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  Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
~ Duke Ellington
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One thing we can be most certain of is the sun! Even if we can’t see it for a while because of cloudy weather, there is no doubt that behind those clouds the sun is there. Recall your reaction to the sun ‘coming out’ after a rainy, overcast time. Capture that emotion and let it give you hope. When you are going through difficult times in your life, these are ‘grey skies’ – they are not permanent. Look forward to the time when the clouds ‘pass over’ and you are again basking in the warmth, comfort and joy of the ‘sunshine’. |
It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe.
~ Muhammad Ali
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The first step to overcoming what may appear to be obstacles in your life is to identify any fears, limiting beliefs or bad habits you have. When you've done this and taken action to remove them from your life, you will begin to see those 'mountains ahead' as exciting challenges. What are your weaknesses? What action can you take to remove them now? |
The greatest revolution of my life is the discovery that individuals can change the outer aspects of their lives by changing the inner attitudes of their minds.
~ William James
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Isn't that what we're saying right here at Life is a Buffet? If you need to make a change to your circumstances, begin by examining your attitudes. Once you've got it sorted from the inside, the right changes will begin to fall into place. What attitudes do you have that need revision? |
So long as we live among men, let us cherish humanity.
~ Andre Gide
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Do you see all men as equal, or do you judge people by what they drive, where they live or what they wear in comparison to you? Consider your perceptions of others carefully - you may have some deep-rooted, even subconscious, preconceived ideas about others and this could affect how you behave towards and communicate with them. Do you need to change your thinking? Do you need to change your attitude? |
Begin - to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.
~ Marcus Aurelius
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Do you ever feel that the task at hand is so overwhelming you just don't know where to start? Try this great advice and see how it helps. We've also given some tips to help you cope with this sense of pressure on our blog. |
There is no better opportunity to receive more than to be thankful for what you already have.
Thanksgiving opens up the windows of the opportunity for ideas to flow your way. ~ Jim Rohn
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There is so much to be grateful for, no matter what your current circumstances may seem to be. List at least 10 things that you can be grateful for right now. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your attitude when you do this exercise. |
It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself
what you are going to do to get the things you want.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Are you efficiently using your skills, talents and possessions that you already have? Before you decide you 'need' something, are you clear on the reason (or purpose) why? |
Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved. ~ Victor Hugo
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When last did you tell the important people in your life that you love them? Why not do that now? How about a kind deed towards a stranger? |
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. ~ William Feather
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What is your perseverance level? Are you prepared to do 'all that it takes' to achieve your goals? |
Hide not your talents, they for use were made.
What's a sun dial in the shade? ~ Benjamin Franklin
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What are your talents? (Yes, everyone has them!) Are you using them to their full potential? |
I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything. ~ John D Rockefeller
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Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb is a perfect example. He failed thousands of times before he achieved success. Do you give up easily? Try to persevere and see how much further you get! |
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time.
For that's the stuff that life is made of. ~ Benjamin Franklin
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One of the most valuable things you can steal from yourself or others is time. You can never pay it back! How much time do you waste? What can you do now to make better use of your time? |
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa
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Sometimes a smile might be just what someone (even a stranger) needs. It costs nothing to give and it's a rare thing that most people enjoy giving back! |
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