No doubt you have every right to be angry, but you have every reason to let go. For when you let go of your anger, you make more room for joy and peace of mind.
No doubt your first impulse may be to retaliate, you're likely to be better off when you reconcile and forgive. After all, ehen you've been hurt, it makes no sense for you to prolong the hurt with your own attitude and actions. This is the best policy in life.
No doubt the world is often cruel and unfair, it does not have to get you down. The more fully and willingly you accept what is, the more power you have to improve upon it.
No doubt many things will come along that could be frustrating and annoying, you can always choose to respond with patience and with grace. By so doing, you'll be building strength as well as focusing your energy in a more positive and productive direction which will help you to achieve your goals and aspirations in life.
No doubt events may not go your way, you can continue to move in the direction of your own choosing. Success depends very little on being given what you want, and much more on becoming the best you can be.
No doubt life has its setbacks, disappointments and tragedies, they are nothing in comparison to the new and positive possibilities that increase with each passing moment. You should choose to fully live the immeasurable blessing that is your life, and every day will move you forward and you will be able to fulfill your dreams in life.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
SINCERE EFFORT BRING RESULTS
Sometimes the way to move ahead faster is to slow down.
Sometines the way to get more done is to stop trying so hard.
It is not a good idea to hurry through a task because you create mistakes that you'll have to spend more time fixing. always keep in mind that sprinting is not a workable strategy for winning marathon.
Research has shown that slowing down reasonable pace can actually make the results come faster. Remember that your goal is not simply to be busy, but to accomplish something of value with your efforts.
Take a deep breath, calm your mind, and focus your thoughts on where you're going. There is much power in moving thoughtfully and deliberately.
You must remember that time and steady persistence will achieve much more than frantic, hurried turmoil. Go fast enough to get it done, yet slow enough to get it right.
Sometines the way to get more done is to stop trying so hard.
It is not a good idea to hurry through a task because you create mistakes that you'll have to spend more time fixing. always keep in mind that sprinting is not a workable strategy for winning marathon.
Research has shown that slowing down reasonable pace can actually make the results come faster. Remember that your goal is not simply to be busy, but to accomplish something of value with your efforts.
Take a deep breath, calm your mind, and focus your thoughts on where you're going. There is much power in moving thoughtfully and deliberately.
You must remember that time and steady persistence will achieve much more than frantic, hurried turmoil. Go fast enough to get it done, yet slow enough to get it right.
Monday, August 4, 2008
WHERE YOU STAND DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LOOK
Are you doing well? Average? Below average? We know the answer. It's obvious, isn't it?
But how do you know the answer? Where does your response come from?
These judgments, in truth, are entirely relative. Feelings of success are based on our position relative to those who have accomplished less. Feelings of failure are based on our position relative to those who have accomplished more.
Your feelings are as dependent on your frame of reference as they are on anything you've done.
You might imagine that a promotion on the job automatically raises confidence and self-worth.
Instead, studies find nearly half of recently promoted managers in the technology industry express uncertainly and doubt about themselves and their new position.
Psychologists find that the promotion can undermine their self-confidence because instead of being the best among a group of lower-level workers, they now find themselves surrounded by more accomplished people to measure themselves against.
But how do you know the answer? Where does your response come from?
These judgments, in truth, are entirely relative. Feelings of success are based on our position relative to those who have accomplished less. Feelings of failure are based on our position relative to those who have accomplished more.
Your feelings are as dependent on your frame of reference as they are on anything you've done.
You might imagine that a promotion on the job automatically raises confidence and self-worth.
Instead, studies find nearly half of recently promoted managers in the technology industry express uncertainly and doubt about themselves and their new position.
Psychologists find that the promotion can undermine their self-confidence because instead of being the best among a group of lower-level workers, they now find themselves surrounded by more accomplished people to measure themselves against.
THE BENCHMARKS OF SUCCESS
You can use this list to determinne whether you have achieved success or to give you some goals to shoot for:
You are a success when you clearly understand that failure is an event, not a person...that yesterday ended last night, and today is a brand new day.
You are a success when you know that a success doesn't make you and that failure doesn't break you.
You are a success when you have made friends with your past, are focused on the present, and are optimistic about your future.
You are a success when you are filled with faith, hope, and love and live without anger, greed, guilt, envy, or thoughts of revenge.
You are a success when you are mature enough to delay gratification and shift your focus from your rights to your responsibilities.
You are a success when you are secure in who you are, so you are at peace with your creator and in fellowship with others.
You are a success when you have made friends of your adversaries and have gained the love and respect of those who know you best.
You are a success when you understand that others can give you pleasure but that genuine happiness comes when you do things for others.
You are a success when you give hope to the hopeless, love the unlovable, and are pleasant to the grouch, courteous to the rude, and generous to the needy.
You are a success when you clearly understand that failure is an event, not a person...that yesterday ended last night, and today is a brand new day.
You are a success when you know that a success doesn't make you and that failure doesn't break you.
You are a success when you have made friends with your past, are focused on the present, and are optimistic about your future.
You are a success when you are filled with faith, hope, and love and live without anger, greed, guilt, envy, or thoughts of revenge.
You are a success when you are mature enough to delay gratification and shift your focus from your rights to your responsibilities.
You are a success when you are secure in who you are, so you are at peace with your creator and in fellowship with others.
You are a success when you have made friends of your adversaries and have gained the love and respect of those who know you best.
You are a success when you understand that others can give you pleasure but that genuine happiness comes when you do things for others.
You are a success when you give hope to the hopeless, love the unlovable, and are pleasant to the grouch, courteous to the rude, and generous to the needy.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
NO MORE EXCUSES IN LIFE
We make excuses to preserve our relationships.
We make excuses to save ourselves time.
We make excuses to avoid hurting people or making someone mad.
We make excuses for our lack of commitment and follow through.
We make excuses because we're lazy or didn't do what we were supposed to do.
We make excuses for other people, and sometimes we make excuses for our excuses!
Do you make excuses?
Do you blame others?
Do you frequently place the fault on someone else?
Do you blame circumstances? How often are you delayed in traffic, have emergencies, or encounter tough circumstances? And how frequently do these things become the reason you did or didn't do something?
Do you blame yourself?
Do you negate your abilities? Are you tooquick to take the blame when things go wrong?
Do you lack confidence?
Do you doubt your abilities? Have you stopped trying or you give up too easily?
Do you justify your reason? Do you rationalize your decisions and give long, unnecessary explanation?
Do you give up easily? Are you a quitter, do you lack will power, or fail to see things through?
Do you keep your word?
Do you frequently change your mind or break promises you've made?
No one is perfect and you don't have to try to be. It's okay to slip up every now and then. There will be times when you let yourself and others down. Admit it when you've made a mistake. Be up front and tell someone when you are upset or unable to follow through. If you don't have a reason, don't make up one. Simply apologize, but remember that saying "I'm sorry" does not justify whatever you did.
Be honest with yourself and others; don't sugarcoat the truth. The only acceptable excuse is no excuse at all!
We make excuses to save ourselves time.
We make excuses to avoid hurting people or making someone mad.
We make excuses for our lack of commitment and follow through.
We make excuses because we're lazy or didn't do what we were supposed to do.
We make excuses for other people, and sometimes we make excuses for our excuses!
Do you make excuses?
Do you blame others?
Do you frequently place the fault on someone else?
Do you blame circumstances? How often are you delayed in traffic, have emergencies, or encounter tough circumstances? And how frequently do these things become the reason you did or didn't do something?
Do you blame yourself?
Do you negate your abilities? Are you tooquick to take the blame when things go wrong?
Do you lack confidence?
Do you doubt your abilities? Have you stopped trying or you give up too easily?
Do you justify your reason? Do you rationalize your decisions and give long, unnecessary explanation?
Do you give up easily? Are you a quitter, do you lack will power, or fail to see things through?
Do you keep your word?
Do you frequently change your mind or break promises you've made?
No one is perfect and you don't have to try to be. It's okay to slip up every now and then. There will be times when you let yourself and others down. Admit it when you've made a mistake. Be up front and tell someone when you are upset or unable to follow through. If you don't have a reason, don't make up one. Simply apologize, but remember that saying "I'm sorry" does not justify whatever you did.
Be honest with yourself and others; don't sugarcoat the truth. The only acceptable excuse is no excuse at all!
Friday, August 1, 2008
LEARN HOW TO DE-STRESS IN LIFE
Everyone experiences stress. Some people say life is more stressful today than ever before. Health care providers say stress-related disorders are on the rise. Approximately 75 percent of all doctor visits are thought to be stress-related. Stress can be a motivator, but when mild stress turns into chronic or severe stress, it's time to do something about it.
If you have frequent headaches or stomach aches, tight muscles, a bad back, catch more than your share of colds or the flu, it could be due to stress.
If you feel tired but cannot get to sleep or if you feel edgy, more irritable than usual, or sensitive and moody, it could be stress-related.
If your relationship become strained and people make more demands or seem needier, it could be their reaction to your stress.
If traffic seems heavier, the days longer or shorter, the loss more demanding, or coworkers more bothersome, it's likely from stress.
If you feel over committed, have trouble keeping track of appointments, fall behind schedule, or forget important information, the culprit probably is stress.
If your motivation is down, your anxiety is up, and you're smoking or drinking more but eating less and less, the problem is most likely your stress.
If you're eating on the run, your petrol tank is empty, your bills are overdue, and your house is a mess, it is your stress.
If you have no time to yourself but bend over backwards for everyone else, you pass the stress test.
Pay attention to triggers of stress and learn how to de-stress when stress hits. More important, do everything you can to prevent stress in your life.
There are many ways to help counter and prevent stress. Incorporate as many as you can into your daily routine.
Here are things you can do to make sure stress doesn't get the best of you.
Exercise. Stretch, do yoga, walk, run, just move.
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Drink less caffeine and more water.
Get enough sleep. Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.
Take small breaks from the work.
Listen to relaxing music.
Express your emotions.
Meditate and visualize.
Resolve your problems.
Delegate or ask for help.
Say no. Don't take on more than you can handle.
Laugh as much time as you can.
Stick to budget and reduce your debt.
Get organized.
Create a relaxing environment.
Forgive yourself and others.
Focus on one day at a time.
Pray everyday.
Let go of your need to control.
Have fun in life.
Take charge of your time and your life.
If you fail to control your stress, your stress will end up controlling you.
If you have frequent headaches or stomach aches, tight muscles, a bad back, catch more than your share of colds or the flu, it could be due to stress.
If you feel tired but cannot get to sleep or if you feel edgy, more irritable than usual, or sensitive and moody, it could be stress-related.
If your relationship become strained and people make more demands or seem needier, it could be their reaction to your stress.
If traffic seems heavier, the days longer or shorter, the loss more demanding, or coworkers more bothersome, it's likely from stress.
If you feel over committed, have trouble keeping track of appointments, fall behind schedule, or forget important information, the culprit probably is stress.
If your motivation is down, your anxiety is up, and you're smoking or drinking more but eating less and less, the problem is most likely your stress.
If you're eating on the run, your petrol tank is empty, your bills are overdue, and your house is a mess, it is your stress.
If you have no time to yourself but bend over backwards for everyone else, you pass the stress test.
Pay attention to triggers of stress and learn how to de-stress when stress hits. More important, do everything you can to prevent stress in your life.
There are many ways to help counter and prevent stress. Incorporate as many as you can into your daily routine.
Here are things you can do to make sure stress doesn't get the best of you.
Exercise. Stretch, do yoga, walk, run, just move.
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Drink less caffeine and more water.
Get enough sleep. Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.
Take small breaks from the work.
Listen to relaxing music.
Express your emotions.
Meditate and visualize.
Resolve your problems.
Delegate or ask for help.
Say no. Don't take on more than you can handle.
Laugh as much time as you can.
Stick to budget and reduce your debt.
Get organized.
Create a relaxing environment.
Forgive yourself and others.
Focus on one day at a time.
Pray everyday.
Let go of your need to control.
Have fun in life.
Take charge of your time and your life.
If you fail to control your stress, your stress will end up controlling you.
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