happiness definition – Page 2

How can I build confidence? It’s not personal.

This is your reminder to not take things personally when other people are having problems. Sometimes people will attack you, or try to blame you for things that are happening in their lives. As long as you are happy with the person that you are, do not allow others to steal your power away or bring you down.

It is much easier to blame others when you have problems than to face the fact that you may have your own issues that need to be dealt with. Remember that the next time someone tries to put the responsibility on you for their behavior.

You are in full control of everything you do, and so is everyone else. Take responsibility for your portion. Face up to things that you have, or had, control over. And do not allow others to project their fears or inadequacies onto you.

If you are not happy with things in your life, or with yourself, make the necessary changes and move on. The past is not a hitching post… it is a jumping off point.

You have everything you need to succeed and be happy right now. It is your life and you are in control. Take the reins and ride off into the sunset starting today! Namaste.

Let the Sunshine in.

Oh, let the sunshine in, face it with a grin…

Open up your heart and let the sunshine in!

How can I deal with stress? Remember to put your smile on, and let some sunshine in. Smiling can change the way you feel inside and outside, and will bring more positivity to you! Simple steps to happiness. Namaste!

Roatan Recycling Update.

When I was in Roatan a year ago, there were no recycling facilities that I could see. The people living here even told me that there was no where to recycle cans and bottles. If you’ve read my book, I talk about how cans are simply burned or just thrown into the ocean here! My husband and I did discover by asking around that the stores would take the bottles and cans and return them, so we started dropping them off there. One year later, I am so pleased to report that there are now bottle and can containers located all over the island. Woo Hoo! What a difference a year can make. Someone here was thinking, and wanted to help make a change for this island, and for the world. A small thought followed by a small action by one person created a huge change in how things are handled on this island.

You may think that the little things you do don’t add up to much. But, if the little things you do stimulate others to change their thinking, and then they start doing little things also, eventually we can all change the world just by doing something small. And that is the way to make change, and save the planet that has been so good to us. Small actions and small changes in thinking create huge results. So get out there and do something small today! Namaste.

Bathing Suits

I have a new bathing suit, and now that our luggage is here (woo hoo!) I get to sport this new suit every day. I just loooove it. The colors are great and it makes me feel like a million bucks. I mentioned out loud the idea that “a new bathing suit can make you feel like a million bucks”. We are vacationing with my dad, and his response was interesting. He made the comment that no matter what body type you have, and no matter what your bathing suit looks like, if you walk with confidence when you have it on, everyone will take notice. Keep your head up, shoulders back, suck your tummy in, look around with interest at everything, keep your arms by your side, and smile. It is all about how you handle yourself that gets you noticed, not what you are wearing or how your body looks. But you will be more willing to walk with that confidence if what you are wearing something that makes you feel good.

It’s not what you wear, but how you wear it. Feel confident about your body and yourself, and then let the world know that you are amazing. Have a wonderful day!

Reward Yourself

You work hard everyday, so make sure you reward yourself often with small things, and occasionally with larger things. Give yourself small rewards on a weekly basis at minimum. Daily would be a interesting goal. Reward yourself in BIG ways at least once per year.

Small rewards can be things like:

a bath with some aroma therapy and a locked door
a dark chocolate bar, a bottle of wine and your favorite book for an hour (or more…)
a yoga class
a sporting event
coffee with a friend
buying yourself a new plant, or some flowers
5 minutes of meditation

Big Rewards are things like:

Trips or Vacations
Shopping for Shoes, Clothes, Purses
An item you’ve been wanting for a while… hot tub, lamborghini, motorbike, house
Spa Weekend

You put in effort everyday in your life, and you deserve to be rewarded for those efforts. If you take responsibility for rewarding yourself when you have done good things, you will build confidence in yourself and you will not need to look externally for rewards. This will improve your outlook on everything, and when you have something to look forward to, you will be more motivated to put the effort in. And the more effort you put in, the more you will be able to reward yourself. Cool, huh?

Have a wonderful day. Namaste.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
Buddha

Make your body a priority by feeding it healthy food and lots of water. Give yourself 7-9 hours of sleep a day. Add some activity to your life. Having a healthy body that is strong and rested will ensure that you feel calm, relaxed and happy. Boost your confidence by maintaining a healthy body. Namaste.

Forgiveness.

When you forgive someone for a wrongdoing, you set yourself free of the negative feelings associated with the act. Just let it go, move on, and learn. Forgiving is not accepting that what was done was correct. It is releasing yourself from those emotions, and it will allow you to move forward in your own life. You are what matters, so take care of you at all times. Forgive Best books on self help, organizational book, books of motivation, books on change, success lawsfor yourself. Namaste.

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