The Secret of Life

The big question is, why are we here? The object of this life is the pursuit of happiness. Most people feel that if they become successful, then they will find happiness. Wrong, it is the other way around. You must find happiness in order to be successful. Now, you may say I know a lot of wealthy people who are unhappy and you would be right. Maybe the way they got their riches is what’s making them unhappy. For you and me, let’s keep it simple.

Pursue happiness. Find happiness with your present employment. It’s not the job, it’s you. Are you as happy as you want to be? Happiness should not come from outside influences, happiness is a state of mind, and only you control the state of your mind.

Happiness comes from living in this moment. If you are worried about tomorrow or fretting about yesterday you will not be happy today. Today, right now, this moment, is all there is. Make up your mind right now that you are happy, you are alive, that you have many blessings to be happy about. You, who are procrastinating, do it now. Say these words, “I am happy.” Say them over, and over until you feel happy. Then look at your world. What in it is making you unhappy? Identify it and then (very important) change the way you look at your unhappiness. What is good about it? How can you change to make it work for you? If it’s a person you think is making you unhappy, you can’t change that person; you can only change you. If you are unable to change, then you are unable to succeed. Don’t say “I’ve always been like this” because this is exactly what’s keeping you from enjoying success, happiness and prosperity.

Today’s Exercise: Find something you really like to do and do it. Then capture the essence of your feeling. This is how you want to feel in everything you do.

Today’s Affirmation: I am as happy as I make up my mind to be.

Points to Ponder: You must find happiness in order to be successful.

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Leonard Rubino
President 
Bot Revolt

A Stress Busting Attitude

Developing a positive, stress-busting attitude, is the first step to taking charge of stress. Remember: Your can’t control many things that happen to you, but you can control your attitude. One technique to thwart stress involves doing a “Gross Impact Activity.”  Pound something to release tension in a productive way. Opportunities to fight stress range from hitting a punching bag, running, jogging, or cleaning up the garage or yard.

            As pressures build in the office, you may vent in frustration or anger, which only raises the level of stress around you. Other employees may absorb the pent-up stress that you release.

            Accountability is one of the keys to defusing stress. You may not be operating from a position of accountability. I recommend these steps to build accountability.

                        1. Adopt the right attitude.

                        2. Be accountable yourself.

                        3. Hold others accountable.

                        4. Write down your priorities.

                        5. Make and expect commitments.

                        6. Get and give support.

            In order to manage yourself, I recommend creating two types of lists:

                        1. A master To Do List

                        2. A six month, Important Things To Do List

Remember:“ If you change the way you handle stress, the stress you handle will dissipate.”

Today’s Exercise: Make your lists.

Today’s Affirmation: I am a calm, peaceful and patient person.

Points to Ponder: Accountability is one of the keys to defusing stress.