Wealth is more than the amount of money we accumulate. Wealth is living an abundant life; a complete life. Living a life were we are a blessing to others.
Today I decided to share with you a couple tips on how to make our lives happier, healthier and wealthier. You probably know that laughter, hope and optimism make a life more enjoyable. Even though we know this we see people around us that are constantly sad and pessimistic about life. It does not matter what the situation is (it is rainy, sunny, the have money or no money at all) they seemed to be wired for sobriety. They do not seem to see the good in life. It is possible that some of this is due to genetics or past experiences. However, there are still plenty of things you can do to influence how you feel each day and make a positive impact on those around you.
I understand that during these difficult times we are going through right now, makes the task a big challenge even for natural optimists. Now think about the energy it takes to be somber, gloomy, complain and worry about problems. How about if we take that energy and apply it to the solution of problems and how we can benefit those around us. Here's a list of simple things you can do to give your attitude a boost:
1. Do what you love - You already know what you enjoy doing -- if you
can find a way to make a living at it great, otherwise consider spending time doing it as a hobby or just for fun.
2. Make time for family - I think that many of us in the chase of money sacrificed the well-being of our families. During the recent recession, many came to the realization that after all the family just wanted your love, affection and respect. There is a video by Casting Crowns that I enjoy and better explains this point Click Here To View The Video .
3. Build a Strong Spiritual Life - To achieve success and build a wealthy life, we must build a strong spiritual life. I say this without apology nor hesitation despite the fact that many people believe that we should not talk about religion in business. I am not going to go into a long theological discussion here, all I will say is that a life without a strong spiritual reserve is an empty life.
4. Be Grateful - If you focus on what you do not have, you will never have enough. Instead, every morning when you get up be grateful for what you have. This morning while I was working out, a man comes into the gym on a wheel chair. The man is missing both legs. Now this man could have stayed home complaining about what he does not have. Instead he came to the gym to workout with the rest of the guys. Not only did he come to the gym, he walked in with a great attitude, a big smile and ready for the work out. Every day write down 10 things to be thankful for. Gratitude has the power to shift your focus from what your life lacks to the abundance that is
already present. You will see the change in your life; you will be happier, healthier and your stress level will be reduced.
5. Exercise - I think enough have been said about the benefits of exercise in our physical and mental health. Chose the best way for you to exercise, Just do it! Stop looking for excuses.
6. Reward Someone Else - Nothing feels better than making someone else
feel special and appreciated, even if it's just a simple smile and "Thank You" for a job well done. Thank someone today for their well done job.
Have an awesome day!
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