This month, I want to share with you some wisdom from a classic crooner - Frank Sinatra. Singing to our hearts and unearthing precious memories, these lyrics always stick with me:

I've got the world on a string I'm sitting on a rainbow

Got the string around my finger

What a world, what a life - I'm in love

Truly, falling in love brings out the best in people. Studies show that we are happier and more successful when we're falling in love. Makes sense, doesn't it? As a happy, glowing spirit in a state of bliss, you cannot help but attract happy, glowing moments of success into your life. Without even trying, they appear. How can life get any better?

I invite you to shift your perspective a little bit whether you find yourself single or attached this month. Take a moment to reflect on your favorite things - what is it that you love the most about yourself? What core values, little quirks or simple truths do you find to be completely enamoring?

Then ask yourself: How do I empower myself from within?

THE SECRET

Like a secret, your soul whispers personal praise. You may have to listen hard to hear it, but it's there. We each have a continuous feed of positive and negative thoughts rolling through our minds throughout the day. Try tuning in to your inner monologue. Take a minute, close your eyes and listen. Do you find that you have more positive or negative feelings toward yourself?

Some days we recognize our beautiful, strong gifts so easily. Our greatest character and abilities shine through. Our limits are stretched and we expect the best from ourselves because we want to give the best self we can give. Inspiration, wit and magnetic personality collide to create a dynamic collection of charming traits. These are the days we feel strong and useful, empowered from within.

BRICK WALLS

Unfortunately, when things are less blissful, we prefer to tune into that negative inner monologue which spits out our weaknesses or flaws. We judge ourselves in cruel ways - silently and without filters. We say things in our inner monologue that we wouldn't have the heart to say to our best friends and probably wouldn't wish on our worst enemies. Why do we do this? Perhaps because, in the end, we still want to put our best selves forward. Perhaps we feel that if we face "the truth," we will perform better or be more likeable. However, the problem is that we get in our own way.

Instead of maintaining empowering truths, we tend to focus on our weaknesses. We begin our thoughts with brick walls like…

I can't have that raise because… I don't deserve to be that happy because… They wouldn't want to socialize with me because… I can't change jobs because… He/she doesn't find me attractive/doesn't love me/etc. because… Insert personal demoralizing thoughts here… IMMEDIATE U-TURN

I am inviting you to put a stop to that negative inner monologue for the month. A tall order, I know, but try it out! Every time you find yourself concentrating on a flaw, immediately replace the thought with a positive character trait.

Mantras can be helpful. Find a short, succinct statement that embodies what you want to feel. Make sure you use active, "in the moment" language such as:

My light shines now Today, I am loved I have perfectly unique talents

Living in the radiant, positive personality that you are will attract so much more to your life than dwelling in the puddles of muck that saturate and bury positive affirmations. You are unique and special. Your gifts, while they seem too natural to be out of the ordinary, are valuable and unique. They make you who you are. Use them to empower your life, to find your voice and to break through the brick walls that hold you back.

No one else has the unique combination of strengths that you carry within you. Living the life you were born to live, energizing your moments and sharing your talents in a continuous way allows you to be your perfectly authentic self. As you do that, you become a model for others. Through your example, you inspire others to tune into their empowering thoughts and believe them!

Think of the chain reaction this could have. Simply by owning and appreciating your talents, you gently teach others to do the same. By empowering yourself, you immediately begin to empower others. I challenge you to choose which inner voice to listen to today - negative or positive? All eyes are on you.

LET ME BE FRANK

Empower yourself to fall in love with your spirit day after day. Live the life that Mr. Sinatra creates with his words. Except this time, your partner is none other than the me, myself and I staring back from the mirror.

What a world, what a life, I'm in love…with me.