Joyful Living – The way of life !

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

It’s not so difficult to find and experience joy in your life. Most of the time people think joy is momentary. May be because they don’t know how to make JOY a way of life, in everything they do !

Know your purpose. Nothing will bring you joy more than knowing what it is that you are about on this earth. Not knowing brings sadness, wondering, fear and lack of fulfillment. Above all, find out what your unique purpose is here on this earth – then fulfill it ! As you do, you will experience joy !

Live purposefully. This is a follow up to number one. It is one thing to know your purpose, but then you need to live according to that purpose. This is a matter of priorities. Let your actions and schedule reflect your purpose. Don’t react to circumstances and let them cause you to live without your purpose fully. Living without your purpose will cause frustration. Living purposefully will bring you deep satisfaction and joy !

Stretch yourself. Don’t settle into the status quo. That will leave you unfulfilled. Always look to stretch yourself. Whatever you are doing, stretch yourself to do more! Stretching yourself will break the limits you have set for yourself and will cause you to find joy in your expanded horizons !

Give more than you take. It brings happiness to accumulate. It brings joy to give away. Sure, buying a new car or a bigger house you worked hard for, will bring you a sense of satisfaction and even happiness. But it won’t bring you joy. Giving something away to the less fortunate will bring you deep, abiding joy.

Surprise yourself and others too. The words here are spontaneity and surprise! Every once in a while, do the unexpected. It will cause everybody to sit back and say, “Wow, where did that come from?” It will put a little joy in your life, and theirs.

Laugh a little – no, a lot ! Most people are just too serious. We need to laugh a little ! Learn to laugh daily, even if you have to learn to laugh in bad situations. This life is to be enjoyed ! Watch comedy shows, movies and let loose !  Let yourself laugh !

Joy can be yours! Look for it, pursue it and enjoy it !

Intevnt & Define Yourself For 2008 !!!

Over the next few days people all over the world will make resolutions to figure out how to make 2008 a better 2007. It’s also commonly seen, most of the new year resolution fizzle out by end of January. So when you resolve, don’t forget to re-invent yourself. When you plan, make sure you are preparing yourself.

When you will resolve to do more so you ‘get more’, don’t forget to think define your own philosophy of ‘give more’ to get more joy of life.

Design Your Happiness.

Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want. Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design.  How sad to see someone with money and no joy. People study economics, technology and business management, but never study happiness.  The greatest source of unhappiness comes from inside. Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance. Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Be Clear Not Fuzzy.

Successful people are successful because they are very clear about their values. Unsuccessful people are fuzzy or unsure. Complete failures have no real values at all.  Economic disaster begins with a philosophy of doing less and wanting more. If you want to amend your errors, you must begin by amending your philosophy.  Your philosophy determines whether you will go for the disciplines or continue the errors. If you learn to set a good sail, the wind that blows will always take you to the dreams you want, the income you want, and the treasures of mind, purse, and soul you want.

Determine Your Values.

Personal strategic planning begins with your determining what it is you believe in and stand for-your values. Your values lie at the very core of everything you are as a human being. Your values are the unifying principles and core beliefs of your personality and your character. The virtues and qualities that you stand for are what constitute the person you have become from the beginning of your life to this moment. Your values, virtues and inner beliefs are the axle around which the wheel of your life turns. All improvement in your life begins with you clarifying your true values and then committing yourself to live consistent with them.

Develop Your Own Philosophy.

Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out.  Only human beings can reorder their lives any day they choose by refining their philosophy. The key factor that will determine your financial future is not the economy; the key factor is your philosophy. Don’t borrow someone else’s plan. Develop your own philosophy and it will lead you to unique places.

Build Confidence, That Builds Your Self-Esteem.

Values clarification is the beginning exercise in building self-confidence, self-esteem and personal character. When you take the time to think through your fundamental values, and then commit yourself to living your life consistent with them, you feel a surge of mental strength and well-being. You feel stronger and more capable. You feel more centered in the universe and more competent of accomplishing the goals you set for yourself.

So at the beginning of 2008, decide for yourself what makes you truly happy and then organize your life around it. Begin with your values by deciding what it is you stand for and believe in. Commit yourself to live consistent with your inner most convictions – and you’ll never make another mistake.

My best wishes to you, your family and your business .. Have A Wonderful Year 2008 Ahead !!!

HAPPINESS

HAPPINESS Five signs that you are a happy person: 5.  Upside down people all wonder why you are frowning.4.  Everywhere you go, you see people smiling back at you.3.  Your mirror is the happiest person you’ve met all day.2.  Actually, you’ve heard nothing but positive news all week.

1.  Your tummy is still warm from the last hug.

Be Happy!!!

 Happiness has always been seen as too vague as a concept.  what really makes us happy? Make your own list of what makes you happy, and then compare it with the list made by behavioral scientists and psychologists. Most of the experts agree with the following conclusions: 

1. Wealth and fortune do not contribute to happiness. There is a lot of evidence that being richer isn’t making us happier, which is fair! The research suggests that once you have shelter or modest home, basic food and clothes, then extra money does not seem to make people much happier. Now we have evidence: we can be happy without being rich, therefore no more excuses for being unhappy because you don’t have a lot of money.

The standard of living in many countries has increased dramatically but not necessarily the happiness levels, and in some cases has diminished slightly. Despite all the massive increase in wealth, our levels of happiness have not increased. We know the reason: it is our intention to adapt to pleasure. For example, buying a new car or purchasing a new home can give us a quick feeling of pleasure and at the same time can quickly wear off. Those kinds of pleasures have limitations and they gradually lose their power. Pretty dark statement from the scientific point of view, isn’t it?

2. Health, family and friends are the most important factors for our happiness. If you are healthy person in relatively a good shape, with good family and personal relationships, consider yourself a happy and a lucky person. Happy people have a lot of friends, and they make very close friendships, too.

 Just as a reminder: as stress can trigger ill health, friendship and happiness can have a protective effect. Now we know that our brain control many of the mechanisms in our bodies which are responsible for disease. What we learn from positive psychology is: friendship has a much bigger effect on happiness than a typical person’s income. This is one more reason to believe that we can be happy despite having to struggle with a difficult financial situation. At this moment scientists cannot prove causation; whether, for example, people are healthy because they are happy, or whether people are happy because they are healthy.

3. Having goals and a meaning life, a belief in something bigger than us – from religion, spirituality or a philosophy of life is crucial for our happiness. Finding meaning in life is like finding gold mine. Dig it and you will find your lost goals and your lost happiness. With meaning and goals in your life, you will be always on the track. The theory sounds good, but what’s the reality? The question is: whether we can actually use our knowledge of what makes us happy to lift our levels of happiness permanently?  

We need to accept the reality: life is not always all about happiness. Unhappiness is a part of life, too. Life is unpredictable with no guarantee for happiness. The mind rises and falls and illness can shift happiness into sadness. If you expect to be happy all the time you are making an unrealistic goal. The best you can do is to make an effort and learn what makes you a happy person.  

Fusion of personal & professional life, creates a happy life !

I was recently talking to someone on ‘planning success’. What  struck me was, many a times people live personal & professional life in isolation. They think, most of the things in life are not ‘my choice’ and ultimately become a victims of surroundings. What can help people overcome the ‘helpless’ attitude ?

Everything you do is an attempt to enhance the quality of your life.  Happiness is a state of mind in which our thinking is pleasant most of the time.

First think about what you think about. And if you catch yourself thinking about wrong things, “change the channel” and think about what you want to happen !

# Desire for happy relationships.

You want to love and be loved by others. You want to get along well with the people around you, and you want to earn the respect of the people you respect. Understand, you don’t “catch” depression and you don’t “catch” happiness. you “create” it by the “thoughts” you put into your mind. Carefully choose what you read, listen to, people and the work you associate with.

# Desire for interesting and challenging work.

You want to make a good living, of course, but more than that, you want to really enjoy your occupation. The very best times of your life are when you are completely absorbed in your work. And don’t wait for an invitation, start it yourself from today !

Remember, Failure is a choice made by the undisciplined. Failing to meet your objectives, regardless of what they are, is a choice, because something else has been given higher priority. If you fail, it is because you choose to fail. Success is all about long way hard-work, and there is no shortcuts.

#  Desire for financial independence.

You want to achieve a certain financial state so that you can retire in comfort and never have to be concerned about whether or not you have enough money to support your lifestyle.  If you save and invest regularly throughout your working life, you will eventually reach the point where you will never have to work again.

Life is very much a study of attention. Whatever you dwell upon and think about grows and expands in your life. The more you pay attention to your relationships, the quality and quantity of your work, your finances and your health, the better they will become and the happier you will be.

Make It  Happy Life Ahead !

Be Clear… Be Successful… Be Happy!!!

Be Clear… Be Successful… Be Happy!!! Clarity accounts for probably 80% of success and happiness. Lack of clarity is probably more responsible for frustration and underachievement than any other single factor. That’s why they say “Success is goals and all else is commentary.” People with clear goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them. This is true everywhere and under all circumstances.  The Three Keys to High Achievement are, “Clarity, Clarity, Clarity,” with regard to your goals. Your success in life will be largely determined by how clear you are about what it is you really, really want. The clearer you are about what you want, the more likely you are to do more and more of the things that are consistent with achieving them. Meanwhile, you will do fewer and fewer of the things that don’t help to get the things you really want.  Focus and concentrate in every key area of your life in order to achieve maximum results…  # First, decide exactly what you want in each area of your life. Be specific! # then write it down, clearly and in detail, set a specific deadline. If it is a large goal, break it down into sub-deadlines and write them down in order. # Make a list of everything you can think of that you are going to have to do to achieve your goal. As you think of new items, add them to your list. # Organize the items on your list into a plan by placing them in the proper sequence and priority.# now, takes action immediately on the most important thing you can do on your plan. This is very important! # And do something every day that moves you toward the attainment of one or more of your important goals. Maintain the momentum!  Study and review your goals every day to be sure they are still your most important goals. You will find yourself adding goals to your list as time passes. You will also find yourself deleting goals that are no longer as important as you once thought. Whatever your goals are, plan them out thoroughly, on paper, and work on them every single day. This is the key to peak performance and maximum achievement.  

Get ready for some amazing changes in your life and make a fantastic week ahead!

Smiling is infectious…

Smiling is infectious; you can catch it like the flu.
When someone smiled at me today and I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner, when someone saw my grin.
He started smiling, and I realized I passed it onto him.
I thought about that smile, and then I realized its worth.
A single smile, just like mine, Could travel ’round the earth!
So if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start and epidemic quick, and get the world infected!

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