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1. Appreciate Life
Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
2. Choose Friends Wisely
Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.
3. Be Considerate
Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.
4. Learn Continuously
Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.
5. Creative Problem Solving
Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s almost always right.
6. Do What They Love
Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.
7. Enjoy Life
Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.
8. Laugh
Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself – no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances. (Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper to laugh.)
9. Forgive
Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.
10. Gratitude
Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.
11. Invest in Relationships
Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.
12. Keep Their Word
Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones.
13. Meditate
Meditation gives your very active brain a rest. When it’s rested you will have more energy and function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis, relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.
14. Mind Their Own Business
Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught up with gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their own life the way they want to – including you.
15. Optimism
See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.
16. Love Unconditionally
Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.
17. Persistence
Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.
18. Be Proactive
Accept what can not be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control. Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.
19. Self Care
Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.
20. Self Confidence
Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the best you can and don’t second guess yourself.
21. Take Responsibility
Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.
Begin today by taking responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own. The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the happier you will be.
Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.
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1. Appreciate Life
Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
2. Choose Friends Wisely
Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.
3. Be Considerate
Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.
4. Learn Continuously
Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.
5. Creative Problem Solving
Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s almost always right.
6. Do What They Love
Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.
7. Enjoy Life
Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.
8. Laugh
Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself – no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances. (Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper to laugh.)
9. Forgive
Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.
10. Gratitude
Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.
11. Invest in Relationships
Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.
12. Keep Their Word
Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones.
13. Meditate
Meditation gives your very active brain a rest. When it’s rested you will have more energy and function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis, relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.
14. Mind Their Own Business
Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught up with gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their own life the way they want to – including you.
15. Optimism
See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.
16. Love Unconditionally
Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.
17. Persistence
Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.
18. Be Proactive
Accept what can not be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control. Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.
19. Self Care
Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.
20. Self Confidence
Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the best you can and don’t second guess yourself.
21. Take Responsibility
Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.
Begin today by taking responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own. The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the happier you will be.
Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.
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This video was taken last September 23, 2011.
The song I sang was “Before I Let You Go” by Sarah Geronimo.
The video was cut due to lack of space on my memory card. But I hope you like it. :)
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As I’ve said on my very first blog entry before that I have suffered from a minor depression, I guess? And after that I haven’t updated you guys about it. Well, the good news is, I am on my way to full recovery. I’m doing great on my life, nowadays. I’m so happy because I have friends who stayed on my side on those two weeks depression experience. But of course, I won’t be able to make it if I don’t have the courage to do so.So how did it happened?
“God helped me recover!!! He is the BEST!!! My faith in Him saved my life.”
But what is the major cause of my depression? It was Monday, August 22, 2011. I knew before that day I wasn’t really feeling well. My eating habit suddenly went down. I don’t have the appetite to eat although I still ate some food. But it’s weird because I don’t crave for anything and I know I’m not like that.
So let’s head over to the cause. During the day, I’ve had a misunderstanding with one of my group mates during our lab experiment. I felt really bad since he misunderstood me. But we were able to compromise with each other again. So the problem was fixed even before the day ends. But that’s not what really pushed me down to depression. There is this guy that I really liked for such a long time, I think it’s already been a year. We we’re very close before. But the UNWANTED FEELINGS have developed, I wasn’t able to prevent it but I knew it was gonna happen. Anyway, that GUY have just ignored me. As if we were on war or something. I knew it was my fault, but that just really hurt. And that starts the breakdown.
FAULT. That’s term that’s been running through my head.The “TERM” that made me feel depress. I kept on blaming and blaming myself that I’ve cause everyone pain and disappointments. That made me think that I don’t deserve to live. And those incidents lasted for two weeks. It’s really hard. It was really scary to go back there…
So those were the days, but now I’m different. I’ stronger, better and happier.
But what are the steps I made in order for to go back to my senses. First, I have been whining about my life. But God have never gotten tired listening to all those whines of mine, instead, He sent someone who is very close to my heart. A very close friend of mine who, in his comment on one of my facebook status, have made me snap out of the world of darkness inside my head. That very simple comment of his reminded me of my strengths. This is what he said:
“Viiiiiii, be strong! I miss you so!!”
~Marc Catolico
He is one of my seniors and a very close friend of mine. And that statement of his had woken me up back to reality. But I must honestly say, it’s not that effective at first. I tried to chant the words “Be strong” in my head in order for me to stop myself from cutting and crying. It’s not that effective, but it did calm me down a bit. Since it reminds me of someone who I misses so much.
There is this another person who have inspired me to become strong and to rise up again and she is Demi Lovato. I’m a big fan of hers ever since Camp Rock 1. And her new single “Skyscraper” have inspired me so much that I sing the chorus which goes like this:
“You can take everything I have. You can break everything I am. Like I’m made of glass. Like I’m made of paper. Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground like a skyscraper.”
~Demi Lovato, Skyscraper
I sing those lines in order for me to pull myself up again since that was one of the strongest part of the song. The other line was:
“As the smoke clears, I awaken and untangle you from me. Would it make you feel better to watch me as I bleed?.”
~Demi Lovato, Skyscraper
This reminds me about letting go. I should let go of everything including the past, sadness, regrets, and HIM. And aside from the song, Demi have also inspired me to seek help because of her advice:
“Never be afraid to ask for help.”
~Demi Lovato
I may say that the line have somewhat helped me. As you can see, Demi have also experienced these kind of depression. We’re on the same track before but we both have different story. And I looked up to her as an inspiration even though I’m months older than her.
So as the day went, I’m still depressed. I told you it’s not that easy but at least I tried. I have already forgotten about what have had happened after that. The only scene I could remember is that I went back to the church. I prayed again, but this time my heart of prayer suddenly became light. I’m not asking Him to take away my life anymore. Instead I said:
“You know where I will hide it, or when I will use it. But as of this moment, I’m going to stop. As I walk out of Your house, I will throw this thing away to start all over again….. If God has His faith in me then so can I…”
I was talking about throwing my cutting pins. Those things I used to harm myself. I know it’s kinda scary, and it’s painful too, you know? But I let go of it. As I have walked out of the church, there is a football field just right in front of it, I threw my pins away. That football field is one of my favorite place in the university I am currently studying in. I don’t know, but I suddenly let it go. Some people might have already noticed the scar on my wrist before, but I do put make up on it. Well now that I’ve mentioned it, it’s like me hiding my shame, wasn’t I? But that was me before.
So after that, the whole afternoon have passed and I was finally dismissed from my class. I went to the guidance councilor with one of my closest class who knew everything. I opened everything up to her. It did really helped me a bit. It made me feel better. As the conversation pushed through, I have realized that all the time. All of those darkest times, I knew the answer and the way out to my problem. Therefore, I have concluded that I am not that severely depressed.
But aside from seeking professional help, I also seek help from God. During the weekends, I went on a religious trip which was held at Antipolo City. The trip was actually called as “Youth Camp”. It was organized by the CFC-Youth for Christ university based organization. During the whole camp, I was able to recollect myself and my thoughts. I was able to give myself a time with God. I have learned a lot and I was able to have a knew bunch of friends. So after the camp, I know my suffering were all lifted that I can say that I’m a complete different person. As I have said:
” I became stronger, better, and happier.”
I always start my day and end it with a prayer. I usually smile at everyone even though we’re not that close. I just occasionally remove the smile on my face. And I don’t really feel like doing it so. Maybe it’s because I could feel that bad things might happen if I do the sad-thing again. It’s kinda scary, actually.
So after the recovery process, now, I am able to face and see life on the brighter side. I reunite with my friends and I stand strong as the new President of my choir. Now, I can finally see the blessings coming my way. :D
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