Miscellany

The purpose of this website is to share interesting information I come across. I’m putting this together in my spare time, so it may not change often at first.  I may join affiliate programs, so if you see a link to another site (for example to allow you to purchase a book), I may receive a small commission on your purchase.

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5 questions to start the new year (2009)
The Decider, by Jennifer Ransaw Smith

Anybody who knows me can testify that I'm a BIG dreamer. And in the past, depending on how those dreams were channeled, they could either be a gift or a curse. For years, I was one of those who always had big plans, but never a plan on how to achieve them. I spent hours upon hours in my head, but nothing ever got much further than that. Or, if I did manage to get a little done it didn't last long because my follow through was terrible.

But then something happened, I decided that pattern was simply unacceptable. So I started out on a long journey of self-excavation. I looked at those areas in which I simply excelled. I examined my learning styles, passions, and dislikes. I identified those things about me that were so concrete they were never going to change (like not being a night person or not being into "details"). Then, I decided to put together a plan that would help me leverage my strengths and farm out my weaknesses (like editing!!!). Guess what? Suddenly things began to soar.

...We are all "Deciders," and "Commanders-in -Chief" of our own lives. Once we truly embrace that fact, our lives will explode with opportunities.

This year, you are the "Decider" and you get to make the following decisions:
1. How are you going to spend your time?
2. Who are you going to spend it with?
3. What projects and passions are you going to pursue?
4. What do you intend to eliminate?
5. Why are you here and what are you going to do about it?

You get to decide that you are ready to step up to the plate and "live your fiercest life," and when you do, let me know, because I'd love to share your story.

©2009
Jennifer Ransaw Smith is a powerful coach, writer, speaker, professor, and brand strategist. She empowers women and small businesses by showing them how to position and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. She is founder of ROAR, an empowerment consultancy for women, and cofounder of Brand id (http://www.yourbrandid.com) a marketing communications agency for small-to-mid-sized businesses.
 

Last updated - 9-20-2009.  Added recipes for household cleaning products.

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Words of Wisdom from the Internet - 2008
I received this list which has been circulating around the internet. I don’t know the source, but thought it was worth sharing.

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR/TIVO, tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to ______today."

5. Live with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.

6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants an d eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk, and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special!

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Forgive everyone for everything.

28. What other people think of you is none of your business.

29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

32. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

34. The best is yet to come.

35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

36. Do the right thing!

37. Call your family often.

38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: "I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________."

39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

40. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.