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Have Patience
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew. ~ Saint Francis de Sales (1567 - 1622) [Source] In this busy era, everyone is rushing all over. Sometimes, in the process of rushing, we forget. Patience is something that we lose over the time with computers gearing for faster processors and more memory added to handle the load. With faster technology, we get things done. When it comes to people, we tend to apply the ...
Where is Your Happy Place?
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. ~ Andrew Carnegie [Source] There is a Happy Place for everyone when they need some cheering up. For some, it's their warm haven; the bedroom. For others, it could be the sea whereby the sound of the waves crashing upon the sands soothes their moods and feel their emotions subsiding to a still before taking the next course of action. The Happy Place can be a state of the mind that puts us at ease and able to take up the challenges ...
What Are You Rushing For?
Over the years, many have been drawn into the corporate world in order to survive. Have enough to feed the family and perhaps a vacation once every 3 years. With the years of being trained to take the public transport and squeeze into the crowded train or bus, one might have forgotten something, or rather someone. That someone is self. Although this was posted 10 years ago on Oprah, it's still the same. Nothing has changed much. We go through the same process day after day, month after month and year after year while hoping for someone to show us a ...
How Much Time Do You Have Left to Trade for Money?
Time is money. ~ Benjamin Franklin [Source] It is critical to have money when it comes to food and basic necessities. Without money, we can't do anything, perhaps we used to be able to forage for food but with urbanisation overtaking the forests, we are left with one choice. That is to spend the money, no matter what the amount, on food and transport. The prices for food and transport are something that we have absolutely no control over. That's why we are trading our time for money by working for someone whom we may not like. It is a well-known fact ...
Are You a Zombie in Life?
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.~ Howard Thurman [Source] There is so much more to life than we see in our own world that we prefer to see. Maybe it's the mission in life that we are missing. It's amazing how game developers keep coming out with objectives to achieve in games. By playing the games, we have something to work towards. How about our lives then? What's our purpose in life? Are we walking zombies running in the rat race ...
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Life With Breast Cancer Published on Monday, October 13, 2008 by Optimist
October is the pink month and also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Foo Thoughts has dedicated this post to a lady who has survived breast cancer. She is Ellen-Kathy. photo credit: shorty76 Notable Reads Dark Thoughts About Cancer High Insurance Costs Mean No Vacation...
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Frustrations Abound Us Published on Thursday, October 9, 2008 by Optimist
My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual. ~ Phyllis Diller ~ [Source] photo credit: Adam Tinworth We are frustrated when things don't go... -
Great Management Published on Monday, October 6, 2008 by Optimist
We need to manage at times in our lives. Not everyone will be able to manage successfully but we do learn from mistakes. Check out Great Management where you get tips in your career and life. Notable Reads Conquer The Fear of Public Speaking Enhance Your Chance for Success Are Y... -
Worry is A Part of Life
Published on Thursday, October 2, 2008 by Optimist
When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened ~ Winston Churchill ~ [Source] photo credit: thinboyfatter Parents worry about their children's health... -
The Golden Pencil Published on Monday, September 29, 2008 by Optimist
Freelance writers will appreciate the resources and tips that Anne at The Golden Pencil dishes out. She even tries to post up freelance jobs for writers as regularly as possible too. Notable Reads 31 Days of Freelance Writing Tips - A treasure trove indeed. One Approach to Managin... -
Life’s Purpose Published on Thursday, September 25, 2008 by Optimist
Purpose is what gives life a meaning. ~ Charles H. Perkhurst ~ [Source] Life can be as routine as you plan or as exciting as you want it to be. It doesn't mean trying out drugs or smoke as much as you like. It doesn't mean partying every night till the break of dawn. It doesn't mean bre... -
Steve Pavlina: Personal Development... Published on Monday, September 22, 2008 by Optimist
Steve Pavlina writes about personal development. Personal development takes time and isn't for those who want quick results. Notable Reads Habit Change is Like Chess Too Many Interest to Commit Skill Life Coaching How to Beat Competition How to Build a Successful Online Bu... -
The Perfect One Published on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Optimist
Image via Wikipedia Done is better than perfect. ~ Scott Allen ~ [Source] There is a song that you have in your head. As a song writer, you want that song to be perfect and accepted by the mass. You have written the song and the lyrics. You play it but feel it isn't that good yet. Y... -
CopyBlogger Published on Monday, September 15, 2008 by Optimist
Image via Wikipedia CopyBlogger is well-known for straightforward tips on how to write better and efficiently. There are also tips on how to be productive even during your down times. Notable Reads The Two Most Important Words in Blogging 10 Effective Ways to Get more Blog Sub... -
Are You A Green-Eyed Monster?
Published on Friday, September 12, 2008 by Optimist
O! beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. ~ William Shakespeare ~ [Source] photo credit: Thuy Pham Jealousy is something that occurs in our lives. When someone of the same age as you gets mentioned in the papers for doing som...
