You Are Special
Your presence, is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be, what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you, are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams, are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important, to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy, than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember, that a little love goes a long way.
Remember, that a lot of love goes forever.
Remember, that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures, are people... together.
Realize, that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things, in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time, to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget....
For even a day....
How very special you are.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Improve Your Self-Esteem
Ten Tips to Improve Your Self-Esteem
By Kevin Sinclair
The best way to improve your life and earn the respect of others is to improve your self-esteem. This is not a very difficult task. All that it needs is good guidance. Here are ten tips that can happen when you improve your self--esteem.
1. Surround yourself with people who are positive and supportive.
Stay away from friends who are cynical and negative. This will generate a huge swell of positive feelings in you. You will respect yourself more, and your self-esteem will grow.
2. Be clear about what you want to achieve in life.
Set goals, and work for their achievement. To make your task easier, break your main goal into several smaller goals which are relatively easier to achieve. This will make the task of reaching your main goals seem easier. It will also give you a feeling of satisfaction whenever you achieve one of the smaller goals.
3. Always be positive about yourself.
Keep reminding yourself about your good qualities, your accomplishments and how you help your family, friends, others and yourself. Don't make the mistake of brooding over negative things, and never put yourself down.
4. Develop the ability to accept criticism about yourself, without getting upset or defensive. This will help you eliminate your weaknesses one by one. However, make sure that the criticism is constructive. Don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed by criticism that is cynical or meant to lower your self-esteem. This will be a great mistake, and do irreparable damage to your self-esteem.
5. We all need to accept the fact that we will fail from time to time.
We should not let it get us down or to have too much of a negative effect on us. We should think that as we have not been successful this time we will succeed the next time. This will help us to pull ourselves together and move on. Such an attitude will help us overcome the most difficult conditions.
6. Never compare yourself with others.
This is the easiest way to feel inferior and lose self-esteem. It is much better to rate yourself on your achievements. Such an approach will give you self-confidence. At the same time it will make you feel better when dealing with your peer group.
7. Never put yourself down.
Failures are like parasites. If you allow them to grow they will eat away your self-confidence, self-respect and self-esteem. The best is to push negative thoughts out of your mind, if you want others to treat you with respect. This can only happen when you project a positive exterior, even in most adverse situations. Make it a point to filter out all self-criticism.
8. Don't give in to bullies in your place of work or in your personal life.
You must learn to stand up to them. This can only happen if you are assertive about your rights. Of course, this does not mean that you should pick up physical battles to make your point. On the contrary, you should exercise restraint and make your point in a dignified manner. This will not only make others treat you with respect but also increase your self-esteem.
9. You may be self-conscious and because of this you may avoid talking to groups of people.
Try to approach groups of people and introduce yourself to them. Ask them questions about themselves and try to be genuinely interested in the answers. Listen carefully and attentively to what they say and respond to show your interest. Interacting with people will make you feel more relaxed. You will realize that it is easy to speak to groups of people and to relax by concentrating on what others are saying, rather than on yourself.
10. Self-esteem is really all about how good you feel about yourself.
A lazy person or a poorly groomed person will always feel inferior to a confident, smart individual. So, you need to take good care of your body. Remember, a healthy body is essential for a healthy mind.
By Kevin Sinclair
The best way to improve your life and earn the respect of others is to improve your self-esteem. This is not a very difficult task. All that it needs is good guidance. Here are ten tips that can happen when you improve your self--esteem.
1. Surround yourself with people who are positive and supportive.
Stay away from friends who are cynical and negative. This will generate a huge swell of positive feelings in you. You will respect yourself more, and your self-esteem will grow.
2. Be clear about what you want to achieve in life.
Set goals, and work for their achievement. To make your task easier, break your main goal into several smaller goals which are relatively easier to achieve. This will make the task of reaching your main goals seem easier. It will also give you a feeling of satisfaction whenever you achieve one of the smaller goals.
3. Always be positive about yourself.
Keep reminding yourself about your good qualities, your accomplishments and how you help your family, friends, others and yourself. Don't make the mistake of brooding over negative things, and never put yourself down.
4. Develop the ability to accept criticism about yourself, without getting upset or defensive. This will help you eliminate your weaknesses one by one. However, make sure that the criticism is constructive. Don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed by criticism that is cynical or meant to lower your self-esteem. This will be a great mistake, and do irreparable damage to your self-esteem.
5. We all need to accept the fact that we will fail from time to time.
We should not let it get us down or to have too much of a negative effect on us. We should think that as we have not been successful this time we will succeed the next time. This will help us to pull ourselves together and move on. Such an attitude will help us overcome the most difficult conditions.
6. Never compare yourself with others.
This is the easiest way to feel inferior and lose self-esteem. It is much better to rate yourself on your achievements. Such an approach will give you self-confidence. At the same time it will make you feel better when dealing with your peer group.
7. Never put yourself down.
Failures are like parasites. If you allow them to grow they will eat away your self-confidence, self-respect and self-esteem. The best is to push negative thoughts out of your mind, if you want others to treat you with respect. This can only happen when you project a positive exterior, even in most adverse situations. Make it a point to filter out all self-criticism.
8. Don't give in to bullies in your place of work or in your personal life.
You must learn to stand up to them. This can only happen if you are assertive about your rights. Of course, this does not mean that you should pick up physical battles to make your point. On the contrary, you should exercise restraint and make your point in a dignified manner. This will not only make others treat you with respect but also increase your self-esteem.
9. You may be self-conscious and because of this you may avoid talking to groups of people.
Try to approach groups of people and introduce yourself to them. Ask them questions about themselves and try to be genuinely interested in the answers. Listen carefully and attentively to what they say and respond to show your interest. Interacting with people will make you feel more relaxed. You will realize that it is easy to speak to groups of people and to relax by concentrating on what others are saying, rather than on yourself.
10. Self-esteem is really all about how good you feel about yourself.
A lazy person or a poorly groomed person will always feel inferior to a confident, smart individual. So, you need to take good care of your body. Remember, a healthy body is essential for a healthy mind.
Friday, July 06, 2007
You Can Achieve Success....
When you plan and prepare carefully, you can legitimately expect to have success in your efforts. When you recognize and develop the winning qualities that you were born with, the winner you were born to be emerges.
When you plan and prepare to make a sale, for example, you can legitimately expect to make a sale. Although not all your expectations are going to come to pass, you give yourself an infinitely better chance of succeeding by taking the proper steps. Regardless of your goal--losing weight, making more sales, furthering your education, earning a promotion, saving money for a new home or an exotic vacation--you can expect to achieve your goal if you plan and prepare for it.
Also understand that the path from where you are to where you want to be is not always smooth and straight. The reason for the twists and bumps is simple, and it has nothing to do with you. It has more to do with the fact that not everyone is as interested in your success as you are. Some people may accidentally hinder your efforts; others who are in competition with you and have little or no integrity may try to sabotage your efforts.
Keep in mind, though, that when you hit those roadblocks; your character, commitment, and attitude are the determining factors in your success.
Carefully review your plan of action, seek wise counsel, and be particularly careful to feed your mind with good information. An optimistic, positive mind is far more likely to come up with creative solutions than a mind that dwells on setbacks and difficulties.
Bottom line: expect success and you can achieve it!
-Zig Ziglar.
When you plan and prepare to make a sale, for example, you can legitimately expect to make a sale. Although not all your expectations are going to come to pass, you give yourself an infinitely better chance of succeeding by taking the proper steps. Regardless of your goal--losing weight, making more sales, furthering your education, earning a promotion, saving money for a new home or an exotic vacation--you can expect to achieve your goal if you plan and prepare for it.
Also understand that the path from where you are to where you want to be is not always smooth and straight. The reason for the twists and bumps is simple, and it has nothing to do with you. It has more to do with the fact that not everyone is as interested in your success as you are. Some people may accidentally hinder your efforts; others who are in competition with you and have little or no integrity may try to sabotage your efforts.
Keep in mind, though, that when you hit those roadblocks; your character, commitment, and attitude are the determining factors in your success.
Carefully review your plan of action, seek wise counsel, and be particularly careful to feed your mind with good information. An optimistic, positive mind is far more likely to come up with creative solutions than a mind that dwells on setbacks and difficulties.
Bottom line: expect success and you can achieve it!
-Zig Ziglar.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Good Attitude
One day President Thomas Jefferson and a group of companions were traveling across the country on horseback. They came to a river that had overflowed its banks because of a recent downpour. The river had washed away the bridge so each rider was forced to cross it on horseback, fighting for his life against the currents. This caused a traveler who was not part of the group to step aside and watch. After several riders had plunged in and made it to the other side, the stranger asked if President Jefferson would carry him across. The President agreed without hesitation. So the man climbed on and the two of them made it safely to the other side.
As the stranger slid off the horse onto dry ground, one of Jefferson's companions asked, "Why did you select the President?" The man was shocked and admitted he'd no idea that it was the President who'd helped him. "All I know," he said, "is that on some of your faces was written the answer 'no,' and on some was written the answer 'yes.' His was a 'yes' face."
A good attitude has a "yes" face. Try to remember that and put on your "yes" face today…..
As the stranger slid off the horse onto dry ground, one of Jefferson's companions asked, "Why did you select the President?" The man was shocked and admitted he'd no idea that it was the President who'd helped him. "All I know," he said, "is that on some of your faces was written the answer 'no,' and on some was written the answer 'yes.' His was a 'yes' face."
A good attitude has a "yes" face. Try to remember that and put on your "yes" face today…..
Friday, June 29, 2007
Stay Within Yourself !!
The Never Ending Night
Author: Dan Harris
A man walked all through the night, searching for himself. He looked up to the sky asking the Lord, "What should I do?"
The Lord replied, "My beautiful child, it is not me you need to find, it is yourself".
This frustrated the man; he looked to the ground and kept walking. His feet were sore and swollen and he was very tired, but he walked on. He came upon a huge canyon he wanted to cross, but there was no bridge.
He looked to the sky again, asking the Lord, "How am I supposed to cross this canyon?"
The Lord replied, "My dear, dear son; I know your feet are sore. I also know you're tired. But if you want to cross this canyon, you will have to walk to the bottom and up the other side."
This really frustrated the man. He cursed the Lord for not helping him. The Lord replied, "Son, it is men like you that have no courage or will to walk. You expect me to carry you. Well, my son, I will walk with you not carry you. I will guide you, not take you, for it is you who has to find yourself, so take my hand and walk on."
The man walked all through the night with no strength at all, but now he had courage.
The man looked to the Lord and said, "Lord, it has been many nights, but I now see the sun. It is now that I am at peace with myself."
The Lord replied, "My beautiful child, you have faced many challenges on your journey and overcame each of them. You have found what you are looking for; be free and sound, stay within yourself."
Author: Dan Harris
A man walked all through the night, searching for himself. He looked up to the sky asking the Lord, "What should I do?"
The Lord replied, "My beautiful child, it is not me you need to find, it is yourself".
This frustrated the man; he looked to the ground and kept walking. His feet were sore and swollen and he was very tired, but he walked on. He came upon a huge canyon he wanted to cross, but there was no bridge.
He looked to the sky again, asking the Lord, "How am I supposed to cross this canyon?"
The Lord replied, "My dear, dear son; I know your feet are sore. I also know you're tired. But if you want to cross this canyon, you will have to walk to the bottom and up the other side."
This really frustrated the man. He cursed the Lord for not helping him. The Lord replied, "Son, it is men like you that have no courage or will to walk. You expect me to carry you. Well, my son, I will walk with you not carry you. I will guide you, not take you, for it is you who has to find yourself, so take my hand and walk on."
The man walked all through the night with no strength at all, but now he had courage.
The man looked to the Lord and said, "Lord, it has been many nights, but I now see the sun. It is now that I am at peace with myself."
The Lord replied, "My beautiful child, you have faced many challenges on your journey and overcame each of them. You have found what you are looking for; be free and sound, stay within yourself."
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Never Say NO !!!
There is no such thing as 'no chance'.
Don't think about the things you can't do.
Think about the things you can do.
No matter what the level of your ability is,
you have more potential than you can ever use in a lifetime.
You have powers you never dreamed of.
You can do things you never thought you could do.
There are no limitations to what you can do
except the limitations of your own mind.
Your range of available choices right now is limitless.
Look at things as they can be.
Don't think about the things you can't do.
Think about the things you can do.
No matter what the level of your ability is,
you have more potential than you can ever use in a lifetime.
You have powers you never dreamed of.
You can do things you never thought you could do.
There are no limitations to what you can do
except the limitations of your own mind.
Your range of available choices right now is limitless.
Look at things as they can be.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
We Want More...
"Would you like more?" the waitress asked the man.
"More is a place I long to be," he replied.
She stood there holding the coffee pot not sure if that was the answer she was looking for.
He put his head down and she walked away shaking her's.
Sitting across the aisle from him, my curiosity urged me to ask, "Where is this place called more?"
With his head still bowed he replied, "I'm not really sure but I'll know when I get there."
"What is it you want more of?" I asked.
He paused for a moment and replied, "More of what God wants for me and less of what the world thinks I should have."
"God wants for you to be happy. Are you happy?" I asked.
"Yes, for the most part."
"God wants for you to love him. Do you?"
"Yes, I do," he said without hesitation.
"God, wants you to appreciate this life He has given you. Do you appreciate it?"
"Certainly."
"Then know that God wants you to live your life with your head up, eyes wide open and aware that "more" is not a place, it is a gift given to you each day that you live. Everything that is, comes from God. The "more" the world speaks of, has no real value. If you want more of God than stop searching and begin living."
He slowly picked up his head and looked at me.
"My friend, if you want more of God then begin appreciating more of what you already have. He has given us more than we will ever need."
He sat there for a moment. Not getting a response from him, I reached for one of my cards and placed it in front of him:
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."
He then stood up and walked away. He never said a word. I thought perhaps I had overstepped my bounds. Maybe it was not my place to speak to him.
Finishing my breakfast, I headed to the register to pay my bill.
"Someone already paid it," the woman told me.
"Who?"
"He told me to give you this."
She handed me a note scribbled on a napkin.
"Thank you. I couldn't speak with you because I would have burst into tears. What you said was true. I could not see God in my life because I chose not to. All I needed to do was lift my head and open my eyes. By doing that today I know I will indeed see more. I already have. I saw Him in your words."
In search of more? You need not take a step. Lift up your head and open your eyes.
"More is a place I long to be," he replied.
She stood there holding the coffee pot not sure if that was the answer she was looking for.
He put his head down and she walked away shaking her's.
Sitting across the aisle from him, my curiosity urged me to ask, "Where is this place called more?"
With his head still bowed he replied, "I'm not really sure but I'll know when I get there."
"What is it you want more of?" I asked.
He paused for a moment and replied, "More of what God wants for me and less of what the world thinks I should have."
"God wants for you to be happy. Are you happy?" I asked.
"Yes, for the most part."
"God wants for you to love him. Do you?"
"Yes, I do," he said without hesitation.
"God, wants you to appreciate this life He has given you. Do you appreciate it?"
"Certainly."
"Then know that God wants you to live your life with your head up, eyes wide open and aware that "more" is not a place, it is a gift given to you each day that you live. Everything that is, comes from God. The "more" the world speaks of, has no real value. If you want more of God than stop searching and begin living."
He slowly picked up his head and looked at me.
"My friend, if you want more of God then begin appreciating more of what you already have. He has given us more than we will ever need."
He sat there for a moment. Not getting a response from him, I reached for one of my cards and placed it in front of him:
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."
He then stood up and walked away. He never said a word. I thought perhaps I had overstepped my bounds. Maybe it was not my place to speak to him.
Finishing my breakfast, I headed to the register to pay my bill.
"Someone already paid it," the woman told me.
"Who?"
"He told me to give you this."
She handed me a note scribbled on a napkin.
"Thank you. I couldn't speak with you because I would have burst into tears. What you said was true. I could not see God in my life because I chose not to. All I needed to do was lift my head and open my eyes. By doing that today I know I will indeed see more. I already have. I saw Him in your words."
In search of more? You need not take a step. Lift up your head and open your eyes.
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