You can call me naive, but global warming seems like something everyone should be hoping for.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Global Warming
You can call me naive, but global warming seems like something everyone should be hoping for.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Climb 'Til Your Dream Comes True
Climb 'Til Your Dream Comes True
by: Helen Steiner RiceOften your tasks will be many,
And more than you think you can do.
Often the road will be rugged
And the hills insurmountable, too.
But always remember,
The hills ahead
Are never as steep as they seem,
And with Faith in your heart
Start upward
And climb 'til you reach your dream.
For nothing in life that is worthy
Is ever too hard to achieve
If you have the courage to try it,
And you have the faith to believe.
For faith is a force that is greater
Than knowledge or power or skill,
And many defeats turn to triumph
If you trust in God's wisdom and will.
For faith is a mover of mountains,
There's nothing that God cannot do,
So, start out today with faith in your heart,
And climb 'til your dream comes true!
Found at www.beyondthequote.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Set Goals With Both Eyes Open
"Something happens between the time I decide to do something and the time to actually do it. I have all these ideas about how great and good for me it will be and all the benefits in the beginning, but when it's crunch time I only think about how hard and pointless and unnecessary it is. What's happening and how do I stop it?"
Have you ever heard anyone say you should go into marriage with both eyes wide open, and then after you're married to keep one eye closed? I think the meaning behind that advice is that you should consider all the potential problems and hardships realistically before making such a big decision, but after the decision is already made, you should do your best to ignore all the minor problems and focus on the positive (my wife must have had both eyes closed when we were engaged and plugged her ears after we were married). I know you're not asking about marriage, but the same principle applies to goals.
When you set a goal, it's important to consider all the potential obstacles. You should consider how difficult it will be, what sacrifices will have to be made, how long it will take, and excuses you may try using to abandon the goal before you even start. After taking a hard realistic look at the goal, you can then decide if the potential gain is worth the potential difficulty. If the answer is yes, you are ready to continue.
Now when it's time to work on the goal, be aware that these obstacles may pop up every now and again, but you're prepared for them and can focus on reaching your goal and it's associated benefits. An obstacle is a trial that must be overcome on your journey towards success. An obstacle is NOT a reason for you to abandon your journey.
In your case, you may only be considering the benefits in the beginning. You don't start thinking about what will be required until you are about to get started. You suddenly realize there is a ton of complicated and difficult work between you and your goal, and that becomes all you see. The benefits fade away and leave you with a sense of , "why am I even doing this?"
Next time you decide to do something, consider the benefits and requirements together. It will give you a more realistic view of your goal, and a better chance of succeeding.
Have you ever heard anyone say you should go into marriage with both eyes wide open, and then after you're married to keep one eye closed? I think the meaning behind that advice is that you should consider all the potential problems and hardships realistically before making such a big decision, but after the decision is already made, you should do your best to ignore all the minor problems and focus on the positive (my wife must have had both eyes closed when we were engaged and plugged her ears after we were married). I know you're not asking about marriage, but the same principle applies to goals.
When you set a goal, it's important to consider all the potential obstacles. You should consider how difficult it will be, what sacrifices will have to be made, how long it will take, and excuses you may try using to abandon the goal before you even start. After taking a hard realistic look at the goal, you can then decide if the potential gain is worth the potential difficulty. If the answer is yes, you are ready to continue.
Now when it's time to work on the goal, be aware that these obstacles may pop up every now and again, but you're prepared for them and can focus on reaching your goal and it's associated benefits. An obstacle is a trial that must be overcome on your journey towards success. An obstacle is NOT a reason for you to abandon your journey.
In your case, you may only be considering the benefits in the beginning. You don't start thinking about what will be required until you are about to get started. You suddenly realize there is a ton of complicated and difficult work between you and your goal, and that becomes all you see. The benefits fade away and leave you with a sense of , "why am I even doing this?"
Next time you decide to do something, consider the benefits and requirements together. It will give you a more realistic view of your goal, and a better chance of succeeding.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Take Pride
Take pride in your world. Think about every aspect of your life that you are in control of and then really take control. Focus your energy and do your very best. Hard work and a job well done are not only keys to a healthy society, but to a happy life as well.
When defining your world, think of your responsibilities at home, work, church, or wherever. These responsibilities make up a huge part of your life, and the only person out there with the power to make them better is you. So, take pride in what you do. Don't just sweep the kitchen floor. Make it shine! Don't just drive to work. Listen to a motivational talk or a book on tape! Don't just eat lunch. Eat a delicious, healthy lunch and invite someone else to make it a social event! Don't just do your job. Excel at your job!
Don't do these things so that other people will notice, but still do them so well that people can't help but notice, even if that isn't your goal.
There is so much in life that we can't control. Let's not give up on what we CAN control. We can't control the weather, other people's actions, or the frequency that Seinfeld is on TV, but we CAN control how we react to these situations. Don't let a little bad weather, ill-tempered customer, or lack of Seinfeld get you down. Just like you don't control them, they don't control you.
Make your world a world you can be proud of! Have a great week!
When defining your world, think of your responsibilities at home, work, church, or wherever. These responsibilities make up a huge part of your life, and the only person out there with the power to make them better is you. So, take pride in what you do. Don't just sweep the kitchen floor. Make it shine! Don't just drive to work. Listen to a motivational talk or a book on tape! Don't just eat lunch. Eat a delicious, healthy lunch and invite someone else to make it a social event! Don't just do your job. Excel at your job!
Don't do these things so that other people will notice, but still do them so well that people can't help but notice, even if that isn't your goal.
There is so much in life that we can't control. Let's not give up on what we CAN control. We can't control the weather, other people's actions, or the frequency that Seinfeld is on TV, but we CAN control how we react to these situations. Don't let a little bad weather, ill-tempered customer, or lack of Seinfeld get you down. Just like you don't control them, they don't control you.
Make your world a world you can be proud of! Have a great week!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Rein In Computer Time
Once upon a time, TV was the classic time waster, but I am willing to bet that the internet has taken it's place. Sure, there are great uses for the internet like reading this blog and getting into arguments with complete strangers while leaving comments on news stories, but let's put a time limit on our online lives, so they don't interfere with our offline lives.
If you need some help, in ten minutes you can download, install, and start using a program that will keep track of your computer time and blank out the screen when time is up. Here's a link to a free one that I found while wasting time on the internet :)
http://www.mediavention.com/groundhogmain.html
This program is called GroundHog and was created by a dad who wanted to set time limits for how long his kids can spend on the computer. If you want to limit your computer time to 2 hours a day, just log in and set the timer. It will keep track of the time for you and let you know when it's time to come back to the real world.
If you need some help, in ten minutes you can download, install, and start using a program that will keep track of your computer time and blank out the screen when time is up. Here's a link to a free one that I found while wasting time on the internet :)
http://www.mediavention.com/groundhogmain.html
This program is called GroundHog and was created by a dad who wanted to set time limits for how long his kids can spend on the computer. If you want to limit your computer time to 2 hours a day, just log in and set the timer. It will keep track of the time for you and let you know when it's time to come back to the real world.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Unreal Standards
I saw this video a while ago and thought it was amazing. We should always be careful not to judge ourselves against unrealistic and in this case just unreal standards.
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