Happy You Life Coaching

Make every second count!

2011-12-05T05:49:00.000-08:00

Imagine there is a bank account that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day.

Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course?

Each of us has such a bank. It's name is TIME.

Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds.

Every night it writes off as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to a good purpose.

It carries over no balance. It allows no over draft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day.

If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no drawing against "tomorrow."

You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success!

The clock is running!! Make the most of today.

To realise the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.

To realise the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

To realise the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realise the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realise the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who just missed a train.

To realise the value of ONE SECOND, ask someone who just avoided an accident.

To realise the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal at the Olympics.

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with. And remember time waits for no one.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why its called the present.

Change Your Life- 13 FREE coaching sessions! No catch!

2011-05-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

I'm a qualified coach who hasn't practiced for a year due to taking time out to be a mother http://www.happyyoucoaching.co.uk/your_coach.html and I'm looking for a lovely female volunteer to get back up to speed. If you are interested please e-mail me Sophie@HappyYouCoaching.co.uk.

Please tell me exactly why you'd like to commit to coaching in a few paragraphs so I can gauge your reasons & keenness to change for the better and I'll pick one lucky person and help them change their life for good, once they embark on the coaching sessions I'm trained to facilitate.

All you'll need to give me in return is your commitment to 13, 1 hour sessions (one per fortnight) and the cost of the phone calls. Then a photo and testimonial at the end of the programme.

I'm also looking for a two or three volunteers to test out my new online coaching. So when writing to me state if you'd prefer phone or emailing coaching.

You need to be ready to start Online and Telephone Coaching at the end of June 2011.
http://www.happyyoucoaching.co.uk/index.html



Sophie Brading

New Challenges Keep Us Alive!

2010-09-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

The Japanese have always loved fresh fish.

But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades.

So to feed the Japanese population,

Fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.

The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.

To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats.

They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer.

However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish.

The frozen fish brought a lower price . So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin.

After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving.

They were tired and dull, but alive. Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference.

Because the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste.

The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish .

So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem? How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? If you were consulting the fish industry, what

Would you recommend?

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Here is How Japanese Fish Stay Fresh:

To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks.

But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.

Have you realized that some of us are also living in a pond but most of the time tired & dull,

So we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving?

Basically in our lives Sharks are new challenges to keep us active and lively. Some times blessings come in disguise!

A Chicken Soup for The Soul Story : You Know Your A Mom When.....

2010-09-10T02:17:00.000-07:00

This wonderful story is close to my heart. I have just finished a year off with my daughter, who started school this week.

"Maa-maaa!" My two-year-old daughter, Alex, called from her crib. I bounded up the stairs, excited to have the whole day to play with her. I was now, officially, a stay-at-home mom. Lucky enough to have the option, I'd made a tough decision and quit my job as a registered nurse.

"Ready for some fun?" I picked up Alex and gave her a tight squeeze, grateful to finally have the time to conquer all the "mommy-and-me" projects I'd collected from parenting magazines. I could never get to them on weekends, and I was ready to catch up. Alex and I would make animal masks out of paper plates in the morning and homemade Play-Doh in the afternoon. For lunch, I'd use cookie cutters to make edible figurines out of American cheese slices. After her nap, we'd make gift wrap using Alex's handprints. My life could finally be full of the magical moments I imagined filled up the days of stay-at-home mothers everywhere.

While singing nursery rhymes, I poured pancake batter into heart-shaped molds, a breakfast that literally showed my love. As I handed Alex her plate, I took a deep breath of satisfaction; she looked so sweet in her new dress and matching hair bow. The day was ours to enjoy. I turned my back for only a second and was shocked to turn back around to find Alex covered in syrup. I'd imagined pushing my princess through the grocery store in her new outfit, while white-haired ladies nodded approvingly over their shopping carts. The fantasy would have to wait. By the time I changed her clothes, cleaned up the breakfast mess, started the laundry, changed a stinky pull-up, and answered two phone calls, I was already way behind schedule. When would I have time to fit in my list of magical moments? On my way out the door, I noticed a note from my husband telling me to please Express Mail the important papers he'd left on his desk to our accountant. The note went on to say that he needed his shirts from the dry cleaners for tomorrow's business trip, and since I no longer worked and had the whole day, could I make his favorite pot roast for dinner?

I sighed. "Well, Alex. We better get moving."

The line at the post office was out the door with only one clerk on duty. Intrigued by all the packaging materials, Alex kept getting away from me to touch everything. I didn't see the harm until…crash! She knocked over a display of assorted envelopes. I sheepishly cleaned up the mess, thankful a nice man took pity on me and saved my place in line.

From there, we finally headed off to the dry cleaners, but Alex fell asleep in the car. I wanted to run in and leave her napping, but I sensed child abductors lurking everywhere and decided to just go home and let her sleep in peace.

As soon as I turned off the car engine, Alex's eyes shot open and she wailed out a tired cry. As I carried her into the house, I sobbed with her, my high expectations spilling out with my tears. What happened to our perfect day?

When did stay-at-home moms fit in all those quality child-parent activities? I wouldn't even let myself think about my other goals to commit to a regular exercise schedule and start an at-home business. I had really been clueless about this stay-at-home-mom stuff.

Hugging my precious daughter, we rocked and sniffled together. "You're my honey-bear," I whispered, feeling the weight of her sink into me. Her eyes gently shut, and I held her until she fell back asleep in my arms. I stroked the soft hair that curled above her neck and breathed in her smell, a mixture of sweat and maple syrup. Taking a deep breath, I relaxed for the first time that day. I was there with my daughter, forgetting about my to-do list, and it felt good.

Still, it took years for me to realize that such moments were the best and far surpassed the ones I tried to invent with heart-shaped pancakes or processed cheese sculptures. The less I tried to create life's magical moments, the more I was able to notice them when they naturally happened. And they were even more delicious as surprises.

Life Coaching Tool - What's Important?

2010-08-13T02:14:00.000-07:00

This tool is also highly effective and helps when you need to make a decision or to help you understand why you are feeling a bit stressed in your life.

Values help us to determine what is important in our life. Some important values may be love, security, health, wealth, family, humour, integrity, honesty, freedom, respect, success, stability, excitement, justice.

Living your life aligned with your values is important for a sense of well being. Living a life which violates your values can lead to confusion, frustration and depression.

For example, if you are a person who values your family but you are working long hours which mean you spend little quality time with them, you are violating your values.

If you value respect yet, at work you do not feel that your opinions and views are listened to or if you value your health but take no exercise, you are living a life which is in conflict with a value.

Knowing your values enables you to be more in control of your actions and your emotions, make better decisions and live a life knowing what is truly important to you.

You will also know what you need to do to feel good!

Values Exercise - Step 1

To see if you are living your life in line with your values; take an area of your life which isn’t quite how you would like it to be e.g. weight loss, career, relationship etc.

Next, make 2 lists: one to list feelings you would like to feel, and the other will have those that you would like to avoid feeling.

Generate the lists by asking “What’s important to you about this area of my life”. “What else”, and “what else”. Don’t stop writing the list until you have at least 8 – and aim for at least 10.

Values Exercise - Step 2

Once you have done this put them into order. Putting your most important value first and the most important things not to feel.

This is best done through the Guarantee Game. Pretend that you have a guarantee that one value from the entire list will be fulfilled on a consistent basis from now on. So which of your values would you select? For example, would it be to feel secure, or healthy, or have peace of mind? Or to be guaranteed that you will not feel bored, or ill, or depressed? And pretend that you can only have one guarantee.

Whatever you choose becomes your No. 1 Value.

Now continue the Guarantee Game. Pretend that you have been given a bonus choice. You can keep the
guaranteed No. 1 - and select one more from the list. This becomes your No. 2 value.
Continue this process until you have at least 6 or 7 values listed. This is your values' list in order of their current importance in your life.

You can do this exercise for each important area of your life and you may well find that some values appear in many areas – these will be your core values

Values Exercise - Step 3

Enjoy a life being true to yourself!

Lesson in A Touching Life Story

2010-08-13T01:41:00.000-07:00

A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box.

Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible. Angrily, he raised his voice at his father and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the bible.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care things.

When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.

He began to search his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the Bible.

It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words...PAID IN FULL.

How many times do we miss a blessing because they are not packaged as we expected?

A Story of Generosity

2010-08-13T01:30:00.000-07:00

Mahatma Gandhi went from city to city, village to village collecting funds for the Charkha Sangh.

During one of his tours he addressed a meeting in Orissa. After his speech a poor old woman got up. She was bent with age, her hair was grey and her clothes were in tatters.

The volunteers tried to stop her, but she fought her way to the place where Gandhiji was sitting. "I must see him," she insisted and going up to Gandhiji touched his feet.

Then from the folds of her sari she brought out a copper coin and placed it at his feet. Gandhiji picked up the copper coin and put it away carefully.

The Charkha Sangh funds were under the charge of Jamnalal Bajaj. He asked Gandhiji for the coin but Gandhiji refused. "I keep cheques worth thousands of rupees for the Charkha Sangh," Jamnalal Bajaj said laughingly "yet you won't trust me with a copper coin."

"This copper coin is worth much more than those thousands," Gandhiji said.

"If a man has several lakhs and he gives away a thousand or two, it doesn't mean much. But this coin was perhaps all that the poor woman possessed. She gave me all she had. That was very generous of her. What a great sacrifice she made. That is why I value this copper coin more than a crore of rupees."

Life Coaching Tool: Decision Making

2010-07-28T02:23:00.000-07:00

Swivelling The Don’t Wants

I bet you know what you don’t want don’t you?

People naturally end up complaining about all the things they don’t want in their life.

Make a list of the things you don’t want and then convert them to a positive. The truth is you don't get what you want, you get what you EXPECT! So in order to attract happiness, wealth and prosperity to you, your thoughts and your beliefs MUST be in alignment with those positive thoughts and beliefs or you will continue to come up empty...pure and simple.

What you think in your mind, you will produce in your life. That is the great Universal Law of life.

Lets spend a few moments thinking about your don’t wants and convert them into positive statements and from today onwards work on expecting them to happen and not focussing on the things you don’t want.

For example:

“I don’t want to be fat”

“I don’t want to be in debt”

“I don’t want to be single”

“I don’t want to lonely”

Then to convert these statements into positive goals and be specific, together with making them in the present tense:

“I am fit and healthy size X (or insert the weight you want to be)”

“I have paid my debts and I am saving X amount each month”

“I have met a wonderful partner who makes me happy and content”

“I have actively sought opportunities to make friends and now have a wonderful support network of positive people”

You choose the words and the more descriptive you can be the better.

What Will My Reward Be?

2010-07-28T02:08:00.000-07:00

by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish.

About that time, a businessman came walking down the beach, trying to relieve some of the stress of his workday. He noticed the fisherman sitting on the beach and decided to find out why this fisherman was fishing instead of working harder to make a living for himself and his family. "You aren't going to catch many fish that way," said the businessman to the fisherman. "You should be working rather than lying on the beach!"

The fisherman looked up at the businessman, smiled and replied, "And what will my reward be?" "Well, you can get bigger nets and catch more fish!" was the businessman's answer. "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman, still smiling. The businessman replied, "You will make money and you'll be able to buy a boat, which will then result in larger catches of fish!" "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman again. The businessman was beginning to get a little irritated with the fisherman's questions. "You can buy a bigger boat, and hire some people to work for you!" he said.
"And then what will my reward be?" repeated the fisherman. The businessman was getting angry. "Don't you understand? You can build up a fleet of fishing boats, sail all over the world, and let all your employees catch fish for you!" Once again the fisherman asked, "And then what will my reward be?" The businessman was red with rage and shouted at the fisherman, "Don't you understand that you can become so rich that you will never have to work for your living again! You can spend all the rest of your days sitting on this beach, looking at the sunset. You won't have a care in the world!"

The fisherman, still smiling, looked up and said, "And what do you think I'm doing right now?"

A Motivational Story with Wisdom -The Power of Words

2010-05-12T01:35:00.000-07:00

by Author Unkown

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit.

When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead.

The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out.

When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

This story gives us thoughts to think about:

1. An encouraging word to someone who is down can encourage them to achieve their goal.
2. A destructive word to someone who is down can have negative effects. Be careful of what you say.

Challenge of the day:
Who can you encourage today with your words?

The 100th Monkey - A Story about Social Change

2010-05-12T00:39:00.000-07:00

The Japanese monkey, Macaca fuscata, had been observed in the wild for a period of over 30years. In 1952, on the island of Koshima, scientists were providing monkeys with sweet potatoesdropped in the sand. The monkey liked the taste of the raw sweet potatoes, but they found the dirtunpleasant. An 18-month-old female named Imo found she could solve the problem by washing the potatoes in a nearby stream. She taught this trick to her mother. Her playmates also learned this new wayand they taught their mothers too.

This cultural innovation was gradually picked up by various monkeys before the eyes of the scientists. Between 1952 and 1958 all the young monkeys learned to wash the sandy sweet potatoes to make them more palatable. Only the adults who imitated their children learned this social improvement. Other adults kept eating the dirty sweet potatoes.

Then something startling took place. In the autumn of 1958, a certain number of Koshimam onkeys were washing sweet potatoes -- the exact number is not known. Let us suppose that when the sun rose one morning there were 99 monkeys on Koshima Island who had learned to wash their sweet potatoes. Let's further suppose that later that morning, the hundredth monkey learned to wash potatoes.

THEN IT HAPPENED! By that evening almost everyone in the tribe was washing sweet potatoes before eating them. The added energy of this hundredth monkey somehow created an ideological breakthrough!
But notice: A most surprising thing observed by these scientists was that the habit of washing sweet potatoes then jumped over the sea...Colonies of monkeys on other islands and the mainland troop of monkeys at Takasakiyama began washing their sweet potatoes. Thus, when a certain critical number achieves an awareness, this new awareness may be communicated from mind to mind.

Although the exact number may vary, this Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon means that when only a limited number of people know of a new way, it may remain the conscious property of these people.
But there is a point at which if only one more person tunes-in to a new awareness, a field is strengthened so that this awareness is picked up by almost everyone!
This is an excerpt from the book by Ken Keyes, jr. "The Hundredth Monkey."

Friendships: A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

2010-02-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON . . .

It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realise is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON . . .

Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Author Unknown

What Makes You Happy?

2010-01-28T05:08:00.000-08:00

For a happy life it is vitally important to know what actually makes you happy.

So many people struggle with knowing the answer to this question.

Happiness, being happy and spreading happiness is what life is all about.

When you are happy, naturally your family, friends and anyone you come into contact with are happier. If you are happy, good things come flooding into your life and the lives of those around you. If you are happy, you feel good!

So with this in mind, it is an incredibly valuable exercise to take some time out to make a list of 50 Things That Make You Happy.

You might find it difficult at first but take your time over this and then don’t stop until you get to 50, more if you can. It’s an opportunity to learn more about yourself; appreciate the good things in your life and enjoy more of what makes you happy.

When doing this exercise regularly you find there are some things like family that are always on the list but as the seasons change, or your mood, there are always new additions to the list.

So have fun doing your list today, and then have your partner make a list and even have your children make a list, if they can only manage 20 things on their list that’s fine, 50 might be a lot for some children but you might be surprised.

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The Power of a Strong, Unwavering Belief

2009-12-29T03:04:00.000-08:00

This is an inspiring story about a little girl called Wilma.

She was born prematurely into a very poor family in a shack in Tennessee. She had nineteen siblings born before her, and she was weak and frail. Her survival was unlikely. When she was four years old she had pneumonia and scarlet fever - a deadly combination that left her with a paralyzed. She recovered, but wore a brace on her left leg and foot which had become twisted as a result.

Yet she was lucky enough to have a wonderful mother who cherished her, encouraged her and instilled her with confidence. She told her precious daughter that even with her leg in a brace, she could do whatever she wanted to do with her life. Her advice was that she just needed to have faith, determination and courage. Her family drove her from Clarksville, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee regularly for treatments to straighten her twisted leg.

At nine years of age, this little girl removed the leg brace, and she took the steps the doctors told her she couldn’t make. In four years, she got stronger and walked further – this was a medical miracle. Then this little girl got a belief, a very powerful belief, that she was going to be the world's greatest woman runner. To those around her, this was an impossible goal – this girl with such a bad leg even get to run would be a miracle!

At age 13, she entered a race. She came in last. She entered every race in high school, and in every race she came in last. Everyone thought she should quit! However, one day, she came in next to last. By the time she was 16, she earned a berth on the U.S. Olympic track and field team and came home from the 1956 Melbourne Games with an Olympic bronze medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay.

At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome she won three Olympic titles; the 100 m, 200 m and the 4 × 100 m relay. As the temperature climbed toward 110 degrees, 80,000 spectators jammed the Stadio Olimpico. Wilma Rudolph ran the 100-meter dash in an impressive 11 seconds flat. However the time was not credited as a world record because it was wind-aided. She also won the 200-meter dash in 23.2 seconds, a new Olympic record. After these twin triumphs, she was being hailed throughout the world as……………. "the fastest woman in history".

So what can we learn from this story?
Well if any story can demonstrate the power of beliefs it’s this one. This woman had an uphill battle with almost every circumstance against her. What kind of beliefs can you instil within your mindset to achieve something that will blow your mind? Sit for 15 minutes and brainstorm some possible believes that might help with your goal.

No excuses, anything is possible.

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A Story of Guts and Determination

2009-12-29T02:56:00.000-08:00

The Story of Steven Callahan

Steven Callahan is a incredible man, he is a sailor and most known for having endured seventy-six days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in a life raft.

It was in 1982, Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic Ocean in his sailboat when it hit something and sank. He was way out of any shipping lanes and floating in a life raft, all alone. He barely had any supplies and his chances weren’t good. Nevertheless when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later (the longest any person has survived a shipwreck on a life raft alone), he was alive - a great deal skinnier than he was when he started, but he was alive.

The story of how he survived is really quite remarkable. His will to live was so strong - after exhausting the inadequate food supplies he was able to rescue from the sinking boat, Steven Callahan survived by eating mahi-mahi and triggerfish that he speared, along with flying fish, barnacles, and birds which all followed him across the ocean. He also fixed his solar still (a device that allows the distilling of water, powered by the heat of the sun).

The most extraordinary part of his story is how he stayed alive even when all hope appeared to be gone and there seemed no reason to continue with the fight to stay alive. He was suffering, his life raft was deflating and after more than seven days of struggling to repair it with his tired and weak body, it was still leaking air. He was starved and badly dehydrated. He was thoroughly exhausted. Quitting would have seemed to be the only reasonable option. But amazingly when humans survive these sorts of conditions, something powerful happens in their minds, allowing us to muster up the guts to carry on. Many people though in similar hopeless situations either quit in or go insane. Something survivors do with their minds gives them the courage to keep trying regardless of overwhelming odds.

Steven Callahan wrote in his book "I tell myself I can handle it," “Compared to what others have been through, I'm fortunate” He told himself this over and over, building up fortitude....

So what can we learn from this story?

This story, gives us words that provide us with strength. Whatever you're going through, tell yourself “I can handle it, compared to what others have been through, I’m more than fortunate” In hard times, tell yourself this again and again, and it will assist you to get through the tough times with more guts, strength and determination. Most importantly, you’ll come out the other side a better person.

We've all read the history books to know that we are lucky to be where we are, when we are, no matter how bad it seems to us compared to our desired situation. It’s also worth noting that anything bad that you are going through, gives you the desire or dream to have something better. Without this contrasting experience we wouldn’t know what we want in Life. We wouldn’t have these dreams we’re working for.

What else can you learn from this story? Sit down for a few moments and contemplate.

New Year’s Resolutions

2009-12-23T04:07:00.000-08:00

The end of 2009 is rapidly approaching and New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more significantly, looking forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the year go by and think about the changes you want to make and make your mind up to commit to those changes.

According to recent research 52% of people in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals but only 12% actually achieved their goals. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, a system where small measurable goals are used (lose a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.

A Life Coach is a great way to get both types of support: Visit Http:www.HappyYouCoaching.co.uk for more information.

The most popular resolutions are:

Lose weight – this is a popular one especially when the festive period has been an opportunity to indulge and the waistline has expanded! Setting and sticking to goals to lose weight is one of the most important factors in any weight loss programme.

Get out of debt / Make More Money / Save Money – with the recent uncertainty, the increased cost of living, it’s more than important to get your finances in order and this is another and this is a very popular resolution for people to make. Its extremely stressful being in debt and life coaching is a perfect way to commit yourself to being free yourself from debt and form a new positive outlook for your future.

Become more organized – sorting your household accounts, de-cluttering the house, your office or your garage. It all makes life that much easier. Giving you the room to move and think!

Learn something new - Have you promised to make this year the year to learn something new? Whether you want to learn a new language, learn how to play the guitar, salsa dance, sail or how to cook, or go back to school… maybe even improve your parenting skills – learning something new fulfils a great need to grow as a person. Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep. Your local college or community centre will offer a wide variety of courses! Get enrolled early new year and enjoy your new skills or knowledge.

Get a better job – Are you making a career change in 2009? Take control of your career in the face of mass redundancies. Make A Career Action Plan - the perfect job won’t land into your lap. Life Coaching is an ideal way to help you recognize your perfect career and get help with setting goals and putting a plan to actually make it happen. Or maybe you are sick of working for someone else and want to be your own boss. Whatever you desire Life Coaching can be a great way to achieve your goals!

Get fit – regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. From reducing your risk of cancer and other illness, increasing longevity, improving your mood, making you feel good and look amazing.

Drink less alcohol - many people use the New Year as an incentive to stop drinking but most are not ready to make such an extreme lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they do it gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is such a lot of help and support available. If this resolution is yours don’t be afraid to get the help!

Quit smoking – If you are determined to make this the year that you quit your smoking habit, over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easy access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried a few times to quit and failed, don't be disheartened. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good. Make 2010 the year you start a smoke-free life!

Enjoy Life More - Given the frantic, stressful lifestyles we have in recent times, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution to make. It's an important step to a happier and healthier you! You might want to take up a new hobby or try your hand at skiing. Or maybe start going to the theatre more often, or head to the local spa – doesn't matter what you might choose, make sure you get out there and make 2010 the year you have fun!

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Shaya's Home Run - A Story To Melt Your Heart

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In Brooklyn, New York, Chush is a school that caters to children with learning disabilities. Some children remain in Chush for their entire school career while others can transfer into conventional schools. At a Chush fund-raising dinner the father of a Chush child delivered a speech that always be remembered by all who attended.

After extolling the school and its dedicated staff he cried out, "Where is the perfection in my son Shaya? Everything God does is done with perfection. But my child cannot understand things as other children do. My child cannot remember facts and figures as other children do. Where is God's perfection?"

The audience was shocked by the question, pained by the father's anguish and stilled by the piercing query. "I believe," the father answered, "that when God brings a child like this into the world the perfection that he seeks is in the way people react to this child."

He then told the following story about his son Shaya:

One afternoon, Shaya and his father walked past a park where some boys whom Shaya knew were playing baseball. Shaya asked, "Do you think they will let me play?"

Shaya's father knew that his son was not at all athletic and that most boys would not want him on their team. But Shaya's father also understood that if his son was chosen to play it would give him a comfortable sense of belonging. Shaya's father approached one of the boys in the field and asked if Shaya could play. The boy looked around for guidance from his team mates. Getting none, he took matters into his own hands and said "We are losing by six runs and the game is in
the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him up to bat in the ninth inning."

Shaya's father was ecstatic as Shaya smiled broadly. Shaya was told to put on a glove and go out to play short centre field. In the bottom of the eighth inning Shaya's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the bottom of the ninth inning Shaya's team scored again and now, with two outs and the bases loaded with the potential winning run on base, Shaya was scheduled to be up. Would the team actually let Shaya bat at this juncture and give away their chance to win the game?

Surprisingly, Shaya was given the bat. Everyone knew that it was all but impossible because Shaya didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, let alone hit with it.

However, as Shaya stepped up to the plate, the pitcher moved a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shaya should at least be able to make contact. The first pitch came and Shaya swung clumsily and missed.

One of Shaya's team mates came up to Shaya and together they held the bat and faced the pitcher waiting for the next pitch.

The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly toward Shaya. As the pitch came in, Shaya and his team mate swung at the ball and together they hit a slow ground ball to the pitcher. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could easily have thrown the
ball to the first baseman. Shaya would have been out and that would have ended the game.

Instead, the pitcher took the ball and threw it on a high arc to right field, far beyond reach of the first baseman. Everyone started yelling, "Shaya, run to first. Run to first." Never in his life had
Shaya run to first. He scampered down the baseline wide eyed and startled. By the time he reached first base the right fielder had the ball. He could have thrown the ball to the second baseman who would tag out the still-running Shaya.

But the right fielder understood what the pitcher's intentions were so he threw the ball high and far over the third baseman's head. Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second." Shaya ran towards second base as the runners ahead of him deliriously circled the bases towards
home. As Shaya reached second base the opposing short stop ran to him, turned him in the direction of third base and shouted, "Run to third."

As Shaya rounded third the boys from both teams ran behind him screaming, "Shaya run home." Shaya ran home, stepped on home plate and all 18 boys lifted him on their shoulders and made him the hero as he had just hit a "grand slam" and won the game for his team.

"That day," said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "those 18 boys reached their level of God's perfection."

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Today

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Mend a quarrel. Search out a forgotten friend.

Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust.

Write a love letter. Share some treasure.

Give a soft answer.

Encourage youth.

Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed.

Keep a promise. Find the time. Forego a grudge.

Forgive an enemy. Listen.

Apologize if you were wrong.


Try to understand. Flout envy. Examine your demands on others.

Think first of someone else. Appreciate, be kind, be gentle. Laugh a little more.

Deserve confidence. Take up arms against malice.

Decry complacency. Express your gratitude.

Worship your God. Gladden the heart of a child.

Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.

Speak your love. Speak it again. Speak it still again.

Speak it still once again.


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A New Day

2009-12-18T04:04:00.000-08:00

By Shirley Morgan

Outside my window, a new day I see,
Only I can determine the day it will be.

It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay,
Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key.
For I am only the person that I let myself be.

I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
Or be selfish and think just of myself.

I can enjoy what I do, and make it seem fun,
Or gripe and complain, make life hard on someone.

I can be patient with those who may not understand,
Or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.

But I have faith in myself, and believe what I say
And so I intend to make the best of my day.

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The Rules For Being Human

2009-12-18T04:02:00.000-08:00

When you were born, you didn't come with an owner's manual; these guidelines make life work better.

You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's the only thing you are sure to keep for the rest of your life.

You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called "Life on Planet Earth". Every person or incident is the
Universal Teacher.

There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of experimentation. "Failures" are as much a part of the process as
"success."

A lesson is repeated until learned. It is presented to you in various forms until you learn it -- then you can go on to the next lesson.
If you don't learn easy lessons, they get harder. External problems are a precise reflection of your internal state. When you clear inner
obstructions, your outside world changes. Pain is how the universe
gets your attention.

You will know you've learned a lesson when your actions change. Wisdom is practice. A little of something is better than a lot of nothing.
"There" is no better than "here". When your "there" becomes a "here" you will simply obtain another "there" that again looks better than
"here."

Others are only mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another unless it reflects something you love or hate in yourself.

Your life is up to you. Life provides the canvas; you do the painting.

Take charge of your life --or someone else will.

You always get what you want. Your subconscious rightfully determines what energies, experiences, and people you attract -- therefore, the
only foolproof way to know what you want is to see what you have.

There are no victims, only students.

There is no right or wrong, but there are consequences. Moralizing doesn't help. Judgments only hold the patterns in place. Just do your
best.

Your answers lie inside you. Children need guidance from others; as we mature, we trust our hearts, where the Laws of Spirit are written. You
know more than you have heard or read or been told.

All you need to do is to look, listen, and trust.

You will forget all this.

You can remember any time you wish.

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Living a Happy and Rewarding Life

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More Tips on how to live a happier and more rewarding life:

1. Don't use time or words carelessly; neither can be retrieved.

2. Be a self-starter.

3. Be tough-minded, but tenderhearted.

4. Choose your life's mate carefully; from this decision comes nearly all your happiness or misery.

5. Learn to listen; opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.

6. Praise in public; criticize in private.

7. Wish not for things, but for wisdom and courage.

8. No moment will ever repeat. Savor time with family and friends.

9. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. . . . No one will know the difference.

10. Get and stay in shape.

From United Way

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The Smallest Gestures Mean So Much

2009-12-16T06:40:00.000-08:00

This posting is about how making a difference in someone's life can make you feel better.

Making a difference can be as easy as letting another car merge into your lane on a busy motorway, holding a door for someone, smiling good day to someone you pass in the street, giving encouragement, paying someone a compliment, or any random act of kindness. Sometimes the smallest gestures mean so much.

Serotonin is a "feel good" chemical your body naturally produces. Serotonin is also an ingredient in mood enhancing drugs. It automatically increases in the brain of a person performing an act of kindness. Serotonin also increases in the brain of the person receiving the act of kindness; it is even known to increase Serotonin in the brains of people observing an act of kindness.

Wayne Dyer, author, speaker and professor, told the story of one of his daughters, Summer, let a woman with a few items and an active toddler go in front of her at the grocery checkout. The woman was so grateful that she told Summer that she had just moved to the area a few months earlier. The lady said that she had decided if she did not see a welcoming sign by the end of the day she would insist that her family move back to their former state. She told Summer, "you are my sign. We will stay."

Summer was so pleased that such a simple gesture would make a difference that she told a friend of hers who was attending college in another state. The friend related her story of pulling up to the toll both on the interstate and discovering that the car ahead of her had paid her toll. This simple unexpected random act of kindness impressed her so much that she decided to do that every day when she drove through the toll booth.

Tiny little acts of kindness can multiply and spread the serotonin in a ripple effect far from the original act. So, you as one person can make a real difference. You will be amazed how it will improve your life at home, work and throughout your day. You can make a difference today.

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Better focus on what you're good at. Celebrate yourself.

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Stories of People Who Dont Give Up
By Gary Sledge
From Reader's Digest

The adolescent girl from Tennessee is standing on the stage of a drama summer camp in upstate New York. It's a beautiful day. But the girl doesn't feel beautiful. She's not the leggy, glamorous Hollywood type. In fact, she describes herself as dorky.

Since she was six years old, Reese Witherspoon has wanted to be a country singer. And Dolly Parton is her idol. But this flat-chested wisp of a girl is no Dolly Parton.

Nevertheless, all of this summer she's been acting, dancing and singing -- giving it her best.

Still, she takes their words to heart. After all, why shouldn't she believe the professionals?

But back at home in Nashville, her mother, a pediatric nurse -- a funny, happy, upbeat person -- wouldn't let her mope. Her father, a physician, encouraged her to achieve in school. So she worked hard at everything and was accepted at Stanford University.

And at age 19, she got a part in a low-budget movie called Freeway. That led to a substantial role in the movie Pleasantville. But her big break came with Legally Blonde.

Well, she decided, if you can't sing and you aren't glamorous, "play to your strengths. If you're going to make it in this business, it's not going to be on sexy -- that's not who you are. Better focus on what you're good at. Celebrate yourself." And then came the offer that took her back to her Nashville roots -- playing the wife of tormented country star Johnny Cash. A singing role.

All of a sudden the old fears were back. She was so nervous on the set, a reporter wrote, she "kept a sick bucket" nearby and admitted she "would go backstage after a singing scene and shake." But she didn't give up on the movie or herself.

The humor and drive she learned at home overcame the self-doubt learned on that summer stage. She spent six months taking singing lessons again. She learned to play the Autoharp. And the hard work built up her confidence.

Last March, Reese Witherspoon walked up on another stage, the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, and accepted the Oscar as Best Actress for her heartbreaking, heartwarming singing role as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line.

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Five Ways Lead a More Fulfilling Life

2009-12-12T06:26:00.000-08:00

1. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself.

Kindness is an emotion that leads to action. Kindness gives warmth to your life. Each act of kindness you carry out leaves you with a feeling of connection. Kind actions make you feel happy!

2. Follow your Dreams.

Have great goals to work towards. Make them something special and something you really want and make them not just about yourself.

What career goals do you have? What relationship goals do you have? What are you health goals? What special things do you want to achieve during your life time? Do you have a legacy you want to leave?

3. Live Your Life with Passion.

Be doing things you love and enjoy. Whatever you are doing make sure you are passionate about it. This gives meaning to your life. Sometimes it can be difficult to balance work, relationships, and passion. But a life without passion can feel empty.

What do you love to do? What makes you happy?

4. Make a Difference.

A great way to give meaning to your life is to do volunteer work. Whether you coach a kids football team, help out with the elderly, or raise money for your favourite charity, whenever you are serving a greater cause, you give your life meaning and purpose.

What can you do to make a difference? What can you contribute to others?

5. Live for a better future.

Work on your own personal development. Commit to life-long learning. New skills make us more effective in the world, both for our own life, as well as for the cause we serve.

What would you like to learn about over the next five years? What skills would you like to master?

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Dr. Wayne Dyer - Words to Inspire and Move You

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Wayne Dyer is a best selling author, motivational speaker, therapist and self help guru. He has published more than 25+ self help books and audio products that have gone on to become best sellers of their genre, influencing many thousands with his messages on motivation, spirituality, happiness and how to create abundance.

His work is incredible and well worth exploring.

Here are some quotes from him:

"There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way."
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"Heaven on Earth is a choice you must make, not a place we must find."
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"You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with."
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"I am realistic - I expect miracles."
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"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind."
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"Happiness is something that you are, and it comes from the way you think."
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"Did you ever notice how difficult it is to argue with someone who is not obsessed with being right?"
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"Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice."
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"Circumstances do not make a man, they reveal him."
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"If you're always in a hurry, always trying to get ahead of the other guy, or someone else's performance is what motivates you, then that person is in control of you."
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"Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you."
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"You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with."
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"Go for it now. The future is promised to no one."
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"What comes out of you when you are squeezed is what is inside of you."
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"You are always a valuable, worthwhile human being -- not because anybody says so, not because you're successful, not because you make a lot of money -- but because you decide to believe it and for no other reason."
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"You'll see it when you believe it."
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A Clever Dog

2009-12-08T06:07:00.000-08:00

by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog is back again.

So, he goes over to the dog and notices he has a note in his mouth. He takes the note and it reads "Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please. The dog has money in his mouth, as well."

The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold, there is a ten dollar Note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog's mouth. The butcher is so impressed, and since it's about closing time, he decides to shut up shop and follow the dog.

So off he goes. The dog is walking down the street when he comes To a level crossing.

The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do, and he walks across the road, with the butcher following him all the way.

The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the timetable.

The butcher is in awe at this stage. The dog checks out the times, and then sits on one of the seats provided. Along comes a bus. The dog walks around to the front, looks at the number, and goes back to his seat.

Another bus comes. Again the dog goes and looks at the number, notices it's the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now, open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.

The bus travels through the town and out into the suburbs, the dog Looking at the scenery. Eventually he gets up, and moves to the front of the bus. He stands on 2 back paws and pushes the button to stop the bus. Then he gets off, his groceries still in his mouth.

Well, dog and butcher are walking along the road, and then the dog turns into a house. He walks up the path, and drops the groceries on the step.

Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself against the door. He goes back down the path, runs up to the door and again, it throws himself against it. There's no answer at the house, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets to the window, and beats his head against it several times, walks back, jumps off, and waits at the door.

The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at him.

The butcher runs up, and stops the guy. "What in heaven's name are You doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life of me!" to which the guy responds: "You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog's forgotten his key."

What can we learn from this story?
Looks like some, people will never be satisfied with what they've got. Take some time out today to think about all the things that you are grateful in your life for.

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Thomas Edison - Learning From Your Mistakes

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Date of Birth:
February 11, 1847
Date of Death:
October 18, 1931
Nationality:
American

Thomas Edison tried two thousand different materials in search of a filament for the light bulb. When none worked satisfactorily, his assistant complained, "All our work is in vain. We have learned nothing."

Edison replied very confidently, "Oh, we have come a long way and we have learned a lot. We now that there are two thousand elements which we cannot use to make a good light bulb."

Here are some wise words to enjoy from this wise man:

Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.

Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward!

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.

I never did anything by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work.

I start where the last man left off.

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.

The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.

The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.

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Mother Teresa - An inspiration to us all.

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As the founder of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India, Mother Teresa is the epitome of compassion and love.

Her life is a saga of courage and endurance.

It is an inspiration for people devoted to the service of God and humanity.

Winner of the Nobel Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa dedicated herself to the service of the poor till the end of her life.

Teresa was not just any nun, she was peace personified.

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Here are a sample of some of her words of wisdom:

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.

Each one of them is Jesus in disguise.

Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.

Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.

God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try.

Good works are links that form a chain of love.

I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.

I do not pray for success, I ask for faithfulness.

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much.

I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No, I wouldn't touch a leper for a thousand pounds; yet I willingly cure him for the love of God.

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.

If we want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.

If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

If you want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.

Challenge Time: It's a game of pay-it-forward
Anonymously make someone smile with an act of kindness, leave behind a card asking them to keep the ripple going. It's easy and fun.

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It's Your Life

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Imagine for a moment that there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400.

It carries over no balance from day to day.

Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out ALL OF IT, of course!!

Each of us has such a bank. Its name is TIME.

Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds.

Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose.
It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft.

Each day it opens a new account for you.

Each night it burns the remains of the day.

If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours.

There is no going back. There is no drawing against the "tomorrow."

You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success!

The clock is running. Make the most of today.

To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.

To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.

To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.

To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Treasure every single moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time.

And remember that time waits for no one.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery.
Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present!!!

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As I grew up

2009-12-01T12:23:00.000-08:00

As I grew up, I've learnt that even the person who wasn't suppose to let you down, probably will.

You'll have your heart broken & you'll break others too..

You'll fight with your best friend and you'll cry 'cause time is flying.

So...take a lot of pics, laugh too much, forgive and love like you have never been hurt.

Life comes with no guarantees, no timeouts and no second chances...

So live it to the f.u.l.l.e.s.t.

Tell someone what he means to you, Dance in the rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, take chances, fall in love, live every moment...

Because every moment you spend, is a second chance for happiness...

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Act of Kindness

2009-12-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

One rainy night many years ago, an elderly man and his wife entered the lobby of a small hotel in Philadelphia. Trying to get out of the storm, the couple reached the front desk hoping to get some shelter for the night.

"Could you possibly give us a room here?" the husband asked.

The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, looked at the couple and explained that there were three conventions in town.

"All of our rooms are taken," the clerk said. "But I can't send a nice couple like you out into the rain at one o'clock in the morning. Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It's not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night."

When the couple declined, the young man pressed on. "Don't worry about me; I'll make out just fine," the clerk told them. So the couple agreed.

As he paid his bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk, "You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States. Maybe someday I'll build one for you." The clerk looked at them and smiled. The three of them had a good laugh. As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional,as finding people who are both friendly and helpful isn't easy.

Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled that stormy night and enclosed a round-trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.

The old man met him in New York, and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. He then pointed to a great new building there, a palace of reddish stone, with turrets and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky. "That," said the older man, "is the hotel I have just built for you to manage." "You must be joking," the young man said. "I can assure you I am not," said the older man, a sly smile playing around his mouth.

The older man's name was William Waldorf Astor, and the magnificent structure was the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The young clerk who became its first manager was George C. Boldt. This young clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the manager of one of the world's most glamorous hotels.

Challenge Time: It's a game of pay-it-forward
Anonymously make someone smile with an act of kindness, leave behind a card asking them to keep the ripple going. It's easy and fun.

IF

2009-12-01T09:08:00.000-08:00

IF

If you can keep your head when all about you
.. Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
.. But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
.. Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
.. And yet don't look too good, nor talk to wise;

If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
.. And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
.. Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
.. And stoop, and build 'em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
.. And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
.. And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
.. To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
.. Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
.. Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
.. If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
.. With sixty seconds' worth of distance run
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
.. And - which is more - you'll be grown up my child!

Rudyard Kipling (1865 to 1936)

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You Can If You Think You Can

2009-12-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

If you think you are beaten, you are.

If you think you dare not, you don't.

If you like to win, but think you can't,

It's almost certain you won't.

If you think you'll lose, you're lost.

For out of the world we find

Success begins with a fellow's will --

It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are

You've got to think high to rise.

You've got to be sure of yourself before

You can win the prize.

Life's battles don't always go

To the stronger or faster man.

But sooner or later, the man who wins

Is the man who thinks he CAN.

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Life Is About Change

2009-12-01T08:55:00.000-08:00

By Chris Benton

Life is all about change

From the moment we are conceived

But as we go through this thing called life

We tend to go for comfort, rather than achieve.

There is nothing wrong

With having comfort in your life

As long as you don’t let it

Keep you from growing because of strife.

The more we grow as a person

The greater our attitudes become as our soul strengthens

The easier it is to get the job done.

I’m not saying that as we mold our attitudes

Our life becomes problem free

But our minds tend to

Think a lot more clearly.

Life is a Journey, not a Designation

Therefore as we grow through life

We need to cut back on Procrastination.

It is a failure disease

That will surely pull you down

And as you get older, and look back

You will do nothing but frown.

Everything in life involves change

No matter what you want to do

So you might as well embrace change

Or change will embrace YOU!!!

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Failure Doesn't Mean You're A Failure

2009-12-01T08:53:00.001-08:00

Failure doesn’t mean you’re a failure,
it does mean you haven’t succeeded yet.

Failure doesn’t mean you haven’t accomplished something,
it does mean you have learned something.

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve been a fool,
it does mean you have a lot of faith.

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve been disgraced,
it does mean you were willing to try.

Failure doesn’t mean you don't have it,
it does mean you have to do something in a different way.

Failure doesn’t mean you’re inferior,
it does mean you’re not perfect.

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve wasted your time,
it does mean you have a reason to start fresh.

Failure doesn’t mean you should give up,
it does mean you should try harder.

Failure doesn’t mean you’ll never make it,
it does mean it will take a little longer.

Failure doesn’t mean God has abandoned you,
it does mean he has a better way.

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Create Your Own Vision

2009-12-01T08:42:00.000-08:00

1) You have to create your vision:
a) Desire your vision with all your heart.
b) Believe in your vision with all your heart.
c) Vividly imagine your vision, (you live it in your mind before you live it in your life).
d) You have to enthusiastically talk about it all the time.
e) It has to be a do or die attitude!!!

2) You have to fight for your vision:
a) You'll meet people in your life who will try to steal your vision from you, so you have to stand strong when people do that or they will steal it from you.
b) You'll have obstacles get in the way of your vision, you may have to take detours in your life, but don't let them become dead-end streets!!

3)You have to sustain your vision:
a) You have to be consistent and persistent in whatever field your vision is in.

4) You have to enjoy your vision:
a) At this point you've done the work therefore you are enjoying the rewards that you are reaping.

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Develop a Clear Vision

2009-12-01T08:33:00.000-08:00

by Brian Tracy

The one quality that all leaders have in common is that they have a clear and exciting vision for the future. This is something that only the leader can do. Only the leader can think about the future and plan for the future each day. TAKE THE TIME TO THINK.

Excellent leaders take the time to think through and develop a clear picture of where they want the organization to be in one, three and five years. Leaders have the ability to communicate this vision in such a way that others "buy in" and eventually see the vision as belonging to them.

MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO GIVE OF THEIR BEST

It is the vision of the future possibilities, of what can be, that arouses emotion and motivates people to give of their best. The most powerful vision is always qualitative, aimed at and described in terms of values and mission rather than quantitative, which is described in terms of money and numbers.

MONEY IS IMPORTANT

Of course, money is important, but the decision and commitment to "be the best in the business" is far more exciting.

KEEP YOUR COOL

Another key to leadership success is for you to "keep your cool." A study at Stanford Business School examined the qualities that companies look for in promoting young managers toward senior executive positions, especially the position of Chief Executive Officer. The study concluded that the two most important qualities required for great success were, first, the ability to put together and function as part of a team. Since all work is ultimately done by teams, and the managers' output is the output of the team, the ability to select team members, set objectives, delegate responsibility and finally, get the job done, was central to success in management.

PRACTICE PATIENCE IS EVERYTHING

The second quality required for rapid promotion was found to be the ability to function well under pressure, and especially in a crisis. Keeping your cool in a crisis means to practice patience and self-control under difficult or disappointing circumstances.

PEOPLE ARE WATCHING

The character and quality of a leader is often demonstrated in these critical moments under fire, when everyone is watching, observing and privately taking notes. As Rudyard Kipling once said, "If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs and blaming it on you, then the world is yours and all that's in it".

Your job as a leader is to have a clear vision of where you want to go and then to keep your cool when things go wrong, as they surely will.

ACTION EXERCISES

Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action:

First, project forward 3-5 years and imagine your ideal future vision. What does it look like? What steps can you take immediately to begin turning your future vision into your current reality?

Second, resolve in advance that, no matter what happens, you will remain calm and cool. You will not become upset or angry. You will take a deep breath and focus on the solution rather than on the problem.

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Wise Words Worth Listening To

2009-12-01T08:31:00.001-08:00

1. The best way to get even is to forget...

2. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death...

3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts...

4. Some folks wear their halos much too tight...

5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth...

6. Unless you can create the WHOLE universe in 5 days. Then perhaps giving "advice" to God, isn't such a good idea!

7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up...

8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You will get knocked down by the traffic from both ways.

9. Words are windows to the heart.

10. A skeptic is a person who when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it's a faughed, given or forgiven.

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12 Ways To Live Outside of The Box

2009-12-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

1. Always be willing to think for yourself.

2. Never live your life based on the uninformed or negative opinions of others.

3. Always be open to new ideas.

4. Associate with other people who think for themselves and are successful in life.

5. If you find yourself "going along with the crowd," always ask yourself where the crowd is going.

6. Make the decision to believe in yourself, no matter what.

7. Frequently ask yourself the question, "Am I thinking inside the box, or outside the box?"

8. Be willing to take responsibility for your own choices and your own actions.

9. Set goals and stick to them. Don't let other people deter you or hold you back.

10. Don't be afraid to be different. Most of life's greatest accomplishments are achieved by people who break the mold.

11. Never be negative yourself. There is a lot of good in yourself and in the world around you. Practice seeing the good.

12. Enjoy your choices and enjoy what you do. Never let a day go by without being thankful for the fact that you get to be here in the first place.

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Don't Quit

2009-12-01T08:08:00.000-08:00

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As everyone of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out;

Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -

You might succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than

It seems to a faint and faltering man,

Often the struggler has given up

When he might have captured the victor's cup.

And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,

How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt -

And you never can tell how close you are,

It may be near when it seems afar;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -

It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

- Unknown -

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All Things Happen For A Reason

2009-12-01T07:20:00.000-08:00

Years ago in Southampton, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they had finally saved enough money and had gotten passports and reservations for the whole family on a new liner to the United States.

The entire family was filled with anticipation and excitement about their new life. However, seven days before their departure, the youngest son was bitten by a dog. The doctor sewed up the boy but hung a yellow sheet on the Clarks' front door. Because of the possibility of rabies, they were being quarantined for fourteen days.

The family's dreams were dashed. They would not be able to make the trip to America as they had planned. The father, filled with disappointment and anger, stomped to the dock to watch the ship leave - without the Clark family. The father shed tears of disappointment and cursed both his son and God for their misfortune.

Five days later, the tragic news spread throughout England - the mighty Titanic had sunk. The unsinkable ship had sunk, taking hundreds of lives with it. The Clark family was to have been on that ship, but because the son had been bitten by a dog, they were left behind in Southampton.

When Mr. Clark heard the news, he hugged his son and thanked him for saving the family. He thanked God for saving their lives and turning what he had felt was a tragedy into a blessing.

Although we may not always understand, all things happen for a reason. So if it seems like you are going through a rough time just be sure it's for a reason. Treat life's challenges with a positive frame of mind and you'll come out the other side a stronger, happier person than you were before.

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Some Wise Words From Abraham Lincoln

2009-11-30T03:36:00.000-08:00

Abraham Lincoln had two businesses that failed, lost eight elections and had a nervous breakdown before becoming President in 1816.

His story is a great inspirational confidence story in that he shows how if you just keep moving towards your dream, you will eventually make it.

Abraham Lincoln overcame great challenges and obstacles on his path.

Here are some inspirational quotes from him:

One who never fails, but learns, succeeds finally.

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I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.

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I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
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Whatever you are, be a good one.

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I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.

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Whatever you are, be a good one.
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Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built.
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Will springs from the two elements of moral sense and self-interest.
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My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.
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The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.

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World Health Tips

2009-11-30T03:03:00.000-08:00

Spotlight: Sweden, Northern Europe.

A study conducted by www.Forbes.com has found that Northern Europe is home to some of the world's healthiest countries, including top-ranking Sweden.

Countries were judged on life expectancy, death rates, childhood mortality and smoking. Sweden has one of the lowest smoking rates in Europe, leading to fewer deaths caused by tobacco-related illnesses.

There are lots of reasons to envy residents of Sweden. Each day they get to take in raw, dramatic landscapes, stunning architecture and world-class shopping.

But, more importantly, they know a thing or two about health and wellness.

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY FROM SWEDEN - No surprises here but stop smoking! According to studies, women who smoke three sticks a day double their risk of a heart attack. Quitting also improves skin and sleep, boosts fertility and saves money.

Do it now, for yourself!!! And don't do it alone, get some help, there's plenty out there: http://www.nhs.uk/smokefree

Why Should You Stop Smoking?

Improve your personal appearance by eliminating such things as stained teeth and fingers, bad breath, coughing, and smoking odor on clothes. Prevent wrinkles and keep your skin nice.
Regain your sense of taste and smell, feel more energized and active, sleep better, and eliminate 'hairy tongue' and 'smokers cough' or wheezing.
Regain control of your behavior, gaining a sense of freedom, and owning yourself again.
Reduce health risks, such as the risk of heart disease, cancer, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. You do not want a heart attack or to have problems breathing.
Reduce risk to unborn children and provide a healthy environment for children and others living with you.
Save money.
Increase productivity by regaining the time you spend maintaining your smoking habit.

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Be Grateful

2009-11-30T02:55:00.000-08:00

Rhonda Byrne creater of the amazingly inspirational film and book - The Secret, explains that one of the most powerful emotions you can use to bring all-good into your life in absolute abundance is Gratitude.

Gratitude can dissolve all negativity in your life, no matter what form it has taken.

A great exercise is to write all the things you are grateful in your life right now. The more you think about this the more things will come to you and the happier you will feel.

For inspiration here are a few statements to put things into perspective.

Should you find something on your dinner plate that doesn't appeal to you, don't complain. There are people who don't have anything on their plate.

Should you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance, think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

If you've not read or watched the film I throughly recommend it:

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Everyone is Your Life Is Important

2009-11-30T02:40:00.000-08:00

Story from Mrs. Nat King Cole

During my second year of high school, our teacher gave us a pop quiz.

I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one:

"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"

Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning lady several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.

"Absolutely," said the teacher. "In your careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'Hello'."

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

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Take some time out to think about this. Who do you take for granted in your life? The person who serves you at your local supermarket? the post person who delivers your post in the rain, snow and driving wind?

Maybe it is time to take some time out and give them a smile, say hello or ask how they are? or ask their name? It will not only make their day, make them feel appreciated but also make you feel so much happier! Try it! Feedback your results to this blog, I'd love to hear from you.

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The carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean

2009-11-29T02:21:00.000-08:00

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling.

It seemed that, as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans.

She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," the young woman replied. The mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"

Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity - boiling water - but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.

The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened! The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" the mother asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?" Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong but, with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit but, after a death, a breakup, or a financial hardship, does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavour.

If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?

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Clear Your Road From Obstacles

2009-11-29T02:05:00.000-08:00

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway.

The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

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Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

2009-11-24T04:04:00.000-08:00

A man taking an early morning walk along the beach.

He saw that along with the morning tide came hundreds of starfish and when the tide receded, they were left behind and with the morning sun rays, they would die.

The tide was fresh and the starfish were still alive. The man took a few steps, picked one and threw it back into the water. He did that repeatedly.

Right behind him there was another man who couldn't understand what this man was doing. He caught up with him and asked, "What are you doing? There are hundreds of starfish. How many can you help? What difference does it make?"

This man did not reply, took two more steps, picked up another one, threw it into the water, and said, "It makes a difference to this one."

What difference are we all making? Whether the difference you make is big or small, it does not matter. If everyone made a small difference, together we'd end up with a big difference, wouldn't we?

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Take Time to Run Through the Rain

2009-11-22T01:31:00.000-08:00

by Author Unknown

She had been shopping with her Mom. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.

We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories were a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, "Mom, let's run through the rain," she said. "What?" Mom asked. "Let's run through the rain!" She repeated. "No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated: "Mom, let's run through the rain." "We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said. "No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.

"This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?" "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!" The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes.

Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. "Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If God let's us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. A friend sent this to me to remind me of life.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Keep in touch with your friends; you never know when you'll need each other.

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Start Living

2009-11-21T02:25:00.001-08:00

by: Bill Greer, Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul

Foolish people with all their other thoughts, have this one too: They are always getting ready to live, but never living.

Your success will start when you begin to pursue it. To reach your goal or to attain success, you don't need to know all of the answers in advance. You just need to have a clear idea of what your goal is.

Don't procrastinate when faced with difficult problems. Break your problems into parts, and handle one part at a time.

Develop tendencies toward taking action. You can make something happen right now. Divide your big plan into small steps and take that first step right away.

Everyone who ever got where they are had to begin where they were. Your big opportunity is where you are right now.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Take it.

Go begin your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.

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Give Someone Some Love Today

2009-11-21T01:07:00.000-08:00

by: Bill Greer, Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love.

The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner.

His tail has long age been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, and even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. “That’s one UGLY cat!!”

All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around feet in forgiveness.

Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If ever someone picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.

One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbor’s huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly’s sad life was almost at an end.

Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. “I must be hurting him terribly,” I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear.

Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.

At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly.

Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply.

It was time to give my all to those I cared for. Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be like Ugly.

Follow Your Dream

2009-11-21T00:25:00.000-08:00

by: Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul

I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.

The last time I was there he introduced me by saying, "I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses. As a result, the boy's high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.

"That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200- acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the track. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch.

"He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, 'See me after class.'

"The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, 'Why did I receive an F?'

"The teacher said, 'This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you'll have to pay large stud fees. There's no way you could ever do it.' Then the teacher added, 'If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.'

"The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, 'Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.'

"Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, 'You can keep the F and I'll keep my dream.'"

Monty then turned to the assembled group and said, "I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000- square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace." He added, "The best part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week." When the teacher was leaving, he said, 'Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids' dreams. Fortunately you had enough gumption not to give up on yours.'"

Don't let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.

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A-Z of Friendship

2009-11-20T07:48:00.000-08:00

Author: Unknown

(A)ccepts you as you are
(B)elieves in "you"
(C)alls you just to say "HI"
(D)oesn't give up!! on you

(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F)orgives your mistakes
(G)ives unconditionally
(H)elps you
(I)nvites you over

(J)ust "be" with you
(K)eeps you close at heart
(L)oves you for who you are
(M)akes a difference in your life

(N)ever Judges
(O)ffer support
(P)icks you up
(Q)uiets your fears
(R)aises your spirits

(S)ays nice things about you
(T)ells you the truth when you need tohear it
(U)nderstands you
(V)alues you

(W)alks beside you
(X)-plains thing you don't understand
(Y)ells when you won't listen and
(Z)aps you back to reality

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Life Is Like An Echo

2009-11-20T07:37:00.000-08:00

Author: Unknown

A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"

He receives the answer: "Who are you?"

Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"

He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"

The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention." And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"

The voice answers: "I admire you!"

Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"

The voice answers: "You are a champion!"

The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains: "People call this echo, but really this is life. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspect of life; life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

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11 Lessons In Life

2009-11-20T07:31:00.000-08:00

Author: Unknown

1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.

2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go.

3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

4. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

6. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

7. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

8. Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.

9. A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.

10. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.

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Richness, Success and Love

2009-11-20T07:15:00.000-08:00

Author: Unknown

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat." "Is the man of the house home?", they asked."No", she said "He's out." "Then we cannot come in," they replied.

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" The woman went out and invited the men in. "We do not go into a House together" they replied. "Why is that?" she wanted to know. One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and then pointed to another one,"He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!," he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!" His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter was listening. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"

"Let us hear our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife. "Go out and invite Love to be ourguest." The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest." Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?" The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"

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8 Fast Ways to Help you Get What You Want

2009-10-04T01:34:00.000-07:00

For those who've read The Secret and have heard about using the Law of Attraction know how simple the deliberate creation process is: Like attracts like, so get in vibrational harmony with what you want, and let it in.

Seems straightfoward enough.

However, near enough everyone who tries using the law of attraction runs into problems.

So here are 8 fast ways to help get what you want and make life lots easier:

1. Focus on what you want - I can't stress how important this is. Write a well defined goal, getting it clear in your head about what it is you want and picture the end result with as much detail as possible. The clearer the vision the more you will be pulled forward.

2. Avoid thinking about what you don't want as you'll just get more of it. This is difficult if you are in debt and the bills are landing on the hallway each morning. However, if you think I want more cash, I need more cash.. You won't get money. You'll get more wanting and needing. So instead think about having it, think about it coming to you. Notice the difference in how you feel when you imagine having all the money you need. If you're feeling good or excited, you're in the right place! It's coming to you!

3. Strengthen your beliefs as much as you can. Another factor in getting what you want is your desire and whether you believe it’s possible to have it in your life. If you increase the believability that you can have what you want, discover your limiting beliefs that hold you back and keep reviewing the reasons you believe you can have what you want - this will again get you in the right zone. Believe it's yours, believe you have it already.. Believe it's coming to you.

4. Commit to what you want. The Universe responds to your commitment and confidence. Don’t wonder if you’ll ever get what you’re asking for; know it is yours simply because you want it and choose it. You can have whatever you choose, so embrace it with confidence that you can have it all.

5. Take passionate and inspired action. You should forget what you think you “should” be doing or what others think is possible. Listen to your built in guidance system, your intuition, pay attention to those all important hunches and gut feelings. Then follow up with action as quickly as possible. Take action that feels good!

6. Be grateful and appreciate the fact that it's coming to you. You must look for the first signs that your desire is manifesting, and flow appreciation for these signs mean it’s on the way. Gratitude for the small stuff will help the big miracle happen that much quicker! Keeping a gratitude journal is a powerful way to do this. Morning and night write 10 things you are grateful for in your life right now! Then 10 things you are grateful that are coming into your life. When writing, vividly imagine having what you want and being grateful for it.

7. Get good at feeling great. Be deliberate about maintaining a positive attitude and a good mood (Joy, love, appreciation, freedom). This means getting skilled at feeling fantastic day in and day out. Do things that make you feel happy and get rid of the things that don't make you happy on a regular basis.

8. Release any attachment. You need to work at reducing your resistance and increasing allowing what you want into your life by releasing your attachment to the actual outcome. Go with the flow, knowing everything is unfolding perfectly for you. What you resist, persists – so let go of any struggle and let it be nice and easy - go "down stream". You'll get what you want when you know it's happening, it's coming to you! It's done!

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Getting & Staying Motivated to Workout!

2009-09-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

It's sometimes difficult staying motivated to working out while bringing up children, taking care of your house and maybe working.

The hard part is fitting the all important matter of your health and fitness in and then the small matter of getting started and sticking with it.

Here are 10 useful tips to assist you with staying motivated:

1. Write down what you want to achieve: Set a goal and be realistic when writing your goals. Create yourself some short-term goals and long-term goals. Firstly, focus on the short-term goals so you do not get discouraged.

2. Schedule it into your day: Try to workout first thing in the morning so you are fresh and not tired from your day. Working out gives you more energy and working out first thing in the morning means you will feel fantastic all day and burn more calories as your metabolism will be raised. I sit my 3 year old daughter down to her breakfast and have a workout DVD on my laptop whilst she watches children's tv, does some drawing/painting or sometimes joins in!

3. Get yourself a Support System: Share your goals with your partner, friends, mother, other family member, your life coach or someone that you trust. It's needs to be someone that will hold you accountable and help you stay on track. The fact that you've told them will hold you accountable and you'll get encouragement and compliments as you progress with your goals.

4. Find a friend to workout with: ask friends if they want to join you on your quest. This helps keep you motivated. If you both struggle with getting to a gym, you could share the cost of a personal trainer and ask them to visit to your home while the children are playing safely nearby. You are more likely to be consistent if you have someone keeping you accountable. If you are going to the gym, have set days you go and stick to them. It will become part of your routine and it will be easier to go.

5. Keep a workout and food diary: Keep a record of your workouts, what you did and how felt, so you can feel satisfied when you look back to see how far you have come. At the same time keep a food journal, this will help you keep track of what you eat and elimate those extra calories you consume!

6. Keep it varied: Try changing your exercise routine, try different activities to keep you from getting bored. You can look at including the kids - rounders in the park, long walks, bike rides, a canoeing trip, indoor climbing, go-karting, roller-skating, ice skating.. the list is endless. Be inventive but get as active as possible!

7. Treat Yourself: If you're making progress reward yourself with a luxurious facial, a massage, a new piece of sportswear, subscribe to a fitness magazine, enjoy a trip to the cinema with your partner. A small reward to work towards will be a great incentive!

8. When you really don’t feel like it: When you just don't feel like working out read a motivational story, listen to a motivational podcast (personally I subsribe to and really enjoy - Motivation to Move). If this doesn't work make a list of why you should do it for yourself (look at your goals), make a list of exercise benefits, put on your workout clothes, and once they are on you might as well go for a walk or jog.

9. No more excuses, commit yourself today: Tell yourself you will do it and don’t let yourself down. The hard facts are that your health is the most important thing, before anything else and if your not healthy and well you're just letting yourself down. Keeping active and being fit means you have an improved quality of life - being able to do things you enjoy for longer periods of time. For example, playing with the children, gardening, dancing, or walking.
Being fit has many short-term benefits, such as an improved sense of well-being, and long-term benefits, such as reducing the risk of suffering many debilitating diseases.

10. Think Positive: Create a list of positive quotes that inspire you to feel good (I've listed some great ones to start you off below) and when you are feeling demotivated get them out and read them over and over and watch what you say to yourself - negative self-talk just won't help you! You are working towards a goal that you want, so look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you CAN DO IT!

"I never regret it when I do it, but I always regret it when I don't." -- Devin McDonald Vinson, 37, Portland

"KMF: Keep Moving Forward" -- Laura Staub, 34, San Francisco, CA

"This run (or hill or these bicep curls) is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S!" -- Sarah McDougal, 31, Denver, CO (to the tune of "Hollaback Girl," by Gwen Stefani)

"If you don't focus on your ass, no one else will." -- Cristina Goyanes, 27, Women's Health associate editor, New York City

"A strong outside strengthens the inside." -- Selene Yeager, 38, Emmaus, PA

"Beat, beat, beat, beat, fast little feet feet." -- Marit Fischer, 36, Salt Lake City, UT

"Thin, strong, lean, long…thin, strong, lean, long…" -- Kristen Lowery, 35, Colorado Springs, CO

"I am strong beyond belief. I am powerful beyond measure." -- Abby Ruby, 28, Boston, MA

"I can do it, I can do it, I can do it, I can do it"

"Think Holiday, Think Bikini!!"

Now, if you need more reasons to get started exercising regularly means the following:

You lose weight - obvious one but worth mentioning;

Your metabolism increases - you burn more calories;

You have increased self-esteem - you feel better about yourself;

You are going to be happier - exercise enhances your mood and relaxes your body;

You are feel more rested as your sleep quality improves;

Your immune system gets stronger - less cold, bugs and the like;

Your circulation is improves, as exercise improves body performance;

You eliminate toxins through the sweat glands;

Vastly improves your sex life - you have more energy and body confidence;

Your blood pressure and cholesterol;

Your lower the risk of stroke;

You strengthen your heart and lungs;

You reduce your risk of cancer;

If you are stressed it helps you control anxiety;

It provides you with a great outlet for aggression and tension;

It fills you with energy!

Right what do you need to go and do?

Lessons Learned

2009-09-26T01:28:00.001-07:00

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son,

“How was the trip?”

"It was great, Dad.”

“Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.

10 Steps to Being Happy

2009-08-29T23:16:00.001-07:00

You deserve to be happy - we all do!

It's great for you and it's good for your family, friends and colleagues. So make being happy your number one priority.

Ask yourself now, this question "what makes me happy?"

Take your time and make a list of at least 50 things. You might find this difficult but stick at it and you'll be surprised as to what you have on your list.

Here are some other ways of getting happy:

1. Be grateful - least at least five things you grateful for at the end of each day.

2. Take time to communicate with those you love most - have an hour-long conversation with someone who is dear to you each week and you'll reap the benefits in your relationships.

3. Lighten up and have a good laugh at least once a day. It increases the blood-flow to your heart, moves the muscles and gives you an internal massage. Switch off that "doom and gloom" news and listen to something that makes you laugh - find a feel good DVD or CD, find something on http://www.youtube.com/ or arrange to go and see some stand-up comedy.

4. Phone a friend who you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet up for coffee or lunch. Friendship should be fun. These things enable us to develop valuable physical, social and mental skills. Give yourself permission to be kinder, funnier, warmer - your friends will love it.

5. Cut down the hours your spend watcing TV by half - watching TV deadens the mind. You might think it to be relaxing but ask yourself for an honest "it's it fulfilling me?" There are so many better ways of spending your time. Learn about yourself and spend more time doing the things that make your heart sing!

6. Spread some kindness and do a good turn for someone each and every day. You'll be amazed at how good it feels seeing the positive results of your kindness - even if it's something small you will feel good.

7. Spend one hour of totally uninterrupted time with your partner every week - time just talking, going for a walk or run or going for lunch together, playing tennis - the list could be endless think of anything you both enjoy and do it together.

8. Make time for at least 45 minutes of exercise three to four times a week and I can guarantee your general feeling of happiness will improve by about 20 per cent. It doesn't need to be anything too strenuous. Gardening, walking, a dance or drama class, even housework: anything that gets you moving. People who garden or go to the theatre are happier than those with their bum constantly in an armchair.

9. Smile loads!! People think you look more sincere, sociable - and attractive. And, yes, faking it can work as smiling actually releases feel-good chemicals (endorphins).

10. Be kind to yourself and be your own best friend. Quite Literally. You can fight off your own pessimistic inner voice by concentrating on what went right during the day and on the things you want - it could be a pleasant conversation, a ride out in the car, a walk to see a beautiful view or a great haircut. If something horrible happens, regard it as temporary and concentrate on getting yourself focussed on something you enjoy or are grateful for.

These are just some ideas to get yourself feeling happier. Even if you master each of these tips. You'll obviously still have your ups and downs, and life wouldnt be life without the downs! If you didn't have challenges in life the ups wouldnt be nearly as sweet. What you can most certainly do is develop a change of attitude. When you do this those downs periods aren't nearly as long or painful!

So I challenge you to go try find something that makes you laugh right now and if you struggle... go spend some time with some young children you know!

They truly under the art of having fun. My three year old daughter has me dancing, singing and laughing at 6am. Yes, it's early but I'm oh so grateful as I can't think of a better way to start the day!

Go ... be yourself, Smile, laugh and be happy.

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You Can Teach Yourself to be Happier

2009-07-28T23:25:00.001-07:00

One of the important things that scientists have discovered in recent times is that we can all teach ourselves to be happier.

One of the first things you have to do is to teach yourself to be optimistic and look on the brighter side of life.

There Must be a Pony!

Once upon a time there was a psychiatrist who had twin boys. It was their eighth birthday. The father was worried because one of his sons was an optimist but the other one was a pessimist.

The father decided to do an experiment.

On Christmas Eve he filled the pessimistic child's bedroom with everything a boy could wish for and he filled his optimistist child's room with manure.

Early next morning the father went to see his boys. The pessimistic boy was among all his lovely presents; everything he could wish for and looked suspicious.

He was thinking, ‘What’s the catch?’

His father walked to the next boy’s room and saw that he was laughing. ‘Son,’ said the father, ‘what’s wrong with you, why are you so happy?’ The boy said, ‘Dad, with all this manure there must be a pony!’

(Adapted from Jim Kirkwood, 1957)

Pessimistic people take a situation in which they are uncertain about and come to a negative assumption.

For example, if they aren’t certain why somebody is being pleasant to them, they presume that person must have an unkind intention for doing so.

Optimistic people take that same situation and believe that the other person is simply being kind to them. If you work on your fitness level it will get better and if you work on being positive that will also make you happier.

Keep practicing happiness and positive way of life.

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The Powers of Motivation

2009-07-28T23:23:00.001-07:00

If you want to make changes in your life the ability to motivate yourself is such an important skill to have.

People who are motivated get results. Motivation is a driving force!!

In order to achieve your dreams, you need a driving force, otherwise you'll not get anywhere.

Wishing just isn't strong enough to ensure you take any action. A wish is only a weak desire.

Only a passionate desire can drive you forward, to act and reach your dreams and goals.

In order to get motivated, you need to know exactly what it is that you want - exactly what your dream is and you must be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve your goal.

Motivation has everything to do with your emotions and your ability to us your imagination, which means that if you want to increase your motivation, you have to actively work on your intensifying your feelings and imagination.

I've come up with 10 ways to help you maximize your motivation.

1. Make your goal as to what you want to achieve very clear in your head and write it down.

2. Read your goal out and think regularly throughout every day about your goal or desire.

3. Visualize your goal as already achieved.

4. Read books or articles, watch DVD's, documentaris and blogs about the subject of your goal to stimulate your desire.

5. Read about people who have achieved achieved the success you want.

6. Think often about the all the benefits you will gain by achieving your goal.

7. Visualize, and think about how you would feel after achieving your goal.

8. Repeat positive affirmations such as: "I have the desire and inner strength to be successful and achieve my dream". Repeat this affirmation and affirmations like this one often. State with faith and strong feelings.

9. Start with writing down a few small action steps concerning your goal and hold yourself to carrying them out. Success in small matters leads to greater success.

10. Print out your goals. Post them up on your wall or refrigerator. Post it at home and work. Put it on your computer desktop. You want to have big reminders about your goal, to keep your focus and keep your excitement going.

Motivation is the powerful engine that moves you towards success and accomplishments in every area with some small steps, baby ones in fact, you can get started down the road to positive change.

If you commit to doing one small thing to further your goal (even just 5 minutes) every single day, your goal will almost certainly come true.

Get support. It’s hard to accomplish something alone. You will have so many people falling over themselves to help you when you start showing your motivation and passion to get where you want to be in life.

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9 Great Reasons to Drink More Water

2009-07-28T23:22:00.001-07:00

1. Water gives you bright and healthy skin.

Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water stimulates the circulation of your blood, fluids, and the necessary elements inside your body. It also controls and regulates the skin’s natural balance. When water is warm, it has the energy to hydrate, refresh, detoxify, and oxygenate your skin. Warm water also gets rid of blackheads and makes large pores smaller. Drinking water makes the body more relaxed and rejuvenated.

2. Water keeps your brain healthy.

Your brain tissue contains about 85% water. Regularly drinking water keeps your brain to function well. Studies have shown that dehydration is a key factor in causing migraines, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration.

3. Water flushes out those nasty toxins out of your body.

The function of your kidneys is to get rid of any waste from your body. If these toxins stay in your body they make you feel tired and sometimes unwell. These toxins also place a harmful burden on the other systems in your body. Water aids in the digestion process and prevents constipation.

4. Water regulates your body temperature, particularly during exercise.

When you exercise, you lose water through your breath and by sweating. As the sweat evaporates, your body cools. Replenishing any water you lose during exercise is vital for physical performance and good health. Too much water loss will increase your risk of heat exhaustion. In addition, to your normal six to eight glasses of water each day, drink a glass before you exercise. Then, for each 20 minutes of exercise, drink another cup or more. Be sure to drink a cup or two after you finish.

5. Drinking plenty of water lessens the risk of heart attacks.

Research has also shown that people who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day are less likely to die from a heart attack than people who drink less than two.

6. Water raises your metabolism.

Metabolism is the way by which the food you eat is converted into energy. The first chemical process that takes place is digestion. This process prepares the nutrients in the food to be absorbed by the body and transformed into energy. Drinking plenty of water is essential to maintain good digestion which keeps your metabolism going. The health benefit of water is better consumption of the nutrients you consume resulting in loads more energy.

7. You lose weight by drinking water.

Water helps you maintain a healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. Drinking water is important if you’re trying to lose weight, some studies have shown that thirst and hunger sensations are triggered together. If there is a slight dehydration the thirst mechanism may be mistaken for hunger and you might eat when the body is really thirsty. As most food contains some water, if you don’t drink much they may be subconsciously driven to eat more to gain the necessary water supply however, you also consume more calories. So in short, drinking more water can help to prevent overeating and benefit weight loss.

8. Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival.

A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water.

9. Drinking water lessens your chance of cancer.

Drinking plenty of water can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon cancer.

How to Make a Bad Day Better!

2009-06-10T13:28:00.000-07:00

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Is it going just going to be 'one of those days'?

Bad days happen to us all. Often a day that starts out bad just continues to get worse.

There are some days where you wake up in such a terrible mood - this could be when something has annoyed you, made you miserable or upset, disappointed you or suchlike. Days like this you know before you even take one step out of the front door, or sometimes even just lift your head off the pillow “this day is going to one hell of an awful day”BUT you still have to go about your day, go to work, do the school run, carry out all the household chores. Before you even start your day, you’re already miserable and fed up.

You try to get on with your day the best you can but somehow the computer breaks down, cross clients call you to complain, everything your colleagues say to you sounds unbelievably foolish, the coffee has run, it’s pouring down with rain outside, the washing machine packs up, dozens of bills land on the mat etc etc.

Everyone and everything just seems to be out to make your day worse!

Does any of this sound familiar? It's not much fun at all is it?

Fortunately you CAN do something to turn around your bad day!

If you are reading this on "one of thoses days" Here are eight ways I hope can help you turn things around.

Tip 1 – Smile lots!

Smiling lots will help reduce your stress, you’ll find yourself in a better mood and you'll be able to take more positive actions. Research has shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three powerful chemicals make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug. Test it right now: Put a big wide cheesy smile on your face and then try to think of something negative without losing the smile.

Tip 2 - Talk To A Good Friend or Family Member.

Talking to someone who cares (and listens) really does help. Voicing your feelings helps you put things in perspective. Spend as little time as possible with any people who zap your energy and consciously choose to be in the company of positive people. These people will not only help to support you but assist with improving your mood. Negative people will only give you more negativity. So the best thing to do is seek out nice, happy people!

Tip 3 – Be Grateful

Ask yourself what you have to be grateful for today. This works as it causes you to change your focus, it's very difficult to focus on how bad your day is when you're concentrating on how good things are! Try to find 10 things you're grateful for, and you’ll achieve a whole new outlook on your day. Gratitude has heaps of benefits for dealing with stress!

Tip 4 – Take a Short Meditation Break

Meditation is a fantastic tool for helping you get into a better mood. Just a five minutes of meditation can give you some much needed time out from what's stressing you out and leaves you with a fresh outlook on life. It also helps switch off your stress responses and gets you back to normal.

Tip 5 – Try to figure out what’s wrong.

Work out why you are unhappy and then actually do something about it. If your bad day is because you are stressed, relieve your mind from what you are worrying about. Often, making a list of actions you need to carry out to make things better will ease your stress. Do a bit of forward thinking and break your big tasks down into smaller action steps. If you are feeling ill, seek medical assistance if you are ill or injured. It’s also very important to get enough rest when you are experiencing a stress- or illness- linked trauma.

Tip 6 – Get Some Exercise

If you can, go for a walk or a jog. A brisk walk will help to burn off any frustrations. Any sort of exercise will help you feel better. Exercise releases strong emotions from your system. Once you are able to get some exercise you might be able to get your day back something kind of resembling normal again.

Tip 7 – Make the Day a Challenge!

One thing that will make an enormous difference is to change your view of your situation. If you are considering your situation a 'threat' you could force yourself to rethink it as a 'challenge'. This gets your mind into a solution-focussed state, you’ll start to see all the things you can do to make your day better.

Tip 8 - Ask yourself positive, empowering questions.

Tony Robbin’s Morning Power Questions are always a great pick-me-up!
They are:

1. What am I happy about in my life now?

2. What am I excited about in my life now?

3. What am I proud about in my life now?

4. What am I grateful about in my life now?

5. What am I enjoying in my life right now?

6. What am I committed to in my life right now?

7. Who do I love? Who loves me?

Lastly, don’t get stuck in the emotions that come with a bad day. If you don’t do any of the above actions at least just stop what you are doing and take several deep breaths to help you calm down and start again. It’s like rebooting your computer when it starts playing up.

I hope this posting helps you turn your day around!

Here are a few quotes from some vey wise people!

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity - Albert Einstein:

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so
welcome - Anne Bradstreet

Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Are You A Bucket - Filler or a Dipper?

2009-05-27T12:08:00.000-07:00

Author Unknown, Unknown Source

You have heard of the cup that overflowed. This is a story of a bucket that is like the cup, only larger, it is an invisible bucket. Everyone has one. It determines how we feel about ourselves, about others, and how we get along with people. Have you ever experienced a series of very favorable things which made you want to be good to people for a week? At that time, your bucket was full.

A bucket can be filled by a lot of things that happen. When a person speaks to you, recognizing you as a human being, your bucket is filled a little. Even more if he calls you by name, especially if it is the name you like to be called. If he compliments you on your dress or on a job well done, the level in your bucket goes up still higher.

There must be a million ways to raise the level in another's bucket. Writing a friendly letter, remembering something that is special to him, knowing the names of his children, expressing sympathy for his loss, giving him a hand when his work is heavy, taking time for conversation, or, perhaps more important, listing to him.

When one's bucket is full of this emotional support, one can express warmth and friendliness to people. But, remember, this is a theory about a bucket and a dipper.

Other people have dippers and they can get their dippers in your bucket. This, too, can be done in a million ways.

Lets say I am at a dinner and inadvertently upset a glass of thick, sticky chocolate milk that spills over the table cloth, on a lady's skirt, down onto the carpet. I am embarrassed. "Bright Eyes" across the table says, "You upset that glass of chocolate milk." I made a mistake, I know I did, and then he told me about it!

He got his dipper in my bucket! Think of the times a person makes a mistake, feels terrible about it, only to have someone tell him about the known mistake ("Red pencil" mentality!)

Buckets are filled and buckets are emptied ? emptied many times because people don't really think about what are doing. When a person's bucket is emptied, he is very different than when it is full. You say to a person whose bucket is empty, "That is a pretty tie you have," and he may reply in a very irritated, defensive manner.

Although there is a limit to such an analogy, there are people who seem to have holes in their buckets. When a person has a hole in his bucket, he irritates lots of people by trying to get his dipper in their buckets. This is when he really needs somebody to pour it in his bucket because he keeps losing.

The story of our lives is the interplay of the bucket and the dipper. Everyone has both. The unyielding secret of the bucket and the dipper is that when you fill another's bucket it does not take anything out of your own bucket. The level in our own bucket gets higher when we fill another's, and, on the other hand, when we dip into another's bucket we do not fill our own ... we lose a little.

For a variety of reasons, people hesitate filling the bucket of another and consequently do not experience the fun, joy, happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction connected with making another person happy. Some reasons for this hesitancy are that people think it sounds "fakey," or the other person will be suspicious of the motive, or it is "brown-nosing."

Therefore, let us put aside our dipper and resolve to touch someone's life in order to fill their bucket.

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24 Things to Always Remember

2009-05-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

Author Unknown, Source Unknown

1. Your presence is a present to the world.

2. You are unique and one of a kind.

3. Your life can be what you want it to be.

4. Take the days just one at a time.

5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.

6. You will make it through whatever comes along.

7. Within you are so many answers.

8. Understand, have courage, be strong.

9. Do not put limits on yourself.

10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.

12. Reach for your peak, your goal and you prize.

13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.

14. The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.

15. Do not take things too seriously.

16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.

18. Remember that a lot … goes forever.

19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.

20. Life’s treasure are people together.

21. Realize that it is never too late.

22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.

23. Have hearth and hope and happiness.

24. Take the time to wish upon a star.

AND DO NOT EVER FORGET ….FOR EVEN A DAY HOW VERY SPECIAL YOU ARE !

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50 Lessons Life Taught Me - Regina Brett

2009-05-27T11:34:00.000-07:00

This is the single most popular column ever written by Regina was "50 Life Lessons," written for The Plain Dealer when she turned 50 years old in 2006. So, despite what you may have read on the internet, Regina is NOT 90 years old !! You can read the original column here.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

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Choose Your Words Carefully

2009-05-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

If you use the words “I can't", "I won't", "I don't need to", "why should I try"? With a slight change to the way you talk to yourself you can start to feel good and empower yourself.
You will find what you say to yourself turns out to be true.

Why is this?

Your brain is like a computer and you programme your computer each and every day. Your brain doesn’t ask whether what you are programming is wrong or right, it doesn't know always know what's real or not unless you tell it, it will just accept this information.

For example: If someone you loved has hurt you, you may keep telling yourself that all people who love you will probably hurt you too. Your brain just records this information for reference, its data. Now your brain will think that everyone you ever love will hurt you. Now, do you think this will allow you to behave in an empowered way or make you feel good? Do you think you will attract loving people into your life with this outlook?

Now, what if we instead programmed our brain with some positive information:

"Okay this person hurt me and broke my heart - but that's only one person. I'm a good person, lovable and have many loving people in my life who have not hurt me. I know that the right people are coming into my life all the time. If someone hurts me, I will forgive them and let them move on."

Words are empowering.

I can

I want to

I will

I must

I am

I love to

All habits – good and bad take time but by developing new positive ones you can reach a new level of self esteem and confidence. It’s worth practicing this and repeating positive statements over and over until they become a habit.

The Challenge is to try it for a week.

Every time you catch yourself saying, "I can't", when you don't really mean it, instead try saying, "I can", and see how you think and feel about yourself then.

I have a daughter who is nearly three and have been showing her the benefits of this exercise. I hear her saying “Mummy, I can’t get on my bike” I see her struggling and I ask her to say instead “I CAN get on my bike” and then, she says it and like a miracle, the next time she attempts to gets on she gets on. It’s the same with her putting on her shoes or clothes.

This technique is also useful when you can’t find something. For example: instead of saying “I can’t find my keys” or whatever it is you are looking for. Repeatidly say to yourself, or out loud “I CAN find my keys” or even better “I have found my keys”. You'll be surprised at the results. Have you ever looked for your keys and find them plainly insight? This technique really does works, try it next time to prove it to yourself.

Remember, the words you use to empower yourself will have a long lasting positive effect on your life. Practice them and make them become a habit (an acquired behavior pattern methodically stuck to until it has become instinctive).

They say it takes about one month to develop a habit and after a week, you will see that it starts to become easier.

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"Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections" - Anon

The Challenge - Eliminate Worrying

2009-05-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

"I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened" Mark Twain

Worrying is an obsession with past or future events. We are all guilty of it and at times, worry can create emotional stress.

It is a destructive kind of thinking that makes you feel as if you were reliving the past or future, and you cannot prevent those thoughts from happening.

To help demonstrate the benefits of being worry-free I have a challenge for you to undertake to help eliminate worry as much as possible.

The Challenge
I challenge you to allow yourself to be worry-free for a month.

Firstly, I want you to:

Relax;
Keep calm - even when things get stressful;
Start to be more "present";
Reduce any anxiety you might have;
and to record the results you find from having a worry free month.

"If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep" Dale Carnegie

It is often said that worrying serves no purpose whatsover; worry is negative goal setting; life goes on whether you are worrying or not and worrying is a waste of precious brain power. All these things are true and I want you to prove this to yourself by conducting this challenge for 30 days.

Start right now, I now challenge you to give yourself some evidence that not worrying helps make life easier for you.

Being worry-free doesn't mean you won't still have to cope with every day life – the school run, numerous demands at work, difficult relationships, bills and all the other things that life throws at you. However, your objective now is to take responsibility for every reaction to give to any difficulty or stress that comes your way. Your responses are to be as positive as possible and you must not worry!

Here are a variety of ways to help you be free from worry:

Take ten slow deep breaths.
Gradually start to be more aware of your environment.
Stop and look at the beauty of something within your sight – the blueness and the vastness of the sky, the greenness of the grass, children playing, raindrops.
Every time you find yourself worrying, get solution focussed and brainstorm as many solutions as you can think of and then write a list of actions you could take immediately to alleviate your perceived problem and then refuse to consider it any further.
Listen to music you find relaxing.
Let the people around you know you are going to be abolish your worrying ways - so they can point out any negative behaviour.

Some great questions to ask yourself when you start worrying is “Why am I thinking about this?” and “What do I expect to accomplish by thinking about this?” "Will this matter to me in a year's time?", "Will this even matter tomorrow?" or even in a few moments with some worries. I've tried these techniques and they really does help you to keep you worry-free.

Good luck with this challenge, keep a daily journal of the results (you should see improvements to your mood, you'll begin to find it easier to turn negative thinking into positive and your action lists for the solutions will be quicker to write once you get into it!).

I'd love to hear your results so e-mail me with them: Sophie@HappyYouCoaching.co.uk

Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday ~Author Unknown

SMART Tips to Cope with a Break Up

2009-05-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

The end of your relationship can be so devastating. You feel that the tears and heartache will never stop and the world can seem like a sad, lonely old place.

Here are five tips, which include some practical exercises to help you cope with a relationship break-up. These ways will allow you to come out the other side, not just feeling stronger and more able to cope but looking forward to mapping yourself out a bright and happy future!
Don't stay trapped - you can choose to take the path to a new, brighter and better life today!
Before we start there are no "rules" for how much time it takes to get over a relationship but if it feels to you like prolonged period of time, or if there seems to be no progress in the healing it's a good idea to seek help from a therapist.

Tip ONE - Start to adjust from being in a relationship to being on your own
Allow yourself to feel sad about your break-up. This means letting the tears flow, acknowledging the feelings of loss and spending some time alone. If you don't listen to your feelings and go with them or if distract yourself, the feelings remain there for so much longer. The best thing to do is cry about it, write about it or talk about it with a close friend who will listen.
After giving yourself a period of time to go through these feelings, make a commitment to yourself to start re-building your life. If you feel like you have lost your friends along with the breakup, make an effort to meet some new people. Join a networking group, take a class, get involved in community activities or volunteering.

Tip TWO - Learn from your experience
Even in the midst of all the tears, sadness and stress of a breakup, you have an opportunity to learn from the experience and grow into a stronger, wiser person.
Ask yourself this question "What you have learned from your past relationship? " Really stop and think about this for as long as you like. This is such an important phase as the answers you come up with can begin to make you feel better about your situation and yourself. The answers can also help you with creating a list of what you want for your future. This helps move your mind from the past to the present and the future. The only part of your life you control is what you think and do in the present, and what decisions you make for your future.

Tip THREE - Exercise healthy avoidance.
At all costs avoid seeing or communicating with your former partner in anyway! Avoid overindulgence in the use of alcohol, food, and medications. It might feel like you are lessening the emotional pain, but really you are setting yourself up to allow your sadness to continue for a longer time. Communicating to him or her to ease the pain is only leaving you to start over and over again.

Don't avoid any feelings you have. Keep a diary - it helps to write down your feelings. If this isnt your thing talk to a trusted friend. Don't avoid what can really help, such as exercise, talking to your friends and reading.

Tip FOUR - Feel good... Start Smiling!
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug. Next time you are feeling down, put on a huge big cheesy smile onto your face.
Another feel good exercise is to take time out to brainstorm a list of all the things that make you happy. Start today and build this to a list of 100 things. List events, things, people, experiences that make you feel happy - the big things like holidays to the small every day things that we sometimes take for granted. This exercise can be the groundwork for a happier future.
You were happy before, you are getting there again!

Tip FIVE: Get back to being YOU

When life starts returning to normal you'll discover that you can begin to focus again and get excited about your future. You are now in a place where you have your individuality back, and you will be ready to start dating and get involved in a brand new relationship or you may have another direction, for example working on your vocation. When you get to this point, you're well on your way in your development of complete healing.

Lastly, remind yourself that you survived before and you can do it whenever it is needed in the future!

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Adjust your Lifestyle - Tips for Working Women

2009-04-25T13:21:00.000-07:00

Tip 10 Adjust your lifestyle

We all have habits – good and bad, and often any frustration within our lives is of our own creation; it's so easy to fall into habits that drain us, rather than support us.

Try this exercise - write down all the bad habits you have in your life – at work and at home. Be honest with yourself and list the habits that bring you the most anguish and unhappiness. Now decide on one just of these to transform into a helpful habit that supports you.

You can decide the easiest one if you like, but the one you do choose, take a small step towards that change now. It takes about 30 times to make a behaviour into a habit. So do yourself a 'habit chart', and tick each time that you 'do' that habit, knowing that once you've got 30 ticks, you've success kicked the bad habit.

Find your own way - Tips for managing your time

2009-04-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Tip 9. Find your own way of managing your time

There are countless time management tools and techniques, and the point here is that there is no magical method. This is because everyone is different; each person has varied circumstances and varying things to manage. My advice is to do some research and ask around – your mum, your friends, the web again is a good tool.

What has worked well for you in the past?

A favourite for me is to work with a action list for the week and keeping a diary of when the actions are to be carried out. That way I can assign slots of time and I can see if I'm being realistic in the amount of things I plan to do in the time available.

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Be Present - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

Tip 8. Be present

Start focusing on what you are doing right now, rather than diluting your thoughts into past or future.

Don't worry about the past, and try not to think about the future. Be present in the moment of "now."

Start taking notice of your present moment, because that’s all you ever have. It’s vitally important when you have children. Savour and appreciate each moment of them growing up. Shift your focus into the here and now - this is where happiness is found.

What needs to change so you can take pleasure in life right now?

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Be Healthy and Active - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-23T11:37:00.000-07:00

Tip 7. Be Healthy and Active

Raising children is for life, and your children need you to be full of energy to keep up with them. That means that you need to be fit and healthy.

As you will know, this means eating well and plenty of physical activity. At the very least a thirty minutes walk, eating your five a day and five minutes meditation will benefit your mind, body and spirit, and make you a nicer person to be around!

Reflect on this question: If your life depended on you eating five portions of fruit or veg and exercising for half an hour four times a week, what would you do to achieve this?

As a working mum it can be difficult to get to the gym but there are an overabundance of exercise videos out there to suit all tastes and abilities.

Pile up on loads so you’ll never get bored. The kids love to join in – my daughter makes me laugh so much at our efforts to copy the exercises. Or you can sit them down with their toys whilst you do it or even before or after they’ve gone to bed.

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Slow Right Down - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-23T11:27:00.000-07:00

Tip 6. Slow right down

We as Mum’s do tend to pride ourselves on our ability to multitask and carry everything out at breakneck speed. Our world is fast paced and these days multitasking, especially for working mums, is considered to be normal and completely essential. When having work, family and social responsibilities our survival does seem to depend on it sometimes! Putting this aside for a moment, I’m asking you to reconsider this belief. You might get things done quickly by approaching a number of tasks at once, but you are really not actually experiencing anything.

If you are talking to your friend on the phone and cooking a meal, tidying up, checking your email or something else at the same time, you're not experiencing the good things of these activities. Learn how to appreciate the present and stop living in the past, thinking or worrying about the future and start enjoying the now.

Enjoy what you are doing and become skilled at relishing each and every experience you have. Give yourself permission to slow down and do one thing at a time - only multitask if you must.

Through the process of never-ending multitasking, we find our minds become detached and we unable to focus on anything for any length of time.

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Make Time for You - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

Tip 5 Make time for YOU!

You must make time for you. The cliché that is “me” time. It might seem difficult when you are working and have children but it’s so important.

If you don't believe you ought to or deserve to, then do it for your children because you really do deserve it. It helps you stay calmer and keeps you sane.

If you are happy, the children are much more likely to be happy.

Ask yourself - what would you really like to do that you haven't been doing?

Allow yourself the chance to breathe and be you. Whether it's through exercising, reading or simply listening to music, you need these things in your life to help ground and inspire you and allow you to grow and be happy.

If it’s difficult to get some “me” time, here are some ideas to consider. Get up a little earlier or stay up later. If you are better in the morning, set your alarm half hour to an hour before the rest of the household gets up and enjoy some reading, a quiet cup of coffee or even some yoga stretches or meditation. If you are a night owl, take some time out after the children go to bed. Are your children up late? If your children are under 9 and they are up after 8:30pm, then they are probably up too late. If your child is still taking a nap and then full of energy at 9pm, then maybe it's time to drop that nap! If not, start their bed time routine earlier and let your children have some “quiet time” for a half hour if they can't sleep right away. Encourage them to listen to calming music, an audio-book or even better to read their own book in bed while you do something similar.

Another tip would be to learn to be ruthless and say “No”. Sometimes it’s easy to over commit ourselves. You really don't have to do everything.

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Build a strong support system - Tips for Working Women

2009-04-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

Tip 4 - Build a strong support system

Family and friends can be your backbone and if you don't have good people around you to support you- family and friends who can help you out. Stop right now and go out there and find it.

There are countless numbers of groups and organizations – filled with great people looking for friends.

Start by looking on the web for groups near you, go to the library and build up your interests outside of work. Think of hobbies you can start that include the children. Go out there, talk to people at the park, outside the school, at the local swimming pool.

People are out there looking for friends, just the same as you.

Make an effort to make friends at work, maybe those people with families and with similar interests and values as you – suggest meeting up outside of work, with the kids, or arrange a baby sitter and go out for a drink or a meal. You could even organise a get together at yours over a weekend – invite friends of friends, neighbours, work colleagues. Take some time to look for friends, smile loads and take a genuine interest in those around you and in no time at all you’ll soon start to build a good circle of friends to share your life with.

Treat people the way you want to be treated and you really can’t fail but to begin making true friends. Friends that will be there to support and encourage you when you are thrown the challenges and help you celebrate during the good times.

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Be Grateful - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

Tip 3. Be grateful

I know this sounds strange but it's so important to be grateful. When you arrive home from work, frazzled and feel like screaming at your partner or the children for the slightest thing and you're feeling really sorry for yourself, then that's the best time to start feeling grateful and the best way to do this is to start a Gratitude Diary or a spiral notebook will be fine.

The technique is to write a list of 10 things that you are grateful or thankful for, every single day. It can be the little or big things. You will feel the benefits of this exercise immediately but if you keep it up, it soon becomes a useful tool to help you keep you positive when life is tough!

Life can be so hectic and there are many days when it’s easy to miss the good things that have happened and focus on the bad. When you are keeping a gratitude diary it makes you reflect on the positive side of life. Things all of a sudden don’t seem as bad.

My view is, Life is certainly challenging, tough and demanding but at the same time Life is filled with so much beauty. There are infinite opportunities out there to experience whatever we desire, countless chances to create valuable, new products and services and endless opportunities to learn and grow.

The big question is - what are you focussing on?

You can choose to dwell on the experiences that make you sad or you can focus on the happy times– the more you really understand this and appreciate how this works the better your life will become!

For further reading on this subject I recommend The Secret by Rhonnda Bryne along with the beautifully bound Gratitude Journal.

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Avoid Time Wasters - Tips for Working Mothers

2009-04-19T22:44:00.000-07:00

Avoid Time wasters - Top 10 Tips for Working Mums

Time wasters are the little things that consume your time unnecessarily and are arguably the single greatest sticking point to successful time management. The challenge is they are often tricky to recognize because they can be so trivial.

Here are just a few time wasters:

a) Distractions - When your at home have times where you set up your environment so that there aren’t any distractions that will disturb you. Take your phone of the hook when you are having quality time with the children, have set times where you check and respond to e-mails and phone calls. The internet can also be a huge distraction - watch how much time you spend unneccessarily "surfing"or chatting and playing on social networking websites.

b) Lack of planning – as the saying goes “If you fail to plan and you plan to fail”. As said previously, file paperwork properly, keep a diary, write your to-do list. Basically, you need to be organized to use your time effectively.

c) Procrastination – try not to put things off – If you keep putting things off you will miss all the best opportunities in life and not get a lot done. Set youself inspiring goals and work towards them.

d) Delegation - are there tasks in your day that are not a good use of your time? If so, try to delegate them.

These and other time wasters are probably eating into your time, so try to identify these and any others and get rid of them.

This exercise should assist you in your first steps towards successful time management. Take little steps towards becoming more organised and as you continue to take more steps you will move closer and closer to your goals and find yourself with all the time you need for the things you want to do.

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Get Organised - Top Ten Tips for Working Mums

2009-04-19T06:25:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Tips for Working Mums

If you're a working mum and feeling weighed down by the stress of raising children these are tips written to help you with the aim of getting time back on your side and your sanity back.

Working a full time job, bringing up a family and on top of this having a busy lifestyle is demanding - I will be posting the best of the tried and tested tips for working mums on how to bring calm and some sparkle back into your life once again

No. 1 - Get organised

A good question to ask yourself would be - what arrangements can you introduce to make being at work all day and managing the home and family easier for you?

How much time to you spend shopping? You could save huge amounts of time and money by ordering online and having your food and other products you need delivered directly to your door, even to your kitchen in some cases – this could maybe ordered during your lunch break. There are so many services available to you to save you time and money – make some time to search them out.

Another great way of organising yourself, especially when you are a working mum, is to write a To-Do list. Add to it when you think of something that you need to do and tick it off once you have completed a task. Your To-Do list really will be your life saver. Whether you use an electronic organiser or a spiral notepad, list everything you need to get done. It’s amazing how good it feels when you tick things off the list.

Take time out to organise your household – especially your paperwork. If you can’t find what you need more or less instantly you’re wasting valuable time. Organise papers, files and so on so that you know where everything is at all times. The test would be to give someone instructions to someone to find something over the phone; would you be able to tell them exactly where it is?

A great tip for working Mum’s is that it’s a huge time saver to cook two meals at a time, eat one and then freeze the other. It’s no more difficult to cook a double batch than a single batch. Also, make packed lunches when cooking dinner is a great idea – this saves loads of time!

The best thing to do is discover what works for you and stick to it!

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The Magic Of Making Up

2009-04-18T05:22:00.000-07:00

The Magic Of Making Up. Here's a great way to help Keep Relationships Together.

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Happy You Life Coaching

2009-04-17T14:04:00.000-07:00

Happy You Life Coaching specialises in supporting and empowering women with a series of Life Coaching sessions. Offering women encouragement and instilling them with the confidence to have it all.

Happy You Life Coaching concentrate on empowering professional women, whether they have their own business, or have a desire to start their own business and women who are looking to achieve promotion or move into a new career. Happy You Life Coaching clients have hectic professional lives as well as families to look after.

What to expect from Happy You Life Coaching?
The first stage of life coaching is a goal setting and a discovery phase. You will get to set goals that you feel enthusiastic about – in all areas of your life. With your Life Coach you will begin to remove any obstacles in the way of achieving what you want in life. Life coaching really does work! . Click here to enquire about your first completely free, no obligation telephone Life Coaching session.

This process of discovery with Happy You Life Coaching will take place over 13 sessions – you will achieve more than you ever imagined possible with these sessions. Each session is designed to provide you with a practical powerful tool to use in every day life and then work on your goals.

Your Life Coach is your anchor in the storm, focusing you on what you want out of your life. We are here to steer you around the rocks of fear and guilt, to the realms of happiness and fulfilment.

Life coaching is a practical, forward-looking way to gain true clarity on what you don't like and what you can do about it. It's a powerful support system to keep you moving in the right direction.

During our sessions, you'll be given powerful tools to use in your life and you will be answering questions allowing you to gain amazing insights into your world and your thoughts. You'll be challenging your beliefs and freeing yourself from your self-imposed prison.

During our sessions, we work with you to turn problems into solutions, to develop plans to move you towards your goals, and to maintain your focus and positive motivation to get you there.

Life Coaching is all about making you happier. When you work with Happy You Life Coaching, you can expect your life to begin to sparkle! You’ll business will grow, you’ll be happier in your personal life and be doing all those things you want to do. Living your life to the full.

There is a warning however, Life Coaching is magical but it does take commitment and work from you, so I guess the question is, are you ready?

If you are ready, click here to enquire about your first completely free, no obligation telephone Life Coaching session. (link to contact form). or if you have any questions e-mail sophie@happyyoucoaching.co.uk or call me 0779 297 0112 for a relaxed, friendly, no-pressure chat.

I appreciate personal integrity is hugely important. You can be very sure that when employing Happy You, you’ll not only get your goals and start to feel great. We'll treat you extremely well. If you want to read more about me your coach click here

Happy You Life Coaching is based on the Isle of Wight but undertakes Telephone Appointments with clients UK wide. We also provide workshops on the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and London.
Happy You want Life Coaching to be affordable to everyone as we believe everyone should know about these success strategies. Therefore Telephone Life Coaching Appointments are currently set at £35 per hour. Face to Face appointments are undertaken on the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth and are £45 per hour. Discounts are available for those who book a series of coaching. If you block book the series of 13 telephone coaching sessions it is currently set at £30 per session. This is a great way to ensure your commitment to the process. To get started e-mail sophie@HappyYouCoaching.co.uk or complete the contact form.

Life Coaching

2009-04-17T14:01:00.000-07:00

Happy You Life Coaching specialises in supporting and empowering women with a series of Life Coaching sessions over the telephone. Happy You offers women encouragement and instills them with the confidence to have it all.

Happy You Life Coaching concentrates on empowering professional women, whether they have their own business, or have a desire to start their own business and women who are looking to achieve promotion or move into a new career. Happy You Life Coaching clients have hectic professional lives as well as families to look after.

What to expect from Happy You Life Coaching?
The first stage of life coaching is a goal setting and a discovery phase. You will get to set goals that you feel enthusiastic about – in all areas of your life. With your Life Coach you will begin to remove any obstacles in the way of achieving what you want in life. Life coaching really does work! . Click here to enquire about your first completely free, no obligation telephone Life Coaching session.

This process of discovery with Happy You Life Coaching will take place over 13 sessions – you will achieve more than you ever imagined possible with these sessions. Each session is designed to provide you with a practical powerful tool to use in every day life and then work on your goals.

Your Life Coach is your anchor in the storm, focusing you on what you want out of your life. We are here to steer you around the rocks of fear and guilt, to the realms of happiness and fulfilment.

Life coaching is a practical, forward-looking way to gain true clarity on what you don't like and what you can do about it. It's a powerful support system to keep you moving in the right direction.

During our sessions, you'll be given powerful tools to use in your life and you will be answering questions allowing you to gain amazing insights into your world and your thoughts. You'll be challenging your beliefs and freeing yourself from your self-imposed prison.

During our sessions, we work with you to turn problems into solutions, to develop plans to move you towards your goals, and to maintain your focus and positive motivation to get you there.
Life Coaching is all about making you happier. When you work with Happy You, you can expect your life to begin to sparkle!

You’re business will grow, you’ll be happier in your personal life and be doing all those things you want to do. Living your life to the full.

There is a warning however, Life Coaching is magical but it does take commitment and work from you, so I guess the question is, are you ready?

If you are ready, click here to enquire about your first completely free, no obligation telephone Life Coaching session. (link to contact form). or if you have any questions e-mail sophie@happyyoucoaching.co.uk or call me 0779 297 0112 for a relaxed, friendly, no-pressure chat.

I appreciate personal integrity is hugely important. You can be very sure that when employing Happy You, you’ll not only get your goals and start to feel great. We'll treat you extremely well.

If you want to read more about me your coach click here

What is Life Coaching all about?

2009-04-09T03:07:00.001-07:00

Are you finding each day is filled up with the things you don't like? Is each day overflowing with things you don’t want to do with no clear way to change things - no way out?

Do you have a dream for your life that's so far from where you are right now that it frightens you?

Maybe you think your dream is too ambitious to admit to anyone for fear they'll laugh at you? Most of us do have dreams like this - lying dormant inside us.

Happy You’s mission is to help you reawaken these passions. We show you how to develop empowering beliefs, live true to your values and most importantly fill yourself up with bucket loads of enthusiasm to go get those dreams! You might feel what you want is out of reach at the moment but Life Coaching with Happy You brings your dreams into the here and now! How exciting is that?

Life Coaching assists you in driving out the cynical voice inside you. You know the one that tells you to quit or tells you that you aren’t good enough… or maybe it tells you, you are too old, not clever or good enough.

Here and now really is the best place to start!

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Happy You Life Coaching gives you powerful ways to fade out this cynical voice and move you towards your dreams! The reason that Life Coaching is so popular, so important, beneficial, and has grown so much just recently is because life coaching has been helping people to discover themselves in a short space of time, with so much more accuracy, and in a supportive, caring and confidential environment.

You will be the centre of your Life Coach’s attention. Your life coach is trained to focus totally on you and support you with getting you what you want – fast! If you want to read more about your coach click here.

When working with Happy You Life Coaching, you are given the tools and strategies needed to achieve success and with coaching you achieve a great sense of balance in your live. You unearth your passions, discover what is important to you, your priorities and we work with your talents, the ones you are familiar with and those that are hidden within you!

Often we think we have few choices but we always have more choices than we think we do. Life Coaching helps you discover these choices. Click here to claim your free Life Coaching Session.

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