[AffirmationstoDe-Stress] MORNING COFFEE

"In the quest to have more, be more and do more, you may lose yourself." It seems that each one of us is in a never-ending quest to have more, be more and do more. Our lives become a blur of activities that we don't necessarily enjoy. As for the things that we do enjoy, the pleasures and pastimes that recharged our souls remain forever on a "to-do" list. In all the hustle and bustle, it is too easy to lose yourself. Take control! Don't be afraid to ask for help with those mundane, daily tasks. And, most important, don't feel afraid or guilty about saying "No!" when you need time to recharge. Deep inside, you know what's most important. Always putting yourself second doesn't serve anyone. Now, take out your "to-do" list and start doing! It's the best way to keep in touch with who you really are. ©Jane Powell I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it.   I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little note.   I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others.   I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.   I've learned that hotel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone.   I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.   I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.   I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."   I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.   I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.   I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.   I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.   I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.   I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.   I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.     More than just getting by You can do just enough to get by, but then all you get for your trouble is to stay where you already were. With a little more effort, you can make your efforts truly count for something. As long as you're doing the work, you might as well use the opportunity to create meaningful value. As long as you're putting in the time, you might as well get some significant rewards from what you're doing. If your attitude is to just get by, you're setting yourself up for frustration and resentment. When, on the other hand, your goal is to give your very best, even the obstacles become opportunities to move forward. Instead of calculating how little you can get by with doing, get enthusiastic about how much you have the opportunity to accomplish. Instead of feeling trapped by your obligations, choose to feel empowered by your ability to make a difference. There is nothing to be gained by making yourself miserable about what you must do. There's everything to be gained by fully investing yourself in the work you're doing. Do yourself a big favor, and go beyond just getting by. Rise above your obligations, and transform them into opportunities for spectacular achievement.  Ralph Marston   - Dear Readers, " Morning Coffee " is a labor of love and meant to be shared with others to spread encouragement and inspiration. If you share, please be kind and give credit where credit is due and copy and paste or forward with Page Header and contact information included. Thank you , " Morning Coffee" Created, and maintained by: Dizzyrizzy2U@aol.comGrandmaGail2BC@aol.com Copyright © 1996 -2013 " Morning Coffee" all rights reserved. To subscribe or unsubscribe send an email to the following email addresses. Subscribe: YourMorningCoffee-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: YourMorningCoffee-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com