Alice

Notes on how to be happier. Every day.

1. NEGATIVE VISUALIZATION.

What's the worst that could happen? Put things in perspective - most likely you are over-dramatizing.

2.THE "AS IF" THEORY.

 If you want to achieve a quality, act as if you already achieved that. "Smile and the world smiles with you!"

3. MAKE IT A TREAT

If you deny yourself a luxury once in a while, you stop taking it for granted and feel more happiness over it when you finally GET it! (Also boosts your self control!)

4. LIVE IN THE PRESENT.

Stop worrying about things that are out of  your control (such as past memories and future fears) and start noticing the things around you NOW - take joy from what you CAN change. It's a much better use of your attention and energy.

5. IT'S OK TO STUMBLE.

Self-criticism is correalated to low motivation and low self control. On the other hand, self compassion makes us able to learn from our mistakes and helps us understand that nobody is immune to failure. Forgive yourself and move on - you will be a happier person for it.

Watch the original video yourself

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"Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.." by Walt Disney

"And Tiggers can't climb downwards, 

because their tails get in the way, 

only upwards, and Tigger forgot about that when we started, 

and he's only just remembered. 

So we've got to stay here for ever and ever - unless we go higher...", said Roo to Piglet.

A different perspective on reality

Russel Brand:

One's reality is a result of their intention and attention.

 Reality is what we can apportion through the limited instruments of the senses.

Consciousness is an amorphous and expanding entity. If we allow our cosnciousness to be prohibited by our senses, prescribed by our senses, living the realm of these five apertures is our reality. But reality is limitless, space is infinite, time eternal. The idea of self and reality are temporary illusions.

Technically speaking we are just atoms endowed with consciousness for the merest moments in infinite space. We are by nature spiritual beings - if we don't have access to spirituality,

 we suffer as individuals and society suffers.We are all basically the same as one another, we are all connected to each other and we all have a collective responsibility.

In essence, people are good - whenever there is a disaster, our natural instinct is to help each other. anyone that galvanizes people, brings people together and points people toward the better aspects of our nature and helps us to overcome our basic things like fear and desire - these people are worthy heroes. Rather than the low vibrational frequency heroes that are nominated today 

and who make us concentrate on dark stuff.

Our goal as modern human beings should be to look beyond the superficial and not to forget what really is important; it's time to aim for a higher level of consciousness. Take responsibility.

Wouldn't we all prefer to live in a culture which didnt't stimulate, encourage and celebrate the most negative aspects of our species - selfishness, lustfulness, greed, egotism, ignorance etc?

Love, compassion, tolerance.

Giving an Awesome Speech

"The beginning 
is the most important part of the work."—Plato

 How to start an awesome speech

When we speak, we have about 60 seconds to capture our audience's attention, establish credibility, orient them to our topic, and motivate them to listen.

If you waste those precious opening seconds with a joke, an agenda, an apology, housekeeping details, a string of thank-yous, or a rambling pointless paragraph littered with "ums" and "uhs," your audience's minds are likely to drift, and you may not get them back.

 You, your message, and your audience deserve much more. 

You need to put the art in the start, the most important part of the work.

1. Tell a captivating story. 

As humans, we're hard-wired to enjoy and learn from stories. From bedtime stories and campfires, to Broadway theaters and boardrooms — heroes, villains, conflict, plots, dialogue, and lessons learned draw us in, remind us of our own lives, and hold our attention." You can tell a story about yourself or another person who the audience can learn from. "Another option: tell a fable, wisdom tale, historic event, or anecdote. The idea is, start with a brief 60- to 90-second narrative that launches your speech and captivates your listeners, and make sure the story encapsulates the key point of your message.

2. Ask a rhetorical thought-provoking question. 

When crafted and delivered well, rhetorical questions influence an audience to believe in the position of the speaker.

3. State a shocking statistic or headline. 

The impact of a bold claim ideally persuades the audience to listen and respond positively to your recommendation and next steps.

4. Use a powerful quote. 

Employ the wise words of a well-known person because the name allows you to tap into his or her credibility, likeability, and notoriety.

5. Show a gripping photo. 

Use photos instead of text, when possible. A quality photo adds aesthetic appeal, increases comprehension, engages the audience's imagination, and makes the message more memorable. Don't forget visual metaphores.

6. Use a prop or a creative visual aid. 

A prop is a magnetic tool that hooks your audience and keeps them watching — or listening. It can also be used to emphasise your point. Think about how you could use items like a big wall clock, a colorful gift bag, juggling balls, a deck of cards, a bunch of carrots, or another prop, to introduce your topic, captivate the audience, inject humor, and drive home your message.

7. Play a short video. 

The drama, people, pictures, sound, feeling - videos evoke emotional responses.

Optimism makes sense!

Optimism is often dismissed as false hope. But there is also false hopelessness. Optimism isn't a passive expectation that things will get better. It's a conviction that we CAN make things better and that we shouldn't look away or lose all hope. Even in dire situations, optimism can fuel innovation and lead to new tools to eliminate suffering. Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.

A pessimist sees difficulties in opportunities, an optimist sees opportunities in difficulties. Optimism is the tool that helps you to get up after you have fallen and keeps you moving towards the life you were meant to have.

Optimism is a happiness magnet. 

If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.

Optimists enjoy life's experiences twice - first in the anticipation, and then when they acctually arrive.

Optimism is not being naively convinced that things will be ok... because they might not be ok. Rather, optimism is knowing that YOU will be ok, no matter what. No matter what happens, the sun will rise again tomorrow and life goes on. Every day is a new oportunity.

Big things start from a single spark of courage.

Dare to dream.

Left and Right

   Which one are you?

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“I am the left brain. I am a scientist. A mathematician. I love the familiar. I categorize. 

I am accurate. Linear. Analytical. Strategic. I am practical. Always in control. A master of words and language. Realistic. I calculate equations and play with numbers.

 I am order. I am logic. I know exactly who I am.” 

  .....

“I am the right brain. I AM creativity. A FREE spirit. I am passion. Yearning. 

Sensuality.I am the sound of roaring laughter. I am  T A S T E. 
The feeling of sand beneath bare feet. I am movement. Vivid colors. 

I am the URGE to paint on an empty canvas. I am bound less imagination. Art. 
Poetry. I sense. I feel. I am everything I 
wanted to be.”

    .....