\/p>\n

2. 10 Things to Say or Do Every Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

No Day But Today<\/strong> does not have to be a clich\u00e9, feel-good expression \u2013 it can be a choice. The following list of 10 things to say or do every day helps me to get the most out of my life, each day \u2013 I hope it helps you, too.<\/strong> Click here to read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. 20 Everyday Things to Celebrate<\/a><\/h2>\n

When you are working hard every day and don\u2019t see any noticeable progress, it can feel like those major moments of celebration are few and far between. What if I told you though that you already have plenty of opportunities to celebrate success every day? It\u2019s all about perspective. Here are 20 everyday things to celebrate about your life.<\/strong> Click here to read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. A Monday \u2013 Friday Happiness Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

This plan helps me remember to do things that bring me joy, comfort and happiness even on the blue Mondays and the frantic Thursdays. I hope my plan will inspire you to think about creating your own Monday through Friday happiness plan so each day is savored to its fullest.<\/strong> Click here to read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. 5 Simple Secrets to a Happy Life<\/a><\/h2>\n

A simple life is a happy life. Here are a five ways to unlock the secrets to living simply and happily<\/strong>. Click here to read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Look for Part Two next Tuesday, July 29!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Image Source:<\/strong> Google Images<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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