Grateful for my future

 

Today is Friday December 4, 2020 and we are still facing a stay at home, wear a mask and do not congregate instructions because of a virus that has affected millions of individuals throughout the world. So, why do I continue to be grateful? Why continue to post positive stuff when the future seems so bleak?

Well, as long as you are alive, as long as you can breathe and move, you can continue to work on your future. Be thankful for the people you will soon meet (even if it is over Zoom), the places you might go, what you can learn and the experiences you will have. It is one more day and one more chance.

DON’T WASTE IT!

Grateful for my life

Sometimes where we are now is not where we expected to be. Better job, more money, not just a rented room, but a house, have stronger relationships, be with a different romantic partner. Even if you are not sure, you just know that it should just be different.

I get it.

Instead of giving up and continuing to drown in despair and hopelessness, today be grateful even for the little things you have. Enjoy your journey and continue to work towards your goals or what I call your probabilities. In this state of mind you will be more productive and receptive to the opportunities as they come your way.

I Am Grateful For Relationships

The last few weeks of each year are extremely difficult and painful for a lot of people. The feelings of insecurity, inequity and the pervasive not been enough flair up and take over. People start feeling lonely, inadequate and questioning their life. All of it complicated with a pandemic that our generation had never seen before. This is one of the periods were people remember the worst of their past and insecurities for what their future might bring. It is like a thick veil suddenly wraps your eyes and we lose sight of who we are, where we are and where we are going. We lose sight of all of the of the good things that may be going in our lives. One of the strategies to overcome this is starting an intentional process to be grateful. Look around you, because as much as it may be missing, there is a lot that you have. Focus on those things and says them outloud. Repeat them multiple times in the day and you will experience a much different end of this year.

Today I Share Hope Optimism Possibilities

Sometimes, keeping a hopeful and optimistic view with all that is happening around you seems impossible. Having job issues, health problems or relationship challenges. It feels like all is falling apart. The question becomes: Am I going to make it? How am I going to make it? I was supposed to be at another level by now.

Do you want to feel better? Do you want to start seeing things differently. For the next five days, just 5 days, know that a lot of people around you are feeling the same way or worst. So regardless of where you are start speaking words of HOPE, become OPTIMISTIC by cheering those around you and see how the possibilities unfold, just one day at a time.

Today I Affirm Uplif Expand

How do you feel when a client, co-worker or your supervisor gives you a positive complement? Today you will continue to fuel a powerful chain reaction ignited by your thoughts, words and treatment of others. Head out of the house with a purpose to uplift every individual you come across. You will start an unstoppable wave with ripples all over the planet, yes the planet. In ever encounter keep in mind to Affirm, Uplift and you will Expand your influence to places you never expected.

Today I Am Kind Loving Happy

With all that continues to go around the world, feels as LIFE is spinning out of control. This week I would like to start with an affirmation that reflects what you can actually influence and control. As you prepare to go to work, or waiting for public transportation or while sitting at lunch, remind yourself who you are. This can create a powerful chain reaction that can influence how you treat those around you and how they treat others around themselves. Today you are Kind, Loving and Happy.

Today I Share Hope Optimism Possibilities

We make big plans, but for some reason they all crash and burn. Here is what Charles Duhigg research shows. Habits are a three part loop:

 

First is the cue which triggers you to do the habit

Second is the routine or the behavior you then automatically engage in

And lastly is the reward for completing the routine

 

You can change your habits by just substituting one part of the loop, so instead of trying to tackle a large number of things, just find one and focus on it for a few days. Completing that task, will boost your confidence and will propel for the next steps. 

 

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When we challenge the “What If” We can get to the “Oh WoW”

There are so many “what if” in our lives which stop us from making life changing mistakes. What will happen if I run in the middle of the highway and dodge the incoming traffic. What will happen if I get in the cage with that lion that has never met me before. What will happen if I jump in that pool filled with alligators and fight them all today. As far-fetched as they may sound, these things resemble some of the real life “what if” that we face when we are considering presenting our idea to improve production to out supervisor or the idea to improve the quality of our product and reducing waste and costs.

Then there are the “what if” I would had spoken to that person that I liked so much? Maybe my life would had been different. “What if” if would had applied to that fellowship? Maybe I would have a better job now. “What if” I would had presented my manuscript to the producer? My book could have been published now.

Those “what if” that stop us from achieving our goals and dreams as they feel like jumping in the middle of highway traffic expecting to dodge incoming traffic.

I face those same “what if” every day, but there are two questions that I either read of heard about that have significantly changed my mind and attitude towards life which I would like to share today.

If you knew that you would die tomorrow what would you do today?

If you know you could not fail, what would you do today?

Those two simple “what if” help me every day push my boundaries, test my knowledge and face my fears. So, what are your “What if”? Face them today, challenge them and you will get to the “Oh Wow” that life has waiting for you.

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Breakthrough only happens when you challenge the assumptions and dear to test the theory

Misconceptions are commonly held beliefs that have no basis in actual facts. These misconceptions lead us to preconceived thinking which affects our attitudes and behavior toward projects, food, cultures and people. Some of our preconceived thinking are based on direct personal experiences from the past. Then some of this knowledge is past down for generations without anyone asking questions or seeking more information.

For example, I will never forget when my maternal grandmother saw me trying to drink milk after I had eaten several pieces of pineapple. NOOOOOOO she said, if you eat that now, the milk will go sour in your stomach, you will have stomach pain and diarrhea. She then went to tell me story of a neighbor she had who did the same thing when she was growing up and almost died after a strong acute diarrhea that lasted several days.

Well, when my grandmother was growing up refrigerators were not a common household appliance, all milk was fresh and not always well pasteurized before drinking and without refrigerators its longevity was short. Also, raw milk can carry harmful bacteria and other germs that can make you very sick or kill you. Another important factor that we have learned with time, is that digestions starts in the mouth. So, the moment you put milk in your mouth, digestions start working and it goes “sour” right away.

As simple as this seam, there are so many “scientific” facts which stop us from testing and creating new things. Before you throw away that napkin idea, just because one of your friends says it can’t be done, read, search ask and test. Challenge your assumptions on that project, foods you have not tried, cultures you are troubled by and people you are afraid to meet. Do it today and you will see how much life will change for the better.

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