The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you - B.B. King, musician
Grab every opening, work hard, stay on top - Bob Hope, entertainer
Most people's troubles are minor - Helen Keller, Physicist
An article about the amazing Helen Keller can be found here http://news.investors.com/management-le ... lso&p=full
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Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Rd, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Ave, Odeon Panton St, Holloway Rd, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.
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It's fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure - Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder
Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks . . . which we endure help us in our marching onward. - Henry Ford, car pioneer
Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will bubble up if you dig. - Marcus Aurelius, philosopher
Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks . . . which we endure help us in our marching onward. - Henry Ford, car pioneer
Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will bubble up if you dig. - Marcus Aurelius, philosopher
Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Rd, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Ave, Odeon Panton St, Holloway Rd, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.
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THE INC. LIFE 25 Things You Must Let Go of Before the Year Ends
Want your New Year's resolutions to work this year? The key to change is letting go of the old before inviting in the new.
BY MARLA TABAKA
@MarlaTabaka
Before you begin your list of New Year's resolutions, take a look at last year's list. Were you disappointed with the results before January came to an end? If so, you're doing it all wrong. There's one important step you must take before you can expect change to occur.
Unhealthy thought and behavior patterns are to progress what water is to fire. New Year's resolutions simply don't work until you let go of the old ways of thinking that prevent you from bringing in the new. So try something different this year to strengthen your resolve. These old patterns will only hold you back; let go of them and you'll see real changes in 2015!
1. Let go of the lies you tell yourself.
I can't do this. I'm alone in this. No one knows a good idea when they see it. Things just never work out my way. Be careful what you ask for. If you hold onto limited thinking like this, your mind will fit it all nicely into your reality. As these thoughts appear, ask yourself, "Is this really true?" Stay grounded in the truth and the stories you tell yourself will become more uplifting and positive.
2. Let go of avoidance.
If you're avoiding the truth, you're probably avoiding other things as well. Things rarely get better all on their own. Create a plan and face the things you need to face. You'll ask yourself why you didn't do it sooner.
3. Let go of anger.
Holding onto anger only perpetuates negativity. It can affect not only your mood, but your health, creativity, and relationships as well. It's time to process your feelings and resolve these issues, past and present.
4. Let go of poor business practices.
If it doesn't work, fix it or get rid of it altogether. Stop pretending things will change.
5. Let go of self-criticism.
People make mistakes. People fail. You are human. Think of all the time and energy you'll save if you stop beating yourself up and instead focus on the lessons you've learned and just move forward.
6. Let go of unhealthy relationships.
Are there people in your life who consistently drain your energy? Evaluate these relationships and either spend less time with these toxic people or let go of the relationship altogether. Save your energy for what's important.
7. Let go of anxious thinking.
There's a difference between seeing the big picture and being well prepared and worrying about every possible problem before it exists. Take calculated risks and focus your energy on preparedness, not anxiety-provoking worry.
8. Let go of thoughts of superiority.
Remember, although you've worked hard to get where you are today you had a little help in getting there. Don't assume that everyone has enjoyed the same opportunities and benefits that you have. Get out of your ego and ask others to share their stories; you may be pleasantly surprised at what's under the cover of that book.
9. Let go of laziness.
Outrageously successful people take care of themselves, help others, and engage in practices that create and maintain a healthy mindset. Have you been making excuses? It's time to put them aside and be truthful with yourself.
10. Let go of the belief that there isn't enough time.
This the first excuse out of a busy entrepreneur's mouth. If you don't have the time to take care of yourself, if you don't invest in important relationships, and if you don't take the steps that are most critical to the growth of your business, then you are busy doing the wrong things.
11. Let go of the belief that anyone can do it.
When you have a gift, it's common to believe that anyone can do what you're doing--that it's easy. Stop diminishing your abilities, and be thankful for them instead. Appreciate yourself more!
12. Let go of procrastination. Really.
If you often get caught up in menial chores or allow yourself to get sidetracked, there's a deeper issue going on. Get help to understand what it is and stop applying bandages to it with productivity programs that don't work for you.
13. Let go of thinking someone's going to rescue you.
Entrepreneurs often take on partners and hire experts because they think other people have all the answers. You already have most of the answers and just need a little help accessing them. Before taking drastic, costly measures, find a mentor or coach who can help you be the best you can be.
14. Let go of thoughts of lacking.
If you believe you don't have enough money or support, you probably never will. Beautiful things have been born out of necessity, so take this opportunity to be resourceful and creative. Think abundantly!
15. Let go of the words "I can't."
The things you feed your subconscious mind will almost always come true. Instead of I can't, try I can, and I am figuring out exactly how.
16. Let go of putting everyone else ahead of you.
Some people believe it's selfish to put themselves first. In most cases, that's just not true. Stop sacrificing to the point of self-neglect and take care of your own needs first. Only then can you truly show up in the lives of others in a way that has a positive and healthy impact on all concerned.
17. Let go of waiting for perfection.
Do your best and let it fire. Too many entrepreneurs waste time and money struggling for perfection only to find that it doesn't exist. What are you really afraid of?
18. Let go of putting your brain before your intuition.
If you have a gut feeling, you're better off following that than relying on logic. Your subconscious mind knows things that your brain never will.
19. Let go of trying to impress people with your knowledge.
Your highly technical vocabulary is boring others to tears. Don't make people, especially your customers, work hard to know what you do--they won't bother. Keep it simple and make it fun!
20. Let go of expecting something in return.
If you are going to help someone, do it because you want to, not because you hope for something in return. Reciprocity exists, but not always in the way you expect.
21. Let go of waiting for the right time.
There will be times when you don't have the perfect plan and that's OK. Sometimes you just have to trust and be willing to learn from every experience. Understand the difference between strategy and fear of the outcome.
22. Let go of the sloppy look.
Working from home can easily reduce the wardrobe to sweats and PJs. Like it or not, the way you look (even when you're alone) has an impact on your energy. A daily shower and decent clothing add to feelings of accomplishment and success.
23. Let go of thinking you need things that you don't.
Does the new office need furniture right out of the box or will used do the trick? If you're tempted to pull out the checkbook, first ask if your p*rchase will have an impact on the bottom line.
24. Let go of believing that happiness is anywhere but within you.
No one can make you feel anything, including happiness. You choose your feelings and thus you choose whether to be miserable or happy. Look deeper, not farther.
25. Let go of the snarky remarks.
Say what's on your mind rather than camouflage it in sarcasm. Choose your words carefully and tell the truth. People will respect you for it.
Want your New Year's resolutions to work this year? The key to change is letting go of the old before inviting in the new.
BY MARLA TABAKA
@MarlaTabaka
Before you begin your list of New Year's resolutions, take a look at last year's list. Were you disappointed with the results before January came to an end? If so, you're doing it all wrong. There's one important step you must take before you can expect change to occur.
Unhealthy thought and behavior patterns are to progress what water is to fire. New Year's resolutions simply don't work until you let go of the old ways of thinking that prevent you from bringing in the new. So try something different this year to strengthen your resolve. These old patterns will only hold you back; let go of them and you'll see real changes in 2015!
1. Let go of the lies you tell yourself.
I can't do this. I'm alone in this. No one knows a good idea when they see it. Things just never work out my way. Be careful what you ask for. If you hold onto limited thinking like this, your mind will fit it all nicely into your reality. As these thoughts appear, ask yourself, "Is this really true?" Stay grounded in the truth and the stories you tell yourself will become more uplifting and positive.
2. Let go of avoidance.
If you're avoiding the truth, you're probably avoiding other things as well. Things rarely get better all on their own. Create a plan and face the things you need to face. You'll ask yourself why you didn't do it sooner.
3. Let go of anger.
Holding onto anger only perpetuates negativity. It can affect not only your mood, but your health, creativity, and relationships as well. It's time to process your feelings and resolve these issues, past and present.
4. Let go of poor business practices.
If it doesn't work, fix it or get rid of it altogether. Stop pretending things will change.
5. Let go of self-criticism.
People make mistakes. People fail. You are human. Think of all the time and energy you'll save if you stop beating yourself up and instead focus on the lessons you've learned and just move forward.
6. Let go of unhealthy relationships.
Are there people in your life who consistently drain your energy? Evaluate these relationships and either spend less time with these toxic people or let go of the relationship altogether. Save your energy for what's important.
7. Let go of anxious thinking.
There's a difference between seeing the big picture and being well prepared and worrying about every possible problem before it exists. Take calculated risks and focus your energy on preparedness, not anxiety-provoking worry.
8. Let go of thoughts of superiority.
Remember, although you've worked hard to get where you are today you had a little help in getting there. Don't assume that everyone has enjoyed the same opportunities and benefits that you have. Get out of your ego and ask others to share their stories; you may be pleasantly surprised at what's under the cover of that book.
9. Let go of laziness.
Outrageously successful people take care of themselves, help others, and engage in practices that create and maintain a healthy mindset. Have you been making excuses? It's time to put them aside and be truthful with yourself.
10. Let go of the belief that there isn't enough time.
This the first excuse out of a busy entrepreneur's mouth. If you don't have the time to take care of yourself, if you don't invest in important relationships, and if you don't take the steps that are most critical to the growth of your business, then you are busy doing the wrong things.
11. Let go of the belief that anyone can do it.
When you have a gift, it's common to believe that anyone can do what you're doing--that it's easy. Stop diminishing your abilities, and be thankful for them instead. Appreciate yourself more!
12. Let go of procrastination. Really.
If you often get caught up in menial chores or allow yourself to get sidetracked, there's a deeper issue going on. Get help to understand what it is and stop applying bandages to it with productivity programs that don't work for you.
13. Let go of thinking someone's going to rescue you.
Entrepreneurs often take on partners and hire experts because they think other people have all the answers. You already have most of the answers and just need a little help accessing them. Before taking drastic, costly measures, find a mentor or coach who can help you be the best you can be.
14. Let go of thoughts of lacking.
If you believe you don't have enough money or support, you probably never will. Beautiful things have been born out of necessity, so take this opportunity to be resourceful and creative. Think abundantly!
15. Let go of the words "I can't."
The things you feed your subconscious mind will almost always come true. Instead of I can't, try I can, and I am figuring out exactly how.
16. Let go of putting everyone else ahead of you.
Some people believe it's selfish to put themselves first. In most cases, that's just not true. Stop sacrificing to the point of self-neglect and take care of your own needs first. Only then can you truly show up in the lives of others in a way that has a positive and healthy impact on all concerned.
17. Let go of waiting for perfection.
Do your best and let it fire. Too many entrepreneurs waste time and money struggling for perfection only to find that it doesn't exist. What are you really afraid of?
18. Let go of putting your brain before your intuition.
If you have a gut feeling, you're better off following that than relying on logic. Your subconscious mind knows things that your brain never will.
19. Let go of trying to impress people with your knowledge.
Your highly technical vocabulary is boring others to tears. Don't make people, especially your customers, work hard to know what you do--they won't bother. Keep it simple and make it fun!
20. Let go of expecting something in return.
If you are going to help someone, do it because you want to, not because you hope for something in return. Reciprocity exists, but not always in the way you expect.
21. Let go of waiting for the right time.
There will be times when you don't have the perfect plan and that's OK. Sometimes you just have to trust and be willing to learn from every experience. Understand the difference between strategy and fear of the outcome.
22. Let go of the sloppy look.
Working from home can easily reduce the wardrobe to sweats and PJs. Like it or not, the way you look (even when you're alone) has an impact on your energy. A daily shower and decent clothing add to feelings of accomplishment and success.
23. Let go of thinking you need things that you don't.
Does the new office need furniture right out of the box or will used do the trick? If you're tempted to pull out the checkbook, first ask if your p*rchase will have an impact on the bottom line.
24. Let go of believing that happiness is anywhere but within you.
No one can make you feel anything, including happiness. You choose your feelings and thus you choose whether to be miserable or happy. Look deeper, not farther.
25. Let go of the snarky remarks.
Say what's on your mind rather than camouflage it in sarcasm. Choose your words carefully and tell the truth. People will respect you for it.
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Preferred Cinemas - Any Central London, Shepherds Bush, Kingston Upon Thames, Staines, Wandsworth, The O2, Greenwich, Harrow, Islington, High Wycombe.
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RickyRaj
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If we were logical, the future would be bleak, indeed. But we are more than logical. We are human beings, and we have faith, and we have hope, and we can work. Jacques Cousteau, explorer
You have to decide if you're going to wilt like a daisy or if you're just going to go forward and live the life that you've been granted. Kevin Costner, actor
There's two kinds of people in the world: the ones who need to be told and the ones who figure it out all by themselves. Tom Clancy, novelist
You have to decide if you're going to wilt like a daisy or if you're just going to go forward and live the life that you've been granted. Kevin Costner, actor
There's two kinds of people in the world: the ones who need to be told and the ones who figure it out all by themselves. Tom Clancy, novelist
Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Rd, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Ave, Odeon Panton St, Holloway Rd, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.
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SOLACE
- The Sixth Sense
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Marc and Angel are the authors of 1000 Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently. Here’s their amazing list of 30 things to start doing for yourself. If you enjoy this, be sure to visit their website for more inspirational advice and tips for life.
#1. Start spending time with the right people. – These are the people you enjoy, who love and appreciate you, and who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways. They are the ones who make you feel more alive, and not only embrace who you are now, but also embrace and embody who you want to be, unconditionally.
#2. Start facing your problems head on. – It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. Problems will not disappear unless you take action. Do what you can, when you can, and acknowledge what you’ve done. It’s all about taking baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, they add up to yards and miles in the long run.
#3. Start being honest with yourself about everything. – Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest with every aspect of your life, always. Because you are the one person you can forever count on. Search your soul, for the truth, so that you truly know who you are. Once you do, you’ll have a better understanding of where you are now and how you got here, and you’ll be better equipped to identify where you want to go and how to get there. Read The Road Less Traveled.
#4. Start making your own happiness a priority. – Your needs matter. If you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself. Remember, it IS possible to take care of your own needs while simultaneously caring for those around you. And once your needs are met, you will likely be far more capable of helping those who need you most.
#5. Start being yourself, genuinely and proudly. – Trying to be anyone else is a waste of the person you are. Be yourself. Embrace that individual inside you that has ideas, strengths and beauty like no one else. Be the person you know yourself to be – the best version of you – on your terms. Above all, be true to YOU, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.
#6. Start noticing and living in the present. – Right now is a miracle. Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. So stop thinking about how great things will be in the future. Stop dwelling on what did or didn’t happen in the past. Learn to be in the ‘here and now’ and experience life as it’s happening. Appreciate the world for the beauty that it holds, right now.
#7. Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. – Mistakes are okay; they’re the stepping stones of progress. If you’re not failing from time to time, you’re not trying hard enough and you’re not learning. Take risks, stumble, fall, and then get up and try again. Appreciate that you are pushing yourself, learning, growing and improving. Significant achievements are almost invariably realized at the end of a long road of failures. One of the ‘mistakes’ you fear might just be the link to your greatest achievement yet.
#8. Start being more polite to yourself. – If you had a friend who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long would you allow that person to be your friend? The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. You must love who you are or no one else will.
#9. Start enjoying the things you already have. – The problem with many of us is that we think we’ll be happy when we reach a certain level in life – a level we see others operating at – your boss with her corner office, that friend of a friend who owns a mansion on the beach, etc. Unfortunately, it takes awhile before you get there, and when you get there you’ll likely have a new destination in mind. You’ll end up spending your whole life working toward something new without ever stopping to enjoy the things you have now. So take a quiet moment every morning when you first awake to appreciate where you are and what you already have.
#10. Start creating your own happiness. – If you are waiting for someone else to make you happy, you’re missing out. Smile because you can. Choose happiness. Be the change you want to see in the world. Be happy with who you are now, and let your positivity inspire your journey into tomorrow. Happiness is often found when and where you decide to seek it. If you look for happiness within the opportunities you have, you will eventually find it. But if you constantly look for something else, unfortunately, you’ll find that too. Read Stumbling on Happiness.
#11. Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance. – In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s about taking a chance. You’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work. Most of the time you just have to go for it! And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should be. Either you succeed or you learn something. Win-Win.
#12. Start believing that you’re ready for the next step. – You are ready! Think about it. You have everything you need right now to take the next small, realistic step forward. So embrace the opportunities that come your way, and accept the challenges – they’re gifts that will help you to grow.
#13. Start entering new relationships for the right reasons. – Enter new relationships with dependable, honest people who reflect the person you are and the person you want to be. Choose friends you are proud to know, people you admire, who show you love and respect – people who reciprocate your kindness and commitment. And p*y attention to what people do, because a person’s actions are much more important than their words or how others represent them.
#14. Start giving new people you meet a chance. – It sounds harsh, but you cannot keep every friend you’ve ever made. People and priorities change. As some relationships fade others will grow. Appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work. Trust your judgment. Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory. Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever.
#15. Start competing against an earlier version of yourself. – Be inspired by others, appreciate others, learn from others, but know that competing against them is a waste of time. You are in competition with one person and one person only – yourself. You are competing to be the best you can be. Aim to break your own personal records.
#16. Start cheering for other people’s victories. – Start noticing what you like about others and tell them. Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to good places – productive, fulfilling, peaceful places. So be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings, openly. What goes around comes around, and sooner or later the people you’re cheering for will start cheering for you.
#17. Start looking for the silver lining in tough situations. – When things are hard, and you feel down, take a few deep breaths and look for the silver lining – the small glimmers of hope. Remind yourself that you can and will grow stronger from these hard times. And remain conscious of your blessings and victories – all the things in your life that are right. Focus on what you have, not on what you haven’t.
#18. Start forgiving yourself and others. – We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others. And while the pain of these experiences is normal, sometimes it lingers for too long. We relive the pain over and over and have a hard time letting go. Forgiveness is the remedy. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life.
#19. Start helping those around you. – Care about people. Guide them if you know a better way. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you. Love and kindness begets love and kindness. And so on and so forth.
#20. Start listening to your own inner voice. – If it helps, discuss your ideas with those closest to you, but give yourself enough room to follow your own intuition. Be true to yourself. Say what you need to say. Do what you know in your heart is right.
#21. Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks. – Slow down. Breathe. Give yourself permission to pause, regroup and move forward with clarity and purpose. When you’re at your busiest, a brief recess can rejuvenate your mind and increase your productivity. These short breaks will help you regain your sanity and reflect on your recent actions so you can be sure they’re in line with your goals.
#22. Start noticing the beauty of small moments. – Instead of waiting for the big things to happen – marriage, kids, big promotion, winning the lottery – find happiness in the small things that happen every day. Little things like having a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning, or the delicious taste and smell of a homemade meal, or the pleasure of sharing something you enjoy with someone else, or holding hands with your partner. Noticing these small pleasures on a daily basis makes a big difference in the quality of your life.
#23. Start accepting things when they are less than perfect. – Remember, ‘perfect’ is the enemy of ‘good.’ One of the biggest challenges for people who want to improve themselves and improve the world is learning to accept things as they are. Sometimes it’s better to accept and appreciate the world as it is, and people as they are, rather than to trying to make everything and everyone conform to an impossible ideal. No, you shouldn’t accept a life of mediocrity, but learn to love and value things when they are less than perfect.
#24. Start working toward your goals every single day. – Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Whatever it is you dream about, start taking small, logical steps every day to make it happen. Get out there and DO something! The harder you work the luckier you will become. While many of us decide at some point during the course of our lives that we want to answer our calling, only an astute few of us actually work on it. By ‘working on it,’ I mean consistently devoting oneself to the end result. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
#25. Start being more open about how you feel. – If you’re hurting, give yourself the necessary space and time to hurt, but be open about it. Talk to those closest to you. Tell them the truth about how you feel. Let them listen. The simple act of getting things off your chest and into the open is your first step toward feeling good again.
#26. Start taking full accountability for your own life. – Own your choices and mistakes, and be willing to take the necessary steps to improve upon them. Either you take accountability for your life or someone else will. And when they do, you’ll become a slave to their ideas and dreams instead of a pioneer of your own. You are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life. And no, it won’t always be easy. Every person has a stack of obstacles in front of them. But you must take accountability for your situation and overcome these obstacles. Choosing not to is choosing a lifetime of mere existence.
#27. Start actively nurturing your most important relationships. – Bring real, honest joy into your life and the lives of those you love by simply telling them how much they mean to you on a regular basis. You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can be everything to a few people. Decide who these people are in your life and treat them like royalty. Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.
#28. Start concentrating on the things you can control. – You can’t change everything, but you can always change something. Wasting your time, talent and emotional energy on things that are beyond your control is a recipe for frustration, misery and stagnation. Invest your energy in the things you can control, and act on them now.
#29. Start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes. – The mind must believe it CAN do something before it is capable of actually doing it. The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful. Listen to your self-talk and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Regardless of how a situation seems, focus on what you DO WANT to happen, and then take the next positive step forward. No, you can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you react to things. Everyone’s life has positive and negative aspects – whether or not you’re happy and successful in the long run depends greatly on which aspects you focus on. Read The How of Happiness.
#30. Start noticing how wealthy you are right now. – Henry David Thoreau once said, “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” Even when times are tough, it’s always important to keep things in perspective. You didn’t go to sleep hungry last night. You didn’t go to sleep outside. You had a choice of what clothes to wear this morning. You hardly broke a sweat today. You didn’t spend a minute in fear. You have access to clean drinking water. You have access to medical care. You have access to the Internet. You can read. Some might say you are incredibly wealthy, so remember to be grateful for all the things you do have.
This is such a wonderful list. If we take little steps every day and practice these things, we can make great improvements in our lives. Share this post with your friends and loved ones.
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#1. Start spending time with the right people. – These are the people you enjoy, who love and appreciate you, and who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways. They are the ones who make you feel more alive, and not only embrace who you are now, but also embrace and embody who you want to be, unconditionally.
#2. Start facing your problems head on. – It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. Problems will not disappear unless you take action. Do what you can, when you can, and acknowledge what you’ve done. It’s all about taking baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, they add up to yards and miles in the long run.
#3. Start being honest with yourself about everything. – Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest with every aspect of your life, always. Because you are the one person you can forever count on. Search your soul, for the truth, so that you truly know who you are. Once you do, you’ll have a better understanding of where you are now and how you got here, and you’ll be better equipped to identify where you want to go and how to get there. Read The Road Less Traveled.
#4. Start making your own happiness a priority. – Your needs matter. If you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself. Remember, it IS possible to take care of your own needs while simultaneously caring for those around you. And once your needs are met, you will likely be far more capable of helping those who need you most.
#5. Start being yourself, genuinely and proudly. – Trying to be anyone else is a waste of the person you are. Be yourself. Embrace that individual inside you that has ideas, strengths and beauty like no one else. Be the person you know yourself to be – the best version of you – on your terms. Above all, be true to YOU, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.
#6. Start noticing and living in the present. – Right now is a miracle. Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. So stop thinking about how great things will be in the future. Stop dwelling on what did or didn’t happen in the past. Learn to be in the ‘here and now’ and experience life as it’s happening. Appreciate the world for the beauty that it holds, right now.
#7. Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. – Mistakes are okay; they’re the stepping stones of progress. If you’re not failing from time to time, you’re not trying hard enough and you’re not learning. Take risks, stumble, fall, and then get up and try again. Appreciate that you are pushing yourself, learning, growing and improving. Significant achievements are almost invariably realized at the end of a long road of failures. One of the ‘mistakes’ you fear might just be the link to your greatest achievement yet.
#8. Start being more polite to yourself. – If you had a friend who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long would you allow that person to be your friend? The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. You must love who you are or no one else will.
#9. Start enjoying the things you already have. – The problem with many of us is that we think we’ll be happy when we reach a certain level in life – a level we see others operating at – your boss with her corner office, that friend of a friend who owns a mansion on the beach, etc. Unfortunately, it takes awhile before you get there, and when you get there you’ll likely have a new destination in mind. You’ll end up spending your whole life working toward something new without ever stopping to enjoy the things you have now. So take a quiet moment every morning when you first awake to appreciate where you are and what you already have.
#10. Start creating your own happiness. – If you are waiting for someone else to make you happy, you’re missing out. Smile because you can. Choose happiness. Be the change you want to see in the world. Be happy with who you are now, and let your positivity inspire your journey into tomorrow. Happiness is often found when and where you decide to seek it. If you look for happiness within the opportunities you have, you will eventually find it. But if you constantly look for something else, unfortunately, you’ll find that too. Read Stumbling on Happiness.
#11. Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance. – In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s about taking a chance. You’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work. Most of the time you just have to go for it! And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should be. Either you succeed or you learn something. Win-Win.
#12. Start believing that you’re ready for the next step. – You are ready! Think about it. You have everything you need right now to take the next small, realistic step forward. So embrace the opportunities that come your way, and accept the challenges – they’re gifts that will help you to grow.
#13. Start entering new relationships for the right reasons. – Enter new relationships with dependable, honest people who reflect the person you are and the person you want to be. Choose friends you are proud to know, people you admire, who show you love and respect – people who reciprocate your kindness and commitment. And p*y attention to what people do, because a person’s actions are much more important than their words or how others represent them.
#14. Start giving new people you meet a chance. – It sounds harsh, but you cannot keep every friend you’ve ever made. People and priorities change. As some relationships fade others will grow. Appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work. Trust your judgment. Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory. Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever.
#15. Start competing against an earlier version of yourself. – Be inspired by others, appreciate others, learn from others, but know that competing against them is a waste of time. You are in competition with one person and one person only – yourself. You are competing to be the best you can be. Aim to break your own personal records.
#16. Start cheering for other people’s victories. – Start noticing what you like about others and tell them. Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to good places – productive, fulfilling, peaceful places. So be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings, openly. What goes around comes around, and sooner or later the people you’re cheering for will start cheering for you.
#17. Start looking for the silver lining in tough situations. – When things are hard, and you feel down, take a few deep breaths and look for the silver lining – the small glimmers of hope. Remind yourself that you can and will grow stronger from these hard times. And remain conscious of your blessings and victories – all the things in your life that are right. Focus on what you have, not on what you haven’t.
#18. Start forgiving yourself and others. – We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others. And while the pain of these experiences is normal, sometimes it lingers for too long. We relive the pain over and over and have a hard time letting go. Forgiveness is the remedy. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life.
#19. Start helping those around you. – Care about people. Guide them if you know a better way. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you. Love and kindness begets love and kindness. And so on and so forth.
#20. Start listening to your own inner voice. – If it helps, discuss your ideas with those closest to you, but give yourself enough room to follow your own intuition. Be true to yourself. Say what you need to say. Do what you know in your heart is right.
#21. Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks. – Slow down. Breathe. Give yourself permission to pause, regroup and move forward with clarity and purpose. When you’re at your busiest, a brief recess can rejuvenate your mind and increase your productivity. These short breaks will help you regain your sanity and reflect on your recent actions so you can be sure they’re in line with your goals.
#22. Start noticing the beauty of small moments. – Instead of waiting for the big things to happen – marriage, kids, big promotion, winning the lottery – find happiness in the small things that happen every day. Little things like having a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning, or the delicious taste and smell of a homemade meal, or the pleasure of sharing something you enjoy with someone else, or holding hands with your partner. Noticing these small pleasures on a daily basis makes a big difference in the quality of your life.
#23. Start accepting things when they are less than perfect. – Remember, ‘perfect’ is the enemy of ‘good.’ One of the biggest challenges for people who want to improve themselves and improve the world is learning to accept things as they are. Sometimes it’s better to accept and appreciate the world as it is, and people as they are, rather than to trying to make everything and everyone conform to an impossible ideal. No, you shouldn’t accept a life of mediocrity, but learn to love and value things when they are less than perfect.
#24. Start working toward your goals every single day. – Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Whatever it is you dream about, start taking small, logical steps every day to make it happen. Get out there and DO something! The harder you work the luckier you will become. While many of us decide at some point during the course of our lives that we want to answer our calling, only an astute few of us actually work on it. By ‘working on it,’ I mean consistently devoting oneself to the end result. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
#25. Start being more open about how you feel. – If you’re hurting, give yourself the necessary space and time to hurt, but be open about it. Talk to those closest to you. Tell them the truth about how you feel. Let them listen. The simple act of getting things off your chest and into the open is your first step toward feeling good again.
#26. Start taking full accountability for your own life. – Own your choices and mistakes, and be willing to take the necessary steps to improve upon them. Either you take accountability for your life or someone else will. And when they do, you’ll become a slave to their ideas and dreams instead of a pioneer of your own. You are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life. And no, it won’t always be easy. Every person has a stack of obstacles in front of them. But you must take accountability for your situation and overcome these obstacles. Choosing not to is choosing a lifetime of mere existence.
#27. Start actively nurturing your most important relationships. – Bring real, honest joy into your life and the lives of those you love by simply telling them how much they mean to you on a regular basis. You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can be everything to a few people. Decide who these people are in your life and treat them like royalty. Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.
#28. Start concentrating on the things you can control. – You can’t change everything, but you can always change something. Wasting your time, talent and emotional energy on things that are beyond your control is a recipe for frustration, misery and stagnation. Invest your energy in the things you can control, and act on them now.
#29. Start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes. – The mind must believe it CAN do something before it is capable of actually doing it. The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful. Listen to your self-talk and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Regardless of how a situation seems, focus on what you DO WANT to happen, and then take the next positive step forward. No, you can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you react to things. Everyone’s life has positive and negative aspects – whether or not you’re happy and successful in the long run depends greatly on which aspects you focus on. Read The How of Happiness.
#30. Start noticing how wealthy you are right now. – Henry David Thoreau once said, “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” Even when times are tough, it’s always important to keep things in perspective. You didn’t go to sleep hungry last night. You didn’t go to sleep outside. You had a choice of what clothes to wear this morning. You hardly broke a sweat today. You didn’t spend a minute in fear. You have access to clean drinking water. You have access to medical care. You have access to the Internet. You can read. Some might say you are incredibly wealthy, so remember to be grateful for all the things you do have.
This is such a wonderful list. If we take little steps every day and practice these things, we can make great improvements in our lives. Share this post with your friends and loved ones.
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Nice list there SOLACESOLACE wrote:Marc and Angel are the authors of 1000 Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently. Here’s their amazing list of 30 things to start doing for yourself. If you enjoy this, be sure to visit their website for more inspirational advice and tips for life.
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RickyRaj wrote:Nice list there SOLACESOLACE wrote:Marc and Angel are the authors of 1000 Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently. Here’s their amazing list of 30 things to start doing for yourself. If you enjoy this, be sure to visit their website for more inspirational advice and tips for life.
Thanks RR , glad you liked it :)
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“Four monkeys were placed in a room that had a tall pole in the center. Suspended from the top of that pole was a bunch of bananas. One of the hungry monkeys started climbing the pole to get something to eat, but just as she reached out to grab a banana, she was sprayed with a torrent of cold water from a hose. Squealing, she scampered back down the pole and abandoned her attempt to feed herself. Each of the other three monkeys made similar attempts and each one was drenched with cold water. After making several attempts, they all finally gave up.
The researchers then removed the water hose and one of the monkeys from the room and replaced her with a new monkey. As the newcomer began to climb the pole, the other three grabbed her and pulled her down to the ground. After trying to climb the pole several times and being dragged down by the others, she finally gave up and never attempted to climb the pole again.
The researchers continued to replace the original monkeys, one by one, and each time a new monkey was brought in the others would drag her down before she could reach the bananas. In a short time, the room was filled with four monkeys who had never received a cold hosing. None of them would climb the pole or allow other monkeys to climb the pole, and not one of them knew why.”
Something to think about perhaps....
The researchers then removed the water hose and one of the monkeys from the room and replaced her with a new monkey. As the newcomer began to climb the pole, the other three grabbed her and pulled her down to the ground. After trying to climb the pole several times and being dragged down by the others, she finally gave up and never attempted to climb the pole again.
The researchers continued to replace the original monkeys, one by one, and each time a new monkey was brought in the others would drag her down before she could reach the bananas. In a short time, the room was filled with four monkeys who had never received a cold hosing. None of them would climb the pole or allow other monkeys to climb the pole, and not one of them knew why.”
Something to think about perhaps....
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I love reading these posts and thanks for taking the time to post them
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Failure doesn't kill you. . . . It increases your desire to make something happen.
Kevin Costner, actor
You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path.
E.O. Wilson, biologist
It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously. -
Peter Ustinov, actor
Kevin Costner, actor
You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path.
E.O. Wilson, biologist
It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously. -
Peter Ustinov, actor
Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Rd, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Ave, Odeon Panton St, Holloway Rd, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.