BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.

Have you ever wondered that the great thing in the world is not really where we stand but in what direction we are moving. Life is filled with terrible misfortune, but your achievement in life is determined by the way you live your life, how much value you put in life. Do you want to live in fear or falling or catching fire.

The most important opinion you have is the one you have of yourself, and the most significant things you say all day are those things you say to yourself. Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive. Ask yourself these questions today: where are you now; where are you going and; how do you intend to get there, then work on it.

I choose to spend the whole of my day as though I have no sad moments, to allow my living to open me, make me less afraid, more transparent and accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise and as a success.

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the love of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a restoration of the honour or worth of social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because I have lived.

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland), never try to live in another’s shadow, it is better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for something you are not. Being yourself in a world that is continually trying to make you something else is a great triumph. You win when you accept your failures and mistakes, pick up the pieces, and continue striving to reach your goals.

"Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds" (Orison Swett Marden). Stand up to your feet now and say no to your defeat, believe in yourself, do your best and leave the rest to the Almighty God.

Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.

LIFE

"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it."

~ Mother Teresa

The RELATIONSHIP between MOTIVATION and TALENT

Hydrogen and Oxygen are distinctly different elements, but sometimes they combine to form water. Something similar is true for motivation and talent.

Motivation is what we LIKE to do naturally.

Talent is what we DO well naturally.

They can exist independently, but when they combine, they create something special.

They create motivated talents.

People often are naturally good at something (talented), but it just doesn’t turn them on. For example, Heather is good with numbers, but she doesn’t go out of her way to find tasks callingfor that talent. Most people have such talents. But then there are those talents that we really enjoy using. These are the motivated talents, and this is where the magic is.

We use motivated talents every chance we get. Most of the time we don’t even think about it. For example, Larry has a motivated talent for conversation, and he naturally engages both friends and strangers in dialog. He doesn’t consciously determine to do so; it just happens. It’s natural and unforced. He enjoys it, and he’s good at it. That’s the hallmark of a motivated talent.

Motivated talents tend to be irrepressible. They find expression. In fact, if you’ve ever tried to stifle a motivated talent (either yours or someone else’s) it probably felt like you were trying to hold two dozen ping pong balls under water at the same time. Motivated talents pop out, even if no one else is asking for them. And doesn’t that make sense? After all, it’s what we do well AND enjoy.

Well then, wouldn’t the ideal job be one where you can use your motivated talents daily and get paid for it? Absolutely!

But more on that later.

INSPIRING PEOPLE

1. "Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. "Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change. They motivate and inspire others to go in the right direction and they, along with everyone else, sacrifice to get there."

~ John Kotter

3. "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

~ John Quincy Adams

4. "Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people."

~ Lee Iacocca

POSITIVE THINKING AND BETTER HEALTH

Mind over matter is more than a scientific mantra. Better health through positive thinking is no longer a new age superstition. Scientists and members of the medical community are embracing the concept that thinking positively leads to behaving positively which in turn improves overall health. At one time, scientists refuted this idea in part because happiness and optimism are difficult to measure in scientific terms. However, today study groups as well as therapy sessions are proving that better health can be obtained through positive thinking.

Studies indicate that human thinking patterns affect human behavioural patterns. Therefore, better health can be achieved through positive thinking and positive behaviour, which in turns results in better health. Patients who remain in a positive mood can manage pain and serve symptoms as well as change their lifestyle more effectively than patients who are feeling down. This means thinking positive means positive health benefits.

Healthy people tend to eat healthy and take time to do healthy activities so it makes sense that healthy people also have healthy thoughts. The same is true with health care putting forward a positive attitude will help your body assert itself in a positive way. This means looking at the positive aspects of every situation. Instead of dwelling on the negative, a positive person tends to focus on the opportunities and solutions associated with various issues. In health care focusing on solutions is the easiest way to better health.

This technique influences health by decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and even increasing life expectancy. Many groups, including cancer support groups and weight loss programmes, are incorporating therapies designed to encourage thinking positive into their regiments for better long-term results.

Medical professional have suspected that better health can be achieved through positive thinking yet studies are rally just now being conducted. The health benefits of positive thinking are that they empower the patient to behave positively as well as be proactive about their health. The mind cannot magically heal a broken leg overnight but it can allow the patient to feel good about the healing process, prevent the patient from feeling defeated and giving up on healing as well as make the time in recovery more pleasant and relaxing.