I need a lift

A male colleague who drives me to and from work everyday is having some issues.  He finds that at this point in his life that he should be in a better place, with regards to his work and his finances.  Reality is, he's way down under.

 

And depression sets in, he says, as he thinks about these. 

 

He voiced out these things to me during the ride.  I just sat there and listened to him speak of his frustrations on life, on his self as a provider, on his career which has become stagnant for a number of years now...

 

There was nothing I could say that might lift up his spirit.  There was nothing I could say to boost his morale.  Because I felt he was saying things I could not verbalize to myself.  What he said were the exact same things I am experiencing.  How can you lift someone else when you yourself are heavily burdened?  I just sat there and listened.  I guess that was just what he needed.

 

But the good thing is, he sees hope, he is aware that he needs to do something and not just sit around and wait for things to happen.  He saw an opportunity which he knows will carry him through his crisis.  He knows he needs to do something.  He has many reasons to fight and win his battles.

 

It's good that the monologue ended on a positive note before I got off the car.  There's still some positivity left in that man.  And without him knowing it, he lifted my spirits up.

 

 

 

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Still on Positive Thoughts

I did not finish my Positive Thoughts Challenge.

 

I have only gone up to day Two, when it's supposed to be up to seven days.

 

Well, all the positivity I can think of and share with everyone else I have already compressed in two days.

 

Aside from the fact that the people I nominated (I think) never took on the challenge, I ran out of people to nominate!

 

But more than anyone else, the posts I created are for me - to keep me afloat, to keep my hopes up, to hold on and never give up on my goals.

 

I still have a lot to do, still have a long way to go.  So thinking of these positive thoughts give me the strength and the will to stay focused and overcome my fears.  Yes, I still have some.

 

In my business, it's very important that I keep my positivity because there are lots of rejections, negativities and indifferences encountered.  So I always think of reasons to be happy and smile about.

 

And that's the key.  Fill your mind with happy thoughts and withdraw some when you need some.

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/7-ways-to-maintain-a-positive-attitude/

 

 

 

 

Something borrowed

Been to the first anniversary of my networking company in Dubai.  It was a formal affair so naturally, we were in gowns.

 

Fortunately, I have friends from whom I can borrow stuff because I decided to come at the last minute.  And how I love that slit!

 

 

 

Day 2 Positive Thoughts Challenge

 



CHOOSE

 

Our life is made up of choices.  From what time we want to get up in the morning, what food to eat for breakfast, and even what mood to wear throughout the day. So choose what type of day you want to have.  The choice is all yours. 

 

Choose to be happy.

 

DECIDE

 

When you decide on something, stick to it.  Especially when it comes to your choice of being happy.  There's no perfect day.  Just be happy with it's imperfections.

 

STAY

 

Stay happy.  Stress will just make you ugly. 

 

 

My Fave TV Series

I don't know him.  All I know is that he's a detective of Scotland Yard with Dr. Watson as his sidekick.  And the famous line "Elementary my dear Watson!" 

I have never read a comic strip of his adventure (or maybe I have...how come I know that famous line?).  Yeah, maybe I did, maybe it was so long ago I don't remember any storyline at all.

 

Then came a recommendation from my son to watch the series.  It's a modern-day Sherlock making use of today's technology to solve crimes and of course, the forever help and perspective of Dr. Watson. 

 

I got hooked on the first episode so I downloaded the full three seasons and watched an episode a day.  An episode lasts for an hour and a half, much like a movie.  That's why there are only three per season.  I always look forward to getting the day done so I can watch another episode at night in the comfort of my bed.

 

Sad to say, tonight will be my last episode.  I don't know yet when it will be aired again.

 

Guess I'll just have to wait.  Just like how I'm waiting for "The Voice" and "Walking Dead". 

 

 

 

Day 1 Positive Thoughts Challenge

KEEP SMILING!

No matter how you feel, no matter what you are going through, no matter where you are, keep smiling!



You never know who needs it most. You never know what a smile can do.  

So keep wearing that smile and give it away to everyone. :)

KEEP TRYING!

Even when circumstances seem to pull you down, just keep moving forward.  Your true strength will come out when you are tested the most. 

Sabi nga, PUSH mo yan 'teh!

KEEP BELIEVING!

Set your mind on your goal.  Visualize your dream.  Believe that you can make it happen. 

Pray.  Simply believe.

A New Challenge

Recently, there has been a challenge which went viral on the net, Facebook especially, about ALS awareness.  It's a challenge where people are made to pour ice-filled water on themselves and donate $$$ to the research on ALS cure.  Then they challenge their friends to do the same.  Last time I look, the challenge has raised more than 90M dollars!  What a fun way to raise awareness and funds for a worthy cause.

Then came another one in FB, among my friends especially.  I don't know who started this but right now, I am nominated.  And this is how it goes:

I need to put three inspiring and positive posts on my FB wall for seven days, and I nominate three friends each day to do the same!

I think this is an incredible way to inspire others that's why I accepted the challenge!

I think this is also what prompted me to go back to my blog.  I will post them here first before FB, because this is where I let my mind wander freely without fear of judgment and ridicule.

So, off I go to my first positive thought for today! See you on my next post!

On and Off

How many times have I done this?

Sometimes it takes so much time before I get back to my blog.  I get preoccupied with some other things.

My last post was about a job interview and it happened a long time ago I completely forgot which company it was as I am writing this blog!  So you guessed it right.. I didn't get it.

And there has been one other call since then but sad to say, we did not agree on the package.  I cannot lower my package because I know how much I am worth! :)  It's their loss ha ha!!

Anyway, there's one more email I received from an HR executive in Doha but when she tried to phone me, I was on the phone with a friend!  Talk about timing!  I don't know if she'll call again.  But I am not very optimistic about new jobs right now.  

My favorite boss was recently terminated from our company and I really felt bad.  Since he left, i felt like I am in limbo.  It dawned on me that all my work depended on him!  Since his replacement came, he has not oriented us yet on our new roles.  That's why i have a lot of time in my hands right now.

I ask forgiveness from my company for using my company time in some other things  he he...at least until my new boss hands me down things to do!!

I just pray that he realizes that I can help him and that he needs me. :)