10/30/2002 09:26:25 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
"Winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream." - Dallas Cowboys tailback Emmitt James Smith III

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How is your Stress Level?
|||83770466|||10/29/2002 12:55:44 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
One of my friends is sick today. She spent so much time caring for her son while he was sick and worrying that she ended up sicker than he is. Learn to take care of yourself. And here are 50 gifts to myself. Even the Bible says it is ok to Take care of yourself.
|||83726245|||10/28/2002 09:43:38 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
What are you focusing on today? Are you thinking of all the things you hate to do, but have to today? Or are you thinking about the things you want to do, that make your life joyful? How much energy we have has a lot to do with what you are thinking about. Notice today how your thoughts affect your energy level. Here's a website for simple pleasures
|||83663009|||10/25/2002 04:18:49 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
I heard this the other day, "Perfect is for another world." Don't let perfectionism ruin this day.
|||83522424|||10/23/2002 09:58:38 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
Are you ready to greet the day with enthusiasm and optimism? To get a lift visit Gratefullness.org and read quotes, essays, gratefulness in what you hear, and poetry.
|||83404661|||10/22/2002 11:19:45 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
"Four things for success:Work and pray, think and believe."

-Dr. Norman Vincent Peale



I have been reading "Stay Alive All Your Life", a book by Norman Vincent Peale. Originally it was published in 1957. He is best known for his bestseller "The Power of Positive Thinking." No he doesn't say think positive thoughts and you can have the world. He says start believing you can with God's help if your goals are spiritually sound, have faith it will happen and work really hard. The book is chock full of stories of people getting out of the pit onto a path of success. Very inspiring.



"Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure." -Peale



Biography of Norman Vincent Peale

A Tribute to Norman Vincent Peale Biography and notes from some of his books

Quotes by Norman Vincent Peale

Books by Norman Vincent Peale


Daily Celebrations, get to know famous people, holidays, and more because "life is a celebration of passionate colors"


'People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.' -Peale

|||83354397|||10/21/2002 09:15:31 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
Have you thought of costumes for the kids yet? My Halloween page has lots of costume links.
|||83294963|||10/20/2002 12:24:28 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
How balanced are you? Take this test for The Sphere of Life

Are you trying to get back into an exercise habit? Get with the Program

Now is the time to plan for Christmas. Or if you prefer to plan Christmas all year long. Here are 63 gifts for under $10. Read about the $100 Christmas. How about some free stocking stuffers? And for decorating ideas try 101 tips to decorate for the holidays.
|||83254209|||10/17/2002 01:29:31 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
Today I was able to do some volunteering at church. I was helping with some paperwork for our overwhelmed new children's ministry director. What kinds of things are you passionate about? Anywhere you would love to volunteer but haven't yet? Volunteer Match is a great site that can hook you up with local agencies.

I have also been busy working on an e-course. The topic is learning to simplify your life. The goal is to have the course ready by November.
|||83126086|||10/16/2002 09:57:07 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." -Malcome S. Forbes

Do you want to learn something new? Self-University has a list of links from anything you might want to learn. Education should last long past school. I was especially fascinated with the philosophers.

Last night we melted caramel to make caramel apples. What are you doing to celebrate the season?
|||83060751|||10/15/2002 09:56:33 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
Do not care overly much for wealth or power or fame, or one day you will meet someone who cares for none of these things, and you will realize how poor you have become.

Rudyard Kipling
|||83013560|||10/15/2002 08:59:48 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
Quote of the day: "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of
our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
-Melody Beattie

I managed to get in two of my "twenty things I enjoy" yesterday. After the kids' homework time we went to the park. I practiced some soccer with my son, then the kids and I swung on the swings. Later, I read while the kids continued their running around.
|||83011580|||10/14/2002 11:05:17 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast-you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." -Eddie Cantor

I am working through The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I am on week 2 and one of the assignments is to list 20 things you enjoy doing. Then plan to do at least one this week. I thought that was a great idea for anyone. Here is my list:
1. Reading
2. Going the the library and bookstores
3. Singing and listening to music
4. Dancing
5. Scrapbooking
6. Genealogy
7. Hiking
8. Biking
9. Playing board games and Boggle
10. Swimming or relaxing in a Jacuzzi
11. Surfing the web
12. Writing
13. Watching movies
14. Going for walks
15. Going to the beach
16. Visiting museums and art galleries
17. Playing with my cat
18. Going out to lunch with friends
19. Playing the piano or keyboard
20. Swinging at the park
|||82966271|||10/13/2002 06:26:29 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
I try to take every Sunday off to renew my spirit. This board has lots of ideas for Refreshing Your Spirit at Home

|||82935678|||10/11/2002 11:29:14 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
Good morning. It is going to be a fantastic day! Last night my husband said it was too nice of a day to miss. So, after the kids got their homework done we drove down to a forest with a creek to walk to trails. The air was so fresh. We were the only ones there. When we stopped, we heard nothing but birds, breeze, and squirrels. I am so glad we didn't miss that day by a to-do list.

I found an excellent phrase in a book I was reading last night. "The fact is I must have been put on earth to succeed. I don't have to apologize to anyone for being a success, or for trying to succeed, since I have an obligation, a responsibility, to use my abilities to the fullest." -Keith DeGreen in his book Creating a Successful Environment. He goes on to say do you really believe we were put here to fail? Now this success is not necessarily making lots of money and having prestige. Being successful is about using your gifts and creating a life you love living. One that only you can live.

On another note, on a message board someone was requesting information on how to get more energy. This is my reply: One way is by quitting my procrastination. I am noticing a lot more energy if I do things instead of thinking about them for weeks or months, then do them.

Another thing is put low energy and high energy things together. If I have to go on an errand I hate, I can stop by the bookstore to recharge. Or mopping can be followed by novel reading.

Doing the opposite of what I am doing also helps my energy. If I am at my desk for awhile- walking, dancing, or cleaning can energize. If I have been working really hard on a physical project, then I can relax by reading or checking e-mail.

More energy tips: Drink lots of water
Take deep breaths
Visualize great outcomes
Step outside or at least look out a window
Keep the TV off till evening
Flowers around the house or other things I like to look at
Make sure I am eating
Playing a song on the piano

What creates energy for you?


|||82844759|||10/10/2002 11:37:33 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
I was researching emotional intelligence today. Here is a scholarly page on Emotional Intelligence

How emotionally intelligent are you? Take the EQ test


A brief "funderstanding" of Emotional Intelligence


This portal site will take you to many emotioanl intelligence sites: http://www.eq.org/

|||82795031|||10/09/2002 09:35:53 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
"To live the creative life,we must lose our fear of being wrong." - Joseph Chilton Pearce


An article at Top Achievement refutes the use of affirmations, instead replacing it with the concept of power words.

|||82738279|||10/08/2002 11:11:40 AM|||Beth Dargis|||
STEP BY STEP, I HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE ALL THAT IS NOT WORKING IN MY LIFE. From Susan Jeffers Affirmation a Day page. Every day a new affirmation is put up for you to say, to help put you in a better mind-set.

Did you do your exercise for the day. I just completed a wonderful yoga session at home.


|||82690977|||10/07/2002 02:23:51 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
I love Comfort Queen.com. Jennifer Louden's site has excellent information on self-nurturing, yet with an emphasis on avoiding "shadow comforts" like mindless TV watching and eating junk food. Here are some favorite articles:


Morning Rituals

Silence

Going for Less

The Time of Your Life

Brain Clutter

Focus on Focus


And one I wrote: Cat Meditation

|||82647169|||10/07/2002 02:04:40 PM|||Beth Dargis|||
I am beginning this blog to share with you personal development news and sites. I think we all have potential we don't even come close to. I'd hate to think my life wasn't lived the best it could.
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