It's a cool, rainy day where I am. There are a couple storms coming in- all of which will help the dry land here. So, I think it's a very nice day to stay inside and drink cocoa with little marshmallows and contemplate things.

While rain may have it's disadvantages, I have long believed rain regenerates life- the green outside and, for me, a chance to reaffirm life's good points and a time to make goals. I call it the spring cleaning in my head. You may laugh at that, but there is one good reason I say that: good feelings follow good thoughts, which is followed by improved quality of life.

Winter may cause many people to suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), brought on by shorter days and less sun. Which is why now is the perfect time for you to do a 'spring cleaning' for yourself.

If you really think about it, WHAT are you thinking when your having a bad day? Really think about it. . . . How is that different from when you are having a good day? Chances are, when you are having a good day, you are thinking about good things and not dwelling on the negative things.

During your spring cleaning, you can imagine it as a meditation of sorts. You can focus on the next few months (which is what I usually do), and think of all the goals you have in life. Where do you see yourself? How do you see things changing in your life?

An example here would be looking at your finances. Do you see yourself getting out of debt or finally saving for that emergency fund you've always wanted to start? Make day to day goals for reaching that goal that are reasonable and flexible. Think positively and reward yourself when you make reach part of your goal.

While you start looking forward to your goals, it is important to keep in mind your positive thoughts. It may be tempting to think negative thoughts, it is important to realize negative thoughts won't get you anywhere but a bad mood. On the other hand, a positive, attainable goal and good thoughts will keep you moving in a forward direction.

Even if the weather on the outside may be bad, things don't have to be bad on the inside.