Pieces of the puzzle

TODAY IS MY FAVOURITE DAY!

A simple and fun little metaphor I use in order to understand myself and others is to look upon people as pieces of a puzzle.

We are all connected - right? And every single piece is important to make up the complete picture. All pieces are unique. Each piece is perfect just the way it is. But all pieces do not fit together well. There are many resemblences between a puzzle and people ;o)

Try it! I have lots of fun when I use it, and it honestly makes it easier for me to understand when I run into someone that I don't go along well with: It is nobody's "fault" - it simply that we are pieces from different corners of the puzzle!

Carpe Diem,
/Tomas

Physiology matters

TODAY IS MY FAVOURITE DAY!

Having talked about language, which is an easy way to improve how you feel about yourself and life.

Physiology is also an "easy" way to stay in the positive. Try greeting yourself with a wide smile every morning when you look into the mirror. Regardless how you feel...

Think about your posture... you will feel the way you look and behave! Feel the "hook" attached to the centre of your chest, pulling you forward and upward!

If you feel tired try to open your eyes really wide!

Carpe Diem,
/Tomas

When talking to yourself

TODAY IS MY FAVOURITE DAY!

Be very careful what you say when talking to yourself. It is easy to make a disrespectful remark, like "how stupid I am"... Well: DON'T DO THAT!

Talk to yourself using empowering kind words! It will set yuorself in a positive openminded powerful state of mind, ready to take on any challenge!

If you don't show yourself respect how can you expect others to?

Carpe Diem,
/Tomas

Language!

TODAY IS MY FAVOURITE DAY!

I have learned from several events with Tony Robbins that "language" is a good and efficient way to control your own state. And in practice I have found that it actually works! It is so easy to implement.

Always use clear, distinct and positive language, also when talking to yourself and about yourself! Avoid disempowering, vague phrases like "I will try to..." "I would like to..." A straight and clear "I will do..." is much more powerful and communicates more certainty and decisiveness. Notice the different feeling when saying it in different ways.

This is quite simple to do, and you will notice that people listen to you in a different way. And most important: You will notice a difference in how you look upon yourself and feel about yourself!

Carpe Diem,
/Tomas

Happiness comes with age :)

Today is my favourite day!

I have noted that life only gets better and better as years go by!

I get wiser, more self-confident and more at peace with myself. I learn to handle difficulties and to accept things I cannot change. I learn that challenges are great opportunities to grow and become a better man. I learn that every minute is a precious gift to enjoy. I also learn to appreciate the "small" things in life: GOOD FRIENDS, a good meal, a nice walk, an extra hour of sleep, a shower, drinking water in the tap... there is so much to be grateful for!

It is easy to be happy if you just allow yourself to see and note all the miracles and beauty inside and outside yourself!

Carpe Diem,
/Tomas