HOW TO HAVE A MORE FULFILLED LIFE: POINTS TO PONDER

You will find little fulfillment in life if your goal is to survive. You will find greater fulfillment when you find something to live for. Fulfillment comes when you seek and discover life-changing experiences that help you grow as a person and stretch your boundaries mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually. Fulfillment is not merely something to be achieved but to be experienced by doing good. You increase your chances for fulfillment when you exercise discipline in your life to ensure that your priorities reflect your values. Perhaps the greatest secret to living a happy fulfilled life is to have a … Continue reading HOW TO HAVE A MORE FULFILLED LIFE: POINTS TO PONDER

WHAT A HUMMINGBIRD CAN TEACH YOU – LESSONS ABOUT LIFE

The hummingbirds are beautiful and fascinating to watch. Just like all of Nature, they teach us lessons about life. Here are a few lessons from hummingbirds. Each day, focus on sipping life’s sweet nectar. Enjoy every sweet moment. You are beautiful. Let your true colors shine. Be colorful. Don’t let your feathers get easily ruffled. Life is too short. Sometimes you have to “just wing it. And that’s okay. Just do it! Good things really do come in small packages. Enjoy the little things in life. Feather your nest with good friendships. Dream big. Fly high. The sky’s the limit. … Continue reading WHAT A HUMMINGBIRD CAN TEACH YOU – LESSONS ABOUT LIFE

7 REASONS WHY LOVE IS SO IMPORTANT

Love makes you feel connected to another person.To love another person and have that person love you back affects your whole outlook on life in a positive, profound way. This includes all forms of love: friendship, romantic, familial. Love makes you feel as if you can do anything.It gives you courage to try things you didn’t think you were able to do or didn’t think yo even wanted to do. You feel motivated to improve your life, set goals, accomplish new things. Love inspires you.Love makes you come alive and gives you a bright, optimistic attitude. It fills you with … Continue reading 7 REASONS WHY LOVE IS SO IMPORTANT

HOW TO BE A WINNER EVERY TIME

Winning always begins with attitude. Right from the start, your outlook is positive because you know you’re going to be a winner regardless of the results. You realize that winning is important but even more important is effort. If you work hard and give your very best effort, you will, without question, be a winner. Winning is not about winning. It’s about wanting to win. It’s about desire. It’s about determination. It’s about being motivated to reach the finish line. It’s about not giving up. It’s about falling down, getting back up, and having the courage to keep on going. … Continue reading HOW TO BE A WINNER EVERY TIME

WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

Deep within you lies a fire and the smallest spark will ignite that fire. It only takes one small spark. But when that fire ignites….POOF! POW! Your whole being will change. You will come alive. You will see things differently. Suddenly everything will seem possible. And if you listen carefully, you will hear that fire deep within you whispering softly, “Good things can happen. Things can be different. There’s hope. Your whole life can light up. It can change. Believe that things are possible because they are. But you must light the fire that’s within you. It’s up to YOU … Continue reading WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

Our life can get so busy and complicated that we feel guilty if we stop and do nothing. Ever feel that way? If so, keep this list handy and read it the moment you start feeling guilty about doing nothing. Happiness is doing nothing and then resting afterwards. It’s better to be doing nothing than busy and still doing nothing. Some say nothing is impossible. Prove them wrong. Some say doing nothing gets you nothing. Don’t let them know it gets you joy. Let people know how difficult it is for you to do nothing because you never know when … Continue reading BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

AVOID USING THESE WORDS: THEY’VE LOST THEIR MEANING

Some words are so overused in today’s society that they have lost their meaning. Rather than find a better choice of words, people use the same words over and over. They are words that people find quick and easy to use because everyone is using them. However, they’re so trite and overused that they add nothing to what one is expressing. Here are 10 very overused words. Avoid using them. Get creative and discover some new words to use that better express what you want to say. COOL – This word stopped being “cool” in the ‘90s. REALLY? – This … Continue reading AVOID USING THESE WORDS: THEY’VE LOST THEIR MEANING

HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

Humility is one of the most appreciated and admired qualities in individuals. People are drawn to individuals who are secure within themselves and have no need to be boastful. Rather than flaunt and brag about what they have done, humble individuals let their actions speak for themselves. If you would like to be more humble (And who doesn’t need a little more humility?), here are 10 things you can do: Be willing to put others first. Take the time to be considerate and listen to others. Never dominate conversations. Have the courage to say what’s on your mind but do … Continue reading HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT

Fear exists to keep you safe. It’s a tool you can use to make better decisions. It isn’t designed to make you inactive but to help you get the results you want. So embrace fear as something your brain is telling you there is something significant for you to overcome. It helps to name your fear, to clearly identify it. Know exactly what it is you fear. Talking with others about what it is you fear helps you put into words why you are afraid. The more you can verbalize your fear the more you can face it. Ignoring fear … Continue reading 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT

12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

1. You were fearfully and wonderfully made – you are special.2. You can’t change the past so let go and move on.3. Everyone’s journey is different – choose the road less taken.4. Happiness is found within – it’s a choice you make.5. Never let other people’s opinions determine yours.6. Never stop dreaming – dreams give your life purpose.7. Always maintain healthy boundaries – stand up for yourself.8. Treat others the ways you want to be treated.9. Life is a gift – appreciate it and give it your best effort.10. Love and be kind to others.11. Love yourself and celebrate often … Continue reading 12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER