Embrace Life's Changes

"If you don't like the way things are in your life, at work or in your relationships - then take action and change them. You can make things SO MUCH better in time.  Believe in yourself, keep your friends close and take the first step." N Wood


The last 18 months have been very unique and unlike any 18 month period that I can remember in my life. Maybe it's the economy, our age or this stage of life - but I know a LOT of people who are experiencing major changes in their life. A few of them are fearful, but most of the others embrace the change and look forward to the future. 


I've been good about keeping a journal for many years and if you have not, I'll encourage you to start today. Write about the things that are important to you today, what you are experiencing and thinking about. IF you write for 5 minutes each day, you will be amazed to look at your note 1, 5 and 10 years from now. It's fun for me to look at my notes from 20 years ago, see the goals I had and realize how much I've accomplished since then. It makes me feel good about my life and I hope it does the same for you!


Have a fun weekend. Do something that will make you feel great ~ if only for a moment. You deserve to have some fun ~ without guilt. You work hard, have more responsibilities than you ever imagined and rarely take a break from it all. I encourage and welcome you to do Something FUN!! Then write about it in your journal.


 Just for a moment, forget about all the major things on your mind. Live a little and smile a LOT!

A must read "Handbook" for 2010

My friend Trish Hart shared this with me. I like it so much that I feel compelled to share it with you. Now I hope you will do the same and share it with the people who matter in your life!

HANDBOOK 2010

Health:
1.       Drink plenty of water.
2.       Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner
Like a beggar.
3.       Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less
Food that is manufactured in plants..
4.       Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5.       Make time to pray.
6..       Play more games
7.       Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8.       Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9.       Sleep for 7 hours.
10.    Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.


Personality:
11.    Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what
their journey is all about.
12.    Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13.    Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14.    Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15.    Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16.    Dream more while you are awake
17.    Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18.    Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with
His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19.    Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate
others.
20.    Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21.    No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22.    Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away
like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a  lifetime.
23.    Smile and laugh more.
24.    You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...


Society:
25.    Call your family often.
26.    Each day give something good to others.
27.    Forgive everyone for everything.
28.    Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of  6.
29.    Try to make at least three people smile each day.

30.    What other people think of you is none of your business.
31.    Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
will. Stay in touch.


Life:
32.    Do the right thing!
33.    Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34.    GOD heals everything.
35.    However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36.    No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37.    The best is yet to come..
38.    When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39.    Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.


Last but not the least:
40.    Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.

patricia hart

seabands@comcast.net

Share your enthusiasm with anyone!

Yesterday I hosted 2 excellent workshops. I describe them as excellent because of the people who attended. They took notes, paid attention, asked questions and were engaged in the conversation for 75 minutes. I talked about Goal setting and How to remain energized and optimistic daily!   Both topics are near and dear to me - especially in this economy.

Whenever I speak at an event, I tell the audience that I want them to gain at least ONE new idea that they can apply rather quickly to their life. I know they'll get more than one idea - but I would rather under-promise and over-deliver!   I'm doing ALL I can to be a Beacon of Hope until the economy turns around and more people can have fun and laugh again. Sharing ideas about goals, attitude, daily activities and finding fellow optimists are some of the ideas I share with passion.

BUT finally, here is my point. Instead of only applying the idea to your life - what I REALLY want you to do is Share it with someone in need. We all know someone like that. People need encouragement, hope, a kind pat on the back and a smile!


So your mission - if you choose to accept it - is to make a difference in someone's day.  The best part of this idea is that you will BOTH feel better!  Remember, a candle lighting another candle, loses nothing.  When you read a quote that inspires you or even makes you laugh - share it with at least one other person. Then again, share it with 3 people!

Have fun, laugh, smile and do the best you can!