Know yourself The more
you know the more you grow. Knowledge is power.
Understand that
you are responsible for your life
Brian Tracy explains this principle in "Goals": Your life is the result
of the choices you have made. This means that you alone are in charge,
but
also that you ARE in charge. Actions always have results. Find your talents and use
them
Brian Tracy also describes how to identify talents:
1. You love to do it
2. You do it well.
3. It is responsible for most of your success and happiness
4. It was easy to learn and easy to do
5. It holds your attention
6. You love to learn about it.
7. Time stands still when you do it.
8. You admire and respect other people who are good at it.
"How to Find Your Mission in Life" by Richard Bolles is another helpful
book for identifying talents. Examine beliefs
Hyrum Smith's "Franklin
Reality Model" tells us that it is important to look at our
beliefs. Beliefs are
often formed under less than optimal conditions. Are you happy with the
results
of actions based on your beliefs? Beliefs can be changed. Understand
emotions and the connection between thoughts and feelings
This principle is explained in any book by Albert Ellis and in
"Shortcut Through Therapy" by Richard Carlson. Our emotions provide
valuable information, so it is important to understand, know how to
manage and express them. Know what we can control
Our thoughts, our feelings (to an extent through our thoughts and how
we choose to express them), our actions. Many problems are the result
of attempts to control others. This does not mean we are powerless,
because we do control our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. We can
pray, share information, express our opinion, set limits. Some things
can't be changed, but we can change our response. Insanity is doing the
same thing and expecting different results.
Think positively
"As you think, so shall you become"-Proverbs. Live in the present moment
Richard Carlson also explains how dwelling in the past and living for
the future fail to produce happiness. If you live fully in the now, the
future will arrive as another present moment. Our past need not define
us when we learn and grow. Develop self-esteem The essence of self-esteem is to fully realize that if you
are breathing, you are worthy of God's love. (from "Building Your Field
of Dreams" by Mary Morrissey) Learn to care for ourselves, then
we can care about others. We can't give what we do not have, therefore
we must begin by loving ourselves. Be honest with yourself
and others
See things clearly as they are and
tell it like it is with compassion. Know what you want and say what you
mean. As Dr. Phil says, "Get Real!" Treat yourself and others
with respect
We all deserve to be treated well. The Golden Rule is a basic life
principle. Know how to set
appropriate boundaries
Boundaries are to protect us without imprisoning us. To set limits say:
"I'm willing to..." and "I'm not willing to..." Take considered risks to
grow In order to grow we must be willing to go beyond our comfort
zones.
"Statistically, 100% of the shots you don't take don't go in." -Wayne
Gretzsky Love Acceptance
means seeing what is, while nurturing
growth. Love is a gift freely given. Relationships require
mutual respect and appreciation.
Do your best, then let go.
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