Slow Down, Relax :Stress may appear to get things done in the short-term but in the long term it leads to burnout. When you learn to slow down, you discover how easy it is to be relaxed whilst on the go!

Don't Lose Today: If yesterday was lost in grief, don't lose today and tomorrow by keeping it in your memory.

Waiting for 'Happy'? Are you waiting to be happy?
Are you thinking: I'll be happy when....Don't wait on perfection to be happy.
Don't wait until everything is just right.In fact, the time to be happy is right now. Be happy, now!

Like the Lotus:Rise above negativity, like the lotus flower. Rise above the muddy waters and grow into something more beautiful.Yet at the same time, be fully grounded. Just as the muddy water sustains the lotus flower, in the same way, the gritty realities of life helps you to bloom and reach your potential.So, don't just look at the muddy water; notice the beautiful lotus that grows out of it.

Easy -With the good wishes and co-operation from everyone, even the biggest tasks of all will become easy.

Destination Focus: As we travel towards our destination, it's so easy to get distracted.Sometimes we become so busy thinking about little things, that we lose focus and stop moving forward.
So, when distracting situations arise, remind yourself that they're only sideshows and that they're not important. Instead, keep your destination in focus and you'll get there.

The old year has gone, a new year has begun. Some make resolutions, others prefer to live now and yet others plan for the future. Powerful thoughts have proved to be effective and by making them your starting point, you can map your life and destiny. To that end, 1) determine which of the following type or types best describe your future inclination; 2) ask 3 people how they see their lives unfolding in the coming year, ask them questions to help them grow their vision and ask them to ask you similar questions to help you grow your vision of your future.

The Worrier

When we worry, we create a fear of unknown. It drains mental energy, distracts us from contentment of the present time and even if the catastrophe may never happen, it does ‘interfere’ with our personal well being and the health of our relationships over time.

The Hoper

Some people look to the future and simply hope for the best. They have not fully realized that their future is in their hands. They are not confident and are likely to see themselves as dependent on external sources.

The Follower

There are those who think within the confines of, and impressed by perceptions and thoughts of others; they are easily influenced and guided by others. Frequently, such people are not able to bring reigns of their thoughts, feeling and life under their control.

The Wanter

These people ‘desire’ their way into the future. Their forward thinking sounds like a laundry list of desires. When such the list of desires is not fulfilled, it brings unhappiness. They have yet to realize that they have the “will power” to get what they want.

The Dreamer

There are those who can be frequently observed drifting into a dream of panacea, “everything is going to be just wonderful”. They are even less inclined to dream to make something happen, their future never unfolds the way they had dreamed.

The Aimer

The goal setter is extremely concerned with controlling how their future unfolds. They will likely break their life down into different areas & set and strategize goals in each one. They are well organized & highly focused but fail to smell roses of achievements.

The Seer

The visionary either knows what lies up ahead or they know whatever they envision for their life is likely to evolve in the most natural way. The visionary forces nothing, least of all thoughts about the future; they have clear awareness of their responsibility.

Adapted from Mike George’s article “Forward Thinking – Another New Beginning!” © 2010