The path to your Heart's Desires

Believing in your self is the first step in accomplishing your hopes and dreams. How do you begin to believe in yourself?

1) Pray that you can make decisions that will hold up and stand the test of time.

2) Take responsibility for your mistakes.

3) Admit a lack of knowledge and ask questions if you don't understand something.

4) Ask for help and delegate. Know that there may be someone who can do "it" better than you can.

5) Share. Give of your time to better someones' life.



These five tips will begin to carry you along the path to belief in yourself!

Buoy.

We have many people that come in and out of our lives on a daily basis. Co-workers, vendors, salespeople, teachers, etc. are a fact of our busy lives. No matter where we turn, there are a lot of people, a lot of relationships.

To stay afloat in a sea of superficiality, reach out for your "inner circle". Your "inner circle" is a group of people Father puts in place to have your back. They are genuine and care about you. Your inner circle really shouldn't change that much, but be guided to make changes QUICKLY, if need be.

Keep this circle small and tight. They serve as a shield against a world that can be unfriendly, at times.

Color me happy!

Particular colors can change your outlook and turn your cloudy mood into a sunny one! Surround yourself with colors that uplift, ie orange, red, yellow, green and white. As for the rooms of your house...don't want to paint those walls yellow? Pick a yellow object such as a clock, a table, a figurine, etc., that will be a bright uplifter, in an otherwise dull setting.

As for your clothing...don't want to walk around in a hot pink pantsuit? Put a pink rose in your hair and catch your reflection in the mirror, every once and awhile, during the day. Instant mood changer!

The right color at the right time, will stop the destroyer in his tracks!

WAKE-UP!!!!!!!

A bowl of potpourri on your desk can serve a dual purpose; not only is it colorful and pretty to glance over, with the right ingredients it can wake you out of a mid morning slump! Try the following recipe for a fragrant jolt!

Citrus Zing

1oz each of lemon verbena, lemon balm and lemon thyme
1/2 oz. of marjoram
1/4 crumbled bay leaf
1 tbsp. crushed lemon peel
6 tbsp. crushed orange peel
2 tbsp. orris root powder
2 drops of orange blossom oil
2 drops of lemon oil

Mix all dry ingredients together in a glass or metal container. Makes for 1 invigorating cup! Enjoy!


*recipe taken from Bohemian Revolution.com

* ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs.com

Try it a New Way!

Step out of your comfort zone and break routine! Dive in with something non-threatening...start with lunch.

You usually eat that Egg Foo Yung at your desk? Well, why not try that Thai cafe down the block! You may even meet a new friend!

You usually sleep in late on Sat. morning? Well, why not get up EARLY and experience that peace and calm that happens at, let's say, 4am.
Mediate, setting a tranquil pace for the day.

Stepping out of the mundane and breaking routine, gives your mind a rejuvenating jolt!

5 Ways to Simplify Your Life

1) Don't perpetuate gossip

Life gets real simple when you no longer participate in "he said, she said" conversations.

2) Get cute plastic containers and bring your lunch from home

Avoid waiting on lines, to get your meal, as part of your lunch hour. Bringing a lunch from home means every minute is devoted to eating

3) Shop in bulk

Many times when we run out of certain personal items, ie, toilet tissue, toothpaste, Advil, our
lives are thrown into a short-lived,tornado.To avoid the drama, buy a membership at a warehouse-type outlet like Costco. You are less likely to be "caught out there."

4) Put up a hook in the kitchen for your keys

Make a habit of placing your keys on a hook on the wall, immediately after coming into the house(let's say in the kitchen). This way you'll never run around looking for a missing car key, house key, etc. again.

5) Do laundry during school hours(between 9 and 3)

Mothers usually do the laundry after picking the kids up from school, bringing them along. It gets real crowded, real noisy, real fast. Avoid the confusion and simplify your life!

Relinquish Self-centeredness

When you take on the attitude of "It's all about me", it could add unnecessary stress to your life. Imagine the responsibility you take on when the world revolves around you! :-)

Bring it down a notch, care and inquire about your neighbor's needs and wants. Taking the focus off of you, will alleviate stress and bring peace.