I have always believed that laughter strengthens the heart. All of my life, I have sought people that make me laugh. I have enjoyed watching television shows and movies that make me laugh. I am willing to laugh at myself. I love reading books that integrate humor in the story...
You should not spend time thinking about things that make you sad. When you are sad, determine what you can do to feel happy. If you make an effort to be happy, you can be happy. If the sadness is a result of someone that you lost, try and focus on the good memories that yo...
You should never allow yourself to be hurt by others that possess negative energy. One way that this can be accomplished is by surrounding yourself with people that make you feel good. Another way is to not dwell on negative comments or actions. During my life, I always sough...
You should wake up each morning expecting to have a great day. Expectations are more likely to become a reality, if you have a positive attitude. If you set goals, they can be reached by believing that they are attainable. When I go to bed, I think of things that I want to ac...
Never be afraid of taking a leap of faith in reaching goals. Many times, we are afraid of taking risks in our work, in our relationships and many other things that impact our lives. If you analyze and gather information on an action you want to take, you should be willing to be p...
For as long as I can remember, I have made an effort to do something that makes me happy every day. Whether it is enjoying daily talks with my wife while drinking coffee, following my children and grandchildren on Facebook or watching “feel good” movies in the evenings, I hav...
Many of us are guarded when it comes to sharing our thoughts and feelings with people. You should be willing to share your thoughts and feelings with the people you love. Sharing means you need to be vulnerable. Yet, your behavior can encourage others to do the same. You can s...
Each of us should be committed to helping others. In general, we should help others without expecting to be helped in return. This world would be a better place if we helped each other. I have found that helping others is very rewarding. That is what I want my legacy to be. I ...
All of us should strive to be the best version of ourselves. We have an obligation to be the best we can be to promote a healthy relationship with people we love, and anyone else we come in contact with. You should self-analyze to determine your strengths and weaknesses. You ...
Many times we expend a lot of energy trying to reach a goal. Working towards a goal is admirable. Pushing yourself to exhaustion, however, is not healthy. You need to assess how much energy is needed and determine what your limits are. I have found that I am the most effici...
