Thought for the Day  

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” - William Arthur Ward 

Imagine yourself as you wish to be – walking with confidence, freedom, and fearlessness; managing stress or frustration with exercise and effective communication; socializing with ease and appreciation; feeling peaceful and content. Understand that your dreams are attainable. Allow your dreams to guide your intention and actions. Dream to live as a healthier person today and always – free, confident, and content. Believe that imagination and dreams are achievable. 

Set an intention and use the power of thought to facilitate your efforts in changing behavior. Imagine and dream exactly how you want to be with the new behavior change. Close your eyes, visualize, and feel handling life without negative behaviors. Play-out certain situations in your mind so when you are confronted with them, you will be prepared on how to respond as you would desire to. 

What are your dreams? Use your imagination today to achieve success and become what you dream of.

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• Free Fun Fridays! Free admissions to MA museums every Friday throughout the summer!
• Mindfulness Techniques for the Back to School Transition (Parent/Child Make & Take Workshop) - August 19
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• A Challenging yet Motivating Journey: The Experiences of Young Adult Parents with Serious Mental Health Conditions - August 29
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• MBSR: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - In person and online - Begins week of September 24
• A Mindful Way Through Depression  -  MBCT: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy - Begins week of September 24
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• Navigating School and Work with a Serious Mental Health Condition - Free Online Webinar
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• Worcester Family Partnership - provides support services to families with children birth to school age
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