What Helps Keep Me Grounded

Sometimes I Need to Re-Focus

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I’m on a roll, moving right along, getting things done then . . . BAMMM! 

Stuff goes south in the blink-of-an eye, like a speeding race car. Things go downhill like a snowball rolling down a snow covered hill.

Stop! Take a deep breath. It’s time to re-focus!  

Two of my favorite quotes that help when things go other than planned (or hoped for) come from the wonderful book, Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

These two little quotes help me re-focus and get grounded again.

• Change Happens
• They keep moving the cheese
• Adapt To Change Quickly
• The quicker you let go of old cheese,
• The sooner you can enjoy new cheese

There you have it, my inspiration to re-focus and keep moving forward.

What are your thoughts? How do you re-focus after a setback? What inspires you? Tell us please, we’d love to hear all about it.


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Winners Never Quit & Quitters Never Win: Wrong!

Winners DO Quit . . .

sometimes!

Life is Short, it's okay to quit...sometimes! 

A quitter is described as someone who habitually gives up easily, someone who lacks mental stamina. A quitter is deficient in resilience, resolve, or purpose. A quitter is a loser who doesn’t hang in when the going gets tough, someone who abandons the game before it is finished - - and doesn't return later to finish the game.

Quitters constantly procrastinate; they would rather talk about it, read about it, think about it and, talk about it some more, but they never seem to do anything. Quitters are glad when the day is over.

Quitting isn't always negative; it may be exactly what's needed in order to move forward. You will need to get over any guilt feelings that come with it though, especially if you have friends or family members who believe totally and completely in the “winners never quit” philosophy.

Many times it is not “quitting”, it is simply changing the direction of your advance. It is not quitting if we consciously choose to switch directions; when we replace one goal with a new one that's more in keeping with our purpose.

Quitting might sometimes be the worst option, but “once a quitter, is not always a quitter”. The harsh reality is that many things are worth quitting. There is nothing wrong with quitting a venture that should never have been started in the first place. Walking away from something that is bad for you is not quitting. You only have one shot at life, so make sure you take it with both hands and squeeze every little drop out of it you can.

Here are a few uplifting and enlightening facts to consider: Shortly after quitting whatever you're doing that is going nowhere, your blood pressure, pulse rate, and circulation will all return to normal; your headaches will diminish and the churning in your stomach will soon calm down. So go ahead, quit some things.

Rather than believe that “Quitters never win and winners never quit”, I learned from many successful people that . . .

Sometimes, "winners DO quit" when we need to change directions to reach our goal.

 What do you think? Can we quit something without being labeled a "loser or a quitter"? How much do you care what others think of your projects or endeavors? Let us hear from you, someone is waiting.

© 2009 by Leona G. Shankle

101 Things To Do Instead of . . .

Being Depressed, Stressed, or Alone

Doing Drugs or Drinking

Golden Time of Day - Sunset 

Watch a beautiful sunset ~ Watch a happy video ~ Smell a flower ~ Draw a picture ~ Take a bubble bath ~ Look at old photos ~ Listen to music ~ Create something new ~ Go to the zoo ~ Learn something new ~ Read a good book ~ Collect something, rocks, seashells, stamps ~ Learn the names of the stars and planets ~ Get together/ZOOM with friends ~ Play games ~ Enjoy a hobby ~ Play a sport ~ Smile ~ Make someone else smile ~

Jace smiling @ Herman Park

~Finish what you start ~ Solve a riddle ~ Jump rope ~ Gather seashells ~ Whistle a tune ~ Feed old bread crumbs to birds ~ Read a poem ~ Fly a kite ~ Do a favor ~ Surprise someone ~ Play catch ~ Join a club ~ Sing ~ Give a hug ~ Get a hug ~ Talk to friends ~ Wish on a star ~ Run through a sprinkler ~ Go camping ~ Do a jigsaw puzzle ~ Memorize a song ~ Help a friend in need ~ Build a sand castle ~ Find a home for a stray animal ~ Do good deeds ~ Have lemonade on a hot day ~ Blow bubbles ~ Dance ~ Exercise ~ Climb a tree ~ Run through a field of wild flowers ~ Volunteer ~ Tickle a baby's tummy ~ Play with your pet ~ Cheer someone up ~ Roll in the grass ~ Snuggle a stuffed animal ~ Swing on a swing ~ Eat ice cream ~ Walk barefoot in the sand ~ ~ Wade in the ocean ~

Jace wading in Galveston Bay

~Play with a little kid ~ Do Cartwheels ~ Go bird watching ~ Give a gift ~ Play some hoops ~ Kiss a parent ~ Learn how to juggle ~ Watch the clouds ~ Start a garden ~ Learn a language ~ Play an instrument ~ Go fishing ~ Make a gift ~ Hike ~ Set your goals ~ Phone a friend ~ Have a picnic ~ Think happy thoughts ~ Ride a bike ~ Write to friends ~ Do your best ~ Count your blessings ~ Make a poster ~ Make someone laugh ~ Improve your score ~ Listen to birds ~ Learn to cook ~ Skip rocks into a lake ~ Play in the park ~ Go swimming ~ Window shop online ~ Care for plants ~ Keep a promise ~ Trade cards ~ Do magic tricks ~ Make a model ~ Go Bowling ~ Keep a journal ~ 

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 Photograph things you love ~ Do better than the last time ~ Brighten someone's day ~

What is your favorite thing to do instead of...?  

Things to do for Fun or Profit

Hobbies: 

Enjoy Your Hobby just for fun, or turn your hobby into a profitable business!

 

10 Categories of the Most Popular Hobbies  

Arts and Crafts – creating functional and decorative objects for purposes such as making candles, ceramic plates and executive toys, jewelry making, making porcelain figurines, glass sculpture, quilting

Collectibles - collecting art, paintings, antiques, beautiful dolls, memorabilia, scale model cars and trains, vintage wine, unique cars, stamps, old coins, plates

Outdoor Activities - gardening, photographing nature, bird watching, fishing, train and plane spotting, horse riding, biking, camping, diving, rafting, mountain climbing, treasure hunts, hiking

Culinary Activities - cooking, making fruit preserves, bread baking, baking and decorating cakes, making cookies, making dumplings and pasta, bar-b-queing meat

Dancing and Music - ballroom dancing, line dancing, hip hop dance, flamenco, belly dancing, tap dancing, karaoke singing, learning a musical instrument

Sports Activities - golf, martial arts, figure skating, skiing, sailing and rowing, gymnastics, darts and snooker, bowling

Indoor Activities - sewing, embroidery, knitting, quilting, painting and decorating, plumbing, reading and writing

Paper Crafts - making Paper-Mache crafts, origami folding paper crafts, making paper flowers, making paper lanterns, making boxes and folders, scrapbooking

Cultural Activities - theater, concerts, cinemas, eating out and dining, museums, festivals and fun, pub crawl

Travel - golf trips, fishing trips, Theatre breaks, city breaks, cruise packages, beach vacations, ski vacations

Photo of my "vacation in paradise" ... just a hop, skip, and jump down the road!

Many people, while enjoying their favorite hobby, have turned their hobby into a business and supplement their retirement income by writing books about their hobby or selling their products locally or on the internet. eBay is a good starting point.

For example, if you like to go golfing or on cruises you can write about your golf travels or the places you've visited during your cruise.    

You can also start your own classes to teach others the skills you learned from your favorite pastime. If you enjoy baking cakes or making fruit preserves, you can sell your products in your local markets.

This is a great way to earn additional retirement income while having fun.

Do you have a hobby? Did you have one as a kid? What is it? What is your favorite fun thing to do?

Thursday Thoughts

Nature's Therapy

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.  ~John Muir

“Nature is the art of God.” ~Dante Alghieri~

Nature's Therapy . . . according to and, 

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     Better than a doctor

     Sweeter than a 5 lb. bag of sugar

     Intoxicating without the hangover

     Inspiring when quietly observed 

     Cheaper than a bottle of Xanax

     Calms frazzled nerves

     Relieves anxiety without side effects

     More powerful than ANY medicine

Just relax, breathe deeply, and SMILE!

My Walk in Nature!

8 Quick Ways to Relieve Stress

Is It Possible to Relieve Stress? 

Yes! Before we go on, if your level of stress is serious, consult your physician. But, if you think you can take charge of your stress, here are a few things that can help.

1. Learn to have a sense of humor. Google “Funny Jokes” images

2. Take a walk in the fresh air (in your back yard or down the driveway works).

 3. Try dance, creative movement, or exercise for 15 minutes.

4. Eat Chocolate in moderation or open a candy bar and just smell it.

5. Relaxation and deep breathing exercises provide immediate relief.

6. Take a seven minute mini-vacation in your mind. Re-visit photos of fun family vacations...remember the good times!

7. Talk to friends, family, or a pastor/priest about your feelings.  

8. Aroma therapy works wonders.

Find your inner peace - - learn how to relieve your stress by finding what works best for you.

Let us know your favorite ways to de-stress in the comments section.

My Wish For You

Happy Mother's Day Friends!

I Wish You...

Happiness................. Deep down within

Serenity.................. With each sunrise

Success................... In each facet of your life

Friends................... Close and caring

Love....................... That never ends

Knowledge.................. Of the grace and love of God

Special memories........... Of all the yesterdays

A bright today............. With much to be thankful for

A path......................That leads to beautiful tomorrows

Dreams..................... That do their best to come true

And appreciation........... Of all the wonderful things about you!

Saturday Night Inspiration

Take Time to Make Memories

Take time to enjoy nature's beauty!

Some people are happy…most of the time. They choose to be happy and they make it happen. Others are not so happy, most of the time. Did they choose to be unhappy? What do you think?

When life changes from good to bad, and IT WILL! The only thing we have left are precious memories of wonderful times with our loved ones. Believe it or not, the happiest people have an investment of time and energy into positive family relationships. So, take some time to make more memories with those special people in your life.

This is the perfect time to relax and enjoy each other.

Have a fantastic weekend friends.

I wish you love, happiness and, infinite joy!

What Am I Doing Here, Why Am I Still Alive?

Have You Ever Asked Yourself That Question?

 My daughter, Jordyn.

Right now, I’m so tickled I’m about to pop-wide-open! I’m grinning from ear-to-ear, laughing out LOUD…all by myself over here in my little corner of Houston. Would you like to know why? Oh good, I was hoping you’d say yes.

My daughter, Jace’s mommy, Jordyn, has written and published a book. Not just any old book, mind you. She’s written a spine-tingling, mesmerizing, page-turner BOOK!

Don’t let me start blabbering like a nincompoop, let me just get to the good part.

Jordyn’s Book

Seize Your Purpose NOW! By Jordyn Lorenz 

Jordyn Lorenz’s Seize Your Purpose NOW! grabbed my attention like a magnet and pulled me in faster than greased lightning! Her words in the opening paragraph, “There HAS to be MORE to life”, struck me like a magic arrow. I am hooked, spellbound, and anxious to find out what Jordyn has to say. 

I can’t stop, I have to know more. Page after page, I continue to read as Jordyn describes our life struggles in plain language that everyday people can understand. She shares her challenges and how she resolved them.

She ends each chapter with recommendations and strategies to help us navigate and solve our own unique problems and/or improve our circumstances.

Thanks to Jordyn Lorenz’s, Seize Your Purpose NOW! I can begin my own Journey to my Purpose. I will begin by identifying what is keeping me down and make a list of these challenges. I learned that my next step is to accept it and get on with life.

Jordyn has written this must-read step-by-step guide for those of us who want to or need to move forward. I recommend it for anyone ready to take the next step and make positive changes in your life.

There you have it, my testimonial for my daughter, Jordyn’s, book.

What are your thoughts on finding your purpose in life? Have you found yours? What was your childhood dream? Are you living it NOW? Tell us in the comments section, we’d love to hear all about it.

You can Purchase Jordyn’s BOOK HERE.

Join Jordyn to get inspired to live out your dreams HERE.

Sunday Inspiration

Overcoming Adversity

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Live like these beautiful flowers, Grow Through the Dirt Life Throws on You! Quote ~dellgirl~

Wishing You a Wonderful Sunday Night!

Good Night! 😍

Friday Feelings

Inspiration & Motivation

Get Up and "DO SOMETHING" 

~Quote~ 

2 year old Grandson, Jace... 

whenever he was frustrated.

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Tuesday Night Inspiration

Motivational Quotes . . . 

to lull you to sleep tonight.

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all."

~Disney Movies~ The Emperor

"Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you. They're there to let you know that something is worth it." ~C. JoyBell C. ~

"It's OK to not be OK, as long as you don't stay that way." ~Anonymous~

“I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.”  ~Oscar Wilde~

“If the world didn’t suck we’d all fly into space.” – Unknown

Pray More Worry Less

~By Grandson Jace~

Photos are MINE

Sunday Motivation

Happy Sunday! 

I hope you're having a wonderful day. Stay Blessed blog friends.

This is a good reminder to be thankful.

So So True! I had an experience with this a few days ago. 

I know this feeling well. BTDT - Been There Done That.

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I'm working hard...as fast as I can...to get to this!      

Good Night Blog Friends. 

Enjoy your night!

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Sunday Inspiration

Today's Motivation & Inspiration

Happy Sunday Evening Everyone,

Wishing You A Wonderful Week!

Source Unknown: I received this e-Mail from a friend. 

This Road Called Life

Life is not a destination,

It is a journey!

Source

Enjoy the Journey!

Wise Words of Wisdom

Forgive & Forget

Be good enough to forgive someone,
but don't be stupid enough
to trust them again.

Inspirational Quotes Journal

A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it. ~ Chinese Proverb

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. ~ Chinese Proverb

Don't underestimate me. I know more than I say, think more than I speak and notice more than you realize. ~Author Unknown

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Friday Motivation

Inspiration and Motivation 

to end the week.

"Out of difficulties grow miracles."  ~Jean de la Bruyere~

Doctors said he wouldn't make it!

GOD said otherwise...

My Miracle Grandson, Jace!

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When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. ~Henry Ford~

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"Sometimes you can only find heaven by slowly backing away from hell."  ~Carrie Fisher~ 

Or, better yet...

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"There are no traffic jams along the extra mile."  

~Roger Staubach~  

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 "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words."  ~Victor Hugo~

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Happy Friday Night!

Enjoy Your Weekend! ☺

Saturday Smiles

A Smile For You

Smile, and the world smiles with you. 

Cry, and you take your chances…

#Quote~dellgirl~

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Happy Saturday Everyone.

Enjoy your weekend!