SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL by Gabrielle Whitney
Jay Lillie
August 22, 2009
Happiness is not an accident! It is not something you wish for; it is something you create. With everything going on in the world today, it is easy to get overwhelmed, consumed with negativity, and even depressed. All that said, happiness is possible! Happiness and peace of mind are within your control.
Enjoy life´s simple pleasures and create experiences. Celebrate yourself and your family by engaging in activities that are free (enjoy the simple pleasures in life – watching a movie together, going for a hike, playing a board game, going to a museum, having a picnic, et cetera). Spend quality time with those you love and who love and support you and create new experiences together.
Practice gratitude and appreciation daily. Since whatever you focus upon expands, look for things for which to be grateful. Appreciate your life and the people around you. As you do, you will attract more opportunities and people for which to be grateful. Also, you will simply be happier on a daily basis.
Make time to "learn" and "play" daily. Read inspirational books, poems and quotes. Listen to CD´s that motivate you and teach you something new. Surround yourself with people who think you are wonderful. Engage in activities that uplift you. Do these things daily. They will feed your heart and your mind.
Shift Your Perspective. Challenges are a part of life. It is how you view challenges that really make the difference as to whether or not you achieve success, experience happiness, and live the life of your dreams. The Chinese symbol for the word, "Crisis" is also the same symbol used for the word, "Opportunity." The next time you experience a "Crisis," I encourage you to ask yourself the following questions:
1.Why is this happening FOR me? (Rather than "To" me)
2.What am I doing RIGHT? (Rather than "Wrong")
3.What new and exciting opportunities are available to me now?
I call these questions "The BIG 3." When something happens that is outside the scope of what you originally wanted, ask yourself these questions. Your mind wants to do something. Allow it to be your servant rather than your master. Have it look for what´s "right" rather than what´s "wrong" and have it focus on "solutions" rather than "problems."
Change Your Thinking … Change Your Life. Clear, positive intentions create miraculous results. You can change your life, your finances, and your body by simply changing your thinking. There is no limit to what you can create when you put your thoughts to work for you. As your inner reality shifts, your outer reality transforms beyond belief, and with it, a new sense of pride, energy and passion for life radiates from within you.
Engage in extreme self-care. We live in a fast-paced society and many people are running from one thing to the next. A majority of people skip breakfast, eat on-the-run, go to bed late and wake-up early. Very few people consciously take time for themselves to do the things that nurture their mind, body and spirit. Make sure to schedule in time daily to do the things that honor you – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You only have one body and one life. Treat yourself with love, honor and respect. Remember, no one will ever treat you better than you treat yourself!
Set yourself up for success, and be proactive. Write out your goals. Create a doable action plan to get there. Take action. Manage your finances. Update your resume. Actively do things to enhance your skill set. Study successful people. Seek out a mentor. Do the things that "successful" people do.
Life is precious and short. Every minute that goes by will never come back again. Allow yourself to be happy now. Don´t look back on your life and think, "What if," and "If only." YOU are the creator, designer, and author of your own life story. Take the opportunity to design the life you have always wanted. Treat yourself and your life like it matters … it does! It is never too late to change - it is never too late to take a risk – it is never too late to live a life of meaning, passion and purpose.
Always Dream BIG!
Gabrielle Whitney
Gabrielle Alexis Whitney, M.S.S., M.A.
Peak Performance Coach
Cell: 310-367-9449
CoachElleWhitney@aol.com
www.livingbeyondboundaries.com
Life Is Too BIG To Play small! ©
Gabrielle Whitney is one of the top Coaches representing the world´s largest personal and financial coaching company. Her businesses are designed to inspire and empower people to achieve the unachievable and break through any beliefs that keep them from living BIG!
Gabrielle´s clients regularly double, triple, and even more than quadruple their incomes in less than a year! They have written books, began living healthier lifestyles, created loving relationships, and one even received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All the while, they report having much more fun and a lot more free time to pursue their passions and heart´s desires.
Make this coming year your best year ever! Dramatically increase your income, simplify your life, double your productivity, and achieve your biggest dreams! Visit www.livingbeyondboundaries.com today.
Enjoy life´s simple pleasures and create experiences. Celebrate yourself and your family by engaging in activities that are free (enjoy the simple pleasures in life – watching a movie together, going for a hike, playing a board game, going to a museum, having a picnic, et cetera). Spend quality time with those you love and who love and support you and create new experiences together.
Practice gratitude and appreciation daily. Since whatever you focus upon expands, look for things for which to be grateful. Appreciate your life and the people around you. As you do, you will attract more opportunities and people for which to be grateful. Also, you will simply be happier on a daily basis.
Make time to "learn" and "play" daily. Read inspirational books, poems and quotes. Listen to CD´s that motivate you and teach you something new. Surround yourself with people who think you are wonderful. Engage in activities that uplift you. Do these things daily. They will feed your heart and your mind.
Shift Your Perspective. Challenges are a part of life. It is how you view challenges that really make the difference as to whether or not you achieve success, experience happiness, and live the life of your dreams. The Chinese symbol for the word, "Crisis" is also the same symbol used for the word, "Opportunity." The next time you experience a "Crisis," I encourage you to ask yourself the following questions:
1.Why is this happening FOR me? (Rather than "To" me)
2.What am I doing RIGHT? (Rather than "Wrong")
3.What new and exciting opportunities are available to me now?
I call these questions "The BIG 3." When something happens that is outside the scope of what you originally wanted, ask yourself these questions. Your mind wants to do something. Allow it to be your servant rather than your master. Have it look for what´s "right" rather than what´s "wrong" and have it focus on "solutions" rather than "problems."
Change Your Thinking … Change Your Life. Clear, positive intentions create miraculous results. You can change your life, your finances, and your body by simply changing your thinking. There is no limit to what you can create when you put your thoughts to work for you. As your inner reality shifts, your outer reality transforms beyond belief, and with it, a new sense of pride, energy and passion for life radiates from within you.
Engage in extreme self-care. We live in a fast-paced society and many people are running from one thing to the next. A majority of people skip breakfast, eat on-the-run, go to bed late and wake-up early. Very few people consciously take time for themselves to do the things that nurture their mind, body and spirit. Make sure to schedule in time daily to do the things that honor you – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You only have one body and one life. Treat yourself with love, honor and respect. Remember, no one will ever treat you better than you treat yourself!
Set yourself up for success, and be proactive. Write out your goals. Create a doable action plan to get there. Take action. Manage your finances. Update your resume. Actively do things to enhance your skill set. Study successful people. Seek out a mentor. Do the things that "successful" people do.
Life is precious and short. Every minute that goes by will never come back again. Allow yourself to be happy now. Don´t look back on your life and think, "What if," and "If only." YOU are the creator, designer, and author of your own life story. Take the opportunity to design the life you have always wanted. Treat yourself and your life like it matters … it does! It is never too late to change - it is never too late to take a risk – it is never too late to live a life of meaning, passion and purpose.
Always Dream BIG!
Gabrielle Whitney
Gabrielle Alexis Whitney, M.S.S., M.A.
Peak Performance Coach
Cell: 310-367-9449
CoachElleWhitney@aol.com
www.livingbeyondboundaries.com
Life Is Too BIG To Play small! ©
Gabrielle Whitney is one of the top Coaches representing the world´s largest personal and financial coaching company. Her businesses are designed to inspire and empower people to achieve the unachievable and break through any beliefs that keep them from living BIG!
Gabrielle´s clients regularly double, triple, and even more than quadruple their incomes in less than a year! They have written books, began living healthier lifestyles, created loving relationships, and one even received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All the while, they report having much more fun and a lot more free time to pursue their passions and heart´s desires.
Make this coming year your best year ever! Dramatically increase your income, simplify your life, double your productivity, and achieve your biggest dreams! Visit www.livingbeyondboundaries.com today.
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