A friend was telling me she talked at her local library in front of 10 people a while ago. She said, "I was scared for the first few minutes and then I relaxed a bit and it went okay. And now, they want me back! I'm still a bit scared but excited."
Now a lot of people aren't going to think it's any big deal you speaking to 10 people at the library. But that's ok. They don't get it you see. What's big about it is you do it even though it's scary.
This is the 'Magic of Thinking Small' and celebrating your small victories.
This is how to get things started. Small steps. Tiny victories. These tiny steps build your confidence and give you the power to stretch yourself even more.
These steps are worth celebrating because they're the first steps to building something great.
You were born to do something great.
There's greatness inside of you. Discover it.
How? Start by thinking about what you enjoy, where are your strengths and passions.
As long as you don't beat yourself up, you'll realize you really do have great things to offer others.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Breathe From the Diaphragm
Have you ever watched a baby breathe? You'll notice that their belly expands with each breath. This is how humans are supposed to breathe, from the diaphragm. The baby's diaphragm is creating a suction that pulls oxygen into the lungs.
Yet even though we breathe non-stop every day all day, most people have forgotten how to breathe properly.
As we get older, many of us unconsciously switch from natural deep diaphragm breathing to shallow chest breathing.
To experience diaphragmatic breathing, place your hand on your waist. Take a deep breath and expand your belly; your hand should move outward as you inhale and inward as you exhale. If you practice this, you will find that it gets easier and easier to take deep, full breaths from your diaphragm.
Yet even though we breathe non-stop every day all day, most people have forgotten how to breathe properly.
As we get older, many of us unconsciously switch from natural deep diaphragm breathing to shallow chest breathing.
To experience diaphragmatic breathing, place your hand on your waist. Take a deep breath and expand your belly; your hand should move outward as you inhale and inward as you exhale. If you practice this, you will find that it gets easier and easier to take deep, full breaths from your diaphragm.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Your most important choice
What is the one thing that would truly make you happy? It might seem like an easy question when your mind immediately yells out 'money' or 'a better job'. But deep down what are you seeking?
Could it be peace of mind?
After all, feeling happy is a mental thing. In fact feeling anything is a mind thing sparked by our response to events around us and the thoughts we think.
It begins with accepting yourself, your life, and your circumstances. Then making choices to focus on the positive, your hopes and dreams and refusing to entertain fearful thoughts. Back that up with positive action to keep you busy working toward what you want rather than trying to avoid what you don't want.
During this life you'll have many hard days - long work days, sleepless nights, worrying about the future, etc. Where you put your focus is your most important choice. This week, think about the joys of your life. Find creative ways to enjoy the little bumps in the road.
Could it be peace of mind?
After all, feeling happy is a mental thing. In fact feeling anything is a mind thing sparked by our response to events around us and the thoughts we think.
It begins with accepting yourself, your life, and your circumstances. Then making choices to focus on the positive, your hopes and dreams and refusing to entertain fearful thoughts. Back that up with positive action to keep you busy working toward what you want rather than trying to avoid what you don't want.
During this life you'll have many hard days - long work days, sleepless nights, worrying about the future, etc. Where you put your focus is your most important choice. This week, think about the joys of your life. Find creative ways to enjoy the little bumps in the road.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Breathe deeply
You can live without sunlight for years, without food for weeks, without water for days, but without oxygen, you will die in a matter of minutes.
There’s no doubt oxygen is life. Your body runs on oxygen. The more oxygen you put into your lungs, the more energy you will have. To have a healthy body that is full of energy, one of the things you can do is develop the habit of deep breathing.
Most people only breathe into the upper part of their lungs. Notice how you breathe. You will probably find each breath is fairly shallow.
So make a conscious effort to breathe more deeply and you'll get:
* More energy
* Less stress
* Stronger immune system
* Better mood
* Improved quality of your blood
* Better elimination of toxins
* Rejuvenated glands
* Better posture
Go on, take a big deep breath now.
There’s no doubt oxygen is life. Your body runs on oxygen. The more oxygen you put into your lungs, the more energy you will have. To have a healthy body that is full of energy, one of the things you can do is develop the habit of deep breathing.
Most people only breathe into the upper part of their lungs. Notice how you breathe. You will probably find each breath is fairly shallow.
So make a conscious effort to breathe more deeply and you'll get:
* More energy
* Less stress
* Stronger immune system
* Better mood
* Improved quality of your blood
* Better elimination of toxins
* Rejuvenated glands
* Better posture
Go on, take a big deep breath now.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Happiness
"A great obstacle to happiness is expecting too much happiness."- Bernard de Fontanelle, French writer.
We’re always looking for happiness aren’t we?
Most of the time we think of it as something 'out there' to be found. Happiness is really just a state of mind, not a way of life or a destination that you'll reach one day. Bumps in the road of life are to be expected, and we mustn't let them ruin our days.
A typical pattern of thinking is that if a combination of factors would just fall into place THEN we would finally be happy. But in reality satisfaction can only come from within. It is a mental game played within your head between your hopes and your fears.
When you let the fears win you are unhappy. When your hopes and sense that everything will be okay wins, you find happiness and peace of mind. So refuse to even contemplate your fears and focus instead on believing that you'll be okay.
We’re always looking for happiness aren’t we?
Most of the time we think of it as something 'out there' to be found. Happiness is really just a state of mind, not a way of life or a destination that you'll reach one day. Bumps in the road of life are to be expected, and we mustn't let them ruin our days.
A typical pattern of thinking is that if a combination of factors would just fall into place THEN we would finally be happy. But in reality satisfaction can only come from within. It is a mental game played within your head between your hopes and your fears.
When you let the fears win you are unhappy. When your hopes and sense that everything will be okay wins, you find happiness and peace of mind. So refuse to even contemplate your fears and focus instead on believing that you'll be okay.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Amazing mind
The Phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan miund.
Acordnig to rscheerchers at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy , it denos't
mtater in waht oredr the ltetres in a wrod are, the olny ipnoatmt
tihng is taht the frist and lsat leteer be in the rghit pclae.
The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a
porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by
istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Amzanig huh?
Acordnig to rscheerchers at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy , it denos't
mtater in waht oredr the ltetres in a wrod are, the olny ipnoatmt
tihng is taht the frist and lsat leteer be in the rghit pclae.
The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a
porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by
istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Amzanig huh?
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Father's Day
Happy Father's Day guys.
What a great opportunity to remind yourself of the reasons why you strive for something better. Whether it's a better body, a better income, a better life in whatever way, the emotional reasons why are most important.
And this is also a good time to contemplate the relationships in your life. Living is really all about relationships. Do what you can to positively add to yours today, or repair any that are strained or damaged. Don't wait till it's too late.
My daughters often make their own cards to me. I treasure them more than any bought ones I've ever received. And my daughters are in their twenties!! Somtimes they even make up little booklets. They're priceless. Make it a great day fellas.
What a great opportunity to remind yourself of the reasons why you strive for something better. Whether it's a better body, a better income, a better life in whatever way, the emotional reasons why are most important.
And this is also a good time to contemplate the relationships in your life. Living is really all about relationships. Do what you can to positively add to yours today, or repair any that are strained or damaged. Don't wait till it's too late.
My daughters often make their own cards to me. I treasure them more than any bought ones I've ever received. And my daughters are in their twenties!! Somtimes they even make up little booklets. They're priceless. Make it a great day fellas.
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