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Can You Find Joy and Happiness in Little Things

Would you say that you experience joy in your daily life ?

Do the little things in your daily life awaken joy and happiness in you? Or are you the kinda person who wants more and more out of life?

When you recognize the joy and happiness that is actually around you this can result in a more contented and peaceful existence and life for you and those around you.

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Domestic Violence Effects

The effects of domestic violence have been around since, I reckon, relationships have existed. The type of domestic violence that I am talking about is not purely the physical abuse that one partner imposes/inflicts on another but also the nonphysical or emotional kind.

So what’s this got to do with personal growth, self-help and development you ask?

I believe that as students we need to be aware of this and recognize it and ask ourselves is this affecting my life and studies.

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Always remember those who serve you

I would like to continue on with another example that I have come across which teaches the lessons that life can share and that we can learn and grow from.

“In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.

“How much is an ice cream sundae?” he asked.

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Finding Joy and Happiness in the Little Things

Let me ask you a quick question - are you grateful ?

You know what I mean do you start the day, or take time out during your busy day, to stop and be grateful?

Do you experience gratitude and joy in your life every day?

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Implications of what…

Today as part of my personal growth and self development I have decided to do some brain exercises.
Sometimes I find it’s not just enough to listen or read but that I actually need to take the time to think about what I am studying. So I’d like to share with you the situation that I am exercising by thinking about.

Would you consider a person lucky if they worked at their job for 20, 30 or even 40 years, carefully saving their money investing it wisely and then taking a round the world trip are retiring to a tropical paradise? Isn’t it surprising how many times you will hear people say “wow they are so lucky” when talking about someone who made the choice of “slave and save” to have the things that were important to them and that they wanted.

Maybe you’ve heard yourself saying this either inside your head arm maybe just out loud. If you have I’d like you to think about the implications of this.

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The Balancing Act

Who hasn’t heard of the “Global Financial Crisis” and so we are told daily that the economy is slowing down, well is it me or do you also find that our daily lives are speeding up like never before?

Yeap 24 by 7 by 365 - we want it and we want it NOW!!!

We live in such a fast paced place that so many of the important parts of a healthy, balanced living are often ignored, often taking a back seat to work and family commitments.

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Welcome to the YEAR OF THE OX

The Ox is the second sign of the Chinese zodiac, it signifies new beginnings.

Some world-changing inventions and events linked to ‘Ox’ years include:
- People’s Republic of China Founded
- The first hybird vehicle - Toyota Prius comes to showrooms in Japan
- Australian citizenship comes into being
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The Year of the Ox in Focus

This is an Earth year.

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