What Change Means

Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. -King Whitney Jr

I felt like this quote was appropriate because one, I'm going through some changes and having to make some choices and a lot of it scares me and two elections are coming up in November in which could also mean some changes. 

What is change to you? How does it affect you? If it has a negative effect what can you do to change that? Post your ideas, you never know what help another reader! 

Remember positive thoughts = positive emotions

Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." -Vincent Van Gogh

This quote jumped off the page at me when I was looking around for something to talk about this week. I think it stands out to me because when things get difficult for me I tend to have a little voice inside my head saying "you can't do this," or "damn! I just want to give up!"

This quote urges to not ignore that voice but to prove that voice wrong, and that seems easier than just ignoring it. What pisses you off more than someone telling you you aren't capable of doing something? For me, nothing really. I know what my strengths and weaknesses are for the most part and I try to take advantage of all of them but for someone else to try and tell me what they are without even knowing me, makes me furious.

Let someone else's words be your fuel for success. If you have someone that is trying to hold you back and keep you from accomplishing your goals by telling you that you can't accomplish your goals, then several things should happen.. 1. Is that person really trying to help you or better you in any way? 2. If the answer to #1 is No, then why are they in your life? Get rid of people who aren't helping you better yourself or at least encouraging you to do so. Life is too short to be around people who don't truly care about you. Think about that.. it should be common sense but we all do it.. we all have someone in our lives who tries to bring us down. Who says they have to be in your life?? YOU make your decisions based on whats best for you, not anyone else.

If you have anything to add please let me know! Or if you are having a problem with this type of person send me an email and I'll try and help you sort through the problem.

Remember always, positive thoughts = positive emotions

Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

"Every problem has a solution"

"An inspiring fact to bear in mind: Mathematics may not teach us to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide or to love a friend and forgive an enemy. But it gives us every reason to hope that every problem has a solution."

I really like this quote.. It's pretty simple and straight to the point. I believe that every problem has a solution its just a matter of us figuring out the true problem, the right solution, and applying it correctly. Sometimes things get really frustrating and stressful and we lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. Take time to clear your head and take care of yourself and then work on fixing the rest. If there is anything I have learned through the years is to take care of yourself first and the other stuff becomes easier to figure out.

What do you think? Does every problem have a solution? What makes it easier for you to figure out and work through your problems?

Take a minute to think about what helps you, maybe you've never thought about it at all. Knowing your resources and utilizing them will make all of the difference in the world. Use what you have to your advantage whether it be, a friend who listens to you and gives you helpful advice or a hobby that helps you relieve stress.

Always remember positive thoughts = positive emotions

Peace, Love, & Happiness,

-@HandyQuotes

"I believe we write our own stories..."

"I believe we write our own stories. And each time we think we know the end - we don't. Perhaps luck exists somewhere between the world of planning, the world of chance, and in peace that comes from knowing that you just can't know it all. You know, life's funny that way. Once you let go of the wheel, you might end up right where you belong." (Unknown)

I love this quote because it's so true and its such good wording. I think we all probably can relate to this quote because we can plan and plan and plan but really who knows if all will go according to plan? Sometimes something bad will come from plans we have made and we're stuck thinking, "shit! how the hell did that happen?!" And then theirs times where it turns out sooo much better than we could have ever planned and we're STILL thinking, "wow I can't believe I got this lucky." Maybe you were lucky because you let go of the wheel? Or maybe your just a really good planner :) Whatever your case may be remember, peace comes in knowing that you "just can't know it all."

Remember always, positive thoughts = positive emotions (look it up)

Always- Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

Change takes time, so be patient!

"You cannot change your destination over night, but you can change your direction overnight." -Jim Rohn

I found this quote yesterday via @adrianosucesso on twitter and I liked it because it relates to all of the Health Care craziness that has been going on recently. Don't worry I'm not about to tell you about how you should be for or against it, I just want to point out that like changes in the laws of Health Care, things take time to happen, to change, to develop. Don't rush your way through life's situations.

Have a new love interest? Take your relationship slowly, one day at a time. Allow yourself time to develop more than surface feelings for them before you take it to the next level. Decided to change your career path? Don't have unrealistic expectations about your future and the time it will take you to accomplish your goals, this will only lead to disappointment. Keep your head up and stay true to yourself.

Did you forget? Positive thoughts = positive emotions

Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

Quote of the day!

"If you can love the wrong person that much, stop and think how much more you could love the right one."

I think this is a quote that pretty much anyone can relate to. We have all at some point been in a relationship that we knew was horrible for us but stayed in it because we still loved the person. If you love someone, but in the end don't think that they are right for you or that you deserve more, trust your gut feeling and think of this quote "If you can love the wrong person that much, stop and think how much more you could love the right one." Don't settle for less than what you deserve, it's ok to be selfish sometimes because everyone deserves their own happy ending.

Don't forget! Positive thoughts = positive emotions

Have a great week! Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

Courage

"Fear never does anyone any good. It's courage that gets you places."

I really like this quote because its straight to the point. Fear is what holds us back. Fear keeps us from accomplishing goals, meeting new people, or any kind of change. It's definitely easier to say that you aren't going to be fearful than actually doing it, but try just that. Push the fear out of your mind and convert it to courage. Turn your fear into positive energy.

Fear is easily expressed because it's something that we can't easily control, courage on the other hand we can. Take control! Remove all of the obstacles from your life's road. If you are walking down a street and at the end of the road is your dream job (or dream whatever), would you let a scary dog in one of the front yards keeping you from reaching that dream that could change the rest of your life? I hope you just said "HELL NO!" :) Conquer your fears, it may not be as scary as you originally thought, and if it is well, "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" and you can't be too strong.

Have courage in everything you do, do everything with confidence and a positive attitude. If you go into a situation thinking you aren't going to succeed or you aren't going to do well, you simply wont. If you don't believe in you, who will? Remember positive thoughts = positive emotions!

Have a great week!

Peace, Love, & Happiness

-@HandyQuotes

Change

You can't just want change, you have to be the catalyst for change. Spread awareness, read a book about it, volunteer, do whatever you are able to do to make that change happen. Don't just talk about it, put some passion in it! Make people understand the reason for your passion and it may grow contagious.

Peace, Love, & Happiness
-@HandyQuotes