Archive for October, 2007
Sometimes we do the same things day after day, without even realizing what we are doing. Today I got a wake up call about that. I realized I was just doing things the same old way and getting the same old results. So I started to do things differently and everything changed — instantly.
That’s the wonderful thing about being alive on this planet. Every moment, day to day we get to choose how we react and how we act to situations. We can choose to react to things in the same way we have always done, or we can change our actions and dare to be different.
So today, instead of wanting things to change, or other people to change, you be the change maker. Change just one thing about how you think about things, or how you do things. For example, if you always expect someone to do something for you…you do it for them instead. Or if you always take your break at the same time with the same people, take it at a different time, or go sit with different people. Whatever it is that you do today, above all have fun. One life, one time, one experience. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 8th, 2007
I sometimes find myself doing ‘busy’things (This is Val Speaking) and although I feel great because I’m being busy, at the end of it I realize I haven’t done the job that really needs to be done. Like yesterday for example, I was cleaning the office like crazy and it looks great. Everything is in it’s place, and everything has a place, and today I want to carry on doing it.
Except! I have a book proposal that absolutely needs to be written. A clean office–great, necessary and makes me feel good. A book proposal–amazing, fantastic, makes everyone feel good. So today, I am going to write the book proposal and then continue with the office clearing. After all, the office will always be here to be cleaned, the book proposal–well that could be an opportunity missed!
So today, take stock of what you are doing and do your number one acitvity first. Do the most important thing first. Then do the other things knowing that you’ve done the right thing. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 5th, 2007
Every goal no matter if it’s short term or long term start off with small steps and continue by just taking one step after another. Some people like to have definate goals written down and checked off daily, such as, “I didn’t eat bread today and I am nearer to my goal weight.” Or they can be even taken out of your hands, such as having a savings amount deducted automatically from your bank account.
Whatever goals you have or are making, the important things is to stick with it, and if it’s not working for you change it. Goals should make you feel good in the attainment of them. You should be feeling better and better as you see your clothes fitting better, or your savings account getting bigger.
So keep with your goals, make new ones, enjoy them, relsih the results and have fun. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 4th, 2007
It’s very easy to worry about things. And the things we worry about most are always either in the past or in the future. Unless we are actually sick or have a situation happening right now in this very moment that is worrying, what is the point?
If we worry about things that are not in our present situation we are really putting our energy into the ethers. Meaning we are wasting our energy. Unless it is something we can do something about, right now, worrying is pointless.
I cannot emphasize this too strongly because worry creates stress and stress creates a feeling of negativity and negativity creates an unhappy life. So stop the worrying and start living right now in this very moment. Look around you and appreciate what you have, where you are and who you are with. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 3rd, 2007
Listening is the best tool in communication because it gives us so much. First, it gets us out of our own head. It stops the ‘monkey chatter’ of our minds where we are just talkiing to ourselves all the time. Second it gives us time before jumping in with a knee jerk reaction and saying something that is better left unsaid. Third, if we listen for the truth of what the other person is saying, then we gain knowledge, and knowledge is power.
Today then, lets listen to what is being said and use this amazing communication tool to make our lives better, to understand our colleagues, coworkers, friends and family members. Listen in-between the words for the small nuances, listen to the silences and listen to understand. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 2nd, 2007
Being aware of things is the first step in making any change. If you are not aware of what you are doing or not doing, it is impossible to change. However, sometimes that awareness can be not what we want it to be. In other words, we don’t always like to see ourselves in a bad light, or become aware of some behavior that we are donig that creates problems or upsets.
Do not despair. Be aware of what you are doing and at the same time, do not put any judgement onto it. Whatever it is, you can change it if you want to. If you are eating too much, eat a little less. If you are not exercising enough, park the car futher away and walk to your destination. Taking these small steps is encouraging for you and will make a big impact on your life.
So become aware. Don’t judge, take small steps and remember, every journey begins with just one small step. Rock N Roll Jeff & Val
October 1st, 2007