2. Just for Today: Today is a result of all the Today's that came before it. By living today to the best of your ability, you will naturally set the stage for a successful tomorrow.
3. Prioritize: Prioritize your ?wants? above those things you feel you have to do, should do or feel obligated to do. Don't trade off others expectations of you for what you want to do. Do what makes you feel good about yourself and about life.
4. Cheating yourself: Pretending to yourself or others and telling lies to yourself is the worst form of disrespect. Take note of the ways in which you have been dishonest to yourself, and consider ways to change that. Resolve to not pretend if you are happy when in fact you are not. Decide to tell the truth about whether you can afford to do certain things others are doing. By doing so you will learn to trust yourself, respect yourself and love yourself more.
5. People pleasing: Do you always say yes to others even when you actually want to say no. If you do, you be very unhappy and resentful about giving of your time, expertise or spirit to anyone who asks for it. Much freedom can be gained by learning to quietly set up and assert your boundaries.
6. Accepting LIFE on life's Terms: Ups and downs, crises and problems are a normal part of daily living. Accept this and make your life easier by being ready for unexpected turn of events. Simplify your tasks and get organized. Set up your schedules, routines and your a lifestyle in a way that can minimize the effects of unwelcome mishaps and in a way that supports how you want to live.
7. Being part of the Solution: Complaining is passive, not active. Choose to be part of the solution and not to be part of the problem. Find answers and ask for help and support instead of complaining. Be a person that others go to for solutions and not someone who people run away from.
8. Be prepared: Prepare for your future. If you do not have money, time or energy, you will make important decisions in your life based on the ?lack of? rather than choices full of possibilities. This will lead to decisions that will cause you to make mistakes and miss out on opportunities. Start small, but start preparing now to fill up your reserves of funds, time and zest for life!
9. Acknowledge your Weaknesses: Believe it or not by acknowledging your weaknesses, you will be on the road to success. You win supporters with honesty. People are more willing to help if you are upfront about your weak points. "I'm really not good at math; please let me know if I misunderstand what you are explaining to me." "I'm not good with being punctual; please remind me a couple of hours before our meeting." When you hide your weaknesses and then mess up, people are less willing to forgive.
10. Plan and stop ?Wishful Thinking?: START! Take action! If you just go through your days *wishing* that things would be better, the chances are they will never be better. Set your goals, create a plan, and get into action.
I have a family member whose nightly routine is to come home, make dinner, eat, have a few beers or glasses of wine and spend the rest of the evening watching T.V. This is the same family member whose belief system is built on negativity and her paradigm is that results or circumstances in her life are always based on someone or something else's actions. Comment's such as, nothing good ever happens to me, just my luck or even, if I ever win the lottery then etc., etc., etc. As a result she doesn't enjoy a successful life.
Unfortunately, she is only one in a large majority who feels and lives their lives this way. This is a very sad state for anyone to be in. However, there is an answer to this problem. There is one thing that needs to be done to change that outcome. And, you only have to do that one thing every day. That one thing is: do something to improve upon you everyday in order to create a successful life. That is all and it is something so easy to do. This is something almost everyone can accomplish if they set their mind to it and take the time required for positive change.
When you take time to conscientiously work on or improve yourself, you start taking control of your life. As these improvements or changes take place, you start recognizing not only the ability but responsibility as well, that you have in taking charge of what happens in your life. You start creating your circumstances rather than them just happening. You start determining your life's path rather than just walking on the road in front of you. Plus, you begin seeing things in a more positive manner.
When you are able to stop looking at things from a negative point of view, your whole world can change.
Here are some suggestions for daily improvement actions:
> Read articles or books about self help topics or positive, uplifting stories
> Find a positive creed and read it everyday
> Start practicing daily meditation techniques.
> Find a hobby to start learning about or actively pursue
> Take courses at a local community college on a subject you are interested in
> Volunteer at a non-profit organization of your choice
> Play in a recreational sporting league
> Begin a fitness or health plan if you don't already have one
> Commit to learning one new positive quote everyday
This list can continue on for awhile with several other options that could be given as well.
The bottom line is to conscientiously do something, anything to start making you a better you. You will be amazed at the difference that will make in your life. And, incorporating this daily action will cause new thoughts and create paradigm shifts. Instead of stumbling down the road of life making lists of things you wished you had achieved, you'll be paving the avenue of a successful life and checking off the list of goals accomplished.
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