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Anchors A-Weight

June 4, 2014 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

There are “big picture” and “smaller picture” health choices.

heart-with-graphA lump in one’s breast is “big picture.” Finding time to take a walk or choosing between deep fried or grilled chicken could be classified, “smaller picture.” Granted making enough wise “smaller picture” health choices is a “big picture” issue in the end. However for discussion sake, “big picture” issues are beyond the control of the every-person, requiring action without delay. “Smaller picture” issues provide choice and possess the luxury of time.

So, although lowering my sodium intake today, a smaller picture issue, will not have a direct affect in the immediate, it could – over time — determine whether or not I get high blood pressure and a stroke, a definite “big picture” issue.

The “big picture” is made of infinite “small pictures.”

“Big pictures” require more knowledge to correct than do “small pictures.” As example, no one has the wherewithal to preform self-administered angioplasty after suffering a myocardial infarction. Conversely, when it comes to the “small picture,” we usually possess enough understanding to know what to do. It doesn’t take a cardio surgeon’s expertise to know that a deep dish, 12-meat-special, 24-inch pizza infused with gooey, dripping, cheese crust is not as healthy as a veggie stir-fry. One need not be an Olympic athlete to recognize that a morning walk is healthier that catching up with gossip on “The View.” Even non-scholars comprehend that reading is a superior way to relax than is the third martini.

We appreciate these to be true. Moreover, unlike “big picture” decisions, we maintain control over our decisions and actions.

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Filed Under: Change, Diet, goals, Gratitude, Inspiration, Newspaper Column, Success Tagged With: achievement, anchor, big picture, choices, correct decisions, decisions, goals, making decisions, what matters

Exchange Gratitude for Frustration

March 19, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Happy dog attitude

The key to happiness is understanding a “good” life is not a “perfect” life.

It is simply a good life “more times than not.”

When we get frustrated about how “lousy” our lives appear to be, it’s time to take a look at the big picture.

Odds are, we’re comparing reality to a perfect, idyllic image of life; which is never going to happen.

Slow down, focus on what’s going well (especially when it seems like that’s a very short list). Take a deep breath. Smile (even you feel like it’s a forced smile).

Then, look back again on where you are. It will be better.

The funny thing is nothing changed except your perception.

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Filed Under: Member Benefits, Motivation, Motivational Monday Tagged With: attitude, big picture, emotions, feelings, frustration, gratitude, happiness, inspiration, motivation, perception, perfect life, quality of life, smile, thankfulness

Observations after an Accident

November 2, 2011 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

This is my 312th column, putting a period on six years.

These thoughts I share every week do not have a “mission statement” or goal per se; however, I always aspire to use the privilege of this space (and your time) to inspire, uplift, and to be supportive in whatever way I can. If I am also able to generate a laugh or two in the process, that makes it all the better. However, whatever my topic, I attempt to tie these dispatches into what I consider the “big picture;” that each of us possesses the ability to be who we wish to be. Whether we indeed want to drop a few pounds, improve our relationships, or just smile more often; the solutions lie not in our actions but in our thoughts, those sparkling connections firing day in and day out between our synapses.

Let’s take that concept a little deeper, shall we?

Our thoughts — to a large extent — are altered by our feelings. If I am angry or sad, my thoughts will be unlike when I am happy or excited. Upbeat folks are more inclined to venture down new avenues than depressed folks; who will lean toward stagnation; both of these due in large extent to underlying emotions. Therefore, it makes sense — at least to me — that the more I accentuate the positive, the more I engage in new behaviors.

Why don’t we do that more often? It’s not that difficult really.

Underneath these thoughts and their triggering feelings lie beliefs. By example, if I believe that life is painful, it’s much more difficult to modify my emotions to find the positive than if I believe life is glorious. Since we are always looking to validate our beliefs, we find “proof” of them wherever we look. One who believes life stinks will uncover countless examples as evidence. Whereby, one who loves life will find an equal number shoring up her philosophy. In effect, what you seek generates emotional responses, altering your thoughts, leading to different actions, adjusting the outcome of your life. Change your observations; change your life.

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Filed Under: Beliefs, Inspiration, Newspaper Column Tagged With: big picture, bike accident, emotional responses, emotions, feelings, life stinks, philosophy, recovery, relationships, stagnation

Video: The Power of Words – Choosing the Correct Ones

April 12, 2011 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

One of the main objectives behind this site is to help improve communication as I believe one of the biggest barriers we face to achieving our objectives is not being able to properly communicate. I don’t mean that to come out as we’re illiterate; more that we don’t tend to look at “the big picture.”

Most of communication is “below water;” it’s non-verbal – especially attitude. (One of my most popular presentations is about how attitude communicates.) However, there’s still a lot to be said for what is said.

This commercial video illustrates that beautifully.

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Filed Under: Asking for help, Inspiration, Motivation, Video Tagged With: attitude, big picture, communication, how, marketing, power of words, video

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