Smiles and Laughter Can Lighten a Dark Mood
When I got back to the car, I told my wife, Marcia, about the sign and how I thought it would make a good Weekly Reminder. She said, “Where’s your hook?
Embracing Change Can Lead to Happiness
The following quote from Quotes Café puts embracing change into perspective: “Change can be scary, but it’s a necessary part of growth and progress. Embrace new opportunities and challenges as they rise and see them as opportunities to learn and grow. With a positive attitude and an open mind, change can be a source of…
How to Experience True Freedom
True freedom comes when we stop worrying about what other people think of us. Many of us worry way too much about what others think which can lead to mental health issues and lower our self-esteem.
Saying Yes to Growth Experiences Will Make You a Stronger Person
Growth experiences—those journeys into the difficult and unfamiliar—are often challenging and sometimes painful. This is why many people choose to avoid them—they prefer to stay within the friendly confines of their “comfort zone.”
The Secret to Making a Difference in Other People’s Lives
Author, Mandy Hale put it this way: “To make a difference in someone’s life, you do not have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect.
How to Make the Most of Your Travels
I was watching an interesting travel program recently. At the end of the show, the host said, “If you want to get the most out of your travels, remember to keep an open mind and enjoy the scenery.”
Love is the Difference Maker in Business and in Life
For the past ten or so years, I have been watching a television program that features three successful restaurants during each show.
Making the Most Out of Brightening Other People’s Days
Brightening other people’s days often involves gestures of kindness like smiling or saying something positive to them. This makes them feel good and puts them in a positive frame of mind. But, if you really want to make the most out of brightening someone’s day, it’s important that your gestures of kindness don’t come across as a monologue; where you smile, say something positive and then move on.
People Remember Your Successes; They Don’t Remember Your Failures
Legendary baseball player, Babe Ruth, struck out 1,330 times during his Major League career, but he’s not remembered for that.
Meaningful Ways for Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Over the years, I have been asked the following question many times: “What are some meaningful things I can do to that will enable me to step out of my comfort zone and expand my horizons?”