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Category Archives: attitude
#286 – This day is too precious to waste by resenting things or people you cannot change. Courage to Change – One Day at a Time
The harsh tone, the unkind words, the indifference is usually over in a few minutes. What price are you paying by holding on to those few minutes? Love yourself enough to give up the struggle over something that is out … Continue reading
#285 – Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh
It’s clinging to old angers that keeps us from being free. What helps me to let go is simply to find something else to put in my mind, like a prayer or a poem or a positive saying. I think … Continue reading
#283 – “Being positive is a large predictor of success.” Cindra Kamphoff, Mental Performance consultant to the Minnesota Vikings.
“Mental toughness is about remaining confident, composed, determined and focused on your goals despite distractions. It’s easy to get in your own way by having negative thought patterns that limit you or by not letting go of the past.” Evaleen … Continue reading
#282 – Resentments mark the place where I see myself as a victim. Courage to Change
Instead of praying for somebody to change, focus on what you can change and ask for a new way of thinking about the situation. Let your resentments go because the cost to you is your self esteem.
#281 – You can choose not to obsess about things or people you can do nothing about.
You are in charge of your own thinking. Be kind to yourself.
#280 – “Look into the mirror and say I love you, I really love you.” Christiane Northrup
According to Ms. Northrup, if you do this for 30 days, it will change your life. She also says, when you are having a problem, she believes in saying this prayer, “I can’t do this on my own, You take … Continue reading
#279 – Let it go
What I have discovered is that strange as it seems, the more I let go of things I cannot change, the better they seem to turn out. If nothing else, I feel better. Check out my e-book, Evaleen From Rags … Continue reading
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278 – “When you learn to accept instead of expect, you’ll have fewer disappointments.” ~Unknown
To expect loved ones or friends to act in a certain way is to become frustrated and hurt. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind by accepting them as they are, warts and all, and then turning it over … Continue reading
#277 – Rewire your brain by recalling 3 things you are grateful for. Author unknown.
Interesting how much harder we are on ourselves with our negative thinking and self criticism than anybody else could ever be. It helps me to come up with a positive phrase such as, “I am healthy, I am happy, I … Continue reading
#276 – I have never done anything well that I didn’t have fun doing. Joe Maddon, Chicago Cubs manager
He also believes the more freedom you give the players, the more discipline and respect you get in return. It must be working because the Chicago Cubs won the World Series last year. Evaleen From Rags to Riches: http://tinyurl.com/a5zvzpx – … Continue reading
#275 – Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. Viktor E. Frankl
Frankl, a victim of the holocaust, whose wife was killed, chose to remember her love and let that be his guiding light and strength rather than to let himself be filled with hate. Like Frankl, we are all in charge … Continue reading
#274 – Today, I will let myself enjoy what is good and be happy.
You don’t have to wreck a good day or good feelings. You don’t have to let others spoil your day either. You can choose to be happy today. You are in charge of you. Check out my e-book, Evaleen From … Continue reading
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#272 -How You Address Yourself Has an Enormous Affect on Your Success. Psychology Today May/June 2015
In a series of ground breaking experiments Ethan Kross, Nobel Prize winner, discovered that how people conduct their inner monologues has an enormous effect on their success in life. According to Kross, by addressing yourself by your name instead of … Continue reading
#271 – Never let what anyone says distract you from your goals. Michelle Obama
“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really … Continue reading
#270 – Trade your expectation for appreciation and your whole world changes. Tony Robbins
Such a small thing to do for such a big outcome.
#269 – You don’t have to forget to forgive.
Forgiving someone is your gift to you, a way of freeing your mind. Charlotte Parker – Forty Niner http://tinyurl.com/8rjdma2
#268 – Look to this day! For it is Life, the very Life of Life: From the Sanskrit Salutation of the Dawn
Live in the present and find what you can enjoy there. Let today be the focus of your life. Try not to torment yourself with past mistakes or future worries. Allow yourself to look at your life with wonder instead … Continue reading
#267 – “No matter what the situation is, all will be well.” Oprah
Or as she says, “this too shall pass.” She says these words give her comfort. They give me comfort too and I hope they do the same for you.
#265 – Happiness is Two Kinds of Ice Cream: From: Happiness by Lea Salonga
Happiness can always be found in the small things that surround us every single day if we simply pay attention. Read my book, Evaleen from Rags to Riches and find out how Evaleen discovers the true key to happiness. It’s … Continue reading
#264 – Yes, not right now, and I have something better for you. Kerry Washington
When Kerry Washington, well known actress, prays for something, she says she always receives one of three answers. Evaleen From Rags to Riches: http://tinyurl.com/a5zvzpx
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#263 – Forgiveness is the key to happiness. From: The Course of Miracles
Forgiving someone who has harmed you is not for their sake, but for your own peace of mind. When you refuse to forgive someone who has hurt you, you literally keep the hurt alive. Try coming up with a positive … Continue reading
#262 – Take a few moments to become silent and listen for directions from your higher self. From: Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to be Free by Wayne Dyer
Sometimes it’s a good idea to simply stop, become quiet and listen to what’s going on inside of you. Are you happy? Are you sad? Are you irritated? What’s cluttering up your mind right now and what might you think … Continue reading
#261 -Practice the discipline of gratitude: Henri Nouwen
Hillary Clinton said this is her favorite quote of all time. “Regardless of how hard the day is, how difficult the decisions are, be grateful,” she said. “Be grateful that you have to reach out, be grateful for your critics, … Continue reading
#260 -Let the power come. From: In Love With the Mystery by Ann Mortifee.
“Let ecstasy erupt. Allow your heart to expand and overflow with adoration for this magnificent creation and for the love, wisdom, and power that birthed it all. Rapture is needed now – rapture, reverence and grace.” In the book, What … Continue reading
#260 – Stop Letting People Who Do So Little For You Control Your Mind. Will Smith
It helps me to say the serenity prayer when this happens to me. It goes like this. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (other people), the courage to change the things I can (myself) … Continue reading
#256 – Be present and be grateful – Gwen Stefani
This helps me to remember to be present and to be grateful for what is rather than to spend precious time worrying about circumstances and people I can do nothing about. Running Away to Santa Fe: – http://tinyurl.com/856ksgv … Continue reading
#255 – “What other people think of me is none of my business.” ~Wayne Dyer
When someone says something hurtful to you and you obsess about it, the sooner you stop giving that person free rent in your head, the happier you will be. Come up with something positive to say to yourself when you … Continue reading
#252 – “If you express yourself too much, you’re considered weak.” ― Sylvester Stallone
Something to consider when you have the urge to blurt out your truth to just anybody. Check out my e-book, Evaleen from Rags To Riches about someone who learns to control her emotions and her words on her path to … Continue reading
#250 – “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ― Eckhart Tolle
Abundance can be in relationships, financial, productivity, spiritual, on and on. We all have so much more than we know.
#248 – Whatever is going on in your life, don’t give up because the finish line is a great place to be.” Rebekah Gregory
Never, ever, ever, give up. Continue reading
#246 – On the worst days of our lives, there is also something to enjoy.
Proust writes in Swann’s Way about the day Swann’s beloved wife died and how shocked he is to discover himself enjoying the beautiful spring day. Such is life.
#245 – Mental strength and a positive attitude are vital to success. Stephen Madden
Mental strength is as important as a positive attitude. It takes mental strength to keep from cracking under pressure. This comes from a course taught by former Navy seal, Commander Mark Divine. He also includes self awareness and compassion for … Continue reading
#244 – “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou
Try something new today to shake you out of your rut. Doesn’t have to be big, just something different from your usual routine, something that takes a little courage. Check out my brand new short story, Dreams Come Due on … Continue reading
#243 – “Perfect is the enemy of the good.” Voltaire
Increasing your effort to be perfect often results in diminishing returns. So take it easy on yourself. Do your best and then let it go. Running Away to Santa Fe: – http://tinyurl.com/856ksgv – the story of an angry housewife who decides … Continue reading
#242 – “You become the average of the five people you spend your time with.” Jim Rohn
Enough said. Check out my book, Charlotte Parker – Forty Niner http://tinyurl.com/8rjdma2 On the cover is my hard working grandmother who ran a boarding house.
#241 – Accepting, allowing, and interacting with your life as though it is exactly as it should be, without making yourself wrong (or right) for what you discover is the way to Self-Realization.” ~Ariel Kane
When you’re confused about what to do next, fully surrendering to the possibilities will help you see a clear path ahead. Probably best said that if you don’t know what to do, do nothing, but if you do know … Continue reading
#239 – Believing that you are enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. Brene Brown
Belonging starts with self acceptance. The more you are comfortable with who you are, the less likely you will feel the need to impress others. Check out my e-book, Charlotte Parker – Forty Niner at: http://tinyurl.com/8rjdma2
#238 – “Resentment marks the place where I see myself as a victim.” Courage to Change
Let your resentments go because they cost you too much in self esteem. Instead of obsessing about or trying to change someone, concentrate on yourself and what you need to change. Pray also that the person in question be given … Continue reading
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#237 – Questions to ask yourself for a personal mission statement: New York Times, Science Section 1/6/2015
How do you want to be remembered? How do you want people to describe you? Who do you want to be? Who or what matters most to you? What are your deepest values? How would you define success in your … Continue reading
#236 – Don’t let your emotions rule you.
Never let them see you sweat. It seems to me that the people who succeed in a big way, are able to remain calm, cool and utterly themselves, at least outwardly. I was reminded of this when watching Carrie Underwood … Continue reading
#235 – It’s not enough to imagine success; you must also see the barriers. Gabrielle Oettingen
In her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking, she suggests something she calls mental contrast whereby you imagine success but also imagine several of your own behaviours that could keep you from succeeding. What she discovered was that the students who did … Continue reading
#234 – Stop hoping that other people will change. Courage to Change
Resentments of others makes you feel like a victim and costs you self esteem. Instead of focusing on others whom you can do nothing about, change your own thinking. It helps to have a few positive thinking mantras such as, … Continue reading
#233 – “Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” Conon O’Brien.
Simply put, do your best and don’t worry about the outcome. Read my latest e-book: Charlotte Parker – 49er. I think you’ll enjoy it. http://tinyurl.com/8rjdma2
#229 – “Gratitude listing “rewires your brain, allowing it to actually work more optimistically and more successfully” Shawn Achor
Gratitude listing is a simple five-minute habit anyone can adopt that can make you a happier person. and happier people attract the best of everything life has to offer. Listing five things you are grateful for every morning before … Continue reading
#232 – Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Winston Churchill
Add to that another old saying, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” What’s so interesting to me, is often winners I have known are not aware when they have succeeded because they are so busy plugging along, simply doing … Continue reading
#231 – If you want to keep a relationship going, you have to put the energy in.
This is from my husband who has a lot of friends and this why. He puts in the energy. His grandfather was the same way and also had a lot of friends. It’s easy not to and most people … Continue reading
#230 – “Money is power, freedom, a cushion, the root of all evil, the sum of blessings”. Carl Sandburg
Treat money with respect. Fight the urge to spend your money on things you don’t need or will lose interest in quickly. There’s no misery like being broke. Knowing you can pay the rent and buy groceries for months to … Continue reading
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#287 – “You can’t hold grudges.” Ben Affleck.
“You must forgive and at least try to forget if you want to get ahead in life,” Ben Affleck said last night in his speech at the Academy Awards. A favorite line of mine from the Course of Miracles is: … Continue reading
#286 – Amateurs view anxiety as a bad thing while professionals tend to view it as a good thing. New York Times Magazine
Science of elite performance studies have shown that people who feel anxious during a test actually do better. That same study states that their anxiety and insecurity help them focus. So it’s okay to be nervous and insecure, just don’t … Continue reading
#285 – Find a way to break down a massive project into smaller sub-projects.
It’s easy to get lost in the details and overwhelmed by a large project. Find a way to break it down into smaller projects and work on one piece at a time. This will give you a quick win and … Continue reading
#284 – A surplus of effort can overcome a deficit of confidence. Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice
This is the sort of information that contributed heavily to Sonia Sotomayor becoming a supreme court judge. When she became a federal judge in 1992, she says she was so terrified, that her knees were literally knocking together. She … Continue reading
#282 – “Don’t think don’t think. Just do the work.” Bette Midler
Don’t over think, don’t worry or doubt whether what you’re doing is good or not, just forge ahead and do the work. By the way – Happy Holidays. I love doing Tuesday Tips. They keep me going and hope … Continue reading
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Tuesday Tips - Wisdom for Every day 