Catch a Glance

In a crowded waiting room instead of getting mad at how long you have to wait entertain yourself to help the time go faster. Catch the glance of a young child and give them a warm smile and for the rest of your time waiting they will keep checking to see if you are watching them ready to smile real big as to say "I see you." You won't be able to resist smiling back at them. After several warm smiles that you share they seem to call your name and you finally can get out of that chair. Enjoy a glance and a smile while you are waiting instead of getting angry.

The reality that your thoughts create

If you form an opinion before you ever know all the facts then your opinion may keep you from ever learning the truth. Keep an open mind because new doors may open for you throughout life but the fact is that your unsubstantiated opinions may slam them shut never revealing what was meant for you inside. Your opinion is definitely the only one that should count but you definitely should exam all the facts because your "point of view" is your reality that your thoughts create.

Give me a break

There are times when we all need a little break every now and again. It may be a break from a seemingly endless string of unpleasant issues that you are facing or a break just to relax and catch your breath. You will have to make time to relax no matter how busy you are because too much stress can squeeze the life out of you. Too many physical demands can force you to have a sudden break by physically breaking down. Give yourself a break when you need one. You can relax while you are doing activities that you enjoy as well as just sitting quietly. Your mind and body will tell you what it needs you just got to listen when it says give me a break.

Don't slam the door

Sometimes when things don't go your way it is because what you really need is not what you thought. You will quit looking for what you need if you get what you thought you needed. Don't give up when things don't go your way or you will miss out on what was meant to give you what you really need. If you get so angry over what might have been then your anger will prevent you from getting what you need. When one door closes another one opens that will lead you where you need to be unless you are so angry that you slam the doors closed as they open.

Regroup your thoughts

There are many reasons why things have happened and if they have hurt you then not one reason will make your hurt go away. You must acknowledge your pain because you can not ignore it nor get the answer to why that will make your pain any less real and pretending it didn't happen won't make it go away. Accept that what has happened has happened then you can quit looking for "why" it happened and regroup your thoughts to figure out "how" to make sure it doesn't happen again.

No matter what state you live in

I have heard people say if only I had this or if only this would happen I would be happy. The truth is you can't be happy in your own skin if you don't learn to be happy in the skin you are in. Happiness is only felt in your mind. You can not buy it or feel it just because someone says you should be happy. You could be a millionaire or even a rock star but that won't make you happy. Happiness is simply a state of mind no matter what state you live in.

Words do hurt

Just because a thought pops into your mind in a split second doesn't mean it should come out of your mouth that fast. Our first thought in a situation can be a little blunt and hurtful. Think about it before you say it keeping in mind that it may be best to say nothing at all. No matter what anyone says WORDS DO HURT. Physical bruises will heal but the damage that words can do can stay on someones mind causing personal turmoil for a lifetime. Think about it before you say it out loud.