3 Things You Can Do To Easily Create More Happiness Today

3 Things You Can Do To Easily Create More Happiness Today

by | Leadership

Every day, people buy too much stuff, eat too much food, and waste away their hours chasing after happiness…to no avail. They may find excitement or satiation, but TRUE HAPPINESS still eludes them.

 

Fortunately, happiness is really inexpensive and pretty simple to find, but that doesn’t mean that it comes easily. However, if you’re bold and truly willing to commit to a few simple steps, happiness will be yours in just a short while.

1. Quit Complaining.

The first step to finding happiness is to stop trying to find what’s wrong with the world around you. There’s plenty to complain about, but if you focus all of your attention there, you’ll never see the good stuff.

 

2. Choose To Live In Love.

Falling in love with the world (and people) around you is a sure step toward happiness…and it’s easy. Simply accept people for who they are, and choose to see the good in them. Don’t expect it…CHOOSE it…then express it.

 

3. Appreciate Everything.

Start expressing your gratitude every day. If you’d like, keep a gratitude journal and write down at least 3 things you’re grateful for every morning. Before long, you’ll have more things to appreciate than you can count.

Becoming happy may mean changing A LOT of your current habits, but I promise you…it sure beats the alternative.

 

What can YOU do to create more happiness in your life TODAY?

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. -Oprah Winfrey Share on X
Now I’d love to hear from you.

In the comments, below, share How are you going to create more happiness in your life today.  What knowledge and experiences would you add to the conversation?

 

Thank you for reading!

 

Ura XOXO 

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How A One-Degree Shift Can Transform Your Life

How A One-Degree Shift Can Transform Your Life

by | Entrepreneur, Lifestyle

Sometimes it seems like nothing works the way it should. If you’re a human, you have probably hit that point where work is no fun, relationships are challenging and you don’t even feel comfortable in your body.

 

At times like these, changing your life can seem overwhelming. There’s so much to do…where do you even start?

 

It’s quite simple, really…just change ONE thing.

 

Read a magazine article you would never typically even consider. Try a new type of restaurant. Take a different route to work. Any simple change of scenery can shift your perspective and has the potential to drastically transform your life.

 

It’s like a ship at sea…if it changes course even one degree, 100 miles later it’s in completely new waters.

 

Of course, the most profound shifts are the ones you make on the inside. Annoyance can easily be turned into fascination. Frustration can be flipped to become gratitude. Even anger can be transformed if you simply turn it into a song.

 

You don’t have to tackle the whole enchilada, just make one simple shift.

 

And the best part is…it’s all experimentation. If you don’t like your new perspective, you can always go back to your old one.

 

What “one-degree” shift can YOU make TODAY?

The smallest change in perspective can change a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around? -Oprah Winfrey Share on X

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In the comments, below, share what you’re doing to change your perspective.  What knowledge and experiences would you add to the conversation?

 

Thank you for reading!

 

Ura XOXO 

How To Get Clear About Where You’re Going

How To Get Clear About Where You’re Going

by | Business, Entrepreneur

Have you ever felt that there’s just not enough time in the day? Most often, when we run out of time for projects or pursuits, the reason is that we’ve spent a lot of time lost in ambiguity.

 

When you’re supremely clear about where you’re going and what you want to do, there’s no time lost. Your actions are clear & precise, and you can make an AMAZING amount of progress in just a short period of time.

People often complain about the lack of time when the lack of direction is the real problem. -Unknown Share on X
Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to eliminate the time-management nightmare.

1. Plan your work.

 

Take a few moments to determine where you’re going and how you plan to get there. You don’t have to know all the steps or details; just write down the basic outline as you can see it.

 

2. Gather your resources.

 

Get your tools in order. Make sure you have food & water and anything else you need to get started. What do you need to do this job right? Get it.

 

3. Work your plan.

 

Give yourself a deadline, then follow your outline step-by-step. If you get lost or distracted, come back to your outline and see what’s next.

 

Before long you will have a finished product or project, and plenty of time to relax or do something else…like stare out the window for 20 minutes.

 

What are YOU going to do TODAY?

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Thank you for reading!

 

Ura XOXO 

Your Intelligence Makes You Invaluable

Your Intelligence Makes You Invaluable

by | Business, Entrepreneur, People

Have you ever felt that you had nothing to offer…no gifts to share whatsoever?

During spells of frustration or despair, it’s common to feel worthless. It can seem that everyone else is far more brilliant, beautiful & worthy of consideration. The downside experience can manifest in trying to be like someone else to fit in.

In times like these, take solace in the one thing that you can offer that no-one else can: your unique perspective.

You’re an original. Nobody looks at the world the way that you do, nor thinks in exactly the same way. Once you start to engage your innate intelligence, be it simple and from the heart or complex and of the mind, your unique creativity begins to shine, and you become a beacon of brilliance.

You may be sitting on the one solution that no-one else can imagine, or you may hold just the right words to bring comfort and understanding to a tense situation. You never know until you start to apply your mind, your perspective & your creativity to something outside of yourself.

Being you is enough! Your gifts and your identity are worth more than trying to fit in!

And sometimes, you don’t even need to EXPRESS your intelligence. Consider the CEO who sits with her team-leaders, intently listening to their ideas until brilliance is born. By simply sitting in active contemplation, you “magically” amplify the collective intelligence.

How will YOU influence the world TODAY? 

Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear your responses.

Thank you for reading!

 

Ura XOXO 

If you can just be yourself, then you have to be original because there's no one like you. -Marc Newson Share on X

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6 Steps to First Quarter Success

6 Steps to First Quarter Success

by | Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership

We’re well into the year where we began with hopes and goals to accomplish. I came across an article published by Business Insider that said 80% of new year’s resolutions (goals) fail by the second week of February.  8 out of 10 people have already stopped pursuing their goals.

 

If you’ve stopped, don’t feel guilty. You can still reach your goal(s). Here are 6 steps to first quarter success to get you back on track.

  

1. Make time to reflect on the past month.

Reflection is a key component your success when capturing goals. Reflection is the process of looking back and understanding your experience to move forward with new information on the road to success.

 

It’s an opportunity to look back and see what’s working and what’s not working according to plan.  Look back in a way not to hurt your progress.

 

Humans typically focus on what’s wrong which contributes to losing the drive to attack the goal. I don’t want that to happen to you.  Look at errors or missteps as learning opportunities where you continue with new information.

 

You want to be honest with yourself and value your findings. Reflection turns your experience into insight which is your fuel to move forward in accomplishing your goal.

 

When looking back, make adjustments and take action on those adjustments. You’re cheating yourself if you don’t make the time to think.  You’re intuitive in your gift zone. Value sustained thinking because it will give you more intel on what’s either moving you forward or what’s stopping you from executing your plan.

 

Ask yourself reflective questions.

  • What process did you use to accomplish your goal?

  • What problems did you encounter?

  • What will you change moving forward?

 

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2. Prepare for success.

Anything you want to accomplish requires preparation. Write down all the things you will need to be successful in executing your plan as ingredients in a recipe. Ask yourself why is this important?

 

Review and prioritize your materials. The first priority ingredients should be things that will move you closer to your goal.   Develop a plan with deadlines and mark the deadlines in a calendar.

 

Break your plan down into daily goals.  You don’t have to know the whole process. Plan the parts that you know. You can figure what you don’t know along the way. Google is a great tool to learn on the go.

 

Plan what you can accomplish in a day’s time when setting daily goals. If you’re unsure about how long it takes to complete a task, schedule your day and time your accomplishments to get a feel for what you’re able to do.  You can either use a kitchen timer or an app.

 

Take 5-10 minutes to write this down in a notebook or journal each day.  At the end of each day, write a paragraph to summarize your days stating what you got out of the day and what you learned. Create a system/process to reach your goal. Plot your milestones on your calendar.

 

Review your observations and write them down throughout the day, prioritize your observations, and make corrections moving forward. Look for positive and negative patterns.  This will help you keep you on the right path if positive and see the symptoms that slows your progress down if negative.

 

Ask yourself:

  • What should I keep doing?

  • What should I stop doing?

  • what do I want to change?

Examine if you need to adjust your daily methods. Once you’ve made adjustments, write them down to remain accountable and include them in your plan for the next day.

3. Write down your crucial discoveries.

After answering the questions in step 2, you want to get perspective on your progress and improvements by asking yourself; what discoveries have I made?   Activity is not productivity. Write down the things that kept you busy and didn’t move you closer to your goal.  Write down the things that moved you closer to your goals.

 

Growth is not automatic. Give growth time to happen and give yourself a break if you make a mistake. Change takes time to stick.  It takes on average 21-23 days to form a habit and routine.

 

Give yourself time for evidence of growth to manifest.   Don’t get caught up in looking at what everyone else is doing. It’s your race! The fast doesn’t win it’s the person who strikes first. Inspection is the foundation of expectation. You must deal with yesterday to best discover tomorrow.

 

4. Plan the rest of your quarter.

Based on your reflection and discoveries, prioritize your goals and define what you to accomplish your goal(s). Make a list of what you need to achieve  Ask questions to make changes based on your discoveries when you reflected on January.

 

  • What must be fueled?

  • Who is responsible?

  • What do I need to keep going?

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5. Schedule the things you want to accomplish.

It’s not real if you don’t have a plan. When planning your days, have up to 3 daily goals to accomplish that will get you closer to your main goal.  Having more than 3 daily goals may lead to confusion and demotivate you to achieve. A daily planner is in the guide.

 

Do not have worthless meetings. A worthless meeting is one that doesn’t have a game plan at the beginning and no accountability at the end. Schedule meetings with an agenda and the desired outcome including who’s accountable.

 

6. Share your learning with an accountability partner.

High performers will tell you it’s not what you do when people are watching. It’s what you do when people aren’t watching that drives success. The late nights and early mornings grinding to reach your goals.

 

There will be days when you don’t feel like doing the work and are motivated to stay in bed.  That’s when having an accountability partner comes into play.  Your accountability partner will keep you on track by reminding and pushing you to keep going.

 

Make the meeting meaningful by sending an agenda to your accountability partner and have your learning ready to share at the time of the meeting. An example agenda may look like this:

 

  • Good news (mention positive results from executing the plan).

  • What was accomplished?

  • What needs adjusting. Talk about things you want to change.

  • What help to I need to move forward?

  • What do I need to remain accountable?

Now I’d love to hear from you.

In the comments, below, share your takeaways and experience.  What knowledge and experiences would you add to the conversation?

 

Thank you for reading!

 

Ura XOXO 

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