Believe And Inspire

 Believe And Inspire

“If you want to succeed just believe in yourself.”

We have heard this so many times but are very often too busy to actually ‘think’ about it.

For us to “succeed” in our everyday lives, we need to “Believe” that we can.

It is essential to have confidence in our own abilities because we live in a world full of technology.

We rely so much on technical advances that we have to be careful not to lose our own skills and abilities in life.

Self-Belief helps to motivate us into living the life ‘we’ want to. 

Believing in ourselves prepares us to cope with the challenges that come our way, building up the resilience we need to succeed every day.

Also, when we believe in our own capabilities, we inspire others to do the same.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Samuel Pepys

Know That You Have

Know That You have

“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.”

We do live in a society which constantly wants more, demanding more productivity and better improvement.

We need to set a balance within our own minds and lives.

Every one of us “is” doing our best so we should be gentle with ourselves.

Self-Kindness shows us that we should be kind and understanding towards ourselves.

We should remember that perfection is only a thought in someone else’s mind, and that we are ‘perfect’ as we are.

Positive mindfulness makes us aware of our own thoughts and feelings, respecting and accepting that ‘this is who we are.’

Self-Compassion is important for our mental health, to “know” that we have done our best and stop pushing ourselves.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

David Bowie

 

Appreciate The Simple Things

 Appreciate The Simple Things

“Be happy with the little you have. There are some people with nothing who still manage to smile.”

This always amazes me.

So many others may have lost so much, maybe living in a war-torn country, and yet they manage to smile and stay cheerful.

They are an example to us!

Contentment is the quality which comes to mind.

The questions is:

“Can you and I be happy and content with what we have now?”

When we think about the “life” we have compared to others, we do become grateful.

What we want out of life affects our view of this.

Sometimes it is better to appreciate the simple things in life which do improve our mental health.

Happiness is a state of mind, and this will bring joy, resilience and peace into our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Have faith in the future

Stay Happy All Day

 Stay Happy All Day

“The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude!”

This shows the importance of what we put into our minds.

Positive and optimistic meditational quotes will naturally pull our minds towards a mind that will lead us towards a strong and happy attitude.

This will make and keep our day a good day.

We will look forward to seeing the opportunities which will ‘unfold’ during the course of the day.

Our mindset has considerable affect on how we ‘view’ our lives.

We want to be strong and happy and have a ‘joyful’ way of looking at life itself.

When we have made up our minds to have a good day, it won’t really matter what circumstances we find ourselves in, we personally will stay happy all day.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

A positive thought for every day

'You Are In Good Hands'

‘You Are In Good Hands’

“Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

This is like the old saying:

“Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

No-one knows what we are personally ‘battling through’ every day, and we appreciate that kind word or helpful gesture.

So does the other person, whoever he or she is.

There are so many silent struggles that every one of us is going through and which only ‘we’ can see, and this is “why” we must be kind and show empathy to every one we meet.

Also, a kind word can very often move a person to ask for help, knowing that we do genuinely care for each other.

Most people are nice, kind and want to do their best to help.

“You are in good hands.”

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Have faith in the future

 

A Happier World

 A Happier World

“No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all.”

This quote resonates with a profound truth. 

How we ‘deal’ with others shows what kind of character we are. 

It is important to treat others with kindness, empathy and respect, not just to encourage the other person to be optimistic, but it is also good for our own mental health.

It is ‘built’ into us as humans that the more we are positive and nice to each other, the stronger our mental health becomes.

Respecting another person as our equal encourages a peaceful situation.

The empathy we have for others also shows a lot about our values and how we personally ‘live our lives.’

When everyone shows consideration in the community, we start to live in a happier world.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

A positive thought for the week

Believe That You Can "Fly"

Believe That You Can “Fly”

“Your wings already exist. All you have to do is fly.”

Like the birds that fly in the sky are beautiful, so are you.

We become so busy in our lives, that we don’t realize the strength that builds up inside of us, not just physically but mentally too.

Never be afraid to just ‘let go’ and ‘fly’ sometimes, especially to give yourself that break which you do deserve and need.

Like a bird instinctively knows how to fly, so you too inherently know how to ‘live.’

It’s just a matter of trusting in your own abilities, or wings, and having that confidence in yourself.

You will ‘discover’ so much about “You”.

When others see you doing this, it will also encourage him or her to ‘believe’ in themselves.

We have the skills to really ‘fly’ in our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Alexandra of Denmark

 

We Want To Keep Our Minds "Busy"

 We Want To Keep Our Minds “Busy”

“Don’t let anyone rent a space in your head unless they’re a good tenant.”

Our mental health must come before anything or anyone.

It is up to us which thoughts or beliefs we “allow” into our minds.

In this Century especially, we are learning the importance of our minds, and how they affect our responses in life.

It is a proven fact that what we allow into our minds will affect what we do and how we live our lives.

Our minds ‘control’ our emotions, which very often ‘controls’ how we act and what we do physically.

This also reminds us of the effect we can have on others.

Being positive and treating others in an optimistic way not only affects them, but also ‘echoes’ back onto ourselves.

We want to keep our minds ‘busy’ with hopeful, upbeat and confident thinking.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Queen Mother

Make Every Day Special

Make Every Day Special

“Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.”

I love this quote.

Life on this planet Earth is special and we are a part of this life.

We Are Special!

The very fact that we can wake up every morning and ‘see’ a new day, makes us want to make that day special.

This is encouraging us to have the type of lifestyle which shows that we “value” every day we are alive.

We live very busy lives, it’s true, but if we can just put into every day ‘something’ to make that day special, we’ll be proving that we cherish every single day.

Time itself will never stop so it is up to us to fill the time we do have with love and happiness.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Queen Mary

We Deserve Nothing Else

We Deserve Nothing Less

“Ten years from now, make sure you can say you chose your life, you didn’t settle for it.”

Never settle for second best!

You are the best and so deserve the best!

‘Creating’ our own path in life shows that we have control over our lives.

It is our own choices that we want to look back on and not someone else’s.

It may seem easier to just settle for ‘something’ but if it’s not what we want, we will never be happy.

We all hold the power to choose our own paths.

Let’s ‘choose’ what we love and enjoy, so that we can make some nice memories to look back on.

Life is a canvas and we want to paint a beautiful and happy picture.

The type of picture we can look back on and smile, knowing that we chose our life.

Remember, we deserve nothing else.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth 1

 

Strengthen That Hold On Life

 Strengthen That Hold On Life

“Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear.”

Our journey in life can seem complex sometimes.

Our own individual concepts of the past, the present and the future “shape” how we live our lives.

This quote is practical as well as philosophical.

It is a good ‘frame’ for a happy and peaceful life.

Accepting the past without regret is an important part of our personal development, and this allows our minds to ‘move on.’

Living today with confidence is vital so that we can navigate the challenges and opportunities that we face every day.

Looking towards the future with assurance shows that our lives are in our hands.

Being able to do this strengthens our minds and our hold on life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Queen Victoria

Improve Your Mental Health

 Improve Your Mental Health

“Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude, and all that extra stress is gone.”

A lot of the time, we are worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet and may not happen, and we add extra stress into our day.

By recognizing this, we can start to change our thinking and lose a great deal of that stress.

This comes down to our attitude.

By thinking in a positive way, that no matter what may happen we have control, the stress will leave us, making room for resilience and confidence.

This will significantly improve our ability to cope with stress and the kind of situations that can cause stress.

This will really improve our mental health.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Anne Lister

Take Control Of The Mind

 Take Control Of The Mind

“There are two ways to be happy: change the situation, or change your mindset towards it.”

This is showing us that we must take control.

Control of our minds.

Control of our lives.

Control of any situation we find ourselves in.

Our lives are in our hands and are therefore our responsibility.

Every one of us wants to be happy so let’s help ourselves.

A journal to write down the positive and good experiences we have in life is a good way of helping ourselves mentally.

Plus, when times are difficult we can open up and read our journal, and it will remind us that life will get better.

This is having a positive mindset.

We can ‘nurture’ an optimistic mindset during the good and bad times.

We may not be able to change the situation, but we can always be happy in our minds.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Rosa Lewis

Mental Balance Is Important!

 Mental Balance Is Important!

“A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.”

Humility:

“Is the quality of being modest and unassuming, characterized by a down-to-earth assessment of one’s own abilities and limitations.”

Arrogant:

“Is an exaggerated sense of their own worth or abilities, often showing rude superiority toward others.”

It is interesting that ‘humility’ fosters intellectual growth and enhances emotional stability.

Whereas ‘arrogance’ shuts down learning abilities and distorts reality.

Which is better for our mental health?

We learn from our mistakes, and whilst we should be proud of our achievements, we must never be arrogant.

Meditating on both our mistakes and our successes will help us to keep our mental balance, which is so important.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth Barrett-Browning

Look After Your Sleep

 Look After Your Sleep

“Go to sleep knowing you’ve done your best, you deserve your rest, and anything can happen tomorrow.”

Living in such a fast-paced world, and being as busy as we are in our lives, it is easy to forget the very basic requirement we have for sleep.

“Sleep” is not a luxury but a necessity.

For us to have healthy and balanced lives, we must have ‘a good night’s sleep.’

Sleep is a part of our self-care routine and we need sleep to be healthy, not just physically but mentally also.

Our minds and bodies rest and heal when we sleep, which is why we must make sure that we include sleep in our ‘life’s’ routine.

We work extremely hard, looking after our families and maybe even friends and neighbours, that we surely deserve to rest, even nap, but especially sleep, so that we will see tomorrow.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Nellie Bly

A Kind Word Can Complement

 A Kind Word Can Complement

“If speaking kindly to plants can help them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do.”

What we say has a profound influence on the person we’re speaking to.

Words we speak will affect the other person’s mind, either in a positive or in a negative way, and this will either help them to progress in life or it will stop them short.

Surely, we only ever want him or her to do well in their lives, progressing and moving forwards in a positive way.

When a kind word encourages a plant to grow, how much more will a kind word inspire a fellow human to have a strong hold on life.

This encourages us to ‘think before we speak.’

A kind word can complement and even enhance another person’s health, mentally, physically and emotionally.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Mary Shelley

Encourage And Learn

Encourage And Learn

“Note to self: you are not too old and it’s not too late.”

As long as we are alive, we have the opportunity and the potential to do wonderful things, no matter how old or young we are.

After getting married and bringing up a family, an older couple may want to ‘live their dream’ of travelling, opening a shop or simply learning new things, like languages.

GO FOR IT!

Half of the time it is having the confidence to, so “believe in yourself” because you can and will do it!

An older person is a wise person with experience and, very often, a new sense of purpose.

Also, when our grandparents, and even our parents, went to school as children, there weren't the subjects to learn from that we have today, it was very often just the basics.

Let’s encourage our loved ones and learn from them.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Jane Austen