Message for my children

Stop thinking that a future event will occur that will make our life better.

Generally, we think that life will be better:

-only after we have completed our education.
-only after we have established our career.
-only after we have found our soulmate.
-only after we have started a family.
-only after our children are all grown up.

The list never ends if we keep waiting for an external event to improve our circumstances. We should focus on what we can control.

This mentality can prevent us from finding value in the present moment and be grateful for what we already have.

Today, I read the following quote from James Clear's newsletters:

American novelist Ursula K. Le Guin reminds us that change always begins by taking responsibility for how you live:

“You cannot buy the revolution. You cannot make the revolution. You can only be the revolution. It is in your spirit, or it is nowhere.”

This is what I have gathered:

If you are looking for a rapid change in your life, don’t wait for things to happen. You may be waiting in vain when you could be the wheel of your own revolution.

To start this revolution, we must have a purpose to achieve.

Once we have achieved it, we should not rest on your laurels. What we need to advance further is inspiration. We can begin by looking around for it because it can add years to our life.

P/S:  I am glad to be able to use these quote posters I have created to share a life lesson.

I love teaching with metaphors

This is a good metaphor to use to teach the young to watch their attitude.

It implies that the feeling or behaviour that someone is displaying is not acceptable as it can be perceived by others as being:

-disrespectful or
-negative or
-inappropriate

If you do a search for example of bad attitude, you will see the following listed:

-being pessimist
-always blaming others for your mistakes
-always resisting change
-always complaining
-have tendency to procrastinate
-being selfish
-being combative
-a general unwillingness to cooperate
-displaying victim mentality
-being self-centred
-being unapproachable
-displaying condescending behaviour
-openly displaying feelings of jealousy or resentment
-being impatient

What are the chances of your getting the support for what you want or need from friends or relatives if that is the kind of attitude you are displaying?

It is good if you are being taught at a young age to watch your attitude. Then you will learn how to control yourself and change your behaviour. Developing the ability to change or adapt your attitude is considered a valuable interpersonal skill. It will help you to:

-foster better relationships.
-improves collaboration.
-increases overall effectiveness in personal and professional settings.

There are many positive attitudes you can adopt. In fact, from the following link, you will be able to find 101 examples of positive attitude that you can use as skills in your resume or in an interview.

101 Examples of a Positive Attitude