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Friday, 9 March 2018

Do What Is Right, Not What Is Easy

March 09, 2018 0

It is so important to do what is right, not what is easy, when you believe in something, even when the rest of the world seems against you. Yes, it takes a lot of courage to be in a situation that requires you to stand 'alone.' But why avoid such a confrontation just to feel safe and never live a full life.
 
Where in life do you take the easy or convenient way? Why don't you do what is right in your heart? What kind of investment are you making in you? And what would you do if you were not afraid?
You should keep the last question in mind and use it as your trick for doing the right thing. In life, we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy. But the decision to say yes to a comfort zone and no to getting outside the box affects you more than you can think. It becomes an unconscious and automatic reason to continue behaviors you want to change.
But no matter how frightening, you should know that it is always worth it to do the right thing! There is only one problem with doing what is right; it is often not easy. In fact, it can be challenging. And the truth is that countless of times, we avoid doing the right thing because it is uncomfortable or so hard. On top of that, we might get rejected and even hated for it. Yet, that is what makes the difference between being a lion or a sheep. 
"Life has a way of testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once." - Paulo C.

 our Choice: Right or Easy

But in your everyday life, you are persistently in positions that require you to make choices. Some are nearly automatic while others may need more thought on your part. You can do what is easy first, but then your life will become difficult. However, if you do what is right and hard first, one day your life will get easier.
When you think back on your life, there are times that you made easy or convenient choices, which allowed you to be just an ordinary person. But in truth, when you make such decisions, you find afterward that life sucks. You feel empty, alone, and even cynical. And you often end up having regrets or to start all over again.
So instead, you should look at the circumstances that you want, and if you cannot find them, create them. Go out there into the world and make it happen. It is what I am doing right now. And always remind yourself that you have greatness within you. 
"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for what is right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character." - Margaret C.S.

 Doing What Is Hard

And yes, doing the right thing is never easy. If it were, all of us would do it, and we would live in a perfect world. Sadly, it is not the case. Therefore, I take my hat off to anyone who tries to do the right thing and attempts to make a difference by doing what is hard.
So, do not base your future on where you are now or on your circumstances, but rather understand that it won't stay that way and that one day, it will all come to pass. What is possible for any successful person is also possible for you. It is only a matter of the heart!
As a result, these hard but right moments will help you feel victorious in life. It is not easy, but it will show that you encouraged yourself to make decisions to enlarge your comfort zone to a new and more significant level. And these are the moments that provide you with great reward and allow you to feel that you are on the right path.

Do What Is Right

So, how much time do you work on your dreams each day? In the last 90 days, how many books did you read? In the previous year, what new skill or knowledge have you applied to your life? If I ask, it is because if you want to go to where you want to be, you have to do what is right, and not what is easy. You have to lay one brick at a time, even when you do not feel like it.
As you do it, you might feel like the choice is quite difficult. It may be something which pushes you to reach beyond your current ability and confidence. But you need to feel motivated because it will affect your life and the lives of those you love and care for, often for the better.
If you are truthful with yourself, you know you had the experience of doing what is easy at times in life. It takes courage to do what is right and become who you are. But there is nothing greater than knowing what you want and spending the rest of your natural life going after it. 
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

 Rise Above What Is Easy

So do not be afraid to stand 'alone' and rise above mediocrity and what others think. Listen to your intuition, and choose to do what is right. You should never take the easy road, but rather the correct path, no matter how long you have to travel.
And never be afraid to do what is right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. If you look the other way, you will inflict deep wounds on your soul and live with regrets for the rest of your life. But when you stand up for what you believe in and uphold the truth, you can walk away without remorse, regardless of the outcome. 
"People of character do the right thing even if no one else does, not because they think it will change the world, but because they refuse to be changed by the world." - Michael Josephson

 Tips to Do What Is Right, Not What Is Easy

Nothing happens without some struggle, so look beyond instant gratification and see the big picture. Remember that everything you do today affects who you become tomorrow. Here are some tips to do what is right instead of what is easy.
 Have a traditional 'To Do' list but also a 'To Stop' list which pinpoints what habit you want to break and then commit to replacing it by doing the right thing.
Think about what you would say if you were not afraid. Consider what would make you proud of yourself. It might sound strange at first, but it helps you get over the difficulties you encounter.
Choose what type of person you want to be. Learn to say no to the crowd and what is easy. People may still tempt you at times but stand your ground. Remind yourself that such behaviors are not made by the type of person you want to become.
Push yourself to take the first step or take a risk. Instead of over thinking how a situation might play out, be bold and make the first move. Once you do, the wheels are in motion. Often, it is not the smartest who wins, but the most daring.
Know why you are doing it. Have a purpose. Realize your 'Why.' Why do you want to lose weight? Create a business? Become successful? Then the how will follow.
 "When you do the right things in the right way, you have nothing to lose because you have nothing to fear." - Zig Z.
 Those are some of the tips that can help if you struggle with inspiration to do what is right instead of what is easy. I cannot promise you that it won't feel uncomfortable or painful. But when looking back, you can be proud you stood up for what you believed in, instead of following the crowd. And that is the 'all' point!
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Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Follow Your Dreams - Don't Delay

February 21, 2018 0

Most of us have had dreams for our future, dreams are what gives life-blood to our desires; but how many or us let them dwindle away without fulfilling them?
You may be saying- I'm too busy right now, or I'm to young, too old or too tired, or every other excuse you can think of. You may be feeling too tired or despondent because your life has become dull. It's time to change. Usually we only change direction when something causes us to re-evaluate our lives.
Why are most of us such self-doubters, disbelieving our abilities or doubting our courage.
Hold on to those dreams, don't let them escape, they can fill your days with delight, strengthen your resolve and develop you as a person. They can force you to learn new things and stretch you to limits you didn't know existed.
They will give you frustrating moments, as you strive to accomplish your goals, but also untold satisfaction if you just step out of your comfort zone and experience true living. Don't accept second best just because its easy, strive for what you believe in. Be passionate about your aims. Just do it!
You might be in a boring job, or wishing you could change your career, wishing you could travel the world, or learn to play music or paint. Whatever your dream find a way to pursue it, incorporate it into your life, see what is possible and make plans to include it.
Anthony Robbins suggests the reason people are depressed is because their dream lifestyle, or life plan and reality are poles apart. Try and bring yours closer for a happier future, Maybe you have to re-consider your lifestyle, is it really what you want how can you improve it.
People who live their dreams and fill their days with work they enjoy, don't consider it work, think of actors, sports people, artists, and many others. Believe in yourself and pursue your dreams. Freedom to follow your own path is a desire that many would like to tread. Freedom to make decisions and follow them through.
What would you like to do that you are not doing, search your soul for your true delight. Would you travel, change your career, look for a new job, take up a new sport or hobby. Spice up your life.
Maybe you need extra cash to take the plunge or maybe it is a desire to set up a business or invent something. If you make a plan it may be possible to incorporate it into your life without hurting your loved ones. Talk it through and see what is possible, you may find much of your dream is can be achieved.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Anne_O'Dwyer/1211696

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Friday, 26 January 2018

January 26, 2018 0

5 Powerful Steps to Change Mindset



Productivity is the KEY to succeeding in business as well as in life. Even if you put many hours into your work, if you do so unproductively, then you can expect to achieve poor results, if any results at all. Why is this? Well, let me assure you that you already know the answer.
Productive work requires that you take action while you are in a positive state of mind that perfectly coalesces with the action you are taking. This means that you are laser focused in your mind on the action that you are taking while you are in the process of doing so. Your thoughts are unwavering in their intention to create the best possible creation that you can. You are not distracted, you are not bored, and you are not worrying if you should be taking this action to begin with. Lastly, you are having fun doing what you're doing. It puts a positive twist on your day.
When the actions that you take are accompanied by a negative mindset, your productivity will absolutely go down. This is simply because you will begin thinking about other things. Your attention to your action deteriorates. When this happens, the action that you are taking becomes less powerful, less focused, and less productive. In addition, you have unknowingly begun a negative trend that will directly affect future action in a negative manner. It is simply the way it works. 
There is a certain series of thoughts that we all have going on in our head. These thoughts are different for each of us, but they are very familiar and specific to us. They are familiar because we tend to think them all the time. It is like a movie reel playing the same scenes again and again. Over and over, day after day, we think these same thoughts. When we think unproductive thoughts often, it will cause us to often act in an unproductive manner. The opposite is also true. That is why it is so important to pay attention to your thoughts and take charge of them to fit into your mold of what you really want to be thinking...positive and productive thoughts.
So, when it comes to productivity there is no single thing more important than for you to begin paying attention to what you are thinking while you're taking action. Here are 5 simple and powerful steps for you to take to begin changing your mindset and increasing your productivity.
1. Make A List: Make a list of the unproductive thoughts that you find yourself thinking on a daily basis. Be honest with yourself. Nobody will judge you because nobody other than yourself will see this list. Be thorough and specific.
2. Expand Your List: Take your list of thoughts and expand on each one by asking the following questions: Why do I think this thought? What does this thought do to my overall general attitude? What is a better thought that I can think to replace this one?
3. Burn the Bridges: Put the negative and unproductive thoughts deeply into the past. Realize that you may have had them at one time, but that does not in any way mean that you are destined to have them again. You have the choice of what to think. Make the choice to think positively and productively!
4. Make New Habits: Building new habits is as easy as deciding to do so. A habit is simply a thought translated into action over and over. So to make new habits, take your new and more productive thoughts into mind and act them out. It's that simple.
5. Promise Yourself: Make a promise to yourself that each time you catch yourself thinking one of those negative and unproductive thoughts you will realize it, remember that you've found a way past it, and take the mental action required to again put it in the past, burn the bridge, and rejuvenate the strength of your new, more productive, habit.

By Justin Noertker 
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Justin_Noertker/201637
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Thursday, 25 January 2018

January 25, 2018 0

Change - Mindset Myths


While many of us resist it, change is something that must and will take place. Change is a given because all of life is a constant evolution. Nothing stays the same for indefinite periods of time. And nothing should stay exactly the same. Change is what pushes us to become new and better people over and over again. If change didn't take place, we'd be stagnant creatures, incapable of dealing with problems, issues, and challenges. If change didn't happen, we'd be dull, uninspired, and pretty much dead inside. Change is what helps us feel alive!
Many folks experience a lot of difficulty facing and adjusting to change. Why is that? We have a tough time with change primarily because we focus on several mindset myths that keep us stuck. Do you see yourself in any of the following?

1. I can't change.

Telling yourself that you cannot change blocks your ability to do anything differently from how you do it now. This kind of a mental message puts up a brick wall. Instead of saying that you cannot make changes (change implying something major inside of your head)) why not tell yourself that you are capable of making small shifts? All people are able to step a bit to the right or a bit to the left of what they are currently doing. Here's an example: Rather than continue to conduct weekly two hour staff meetings that require a big time investment for everyone involved, try one hour meetings that cover what's most important.

2. I don't handle change very well.

Whatever we tell ourselves has a way of coming true. If we believe we don't handle change well, we won't. If we believe we do handle change well, we will. Know that there is so much power in the message we play in our minds. How about flipping your negative message to its opposite? Try taping a little card or strip of paper to your bathroom mirror, kitchen cupboard, and car dash board. On these cards write: I am amazed at how well I cope with every change that comes into my life. Read this message aloud multiple times each day to reprogram your brain.

3. Change is bad.

If you tell yourself that change is bad, do you know how that belief developed? Where did this come from? Did you hear your parents and other relatives say it when you were growing up? Did you have a negative experience after making a particular change in your life? Whatever the case, understand that some change is bad and some is good. Each potential change needs to be assessed in terms of its benefits. Ask yourself how making a certain change will create different results from those you are getting now. Will those new results bring you greater happiness, less stress, more productivity, increased efficiency, improved skills? If you can honestly say yes to even several of those pluses, then that particular change may be very good indeed.

4. Change takes too much effort.

There is a price to pay for choosing to avoid change--especially change that really needs to happen. Anything in life worth having is worth the effort you put forth to attain it. Think about all the things you've accomplished. They required effort on your part, didn't they? Earning a college degree takes effort. Marrying and staying married takes effort. Bearing children and raising them takes effort. Getting up in the morning and working a job takes effort. Meeting new friends and maintaining those relationships takes effort. Consciously decide to make the effort to change what isn't serving you at home and at work. Dodging these changes brings misery, unfulfillment, disappointment, even resentment down the road.

5. Change is painful.

Initially, certain changes may in fact be painful: moving away from home for the first time, assuming more financial responsibility in order to start a family, inconveniencing yourself to take care of an ailing parent, starting a brand new job, firing a dead wood employee, giving up substance abuse, leaving a destructive marriage. If you avoid all pain, you don't do anything. Temporary pain can be a forerunner to greater joy and richness in life. That said, not all change is painful. Taking a vacation to a tropical island in the middle of winter is fun, not painful. You change your environment but are not upset by it. Receiving a sizable raise at work is an occasion to celebrate. What a welcome change! Now you can afford that house you've wanted to buy.

6. Change is to be feared.

Fears are generally learned. We really aren't born to be afraid of much that we fear. It's appropriate to fear a stalker or a house fire. It's not appropriate or beneficial to fear many of the changes we experience in our lives. Have you ever been presented with the opportunity to move into a more satisfying job but ended up declining the offer out of fear? Fear of failure or lack of self confidence? How sad if this has been your experience. Think of change as a gift instead of something to be afraid of. Change comes to us to stretch us, enrich us, and develop us. The more you allow change into your life, the more you will evolve into the person you are meant to be in this world. Frequently our sadness and disappointment comes from choosing stagnancy.
So what beliefs should we have instead of the negative ones mentioned above? Ingrain the following deep into the fibers of your being, and watch your whole life light up:
1. I am able to change whenever I need to or desire to change.
2. I handle change very easily.
3. Many changes in my life are good and bring me joy.
4. I am willing to put effort into change that is appropriate for me.
5. Most changes in my life feel good to me.
6. I welcome change and delight in it.





By Sylvia D. Hepler
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