Another funny video. This guy, Kenny Brooks, is not only born to sell, but he’s born to entertain. (And the cleaning product he’s pitching really does seem amazing.)
Video: American Surfer Sets World Record
I get my thrills from inspiring audiences but, what can I say, other people prefer extreme sports – or in this case – Garrett McNamar, a Hawaiian resident setting a world record for surfing a 90-foot wave outside Portugal. I guess it proves that you can do anything you set your mind to (but you won’t see me setting my mind to this). It’s very inspiring.
Self-Talk and Self-Care After Mistakes
Anti-Perfectionism Affirmation
Be Kind to Yourself
We tend to be very quick to blame ourselves and very slow to accept compliments. A compliment denied is punishment self inflicted. When we feel bad, we engage in comforting behaviors; which many times are the very behaviors we are trying to change. Look for ways to complement yourself for what you do rather than beat yourself up for what you did not do. (That is not to say deny the problem, just be as kind to yourself about your slip-ups as you would be to a child.)
I will forgive myself for the errors I made today. I will correct them, but do so in a state of grace for all concerned, including myself.
Noticing Perfect Moments
Take time to notice “perfect” moments in life.
How often we do let them slip by unnoticed?
When was the last time you lingered over a brilliant sunset, or stopped to watch children play, or smelled the air after a first rain, or put your day on hold long enough to make a baby giggle? How long has it been since you sat and held hands with someone special, not even bothering to talk? Can you remember just sitting and thinking about how wonderful is life – without having the urge to get up and “do something?”
Life cannot be perfect.
However, do not confuse that with a lack of perfect moments. We get so busy, we forget to notice them when they occur.
Stop.
Slow down.
Breathe deeply the moments when they happen.
Life is good.
Change Your Observations to Change Your Life
Change your observations; change your attitude.
Change your attitude; change your life.
Attitude is the combination of beliefs and feelings that effect how you view the world and how you react to it.
Beliefs are closely held values accepted as facts and validated by repeat observations.
Therefore, if you change what you look for (observations), you will change your beliefs. If you change your beliefs, you will change your attitude. If you change your attitude, you will change how you react to the world (and therefore how it reacts to you).