Category: growth

Talk to yourself…

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I love this from the book: Authentic Happiness (find it here on Amazon).

It is so true, that when others speak to us harshly or criticize us, we arm ourselves with retort to defend.

But when we speak that way to ourselves (which happens all the time), we fail to rebuke.

A friend, and fellow doctor said this once at a speech (I quoted him in my book, Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life) “If you heard someone talking to your spouse the way you talk to yourself, you’d kick their ass.”-Dr. Brent Hendon.

Ain’t that the truth?

We constantly chide ourselves and hold ourselves down. 

Constructive criticism is one thing, but change that “Con” to “De” and all we do is tear ourselves apart.

Start noticing the negative things you say to yourself, act as if someone else is saying them, and then prepare to fight back.

You are worthy!

-Happy Monday!

-Dr. Lindeman

Inspiration or motivation?

We need both inspiration and motivation to fulfill our goals.

Inspiration is the coal-fire, slow burn, our “why” that fuels our drive.

Motivation on the other hand is like a bonfire, strong push to create a change quickly, to push us forward.

The key difference is that if we only focus on motivation, it will burn strong, but then burn out (new years resolutions are a great example of this fact).

We need the slow, steady burn of inspiration to fuel our motivational bursts to truly get us to where we want to go.

Burn on my friends!

-Dr Lindeman

Contribute to your happiness by contributing to others

When we contribute, give, show compassion to others, we actually change our internal chemistry for the better.

The act of giving creates a ple thora of positive/feel good hormones to be released in our own bodies as well as in those of the receiver.

So when you give to others, you give to yourself 🙂

Happy Monday!

-Dr Lindeman

P.S. If you would like some more inspiration, check out my book “Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life” on Amazon 😀

NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER…

“YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER THAT RESIDES WITHIN YOU FOR THE SECURITY YOU ALREADY HAVE.”- JORDAN PRESTON

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Strive.

Reach.

Improve.

Be better.

Don’t let your current “comfort” hold back your better self.

We should always be grateful for where we are in life, but at the same time, we should push ourselves to improve… not just for our sakes, but for the betterment of the entire world :).

Have a terrific Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

P.S. If you want to read more about forging your life, check out my book on Amazon “Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life.”

PASSION IS THE RESULT

“WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T UNDERSTAND IS THAT PASSION IS THE RESULT OF ACTION, NOT THE CAUSE OF IT.”-Mark Manson

 

Too often, we sit back, searching for our passion to drive us.

In reality, when we get a spark, and ignite into action, we will find our passion rekindled.

Get busy doing something, start small, a small nudge of creativity can lead to a big push of passion!

Happy Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

P.S. If you are looking for more inspiration, check out my book, Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life on Amazon!

Be happy, Spread happy :-)

I love this from the book “Never Lose a Customer Again” by Joey Coleman.

This can be applied to all walks of life, however.

When we try to create remarkable experiences (in our jobs, at the grocery store, to our neighbors, etc) we increase our own happiness and spread joy to others.

We always have a way to make any situation just a little bit happier.

Choose happy, be happy, spread happy 🙂

Happy Monday!

-Dr. Lindeman