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IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW "YOU" RESPOND

Discouragements and disappointments come to us all Don't let them get you down.

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 Along with the joy and happiness of  the holiday season can sometimes come frustrations, disappointments, and discouragements. Someone was rude to you at the checkout counter. You were already frustrated because someone had jumped ahead of you in line as you were trying to get to the checkout counter, not to mention that as you were arriving the person outside who pulled ahead of you into the parking space  you spotted and  just about ready to pull into.
We all have days when things in our daily lives just aren't going our way, the way we would like them to.  Then is the time to take the opportunity to "let it go", practice responding with a positive attitude.  That is what will allow you to experience the true joy and happiness of the season within yourself and display and pass it on to those around you.

More on How to React to Life's Discouragements and Disappointments

STAY MOTIVATED To MASTER LIFE

Sometimes feel like throwing in the proverbial towel, feeling like enough is enough? Well don't give up, at least not yet. At least not before trying a few suggestions to overcome what at the moment may seem as if its not worth the effort.

First, do not let the stress of everyday living overcome or get the best of you. Yes, life has it challenges for us all but remember challenges were meant to be overcome. In their most negative form they are obstacles that we can choose to overcome or we can allow them to block our path to success. Its best to choose to overcome them.

Choosing to overcome obstacles on the path to success in life can be frightening and can lead to discouragement in our best efforts to try.  But take heart and be encouraged that you can do it.  Overcome your fear of success and see yourself accomplishing goals you've only dreamed about in the past.  Beginning your new life many times starts with a dream however mastering life begins with action. Acting on those dreams is what brings about success. 

Here are some ways to stay motivated and overcome challenges in your life.
And always remember to keep trying to give it one more try. It has been said that "life is an endless struggle but all things are possible with faith". Remember its always to soon to quit. Stay motivated to master your life.

January, Month of New Beginnings

January 1st began a new year and it's well known January is a month of new beginnings. It is a time resolutions are made generally having to do with appearance and the way we look and feel.  Goals are set by many and some are accomplished but many are not. A reason for that might be that starting something new sometimes requires a new way of thinking.  It sometimes requires certain tools -"inner tools"- to help us get started and keep going until our goals are accomplished.  (Read More)

Overcoming the Challenge

It can certainly be said that these are difficult times we'll living through.  But the first key to overcoming the challenge of difficult times is to "Stay Positive".  As all of us  know, who have been through difficult challenges, hardships and what seems like endless obstacles in trying to accomplish our goals, staying positive can be a challenge in and of itself.

A first step is to believe you can do it. Have faith in yourself. You can have a good attitude.  You may have to encourage yourself but its all in you and up to you.  Do you want to be positive?  If you really want it, then you may have to work at it.  Yes, work at it.  Some are born naturally happy, positive people but many of us are not. Many have had to do just what you'll going to have to do and that is work at staying positive. 

Trying to stay positive and maintain a good attitude, here are a few helps to remember:

"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." ~ W. Clement Stone

             "Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will have great recompense".                   
                   - The New American Bible, Revised Edition

Finding the Courage to BE HAPPY

Courage is needed to accomplish many things in life and for some 'finding ways to Be Happy' is no exception.
Some might remember a song that was quite popular for some time in the late eighties entitled 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by musician Bobby McFerrin, but that is not always as easily accomplished as said.

What does it take to Be Happy? Author Randy Taran, founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Project Happiness, in an article posted on HuffPost Living entitled "Authentic Happiness: 3 Simple Steps to Find Courage to Be Yourself" posed a question.  "Are you giving enough attention the clues your inner voice is sending?"  If you are not, here from her article are 3 simple ways she list that you might use to get started.

Authentic Happiness from the inside.

COURAGE BUILDING THOUGHT & HOW TO

COURAGE BUILDING THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

 

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear"  

Mark Twain

 

 HOW TO:

Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain. 

- Mark Twain

A Positive Attitude Defines Your Style

Spring is a time of renewal. The dead of winter has passed away and signs of new life blooming all around us are beginning to appear.  Most of us are happy to put away the weight of winter both physically and mentally to enter a new season of  life and rebirth.
Outwardly we shed the heavy coats, hats, and scarves of the past season for  lighter, fresher apparel and accessories.  But just as nature renews itself  and is clothed in the beauty that is Spring, we too should think about our own renewal.
As we prepare to change our wardrobes for the new season we should prepare to change our personal attitudes if they are anything less than positive.  As we go forth  daily into the world that makes up our lives we daily communicate to the world our personal sense of style and how we feel about ourselves by the way we dress. We do the same when we cloth ourselves with a bad attitude.
Now is a good time in this new season of renewal to update our own personal fashion statement  by adorning ourselves with a new fresh outlook and positive attitude.
Developing a positive attitude is key in defining and developing the kind of personal style that is admired and emulated by others. A positive attitude brings forth the confidence needed to communicate to the world your good taste and sense of style.

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