Monday, August 11, 2014

Happiness

The quest for happiness seems to be a thing of this generation, of generations past and we can assume of future generations. We look for happiness in work, relationships, pets, shopping, hobbies... and many other things. How do we truly unlock happiness? There's an old saying do what you love and the money will follow, or do what makes you happy and the money will follow. So then, how do we find happiness?

The first step involves let go of self pity, the poor me syndrome. The world is not out to get you. As a matter of fact the world is full of rich, endless opportunities waiting for you to take hold of them and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Take action, if you thought yourself into a self pitying place or put yourself there, you can think yourself out of it and put yourself in a better place. Happier and more content.

Be appreciative and grateful for all that you have. This step coincides with the first step. Start thinking of ALL that you have. Start with the simplest of things, you have shoes on your feet and a roof over your head with food in the fridge. Make a list of all things you have and are grateful for, the little and the big things. Focus on these things as you go about your day and add to your list.

Take action do things that make you happy. Surround yourself with happy people. Positive people with good attitudes and goals. Set small goals, once they've been reached, reset and set more. Take good care of your body. Get the right amount of nutritional foods, water and exercise. Get plenty of rest and limit alcohol and caffeine intake.

These are just some of the steps one can take towards a happier life. There is more to come as the blog continues.

CREES Admin.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Successful vs. Unsuccessful

Successful People Vs.Unsuccessful People

Successful People:
Compliment
Forgive Others
Accept responsibility for thier failures
Want others to succeed
Keep a journal
Keep a "to-be" list
Set goals and develp life plans
Continuously Learn
Operate from a trasfomational perspective
Keep a "to-do/project" list
Embrace change
Exude joy
Share information and data
Share information and data
Talk about ideas
Read everyday
Give other people credit for their victories
Have a sense of gratitude

Unsuccessful People:
Criticize
Hold a grudge
Blame others for their failures
Say they keep a journal but really don't
Think they know it all
Operate from a transactional perspective
Secretly hope others fail
Don't know what they want to be
Never set goals
Exude anger
Hore information and data
Talk about people
Fly by the seat of their pants
Fear change
Watch TV eveyday
Take all the credit of their victories
Have a sense of entitlement

Success is measured by yourself. You are in charge of your own success.