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Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential
Issue 5.52 - December 29, 2008 - ISSN: 1551-6571
In Kevin's Own Words
Five Positive Ways to End Your Year
While I'm writing this article near the end of the year, I do know that you could be reading it at any time - which is just fine.
These suggestions work the same in late December, mid March, early summer or while watching leaves fall.
Read this advice, and you'll see the timing is universal.
Watch a movie . . . that tugs at your heartstrings. This may be a favorite movie you've seen many times, or a new one that excites you, moves you or maybe even makes you cry. Just pick one that makes you feel good as opposed to sad. When the movie is over bask in the feelings that you feel.
Think about things . . . that make you feel proud. Spend some time looking back at accomplishments large or small, private or public, that make you feel good about yourself. It will be time well-spent.
Listen to music . . . that makes you smile. You know what music this is. This is the music that makes you dance, smile and maybe brings back fantastic memories. Pop it in your CD player or fire up your iPod. Better yet, if you have an MP3 player, make a play list of all your favorites so you can listen to them back to back, anytime you want.
Talk to a friend . . . who believes in you. Spend some quality time - on a walk, over dinner or with a cup of coffee - talking with a person who is supportive of you and loves you for who you are. Enjoy the time together, listen to what they say, and thank them for being in your life.
Read a book . . . that inspires you. Whether a self-help book, inspirational poetry or a story you identify with, find a book that you will not only enjoy reading, but will also learn from.
All of these actions will create positive feelings and memories. Each helps you look back and inspires you into the future. You can use these feelings and memories to not only feel better about yourself now, but to propel you with greater energy and enthusiasm for what is coming.
Potential Pointer: Choosing actions that help you understand yourself and your world better makes you feel better about yourself. When you feel better about yourself, you take an important step towards creating a better future - for yourself and all with whom you work, live and play.
Kevin's Recommends
Read a Classic
When you were in school, you likely had a Literature teacher who told you that you should "read the Classics." Let me assure you, my list won't include Moby Dick, The Scarlet Letter, or anything by Dickens or Shakespeare - not because they aren't classics, but because this isn't a classic literature resource recommendation.
Rather this is a list of four books you have likely heard of, and maybe even read. Whether you've read them or not, now is a perfect time to pick one of these classics up and read (or re-read) it. Keep your journal or a pad nearby along with a highlighter because each of these is filled with lessons and worthy of many notes!
Written in the late 1950s by a leading plastic surgeon, this is seminal work on self image. Weaving in psychology and his own experiences with patients, this is one of most read books in self-help literature. |
This classic was written in 1937, but don't let that dissuade you. If you want to work on your financial goals in the New Year, this is the best place to start. Even if you aren't focusing on your financial life, this book provides powerful lessons to help you reach goals in any area - as taught from the lives of some incredibly successful people. |
Carnegie's best known book, it is the forerunner of many more recent bestsellers including Likeability and Never Eat Alone. This book will inspire and help you create more effective relationships in your life. |
First written in 1952, this classic book on attitude will help you think about your world differently and help you respond to whatever situations you face more positively. And if this topic is interesting to you, Carengie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living |
Psycho-Cybernetics
by Matthew Maltz
Think and Grow Rich
How to Win Friends and Influence People
The Power of Positive ThinkingEach of these books will teach you powerful lessons and is a perfect way to end one year, and jumpstart your progress into the next. I plan to read each over the next few weeks.
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