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7 Favorite Quotes

5/15/2020

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7 Favorite Quotes + One
To quote is to repeat (a passage, phrase, words, etc.) from a book, author, speech or the like, usually with acknowledgement of the source.
I find that reading quotes can often inspire and motivate us and at times even help us reach a calming plain after one of life's events.

Through the years I've accumulated hundreds of these quotes. Here are just a few of my favorite ones:

* "Be the change you want to see in the world"~ Gandhi

* "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" Audrey Hepburn

* "You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."~ C.S. Lewis

* "Forgiveness is not an occasional act: it is an attitude."~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

* "Nobody can bring you peace but yourself."~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

* "When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."~ Wayne Dyer

* "People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.
This is how character is built."~ Eleanor Roosevelt

and Note to Self: "I don't have to take this day all at once, but rather, one step, one breath, one moment at a time.
I am only one person. Things will get done when they get done.~ tinybuddha.com

Hope you enjoyed these Quotes.

Love, Laugh, Live and Grow
By Danielle Manibog

I welcome any questions, sharing or comments you may have.

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9 Timeless Secrets of Being Happy

4/15/2020

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9 Timeless Secrets of Being Happy

1. Embrace New Experiences.
Most people suffer from merely existing versus really living. Don’t get caught in a rut; get out of it if you are. Explore. Play. Go beyond your comfort zone. Don’t lean on the excuse “I don’t have time to try new things.” It is as tragic and ridiculous as saying “I don’t have time to breathe.” New experiences are life. Live deeply.

2. Be Who You Are.
Recognize and clear through what others expect of you, including society’s expectations, your parents’ expectations, the opposite genders’ expectations, and anyone’s expectations. Recognize and clear through the guilt, anger, fear and other emotions that are sabotaging you. What are your dreams? Your goals? Your loves? Who are you? Be that person.

3. Let Go of the Past.
The past is good for two things: the happy memories, and the lessons it provides. Clinging to resentment and sadness for past events hurts one person the most: you. Don’t let the past suck the gift of the present out of you. Forgive. Let go. Be here now, and go forward.

4. Be Kind.
It is easy to act kindly to those who have been kind to you. Do so, but also remember that is not where kindness is needed most. Recall those many times where you made mistakes, where you reacted out of negative emotions instead of responding from who you really are. Recall how you felt, or how you would have felt, if others responded to your mistakes with kindness instead of harsh criticism or a cold shoulder. Negativity only breeds more negativity. Empathize, and choose to be kind. It spreads rapidly.

5. Be Responsible for Yourself.
Whatever happens, however promising or tragic, only one person is responsible for how you respond to it: you. There are no greater wastes of energy and potential than blame, envy, a desire for revenge, and wallowing in self-pity. You and only you are responsible for how you respond to anything and how you act. You wish others were a certain way? You wish the world were a certain way? Be the example.

6. Nurture Relationships.
Think of your most joyful moments. Think of all you have learned. Think of what has helped you grow. Chances are great these all involve other people, and other relations such as pets and nature too. There are over six billion people on this earth. There are infinite relationships to be had. Everyone has something to understand and to learn from. There is infinite love to be had, and to give. You can choose to be lonely, but you are never alone.

7. Recognize All You Have, and Be Grateful for It.
If you are alive, you are fortunate. If you can read this, you are fortunate. If you can walk, talk, see, smell, taste, or feel, or all of these, you are fortunate. You are what you focus on, so if you focus on what you lack, you become that lack. Focus on all that you do have, on the gifts inside and all around you. Be grateful to be great.

8. Do What Inspires You.
Painting, singing, writing, biking, swimming, gardening, reading, dancing, walking, woodcarving … what is your flame? What ignites you, inspires you, enlightens you, restores your life? Do it, and do it often. Do not believe your excuse of having too much work to do and too little time for what inspires you. Doing what inspires you is the very fuel that will give you the strength and motivation to do the other things you need to do, and do them well.

9. Remember that Happiness is a State, Not a Circumstance
Happiness is a state of being, not merely a moment of pleasure or joy. By committing to your happiness you acknowledge and accept that there will be times of challenge and suffering, but by staying true to who you are you will not just endure but thrive. Happiness is not just the bird floating serenely on the water, and happiness is not made unhappy by the rock that falls and temporarily disturbs the water. Happiness is the water itself, always being exactly what it is.

SOURCE: Brian Vaszily

Love, Laugh, Live and Grow
By Danielle Manibog

I welcome any questions, sharing or comments you may have.

© Copyright 2018-2020 Tidbits Books. All rights reserved.

Trust Yourself

2/10/2020

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Learn to trust yourself, set aside your fears and go for your dreams.
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live"~
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
and remember, “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Love, Laugh, Live and Grow
By Danielle Manibog

I welcome any questions, sharing or comments you may have.

© Copyright 2018-2020 Tidbits Books. All rights reserved.

3 Tips to Conquer Busy Work

9/14/2019

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How to Conquer Busy Work

Most of us have some busy work issues to deal with. You know, the type of work that takes you away from the more important job at hand. The menial tasks you use as an excuse to not complete your projects or meet your goals and the ones that can also keep you away from your successes.

Here are 3 tips to help you Conquer Your Busy Work:

Calendar - You should have a calendar with monthly as well as daily pages, one that you can easily take with you. It can be digital or the paper kind, which ever fits your life style. I use the paper format. I find this type easier to handle.
I can calendar items for months to come as well as whenever needed easily check back on previous entries.
You can also separate your daily blocks into 2 categories, one side for business ventures, projects and job related tasks.
The other column can be used for everyday notes, errands and personal things that need your attention.
The idea is to keep your to do lists together and organized so you can manage your time and life more efficiently.

Note Book - A note book can be as simple as a spiral or a composition book. The important thing again is to have a place to keep your on going to do list as well as your ideas, steps, plans and deadlines for your projects. It will save you time and post-its. Having things written down should keep you on track and more focused making busy work a thing of the past.

Timer - Maybe to some this may sound a little child like but when you are trying to get away from busy work you often need to retrain yourself. I use a small kitchen timer that I keep on my desk.
If you have a task or project to complete, start by allowing yourself 15 to 30 minutes on the timer. Make a commitment to yourself and do not get up or change task until the bell rings. As you feel more comfortable with this time management technique you will be able to increase your productivity.
Remember changes take from 21 to 30 days to become a new habit.

Busy work tasks are sometimes necessary but the whole idea is to free more time to enjoy yourself, life and the people you cherish.

Og Mandino said it best:

"Never again clutter your days or nights with so many menial and unimportant things that you have no
time to accept a real challenge when it comes along. This applies to play as well as work.

A day merely survived is no cause for celebration. You are not here to fritter away your precious hours
when you have the ability to accomplish so much by making a slight change in your routine.

No more busy work. No more hiding from success. Leave time, leave space to grow.
Now! Now! Not tomorrow!"

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