December 02nd, 2016

SUCCESS & INSPIRATION TUESDAYS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

SUCCESS

As more and more comes out about our political system, health care system, corporations etc. it’s easy to become depressed or shut down.  In truth, that doesn't accomplish anything and it doesn’t feel good.  The great news about everything that went on during and after the election is that it shows us, no matter what side you are on, the flaws that we hadn’t seen before.  It shows us where the work is.  It awakened people who had no idea about politics or policies.  Everything hidden came to light.  All of that is good. Now the real work can begin.  

Our job is to be aware and at the same time to find the joy in life.  Focusing on what’s wrong all the time doesn’t help anything.  But there are things we can do every day.  It’s easy and it feels good.  Every day be kind to the people we meet and the people in your life.  If you can help someone do it.  
Re-evaluate your life- what feels right, what feels like you need to make a change. Be more authentic with yourself and the people close to you.

Share your wisdom and knowledge where you can.  Learn more about yourself.  Find ways that you can make your life better.  See things that you have supported before that, as you learn, don’t feel appropriate any more.
Make changes where you need to.

Also see the beauty all around you.  Nature surrounds us all the time. Trees are amazing if you take the time to look at them, their shapes, their strength, their uniqueness.  Enjoy the ocean and rivers as you cross a bridge. If you have pets watch them and appreciate their beauty, their zaniness, their unique solutions to obstacles that come their way. Appreciate the light in a child’s eyes and the laughter of a young child which is filled with delight.  Enjoy your own body and it’s ability to move and exercise and that it helps you enjoy food, sleep and hugs.  There is so much to enjoy that no one can take away or change. It will always be there.  
Do the things you can to support good change and all the time enjoy life and live with passion.

INSPIRATION

You Can Easily Enjoy Life In A Way Most People Don’t
by Hannah Braime

Often, we already have everything we need to enjoy life—it’s just a question of prioritizing what’s really important. Here are 25 simple ways you can enjoy your life more, starting today!

1. Focus on yourself
Other people will always be on hand to offer up their opinions and advice. Ultimately, however, it’s we, and we alone, that have to live with the consequences of our decisions.

2. Make time to relax
Making time to relax and reconnect with ourselves leaves us better equipped to deal with more challenging periods.

3. Avoid the news
It’s all too easy to get sucked into public drama, online and offline. Trust that if something important happens, you’ll know about it. Otherwise, save yourself energy and spend your time on something more worthwhile.

4. Nurture your positive relationships
Make time to nurture the positive relationships you have with friends and family. Identify the people who lift you up and focus your energy on them.

5. Meet new people
Community is one of the most important needs we have. Making a consistent effort to meet new people helps us fulfill that need and introduces us to new ideas and perspectives.
6. Explore new places
New places and cultures offer a different perspective on the world and add a healthy dose of inspiration and possibility to our lives.

7. Keep a wish list
Whenever you think of something you’d like to try, or a place you’d like to visit, write it down and keep a collection. It keeps the dream alive and stops it fizzling out as a forgotten thought.

8. Try new things
Commit to trying a certain number of items from your wish list each year to make sure they don’t just stay as wishes.

9. Spend money on experiences, not possessions
It’s experiences, not possessions, that create memories and meaning.

10. Cut down your junk
Physical clutter equals mental clutter; reducing the amount of stuff around us fosters a calmer mental state, too.

11. Make time for gratitude and appreciation
Creating a routine of writing down three things we feel grateful for each day helps us focus more on what we’re grateful for in life.

12. Track how you’re spending your time
It’s easy to get to the end of a day and wonder where all the time went, so track how you spend your time in an average week. When we’re conscious of how we’re spending our hours, we can make the most of the time we have on this planet.

13. Be deliberate in your choices
We’ve never had so many opportunities to create a lifestyle that we truly love, yet many of us still live life on autopilot. Be deliberate in your life choices: remember that it’s your life and no-one else’s.

14. Invest in yourself
The more self-aware and self-accepting we are, the happier we are. Make time to read personal development books, journal, and focus on being compassionate towards yourself.

15. Remember that all feelings pass
A key part of enjoying life is accepting that we’re not going to feel 100% happy 100% of the time. During the more challenging times, remember that life is one big cycle of ups and downs, and remember that all feelings pass.

16. Celebrate wins
In a goal-obsessed society, it’s easy to bounce from one milestone to the next without savoring our successes. Make time to celebrate your wins—no matter how small, and focus on enjoying the journey rather than the destination.

17. Allow yourself to feel happy
Many of us find it challenging to enjoy a calm, “normal” life. Give yourself permission to enjoy a drama-free existence and focus on finding pleasure in your daily experiences.

18. Practice mindfulness
Noticing how we feel and what’s around us right now is an effective way of getting out of our heads, detaching from our worries, and returning to the experience of what it’s truly like to be alive.

19. Get outside
Feel the wind on your face, the sun on your skin, and enjoy a good dose of Vitamin D and fresh air.

20. Speak your mind
When we hold back our thoughts, opinions, and desires out of fear of displeasing others, we’re not being true to ourselves. Speak up and feel uncomfortable in the short-term and you’ll enjoy life more in the long-term.

21. Record happy moments
Take photos, journal, draw—whatever you need to do to record happy moments and memories.

22. Get active
Exercises releases endorphins, natural pain-relieving and stress-busting chemicals.

23. Keep learning
Find enjoyment through a sense of purpose and make time to explore subjects that interest you. After all, you never know where your interest might lead!

24. Practice compassion
When we can feel compassion for ourselves and compassion for others, even difficult situations become rewarding and, ultimately, more enjoyable.

25. Give back
Spending time on activities that make a difference to others, through pursuits like volunteering, helps instill a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. Even though some of the activities might not be that enjoyable or exciting, the simple act of giving back is a reward in itself.

Find joy!  If you are an entrepreneur and find joy in your business the next PITCH U begins 1/25/17 . www.entrepreneurmindworld.com/Pitch-u.html

My best to you,
Dianne

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