Half emply/half full

   Is the cup half empty?
   Is the cup half full?
   It is amazing how our preception can be changed by our attitude.
   Follow these advices and you can improve your life in 2013.
   Always remember that you are loved even when it doesn't seem like it.
   Don't let anything get you down, always bounce back up.

Set goals for your future and never settle for anything less.
Realise that there are others in the word with much bigger problems than you. Appreciate the good things in your life and be thankful for the time you have with your loved ones.
Spend more time with your family and friends.

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Self talk

Sometimes we develop the habit of self talk.  Is self talk an affirmative of our internal thought and action?

If we develop the habit of positive self talk, it will boost our confidence.  Self talk is also the practice of auto suggestion.  For example,  we can tell ourselves `I can handle the situation', `I can do it' or `I have an excellent memory.'  Auto suggestions alter our belief system by influencing our subconscious mind.  As our behaviour is a relection of our belief system, positive auto suggestions will help improve our behaviour and soon enough become a self fulfilling prophecy.

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Make a fresh start

It is the sixth day in year 2013.
It is not too late to make new year resolutions.

There are 4 rules to begin with
Rule 1: Make one resolution at a time
You have  to remain focus when making new year resolutions. It would be prudent to make one resolution at one time. You have to be very specific and tell yourself what are the end results that you wish to achieve.
If you start the New Year thinking, `I will lose weight, exercise four times a week, be a better person and make more money,' you will be overwhelmed and won't focus on anything.

Rule 2: Record it down
You have to keep track of your progress and in this way your goals won't be forgotten or changed.

Rule 3: Hold yourself accountable
You must be held accountable for our resolutions.  Designate a friend, a member or a coach to monitor your progress.

Rule 4: Be persistent
No goal will happen unless you keep working. 
This is where you need to use the third rule - have someone help you be accountable.

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Countdown

It is the time of the year again. 
The countdown begins.
It is also the time of the year when we reflect on our achievements, memorable moments and also our mistakes.  Did we learn from our mistakes and moving forward be a better person.

It is also the time of the year when we sit back and reflect.
It is also the time when we made our resolutions again.
Or it is another day in the year......

Something to think about.

Memorable day 121212

It is a memorable day, however it is nothing special about the day as it is like any ordinary day. While it is not a very auspicious date, many have choose this date for wedding merely because it is unique.  However since 121212 is on a week day, it is not very popular unlike 111111 as it fell on a Friday.  

The world enters a challenging period from now till 24 December.  While the world is not going to end, we should exercise caution as the date does not have good energy. It is best not to do anything auspicious such as start a business or get married with the energy of the moon.

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Littering

Singapore has increased the fine for littering.  A good move as it acts as a deterrent and it is what is needed to keep the city tidy.

Maybe we can take a cue from that so that our future generations can live in more congenial conditions.  We should shame the litterbugs because some of us only learn the hard way.  That is one way to keep Malaysia clean and green, but can we do it?  Littering is fast becoming a norm in Malaysian society and it is everywhere on the streets and many other public places. 

Will Malaysians learn from the lesson? Well, hopefully one day we will inclucate good habits as it will stay with us. 

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Obsession with straight A's

The UPSR results are out and as usual students with straight A's are getting all the attention.  Students who do not perform well are sidelined and looked down upon.  Children nowadays are subjected to tremendous pressure to do well academically.  Is it of great significance in the future of a child?  Does it mean when they do not perform well in the UPSR examination, their future is doomed?

Whenever examination results are out, the often asked question amoung parents is, `How many A's did your child get?'  I should said that children should enjoy their time in school as education is not only about academic results.  Also if everyone is to score all A's and become high flyers, does it mean everyone is CEO of Companies?  All become CEO and where are the workers?

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