A Personal Visit to Someone Who is Down Can Work Miracles
Recently, I called a friend of mine who had been experiencing health issues for several weeks. When he answered his phone, he sounded like he was not doing well at all.
Don’t Let Other People Talk You Out of Your Dream
Sometimes, when you share a dream that you’re excited about with those around you, you’ll find their responses to be less than encouraging. For example, if you’re thinking about changing careers, starting your own business or going after a promotion, some of your friends and colleagues may try to talk you out of it by saying things like: “Are you sure you want to do that?”
Being Kind to People on the Phone Can Make Your Life Much Easier
The auger in the ice maker in my refrigerator broke a while ago. I spoke with some people who know this business and they said I needed to purchase an ice bucket and auger assembly replacement, remove the old assembly and install the new one.
We Need to Spend More Time Listening to Each Other
Many of us are very busy–so much so, that we don’t want to take the time to let those people in our lives share their stories with us. The problem with this is that all of us need opportunities to share our stories–our joys, problems, and sorrows–with someone who cares. Being able to share our stories is what helps to keep us on an even keel emotionally.
Performing Simple Acts of Kindness is a Low-Cost Treatment for Depression
According to an article by Dennis Thompson of HealthDay which appeared in the Arizona Republic, a growing body of research shows that performing simple acts of kindness like helping someone with their groceries, writing a thank-you note or even counting our blessings can serve as a low-cost treatment for depression.
We Can All Mend the Part of the World That’s Within our Reach
There’s so much in our world that needs fixing that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and wonder if it’s actually possible for us to make a difference.
An Open Mind is Necessary for Us to Learn and Grow
I came across the following quote on Facebook: “Cheers to all the people who can change their minds when presented with information that contradicts their beliefs.” This is what having an open mind is all about-a willingness to consider new information, fresh ideas, and new ways of doing things even if they run counter to your beliefs.
How You Treat Others Tells the World Who You Really Are
I came across the following quote on Facebook that caused me to stop and think: “No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all.” In other words, how you treat others tells those around you who you really are.
Six Things Mentally Strong People Do
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook. I think it’s sound advice for living your life fully, comfortably, and successfully. They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They embrace change. They welcome challenges. They stay happy. They don’t waste energy on things they can’t control. They are kind, fair and…
Vision Plus Action Equals Success
Succeeding at a high level requires two essential ingredients: vision and action. Vision is the picture in your mind of the future you want to create or the dream you want to come true. If you read the biography of any highly successful person, you’ll find their journey to success started with a clear vision…