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•7 Weeks To A Happier Life
by Kathy GatesLife is usually what we make it. Wait a minute -- didI say make it? I know, I know, the conventionaltheory is that life happens -- um, yeah, I cleanedthat up a bit.And while there are things that none of us can control-- weather, economy, construction crews, other people-- there are many things that you are in charge of.These are the things that help you lead a happier life.Put one into place in the SPECIFICS of your life, andat the end of 7 weeks you'll have a happier,...
•7 Lies That Prevent Powerful Results
by Kathy GatesEveryone has something in their life that they wouldlike to change. Nobody's life circumstances andenvironment are perfect. But what do you tend to tellyourself about these circumstances? Often it's easy tofix blame on others. Consider, however, that yourfeelings are not caused by your cranky boss, or theconstruction on the street, or your inconsiderate friend;but rather your feelings are caused by what you TELLyourself about your circumstances.One writer gives the following...
•10 Ways To Spring Clean Your LIFE
by Kathy Gates1. Clean out the anger, hatred, jealousy, and self doubt.2. Move out the frustrations, and lack of communication. Wash away delay and procrastination.3. Dust off your attitude, and put on a fresh coat of positive.4. Throw out misunderstanding, and lack of patience.Sweep out the dirt of gossip or lies5. Recycle old relationships, roles, and routines that nolonger work into a new, useable form. 6. Open the shades and let in the warmth of friendship. 7. Lighten up your thoughts...
•The Amazing Power of Small Steps
by Kathy GatesIt's the small things in life that can drive you loco on anygiven day, isn't it? (yes, I see heads nodding!). Like thebatteries dying in your garage door opener in the middle ofthe mother of all rainstorms. Or the birdfeeder that makesa mess on the back patio. Or the leaky bathroom faucet.But it's also the small things in life that seem to make itall worthwhile. A hug from a child, making a new friend, abeautiful sunset, getting something on sale, hearing from afar away loved...
•7 Ways To Put Your Life On A Diet
by Kathy GatesLife is hard enough without piling more and moreexpectations on yourself. It's like trying to diet in achocolate factory! Instead try these 7 ways to help youlighten up, reduce worry, and give yourself a break. You'llcome out on the other side with a simpler, happier, easierlife.1. Decide Right Now To Expect Nothing.Wait a minute, you say, if I expect nothing, won't I getnothing? Of course you can live down to expectations.In this context, however, it means to not get so hung...
•4 Super Reasons You Will Love Easifying Your Life
by Kathy GatesAre you someone who wants a simpler life, but who associates simplifying with giving away everything you own, and going back to baking your own bread? Unfortunately, that attitude can scare you away from making the simple (pardon the pun) kind of changes that can make your life so much easier, better, and happier. Instead, let's agree that simplifying means whatever you want it to mean in your own particular life. For me, it means eliminating the stuff around me that I find...
•Make Room For Happiness
by Kathy GatesClose your eyes and visualize this. (Ok, bad idea...since you can't read with your eyes closed). So instead, just clear your thoughts for a minute and get this picture in your head. I've been painting my den. All the furniture is crowded together in the middle of the room. I expertly (yeah right) organized the space where we could get to the couch to watch TV...except of course anything we need, which is always seems to be clear across the room. It's jumbled, and crowded, and...
•Road Map Of Life
by Kathy GatesIf you were going to drive to somewhere unfamiliar -whether cross country or just across the city - whatwould be the first thing you would do? Map it out?And then after you mapped it out, would you neverlook at the map again? Not likely.More likely, you would refer to the map often, to makesure that you were on the right track. You would beable to tell quickly if you needed to make adjustments,correct a mistake, or consider a change of plans.Posting your goals, standards,...
•7 Things Happy People Know How To Do
by: Kathy Gates
Ever notice how some people just seem to be able to be content and bounce back no matter what the circumstances? Research shows that this isn’t a gift or a talent – it’s a skill that they have developed. Surprised? Well, the real surprise is that you too can put to work their techniques and make your life happier too.
1. Happy people cooperate with life.
Each person has a destiny to fulfill. You can fight it or cooperate with it. Does that mean you just lay...
•How To Find Your REAL Self Again
by Kathy GatesOn the surface it seems an odd idea that you couldactually be anything other than who you really are. Butfrom the time we can talk, we're being programmed tofit in. We find ourselves conforming in order toplease the people we love, and who love us. Butsometimes that means that you have to suppress whatyou know is the real person inside.If you're ready to get re-acquainted with someone youhaven't seen in a while - yourself - start with these 5ideas to help you rediscover the...
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