Enlighten Your Thinking

lightthoughts.jpgI’m sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can’t wait to test out. Of course you’re not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative ideas, projects and activities?

For me it is, in part, my zest for life. It is also my belief in my gift to the world.

But that’s not always the case. I have my down moments, too, as I’m sure you do. But there are ways to make those down tides fewer and farther between. Here are some tips that can help.

1. Take passionate action toward living your life by design.
Talk is cheap. Action = deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic future. This is a perfect example where dreams are made of where you start by tinkering with your mind, then with your hands. And if the idea weakens, you can always go back to it later until you finish it.
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A Dozen Ways to Increase Your Happiness

smileyangel.jpgOne challenge I’ve had in organizing The Holistic Writer is breaking topics up and putting them in the appropriate area: Mind, Body or Sprit. Many of these topics overlap greatly. For example, today’s topic.

Being happy is a way to feed the soul, but many of the tips for increasing your sense of happiness and making your life more fulfilling listed below will also benefit your mind and body.

Social Networks

Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different. Accept people for who or what they are, keep away from clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem inevitable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with well with the person, anyway.

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