Charlene Madden

There is always room at the table for more. Pull up a seat for someone else!

Not many people like Criticism. We will do almost anything to avoid it. The reality is though, that the most successful people in the world understand that criticism is a necessary component to growth and achievement. Now we all know that some criticism doesn't come from a good place. There are people out there in the world who will criticize out of a negative place. ... Just understand though, that as you make your way through this world there is only one way to avoid criticism and that is to: A. Say Nothing B. Do Nothing C. Be Nothing So know that criticism is coming. Take the lessons that you need from it, and shake off the rest and continue your journey of growth.

Oftentimes we get overly wrapped up in the fact that life has dealt us a Setback. What we need to realize is that sometimes the setbacks are just Setups to our greatest comebacks. Setbacks can be the Universes was of providing us with the opportunity to re-analyze and readjust our plans.... So if you're feeling like you are facing a Setback, take some time to look for the lesson that the Universe is sending you.

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How Vigilant are you being at guarding your Mindset? Who are you allowing to have the power of input in your life? It is important to remember that uou are the first and last line of defense of your mind. ... You need to be careful who you are allowing in, because sometimes they may not be the best tenants for your mental space. It may be time for an eviction notice!

There is a shift coming! All you need to do is decide whether you are going to fight it, or go with it. Allow your true self to come into alignment! Embrace your voice, and speak your truth about who you are and the life that you deserve to live.

Are you ready for change? Has the discomfort of repeating the same things day after day become enough to push you out of your comfort zone? I’ve been quiet for the last little while, I’ve been busily preparing for my first ever Workshop, but I’ve also been doing a lot of personal reflection and working on my own growth.... When you are living out of alignment with your core values, and your life’s purpose, you will feel the constant ripples of dissatisfaction. This discomfort is the cattle prod to your butt to keep moving, stretching and growing because learning, stretching and growing never stops, unless you stop it. The discomfort allows you a chance to reflect on where you need to refocus and reset. So embrace the pain and discomfort of change, because you are going to either feel the pain and ascend to the heights you are meant to attain, or you are going to feel it and burying it inside to slowly destroy your spirit.

Sometimes the easiest part of your journey is the self improvement path. Accepting where we are and who we are throughout the journey can be much more difficult. As you crack below the surface of who you really are, you will discover that there are parts of you that you really may not like. ... Part of personal growth is seeing those parts for what they truly are deciding what you want to do with them. As Think Like a Monk author Jay Shetty says you need to develop the Spot, Stop and Swat process. Spot what you don’t like, Stop participating in the parts you don’t like, and then Swat away (amend it) the parts you’re not so happy with. So remember to detour from just self improvement and spend some time on self acceptance. #igniteyourlifebc #crushtheday #maddenmindset

Today is World Mental Health Day- As someone who has spent over 3 decades of living with Mental health, I understand the necessity of talking about these issues. We need to talk to our loved ones, or friends, even our coworkers about Mental Illness. We need to end the stigma that so many people face... If you feel alone, like you have no one to talk to, I am here. I have sat in the dark, and I know the pain. If you need someone to talk to I am here, please just reach out. Let’s work together to end the Pandameic of suicide. Let’s work together to educate society on the struggles of mental illnesses. Let’s be there during this time when so many people feel lost, alone and isolated. Talk to someone you love today, you never know how much they need someone today

Good morning and Happy Friday!! I set some goals for myself yesterday and I didn’t accomplish them. I got pretty down on myself last night and allowed that itty bitty shitty committee to occupy far too much of my time. But as I sit here this morning, watching the sun start to brighten the mountain top in my back yard, I am reminded that today is a new day. ... I can reassess and refocus my goals. I can throw away the disappointments of yesterday, because I can’t change yesterday, and I can choose to be excited about the prospects of today. I can choose, and so can you So what are you going to choose today