Wisdom

"What I know for sure...
is that what you give comes back to you."


- Oprah Winfrey

Do You Worry?

Here is a "Worry Table" I have been saving for a long time.  I thought you might like it too.

                                 Things We Worry About


Things that never happen....                                                      40%
Things that can't be changed by
all the worry in the world...                                                         35%

Things that turn out better than expected...                            15%

Petty, useless worries...                                                               8%

Legitimate worries...                                                                     2%
                                                                                                    100%

Upshot: It's 50 to 1 against the worry being a real cause for concern.

Source: Anonymous

Does that make you feel better? Now if only I can remember this the next time I worry!

Achieving Goals

I read a helpful article about achieving goals when you are depressed and thought I'd pass it along here -

http://www.hopetocope.com/Item.aspx/610/putting-the-go-in-goals

Be Thankful

          Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
          If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

          Be thankful when you don't know something
          For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

          Be thankful for the difficult times.
          During those times you grow.

          Be thankful for your limitations
          Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

          Be thankful for each new challenge
          Because it will build your strength and character.

          Be thankful for your mistakes
           They will teach you valuable lessons.

          Be thankful when you're tired and weary
          Because it means you've made a difference.

          It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
          A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
          also thankful for the setbacks.
         
         GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
          Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
          and they can become your blessings.
          
         ~ Author Unknown ~

Some Good Quotes

I'm not sure who wrote this quote but it's really good advice -

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”

Here is another good one -

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle."

- Plato

Some good advice

Here are some words to live by:

Don't take it all so seriously.  Life goes on no matter what and happiness is a choice.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

When all else fails, laugh!

Remember that a low mood is only temporary.