Friday, March 09, 2007
Successful Secrets...What are Yours?
Many thanks to Lyman from Creating A Better Life for including me in this fun successful habits/secrets exercise. (Which, by the way, was started by Aaron of Today is that Day.)
I am a firm believer that positive habits truly do support us in being the best we can be. With that in mind,(and in the spirit of this exercise) here are just a few of my successful habits/secrets....
1- I practice an attitude of gratitude EVERY DAY, once in the morning and once in the evening. You know what? Starting my day and ending my day writing down or saying at least five things that I am most grateful for helps me to stay positive and full of energy. This in turn allows me to become more aware of great potential opportunities.
2- I exercise 4-5 days a week. Exercising not only helps me to get in shape and stay in shape, but it helps me to focus. Focus on my work, focus on my loved ones, focus on the good stuff.
3- I drink plenty of water. Eight glasses a day. Staying hydrated helps me to think better, not to mention it is great for the skin. :)
4- I get at least eight hours of sleep. Without proper sleep, not only can I become a grouch, but I run out of energy far too early in the day. That is not a good thing!
5- I learn. I am what I would consider a student of life. I try and learn something from every situation...the good, the bad, and the ugly. By looking for the lesson I have been able to create quite an extensive "learning" tool box full of great tools to use over and over.
OK, so Jon, Matthew, Jodee, Steve, and Desiree what are your successful habits/secrets that you practice at least 4-5 days a week?
Posted by Pam at 8:16:13 PM in Pam's Ponderings (32) | Permalink | Comments (8)
Comments
If you can sell us the secret to how to get at least 8 hours of sleep you will be a wealthy woman. ;)I have to agree that those 5 things will indeed build a strong foundation for positive change in anyone's life. I'm glad to see the gratitude exercise listed at #1!
BTW, it's been my experience that #1 leads naturally to #5 without much effort.
I'm still working on #3 and #4.
Thanks for another great post, Pam. I enjoy visiting here to see what you've written next.
Posted by Lynne on 10/03/2007
Hi Lynne,Thank you so much! You are right..when you are in a place of gratitude, learning is so much easier.
Keep up the awesome work yourself.
Be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 10/03/2007
Pam,I sometimes get lost in the blogosphere, but I think this may be the first time I've had the good fortune to come across your wonderful blog!
Thank you so much for participating, and I'm adding you to my RSS reader to keep track of your future writings.
I love your concept of "looking for the lesson". That is a GREAT tool to use frequently!
Posted by Aaron M. Potts on 10/03/2007
Wow, Aaron, thank you so much for your wonderful compliment. I truly appreciate it and the tag you started. What a great way to have us all take stock in the successful things we do. :)Please keep making a difference...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 10/03/2007
I saw this the other day but haven't gotten a chance to respond yet. I'll answer the tag when I get some more time. Thanks so much for including me!Posted by Desiree on 12/03/2007
Desiree, you are so welcome. :) Cannot wait to read your success secrets.Be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 12/03/2007
Great list, Pam! Thank you for reminding me about the 8 hours of sleep, and the water drinking... I tend to forget those two very important things myself...Posted by Lyman Reed on 13/03/2007
Lyman, thank you and thank you for including me in this fun exercise. :) It is great to see what others are sharing.Please be well!!
Pam
Posted by Pam on 13/03/2007
