Enthusiasm

Good Monday Morning Enthusiasm may be asking a bit much for a Monday Morning. I believe that everything morning, can create enthusiasm - if that is what we want. We are able to create out internal attitude, when we are not always - or rarely - able to create our external environment. We can practice daily acts of random kindness for self and for others. Each time we take a moment to focus on something beautiful, something we are grateful, for a blessing our life, we create an internal environment of kindness. We also become more enthusiastic about life when we are more optimistic. At times enthusiasm is a bit quiet and manifests itself through out optimism. Other times enthusiasm is visible by all. Find something or someone today an everyday to love, appreciate, and to be enthusiastic about. Make a great day Dr. Susan Nate

Attitude

I have a saying posted in my office. (Actually, I have many) "The Problem isn't the Problem. The Problem is the Attitude about the Problem!" What a true statement. Attitude makes such a difference in everything. Staying positive is one of the most important things we can to. It can, however, be very difficult during times of challenge (which is usually every day) in our life. Viktor Frankl in his book "Man's Search for Meaning" wrote that we are seldom able to choose our circumstances, but we can always choose our attitude. He and a physician decided in the concentration camp that they would find something positive, something to be grateful for, and something to laugh at every day. He stated, "if you can do that in a concentration camp, you can do that anyplace." No matter the circumstances or situation, we can always find something positive, something to be grateful for and something to laugh at. One way to begin to is practice writing in a Gratitude Journal. Just like the law of physics, two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time, two thoughts and two opposing emotions cannot occupy the brain and body at the same time. When we are grateful (an attitude of gratitude) we will be more positive. Worry is a waste of time. Pick a time (5-10 minutes) at the same time every day. Write down your worries and then throw them away. This does not change circumstances, but it will change how you think. Then get up and focus on something positive, write about your blessings, do a small task from your "to do list." If you can actively do something about what you are worrying about, then do it. If you cannot, let it go and focus on what you can control. Most worry is about things or people that we cannot control. Say a prayer, turn it over to God, (He knows everything and has the perfect plan for everyone) and then do something kind for someone. Be the positive person, who people want to be around. Surround yourself with positive people. Check your attitude several times a day. If you find your attitude going into the negative, it is YOUR attitude, change it, and focus on something else. Make a Great Day Dr. Susan Nate

Basic Lessons

We are always learning lessons Some lessons are easy and simple to learn Other lessons are difficult and take a very long time to learn We can learn from other's experiences and mistakes We can learn from our own experiences and mistakes Sometimes it even takes us a very long time to learn a lesson from our own experiences Most of the really important lessons, however, we learn when we are young. Robert Fulghum wrote a book, "Everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten" Most of what I needed to learn, I learned from my father. Be kind - to self and others Do not judge - self or others Always do your best - really your best Give everyone a smile and a few kinds words Do not take other's actions or words personally - They have their own issues Be the kind of friend you want to have Always be honest - with yourself and with others. Log in again for more words of wisdom from Reed Be kind today and Make a Great Day Recognize the miracle that you are Dr. Susan Nate

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving All We have so much to be thankful for Whenever you find yourself being critical or complaining, identify and focus on at least one thing to be grateful for. When you do this, your entire state of mind will change. Just like the law of physics, two objects cannot occupy the same spaced as the same time, the brain cannot be negative and positive at the same time. As the words of Vicktor Frankel, we do not always get to choose our circumstances, but we can always choose our attitude. I choose to be positive I choose to be grateful I choose to be with family and friends I choose to be happy I choose to serve I choose to care I choose to love others I choose to love myself I choose to serve God What are you thankful for? What do you choose? Make a Great Day Dr. Susan

Time Management

Most of us feel that we do not have enough time to "get everything done." This is an accurate statement. We do not have time to get "everything done." Thus, the problem. We try to do "EVERYTHING" we cannot. We then feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, worried, or many other negative feelings. Time is the one thing that is equal for all of us. Our day is only 24 hours. We cannot buy, save, barter, borrow, or steal time. We can only spend it. Shorten your "To Do List." Have a relational goal, a professional goal, a task goal, and a personal goal. Always schedule yourself some time for relaxation and self care. (Even 5 -15 minutes) By doing this you will actually be more effective and efficient when you are doing other things. Always set priorities. "Will this use of time be helpful for me next week, next month, and next year?" Ask yourself is this the best use of my time? If you are worrying, or anxious about something, it is not an effective use of your time. Time management includes lightening up on yourself. Do not put more on "your plate than you can eat." The longer the task list the more stressed we become. Focus on what you get done, rather than what you do not get done. Appreciate yourself at the end of each day. At the end of each creation day, God pronounced the day "Good." That is a great example for each of us to follow. Set good boundaries with self, family, friends and co-workers. Be able and willing to say "No" without explanation or guilt. Be willing to forgive yourself during the day for a mistake or for not getting something done. Become a good friend to yourself. You get to be with you everyday - be kind. Compliment yourself throughout the day as you would a friend who is helpful and kind. Catch yourself and others doing kind random acts of kindness and then pay it forward. Every day notice something you are grateful for, something that is positive, and be sure to LAUGH. Make a Great Day

Follow your HEART more than the rules Eat Ice Cream Hug and don't let go Hold an Elevator Door Take the SCENIC Route DANCE when you can LAUGH more than you whine MESS UP DAILY!!!! Take your whole life to Grow Up Never act your age Enjoy a moment and a person every day

Stress

Does your day get stressful? Basically, if you are alive, you will experience some stress every day. Stress is not necessarily anegative thing. It can keep us motivated. One key to managing stress is to remain focused on the here and now. Many people spend too much time evaluating and judging the past and/or worring about the future. Our time of power is NOW. Learn from the past, do not live in it. Plan for the future, do not worry about it. Every day, find something positive, something to be grateful for, and something to laugh at. MAKE A GREAT DAY!