NEW DAY NEW LESSON » Archive for December 2010
Go With Your Gut
Over the years I have learned to trust my gut feeling as to what it is that I want, what I think is right and what it is I want to do. Along with learning to trust my gut instinct and identifying my true feelings, I have also developed a “grown up” attitude to help me decide to whether or not to act upon that gut instinct. There are times in my life when even when … Read entire article »
Filed under: Emotions, Lesson of the Day
The Way You Ask A Question Makes All The Difference
Questions. Pesty little things. They make you dig deep. They make you think. They can also make you feel really good or they can make you feel really bad. Have you ever wondered why this was so? It has to do with the way you ask the question. I am not talking even about your tone of voice. What I am referring to is whether or not the question was phrased in a positive or negative way. When you … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Emotions, Lesson of the Day
Do Unto Yourself As You Do Unto Others
Since I started working in Oncology I feel like I have been having certain conversations over and over. It’s kind of a feeling of Deja Vu. Different women, different days, same theme. So what topic keeps rearing its head? How much these women have done for others over the years and how little time and thought they devoted to themselves. And even when they devoted time and thought to themselves, others almost always came first. So why … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Every Situation Is An Opportunity
We have two ways of living our lives. We can live a reactive life or proactive life. If we are reactive, we are at the mercy of the things happening to us. We blame circumstances, conditions or conditioning for our behaviour. Don’t misunderstand. It’s not that proactive people aren’t influenced by things happening to them. They can be hurt and they can feel sadness. The difference is in how proactive people decide to respond. Even when difficult … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day
Dirty Laundry Multiplies When You Turn Your Back
My dirty laundry is breeding. I didn’t even know laundry could do that. I have been really diligent, making sure I do AT LEAST one load of wash a day. (And I have a huge machine.) And yet, this seven person household is making dirty laundry faster than I can launder it. I can have all the bins empty and I turn around, come back to the laundry room and find this. What the heck????? Where did all of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Parenting
Be Vocal About Your Values
Values are deeply held beliefs that guide us in what is wrong or right. Values give us direction in life. They also give us a clue as to when we are living our lives in disharmony to our values. When you feel dissatisfaction in an area of your life, if you look closely, you will see that there is something going on at odds with your personal values. Why are values so important? Knowing your values will help … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, communication, Lesson of the Day
For Love Of Your Kids, You Do Things You Don’t Really Want To Do
Kids. What is it about unconditional love that makes you do things you would really rather not do? I am not just talking about things like waking up in middle of the night to take your toddler to the bathroom, or cleaning up vomit, or driving your soldier boy to the meet-up point before the crack of dawn or countless other things like that. I am talking about things you really really don’t want to do, especially when … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Lesson of the Day
Don’t Let The Little Things Get To You
Don’t let the little things get to you. It is not worth it. I am sure I have written something along similar lines, probably more than once, but it really is an important point so what the heck. When it’s been a day you probably should have stayed in bed things are not going your way, remember that the only thing you really have control over is the way you react to things that happen to and around … Read entire article »
Filed under: Emotions, Lesson of the Day
There Is No Such Thing As A Wasted Day
I guess I am more sensitive to certain phrases lately. Recently, I have heard quite a few people say things like “Well, that was a waste of a day.” I disagree. I don’t think there is such a thing as a wasted day. Sure there are lots of days when we don’t get a heck of a lot done. Yet, I don’t think that it would be a true statement to call them wasted days. In my … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Inspiration Is Unique To Each Person
We are all inspired by different things. Everyone’s perception of the the world is distinct and everyone draws inspiration in their own unique way. That’s why we all create beauty in different ways. Each of life’s wonders and daily grinds, are viewed through eyes, one of a kind. What is a stumbling block for one, might be a catalyst or blessing for some. — There are those who like to learn from others, and those who only their own opinions weigh. There are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Poetry
Sometimes Peoples’ Thought Processes Will Be Beyond Your Comprehension
I have a funny feeling that after reading the title of this post, most of the men probably just said duhhhhh! I know that even after twenty one plus years of marriage, my husband is still often confounded by my thought process and how I get from A to D without cluing him in on B and C. But really, this post is not about my bizarre brain trails me. The other day I was in a local … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day
Tragedy Brings People And Nations Together
Israel is in the midst of a national catastrophe. The fire that has been blazing in the area of the Carmel (near Haifa) since yesterday has thus far claimed 41 lives. 15, been evacuated from their homes, many have lost their homes, hundreds of acres have been burned, scores have been injured and the flames are still burning. And even in the midst of this tragedy, we can catch a glimpse of the positive. Amid … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Life Happens
Suprisingly At Times, Life Goes On. It Doesn’t Stop
After a person has been through something traumatic, you often hear from them about how they felt as things were unfolding. So many times I have heard people tell me how they couldn’t understand how the world was continuing on like normal while their world was falling apart. I have been sitting here watching the news of the fire in the Carmel area of Israel and of the approximately forty casualties. The pictures and stories are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Death, Emotions, Lesson of the Day, Life Happens
Doing Is Just As Important As Doing It Perfectly
I think that we all strive to do things the best that we can. That striving is also something that cripples many of us. When perfectionism starts to set in and we keep improving until we give up, or keep procrastinating because we know we cannot realistically stand up to our own expectations, we have defeated the purpose. So in essence, often, doing is just as important as doing it perfectly. Why did I add in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Perfectionism, Work
An End Is But A Beginning
As anyone who knows me will attest to, I am very much a believer that all things happen for a reason and things work out for the best. Three days ago, I closed the door on fifteen years as an ER nurse. Today, I open a new door as an oncology nurse. Starting from scratch at something new is never easy, but I am confident in my abilities. An end is not the end the end is but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Life Happens, Poetry, Work
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