Category Archives: Self Improvement
Ways to have a good day
Get started a few minutes early. Work on something that’s meaningful to you. Complete an important piece of unfinished business. Spend time with positive, friendly people. Do something nice for someone else. Be present. Focus on where you are, what … Continue reading
Grandma’s hands
Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench.. She didn’t move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat … Continue reading
You only live once
An 85-year-old man who learned that he was dying wrote the following piece: “If I had my life to live over again, I would try to make more mistakes. I wouldn’t try to be so perfect. I would relax more … Continue reading
Improve your happiness
Take responsibility. Don’t blame others, turn yourself into a victim, or wait for someone to come and save you. If you want to be happy, take the bull by the horns. Be willing to figure out how you stand in … Continue reading
Whisper this to yourself daily
1.) “I am worthy.” Worthy of love. Worthy of peace. Worthy of praise. Worthy of happiness. Worthy of pleasure. 2.) “My thoughts create my reality.” Be aware of the thoughts that drift to & fro in your mind; they are … Continue reading
Instructions for Life
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others, and Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what … Continue reading
We all need someone who understands
A store owner was taking a sign above his door that read “Puppies For Sale.” Signs like that have a way of attracting small children, and sure enough, a little boy appeared under the store owner’s sign. “How much are … Continue reading
Having a hard time making friends?
I think just about everyone wants friends! God created us to enjoy social interaction. Even Jesus enjoyed spending time with friends—I think of Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Peter, James, and John as being His special friends. He enjoyed spending time with … Continue reading
Life you can learn everyday
Cut your living expenses – dramatically. Every dollar of expense you eliminate is a dollar to be saved or invested for the proverbial “rainy day.” Ask for help from your professional and personal networks. Before you find yourself out of … Continue reading
Building your self-confidence
Learning is a Good Thing, sign up for an evening class and enjoy it. Get out of your own head by asking a friend what you can do for them today. Hit the gym. Go to a networking event and … Continue reading
