Day 140: be proactive not reactive.
Day 139(2): don’t just exist through life, live it. make good choices, get good results, feel good feelings.
Day 139: the great thing about life is that every second is a second chance. use that to your advantage.
Day 138(2): if things haven’t turned out how you planned them, there is a reason for that. leave the past where it belongs and turn yourself towards the future.
Day 138: turn your wounds into wisdom.
Day 137(2): not to ruin the ending for you, but everything is going to be ok. so stop worrying.
Day 137: if you’re worried about something, remember what a pointless activity it is.
Day 136(2): find out your purpose and fulfil it with everything you have.
Day 136: the purpose of life is a life of purpose.
Day 135: some monday advice as you all go back to work.
Day 134(2): mostly, my advice to you all is sensible and reasonable. but sometimes, you just need to let go and enjoy yourself.
Day 134: be a bit exciting, do exciting things. this is the weekend! i hope you enjoyed it :)
Day 133(2): if you have fallen apart recently, be patient with yourself as you reconstruct everything. it takes time, and you want to do it properly. don’t let anyone rush you, just take your time.
Day 133: if something brings your world crashing down around you, see it as a wonderful opportunity to rebuild that world into a better one.
Day 132(3): perfectly captures today’s theme – dream big!!
Day 132(2): like i said, scary is good. if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.
Day 132: if you do what you always did, you will get what you always got. try something new and exciting, and something new and exciting might happen to you.
Day 131(2): whatever it is, let it go.
Day 131: at any given moment, you can decide to be happy.
Day 130(3): to put today’s theme bluntly…
Day 130(2): “Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” – Titus Livius
Day 130: there is always someone better off than you, but there is also always someone worse off. look at what you have and learn to feel lucky for it, because compared to some people you are the luckiest person in the world.
Day 129(2): “Don’t hate, it’s too big a burden to bear.” – Martin Luther King.
Day 129: be yourself.
Day 128(2): don’t let your pursuit of happiness distract you from actually feeling happiness along the way.
Day 128: there’s no better day than monday to start something new. starting today, think positive thoughts. positive thoughts = positive results.
Day 127: concentrate on what lights up your life and suddenly the darkness disappears.
Day 126: don’t be too quick to judge others. it may be something for which you will be judged yourself.
Day 125: dare to be different.
Day 124(2): Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate.
Day 124: the world has its ways. trust that what seems like a loss now is really just the world making space for a gain later on.
Day 123: a helpful word on humpday.
Day 122(2): strive for the right balance between wanting to have or do new things and appreciating the old things at the same time.
Day 122: first day of a new month. before rushing into the new things you want, think about the things you already have. goal-setting is important, but don’t forget gratitude along the way.
Day 121(2): but remember when chasing those dreams, nothing worth having comes easy.
Day 121: welcome to a new week, a new chance to start chasing your dreams.
Day 120: which one are you? before you go looking for a new place, relationship or situation, think whether or not YOU can make a world of difference to the one you’re already in.
Day 119(2): in deciding whether something is worth the amount of your life it takes to do it, this is a very helpful question to ask :)
Day 119: before you do anything at all, carefully consider whether it is really worth the amount of life you need to do it. life is beautiful, life is incredibly precious, and life can be simply wonderful if you live it well.
Day 118(2): never lose your ability to make yourself happy. if you are with someone who also makes you happy, that is an incredibly beautiful thing. but don’t DEPEND on them for your happiness.
Day 118: i have nothing to add to this one. your happiness is in your hands.
Day 117(2): believe in the small steps towards your goal, as well as your goal itself. every step forward is a step in the right direction, no matter how small.
Day 117: believing is half the battle. you are what you think. you are capable of what you think you are capable of.
Day 116: some humpday life tips.
Day 115(2): again, don’t let ANYBODY stand in your way.
Day 115: haters gon’ hate. but you don’t have to listen to them.
Day 114(2): believe in your dreams. believe in yourself.
Day 114: so it’s the start of a new week. it could also be the start of a new life. follow your dreams. there’s a reason you’re having them.
Day 113(2): sometimes you make choices, some choices make you.
Day 113: this may seem a little out there for this blog, but i think the bold nature of the message matches its importance in life. if there’s one thing i have come to respect in a person (and strive for myself), it is the ability to own one’s mistakes. my mantra is that everything happens for a reason, but i don’t mean it to be used as an excuse for the things that didn’t happen to you but that you created for yourself. if you do wrong, the first step to making amends for it is to ADMIT it and be ready to face up to the consequences.
Day 112: on the weekend, i like this because it justifies my silly weekend shenanigans in a profound and philosophical way. every other day, i like this because it reminds me to live on the edge, take risks, and never be scared to make a fool of myself.
Day 111: there’s a reason they always say ‘listen to your heart’. it knows things.
Day 110: use your talents before you lose them. an average person using all their talents to the fullest will always beat an incredibly talented person who doesn’t make use of theirs.
Day 109(2): it’s not just your dreams you should never give up on. it’s also your loved ones.
Day 109: always keep moving forward. i’ve said before, it doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop.
Day 108(3): a little something i discovered during the day. it’s not on today’s theme but i love it anyway. have an attitude of gratitude people.
Day 108(2): an interesting and valuable insight on marriage and relationships generally.
Day 108: somebody doesn’t always have to be wrong. somebody doesn’t always have to be right. things in life don’t just happen, they are perceived to have happened. and everyone involved will have their own perception. try to understand perceptions other than your own. it will make your life a whole lot easier and your relationships healthier and stronger..
Day 107(2): “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Beyonce Knowles
Day 107: this week, make a point of carefully considering the things you do before you do them. it is rare that you can wave a magic wand and avoid the consequences of your actions and regret is a horrible feeling. a little bit of forethought and reflection could change your life.
Day 106: live a little.
Day 105(3): something cute from the willowettes at willowandblake.com
Day 105(2): ALWAYS take the time to laugh. a life without laughter is hardly a life at all.
Day 105: laughter really does do you a world of good. had an amazingly hilarious night last night and i couldn’t feel any better :)
Day 104(2): things always work out, not necessarily how you wanted them to, but how they are supposed to, which is often so much better.
Day 104: i said yesterday that everything always works out in the end. that doesn’t mean that everything along the way is positive. sometimes it comes after long periods of adversity or unpleasantness. but even those are part of everything working out in the end. everything happens for a reason and has an important role in making you who you are.
Day 103(2): sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Day 103: everything always works out in the end.
Day 102(2): again, when things seem impossible, just think outside the box.
Day 102: things are only impossible if you choose to see them that way. sometimes all you need is a little change of perspective.
Day 101(3): “The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.”
Day 101(2): again, don’t settle for less than you deserve.
Day 101: easter has come and gone, and normal life resumes again. before getting swept away in the daily grind once again, take a moment to think about whether you are happy with your life, and the people/events/emotions in it. does it reflect what you deserve? never settle for anything less.
Day 100: one hundred days in and i hope that the words and ideas shared as part of this project are changing your world – i know they’re changing mine. we only have a small following compared to the whole world, but i think it’s important for us to all remember that you don’t have to change the WHOLE world to be making a positive difference. the small things you say and the small ideas you have can make the greatest difference, so never underestimate or undervalue them. thank you everyone for 100 days of amazing support so far.
Day 99: HAPPY EASTER!!!! i love this one because it reminds me that happiness isn’t just important for my mental state, it has a huge impact on the state of my body, health and life in general. on easter sunday in particular, i like this because if eating chocolate makes me happy, and being happy is good for my health, then eating chocolate is good for my health :) sometimes you need to indulge a little, and it will do more for the soul than being disciplined and rigid will do for your health (or waistline).
Day 98: holidays like easter are a great time to look around you and appreciate what you have – family and friends to devour chocolate eggs with, a long weekend all to yourself, health, happiness, a bright future… there are so many things to be grateful for.
Day 97: you’ve made it to the easter weekend, you’ve earned yourself a (short but deliciously sweet) break. look back at what you’ve achieved so far this year and be proud of it. even if you still have so much ahead of you, don’t let that take away from how far you’ve already come.
Day 96: a fabulous philosophy to live by. it has done wonders for me and can do the same for you. everything will always work out in the end.
Day 95(3): and as for the things on your life canvas that aren’t as happy as others, they are equally as important in making you who you are. what goes up must come down so it can go back up again. i love this one, it’s a bit longer but definitely worth a moment’s reflection.
Day 95(2): while you’re throwing things at your life canvas, try to throw more HAPPY things at it. don’t create more drama, angst or worry for yourself than is absolutely necessary. be happy, it’s good for you.
Day 95: life is a canvas. throw everything on it that you can :)
Day 94(2): same goes for information – not all information will give us knowledge. you won’t ever become wise or worldly until you learn to tell the difference.
Day 94: not everything can be valued in monetary terms. your life won’t be truly valuable and enriching until you realise that. Benjamin Franklin wisely said that “money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it creates one.”
Day 93(2): like i always say, monday is an action day.
Day 93: come at me monday. watch me make you amazing.
Day 92: and some more weekend life philosophy pointers.
Day 91: love this life philosophy. this weekend, think about how yours is and whether that reflects what you want it to be.
Day 90(2): pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. make the choice to push the negative things from your mind and just be happy :)
Day 90: let things go.
Day 89(2): look ahead of you not behind you, so you can move forward and not backward.
Day 89: you are not your past. don’t let your past make your future.
Day 88(2): an interesting insight on haters and their insults.
Day 88: be yourself. don’t worry about anyone else. that gives them way more control over you than they deserve.
Day 87(2): never give up. if you’re not happy with how things are going, change the direction they’re going in.
Day 87: persistence wins the race, every time.
Day 86(3): have faith. don’t worry about the ending because there will be no ending if you don’t start.
Day 86(2): stop waiting for the perfect moment. it’s just another excuse not to take the first scary steps towards your dream. make it happen.
Day 86: monday again. back to action. whatever it is you’ve been meaning to start, GET. ON. IT.
