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.

5 Ways to Reduce Stress Quickly!

In the 1970's there was an infamous commercial featuring a distressed-looking woman standing in front of a screen with annoying images circulating in the background. The images were of noisy traffic, an overbearing boss, a crying baby and a barking dog. In the midst of the chaos she screams, "That's it! Calgon® - Take me away"! We all have “Calgon” moments when we wish we could just escape into a warm relaxing bath.

Whether it's in us or around us we often deal with stressful situations. It's just a fact of life. The good news is that you can relieve stress quickly. Here are five simple ways to get out of the stress and get back into great living:

(1) Think good thoughts! Redirect your thoughts to calm visions or things that excite you. Picture yourself on a relaxing vacation. Or visualize yourself accomplishing a future goal. Better yet, if you're like me, imagine you are the leading lady in a block buster movie and Denzel Washington is your co-star. Then focus on the things you can do to change the situation or emotion and build a plan to help you succeed.

(2) Kiss your stress away! Kissing reduces stress by helping your brain to release endorphins, better known as "the warm and fuzzies". Research shows that people who kiss more are less stressed and depressed. Pucker up and keep pushing forward!

(3) Take a breath! Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. When you breathe deeply it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body which can lower your heart rate and decrease your blood pressure. Jordan Shakeshaft shares 6 breathing exercises to relax you within 10 minutes. It's simple - better breathing better health.

(4) Laugh! It’s true laughter is the best medicine. Laughter diminishes pain, provides energy, increases memory and learning and improves alertness and creativity. Care 2 lists 7 laughing exercises to get your started on the laugh path.

(5) Keep good company! Have a chat with someone who inspires you. We don’t need science to tell us how a smile or conversation with a good friend or family member can turn your frown around. Jim Rohn shared that you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Surround yourself with people who encourage, uplift and enlighten you.

Don't let the stresses of life weigh you down. Live successfully by applying these methods to help you to KEEP GOING!

Coaching Seminar "Get Out of the Way!"

We capped off the summer with the "Get Out of the Way" coaching seminar highlighting Seven Proven Strategies for Success. More than 40 entrepreneurs, community leaders and business professionals gathered for networking, information and inspiration to encourage SUCCESSFUL LIVING! Look for details of the next event...coming soon!

Give Up for Success

In order to achieve the success you desire there are some things you'll need to GIVE UP. Believe bigger! Go beyond barriers! You can reach your potential!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

A key component to living successfully – meaning - living with faith, hope, joy and love is TEAMWORK. If you ask any successful person how they “made it” they always talk about people who helped them on the journey. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a team to for LIFE SUCCESS. You need a team for work – when your boss is acting crazy: for family- when the kids are acting up: for business- when the numbers aren’t adding up: and for spiritual support- because the devil is always busy.

Here’s a list of the folks that should be on your team:
~ A CAPTAIN – this is someone who has been there and done that; they mentor you and help you navigate through and around both opportunities and landmines.
~ A ROOKIE – this is someone you can pour into and share experiences and learnings. You will grow as you help them.
~ A TRAINER – someone that supports you because they know people, events and information you need to stay competitive.
~ A COACH – someone who helps you build a plan, motivates you and provides accountability so you stick with the plan to achieve your goals.

BUT there is one team member that is vitally important to the team. They have full responsibility everything that happens. They determine the overall direction of the team and make the final decisions. You guessed it - The OWNER. In the game of life make sure that Jesus is the owner of your team. You’ll score the winning baskets, hit the home runs, make touchdowns and be a CHAMPION every time.