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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Morning Depression can be Defeated
Tuesday post early...
I’m sitting on an airplane right now listening to the people behind me complain about life in general and specifically about how retched their morning was. I can’t help but remember when bad mornings would set off my day, week and sometimes month.
Some mornings are just harder than others. What is it that happens during the night that drowns our spirits before the awaiting dawn? We happen! We don’t take ourselves out of the waters of despair the night before, or even that morning when we awake. So how do we do that? Below I have two challenges for you to do every single day for the next six weeks. I personally started doing these things when I was in a state of deep depression. It saved my life. I now live a life of joy. I have moments of sorrow and I cherish those moments. But my life is lived on the sunny banks instead of in the waters of anguish. If it can save my life from those fridged waters, yours may be too. If your life is already okay or even fantastic it will enhance each and every day for you as well.
Challenge #1
Have an attitude of gratitude!
Every evening write down 10 things you are grateful for from that day. Each day should have a unique list. Don’t repeat. Start fresh each day. It could be a smile you received from a stranger, a kind word, something nice you did for yourself or someone else.
When I was first challenged to do this I could not think of a single thing to be thankful for. After 5 minutes of contemplating, my dear husband asked if I could breath. I looked at him puzzled and said, “Yes.” “Are you grateful you can breath?” To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t really sure if I was or not. The next two weeks all I could write down were body functions; I can breathe, I have hands to feel, I have eyes to see, I have a mouth to eat and speak with, etc… The biggest trick for me was, not repeating things. After just a couple of weeks I started seeing the positive things going on around me. Things like; a stranger opening the door when my hands were full, someone letting me ahead of them on the interstate, a simple smile from a child… then the list started getting more and more personal; things that were said, events, service given and received, etc… Today I have to limit myself to 10 items. Though I will admit on rough days I’ve been known to list up to 100. Those are the days that “I” need it the most!
By having an attitude of gratitude, my thoughts are free to wander on the good, and solve the not so good as I sleep. As a side note: My dreams are much more pleasant now than they were before.
Challenge #2
Start a simple list of daily affirmations!
(I’ll go into more detail on affirmations another day. For now start with this simple list.)
When something goes wrong the human spirit is prone to either blame someone else or ourselves. Usually we blame ourselves for being “stupid” enough to listen to/be with/whatever the other person or situation. This brings in negativity on top of negativity. So turn it around. I’m not saying that you can’t kick yourself for listening to bad advice… we all do… but don’t dwell on that. Dwell on the positive things you do.
Write a list of 50 things you do well. It could be; I make good chocolate chip cookies, I eat cookies really well, I’m good at filing, I’m a good listener, I have a nice smile, I’m a good gardener, I brush my teeth really well… I don’t care! The first list my have things like I listed above. Shoot for more substantial things as you go, and later you can modify your list or add to it to include all of your talents and strengths.
Read through this list 3 times out loud ever single day. If you are not willing to read it out loud, read it silently 10 times a day. They both have the same outcome.
When something negative happens, someone says something not so nice, we do something we think it less then intelligent… make your mind go to the list of things you do well. After a time, you’ll be able to automatically go to this list subconsciously and face the negative thing before you. You will no longer feel like a looser, but a winner with an opportunity to gain yet another talent.
Take these challenges and let me know of your progress along the way. I really do want to know. Also I’d love it if you would share your secrets to a beautiful morning every morning, keeping personal relationship activities out of it of course.
For more positive reading, listening, watching, participation, check out Hay House. They have some of my favorite motivational people featured there.
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=WlDMLCyxR80&offerid=139925.10000086&type=4
I’m sitting on an airplane right now listening to the people behind me complain about life in general and specifically about how retched their morning was. I can’t help but remember when bad mornings would set off my day, week and sometimes month.
Some mornings are just harder than others. What is it that happens during the night that drowns our spirits before the awaiting dawn? We happen! We don’t take ourselves out of the waters of despair the night before, or even that morning when we awake. So how do we do that? Below I have two challenges for you to do every single day for the next six weeks. I personally started doing these things when I was in a state of deep depression. It saved my life. I now live a life of joy. I have moments of sorrow and I cherish those moments. But my life is lived on the sunny banks instead of in the waters of anguish. If it can save my life from those fridged waters, yours may be too. If your life is already okay or even fantastic it will enhance each and every day for you as well.
Challenge #1
Have an attitude of gratitude!
Every evening write down 10 things you are grateful for from that day. Each day should have a unique list. Don’t repeat. Start fresh each day. It could be a smile you received from a stranger, a kind word, something nice you did for yourself or someone else.
When I was first challenged to do this I could not think of a single thing to be thankful for. After 5 minutes of contemplating, my dear husband asked if I could breath. I looked at him puzzled and said, “Yes.” “Are you grateful you can breath?” To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t really sure if I was or not. The next two weeks all I could write down were body functions; I can breathe, I have hands to feel, I have eyes to see, I have a mouth to eat and speak with, etc… The biggest trick for me was, not repeating things. After just a couple of weeks I started seeing the positive things going on around me. Things like; a stranger opening the door when my hands were full, someone letting me ahead of them on the interstate, a simple smile from a child… then the list started getting more and more personal; things that were said, events, service given and received, etc… Today I have to limit myself to 10 items. Though I will admit on rough days I’ve been known to list up to 100. Those are the days that “I” need it the most!
By having an attitude of gratitude, my thoughts are free to wander on the good, and solve the not so good as I sleep. As a side note: My dreams are much more pleasant now than they were before.
Challenge #2
Start a simple list of daily affirmations!
(I’ll go into more detail on affirmations another day. For now start with this simple list.)
When something goes wrong the human spirit is prone to either blame someone else or ourselves. Usually we blame ourselves for being “stupid” enough to listen to/be with/whatever the other person or situation. This brings in negativity on top of negativity. So turn it around. I’m not saying that you can’t kick yourself for listening to bad advice… we all do… but don’t dwell on that. Dwell on the positive things you do.
Write a list of 50 things you do well. It could be; I make good chocolate chip cookies, I eat cookies really well, I’m good at filing, I’m a good listener, I have a nice smile, I’m a good gardener, I brush my teeth really well… I don’t care! The first list my have things like I listed above. Shoot for more substantial things as you go, and later you can modify your list or add to it to include all of your talents and strengths.
Read through this list 3 times out loud ever single day. If you are not willing to read it out loud, read it silently 10 times a day. They both have the same outcome.
When something negative happens, someone says something not so nice, we do something we think it less then intelligent… make your mind go to the list of things you do well. After a time, you’ll be able to automatically go to this list subconsciously and face the negative thing before you. You will no longer feel like a looser, but a winner with an opportunity to gain yet another talent.
Take these challenges and let me know of your progress along the way. I really do want to know. Also I’d love it if you would share your secrets to a beautiful morning every morning, keeping personal relationship activities out of it of course.
For more positive reading, listening, watching, participation, check out Hay House. They have some of my favorite motivational people featured there.
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=WlDMLCyxR80&offerid=139925.10000086&type=4
A Day of Thanks
Thanks to all of you who noticed the spelling errors in yesterdays post. Of course I did it on purpose to see if anyone was really reading (Big Cheesy Grin)...
What are you thankful for today?
What are you thankful for today?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Recognition
Rosemarie Rossetti says, “It is important that you recognize your progress and take pride in your accomplishments. Share your achievements with others. Brag a little. The recognition and support of those around you is nurturing.”
What more needs to be said?
What more needs to be said?
Saturday, April 18, 2009
The power of learning!
Experts tell us that if we spend 20 minutes a day (every day) in deep study of a single topic for 1 year, we too will become an expert in that topic. My goal for this upcoming year is to study how to blog properly and how to write internet articles.
If anyone has suggestions on where to get this information please let me know!
If anyone has suggestions on where to get this information please let me know!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Fabulous Fridays
Why are Fridays always so fabulous? Could it be because the work week is over? I think that may be a small part of it... 'cuz we all know we still work on the weekend... we get the yard done, clean the house, get caught up on laundry, etc... so what is it?
I think it's two things, at least it is for me. 1) You get to spend more time with loved ones! 2) You have a chance for change. You are doing something different than the last 4/5 days.
I think it's two things, at least it is for me. 1) You get to spend more time with loved ones! 2) You have a chance for change. You are doing something different than the last 4/5 days.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Personal Challenge
Here is my challenge for everyone for the next two weeks. Every day write down 10 things you are grateful for that day. Don't write the same 10 things every day! This will change your life!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
9 Ways to Positivity
Here are 9 ways I have found that help me be more positive (even on bad days)
1. Stop watching the news first thing in the morning! It will only depress you more. Trust me... if the world is going to end today, someone will stop and tell you!
2. Laugh More! You should laugh at least 5 minutes a day (smiling for 20 minutes in row will do the same as laughing for 5)
3. Start listening to comedians. Preferably clean comedians - if you can find one.
4. Meditate. To start with... close your eyes and imagine a small child laughing for 30 seconds. If this doesn't put a smile in your heart... watch kids laughing on YouTube...
5. Read/Listen to positive/motivational books/Cd's.
6. Go for a quick paced walk. This will balance the toxins in your body, help you stay healthy and possibly help you lose weight.
7. Practice Alpha breathing for 3 minutes every morning. This will get you the oxygen you need for your brain and body. When have enough oxygen you can think more clearly and thus solve problems in a more expedient way.
8. Drink water. Yes even I had to give up my 6 pack of Diet Mt. Dew everyday. 8 oz of water in 5 minutes create 2 endorphins that help lower stress levels.
9. Do something nice for someone special! YOU!!! Take care of you first so you have more to give to others.
Can you come up with a 10th one? Let me know!
1. Stop watching the news first thing in the morning! It will only depress you more. Trust me... if the world is going to end today, someone will stop and tell you!
2. Laugh More! You should laugh at least 5 minutes a day (smiling for 20 minutes in row will do the same as laughing for 5)
3. Start listening to comedians. Preferably clean comedians - if you can find one.
4. Meditate. To start with... close your eyes and imagine a small child laughing for 30 seconds. If this doesn't put a smile in your heart... watch kids laughing on YouTube...
5. Read/Listen to positive/motivational books/Cd's.
6. Go for a quick paced walk. This will balance the toxins in your body, help you stay healthy and possibly help you lose weight.
7. Practice Alpha breathing for 3 minutes every morning. This will get you the oxygen you need for your brain and body. When have enough oxygen you can think more clearly and thus solve problems in a more expedient way.
8. Drink water. Yes even I had to give up my 6 pack of Diet Mt. Dew everyday. 8 oz of water in 5 minutes create 2 endorphins that help lower stress levels.
9. Do something nice for someone special! YOU!!! Take care of you first so you have more to give to others.
Can you come up with a 10th one? Let me know!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Gifts of Love
I had the opportunity last night to listen to (yes I said listen to - cell phones are my friend) people receivning a gift of a lifetime.
Three weeks ago a family from Salt Lake was visiting Moab. They were seperated from one of their family members, their sweet little doggie! After searching for days they finally gave up and returned home. They then hired a "pet detective" (I didn't know there was such a thing) to continue the search.
This past weekend a sweet little puppy wondered into the campground Ed and the boys were staying at. After checking out the collar they called the owners and informed them they had found their dog. Finding that they lived only blocks from our home, they kept the dog for the weekend - taking very good care of him and making sure he didn't run off.
Last night they returned him to his family. Tears of joy were shed. A reward was offered. But in the true spirit of love the boys turned it down, saying "Money is not an option when you find a loved one and knowing the dog and family were reunited was gift enough".
Now how did I hear all of this. I just happened to call Ed just as the reunion was taking place. He said, "Here listen to this". I couldn't see the tears but I could hear the voices and I'm so glad I was able to bank this in my memory. I am so proud of the boys and thrilled for the family.
Three weeks ago a family from Salt Lake was visiting Moab. They were seperated from one of their family members, their sweet little doggie! After searching for days they finally gave up and returned home. They then hired a "pet detective" (I didn't know there was such a thing) to continue the search.
This past weekend a sweet little puppy wondered into the campground Ed and the boys were staying at. After checking out the collar they called the owners and informed them they had found their dog. Finding that they lived only blocks from our home, they kept the dog for the weekend - taking very good care of him and making sure he didn't run off.
Last night they returned him to his family. Tears of joy were shed. A reward was offered. But in the true spirit of love the boys turned it down, saying "Money is not an option when you find a loved one and knowing the dog and family were reunited was gift enough".
Now how did I hear all of this. I just happened to call Ed just as the reunion was taking place. He said, "Here listen to this". I couldn't see the tears but I could hear the voices and I'm so glad I was able to bank this in my memory. I am so proud of the boys and thrilled for the family.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Glorious Monday
Good morning one and all! I am so thrilled to be able to start yet another week of training. Sometimes I whine... but I love this! I don't know what I'd do without this opportunity!
Are you doing what you love? Why not?
Are you doing what you love? Why not?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter Everyone! I'm just getting ready for fly out for another fabulous week of training. I'm so lucky! I get to be with Jan Harrison! Love ya Jan!
Anyone doing something extraordinary for Easter?
km
Anyone doing something extraordinary for Easter?
km
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Just saying Hi!
I know I just begged you to visit this blog! Thanks so much for doing it! Reply and tell me what's up in your world... or facebook me, or twitter me, or add me to your linkin associates...
Placed my first LENS on the web today
I'm working on getting movement to Training COGS. So... I placed an article (lens) on Squidoo today. Should be interesting to see what happens.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Welcome to my Blog
Try something new, fail, get up and try again until you succeed!
Several of you have followed me at Trainingcogs.com and some one the family blog site. I've now got my own blog to keep you updated on what's important to me as the days arrive! I look forward to many comments and helpful hints on finding lifes joys and pleasures!
km
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