Creating a Happier Life
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Creating a Happier Life
In today’s short 20-minute podcast of Mini Miracles from Minor Moments with Linda Gullo, the discussion revolves around having a happier life. How does one do that? It begins with a new philosophy of creating variety in your life. Creating a happier life is easier than you think!
Variety can become a key to happiness in the foods you eat, in the people you involve yourself with, and the hobbies you create. It involves a new revolving mindset to develop a healthy mindset in times of change in your life. As we age new ideas and thoughts come to mind. We learn from the moment of birth and continue to evolve until old age. We are changing along the way due to cultural changes and the environment in which we live.
Now is the time to hear some simple ideas that may guide you into a happier state of mind. Enjoy this week’s podcast called Creating a Happier Life.
“Take the next step forward, it may put you on the escalator of success.”
Distractions 101 – Trying to Avoid Them!
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Are you easily distracted?
Pearl turned 1 and she can be a distraction!
What gets in your way of accomplishing work?
Is it seeing something in the yard that needs attention? Like this Snowball bush!
How might being aware of distractions help you?
At this time of the year, there are surprise parties, work issues, phone calls, pets, road construction, and other deterrents. Hope you recognize and can avoid some of the pitfalls!
“Take the first step, it may put you on the escalator of success.”
Changes in Family Dynamics
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Changes in Family Dynamics
Changes in the dynamics of families are always evolving as each person grows. Some family members may be taking on new careers. Members are moving to different areas of the country. Commitments and expectations of one another change. Being aware of that is healthy even if the family appears to be going in a negative direction. The changes allow us to grow and adapt. Instead of wondering what is next, we need to move forward with joy and pray that each person will develop fully. Join us as we talk about the opportunities for growth.
Stories
The first step in resolving an issue may be awkward!
Here Linda shares several little stories that hopefully will encourage you to ask for help.libsyn
Seeking confirmation!
Problems are problems, but they open opportunities to grow, reshape our thinking, and allow us to be more understanding of those around us. When things go astray, what can you give away? What insight have you obtained that allows you to be more empathetic? Who can you turn to for insight? Can you find humor in the midst of the conflicts and changes?
We all have limitations and issues. Many are limitations in how we think. Will you ask for assistance? Will you search out others who you may help? Are you seeking confirmation like Pearl is doing here?
Take the first step forward, it may put you on the escalator of Success.
Fight the Charging Beast
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Fight the Charging Beast and Win
Welcome to Mini Miracles and all the wonderful doors that are ready to open for you. The smallest things can be very significant. the people you meet and the opportunities ahead are awesome.
Declutter Your Mind
Welcome to Podcast 233 and learn some strategies that can carry you forward. We need to look at the beliefs we have and how to declutter our minds. Building healthy habits takes time and energy. So how do we remove confusion? Listen to this week’s podcast and maybe you will find some opportunities. It is time to shift your thinking. We all need to do that!
Life may be like a charging beast. Changes break us down and often compromise our thinking in a clear way. When it rains it pours usually refers to when things go poorly, but here we talk about raining may bring good times too. Some things that may help include: Laying out options. Talking with positive people. Listening to their stories and find the things that helped them. Asking your prayer partners for help to carry the loads. Trying not to be embarrassed with your emotions, confusion, or problems, but actually share them with good friends. Look at the good times and the small things to celebrate even in difficult times.
“Taking the first step forward may put you on the Escalator of Success.”
Reframing our Thoughts
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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
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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.
Acceptance: Self Confidence in the Making
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Acceptance: Self Confidence in the Making
On today’s podcast Linda talks about the definition of Acceptance. In our lives we have to learn to accept a variety of things. Unfortunately not everything is what we would like, but we learn to distinguish the reality of circumstances and how we might be able to change things along the way. Using a series of personal experiences you’ll hear a few things that hopefully will guide you ahead. Sometimes we need to look outside of ourselves and see what is really going on.
Looking Outside to see the reality of what is happening!
Linda shares about a story about how a friend’s visit with her to learn about a program some 30 years ago gave her insights. Her friend Sue accompanied her to an information center and afterward helped her accept going forward.
She also talks about accepting or rejecting medical advice. How do you do what is correct? What concerns do you have?
As always Linda invites you to give her ideas and topics. Feel free to call 815-459-5161! Asking for help is wisdom!!!
Take the first step, it may put you on the escalator of success.
Taking On New Roles to Find Joy
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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
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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
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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!