Tuesday Tips – Wisdom for Every day

#287 – “If you don’t think big, you can’t change the world.” Massimo Bottura

sand1 — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:04:52 +0000

Once in a while I have to stop and look at the forest instead of the trees. This helps me to keep going in the right direction. Hope it helps you too.

#286 – This day is too precious to waste by resenting things or people you cannot change. Courage to Change – One Day at a Time

sand1 — Wed, 09 May 2018 15:11:27 +0000

The harsh tone, the unkind words, the indifference is usually over in a few minutes. What price are you paying by holding on to those few minutes? Love yourself enough to give up the struggle over something that is out … Continue reading →

#285 – Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh

sand1 — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:53:01 +0000

It’s clinging to old angers that keeps us from being free. What helps me to let go is simply to find something else to put in my mind, like a prayer or a poem or a positive saying. I think of it as feeding my mind veggies instead of sugar. Incidentally, I found this saying on TinyBuddha.com

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#283 – No one does anything worthwhile that is not criticized by someone. – The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, Ph.D.

sand1 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 22:16:56 +0000

Just make sure that whatever you do is right, then do it and don’t worry about what other people think.

#283 – “Being positive is a large predictor of success.” Cindra Kamphoff, Mental Performance consultant to the Minnesota Vikings.

sand1 — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:33:53 +0000

“Mental toughness is about remaining confident, composed, determined and focused on your goals despite distractions. It’s easy to get in your own way by having negative thought patterns that limit you or by not letting go of the past.” Evaleen … Continue reading →

#282 – Resentments mark the place where I see myself as a victim. Courage to Change

sand1 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:40:21 +0000

Instead of praying for somebody to change, focus on what you can change and ask for a new way of thinking about the situation. Let your resentments go because the cost to you is your self esteem.

#281 – You can choose not to obsess about things or people you can do nothing about.

sand1 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:19:08 +0000

You are in charge of your own thinking. Be kind to yourself.

#280 – “Look into the mirror and say I love you, I really love you.” Christiane Northrup

sand1 — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 01:23:14 +0000

According to Ms. Northrup, if you do this for 30 days, it will change your life. She also says, when you are having a problem, she believes in saying this prayer, “I can’t do this on my own, You take it.” She then says to listen.

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#279 – Let it go

sand1 — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:19:40 +0000

What I have discovered is that strange as it seems, the more I let go of things I cannot change, the better they seem to turn out. If nothing else, I feel better. Check out my e-book, Evaleen From Rags … Continue reading →

278 – “When you learn to accept instead of expect, you’ll have fewer disappointments.” ~Unknown

sand1 — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:29:46 +0000

To expect loved ones or friends to act in a certain way is to become frustrated and hurt. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind by accepting them as they are, warts and all, and then turning it over to your higher power to handle. This takes a little practice but as the old saying goes, “it works if you work it, so work it, you’re worth it!”

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#277 – Rewire your brain by recalling 3 things you are grateful for. Author unknown.

sand1 — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:07:56 +0000

Interesting how much harder we are on ourselves with our negative thinking and self criticism than anybody else could ever be. It helps me to come up with a positive phrase such as, “I am healthy, I am happy, I … Continue reading →

#276 – I have never done anything well that I didn’t have fun doing. Joe Maddon, Chicago Cubs manager

sand1 — Mon, 08 May 2017 00:55:41 +0000

He also believes the more freedom you give the players, the more discipline and respect you get in return. It must be working because the Chicago Cubs won the World Series last year. Evaleen From Rags to Riches: http://tinyurl.com/a5zvzpx – … Continue reading →

#275 – Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. Viktor E. Frankl

sand1 — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:01:19 +0000

Frankl, a victim of the holocaust, whose wife was killed, chose to remember her love and let that be his guiding light and strength rather than to let himself be filled with hate. Like Frankl, we are all in charge … Continue reading →

#274 – Today, I will let myself enjoy what is good and be happy.

sand1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:15:05 +0000

You don’t have to wreck a good day or good feelings. You don’t have to let others spoil your day either. You can choose to be happy today. You are in charge of you.

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#273 -Buy wonderful companies at wonderful prices and hold them forever. – Warren Buffett’s Golden Rule for Investing in the stock market

sand1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:22:30 +0000

One of his rules is to buy stock in companies that he personally understands and to keep the stock for a long time. “Time is the friend of the wonderful company,” he has often said. Also important to learn about … Continue reading →

#272 -How You Address Yourself Has an Enormous Affect on Your Success. Psychology Today May/June 2015

sand1 — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:01:06 +0000

In a series of ground breaking experiments Ethan Kross, Nobel Prize winner, discovered that how people conduct their inner monologues has an enormous effect on their success in life. According to Kross, by addressing yourself by your name instead of … Continue reading →

#271 – Never let what anyone says distract you from your goals. Michelle Obama

sand1 — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 22:03:14 +0000

“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really … Continue reading →

#270 – Trade your expectation for appreciation and your whole world changes. Tony Robbins

sand1 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:50:41 +0000

Such a small thing to do for such a big outcome.

#269 – You don’t have to forget to forgive.

sand1 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:28:08 +0000

Forgiving someone is your gift to you, a way of freeing your mind.

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#268 – Look to this day! For it is Life, the very Life of Life: From the Sanskrit Salutation of the Dawn

sand1 — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:59:22 +0000

Live in the present and find what you can enjoy there. Let today be the focus of your life. Try not to torment yourself with past mistakes or future worries. Allow yourself to look at your life with wonder instead … Continue reading →

#267 – “No matter what the situation is, all will be well.” Oprah

sand1 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:31:40 +0000

Or as she says, “this too shall pass.” She says these words give her comfort. They give me comfort too and I hope they do the same for you.

sand1 — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:31:19 +0000

#266 – To set a boundary, use the following words in order: When you, I feel, and these are the consequences if you refuse to comply.

Human beings can be difficult and sometimes you have to stand up for yourself. It isn’t always necessary to announce the consequences, however it is essential that you choose them in your own mind and commit to carry them out if necessary.

#265 – Happiness is Two Kinds of Ice Cream: From: Happiness by Lea Salonga

sand1 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:37:59 +0000

Happiness can always be found in the small things that surround us every single day if we simply pay attention. Read my book, Evaleen from Rags to Riches and find out how Evaleen discovers the true key to happiness. It’s … Continue reading →

#264 – Yes, not right now, and I have something better for you. Kerry Washington

sand1 — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:14:22 +0000

When Kerry Washington, well known actress, prays for something, she says she always receives one of three answers.

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#263 – Forgiveness is the key to happiness. From: The Course of Miracles

sand1 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:22:04 +0000

Forgiving someone who has harmed you is not for their sake, but for your own peace of mind. When you refuse to forgive someone who has hurt you, you literally keep the hurt alive. Try coming up with a positive … Continue reading →

#262 – Take a few moments to become silent and listen for directions from your higher self. From: Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to be Free by Wayne Dyer

sand1 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:37:55 +0000

Sometimes it’s a good idea to simply stop, become quiet and listen to what’s going on inside of you. Are you happy? Are you sad? Are you irritated? What’s cluttering up your mind right now and what might you think … Continue reading →

#261 -Practice the discipline of gratitude: Henri Nouwen

sand1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:27:42 +0000

Hillary Clinton said this is her favorite quote of all time. “Regardless of how hard the day is, how difficult the decisions are, be grateful,” she said. “Be grateful that you have to reach out, be grateful for your critics, be grateful for being part of the universe.”

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#260 -Let the power come. From: In Love With the Mystery by Ann Mortifee.

sand1 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:39:52 +0000

“Let ecstasy erupt. Allow your heart to expand and overflow with adoration for this magnificent creation and for the love, wisdom, and power that birthed it all. Rapture is needed now – rapture, reverence and grace.”

In the book, What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey, she writes that she finds solace and comfort in the above words. “Too often we block the power that is ever present,” she says, “because we’re so wrapped up in doing that we lose sight of being.”

#260 – Stop Letting People Who Do So Little For You Control Your Mind. Will Smith

sand1 — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:52:17 +0000

It helps me to say the serenity prayer when this happens to me. It goes like this. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (other people), the courage to change the things I can (myself) … Continue reading →

#259 – Treat yourself like you would want others to treat you.

sand1 — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:03:35 +0000

It’s so easy to be self critical. How about some positive thinking on your own behalf? What is it you like about yourself, how you look, what makes you proud to be you and why would somebody be happy to know you?

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#258 – If you don’t value yourself, people will take advantage of you – From t.v. show “Mom.”

sand1 — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 23:12:11 +0000

When I heard this, I finally understood what happens when we don’t treat ourselves well. We must learn to care for ourselves as well as we care for others as in love your neighbor as yourself.

#257 – Something to do, Someone to Love and Something to Look Forward To.

sand1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:16:24 +0000

A prescription for a happy life. Simple and true.

#256 – Be present and be grateful – Gwen Stefani

sand1 — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:58:30 +0000

This helps me to remember to be present and to be grateful for what is rather than to spend precious time worrying about circumstances and people I can do nothing about. Running Away to Santa Fe: – http://tinyurl.com/856ksgv … Continue reading →

#255 – “What other people think of me is none of my business.” ~Wayne Dyer

sand1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:44:06 +0000

When someone says something hurtful to you and you obsess about it, the sooner you stop giving that person free rent in your head, the happier you will be. Come up with something positive to say to yourself when you … Continue reading →

#254 – This too shall pass.

sand1 — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:28:22 +0000

Everything is changing all the time. Nothing stays the same and is always changing for the good and for the bad. How you deal with the constant change is the difference between success and failure.

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#253 – The ability to grow is directly related to the amount of insecurity you can take in your life. Caitlyn Jenner

sand1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:14:00 +0000

It’s okay to be scared and insecure and afraid that you will be laughed at or nobody will take you seriously, just don’t let that stop you.

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