Make Room For The Future!

Make Room For The Future!

“Let go of what’s behind you, the best is chasing you down. Make space for it.”

We need to let go of the past in order to make room for the future.

No matter what we have gone through, ‘the best is yet to come.’

This is crucial for our mental well-being.

To clear the mind of past failures and hurts means that we can replace these with happier and more joyful memories.

Keeping the future focused in our minds keeps us focused on hopeful thoughts, building up confidence in ourselves.

Embrace new opportunities, encourage inspiration in life, and see your life transform into a stronger and happier life.

Accept any past mistakes, forgive yourself, and let go of the past.

Make room for the future!

The ability to move forward allows us to ‘grow’ personally and to progress to the kind of future that we would like to have.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Edith Wharton

 

Let's Do The Same

 Let’s Do The Same

“Even after the hardest storms, beautiful things can bloom.”

There is always hope!

Even though many challenges come our way, causing difficult circumstances, we come through these stronger in ourselves.

In this way we grow beautifully.

We come to realize that we can believe in ourselves and have that confidence that we will get through ‘the next storm’ with a smile on our faces.

From a mental point of view, when we do our best to think positive thoughts in the good times, when the bad times come along, we will get through them in an optimistic way.

This strengthens our minds and our personalities.

In nature, a rainbow comes out after a storm, and the flowers ‘raise their heads’ up towards the warmth of the sun.

Let’s do the same in our everyday lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Madame Marie Tussaud

Inspire Yourself To Go Further

 Inspire Yourself To Go Further

“Slow progress is better than no progress. Stay positive and don’t give up.”

This kind of mindset promotes resilience and perseverance, as well as growth.

Going at speed, you cannot always get a firm hold on something.

Whereas, going slowly and making slow but sure progress often means that we’ve got a stronger grip and better understanding of the subject.

When we dedicate our time to a subject which is important to us, we see improvement in our lives.

This also builds confidence in ourselves because we know how much time we have put into something.

No action, no matter how small, is insignificant.

This also encourages us to embrace and navigate change.

Because it is slow progress, we can actually see it, which inspires us to go further in our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth Fry

Stay Focused On "You"

 Stay Focused On “You”

“You are the greatest project you’ll ever work on. Restart. Reset. Refocus. As many times as you need."

Investing time in ourselves and in improving our own skills is the best way to strengthen our hold on life.

This is a good way to do ‘self-reflection.’

Look at yourself and your life and ‘choose’ to work on yourself.

It is your life and you have the right to restart and refocus as many times as you want and need to.

Too many times we have compared ourselves to others when we haven’t even begun to see our own ‘worth.’

Focusing on our strengths, rather than our weaknesses, can only improve our mental health.

Reflecting on our personal growth allows us to see where we want to improve in our individual lives.

Stay focused on “ You.”

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Leonora Cohen

Seek Approval From Yourself

Seek Approval From Yourself

“Growth begins the day you stop chasing approval and start choosing self-respect.”

When we prioritize self-respect, we ‘unlock’ our true potential, and encourage personal growth.

Respecting ourselves shows that we recognize our own worth and live in accordance with our own values.

This way we start to grow as a person, because we are no longer seeking approval from others but only from ourselves.

Ceasing to chase approval from others gives us the time to explore and discover our own unique abilities, skills and talents.

By doing this, we start to become stable in our lives and have stability in our minds.

We want to be ‘true to ourselves’ and can only do this by becoming the best version of ourselves that we can and accepting ourselves.

All of this will have a good effect on our relationships with our loved ones.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Marie Curie

 

Be Considerate

Be Considerate

“The best way to start the day is with a cup of positivity.”

This is so good for the mind!

To wake up and start the day with a positive thought, will make your day a much more enjoyable day.

This kind of positivity can come through uplifting thoughts, affirmations and a constructive routine.

Positive thinking reduces stress and encourages resilience.

Also, when someone starts their day with a cup of positivity, he or she is more likely to be kind and considerate towards others.

This will also encourage us to appreciate our lives and accept ourselves for who we really are.

We want to harness this power of positivity through meditation and gratitude.

All of this will also encourage others to be positive in their own lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

 

Irena Sendler

In A Confident Light

 In A Confident Light

“Always follow the path that lifts you up and lights your way.”

This shows us that passion and direction is important in our lives.

We need to find a ‘path’ which brightens up our lives with hope, positivity and optimism.

Following a ‘path’ which encourages gratitude, happiness and joy can only strengthen our hold on life.

This will also show that we are responsible for our own lives and have control of our lives.

Very often when we are passionate about something, we put our souls into it, which starts to prove that we are starting to trust ourselves.

There are so many obstacles that could stop us, but we must turn these into opportunities so that we will be able to see that ‘path’ which builds us up and encourages us to see and love our lives in a confident light.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Florence Nightingale

"Ecotherapy"

“Ecotherapy”

“Nature is the greatest place to heal and recharge.”

The Earth provides us with everything we need to live and enjoy life.

Nature has often been called a refuge for healing and resting, as well as for rebuilding and rejuvenation.

The natural world is all around us, and we need to remember this.

The natural type of healing is the best for our mental and our physical health.

And it is free for anyone who takes time out of their busy lives to enjoy nature.

Nature can and does nurture the human spirit.

‘Ecotherapy’ promotes mental health through outdoor activities and ‘nature immersion.’

The beauty of this therapy is that we can do this ourselves, every single day of our lives.

This also contributes to our emotional and psychological well-being.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Anne Frank

 

Be Proactive

Be Proactive

“Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start with the moment you have.”

Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, “create” the perfect moment.

Like life is in our own hands, time is also and what we do with our time.

Like life is always moving, so is time, and it is up to us to make the best of our lives and the time we have now.

We need to be ‘proactive’ today so that we will have ‘that perfect moment.’

It is better to take action now rather than wait for ‘favourable conditions’, which actually may never happen.

Many who take the initiative, cultivate their plans and find success in doing so.

By ‘embracing the moment’, we very often learn new skills, have a deeper understanding and become adaptable.

Adopting this kind of mindset puts action first rather than waiting.

When we have ‘created’ our own happiness, we enjoy our lives so much more.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Helen Keller

 

Recognize And Appreciate

Recognize And Appreciate

“Being grateful turns struggles into strength and lessons into blessings.”

This is a good thought to remember.

Every struggle can be turned into a strength.

Every lesson can be turned into a blessing.

Every challenge can be turned into an opportunity.

Being grateful every day of our lives will give us this kind of positive and optimistic viewpoint.

Gratitude is a simple but important emotion that can powerfully change our lives for the better, if we would only let it.

Gratitude has also been looked at as a virtue, and is said to be essential for a ‘well-lived life.’

It is important to recognize and appreciate what and who we have in our lives, because then we will see that “life” is the blessing.

Having this way of thinking will help and protect our mental health.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Women in History

 

Important To You

Important To You

“Your time is your life — don’t give it away to things that don’t matter.”

We live in a world full of distractions.

It is up to us to choose which ‘distractions’ are worth our time.

Every minute spent on something or someone who tears us down, is not just a waste of our time, but a waste of our lives too.

But every minute in the company of things or people who are positive and build us up, is a good use of our time and our lives.

We need to prioritize what strengthens our hold on life and give ‘this’ the time it needs and deserves.

Investing our time in learning a new skill or doing something we have always dreamed of, is a sensible way of using the time in our lives.

If we want to live a meaningful life, we need to use our time wisely.

Give both your time and life to things and people who are important to you.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Women in History

 

The Positive Aspects Of Our Lives

The Positive Aspects Of Our Lives

“When you are grateful for what you have, you have everything you need.”

Encouraging a mindset where gratitude takes priority fosters a fulfilled purpose in life.

Being happy with what and who we have in our lives will ‘counteract’ those feelings of envy and dissatisfaction.

When we are grateful for what  we have, we realize we have everything we need in life.

“Gratitude” has that transformative power, when we realize we have everything we need, we are satisfied, calm and happy.

This is also good for our mental health.

Our minds are calm, not worrying, because we know we have what we need.

Many who ‘practice’ gratitude mindfulness are more positive and determined in their lives, and satisfied, as well as settled. 

Maintaining a Gratitude journal will help to keep the mind focused on the positive aspects of our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Have faith in the future

 

"Well Done! You're Still Here"

 “Well Done! You’re Still Here”

“Some days the win is just that you didn’t quit. That counts more than you think.”

How true this is!

We are so busy in our lives, looking after others, our homes, work, as well as trying to look after ourselves, that it is difficult not to just give up.

It’s hard and it’s tiring to keep going every day.

Sit down for ten minutes, every single day, and say to yourself:

“Well Done! You’re still here!”

Even write it down with the date.

An entry in your Gratitude Journal.

Thinking and doing something positive will not allow pessimistic thinking to enter the mind.

Sitting down will also give you the physical rest you need to carry on with your day.

This will also build up your self-worth.

You are loved!

You are needed!

You are important!

When others see you doing this, they are also encouraged to keep going.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Have faith in the future

We Do Have To Put The Work In

 We Do Have To Put The Work In

“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.”

The first thing we need to do is “believe in ourselves” because then ‘anything’ is possible!

When we are positive in our minds and think:

“I can do this!”

We Will!

Having this optimistic thinking first and foremost stops any negativity from creeping in.

To have a “can do” attitude means to have a “will do” life.

“Belief is the conviction that something can be achieved.”

The power of positive thinking cannot be emphasized enough.

Merely wishing for something will not make it materialize.

We need to ‘pick it up’, first in our minds, and then create, cultivate and achieve.

We need to foster the belief in our own and collective abilities and skills, for a happier and more peaceful world.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Thought for the week

It Is An Intentional Practice

It Is An Intentional Practice

“Gratitude is not just a feeling. It is a choice you make every single day.”

“A Choice” makes us think of doing something for a reason.

It is a ‘doing’ word.

A deliberate action.

When we think of how ‘gratitude’ helps us in everyday life, it just makes sense to choose to be grateful every single day.

Being grateful for what and who we have in our lives gives us stability in our lives, because ‘we are happy with our lot.’

This kind of thinking strengthens our viewpoint on life itself.

This needs to be a commitment on our part and then we will start to see the benefits of being grateful.

“Let us embrace gratitude as an intentional practice” and we will see our lives transform into positive, strong and happier lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Thought for the week

 

A Thriving Existence

 A Thriving Existence

“When your heart is happy — everything is in harmony, everything is balanced.”

When we are happy in our heart, the world we live in looks beautiful.

Our lives are balanced.

We ourselves ‘feel’ in harmony with life itself.

Who wouldn’t want to be this happy?

The ‘trick’ is to be this happy every day, throughout our lives, all of the time.

The thought that ‘happiness’ aligns our hearts with ‘the rhythms of life’, goes way back in history.

Aristotle stated that happiness is the highest good for humans.

He tells us that a happy, balanced life leads to a thriving ‘existence.’

Feeling that we are in harmony with the world around us is looking after our mental health.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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Add Value To Your Life

Add Value To Your Life

“We forget that waking up each day is the first thing we should be grateful for.”

We live such busy lives that we forget the ‘basics’.

If we would only stop and think about these, our lives would become richer, happier and more positive.

It really is making sure that we stop, sit down, rest and think about what and who we have in our lives, and be grateful for them.

We need to do this every single day of our lives.

Gratitude is connected to a healthy mental attitude, and less stress and anxiety.

Waking up every morning and being grateful for this, sets our minds up for an optimistic day.

This will strengthen our minds against negativity, and add value to our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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You'll Like Your New Story Better

 You’ll Like Your New Story Better

“Don’t be afraid to start over again, you may like your new story better.”

Every morning we wake up is another chance to make our lives happier.

The world we live in can be unpredictable, with its ups and downs, which is why we need to keep our balance, especially in our minds.

As long as we are alive, we can “start over again” to make our lives more joyful and positive.

Like everything we do, this starts in the mind.

In order to start something new, we need to have it in our minds to begin with.

If you want to change your life, you need to change how you think and what you think about.

Then you come to realize that your life is in your own hands, and it is your “right” to live it how “YOU” want to.

You’ll like your new story better.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Men in History

The Smallest of Kindnesses

The Smallest Of Kindnesses

“Not all of us can do great things, but we all can do small things with great love.”

It is in our human nature to be kind.

And sometimes the smallest acts of kindness is the one that is the most needed and appreciated.

It is very often a collection of small ‘kindnesses’ that make big changes in society.

It is a proven fact that the many small acts of kindness improve mental well-being, for both the giver and the receiver.

This fosters and encourages joy and happiness within the neighbourhood and society in general.

All of this reduces anxiety and stress, which can only benefit us mentally, physically and emotionally.

Even the smallest kindness, like opening a door for someone, contributes to the positive and healthy welfare of the world  we live in.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Men in History

 

Make The Right Choice For You

Make The Right Choice For You

“Growth means choosing happiness over history.”

When we look forward, towards our futures, we start to grow.

We free ourselves from the chains of the past and start to cultivate new skills and talents.

Thinking new, positive and optimistic thoughts is the start and the beginning of a new ‘way’ of life.

Our experiences shape our lives, so we need to start ‘creating’ new and happier ‘memories’ today.

Replace the unhappiness of the past with the joys of life today.

Live in the moment.

By planning and looking ahead, we can ‘make’ our own lives much happier and possibly even more peaceful.

Our lives are in our own hands, and when we choose happiness, we are proving we have control of our own lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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