Thought For Today - February

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I'm Busy

When people ask you how you are, do you tend to reply, "I'm busy!"?

The thing is, we're all busy but saying how busy we are, doesn’t feel good or look good. How about if we stop making busy our default reply.

This week, find a better reply than “I'm busy!"

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Be a Mirror

Mirrors reflect back exactly what is put in front of them. Their still presence helps us present our best to the world.

Maybe we can be a mirror for others when we become clear in our thoughts, transparent in our feelings and still in our presence. And when we experience the best in ourselves, maybe we can mirror back the best in others.

Can you be a mirror for others?

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Determination with Patience

Determination is the key to success. Determination won't let anything get in the way. When things get rough, tough or even boring, determination is persistent and keeps you moving forward until you get there.

But did you know that determination can’t make it without patience?

Patience teaches us not to push, especially when we don't see immediate results. Patience won't quit because it understands that all things have their time. And it won't get restless, because patience is not in a hurry.

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Mentor, not Tormentor

Are you your own tormentor? Do you always put yourself down? Are you super demanding and critical towards yourself? Is your self talk filled with fears and doubts?

How you are towards yourself, has an impact on your self worth, attitude and achievements.

The next time you find yourself being your own tormentor, get rid of 'tor.' Instead be your own mentor and encourage yourself to change, improve and grow.

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Most Important First

So many things to get done today - but how many things will come your way to interrupt and disrupt your focus?

Here's one way to get some things done: tackle your most important tasks first.
If not first, then as early in the day as possible. Complete 2 or 3 tasks and it'll energize you to tackle other tasks. And if you're someone who is more focused later in the day, tackle the most challenging tasks then.

What will you focus on first, today?

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Enthused by Others Achievements

Do you track your success by others’ achievements? Instead of thinking, you are less than anyone else, or that anyone else is less than you, be proud of what they’ve achieved. Get enthused by others’ success and learn all you can from how they got there. Not that you have to climb Everest, invent the internet or replicate what they’ve done. Claim their inner resourcefulness, determination, courage, creativity or whatever else as your own. Feel empowered by their achievements and let that propel you forward to your own success.

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Cook for You

If you’re cooking for one, do you have trouble motivating yourself to eat well? Don’t neglect yourself. Nurture yourself. Cook yourself a fast, fresh, healthy meal. If you have time, then why not, treat yourself and make it special. Set the table with your favorite settings, candles and flowers. Take pleasure in the elegance of the occasion and savor your meal.

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Talking About Experience

We love to talk about our experiences. What's happening in our life, what we've discovered, what we're feeling.... Have you realized how personal an experience is? Even when it's a shared experience, it's not really the same experience, because we perceive, understand and describe things differently. So, value and enjoy your own experience, as well as other peoples’ experiences.

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Pivot to Move Forward

Most of us have heard the term, 'pivot' - whether in business, basketball, dancing or even on 'Friends' when Ross was trying to move the sofa. A pivot is a change, a shift, we often make in our personal growth, career or relationships, whether it's to stay relevant, evolve or become something new.

To pivot effectively, it's important to:
1) Recognize whether you really need to pivot, rather than persevere or simply make
a small adjustment.
2) Keep one foot grounded in what you've learned. Then leverage that learning to
move forward with the other foot.

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What Makes You Feel Rich?

It’s not just money that makes you feel rich. Just notice what’s around you, what you already have in your life and discover how rich you are!

If you want to feel rich everyday, not just when good fortune strikes, then start your day with gratitude. You may want to do this when you wake up in the morning or as you drink your morning tea or coffee.

What makes you feel rich?

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Responding to People's Ideas

When other people present their ideas to you, how do you respond? Reject them? Too busy to listen?

With the belief that others have something meaningful to contribute, try being more receptive. You don't have to commit to their ideas or be swayed by them, simply take the time to listen. If you don’t have time now, make the time later.

Respond more positively and creatively encourage others. Not only will you learn new things but it will also reflect positively on you.

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Walk into March

Feeling tensed? Walk off your tension, if appropriate of course! Walk and you'll feel less tensed, more positive.

Why wait till you're tensed. Why not, take regular walks and improve your general health and well being. Walk 15-30 minutes, three times a week. Go for a slow stroll or a brisk walk. Walk around the neighborhood or through green spaces. Make it a lunchtime walk or part of your journey to or from work.

Come on, take a walk and march into March!

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Downsize Your Problems

Problems come and go. Keep thinking about a problem again and again, and you make it bigger and more challenging than it really is! So instead of magnifying, downsize your problems. Think: The situation will pass. I am bigger than whatever is happening. I can handle it. Make the problem smaller and you’ll find solutions easily.