People with the most loving and giving nature are those who serve others. There is something about how they see the world and treat other people. For them life presents countless opportunities to grow and make a difference for others. When they see suffering or injustice, they do more than observe and talk about it. They look for ways to eliminate it and act accordingly. [Read more…] about Serving Others Makes You Happier
Personal best
The verdict is in. For sustainable results and lasting success, it’s important to make the actions you take to accomplish your goals a practice and not a checkbox. Some people resist this truth. But, individuals who have a track record of being at the top of their game over a long period of time, embrace it. [Read more…] about It’s Practice, Not A Checkbox
I recently listened to a Brian Johnson podcast in which he talked about how the way we talk affects our lives. While I had heard this before and believed it to be true, something was different about hearing it this time. For the rest of the day, I paid really close attention to the words that came out of my month and the things I said to myself silently. I was blown away by the amount of “victim speak” I did. [Read more…] about NO VICTIMS HERE
The principles I follow today are powerful, but they aren’t new. They are quite common. I’ve heard them my entire life. As a child, my parents taught me to treat harsh words with kindness and forgive those who judge; including myself. The church we attended said, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” [Read more…] about Make Common Sense Common Practice
The way I viewed mornings the first half of my life is much different than I see them now. Back then, I felt mornings were the toughest part of the day. I hardly ever wanted to get out of bed. [Read more…] about Own The Morning, Own The Day
I believe the level of happiness you experience depends on how you see yourself and others. If you understand that we are all imperfect beings on a journey, you tend not to judge people or yourself if you stumble from time to time. Conversely, if you think mistakes are unforgivable, whether yours or others, you condemn people if they fail. Choose to view people and the world through loving eyes and you will see goodness in everyone and everything. [Read more…] about See The Good In People