Your Happiness Factor

Eastern Screetch-Owl  (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Time Management – Find Your Prime Time My four earlier posts about Time Management; The Clock Is Ticking! How Good Are You At Time Management Time Management: Know Where Time Goes - Keep A Log Pinpointing Those Emotional Blocks to Change Time Management – Becoming Better Organized said that the first four steps in managing time are;  To be clear about your purpose and your direction in life, To know how you spend your time To include an emotional element in your time management program. To become better organized Now you need to find out your best time to work! Some people are “owls” and work best in the late afternoon. Others are “larks” and love to wake up early and get on with their work.  One is not better than the other, they are just different. It is best to do your most demanding tasks when you are alert and at your best – work at your best internal p...

English: A senior citizen (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Friday Quotes to Motivate Your Fitness Program The difference between a goal and a dream is a deadline.   Steve Smith It's not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.   Anonymous Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.  Ralph Waldo Emerson Just do it.™   Nike I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.  Michael Jordan Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.  William James We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.   Jesse Owens Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.  Jerry Rice Even if you fall on your face, you'...

Something Sacred To Start Your Day - Navajo Early Morning Blessing ly Morning Blessing "Hooghan" from the album Sacred Mountains by Louie Gonnie courtesy Canyon Records (www.canyonrecords.com). Graphics by Rezboyz Designz Translation "The mountains were put there - in holy way, they told us that that will be our spiritual home.  In the middle of the home will be a fire burning, there will be a door, there will be a fire poker (Sacred to Dine'),  You're thoughts will be good,  You will have plans to make,  Life will be blessed,  There the hope will stay." Singing Translation   The home is there, prayer in the home, pray in the home, in the beauty way with the scared pollen pathway, the home is there, the home is there!

(Photo credit: abhiomkar ) Peace begins with a smile  Mother Teresa It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime. We should all smile more often. Steve Maraboli Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh But you're so busy changing the world.  Just one smile can change all of mine Jack Johnson You smiled then, and your whole face changed with it. It kind of lit up, like there were sunbeams coming from inside you. Lucy Christopher Smile at strangers and you just might change a life. S teve Maraboli We divided ourselves among caste, creed, culture and countries but what is undivided remains most valuable: a mere smile and the love. Santosh Kalwar A beautiful smile without any reason is the smile of the existence! Mehmet Murat ildan Just one smile i mmensely increases the beauty o f the universe. Sri Chinmoy Withhold a smile only w...

I did complete all of those tasks? (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Time Management – Becoming Better Organized My three earlier posts about Time Management; The Clock Is Ticking! How Good Are You At Time Management) , ( Time Management: Know Where Time Goes - Keep A Log Pinpointing Those Emotional Blocks to Change , said that the first three steps in managing time are  To be clear about your purpose and your direction in life, To know how you spend your time To include an emotional element in your time management program. Now you need to be become better organized. The easiest way to do this is by using a written “To Do” list. You can do this on line or in a simple note book. Each task needs to be prioritized and given a deadline. For example, Priority 1 Top Priority – By the end of the week, Priority 2 Medium Priority - By the end of the month Priority 3 Low Priority – No Deadline. You will notice that High Priority tasks usually reflect the 80/20...

English: Walking the dog in Swarland Wood (Photo credit: Wikipedia )           Tips on Walking for Fitness Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise.  You can do it virtually any time and any place.  Whether you are new to walking as an exercise or if you have been doing it for years, these tips can help you get the most from your program.. Check with your doctor if you are very overweight, have a chronic medical condition or if you have had a recent injury.  This doesn't mean you can't undertake a walking program but you should check first "just in case"! Invest in good shoes. These are the only equipment you need, so it is worth investing.   Pay attention to the fit and quality. Shoes should fit when you try them on without any pinching or pressure that could cause blisters or calluses. Wear the type of socks you'll wear when walking when you purchase your shoes.  Shoe...

Two Country Walks To Help You Relax A Walk In The Country -- A Guided Meditation For Relaxation And a very simple walk with a great sound track courtesy of Elkie Brooks A country walk - Painswick, Gloucestershire, UK - I love the simplicity With thanks to YouTube