Do not let fear paralyze you!

Fear is a good thing.  It helps us protect ourselves from the things that can really harm us.  But, we use it too much as an excuse.  It readily available to use for not doing...for not changing.  Use fear wisely to protect yourself BUT, don't use it as a crutch.  To get any happiness or success, you must be willing to set aside fear and take that leap of faith. Take risks or you will always get the same thing.

Use your wisdom

Experience gives us a lot!  Draw from it.  Experience is your wisdom.  You are so much smarter than you give yourself credit for having.   Next time you find yourself saying that you can't - STOP - think of a time you though you couldn't and you did.  That's wisdom.  Maybe you had to learn a new way or try something different.  You've succeeded before you can do it again.  Through your wisdom.

List those great qualities!

Don't let your fear or self-esteem hold you back from anything.  Don't think for one minute you can't do something!  Whatever that "something" is - there are others less capable than you do it!  What's the worst that can happen if you try.  Feeling less than courageous.  Look in the mirror and write down what you love about yourself - brains and all!

Just Keep Moving

It's easy to get paralized by fear and failures.  There is a famous quote by Henry Ford that says he failed a ton before finding success.  For some of us, success is a good job, healthy life and good friends/family.  That's big and I know you can do those things!  You just have to keep moving.  Think forward!

Don't Try to Be Perfect - Just Be Excellent

"Perfect" is the ultimate phrase. But trying to attain perfection can cause stress, hinder efficiency, and create unnecessary conflicts with the people around you.   Shoot for excellence - meditate to calm youself and say that you are doing the best that you can do!

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It's ok to dream!

It's OK to dream for something but, until you make an action plan - it stays just that - a dream.  To change your dreams into reality, set forth realistic goals.  Make them small at first and build upon them and someday your dreams will be reality.

Being Kind Multiplies

When you are kind it multiplies by a least a minimum of 2. (1) You feel better, thus you become healthier. (2) You make someone else feel better and they will spread the positive energy. At that point, the positive effective probably multiplies beyond our imagination!

Making mistakes

Make mistakes - go ahead!  It's how we learn.  Don't wallow in self-pity but instead,  take the lessons and do better!  If you find yourself repeating mistakes you aren't learning and things won't change.  Ask someone to help see the lessons and perhaps you won't repeat!

Be Yourself - It's Easier That Way

Trying to be something you are not is such a waste of energy.  Small daily improvements are better than creating a false façade that will crumble at the first sign of stress.  Just try to be a better you.

Do Something...Anything

Start with writing it down. Putting your desires on paper will help propel you in that direction. It'll be more clear to the universe...to yourself. Once you have clarity, then you must take action. Wanting without action is like sitting in a rocking chair. There is movement but you're not getting anywhere. Do something small today to take you where you want to go.

It's OK to Want...

Just don't sit around and mope about it. Don't be embarrasssed about it. It's ok to want because otherwise how would God/the Universe, etc. know what to bring us? I remember wanting a husband and being embarrassed until I realized that is was ok to want a husband. Men want wives and we think it's sweet. So, I relaxed and had fun at life while I waited. It was a better journey. I had patience knowing all that I wanted would come to me if I named it.

Love Yourself First!

You must love yourself in order for others to love you. If you put yourself down, you can make it difficult for others to raise you up or give you a chance. Whether looking for a mate, business partner or new job, you must praise yourself. Confidence and love are communicable and others will catch it!

Laughing Cures!

Laughing is addictive and makes you feel better! Health studies have shown that laughter can and will make you feel better and in some instances speed recovery after aliment or surgery! Feeling down? Find a funny movie to watch, go to youtube, google for funny jokes. When I feel down, I call my sister. No matter how she is feeling, she always cracks jokes and makes me laugh. I feel great when I get off the phone with her. Call someone who makes you laugh - right now!

Peace

We can have peace. It's sometimes simple; such as a taking a few breathes. When we are calm and rational we make better decisions. Reboot - lets close our eyes and slowly count to ten. Do you feel yourself becoming calmer? Now, close your eyes and take a few deep breathes. This will take toxins out of our body. Have a peaceful day.

Happiness

Happiness lies within us. If we wait for other people or things to make us happy we will be disappointed. Happiness is a gift from God, the creator, the universe, - whatever your beliefs we are, Happiness is still a gift. Just try a smile, right now. Doesn't that already feel better?

Opportunity Is For You and Me

Opportunities are everywhere. It's ok that we take part. As there are many who get and take advantage of opportunities, we can do the same. We do not have to sit by while others do what we want to do. We can be active participants.



With Kindness, Lorin