my 366 day project.
with each new year comes the opportunity for a new beginning.
Day 1: a 366 degree turn.
Uncategorized, new year, resolutionwith each new year comes the opportunity for a new beginning. some believe that the annual new year’s hype is unwarranted and excessive, but i have always believed in the psychological significance of starting a new calendar...
Day 6: All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.
Quotesa word from Buddha....
Day 15: it is better to have one true friend than a hundred mere acquaintances.
Words of wisdomi caught up with one of my close friends for brekky this morning and somewhere in between our giggly gossiping and food-scoffing (we’re both very enthusiastic foodies) we stumbled into a pretty deep conversation about friendship....
Day 16: kickstart your day with lemon juice & water
Words of wisdomstarting the day with a cup of fresh lemon juice & water offers a range of health benefits. lemon juice is a great digestive aid as it stimulates the production of saliva and gastric juices. downing a glass first thing in the...
Day 21: If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
QuotesWayne Dyer...
Day 22: foods to boost your moods.
Words of wisdom2011, the dreaded ‘off year’, involved quite a bit of emotional upheaval for me. when chronic fatigue came along at the end of it all (because every cake needs some icing), my emotional centre decided to shut itself down...
Day 30: a longer post today about remembering to enjoy the journey…
Quotes, Typography, Words of wisdomi like this because it reminds me that while goal-setting is important, it isn’t everything. seeing happiness or fitness or financial stability or any personal goal as a destination is the first step to achieving it, but...
month #1: tick!
Uncategorizedat day 31 of 366, plus est en vous has reached its one month milestone. i cannot express how much the project is giving me (and hopefully some of you as well) – i’m absolutely loving life! the blog now has its very own...
Day 39: don’t waste today worrying about what you can’t control tomorrow or the next day.
Quotes, Typographycoming home from a holiday inevitably involves a long and generally stressful to-do list. but rather than spend any of my time away worrying about the things i would have to do when i got back, i accepted that i couldn’t do...
Day 43: dream big and always follow your heart (but don’t forget to take your brain with you)
Quotes, Typographyexactly 6 months ago, i was halfway through the biggest adventure of my life – a 60-hour non-stop 222km ultra marathon in the foothills of the himalayan mountains between the two highest roads in the world. i would love to...
Day 50(4): “So go ahead, fall down. The world looks different from the ground.” Oprah Winfrey
Quotes, Words of wisdomOur greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall....
Day 52(4): surround yourself with people who have a positive and enriching influence on your life. your experiences are a reflection of the people around you. they are a worthy investment of your love, time & energy, while the ones who drain those things and bring you down are not. detach yourself from negative influences, you will find you are much better off.
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Day 53(2): it’s hard not to always compare yourself to others. but my point for today is that you are not others. be proud of what makes you different, your eccentricities, your achievements. as oscar wilde once said, it is important to ‘be yourself, everyone else is taken’.
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Day 55(6): “Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.” – Henry Ford.
Quotes, Words of wisdomThis is my secret to stress management – nothing is as difficult, scary, or overwhelming as it initially seems if you tackle it one small step at a time. Just like the best way to get through a horrible day is hour-by-hour, the...
Day 56: worry, anger, grudges… there are some things that just aren’t worth your time and energy. they hurt you more than anyone so the biggest favour you can do for yourself is to let go. i’m all about balance in life – cause and effect – so if worrying or being upset or angry is going to produce no difference in your life, why not divert your time and energy to something that will.
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Day 56(4): ”How far that little candle throws his beams. So shines a good deed in a weary world.” – Shakespeare
Quotes, Words of wisdomdo something today to brighten someone else’s day. if you’re anything like me, it will brighten yours too. even if it feels like people rarely return the favour, don’t let that convince you to stoop to their level....
Day 57(4): “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
Quotes, Words of wisdomjust finally, a quote on today’s theme about the importance of the small things. they form the foundation of every big thing you do, whether it be in your work, in your relationships or in your personal endeavours....
Day 58(4): “You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.” – Gandhi
Quotes, Words of wisdomso always give things a go – follow your dreams. chase the results you are after and you might just achieve them!...
Day 58(5): just something to think about.
Words of wisdomevery now and then the world gives us a gentle (or not so gentle) reminder of our own mortality. i got one this morning when the car turning right immediately in front of me got smashed into by an impatient driver accelerating to get...
Day 59: an insatiable thirst for power, status & control is having a corrupting effect on our world. don’t fall victim to ego, power games or a false sense of superiority – not only as those things may be directed at you, but also as YOU may be tempted to direct towards others.
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Day 59(3): no-one is of greater worth than you because of their money, surname, school, job, etc. anyone who tries to convince you otherwise has just proven the exact opposite. don’t let ANYONE crush your spirits or sense of self with their own insecurity-driven superficial superiority complex.
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Day 60: always think before you speak or act. unfortunately, there is no ‘undo’ button for life. each minute is precious so think carefully about what you want to spend it on. if you concentrate on making each action or word worthy of your time on a small scale, your life will be far more fulfilling and rewarding on a large scale.
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Day 60(2): this is one of the most valuable things i have learnt over the last year or so. you may have every right to express your disappointment/anger/fury or voice your opinion on something, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you SHOULD. always consider whether there is something to be gained from speaking. the main person who will be frustrated, hurt or upset by speaking the wrong words or at the wrong moment is you. i can’t count the times i have had an angry outburst and regretted it later, whether or not i was within my rights to do so. a moment’s reflection could have endless value for you.
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Day 61: i don’t believe that we should always be comparing ourselves to others – i’ve said it before in relation to those who we feel are more fortunate than us but i also include those who are less fortunate. either way, we are all supposed to lead different lives and no-one should feel guilty about being privileged or inferior for being underprivileged. but sometimes comparison does have a role to play as a reminder to appreciate and value what you have. if you’re ever feeling a bit gloomy about your life, this should be a gentle pick-me-up.
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Day 61(3): people are always rushing to do more, get more, have more. but more is a never-ending concept – once you get more, why not just go after more than that? back to today’s theme of appreciation and gratitude, try to slow down and take a moment to recognise and enjoy what you have now. don’t get swept away by the ridiculously fast pace of today’s world.
Quotes, TypographyDay 61(4): “Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.” – Theodore N. Vail
Quotes, Words of wisdomare you and your way of thinking standing in your own way?...
