Friends and Beyond

New Habits For A New Year

With the new year 2008 just around the corner, now is a time to reflect and decide to make changes for personal growth.  One area in many people's lives that need changing is the people they associate with.  The people you hang around with stongly influence the things you do or do not do.  There are some people that are negative in nature, in communication and in attitude.  We still call them friends when in fact they are not.  They bring you down and hinder your progress in becoming all that you can be.  Their point of view is always on the down side.  2008 is a year to re-evaluate the friends and relationships you currently have and set new positive attitudes and outlooks in life. People who always complain and find things wrong will bring you down and make the world look dim.  People who are always looking for the good and encourage you will help you see a world full of opportunity and adventure.  Your attitudes and beliefs are a product of your environment.  So why not take a step for and realize that the sky and beyond is the limit and negative associations are your anchor that hold you back from soaring to new heights.  Have an Outstanding Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

Do You Have Trouble Getting a Conversation Started?

don't you find it interesting that some people are great at getting a conversation started and some struggle terribly.  There really are key ways to get or keep a conversation going with friends and or strangers.  But most of the time we tend to sit back and let someone else do all the talking or we let dead space staop a conversation in it's tracks.  It is just a matter of learned some ways that work for you and practice, practice.  After a while you skills will increase you socialization and probably your business communication as well.  So go ahead.....what do you have to lose.  But there is so much to gain.

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

How many times have you gone through a day and gotten all frustrated with people who did not see your point of view?  It is amazing how our patience gets tested which effects the outcome of our day.  We over react and blow things out of proportion.  In all this turmoil we lose sight of the bigger picture. Things that could be a positive turn into a negative.  Pretty soon everything is a big deal.   A change of attitude can make a big difference when we realize that what is important to you may not be as important to someone else.  When you put this into perspective, it's amazing how quickly things become more managable and the stress level decreases.  Understanding that not everyone, everytime will see eye to eye, just stop jumping to conclusions and avoid taking things too personally.  Including other people's problems. Life is too short to Sweat the Small Stuff.