* Quotes of the Week ***
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Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose
courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -
every day begin the task a new. - Saint Francis de Sales, 1567-1622
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear
and obstacles vanish into air. - John Quincy Adams, 1767-1848
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high
in hope and work. - Daniel H. Burnham, 1846-1912
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*** ARTICLE: Being Happy Is A Decision: 11 Ways to Change Your Life NOW! -by
Larry Crane ***
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Almost everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin.
The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone.
Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people focus on happiness by
simply telling them not to worry or fear, and just BE happy.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health.
Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress (anxiety and fear) is
linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke. It is also what is
keeping you from having total abundance on every level.
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that doesn’t change is
change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want
to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the
knowledge that it too invariably must and will change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different. The
key is accepting people for who or what they are, avoiding clashes and constant
arguments, and LETTING GO of all of your resentments, fears, and negative habits that
are holding you back.
To be happy is relatively easy; it begins with a decision. Simply just decide to be a
happy person.
Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy
or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is
simple really; choose to be happy.
There are 11 ways by which you can do this.
** To read the full article, go here.
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*** ARTICLE: Million Dollar Thinking Habits - By Stephanie Frank ***
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What is a million dollar thinker, anyway?
Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different
way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.
As an example: suppose you were $10,000 in debt. The average person would focus on
the debt, how to pay it, how to get out of it. They may take on a second job to pay the
debt. The focus, no matter what, would be on the debt.
A million dollar thinker, on the other hand, would take that same situation and look at it
180 degrees differently. The million dollar thinker would look at the $10,000 debt, and
immediately come up with a plan to earn $20,000. Focusing on solving a problem and
strategizing how to make more money is infinitely more interesting, thought provoking
and ultimately more prosperous than focusing on the negativity of debt.
Right now, make a choice to understand how your mind and thoughts work. The
exploration of the subconscious mind and belief systems that keep us from realizing our
biggest dreams is a fascinating study -- and one that is well worth the time and effort to
anyone who wants to be successful.
First, take a look at your belief systems -- you know, the ones that everybody talks
about but never really digs into? Do you have thoughts like...
"I'm not good enough"
"Money doesn't grow on trees"
"There's not enough to go around."
These are beliefs that infiltrate the conscious mind; ones that people hold onto very
tightly, unaware of the damage that they do. Of course, none of those self defeating
thoughts is true but they feel very real when you're thinking them.
It's important to learn more about the mind and how these beliefs work -- especially,
how the mind can create exactly the circumstances or situations we are thinking about.
Even the bad ones. This is powerful stuff.
** To read the full article, go here.
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*** BOOK REVIEW: Feed Your Family Real Food - by Gaye Chicoine ***
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ARTICLE: Being Happy Is A Decision: 11 Ways to Change Your Life
NOW! -by Larry Crane
Almost everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby
McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being
happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of
people focus on happiness by simply telling them not to worry or fear, and
just BE happy.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for
your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life.
Stress (anxiety and fear) is linked to top causes of death such as heart
disease, cancer and stroke. It is also what is keeping you from having
total abundance on every level.
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that doesn’t
change is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary
changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation
we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too invariably must and
will change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are
different. The key is accepting people for who or what they are, avoiding
clashes and constant arguments, and LETTING GO of all of your resentments,
fears, and negative habits that are holding you back.
To be happy is relatively easy; it begins with a decision. Simply just decide to
be a happy person.
Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose
how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their
outlook to be. The choice is simple really; choose to be happy.
There are several ways by which you can do this:
11. Being grateful is a great attitude. We have so much to be thankful
for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a
wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the
mailman for bringing you your mail, thank the policeman for making your
place safe and thank God for being alive. Whatever you can find to be
grateful for, find it.
10. News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day
without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we
hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad, fearful news does not
seem to be a sensible thing to do, does it?
9. A religious or spiritual connection is also recommended. Being part
of a spiritual or religious group with its singing, sacraments, chanting,
prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
8. Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time
management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling,
setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These
are the core basics of time management that should be understood to
develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can
be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you
that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
7. Laugh and laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good joke? Tell your
friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
6. Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion in healthy
ways to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions.
Let go of pent up anger and frustrations, as this is bad for your health.
Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury
or hurt to anyone.
5. Working smart instead of hard brings tremendous personal
satisfaction. It gives us a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks.
Accomplishments are necessary for all of us; they give us a sense of value.
Work on things that you feel worthy of your time. And don’t forget to
celebrate them once they are completed!
4. Learning is a joyful experience. Try and learn something new
everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And
could also give us more opportunities in the future.
3. Physical exercise. Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body
was made for. Feel alive.
2. Positive Attracts Positive. Avoid exposure to negative elements like
loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.
And the Number One way to Be Happy:
1. LET GO, LET GO, LET GO! Letting go of the layers and layers of negative
emotions, feelings, and habits is the number one critical key to being happy
all the time. There is no way around this. Fortunately, there is a simple, all-
natural way to do just that, quicker than you ever dreamed. It’s called
the Abundance Course, and you can find out more at the link below.
These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy.
And always remember Abraham Lincoln’s wise words, "Most people are
about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Decide to let go and be
happy all the time right now. You can do it!
