5 FACTS for More Happiness!

 

The fact is everyone is seeking happiness  and peace in life! More time, energy and money are spent on the pursuit of happiness than anything else. If you seek more happiness in your life, here are the FACTS:

Forgive Others! It’s often said that forgiveness is the gift you give to yourself. The people you are holding hostage in your mind don’t even know they’re in prison. The only person in captivity is you. Free yourself by letting go of the thoughts that are holding you back.

Accept your mistakes! If you’re not making mistakes you’re not trying hard enough. Keep growing and keep going!

Cry! Big girls and big boys do cry. When you cry the body moves from a state of high arousal or stress to one more associated with relaxation. Your breathing and heart rate slows and you’re more relaxed longer after you’ve cried. Let it out and let in peace.

Thank God for Everything! Thank Him for waking you, breaking you, making you and forgiving you. Gratitude is a key factor for happiness and success.

Smile! Smiling has been shown to increase productivity while performing tasks. There’s real truth to the “whistle while we work” mentality. When you’re able to accomplish more you feel better.

 Keep it simple! Face the F.A.C.T.S. for more happiness in your life!

 

3 HABITS for SUCCESS

 

 

Whether you define success in terms of money, happiness, fame or family, achieving success takes effort. There’s no secret formula but there are things successful people do to reach their goals.

 

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit. ~ Aristotle

Adopt these habits for professional and personal growth.

(1)  CONSISTENTCY! It’s the small efforts repeated day in and day out that will lead you to your goals. Understand that consistency is essential, not optional. Nothing is achieved without it. Consistency leads to loyalty, devotion and motivates individuals. Be consistent in your approach, your attitude, communications and actions.

(2)  COMMITMENT! Be passionate about the goals you are pursuing and the life you are living. You must be a self motivator and self generator. You can’t sit around and wait for someone to give you an opportunity. You must be committed to generating opportunities for yourself. This involves meeting new people, being open to new ideas and contributing to the well being of others.

(3)   CONFIDENCE! It is the foundation for success and achievement. You must first believe you can and you will. Having faith in your abilities will take you further than anything else. Confidence will encourage you to keep going through uncertainly and failure. It is the driving force for action.

The path to success has many road blocks. Be consistent, committed and confident to navigate the journey.

 

Don't Give Up! Quick Tips for Pursuing Your Goals!

Good things come to those that believe, better things comes to those that are patient, the best things come to those that don't give up!

Before Cathy Hughes became the owner of the multimillion dollar media company, Radio One, she faced tremendous obstacles on her journey. For 18 months she and her son slept on the floor of the radio station. Cathy was rejected 32 times for a business loan. It wasn’t until the 33rd pitch to a female bank officer that Cathy's loan request was granted which enabled her to get the business going. What would have happened if she gave up on her 32nd try and quit?

In his first screen test, the director of MGM told Fred Astaire, “You can't act, can't sing. Slightly bald, can dance a little." Fred Astaire was bold, confident and daring. He kept pushing forward until he got a yes. Fred Astaire became an incredibly successful actor, singer and dancer. But what if Fred Astaire would have quit after that first no?

Whatever you’re going through, creating or trying to achieve these stories inspire us to keep moving forward. Here's some advice to keep in mind while your pursuing goals:

• Be of good cheer! Operate in a spirit of expectation. Your actions follow your thoughts. If you expect things will work out in your favor your activities will follow that direction.
• Learn as much as you can! Gather information, master your craft and connect with others for skill building and encouragement
• Resist fear! Believe in yourself. Don't be dismayed by the time it may take to reach your goals. Stay focused and positive. 
• Don't be afraid to fail! Failure is simply an opportunity to do things over with better knowledge.

Most people are surprised to learn that basketball legend Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He is quoted as saying, "I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

DON'T GIVE UP! You could be one step away from your break through, one yes away from that loan approval, once interview away from a new job, one class away from earning that degree, one encounter away from meeting your soul mate.