Self Development

Reframing our Thoughts

Reframing our Thoughts

Reframing our Thoughts

Welcome to this week’s Podcast of Mini Miracles from Minor Moments on the topic of Reframing our Thoughts. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

We start by sharing the value of the Delight in Living Philosophy and how it can help.  Often we find wonderful solutions via money, people, and time through reframing. 

Thoughts about SCRIPTING and how we hear things.  Marketing uses scripting often.   We get phone calls that are scripted.   We don’t feel we are personally connected but rather have a feeling of being herded like cattle into a pen.  How do we reframe our thoughts so we are not feeling ignored? Just a few thoughts on that topic.  We all deserve and desire personal and authentic guidance.

Next, we discuss how expectations can work in our favor and also against us. Reframing our thoughts comes in many ways and through daily experiences.  People really want to be recognized and appreciated.  Linda shares an example of being in a waiting room and waiting for a blood test.

“Take the first step, it may put you on the escalator of success.”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Making Mistakes Can Be Good

Making Mistakes Can Be Good

Making Mistakes Can Be Good

Good morning.  Today I am talking about something that affects every single one of us  and that is mistakes. Making mistakes is a normal part of life.  We need to be responsible and face up to our mistakes as we hopefully learn along the way.  We don’t want to error in the same way over and over again.  The problem is that we often over criticize ourselves.  We see ourselves as failing and do not recognize all the good things we do.

So here are a couple of mistakes many people make. 1- Forgetting to put on our turning signals and then realizing it after the fact! 2- Finding the mail in our sun visor that we thought we mailed the week before. 3- Misplacing our keys and therefore running late. 4- Rushing and forgetting to turn off a light.  The list can go on and on.

Mistakes happen because we are not fully focused  or there is a problem on our minds.  In this sections we talk about a few simple mistakes that we make and offers steps to follow that may help.  Things like Minimizing screen time,  Focusing on exciting things like puppies, and reflecting on possible ways to keep moving. The last portion of the podcast talks about reframing behaviors.  What do you need to do to get to the next level.  How do you stay refreshed?  Who is your accountability person?

Take the first step, it may put you on the escalator of success.

Taking On New Roles to Find Joy

Taking On New Roles to Find Joy

Taking On New Roles to Find Joy

We all begin our roles upon birth.  We are instantly a child with an identity. We are given a name.   We may be the first in the family or one of many siblings, therefore, becoming a brother or sister.   Our roles keep developing and we either become good at what we do or we ignore the roles we are given.

             Siblings and Cousin roles here.

In this session of Taking on New Roles to Find Joy, you are called to think about and perhaps journal what gifts you have been given in these roles.  How does one role enhance and promote growth in another area of your life?

This is a Puppy that is learning her role in our family.

This is a great topic for the New Year.  Let your light shine.  Become the complete person God designed you to be and develop the relationships around you as well.  Listen to what you say and how you respond to others.

Remember when you take the first step it may put you on the escalator of success.

Joy Filled Goals

Joy Filled Goals

Joy Filled Goals

Angus Nelson is an executive coach for men.  I heard about him from a friend from Dallas.  Angus gave advice about getting help.  He said that we often spend  $20,000 to 55,000 on a car that lasts only a few years, but refuse to spend money on our own mental health.   Our mindsets are the most important thing we should attend to so that we are well and happier.

We all need a personal counselor or coach.   We all need people we can get direction and insight from professionals.  I am fortunate to have friends in these fields and love their insights.

Now what goals do you have in place?   Zig Ziglar talked about how to set goals.  Here is my interpretation of what he said.

Identify your goals.

Be specific and crystal clear on how you will measure your success.

Will it take a specific amount of time?

Do you need to measure it by the amount of money you’ll make?

Is it because of something ethical you have in mind?

He said we need to visualize the goal after it is attained.

Know the obstacles so when they come up you can put them aside for the sake of growth and advancement in your goals.

In the podcast I use the example of eating well.  Listen to this!

Do you need to learn something new or something that you need to update in the way of skills?

We also need to engage in relationships that will help us grow.  It may be a colleague, a family member, or your local coach.

Different times in our lives provide opportunities

Visualize

People in sports learn how to visualize.

What are you grateful for?   These are two questions that Linda begins asking.

Check out the podcast for all of them.

Frustrations Can Turn to Golden Opportunities

Frustrations Can Turn to Golden Opportunities

Frustrations Can Turn to Gold

This is just a brief synopsis of how a simple day  can get so mixed up and hurried.  Sometimes bad decisions can mess up our days or turn out to making them into a learning situation. We look back and see that good things really transpired.  Hope this weeks podcast helps you have a great day and in some way inspires you. Meet Pearl who is keeping Linda on her toes and very busy! 

Developing Resilience and Joy

Developing Resilience and Joy

Welcome to Podcast 222 which talks about resilience, moving forward, and staying connected.

Resilience

Developing resilience is really essential to being happy and moving forward.   Are you a happy person?  Why do some people have resilience and others don’t?  Learning to adapt to change and stay upbeat requires recognizing our attitudes and self-talk.  Are you able to toss all your old thoughts and replace them with up-to-date information?  Who do you hang around on a daily basis that is educated, wise, and happy?  Are they good mentors for you? Do you have hobbies and fun things to do not only when you are alone, but when you are with other people?

Kids entertain themselves and one another.

Watching children who are content and successful help us see things differently.  Watching children and well-balanced people are good examples of who can become mentors for us.   Kids create their own games; they find things to do.

Are you faith-filled and attending a worship service on a regular and frequent basis?  Faith-filled individuals are kind and peaceful. They know they cannot control everything.   They are also involved in many things.  They team up like kids on a teeter-totter who balance one another out.  Everybody has a cross to bear, but with teamwork and being with others we are able to walk through things.  We must not isolate. Staying connected is essential.  Avoid being isolated and get involved.  How do you do that?  Do you have hobbies?  Are you in a group at your local church?  Do you play tennis, golf, volleyball, or have a workout group?

Do you gather with friends on a regular basis?  Maybe they are neighbors who share a common boundary or share an interest in gardening.

Making a Bucket List

We all need to create a vision for doing more; for doing different things.   We learn to develop our thinking by doing different activities.  We make bucket lists.  Make your list and keep updating it.  Things like traveling and learning about other cultures. Learning to play an instrument or going into another profession.  Be visionary and list 50 things you want to do.  You won’t regret it.

 We learn by seeing people and how others have walked down the path you are walking down at the current time.   Sometimes we learn not to go in one direction, but to rather wait.  We need to trust others.   Linda shares in this podcast how she and her husband trusted a man called POPS.   Tony merely gave POPS a 20-dollar bill and he kept a promise to them that ended up changing their lives.

Give yourself space.  Keep your thinking open.  Ask yourself many questions.  Decide how you want to spend your money. and your time on earth.   Who do you have to connect with?  How can I figure things out?  Where do I get the information I need?   What do you need to investigate?

What Things Are Changing Around You?

Are you reconnecting with other people after these Covid years?  We all need to help one another feel essential again.  We need to celebrate the good times and divide the negative moments.  We need to see the kids as they gather and play together.  The times when they go places together.

Remember that asking is wisdom, not weakness. 

“Take the first step, it may put you on the Escalator of Success!”  Linda Gullo

Adapting to Change

Adapting to Change

 What pathway are you taking?

What direction do you want to go in in life?   Do you need to learn something new?  Linda shares how food poisoning changed her thinking this week.  What road do you have to take to go forward in your work or with personal issues?

What do you take for granted?

Do you take things for granted?   Linda’s mom did not drive so she learned how normal it was to walk more when she was a kid and how her mom accommodated her needs of being a homemaker.  Exercise can become a natural part of our lives.  Think of ways to move more and incorporate it into your life.

How are you Adapting to Change?

Constantly we are all making decisions.  How are you getting chores done?   When do you schedule things?  Are there days that are just overwhelming?  Caring for our family needs or our jobs change by the moment and challenges us to keep on top of everything.   Where are you getting support?

Mini Miracles from Minor Moments

We are richly blessed with Mini Miracles and do not even realize it.  A new store opened next to our Office Mart that saved me a trip across town.   A simple mini miracle that saved me time and energy.  

Decision Making

What triggered you to make the last purchase?  Was it a commercial on QVC?  Was it a food item you saw on TV?  Are you comparing yourself to a neighbor?  Where do you go for insights? Linda gives us a few ideas.  

Feel free to join us on Saturday for BRAINSTORMING at 9 am in the Delight in Living, Ltd. Office.   It is a great group to help clarify your thinking.   Call to register at 815-459-5161 or text linda@delightinliving.com.

Balancing a Happy Life

Balancing a Happy Life

Balancing a Happy Life

Balancing a happy life takes time and effort.  Perhaps you are trying to reorganize and keep in check the things that are most important to you.  These may be things at work,  times with the family, and/or personal objectives like your health.

Maintaining balance in a variety of places.

Keeping up with the times is essential.  Many of us are now going out to restaurants and meeting up with others.  This interaction is so needed.  We are all trying to balance expenses, maintain the property, and keep ourselves up-to-date.  What are you trying to balance?

1-  Seeing others on a regular basis?

2- Self-care includes taking care of our skin, our diets, and exercise.

3-  Are you consistent with reading, working, and completing projects?

4-  How are you adapting to tech changes?

One can eliminate stress by being organized.

Linda talks about organizing her pantry.  This came up in a conversation with a friend who needed to put things in some order.  Here she shares a few tips she has found useful.  She then talks about the office.  Being organized helps us do things in a timely manner and also allows our minds to function better. 

What brings you joy?

Now, this may sound silly, but many people can’t figure out the answer to what brings them joy. They may not have created hobbies or put some aside.  That is often due to other things that have taken our attention.  I used to sew a great deal.  My focus has been on business and on other issues.   Now I have brought it back into my life.  

Feel free to connect with Linda on a regular basis to office topic suggestions, join in the Winner’s Circle Mastermind, or join in the upcoming Brainstorming Group on Saturdays at 10 am.   Call 815-459-5161 or contact Linda by email.

Questions to Answer

Questions to Answer

Questions to Answer

Welcome to Mini Miracles from Minor Moments on this bright, shining day in July.  Today Linda has a series of questions to ask you. Questions to help you live a happier lifestyle and stay connected with others.

If you are a reader, what are you reading?   If you are not a reader, who or what supplies your news, insights, and daily needs?  Linda reports on recent books she is reading.

Where are you going this summer for a break?   Are you taking a vacation?  Looking to visit with family, friends, or business acquaintances?   Are you flying or driving? Are you taking a one-day break? Travels to Portugal on a trip in 2013 helped us develop cultural moments and see great architecture!

How do you set margins in your life? Things that are fruitful,  control your life, and provide a variety help us thrive. What kind of hospitality to give to others, but forget to give yourself?  Check out this podcast!

Asking for help is WISDOM, not weakness!

Feel Wonderful & Recognize You are a Leader!

Feel Wonderful & Recognize You are a Leader!

 

Being a Leader is something YOU are Doing!  

Did you realize that you are a Leader?  Well you are if you are a boss, a parent, a teacher, a writer, an example to someone.  

Now we all need to follow well in order to encourage others.

What are your skills?  

Who has taught you well?  

What peers have helped you?  

What activates you to be better?  

We all need to continue learning and growing.

Helpful people are waiting to serve you.  Historians teach us by how they functioned and succeeded.  Read about people who once developed good habits.

Even Fictional Characters are Leaders, how do you compare?

Adapting and Carrying Through Projects

What are you balancing in your life?  Are there medical issues?  A business you run or contribute to on a daily basis?  Are you a parent, grandparent, or teacher?

Health, business, and development is ongoing, but we need to learn to like ourselves.   Appreciate yourself and make time to play! 

Develop yourself by watching children and how naturally they express themselves. Duplicate some of their habitats, laugh, and have fun.  

  • Find a new hobby.
  • Try something new.
  • Toss away fear.
  • Envision what you want.
  • Listen to tapes or recordings.
  • Master Good habits.
  • Find new purposes.
  • Mentor for someone you love.
  • Engage with people you value.

Be Grateful and Be Thankful for others.  Lift yourself Up by taking time to pray, read, and volunteer!

Get out of a funk by dressing colorfully.  It may be a good time to check your wardrobe and make sure it has a joyful selection of colorful items.

Surround yourself with Color!

Complete something you have started.

We are here for you. Call us if you like some individual care.  We are here to make you happier and listen to you. This podcast is on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, and here at www.lindagullo.com

Take the next step, it may put you on the escalator of success.