Nobody knows what the day holds. We live through it in
expectation of the best. One’s day could be most rewarding if properly handled.
- Jeff Weiner, CEO at LinkedIn, shared the thoughts of Ray Chambers on how to make the most out of your day. These thoughts are further expounded here. They are essential to healthy living, and can greatly contribute to longevity. The prescription is
1.
Live in the moment. ‘One day at a time’, says
the song writer. Thank God for the day. Be happy with your environment – with
yourself, family, work, community, church, friends, etc. Do what must be done
for that day. Try not to stretch into tomorrow, except unavoidably. You have
enough for the day already (Matthew 6. 34).
2.
It’s better to be loving than to be right.
Love cover a multitude of sins. Love bears all things.
Love cover a multitude of sins. Love bears all things.
It may be our right to follow up a matter to
a logical conclusion, and get that fellow to see their fault. We may establish
a foolproof case and win. However, by that, the other fellow loses. A win-lose
case never solves any problem. John C.
Maxwell and other leadership experts always advocate a win-win. When everybody
wins there is always some dignity left to make amends and keep winning in love.
3.
Be a spectator to your own thoughts especially
when you become emotional. When you are fired up, you could easily vent your
spleen. At such times watch yourself. As a stranger watches and doesn’t get
involved in a fuss, detach yourself from your thoughts and allow the tension
defuse.
4.
Be grateful for at least one thing everyday .
Many things there are to be grateful for, but just take one. It could be your
spouse, child, parent, friend, healing, a good meal, play, rest, just anything.
It reassures, increases confidence, and energizes for the task ahead.
5.
Help others every chance you get. Helping others
get through their problem is a spiritual immune booster. Never work to
frustrate another. Those who do and succeed at it may congratulate themselves,
but such joy never lasts, because “the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment”
(Job 20. 5). Until you are able to put a lasting smile on another’s face, you
may not know the joy that attends hospitality. Do something worthwhile for someone
else. That is how to be happy.
These five steps followed daily
could make your day rewarding. Have a blessed day.
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