Xmas
Day is a time for celebration with family and friends. Xmas is also a time for
Celebration and to give thanks.
I
know I have a lot to be thankful for, we are at home, Colleen is recovering and
is about 99% of her old self. The other 1% is due to a lack of energy. She
still has no recollection of her time at the Alfred and only remembers about
one week at the Caulfield.
While
in Australia, I had time to rethink old habits and to think about what is
important. I realized that over time, attitudes become habitual. Because of
this, they can take a bit of effort to change, but such work is well worth your
time!
Try
these techniques to bring greater happiness and success into your life:
1.
Start
each day by making a mental list of things you're thankful for. You
can do this while you are lying in bed just before you get up, in the shower,
or while driving to work. This simple mental exercise will adjust your focus to
the good things that you already have.
2 Love
life, not stuff Do
you feel that having more possessions will make you happy? What usually happens
is that, after you acquire something, it never seems to mean as much to you as
you thought it would. After the newness wears off, you are back to wanting some
more new stuff!
a.
Therefore,
the joy in most new possessions is temporary, at best, and leads to more
"wanting." The quality of your life itself is what will bring you the
most happiness, not the quantity or quality of your stuff.
b.
Spend
some time each day doing what you love.
c.
Build
meaningful relationships that uplift you.
d.
Take
action to create a life filled with what truly means the most to you.
3.
Be
patient.
Our society has trained us to be in a hurry and expect immediate gratification.
However, some of the great things in life take time to bring to fruition.
a.
Enjoy
the process of creating the life you desire. Each day will bring you one-step
closer. Being impatient tends to push your goals farther away.
4.
Believe
in yourself. Life
is much more pleasant when you have faith in yourself. Remember: You have
already done things that are much more difficult than just about anything you
may still wish to accomplish. Therefore, you know you can achieve your plans.
a.
Consider
learning to walk. How many times does a baby fall before they finally can stand
up unassisted, let alone walk? In addition, we keep learning more over time.
Even a 10-year old does not walk as well as a 30-year old. It takes many years
of practice.
b.
How
many times are you willing to fall down and get back up now? When you believe
in yourself and expect success, you are more likely to succeed. Your upbeat
attitude will lead you to seek solutions to your challenges until you reach
your goal.
5.
Sometimes
being smart is sufficient. We
often believe that everything worthwhile requires a lot of work. However, many
times, approaching challenges by working smart instead of working hard can save
a lot of time and grief.
a.
Sit
down and reflect on your situation from the perspective that there is a
simple solution to each challenge. You might be surprised how clever you can be
if you make an effort to find an easy but satisfactory solution.
6.
There
is no such thing as failure.
Each time your plans fall short, analyze where they went wrong, learn from
the experience, and continue moving forward.
a.
When
you "fail," all you have really done is discovered
an ineffective way of trying to do something. That is all. The knowledge
gained only makes you more capable in the future.
b.
Adjusting
your attitude and making the changes permanent will take some work, but
this effort pays off. Your attitude affects your perspective, what you notice,
and what you fail to notice is influenced by your attitude. Therefore, by
adjusting your attitude, you can shift your whole reality!
c.
Examine
the attitudes you already hold that may be limiting your life and
happiness. What perspectives and beliefs would serve you better
Use
the above ideas to start the process of adjusting those ineffective
attitudes today for a happier tomorrow.
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