Hello Blogger folks! I have re-posted all of my old columns that I could find. If I come across any more, I will add them. I was in my twenties when I wrote those columns for my monthly work newsletter called the PICA. Sometimes I had to edit my work down to fit the limited amount of space that was given to me. That took away from some of the valuable information that I wanted to pass on, but you have to do what you have to do sometimes.
I look back on what I wrote back then and most of it still holds true today. Always remember to smile and keep your confidence levels up. I truly believe in Karma. You get back what you put out there. Life is too short so enjoy what you can when you can. You are only as young as you feel.
I am planning on writing more on this blog when I can and hopefully all that is already here, will help in some way. God Bless you! And Smile!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Column Ten
Memories are such precious things. I have reflections of the past - the bad and the good; and all the things that I have learned. It's amazing how much a person can learn from a mistake, but life goes on.
The older we get, the more challenges that we face. At the same time, we are gaining wisdom. It's hard sometimes, but keep faith and believe in yourself. Weigh out your choices, or options, and pick the best one. In other words; pick the right road or you might get lost.
I've heard that if the road isn't rocky, you're not going the right way. You're probably taking the easiest way.
Life can pass by your eyes like a rocket. Children get older and you get older. I personally want to look back at the positive memories that make me laugh or smile. You've only got one shot at life, so take advantage of it. Have fun while you can. Enjoy the ones you love and make amends with the ones you disagree with. Time is short. Keep a good attitude and be happy. Fill yourself with joy and care about others. Compliment what others say and do. You can make a difference with your attitude.
Your joy reflects on others. So, remember to smile and have a splendid day! God Bless you!
The older we get, the more challenges that we face. At the same time, we are gaining wisdom. It's hard sometimes, but keep faith and believe in yourself. Weigh out your choices, or options, and pick the best one. In other words; pick the right road or you might get lost.
I've heard that if the road isn't rocky, you're not going the right way. You're probably taking the easiest way.
Life can pass by your eyes like a rocket. Children get older and you get older. I personally want to look back at the positive memories that make me laugh or smile. You've only got one shot at life, so take advantage of it. Have fun while you can. Enjoy the ones you love and make amends with the ones you disagree with. Time is short. Keep a good attitude and be happy. Fill yourself with joy and care about others. Compliment what others say and do. You can make a difference with your attitude.
Your joy reflects on others. So, remember to smile and have a splendid day! God Bless you!
Column Nine
Hello out there in Stess-land! I personally think that when a person is stressed, they contain a certain amount of anger inside them. Then, it is accidentally let out at others. It reflects a bad image of that person sometimes. That is where I think bad attitudes come from. When you are unhappy or stressed with the same ole' same ole', you tend to have a bad attitude.
Bad attitudes reflect so much negativity and insecureness. Your confidence disappears and you are held captive in a land far away from happiness. The only way to save yourself is to revamp your attitude toward yourself and life that surrounds you.
Remember that each day is a new day! Try to be optimistic and look at situations in a positive matter. Looking at things in a negative way only makes things worse. Remember to think first; you know, look before you leap. Don't assume something before fully analyzing the situation. That only puts unnecessary stress on you. Keep your focus on life and deal with it in a wise matter.
Striving to be the best that we can be is a goal set by the Army. That is a good thins to live by. Do the best that you can in life and be happy. No matter how much money a person has, it doesn't matter. It's how you feel on the inside that matters. What you have, is what you worked for. That makes all the difference in the world. Have faith in yourself and learn to love others, as God has loved you. Have a good day and remember to smile!
Bad attitudes reflect so much negativity and insecureness. Your confidence disappears and you are held captive in a land far away from happiness. The only way to save yourself is to revamp your attitude toward yourself and life that surrounds you.
Remember that each day is a new day! Try to be optimistic and look at situations in a positive matter. Looking at things in a negative way only makes things worse. Remember to think first; you know, look before you leap. Don't assume something before fully analyzing the situation. That only puts unnecessary stress on you. Keep your focus on life and deal with it in a wise matter.
Striving to be the best that we can be is a goal set by the Army. That is a good thins to live by. Do the best that you can in life and be happy. No matter how much money a person has, it doesn't matter. It's how you feel on the inside that matters. What you have, is what you worked for. That makes all the difference in the world. Have faith in yourself and learn to love others, as God has loved you. Have a good day and remember to smile!
Column Eight
Does it really matter, how people view us? To an extent it does. Always be yourself, you'll go further in life. Be sure to make changes along the way.
Sometimes, people tend to run off the road a little bit. They fall into a hole and have a hard time getting out. Pride gets in the way of them reaching out for help. It's all right to have pride, but keep in mind that when you need help don't be ashamed to accept it. Take the bad with the good. There might be a time in life when you can help someone out of a bad situation.
We are not perfect. We can't expect anyone to be perfect. God made us that way. Just do the best that you can. Take life as it comes, you can't change every thing that happens. You can improve things around you and life easier. Sometimes that starts with having a good attitude and building up self-confidence.
Reach for your dreams and goals. Don't wait for someone to come along and take you away. In order to achieve your dreams and goals, you have to start from the bottom and work your way up.
Life's too short to play around. Have fun, but be responsible at the same time. Respect others and they will respect you. Well, they're suppose to, but sometimes people don't know how to respect others. They do not take time to think about what they are doing. They will run all over you with out even stopping. Those kind of people need to step back and look in a mirror at themselves.
Try to be a good person and look for the good in others. The more you smile, the more you'll be noticed. The good deeds that you do for people will come back to you one day. Everybody sees things in a different way, so don't think what is Okay for you, is Okay for someone else. Your little problem could be their big problem.
Sometimes, people tend to run off the road a little bit. They fall into a hole and have a hard time getting out. Pride gets in the way of them reaching out for help. It's all right to have pride, but keep in mind that when you need help don't be ashamed to accept it. Take the bad with the good. There might be a time in life when you can help someone out of a bad situation.
We are not perfect. We can't expect anyone to be perfect. God made us that way. Just do the best that you can. Take life as it comes, you can't change every thing that happens. You can improve things around you and life easier. Sometimes that starts with having a good attitude and building up self-confidence.
Reach for your dreams and goals. Don't wait for someone to come along and take you away. In order to achieve your dreams and goals, you have to start from the bottom and work your way up.
Life's too short to play around. Have fun, but be responsible at the same time. Respect others and they will respect you. Well, they're suppose to, but sometimes people don't know how to respect others. They do not take time to think about what they are doing. They will run all over you with out even stopping. Those kind of people need to step back and look in a mirror at themselves.
Try to be a good person and look for the good in others. The more you smile, the more you'll be noticed. The good deeds that you do for people will come back to you one day. Everybody sees things in a different way, so don't think what is Okay for you, is Okay for someone else. Your little problem could be their big problem.
Column Seven
Hello Folks! I'm sitting back and relaxing. You know, letting the time pass by........dreaming and thinking about life, allowing my thoughts to go beyond the world. I'm removing all stress out of my mind and body.
It's so easy to get caught up in negative situations, in a society that's full of them. I dream of a place that is full of wonderful and beautiful things. A place where only good things happen. god only knows where that may be.
It's time for us to step back a step and look at ourselves. We have all gotten caught up in an attitude. Lets concentrate on getting happy, not even. Getting revenge on people will always come back to haunt you. What goes around, comes around. Just let things roll off your back and keep on going.
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." That's from the Bible - Proverbs 16:24. I try to keep that in mind when talking to people. That's why we need to complement people. Sometimes your compliment could be the only thing to lift that person up. It makes people feel good to know that others notice little things.
We have come to the end of my wonderful column and I know that you have enjoyed it as much as I have. I am being positive, how 'bout you? Take care and God loves you! Remember to smile!
It's so easy to get caught up in negative situations, in a society that's full of them. I dream of a place that is full of wonderful and beautiful things. A place where only good things happen. god only knows where that may be.
It's time for us to step back a step and look at ourselves. We have all gotten caught up in an attitude. Lets concentrate on getting happy, not even. Getting revenge on people will always come back to haunt you. What goes around, comes around. Just let things roll off your back and keep on going.
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." That's from the Bible - Proverbs 16:24. I try to keep that in mind when talking to people. That's why we need to complement people. Sometimes your compliment could be the only thing to lift that person up. It makes people feel good to know that others notice little things.
We have come to the end of my wonderful column and I know that you have enjoyed it as much as I have. I am being positive, how 'bout you? Take care and God loves you! Remember to smile!
column six
There are a lot of positive things that I could talk about today. But I am going to discus a negative that I hope will bring a positive outcome, and that's DEPRESSION.
Depression: What a word? It's a hollow deep feeling that can strike us down at any given moment. It's a subject that needs attention. Many of us think that depression is easy to get over, but sometimes its not.
Depression is a serious illness. It may be temporary sadness, or a more severe, long-term depression. Either way we must not take things too lightly. Different situations arise from depression, like suicide or alcohol and drug abuse. People can snap at any time.
It is so easy to have a bad attitude about life in general. When one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong. Or at least that's how it all seems. If you don't feel good about yourself, you are easily knocked down by depression. The better out look you have on life and your surroundings, the better you will feel about yourself. Lets face it the world is not going to change anytime soon. You must first seek out who you are and make yourself happy. Thats what really counts. Yu are the most important person and people around you, love you.
Everyone feels down sometimes, but if the mood last too long, it could be more than the "blues". A lot of times we deny being depressed and that just makes things worse.
Understanding depression will help us to know the difference between normal ups and downs and true depression. If you are depressed, I highly recommend weekly professional help. It helps to talk to someone who understands and won't criticize your problems.
Friends tend to criticize and think that you'll get over it. Some of them don't really listen to what you have to say. That's not fair to you. It is easier for some people to talk more openly and truthfully with a professional. A professional can help to understand why your feeling the way you do. Take the burden off your shoulders and talk to someone who cares.
When someone says they are going to kill themselves, take it serous. If a friend needs to talk, listen and care for them. Be a good friend. And God bless you!
http://suicidehotlines.com/georgia.html
Depression: What a word? It's a hollow deep feeling that can strike us down at any given moment. It's a subject that needs attention. Many of us think that depression is easy to get over, but sometimes its not.
Depression is a serious illness. It may be temporary sadness, or a more severe, long-term depression. Either way we must not take things too lightly. Different situations arise from depression, like suicide or alcohol and drug abuse. People can snap at any time.
It is so easy to have a bad attitude about life in general. When one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong. Or at least that's how it all seems. If you don't feel good about yourself, you are easily knocked down by depression. The better out look you have on life and your surroundings, the better you will feel about yourself. Lets face it the world is not going to change anytime soon. You must first seek out who you are and make yourself happy. Thats what really counts. Yu are the most important person and people around you, love you.
Everyone feels down sometimes, but if the mood last too long, it could be more than the "blues". A lot of times we deny being depressed and that just makes things worse.
Understanding depression will help us to know the difference between normal ups and downs and true depression. If you are depressed, I highly recommend weekly professional help. It helps to talk to someone who understands and won't criticize your problems.
Friends tend to criticize and think that you'll get over it. Some of them don't really listen to what you have to say. That's not fair to you. It is easier for some people to talk more openly and truthfully with a professional. A professional can help to understand why your feeling the way you do. Take the burden off your shoulders and talk to someone who cares.
When someone says they are going to kill themselves, take it serous. If a friend needs to talk, listen and care for them. Be a good friend. And God bless you!
http://suicidehotlines.com/georgia.html
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Column Five
Hey, hey, hey!!! Are you ready for a positive attitude today? Stand back, let me through, I've got more excellent news for you! Get ready, get set, go!!! I'll race you to the end of this column!
I've read a lot of healthy magazines lately. All of them agree that being healthy brings on a better attitude. In other words, we need to slow down from our busy schedules to allow more time for sleep, exercise, and better eating habits.
Recent research states that eight or nine hours of sleep, uninterrupted, are considered the goal for most people. That's a goal that most of us can't meet. One of the biggest health problems in the U.S. is not getting enough sleep. I personally, on an average, get five to seven hours interrupted sleep. So, we all must strive to get our Z's.
Set aside at least a few minutes a day for quiet time. Daydream or imagine something big. Focus on happy thoughts or indulge in laughter. Do something that completely takes you off of your work or your problems.
Try to eat three square meals a day and maybe a small snack. Try to stay away from junk foods and foods with salt, fat, and sugar. If you are a healthy, balanced person, you will be more likely to have a higher self-esteem!
Learn from folks who already have a good attitude. Look at that person as a teacher or a mentor. You will find that the hours spent around a person with a good attitude will inspire you to try new things or to be a better person.
And just remember that you have good and bad points about yourself. We can't be perfect. You are yourself and I am, Me. Everyone of us is special and different in our own way. Accept people for who they are inside!
I have raced to the end of my column and few are here with me. Others are slacking behind, waiting for positive attitude to kick in.....anyway, have a great day and don't wait around, it might be too late! See ya and remember to smile! Look for my next column here on my blog.
I've read a lot of healthy magazines lately. All of them agree that being healthy brings on a better attitude. In other words, we need to slow down from our busy schedules to allow more time for sleep, exercise, and better eating habits.
Recent research states that eight or nine hours of sleep, uninterrupted, are considered the goal for most people. That's a goal that most of us can't meet. One of the biggest health problems in the U.S. is not getting enough sleep. I personally, on an average, get five to seven hours interrupted sleep. So, we all must strive to get our Z's.
Set aside at least a few minutes a day for quiet time. Daydream or imagine something big. Focus on happy thoughts or indulge in laughter. Do something that completely takes you off of your work or your problems.
Try to eat three square meals a day and maybe a small snack. Try to stay away from junk foods and foods with salt, fat, and sugar. If you are a healthy, balanced person, you will be more likely to have a higher self-esteem!
Learn from folks who already have a good attitude. Look at that person as a teacher or a mentor. You will find that the hours spent around a person with a good attitude will inspire you to try new things or to be a better person.
And just remember that you have good and bad points about yourself. We can't be perfect. You are yourself and I am, Me. Everyone of us is special and different in our own way. Accept people for who they are inside!
I have raced to the end of my column and few are here with me. Others are slacking behind, waiting for positive attitude to kick in.....anyway, have a great day and don't wait around, it might be too late! See ya and remember to smile! Look for my next column here on my blog.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Column Four
Hello....Ladies and gentlemen!! Here we are for another adventure in the land of positive attitude! I know that everyone read my last column and thought it was great! Now, that's what I call positive attitude!
Most people don't want to be at work, they would rather be somewhere else (Like fishing). Try to make the best of things and keep a positive attitude. A positive attitude is appreciated and it makes things easier. Supervisors depend upon the positive attitudes of employees to keep "Team Spirit" Alive. More work gets accomplished when people work together.
A positive attitude triggers enthusiasm, enhances creativity and can cause good things to happen. If the morning starts off bad, try your best to make the rest of the day better. Think positive and make an impact on your environment. Make a difference in someone's life. You can do it; have faith in yourself.
I know that at work, you can work hard and do the best job that you can. It's hard to be positive when no praise is given for a job well done. Don't get discouraged; One day, all of your hard work will pay off. Keep your head held high and your temper low. I just want to personally give each and everyone of you a pat on the back and commend you on a job well done!!
Stay positive and keep smiling!!
Most people don't want to be at work, they would rather be somewhere else (Like fishing). Try to make the best of things and keep a positive attitude. A positive attitude is appreciated and it makes things easier. Supervisors depend upon the positive attitudes of employees to keep "Team Spirit" Alive. More work gets accomplished when people work together.
A positive attitude triggers enthusiasm, enhances creativity and can cause good things to happen. If the morning starts off bad, try your best to make the rest of the day better. Think positive and make an impact on your environment. Make a difference in someone's life. You can do it; have faith in yourself.
I know that at work, you can work hard and do the best job that you can. It's hard to be positive when no praise is given for a job well done. Don't get discouraged; One day, all of your hard work will pay off. Keep your head held high and your temper low. I just want to personally give each and everyone of you a pat on the back and commend you on a job well done!!
Stay positive and keep smiling!!
Column three
ATTENTION: Ladies and gentlemen! I have an important announcement! We are now entering "The Attitude Renewal Zone!" Hold on tight and get rid of all those negatives. Here we go!!
Is there anybody out there that is perfect? I don't think so, but there are people who are happy. People who are out going, refreshed, and confident. Those people do little things every day to renew their attitude.
A few ways to renew your attitude and confidence are listed below. Keep in mind, not every way is the right way for you.
Stop comparing yourself to others. Be yourself and don't let anybody steal your dreams. If you don't like something about yourself, then try to fix it. Go out and get a make-over, or buy some new clothes. Take a bubble bath or jump in the hot tub.
Are you stressed? Take a vacation!! Go to the beach or to the mountains. The river always relaxes me. I'm not telling you to run away from your problems. I am just telling you to take a break from it all. Just try to relax and have fun.
Do you like exercise? Who does, but working out is a great way to let out a lot of tension. Sometimes, just doing little work outs, make a difference. Go walking, running, swimming, hiking, etc. Lift the remote control or better yet, get up and turn the channels. Little things count!!
Have you ever thought about staring down your greatest fears? Fear cures fear. If there is something out there that has made you scared or unconfident, then that could be what is making you act the way you do. Try to get to the bottom of things. Take things one step at a time. Don't push yourself to do it, until you know you are ready to handle the consequences.
When you get upset, listen to calming music or a comedian. Just smile and give yourself a pep talk. Read a positive attitude book. Go to church. Do what ever makes you feel better about yourself. Drinking and taking drugs is not a good thing to do. That makes things worst for everybody!!
Take care of yourself and build your confidence up. You can do anything! Have faith and believe in yourself! Read my next column for more exciting ideas! Remember to smile!
Is there anybody out there that is perfect? I don't think so, but there are people who are happy. People who are out going, refreshed, and confident. Those people do little things every day to renew their attitude.
A few ways to renew your attitude and confidence are listed below. Keep in mind, not every way is the right way for you.
Stop comparing yourself to others. Be yourself and don't let anybody steal your dreams. If you don't like something about yourself, then try to fix it. Go out and get a make-over, or buy some new clothes. Take a bubble bath or jump in the hot tub.
Are you stressed? Take a vacation!! Go to the beach or to the mountains. The river always relaxes me. I'm not telling you to run away from your problems. I am just telling you to take a break from it all. Just try to relax and have fun.
Do you like exercise? Who does, but working out is a great way to let out a lot of tension. Sometimes, just doing little work outs, make a difference. Go walking, running, swimming, hiking, etc. Lift the remote control or better yet, get up and turn the channels. Little things count!!
Have you ever thought about staring down your greatest fears? Fear cures fear. If there is something out there that has made you scared or unconfident, then that could be what is making you act the way you do. Try to get to the bottom of things. Take things one step at a time. Don't push yourself to do it, until you know you are ready to handle the consequences.
When you get upset, listen to calming music or a comedian. Just smile and give yourself a pep talk. Read a positive attitude book. Go to church. Do what ever makes you feel better about yourself. Drinking and taking drugs is not a good thing to do. That makes things worst for everybody!!
Take care of yourself and build your confidence up. You can do anything! Have faith and believe in yourself! Read my next column for more exciting ideas! Remember to smile!
Lets call this column two
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood........have I got your attention? Today's word is: POSITIVE. Can you say POS-I-TIVE? I know that I am CRAZY and a little PSYCHO. Just remember that reading my column does not mean that you will go crazy or psycho. Lets get positive!!
Have you ever thought about how confident you are? Confidence and positiveness are two words that really connect. If you are confident; you're positive; and vise-versa.
In the dictionary, I have found several definitions for positive and confidence. Two of which I will share with you:
Positive: fully assured; confident. Confidence: stresses faith in oneself and ones powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.
Try to be confident, but don't be over-confident. Over-confidence can make you seem to be conceited or arrogant. Be yourself and know that good things will happen if you are positive.
Being negative is not a forever situation. You can change your way of seeing things at any given time. I'm not saying that it will happen overnight. You have to work on it and set a goal for yourself. If you have a goal, you have something to reach for. Make your goals stepping stones until you reach the top of the horizon.
Keep a smile on your face and be happy to be alive!!
Have you ever thought about how confident you are? Confidence and positiveness are two words that really connect. If you are confident; you're positive; and vise-versa.
In the dictionary, I have found several definitions for positive and confidence. Two of which I will share with you:
Positive: fully assured; confident. Confidence: stresses faith in oneself and ones powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.
Try to be confident, but don't be over-confident. Over-confidence can make you seem to be conceited or arrogant. Be yourself and know that good things will happen if you are positive.
Being negative is not a forever situation. You can change your way of seeing things at any given time. I'm not saying that it will happen overnight. You have to work on it and set a goal for yourself. If you have a goal, you have something to reach for. Make your goals stepping stones until you reach the top of the horizon.
Keep a smile on your face and be happy to be alive!!
One of my published columns from a past work newspaper.
In order to have a positive attitude, we must think positively. For most of us, it is hard not to be 'negative' when every one is negative around us.
Since I've been reading positive attitude books, my outlook on things has changed somewhat. I often catch myself being negative about things and wondering if life is really this bad. Now I have realized that even the most negative situation has a brighter side.
I want to share some the knowledge that I have gained from these books. To the ones who wil actually read my column, I hope that you get information that will help you. I hope that it becomes useful in every situation. And please, use your knowledge well. One negative person can bring a whole army down, but one positive person can enlighten a crowd!
What is a positive attitude? A Positive attitude is the manifestation of the mind that dwells primarily on positive matters. It is a mind-set tipped in favor of creative activity rather than boredom; joy over sadness, hope over futility.
You can look at things in a good or bad way. Whichever way you decide to take things is up to you. Seeing things in a positive matter, makes all the difference in the world. If you look at your work in a negative way, then you will perform poorly. If you make your work fun, you will finish sooner and end up with better results. Your co-workers will become jealous and wonder what's going on! Soon, they will realize that having a better attitude will make the day go by faster.
Then, something strange happens; people convert negatives to positives! Productivity increases and people start liking their jobs again!! Wow!! A miracle in disguise....let's try this thing called positive attitude.
Until next time, KEEP SMILING!!
Since I've been reading positive attitude books, my outlook on things has changed somewhat. I often catch myself being negative about things and wondering if life is really this bad. Now I have realized that even the most negative situation has a brighter side.
I want to share some the knowledge that I have gained from these books. To the ones who wil actually read my column, I hope that you get information that will help you. I hope that it becomes useful in every situation. And please, use your knowledge well. One negative person can bring a whole army down, but one positive person can enlighten a crowd!
What is a positive attitude? A Positive attitude is the manifestation of the mind that dwells primarily on positive matters. It is a mind-set tipped in favor of creative activity rather than boredom; joy over sadness, hope over futility.
You can look at things in a good or bad way. Whichever way you decide to take things is up to you. Seeing things in a positive matter, makes all the difference in the world. If you look at your work in a negative way, then you will perform poorly. If you make your work fun, you will finish sooner and end up with better results. Your co-workers will become jealous and wonder what's going on! Soon, they will realize that having a better attitude will make the day go by faster.
Then, something strange happens; people convert negatives to positives! Productivity increases and people start liking their jobs again!! Wow!! A miracle in disguise....let's try this thing called positive attitude.
Until next time, KEEP SMILING!!
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