Don't Miss Out

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take" 

"Oh I wish I'd done that and I had the opportunity too!"

How many times have we said this in our lives?

Either through circumstances or what other people expect of us, we do miss out on opportunities which come our way, sometimes, every single day.

I ask the question: "What do I want / what do you want?"

Instead of 'bowing' to pressure from others, do something that YOU want to do, and, today, most things are possible.

Did you want to study? Do It!

Did you want to become a vet? lawyer? doctor? Do It!

Did you just want to improve your education (because when you were younger you didn't have the opportunity)? Do It!

Education today allows most people, of most ages, to study most subjects and at reasonable prices (sometimes even free).

Of course, this can apply to anything in life but Education is a good start.

What do YOU Want to do?

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Teacher

I Am Thankful

 "I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. I am thankful".

Being thankful for what we have in life is a good way of bringing Positivity into our lives.

When we are thankful for what we have today, we are grateful towards Life Itself.

Living in this world, where we are 'denied' nothing (as it were), it is easy to forget what we 'should' be grateful for. We can go to any supermarket for our food. Go to bed at night and sleep on a nice, (hopefully) comfortable bed. We can turn on the t.v. and watch the news or a program we enjoy. We can wake up every morning without the fear of our homes being destroyed (in most countries).

Are we thankful for these things?

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Respect

 "Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love".

This is a 'quality' that every generation needs to learn.

Respect for others who share our planet with us, whether human or animal, even Respect for this very earth we live on.

Today, we live in a world of diversity, with so many different people living different ways. As long as we are all happy and not hurting anyone --- let's show that Respect.

After all, Respect shows how much we Love.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

DO IT!

 "Be the reason someone believes in good people".

We've said this ourselves: "There are some good people in this world!" Especially when someone has gone beyond to help us out with something that is important to us personally.

A Smile, a Nod, a "Hello" can make all the difference in a person's life.

An older person may not have anyone at home to talk to, but when you 'chat' with them at the hospital (because you're both waiting to see the doctor), that older person feels good, better and happier.

When you're waiting at the train station for your train and you see that person, drinking coffee, but oh they do look sad, haven't you ever wanted to go up to him/her and just say: "It's ok, things will get better"? A gentle smile can sometimes get that person talking, and we'd do anything we can to help him/her.

Be that Reason ! ! !

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Well Done

 "If you fail, congratulations because most people don't even try".

It's true isn't it: "Oh you did that, I didn't bother because I knew I'd fail".

What a negative way of looking at life!

When we try to do something, especially if it is difficult for us personally, even if we 'fail', we should still be Proud that we at least 'tried'.

And to be honest, there are very few things in life that we will fail at, but if we don't even try --- we'll never know --- and then we miss out on (possibly) something special in our lives.

At least TRY, at least YOU had a go, and when you do succeed, it'll be a lovely surprise and you'll be ever so glad you did try.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

See What YOU Can Do

 "When you stop doubting yourself, you get a chance to see what you're capable of".

It is a sad fact that some of us are brought up with the "You'll never amount to anything" saying. Maybe we've heard a family member say it to us over and over again, and we eventually start to believe it.

IGNORE THIS!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

At school, many teachers try to encourage us to take the "Can Do" attitude --- 'you can do it' --- 'believe in yourself' --- and you do eventually get that maths question right. I use maths because it took me 3 months to pass my A level maths when I was in my 30s, so anything really is possible. Yes, I took the exam 3 times but I passed on the 3rd time (with great relief).

But I did feel good for passing and not giving up, especially as maths is not an easy subject for me personally. Also, I felt like I had achieved something.

What about you?

What have you done recently, or in your past, that you are proud of because it was difficult but you still "accomplished" it?

Be Proud of That! Be Proud of Yourself!

Never doubt yourself --- the best don't need to!!!

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Self-Discipline

 "Self-discipline starts with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do".

Mental Health is becoming a very big concern and is recognized today as a very real 'problem'. 

Many addictions are traced back to what a person thinks or is shown. Once the eye sees something, it cannot be forgotten.

So, the 'trick' is to make sure that what we see and take into our minds, Builds our Minds up and Strengthens our Minds.

None of us are born with 'weak' minds but we can become 'weak' mentally when walking through life.

Don't let someone else 'force' depression upon you. I'm not talking about listening and helping someone who is depressed. I'm talking about that 'nasty' person who is jealous of your happiness, and they want you to think only negative thoughts, bringing doom and gloom into your world.

A simple "NO Thankyou!", if only in the mind, will help to protect your thoughts, thus protecting your mind.

And then you can personally have that "self-discipline" in Controlling your own mind and thoughts.

'Control what you Think, and you will Control what you Do'.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

9 Positive mental Health Habits

(If you feel you need help mentally, these 9 points will definately help you, just click on the above link)