Saturday, August 21

Ten steps...

...to live a Joyful and Enthusiastic Life.

First: Stop putting yourself down. there is a lot that is good in you. empty your mind of thoughts of failure and start seeing yourself as a competent person.

Second: Eliminate self-pity. Think of what you have, instead of dwelling on what you have lost.

Third: Quit thinking about yourself. Think of others. Go out and look for someone who needs the help you can give, and give it freely.

Fourth: Remember the words of Goethe: "He who is firm in will molds the world to himself." God gave humans something called will. Use it.

Fifth: Have a goal and set and achievable timetable to achieve it.

Sixth: Stop wasting your mental energy on the past, and start thinking about what to do now. Amazing things happen you think constructively.

Seventh: Every morning and every evening say these words aloud: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Eighth: Every day say three times: "This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalms 118:24).

Ninth: Think and practice joy every day.

Tenth: Get enthusiasm; think enthusiasm; live enthusiastically!


-Norman Vincent Peale

1 comment:

Love Cami. said...

aww man i needed this syd. you are just lovely.

if you're serious about decor.. id love to come help. + being friends would be bomb. :)