December's Affirmational Quote

I have the right to live my life true to myself and my values without feeling guilty. It is a "right" I will not give away. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

November's Affirmational Quote

"Acceptance is desirable, but never at the expense of losing myself." Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

October's Affirmational Quote

I was inspired to write this quote because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

I have the right to control my thoughts, my feelings and my life. I will not allow anyone to take these rights away from me. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

September's Affirmational Quote

I will not lose hope when I feel down and alone. I will let go of despair and find my inner strength through faith and prayer. Carol Bettino,MA,LPC

August's Affirmational Quote

I was inspired by the quote: "God turns messes into messages."

When I find myself in a mess, I try not to become overwhelmed; instead, I try to understand what message God is sending to me. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

July's Affirmation

Life is as difficult as the environment I am in, and the people I associate with, therefore, I am responsible for my happiness. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

June's Affirmation

Pessimism and misery are optional choices. I choose to find something positive in anything that is negative. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

May's Affirmation

I will let go of any baggage that will prevent me from moving forward, but I will continue to set boundaries. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

April's Affirmation

In any situation, I have the option to change how I interpret a problem, therefore, changing my reaction to it. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

March's Affirmation

Only I can program how I think; therefore, I will program my thinking to reflect what I can accomplish and squelch any thoughts that say "I can't." Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

February's Affirmation

When I think that my life is falling apart around me, I will take charge and focus on what I need to rebuild so I can move forward, and not waste energy on what I cannot change. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC

January's Affirmation

If I am not happy where I am or where I am headed, I will choose to change the direction I am going. Carol Bettino, MA, LPC