Happier than a Bird with a French Fry (post by Kirk Weisler)
If you have peace of mind, you don’t need to have anything else. If you don’t have it, it doesn’t matter much what else you do have. -Dalai Lama
“It’s up to us to determine our happiness. No one else is in charge. No one else is to blame. No one else gets the credit. Our happiness is tied to our willingness to be responsible for our own moods. That’s a certainty – one of few in this life.”
–Karen Casey
Today…. how happy will you choose to be?
Say/DO Something Smart (thought by Kirk Weisler)
Don’t be a blockhead and focus on not doing something… instead be smart and focus on doing!
One very smart thing to do is to learn something new.
Another very smart thing to do is to serve someone anonymously… a small unexpected act of service can go along way.
Another smart thing you can do is smile….(until your cheeks hurt)
Light up for someone… show some excitement for their success and accomplishments.
Heck… there are so many smart things we can do to bless lives, improve the workplace, and help others, and ourselves to feel better.
One very smart thing we can say… is “THANK YOU”
“Thank you for being a T4D subscriber”
Kirk out (Kirk t4d)
Dream Big!!
Thanx Debra for posting :0)
Do You Really Listen?
“His thoughts were slow,
His words were few, and never formed to glisten.
But he was a joy to all his friends–
You should have heard him listen.”
-Unknown
Things Big, Things Little, Things Noble and Great (post by Kirk Weisler)
I love this quote from Helen Keller —
“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” – Helen Keller
It reminds me of another by Stephen Covey … “In relationships the little things are the big things.”
To become recognized as truly as a person of great and noble character is rarely if ever the result of some singular great and heroic action. Instead it results from the cumulative effect of consistently doing those “little things” or small tasks with care and consistency…..
Health & Fitness is not the result of one healthy meal or one trip to the gym. To obtain the truly great and noble goals of tomorrow requires from us many small and deliberate things today.
Today – I ate right, read well and chose wisely. Tomorrow… I am committed to doing it again!
Kirk out
Train Blog (7/25/12)
This dude on the train is talking very loud on the phone to his girl. Did I say Loud? He keeps saying, “I didn’t say I breaking up with you”, “huh”, “I didn’t say I breaking up with you”. A few curse words in between the “I didn’t say I breaking up with you”. Then tourettes must have kicked in because he said, “huh” “huh” “huh” “huh” “I didn’t say breakup” “huh”. Still talking loud like we were at a Acid Rock concert. I can’t focus on my magazine because homeboy is talking loud so I blog. hehehehe. Ooh now he is saying “hello” “hello” “hey” “hello” and I sure did want to say “it’s not you she’s looking for….” (in my Lionel Richie voice) lol lol lol lol huh? Ooowee, he is off the train and now I have nothing else to blog. Shoot!! Until next time, Peace, Love and Soul Lightrail Train!!!
Freeing Yourself & Starting All Over Again
It’s good to tell someone how their behavior makes you feel…in fact, it’s freeing.
You may not mend the {already broken} relationship, but you will maintain your self-respect.
“I hope you live a life that you’re proud of.
If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy
When you feel energetic, you feel much better about yourself. On the other hand, when you feel exhausted, tasks that would ordinarily make you happy—like getting ready to go to a party or planning a trip—make you feel overwhelmed and blue.
When my energy feels low, I try one of these techniques
(well, first I drink something with caffeine in it, but if I feel like I need to take further steps, I try these strategies):
1. Exercise
Even a quick ten-minute walk will increase your energy and boost your mood. This really works! Try it! People often say they’re too tired to exercise, but, in fact, unless you’re exercising at a very intense level, exercise tends to boost energy rather than deplete it.
2. Listen to Lively Music
This is one of the quickest, easiest ways to get a jolt of energy.
3. Get Enough Sleep
If the alarm blasts you awake every morning, you’re not getting enough sleep—and it matters. Most adults need at least seven hours each night. Don’t kid yourself about how much sleep you need! (Here are some tips for getting good sleep.)
4. Act Energetic
Research shows that when people move faster, their metabolism speeds up. Also, because the way we act influences the way we feel (to an almost uncanny degree), acting with energy will make you feel more energetic. Stand up while talking on the phone, walk quickly, and speak with more animation.
5. Talk to Friends
We get a real charge from connecting with other people. I’ve noticed that if I’m feeling low and then run into a friend on the street, I walk away feeling much more energetic. Reach out if you need a boost. This is true for introverts and extroverts alike.
6. Get Something Done
Crossing a nagging chore off your to-do list provides a big rush of energy. For a huge surge, clean out a closet. You’ll be amazed at how great you feel afterward. A friend once told me, “Every to-do list should include one item that can be crossed off in the first five minutes.” If that’s all you can do, do it; you’ll feel better.
7. Skip the Food Strategy
It’s tempting to reach for a carton of ice cream when you’re feeling listless, but, in the end, all of those extra calories will just drag you down. In general, be wary of the urge to treat yourself when you’re feeling low.
Energy (and lack of) is contagious.
If you feel energetic, you’ll help the people around you feel energetic too. And that makes them feel happier. In fact, in his excellent book, The No A***ole Rule, Bob Sutton reports that being an energizer was one of the strongest predictors of a positive performance evaluation at work. (This is related to the Radiators vs. Drainsdistinction.)
Have you found any good, quick strategies for boosting your energy? Do you agree that your energy affects your happiness?
http://www.positivelypositive.com/2012/07/23/7-tips-to-amp-up-your-energy/
Good Thoughts for Life
Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah’s Ark.
ONE: Don’t miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat!
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.
FOUR: Stay fit. When you’re 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
FIVE: Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
NINE: When you’re stressed, float awhile.
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
ELEVEN: No matter the storm, there’s always a rainbow waiting.
Most people walk in and out of your life,
but FRIENDS leave footprints in your heart
~Author Unknown
