Are there things to do around your home that you never have to do, and that you do not know how to do, because you are fortunate enough to have someone do it for you? If you are relying on someone else to take care of things for you, a day may come where you are going to be stuck doing it, and you won’t know how! Be proactive in your life and ensure that you can take care of things yourself. Granted, you will always have support in your life, but you need to be able to care of yourself and your family on your own as the need arises. So, if you have a snow blower that you do not know how to use, ask to learn today! If you don’t know how to check the oil in your car, or how to change a tire, learn to do it now! If you’ve never set up the Christmas Tree by yourself, do it today so you can learn. If you have no idea how to do laundry or how to iron or how to sew, it’s time to learn. Ask the person who always does these things to show you how. It is much easier to learn something from the expert in your house than when you are alone and a need arises! And remember, you CAN do it. There are always going to be things in our life that we don’t want to do, but have to do, so we need to know how to do them. Have an educational day! Namaste.
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Be Accountable.
If you have done something, take responsibility for it. If you are thinking about doing something, write it down, and assess it. If you commit to doing something, do it. When you make a commitment, stick by it. So, be careful about what you commit to! Namaste!
Sing your way through life.
“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”
Lao Tzu
There is a song for every moment in your life. And sometimes, it just feels good to sing your song.
When I need to rock it out… Metallica One.
When I need a pick me up, or am singing Karaoke… I’m Yours, Jason Mraz.
When I’m hauling booze… any top 20 with big base, played loud.
When I just need to feel more emotion… Adele, Someone Like You.
Figure out what songs really motivate you and make you feel good. Play more of those. And sing along. The Universe will hear you. Namaste.
Make to do lists. And do them.
“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.”
Bruce Lee
Make time in your life by being more efficient. Make your “to do” lists the night before so that your brain can subconsciously work on getting it all done while you are sleeping. You will sleep better knowing what to expect from your day, and you will wake up feeling ready to take on the world! Your “to do” list should be detailed and include everything that will need to be done for the one day. Schedule your time everyday, and be sure to include work, personal, school and family stuff all on one calendar that you can keep with you at all times. Use a daily calendar that has time slots on it so that you can see just how much time you have to get things done. There is only so much time in the day, so make good use of every minute. Be sure to schedule in some time just for you… you deserve it.
Plan to do things, and then do them. This is the secret to success. Namaste.
Be Honest.
Be honest with yourself and everyone else in your life. Being honest with yourself means to always respect and listen to yourself. You know deep inside of you what is right for you, and what is not, and also what you really want out of life. Listen to yourself. You know what is best for you.
Be honest with others, and always tell the truth. Be straight up with the people in your life. Even if you feel like you are going to hurt someone’s feelings, be honest in the most tactful way possible. You can only control your own feelings.
If you are honest, you will develop an amazing sense of trust in yourself. Others will respect you and look up to you for being true to yourself and to them.
Namaste!
Love Yourself!
Here is my daughter Trinity. She made this shirt the other morning for herself, and then proceeded to wear it for 3 days straight!
She is demonstrating here that you are never too young, or too old, to start loving yourself. It seems easier to love yourself when you are young, and you have not had the experience of messing up or making mistakes in your life. No matter what your experience, or your hardships, today is a new day. The past is just that… past, gone, done. Today is a new day, so start today with loving every piece of yourself. Forgive yourself and open yourself up to the love that you have already inside of you.
So start proclaiming “I am the Best!” everyday. Because you are. You deserve to love yourself and you are worth it. Namaste!
Don’t be afraid to ask.
Think you deserve a raise? Wanting that promotion? Want more help around the house? Need a break from the kids?
Go ahead and ask for it! Do not be afraid. When you ask, ensure that your are prepared. Write down on a piece of paper what you plan to say, and then practice it. Think of all of the possible outcomes, and how you might respond.
No matter what response you get, asking is the important part. Asking is action, and action produces results. You may get ‘no’ as an answer, but do not be discouraged. You have made yourself think, and you have gotten someone else to think about you in a different way also.
The Universe works in mysterious ways, so be accepting of the outcome and just keep the action going!
Namaste.
Help Others to Help You.
When you teach someone else, it actually helps you to learn the skill at a deeper level. Take what you have learned from books and courses and apply it in your life by teaching it to someone else. If you are teaching people amazing things, you are going to help them out immensely. You will also be helping yourself to grow and develop more. Knowing you have helped someone will make your heart swell with joy. That is what it’s all about. Namaste!
Remember.
Remember someone today who has done something special for you in the past. If possible, send them a note, text, email or give them a phone call and tell them how much you appreciated what they did. If contact with them is not possible, write them a note in your notebook and think fondly of them in your head. Now, pay that thoughtful act forward and do something special for someone today, and everyday. Namaste!
Promote Yourself.
Take a piece of paper and write down at the top
“Awesome things about ” Insert Your Name”. For me, it would be “Awesome things about Tina O’Connor”.
Write down your accomplishments in life as of today. Try to write down at least 5 things, but write as much as you can! Here are some examples:
- I completed grade 12
- I have a degree in ——-
- I have volunteered at the women’s shelter
- I secured a job at ——
- I helped an older person across the street the other day
- I am a licensed —–
- I am in school to be a —–
- I remember phone numbers, and PLU codes for vegetables, and my airmiles number
- I never forget a face
- I have an amazing smile
- I am great with kids (or animals)
- I am assertive (outgoing, fun, energetic, outrageous)
- I play the violin (or piano, guitar, etc)
- I can fit my fist in my mouth (this one is for someone special in my life!)
This is a personal list, and one that should be fun. Read your list over when you are done, and give yourself a pat on the back. YOU ARE AMAZING.
Now start treating yourself like the amazing person you are. And starting today, do whatever it takes to add things to your awesome list.
Have an abundant day! Namaste.