When our kids do a good job, they just love to hear that we are proud of them. When our spouses really work hard on a project, they like to hear that we appreciate their hard work, their expertise, their labor of love. Mothers love to hear that little voice say thank-you, or "I love you, Mommy", when its been a long day of little bodies digging everything out, and you trying to keep ahead, by putting it all back just as quickly, and then you turn around and something else is out again! And then there is dinner, baths, and night-time stories – all way after the point of xhaustion – yours! The more tired you become, the more energy they seem to have. They are tired, but just simply falling asleep seems like a dream. (Couldn't they just once fall asleep without a fight?) My kids loved a back rub. That would put them right to sleep. No matter who we are, or what we do, we like to be appreciated for our hard work and effort. Sure, some of the things we do have self-satisfaction. If there wasn't some pride in what we did, why would we try? Why keep on with our hard work? But humble as we are, we do enjoy a pat on the back for effort. Somehow those few simple words, "Wow, great job!" or "I really like how you did that," or, I know you must be worn out after a long day with the kids, but you are doing such a great job," or even, "how about letting me give the kids a bath tonight?" does wonders for a tired out parent. We really don't have to worry about someone getting a big head. Most of us crave just a few kind words. Why is it that those few little words like "great job!" seem to stick in our throats? It's like when "the Fonze" tried to say "I was r-r-r-r." He just couldn't get the word wrong" to pass his lips. Believe this. When a spouse comes home from a long day at work, a hug and a cup of hot tea are greatly appreciated. When one of you works hard on a project for the house, a "What a great job" is like rain in the desert.
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Showing posts with label All About Life. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
All About Life
Tips for Happiness in Daily Life
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
1) Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation.
2) Think of solutions, not problems.
3) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
4) Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
5) Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
6) Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.
7) Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.
Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.
8) Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll on the beach.
9) Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, stopping your car at the crossroad to let people cross, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite. When you make someone happy, you become happy, and then people try to make you happy.
10) Always expect happiness.
11) Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.
12) Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.
13) Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced. Detachment has much to do with inner peace, and inner peace is conductive to happiness.
14) Smile more often.
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Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
1) Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation.
2) Think of solutions, not problems.
3) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
4) Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
5) Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
6) Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.
7) Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.
Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.
8) Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll on the beach.
9) Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, stopping your car at the crossroad to let people cross, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite. When you make someone happy, you become happy, and then people try to make you happy.
10) Always expect happiness.
11) Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.
12) Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.
13) Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced. Detachment has much to do with inner peace, and inner peace is conductive to happiness.
14) Smile more often.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Values of Simplicity
Honesty – Be honest with yourself about things. Is it really a good idea to spend $4.00 on that Cappuccino every morning? Do you really need all those extra calories? Couldn't you get by with one a week? Make some good coffee at home. Get up a few minutes early to pack your lunch – and make it healthy.
Healthy Agenda – What goes in your body will show up later. Eat vegetables, fruit and wholegrain. Stay away from smoke, alcohol, and empty calories. In the long run, they won't comfort you they will make you and your family ill. Care enough to do the best.
Kindness – Families are all about good manners, kindness, and sincere love, so is the world, whether those around you are doing it, or not. Do the right thing and you will never be sorry.
Slow down – The family that is too busy to enjoy each other is in trouble. You can't run 80 miles an hour without recharging. You know if you are going to fast through life. Cut out the busy-ness.
Relax – Go for walks, play soccer in the yard with family and friends instead of signing up for every activity imaginable. The kids won't die if they don't learn an instrument; on the other hand, if they beg to learn, you need to honor that. Watch for your child's strengths and facilitate them. That is the true art of parenting. Give them lots of time for reading, playing and learning. PS- the television should be the LAST choice.
Love of Learning – There is no end to what you can learn, if you want to. You can learn to plant a garden, sew, cook, woodwork, discover the world. Much of it is free or inexpensive.
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Healthy Agenda – What goes in your body will show up later. Eat vegetables, fruit and wholegrain. Stay away from smoke, alcohol, and empty calories. In the long run, they won't comfort you they will make you and your family ill. Care enough to do the best.
Kindness – Families are all about good manners, kindness, and sincere love, so is the world, whether those around you are doing it, or not. Do the right thing and you will never be sorry.
Slow down – The family that is too busy to enjoy each other is in trouble. You can't run 80 miles an hour without recharging. You know if you are going to fast through life. Cut out the busy-ness.
Relax – Go for walks, play soccer in the yard with family and friends instead of signing up for every activity imaginable. The kids won't die if they don't learn an instrument; on the other hand, if they beg to learn, you need to honor that. Watch for your child's strengths and facilitate them. That is the true art of parenting. Give them lots of time for reading, playing and learning. PS- the television should be the LAST choice.
Love of Learning – There is no end to what you can learn, if you want to. You can learn to plant a garden, sew, cook, woodwork, discover the world. Much of it is free or inexpensive.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Friday, April 25, 2008
Values Of Simplicity
Values of Simplicity (Part 1)
Faith in God – Faith will lead you where you never would think. It will give you opportunities you never would have otherwise. Open the door to faith and you open the door to possibilities that are endless, and experiences you never imagined!
Frugality – more family problems are caused by overspending than maybe any other. Your income should get you what you need, or you either need to spend less, or make more. The less you spend, the less you need.
Simplistic Values – Why goes out for an expensive meal when you can make a simple and delicious meal at home? Have a rainy day savings account for emergencies.
Friendships - We all need friends. Support, love, caring. Friends reach out and you find each other somewhere in the middle.
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Faith in God – Faith will lead you where you never would think. It will give you opportunities you never would have otherwise. Open the door to faith and you open the door to possibilities that are endless, and experiences you never imagined!
Frugality – more family problems are caused by overspending than maybe any other. Your income should get you what you need, or you either need to spend less, or make more. The less you spend, the less you need.
Simplistic Values – Why goes out for an expensive meal when you can make a simple and delicious meal at home? Have a rainy day savings account for emergencies.
Friendships - We all need friends. Support, love, caring. Friends reach out and you find each other somewhere in the middle.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Friday, April 18, 2008
All About Life
Simply Fun Marriage
Life, that's what. Responsibility, bank accounts, sickness, mortgages, grocery bills and kids who start out so cute, but can also pull parents in all directions. Most can be good things, but somehow they can also crowd out the just plain fun.
When was the last time you really had fun with your sweetie? Do you even think of them as your sweetie, or were you just thinking to remind them to take out the trash? Griping and complaining are not fun. So why do we married folk spend so much time doing that instead of the fun? Life is way too short.
Make up your own day! Surprise your lovey. Don't wait for a holiday. And you don't have to spend a lot of money, but sometimes spending a little money doesn't hurt. Once in a while you have to think big. Or little.
Whatever is fun for you – do it! Find something you love to do together. There is something you must enjoy doing together. If not, remember back to the romance days. Sports events? The beach? Table games. Do something new and don't be afraid to try. Maybe you can take turns picking something new.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Life, that's what. Responsibility, bank accounts, sickness, mortgages, grocery bills and kids who start out so cute, but can also pull parents in all directions. Most can be good things, but somehow they can also crowd out the just plain fun.
When was the last time you really had fun with your sweetie? Do you even think of them as your sweetie, or were you just thinking to remind them to take out the trash? Griping and complaining are not fun. So why do we married folk spend so much time doing that instead of the fun? Life is way too short.
Make up your own day! Surprise your lovey. Don't wait for a holiday. And you don't have to spend a lot of money, but sometimes spending a little money doesn't hurt. Once in a while you have to think big. Or little.
Whatever is fun for you – do it! Find something you love to do together. There is something you must enjoy doing together. If not, remember back to the romance days. Sports events? The beach? Table games. Do something new and don't be afraid to try. Maybe you can take turns picking something new.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Saturday, April 5, 2008
What Are We Panning For
We all pan for things. And we may be "panning" while the real gold is all around us. Our families, for one. How often do we realize the wealth that is our family?
We all pan for things that, in the long run, will never really matter. Achievement is one thing. But we all chase the wind, at times. That job that pays well is not the answer if you have to work 60+ hours a week. No big house, new car, or expensive vacation is worth sacrificing your family.
It's the simple things that matter, being there when your child takes her first steps, taking the kids to the beach, watching the smiles on their faces when they discover a lady bug, or making a compliment to their first drawing. We make these moments happen when we slow down and let them come to us.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
We all pan for things that, in the long run, will never really matter. Achievement is one thing. But we all chase the wind, at times. That job that pays well is not the answer if you have to work 60+ hours a week. No big house, new car, or expensive vacation is worth sacrificing your family.
It's the simple things that matter, being there when your child takes her first steps, taking the kids to the beach, watching the smiles on their faces when they discover a lady bug, or making a compliment to their first drawing. We make these moments happen when we slow down and let them come to us.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
All About Life
Ideas for keeping things simple:
- Simple living is not following the status quo. It is not doing things because that's what your friends, family or neighbors are doing or telling you that you should. It's having integrity to stand up for what is right.
- Simple living is living the way you want to live and guarding your limited resources such as time and money. It is also eliminating the clutter from your life and stripping away what is not important to you, which makes more room for the important things.
- Simple living is living in the moment. It's taking time for going on a walk with a 3 year old and enjoying the rocks and toads he sees, or taking time to read a book together.
- Simple living is trying to do one thing at a time and enjoy the experience -like making an apple pie or building a garden. It's not work, its fun!
- Simple living is getting up early enough for a cup of coffee, a few moments of thankfulness, and watching the sun come up before heading off to work.
- Simple living is enjoying whatever it is that you are doing at the moment. Don't think ahead what else needs to be done and don't think back about something you've already done. It's the journey as much as the destination.
- Simple living is dealing with your own problems and not casting the blame on others. Take responsibility for a happy life – its in your control!
- Simple living is trying to live in such a way that there will be few regrets and mistakes are learning experiences.
- Think of what is stressful in your life and find a way to make it simple.
- Simple living is laughing out loud every time you get a chance.
- Simple living is being thankful for each and every moment.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Thinking Small in the New Year 2008
Instead of thinking bigger, let's think smaller and better in 2008!
4. Do you know what it feels like to not "owe" anyone money? No one! Just imagine at the end of the month all your bills are paid and you owe not a dime! You can.
5. Put several months’ income in the bank for emergencies. And there always are – emergencies, that is.
6. Also, have a policy that you don't buy what you can't pay for in cash. And, most importantly, if you borrow money, pay it back!
7. An added bonus is that when mom and dad don't owe a bunch of money, someone can be home with the kids.
8. How about just getting to know your neighbors by taking them a plate of cookies, or a cake and stay for a visit? It's a nice way to start.
"The one, who lives with the most debt, really loses!"
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1. Let's think eat at home and eat healthy, keeping that extra money in our wallets. Why pay someone to put a meal in front of our family when we can do a better job ourselves? At least when we eat at home we know what's in there.
2. No one is impressed anyway. We can only impress ourselves when we actually have more money at the end of the month after the bills are paid.
4. Do you know what it feels like to not "owe" anyone money? No one! Just imagine at the end of the month all your bills are paid and you owe not a dime! You can.
5. Put several months’ income in the bank for emergencies. And there always are – emergencies, that is.
6. Also, have a policy that you don't buy what you can't pay for in cash. And, most importantly, if you borrow money, pay it back!
7. An added bonus is that when mom and dad don't owe a bunch of money, someone can be home with the kids.
8. How about just getting to know your neighbors by taking them a plate of cookies, or a cake and stay for a visit? It's a nice way to start.
"The one, who lives with the most debt, really loses!"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesimple_life/
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