Just Act

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By Buena Laoang

 

As I write this post, I actually have a long list to do, after a long day of field work to the goat farms.

To those who are familiar with it, I had been a full time house mom for an entire year, and just recently my happy fulltime mommy-hood has commenced, and I am officially back to being a career mom!

Now, new items have been added to my usual schedule of tending the children, working out the house chores with my spouse, and the many other “little things” that consume much time and of course, of prime importance for us.

But going back to my story, as I was covering out the books of my daughter for the opening of school days here in the Philippines, my body longing for a refreshing time on the shower, I suddenly remembered I am up for this post! So what will I do?! Tempted to “think” about it first, “plan my schedule”, and constantly interrupted by the curious questions of my children about my field visit, and worried if I can make it in time for this commitment- I exclaimed to myself, “Just act!”

And here I am, sharing what I’ve been up to for the day (the previous days having been too hectic, on the adjustment period at least), and telling you, it works to JUST ACT!

For now, I’m finished with this post, got in touch with you once again, and as I mark one thing-to-do off my list, I am encouraged and energized to do the remaining others!

CHALLENGE of the WEEK: Whatever it is you have to do to make you feel lighter,  JUST ACT on it!  Feel free.

 

About the Author: Buenaflor Laoang-Rosete  is a regular contributor for AMSDaily. You can also visit her blog at Barefoot Life Reflections to read more  inspiring stories.

Focus

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Focus plays an important role in following your dreams.

Question of the day:

How do you stay focused?

 

About the Author: Ronald Colunga is a regular contributor for AMSDaily.net. He writes his thoughts on his website at  Lifessteppingstone.com!

STOP Being Resentful

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By Stuart Young

Take the opportunity today to STOP being resentful.

Resentment is a real joy killer. Yes it can act as a motivator in certain circumstances but why would you want it to be when you know there is no happiness or fulfilment in the outcome derived from it?

Resentment is blame in disguise. When we resent someone achieving something or winning something or getting something in any way for instance, we are actually blaming something or someone for us not getting it.

It’s alright for them, they have…” is usually how our inner resentment will start our inner dialogue of excuses. Just be aware when you’re doing it, allow it to run its course for a minute or so, then smile, realize what it is and let it go. Now think of the opposite of what you were resentful about. If it was that someone is not helping you with something, think how helpful they are in other ways. This is usually enough to move you into a state of gratitude. Remember the mind can’t be in two states at the same time.

I know this is harder than I make it sound, but have a go, practice it as often as you have resentful feelings.

 

About the Author: Stuart Young writes his thoughts on his blog How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time. He has just launched his book on this topic and if you are lucky enough you might still get a signed copy. Click here  to get your copy now!