i got those lines from a recent training i attended. it sounded corny at first until it became a private joke among us trainees... then eventually a personal mantra. everytime i would say it in my mind it just infects me to become this very positive person. but i did not achieve this certain optimism by the mantra alone. looking back at the past weeks, i "retraced my steps" and found out what i have been doing to keep myself, alive, well and feel great.
- give thanks: when one is thankful for the smallest of things, he tends to appreciate more that life has to offer, even the not so good ones.
- carry a song in your heart: i believe that a good song can affect your mood. whistle a tune if you're feeling down, but please don't sing "All By Myself." and if you're in a better mood, reinforce that song by dancing! follow your personal rhythm and start feeling great.
- smile/laugh: it's the most inexpensive way to improve one's looks. and it's contagious!
- compliment: spread the love by making others feel good. compliment a colleague's new haircut or give a tap on the shoulder to your seatmate who offered help. there are so many good things in the world and all you need to do is acknowledge them.
- accept: accept everything you experience in life and treat them as blessings. when you accept your shortcomings, you tend to accept the fact that you as a person has limitations, and it unburdens you from the worries that bother you.
- circulate: take some time to go out with people. not only it broadens your social circle, it also improves your social skills (communication, empathy, negotiation).
- sleep: your body needs adequate rest to recharge. a well-rested body is a fully functional one.
- spend some ME time: enjoy life's indulgences. treat yourself whenever you feel you have accomplished something. spend some time alone to reflect on your life.
do good things and good things will come to you. what the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. don't worry, be happy. hakuna matata. the cliches are all around to reinforce us that the key to living a good life does not lie on having all the material things that you want. all you need is a positive attitude.
