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Let Things Play
Often we try to rush things faster than we should. If you are running late, you may try to drive faster to make up the time to your next appointment. Often that works, but sometimes you get a speeding ticket or have a minor accident.
You can’t rush cooking something. You wouldn’t be advised to cook chicken for half the time the packaging says. You may end up feeling unwell.
Sometimes we need to just let things play out. You may want to hurry it along, especially if waiting or the topic makes you uncomfortable. But it can be good to wait and see where things go naturally. You can develop patience, learn about human nature and hone your listening and observation skills as things play out.
The world has a rhythm. Let things play.
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And Breathe…
Sometimes our expectations of the perfect plan, hurried perfection or just urgency, just doesn’t play out.
You can get stressed about it. Or, you could train yourself for those situations and breathe through them. A few deep breaths and a reminder that this probably won’t be remembered 3 days from now, should do it.
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Life!
Enjoy it!
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Spending Time
Think about how you spend your time. It is all you have. Every second that ticks by and every accumulated minute. Moments you can’t have again. Use them wisely. Every. Single. One.
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Stay Hydrated
Underrated concept. We don’t realise how much our brain needs water to function and stay cooled.
Be drinking more than you think you need.
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Interpretation
If there are two ways to interpret what has been said, choose the better interpretation. You’ll be happier.
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Tiny Wins
Hold on tight to your tiny wins. They keep you smiling, positive and ready to receive more.
A young lady gave me a little more scoop of ice cream than probably she was meant to. There was a clear difference to other cones I’d seen. She had the biggest smile. I thanked her and we shared that fun smile. It was kindness in action.
It was a tiny win for both of us and we knew it. In fact, here I am a week later writing about it.
Some things I initially thought were negative this week, have been reframed as tiny wins. And my life is magnitudes better off from them.
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Just Ask. With Kindness.
If your curiosity, fear or imagination has been engaged, or you’re overwhelmed by them, I suggest you ask the person directly, swiftly and kindly. If you want to know something, don’t guess or assume, ask with kindness.
I wouldn’t beat around the bush, prevaricate or go through other people or channels. Just call, text, FaceTime and see if you can get the answer you were looking for. It’s often much easier, quicker, effective and appreciated.
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Got Lemons? Make Lemonade!
Whether you are a young person looking for a job and get your 20th rejection, or an older person finding out their job is no longer there, when life delivers lemons, squeeze harder and make some delicious lemonade!
Demonstrate your resilience, creativity, mindset shift and positive outlook by shaking off what was delivered and refocusing on the amazing opportunities ahead.
Not everything will work out as planned, but having that positive outlook will help get you there, and will soften the blow if you don’t.
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Lock In
Find what you want and lock in.
Like is fleeting. If you have a strong desire, then go for it.
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