I have a sign on my home office bookshelf that is strategically placed at eye-level. So when I am working away at the computer, all it takes is one glance to my left and I am reminded that, “Life is Beautiful”. My beautiful daughter gifted it to me. She has a heart of gold and picks out the most amazing and meaningful treasures.

This black and white gift has been a great message and reminder to me that while there are a lot of frustrating and tragic events going on around us, there are equally as many positive things. If we would all just look for the beautiful in life, I think we’d be a lot better off personally, professionally and emotionally. Think about it:

· Even when things are not going as planned, the final result is meant to be … Life is Beautiful

· You have food on the table … Life is Beautiful

· Your workload is overwhelming, but there's light at the end of the tunnel - Life is Beautiful

· Your faith grows stronger every day … Life is Beautiful

· When you fail, it’s a lesson learned and a foundation to build upon ... Life is Beautiful

· You are proud of your kids … Life is Beautiful

· You have deadlines and worry about meeting them, but they get done ... Life is Beautiful

· Your spouse finally gets to enjoy his weekends after years of working them … Life is Beautiful

· You win some, you lose some … Life is Beautiful

· You have friends who show their support for your new business success … Life is Beautiful

Shift your mindset if needed and look for the beauty in life. It may not seem or appear beautiful to you in the moment, but if we try and find the beauty in life, I think we would all be better for it.