Rachel Maddox has put together the most inspirational video. The messages contained within it are little treasures to be kept with you at all times. Watch this video at least five times and then share it with everyone you love!
read more >‘Inspiration’ Daily Tips:
Daily Tip Makeover!
September 16th, 2009
The daily tips have become so popular that I have decided to do a little makeover to make them even better for you! Check back for a short questionnaire early next week. And then off we go!!
read more >Prioritize Your Time
September 8th, 2009
Do you ever put your life on hold waiting for the right moment to occur? It may be a small decision, like not starting an exercise routine because your schedule is already full. Or it may be a big decision, like not taking a family vacation because you are too busy at work. These decisions, and the limitations on your time, may seem reasonable at first glance. However, as time passes, you may realize how much you are missing by waiting for the time to magically appear. Time cannot be increased, but it can be manipulated. You can make time for whatever you want…if you want it bad enough.
Now, think of something that you want to do, but that you don’t have time to get done. Examine your schedule to find something that can be skipped, combined, or rearranged. Perhaps you can combine a brisk walk with an errand you have to run. Maybe you can swap shifts with a coworker in order to take a mini-vacation during an extended weekend. In order to make time, you must be flexible and creative.
read more >Find the Silver Lining
September 4th, 2009
Our lives are composed of both negative and positive experiences. These experiences range in their intensity; however, regardless of the intensity, one must always remember that now is everything. When you’re experiencing happiness – truly experience that happiness (don’t feel bad about it!). And when you’re experiencing sadness – allow yourself to let go and cry – ask for support. It’s okay to cry, feel sorry for yourself, or become upset. The most important thing to remember: there is always hope.
After the first wave of emotion passes, we need to face the challenge and move forward. Part of that process involves looking for the positive in the situation, which may at first glance seem impossible. But through support and small steps, you empower yourself to take back control.
Now, think of something negative that you have experienced. Can you look back on it now and identify the good things that came out of your misfortune? Perhaps being laid off prompted you to start a new career or maybe a serious illness encouraged you to quit smoking. If you have difficulty finding the blessings hidden in tragedy, try looking at the experience from several different perspectives.
read more >Tip #60: Choose to Persevere
August 20th, 2009
What does it mean, “to persevere?” Rather than feeling as if our lives are filled with mountains of negativity, we must replace them with hope that is fueled by perseverance. To achieve any type of success—conventional or otherwise—you must have hope that you will succeed. That means going through the good and bad times without losing that valuable perspective on hope and possibility. In short, it’s a little thing I like to call Perseverance.
read more >What people are saying
— Kevin Milne, author of The Paper Bag Christmas and The Nine Lessons Read morePerseverance demonstrates the practical application of hope in everyday life. Its true stories of cancer-conquerors will shed new light on what it means to overcome adversity.