Put Down Your Heavy Load

This is one story that says it all. Unknowingly, we sometimes carry our burdens throughout life. We fail to put them down or leave them behind as we continue our journey. Thus, we don't get too far because of the heavy load.

Every night before you go to bed, remember to put down your heavy load. When you wake up in the morning, make sure that you've left your heavy load and will not go back to carry it again. 

A Friendly Reminder

We are half-way through 2016. Let me guess... most if not all of our New Year’s resolutions have been broken L. Let me guess again... top of that list is about health and losing weight!

I don’t mean to rub it in; rather, my intention is to remind you that health is wealth. Our environment has become so polluted that sickness abounds everywhere. You don’t have to live in a third world country to experience life debilitating illnesses. In fact, most of the life threatening illnesses are common in the first world countries. I know you are aware of this; so, this is just a friendly reminder to make you get back to your promises concerning your health.

Here are reminders that will help you regain your health and your life.

Eat more fish. The fatty acids found in fish may decrease the risk of stroke. This good oil improves the viscosity and clotting of blood.

Avoid alcoholic drinks. The key is moderation; more than 2 servings for men and 1 serving for women will have a negative effect on health.

Stress leads to hypertension and definitely other life-threatening diseases. Distract yourself from stress by taking up a hobby, exercising, or meditating. Allow yourself to daydream. Revel in the fantasy and smile; this will put you in a good mood for the rest of the day.

Drink more water. Make sure you have a glass or bottle of water close to you wherever you are or whatever you are doing.

Eat right. Heart disease can be overcome with proper nutrition. Load up on vegetables to remove saturated fat.

Sweat it out. The only way to strengthen heart muscles is to exercise. This should shake off high triglycerides level. Adopting a regular exercise program will strengthen your heart beat by beat.

Here’s to a healthy you this year and the years to come J

If Only

Some words should not be used together. “If only” carry a negative feeling that can be detrimental to your success.

"If only I could get a better break."

"If only I had some money."

"If only I would've married the right person."

"If only I worked for the right company."

"If only I had the right parents."

“If only I was born rich.”

“If only I had more education.”

These are excuses; they pull back from taking full personal responsibility for yourself and your present situation. And when you refuse to take responsibility, you will not be able to create a change in your situation.

Many of us avoid do not want to take the blame.  We think that a parent, a teacher, a friend, a boss, a spouse, the company we worked for, or some governmental program should be responsible in turning our lives into what we want them to be. When problems arise we are quick to say, “Life is not fair.” But the truth of the matter is that life is never fair.

Stop thinking that the world owes you a living. You can never get things done or effect a change by sighing “If only”.  Keep in mind that other people and organizations also have pressing challenges and priorities of their own. Because of this you will always be disappointed when you depend on others for the things you must do for yourself.  It's so easy to justify the temptations of freeloading, to slide into being a follower, to fail to see the hidden price tag in the handout.  Unless you take complete control of your life and assume full personal responsibility for yourself, who will? No one will.

Every single Peso you earn is worth ten given to you.  Earned money creates the self-image of self-reliance; given money creates the self-image of other-dependence.  Money won in lottery does absolutely nothing to the character and improvement of the person. This is why some families never get out of the rut. 

Hangers-on and freeloaders are the most frustrated people on earth because they have created their own frustrations.  You can't be successful and happy until you earn the respect of the toughest, hardest to fool, and most important judge in the world:  yourself.

Boycott these two words and begin taking responsibility for your life. “If only “is a product of a victim’s mentality. Success is when you have a victor’s mentality; that is to take charge and to be responsible. You must stop blame storming other people, organizations or the government. Instead, start brainstorming to help you fix your problems. Rather than fixing the blame, for the breakdown, begin to fix the breakdown and you’ll find your life and career working for you.

An unknown poet left us this beautiful poem that would help us carry our responsibilities and stop blaming others.

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes;

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears;

Count your courage instead of your tears.

Count your full years instead of your lean;

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth;

Count on God instead of yourself.

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Future-Proofing Your Business

This generation is more concerned about future-proofing their business than any generation in the past. The reason... this generation has seen unprecedented technological advancement. In an instant, change happens. New developments happen in the blink of an eye. What you thought not possible is possible in another part of the world. New ideas die or are replaced by newer and better ideas faster than you can think of them.

Because of the speed of communication and availability of data and information, entrepreneurs are often bombarded with business building advice from several directions. Several advice complicates the future-proofing of a business. Trying to utilise available technology complicates things.

We should go back to the basics; here are some simple reminders on how you can future-proof your business:

1. Invest in yourself. You should keep learning because you are your greatest asset. Invest not only on your knowledge or intellectual capability but also on your personality. Have you heard of power dressing? Dress up for success. Do not be sloppy in your choice of clothes. Dress up for a meeting or a presentation or even if you will just meet some friends. Power dressing exudes confidence. Your mind will align to how you feel with yourself.
2. Surround yourself with the best people; their personality will rub on to you. Build a great team; you need a strong team to future-proof your business.
3. Keep networking. Whatever business you are in you need to expand your network to get more business, get more ideas, and be in-tune with the latest in your industry. Remember that networking is more than handing your business card to someone. Networking is building a solid relationship of trust, respect, and commitment to help one another.

Choose Wisely

We thought we are super human beings. We thought we are Super Moms.

Maybe, yes we are. But there is an end to everything, including what we think we are. We may have been able to do a plethora of things because it must be done; we are the only remaining rudder of the boat that is out in the open sea. Everyone (our children) are looking on to us for survival.

But if you pose for just a while, you will realise, that you can do anything but not everything. Therefore, you need choose wisely to get the best from your choice. Do not spread yourself so thinly that you will fail to get the best. Use your talent, skill and put more effort into what will bring you the best result.

Weigh the opportunities and decide the best by stepping backwards to look at the big picture. Don't be deceived by opportunities that promise immediate results. Consider the future; consider the big picture.

Success does not come easily; we need to work hard for it. So choose to do the work that promises great reward because you can not do everything.