Thought of the day – 3 Little Habits that Steal Your Happiness |
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| You ultimately become what you repeatedly do. If your habits aren’t helping you, they’re hurting you. Here are three common examples of the latter that will steal your happiness if you let them:
1. Focusing on everyone’s story except your own. Don’t be so satisfied with the success stories of others and how things have gone for them that you forget to write your own. Unfold your own tale and bring it to life. You have everything you need to become what you are capable of becoming. Incredible change happens when you decide to take control. This means consuming less and creating more. It means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and deciding for you. It means learning to respect and use your own ideas and instincts to write your passage. If you want your life story to soar to new heights, you’ve got to clear a path, reduce the time-sinks and burdens weighing you down, and pick up the things that give you wings. Keep your best wishes and your biggest goals close to your heart and dedicate time to them every day. If you truly care about what you do and you work diligently at it, there’s almost nothing you can’t accomplish. 2. Holding tight to worries and fears. You will find that it’s necessary to let some things go simply for the reason that they’re heavy on your heart and soul. Let go of them. Don’t clamp shackles to your own ankles. It’s incredibly easy to enjoy more of your life right now, no matter what the situation. It’s just a matter of letting go of the layers of nonsense that are weighing you down. Let go of your worries and fears, of your rage and jealousy, of your need to always be right and control others. Let go of your pretentiousness and your need to have everything your way. Underneath all these layers of nonsense there is a happy, productive person. When you start peeling them off and simply appreciating everything for what it is, life can be wonderfully fulfilling. 3. Holding on to someone who hurts you. Sometimes you have to walk away from people, not because you don’t care, but because they don’t. When someone hurts you time and time again, accept the fact that they don’t care about you. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s necessary medicine. Do NOT strive to impress them any further. Waste not another second of your time trying to prove something to them. Nothing needs to be proven. Do not act with any thought of them ever again. Next steps… Habits like these can bleed you dry of energy and make it impossible for you to function effectively. You can’t live a happy, fulfilling life if you’re spending all your energy in the wrong places. You can, however, make adjustments starting today that will help you feel better, think more clearly, and live a life free of these negative habits. Source: http://www.marcandangel.com/ |
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| 1. By moving one of the following digits, make the equation correct. 62 – 63 = 1 26 – 63 = 1 2. 2. What is special about the following sequence of numbers? |
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DWD: “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” ~Z ig Ziglar
Thought of the day – The secret of success |
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| A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river. When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue. Socrates pulled his head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air. Socrates asked, ‘What did you want the most when you were there?" The boy replied, "Air." Socrates said, "That is the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it." There is no other secret.
Moral of the Story A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment. Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results. The motivation to succeed comes from the burning desire to achieve a purpose Source: http://www.fropki.com/the-secret-success-vt52357.html |
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| Brain teaser of the day | |||||
| 1. By moving one of the following digits, make the equation correct. 62 – 63 = 1
2. What is special about the following sequence of numbers? Answers for the last teaser: |
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DWD: “Remember happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone or anything else that much power over your life .”~ Mandy Hale
Thought of the day – Choosing to Protect Your Peace of Mind and Happiness |
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| 1. Remind Yourself Every Morning and As You Move Through The Day. The conscious choice we must make every single day is to make our mindset a top priority and realize it’s not worth it to let anyone or anything interfere with it.
2. Unwind When Necessary. We’re human and so we may have an initial reaction when people do things they shouldn’t or a challenging situation happens. However, its important to not let ourselves get more and more worked up. Choose to not express any negative reactions and instead let them just rise to the surface. Don’t feed them with more negative energy. Give them time to evaporate. Push yourself to see the bigger picture or look at things from a different perspective. This practice is something we get better at and eventually you will be able to catch yourself before you even have an initial negative reaction. Also, if you need to unwind some more you can do other things you enjoy and turn your complete attention to those – walking, reading, meditating, listening to music or spending time with your favorite people. |
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| 1.How many apples can you fit into an empty box? 2. Why is it illegal to bury a man living in South Carolina in North Carolina? Answers for the last teaser: |
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DWD: “Every time you get angry, you poison your own system. ” ~ Alfred A.Montapert
| Thought of the day – How to deal with anger? | ||||
| Take a time out – Sometimes the best option is to remove ourselves from an angry situation. Take time to calm down and decrease your arousal. The angrier we become the more difficult it is to manage our reactions.
Decrease body tension – When we’re highly emotionally our body is also worked up. When we relax the body it usually helps calm the mind. Use exercise or other relaxation techniques to decrease body tension. A calm and relaxed body leads to greater equanimity. Write about your feelings – If you struggle to express anger in a healthy manner it’s helpful to get your thoughts out on paper. Get a journal to write about your feelings. When we verbalize our feelings it takes us out of our emotional mind so we can think more logically. Work on developing a positive attitude – Think about the last time you had a bad day. How much easier was it to get ticked-off when you were already in a bad mood? When we’re always in a state of frustration or negativity even the smallest things can set us off. Practice gratitude and focus on being more optimistic to add some positivity to your life. Self-talk – What you say to yourself will determine how you feel and act. Become aware of the self-talk that pervades during angry situations. You might notice that your own thinking is the main trigger to your anger. Angry thoughts lead to angry feelings. Consider some reminder statements that can help you calm down and take control of your emotions. “I can handle this.” “Calm down.” “I have a lot to lose if I lose my temper.” “Getting angry not’s worth it.” Don’t take responsibility for other people’s actions – The only person we can control is ourselves. We can’t change what someone else does, no matter how stupid they may be acting. Sometimes we try to use our anger to get what we want by intimidating or threatening, but eventually this will backfire. Don’t let other people steal your joy or dictate your reactions. You have a choice in how you respond to others. Learning to express our anger in a healthy manner is crucial for our emotional and physical well-being. If you notice your angry reactions are causing you problems, use some of these ideas to get your personal power back. Don’t let your life circumstances or other people take control of your feelings and actions. Source: http://shakeoffthegrind.com/emotional-health/how-to-stop-anger-from-taking-over-your-life |
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| Brain teaser of the day | ||||
| 1. I have four legs but no tail. Usually I am heard only at night. What am I?
2. Until I am measured Answers for the last teaser: |
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DWD: “You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.” ~ M.Scott Peck
| Thought of the day – What Good Is Listening Anyway? | |||||
| We’re taught to think that listening is passive, and speaking is active. But the best listeners know this is far from the truth. Truly listening to, and understanding, someone else requires just as much proactive engagement as speechifying – maybe more.
I’ve observed that good listeners set themselves apart with a few key habits. These behaviors come naturally to some, but they can be practiced or developed by anyone. Here are a few tips to consider: 1. Be fully attentive. To listen well, clear distractions. One common trait of all good listeners is that they make you feel like they have the time, attention, and focus to deal with the conversation directly in front of them. 2. Use the 80/20 rule. In an advisory or management capacity, seek to listen 80% and speak 20% of the time. Of course, there are instances when the 80/20 rule is not practical, but it still can act as a reliable self-awareness monitor. It’s an easy indicator of whether you’re really listening or not. 3. Seek clarification. Think of a conversation as a way to gather more and better information and keep the client talking. Ask questions like, “What else can you tell me about that?” or “What other possibilities have you considered?“ – open-ended questions that probe for greater detail. The more you know, the more informed your solutions. Good listeners make you feel like they have the time, attention, and focus to deal with the conversation. 4. Summarize and paraphrase. It’s amazing the cognitive distance that can be created by our individual perceptions. A great skill of listening is the ability to quickly summarize the other party’s thoughts to clarify what you’re hearing. Start with, “What I heard you say was…” and see in real-time if you’re accurately listening or not. 5. Listen for what’s NOT being said. Are there unspoken emotions arising that you can pick up on via body language or tone? Do you notice any hidden assumptions that might be a logjam? Having a sense for what emotionally motivates a person’s communication can help you to operate above the “noise” and address what really matters. 6. Absorb all ideas before editorializing. It’s human nature to be awed by our own brilliance. Before you give your ideas, be sure you’ve heard theirs. Don’t try to fix things too early. The great paradox is that the less you talk, the more brilliant you become! Source: http://99u.com/articles/7012/what-good-is-listening-anyway |
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| Brain teaser of the day | |||||
| 1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name? 2. A clerk at a butcher shop stands five feet ten inches tall and wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh? 3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 4. Billie was born on December 28th, yet her birthday always falls in the summer. How is this possible? |
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DWD: “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” ~ Aristotle Onassis
| Thought of the day – How to Start Over When Your Life Feels Shattered | |||
| When you’re down and life seems like it’s giving you a kick in the gut, please remember these four things:
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing has meaning besides the meaning you choose to give it. It’s up to you to make each incident empowering or disempowering. And it’s up to you to find the lesson in everything. For instance, if I didn’t step down from my management position at the club, I would not be where I am with my business today. Living my dream. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.You don’t have to suffer. It’s definitely a choice. Nothing lasts forever, including the pain you are in. So, experience it. Live in that moment. But then get out of the story you’re starting to create. There does not need to be any mental drama around it (i.e. “I will never find a job again.”) As one of my mentors, Marie Forleo, says, “Make ISness your business.” Live in the current moment and know that’s the only moment you need to handle. Give it your full attention. It’s your reality. And when that moment is over, move to the next moment. Are you still breathing? Of course you are. Then, fabulous, you’ve just handled that moment. Are you ready for the next one that will bring you one step closer to engaging in your life again? Take one day at a time. I know it sounds like a cliché, but it’s TRUE! Eat nourishing food. Exercise. Spend time with your friends. Do what has to be done TODAY—not tomorrow, not next week. I promise you that if you live one day at a time, you will secretly find yourself moving on! |
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| No teaser today! Will post one in the next. Answers for the last riddle is: It takes 3 hours for the friends to meet; so the pigeon flies for 3 hours at 18 MPH = 54 miles. |
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DWD: “To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.” – Robert Muller
| Thought of the day – Forgiveness | |||
Source: http://www.iseeabeautifulfuture.com/2012/08/21/forgiveness/ |
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| Two friends decide to get together; so they start riding bikes towards each other. They plan to meet halfway. Each is riding at 6 MPH. They live 36 miles apart. One of them has a pet carrier pigeon and it starts flying the instant the friends start traveling. The pigeon flies back and forth at 18 MPH between the 2 friends until the friends meet. Hint: You must presume that the pigeon can go from 0 to 18 mph instantaneously, plus also turn around instantaneously. Answers for the last riddle is: |
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DWD: “To be challenged in life is inevitable. To be defeated is optional.” ~Anonymous
| Thought of the day – Facing Life’s Challenges | |||
| Life itself is a series of challenges, whether large or small. How do we habitually respond to daily life? Do we easily panic and become frantic, or do we stay positive and energetic? Do we make small problems big, or do we make big problems small and dissolve them into nothing? How we face the normal events of each day is generally how we will face the bigger challenges.
Let’s look at some of the qualities of people who become negative and panic versus people who respond positively and energetically. Panicky people don’t have control over their mental energies. Because their minds are unfocused, they exaggerate events. Their confusion complicates things and even small challenges appear to be big problems. They usually react emotionally to situations, so they easily become irritable, anxious, and excitable. Because of their emotionality, people who panic are often undependable and are unable to take appropriate action. Negative people make everything a problem. They generate an incredible amount of mental and physical stress. When anything comes up that disturbs their comfort zone, they think and say things like, "It’s too difficult. I can’t do it. I never did it before. I don’t know how. Why is this happening to me?" Succumbing to negative emotional states creates nothing but more negative reactions, such as jealousy, hatred, blame, fear, and depression. That helps neither us, the situation, nor the people around us. The moment negative emotions hit us, we have to see the urgency of generating some positive energies, instead, and start doing something good for the environment and others. If we are often frantic, we should ask ourselves if we have the habit of procrastinating. Procrastinating itself contributes to a frantic mind. How? If we habitually postpone doing what needs to be done–whether in our physical surroundings, our health, our relationships, or whatever–neglect eventually catches up with us. If we are not used to taking timely action and life finally forces us to get things done, we can easily become frantic and filled with worries. We cannot afford to be frantic. There is nothing, great or small, that is worth getting nervous or agitated over. Rather than creating mental problems, we should deal with life both energetically and peacefully. That is why we need to make a practice of always keeping our mind focused on consciousness and taking care of things on time, both big and small. By training ourselves to have a clear vision of the consequences of our actions (or non-actions), we can stay ten steps ahead. Then we won’t become nervous or frantic as we face our day, no matter what arises. If we want to successfully face life’s challenges, we need a positive mindset, based on wisdom. With our minds focused, balanced, and aware, we can respond to any situation or challenge from that state. By perceiving and acting through clear perception and wisdom, rather than through feelings, we can objectively size up a situation in the moment and set right energy in motion. Creative and positive people never buckle under when a challenge arises, or hesitate to do what needs to be done. They have the attitude that each challenge which comes is cajoling them to wake up. It is telling them that the problem that seems so difficult is nothing if they are resourceful. By taking initiative to facilitate or fix a situation, they simplify life for themselves and others. We, too, can have the confidence to tap into our inner inspiration. We have to say to ourselves, "Accentuate the positives and forget the negatives. Focus on uplifting thoughts and doing something good." The life which is not useful, positive, and contributing is wasted. We don’t want to waste this precious gift of life. So, if we spend all of our energy in positivity, we won’t have any energy left for negativity or self-pity. By seeing life’s challenges as positive pinpricks, like acupuncture– stimulating, not pain-inducing–we can creatively and inspiringly face each day. We should make our motto: "Think in positives, act in positives, and live in positives." With this kind of attitude we will always say to ourselves, "Nothing is a problem. I will see every problem which comes as a challenge. So let the challenges come!" |
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| Brain teaser of the day | |||
| A corporate businessman has two cubes on his office desk. Every day he arranges both cubes so that the front faces show the current day of the month.
What numbers are on the faces of the cubes to allow this? Note: You can’t represent the day "7" with a single cube with a side that says 7 on it. You have to use both cubes all the time. So the 7th day would be "07". Answers for the last riddle is: |
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DWD: “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, & discipline.” -Jesse Owens
| Thought of the day – 10 reasons why YOU CAN achieve your dreams | |||
| Here are 10 reasons why YOU CAN achieve your dreams:
1. You can because it’s feels great! “To be able to get out of bed and do what you love for the rest of the day is beyond words.” – John Schroeder Your dream exists to turn your life into a masterpiece of joy and contribution. Doing what you love and living your life on your own terms are the best things you can do for yourself. 2. You can because it’s YOUR dream Writer Richard Bach says, “You’re never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” The dream that is born inside your heart will never exist, if you do not have the power to make it come true. That’s a timeless truth. Since you have thought about it, then you have an innate ability to achieve it. It’s so unique that only you can make it true. 3. You can because it shapes your future Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The world’s movers and shakers are those who believed in their dreams and persevered until they manifested what they have dreamt about. Envision your dream and see by your heart’s eyes how it can change the world and have a huge impact on so many lives. 4. You can because you can land on the clouds “I’m a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds.” -Mike Tyson When you work on your dreams, you will create your best life possible. Even if you cannot reach the stars, you will at least land on the clouds. 5. You can because you are hungry “If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” -Les Brown Nothing will feed your hunger for making a difference more than pursuing your dream. It will add meaning to your life and make your efforts worthwhile. It will make you wake up every morning with exhilaration and enthusiasm. As Les Brown says, “You gotta be HUNGRY” 6. You can because you don’t want to die again “When you cease to dream you cease to live.” -Malcolm Forbes If you ignore the love and light in your heart, your soul will die of starvation. Too many people are living, but very few are actually ALIVE! Following a dream is the only way to start living. When you dream, you become alive. And I do not think you want to ignore your dream and die again. 7. You can because you are a pioneer “A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” -Oscar Wilde You will face criticism, not because you are wrong, but because you are a pioneer. People are not used to see dreamers who have crazy ideas to make the world a better place. Most people are so stuck in the rut that they do not believe someone can get out, spread his/her wings and fly high in the sky. 8. You can because you deserve it “Dreams are the touchstones of our character.” -Henry David Thoreau You deserve to have a big dream and to become remarkable. If you do not leave your mark in the world, no one will remember you. Living small makes you small and you are born to be great. You have a dream because you have a strong character that strives to live big and be big. 9. You can because there is a problem that only you can solve “Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.” -Edgar Cayce You dream because you have a burning desire to solve a problem or fulfill a need that would make the world a better place. You are our answer to our most difficult questions. You owe it to us and to the world. 10. You can because you’ve got the courage “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney All what your dream needs is courage that will nurture it and make it grow beyond all limitations. And you have this courage within you. If you’re passionate about it, unleash it. No matter what you think or what other people think, YOU CAN. You deserve. You owe it to yourself and to the world. It’s time to believe in the beauty of your dreams and show the world the promise and brilliance of your legacy. Source: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-reasons-you-can-achieve-your-dreams/ |
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| Brain teaser of the day | |||
| You have a three gallon and a five gallon measuring device. You wish to measure out four gallons.
Answers for the last riddle is: ((8 x 3!)/3)+8 |
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DWD: “There is no failure except in no longer trying.” ~Elbert Hubbard
| Thought of the day – "Failure" – A Matter of Perspective | |||
| It’s almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. People who to do so probably live so cautiously that they go nowhere. Put simply, they’re not really living at all.
The wonderful thing about failure is that it’s entirely up to us to decide how to look at it. We can choose to see failure as "the end of the world," or as proof of just how inadequate we are. Or, we can look at failure as the incredible learning experience that it often is. Every time we fail at something, we can choose to look for the lesson we’re meant to learn. These lessons are very important; they’re how we grow, and how we keep from making that same mistake again. Failures stop us only if we let them. It’s easy to find successful people who have experienced failure. For example: · Steve Jobs was fired from Apple in 1985. Yet he returned in 1997, and was instrumental in helping the company develop products such as the iMac, iPod, and iPhone. · Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest and most successful businessmen, was rejected by Harvard University. · Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin empire, is a high school dropout. Most of us will stumble and fall in life. Doors will get slammed in our faces, and we might make some bad decisions. But imagine if Michael Jordan had given up on his dream to play basketball when he was cut from that team. Imagine if Richard Branson had listened to the people who told him he’d never do anything worthwhile without a high school diploma. Think of the opportunities you’ll miss if you let your failures stop you. Failure can also teach us things about ourselves that we would never have learned otherwise. For instance, failure can help you discover how strong a person you are. Failing at something can help you discover your truest friends, or help you find unexpected motivation to succeed. Often, valuable insights come only after a failure. Accepting and learning from those insights is key to succeeding in life. Source: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/fear-of-failure.htm |
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| Brain teaser of the day | |||
| How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3. You can use add, subtract, multiply, divide, and parentheses.
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