LifeVestInside

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.”

Bake homemade bread and deliver it to a fire station, group home, etc.

I say thank you for everything that people do for me. People like to feel appreciated and I’m happy to acknowledge their kindness!

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”

Go to a place with your significant other or a friend that you know will make them happy!

I am POWERFUL. I’ve got the power and the strength to change the world with kindness, simply by making myself an example of kindness. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

“Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.”

Spend some time sharing your knowledge and skills with someone who needs it or is interested in it, be it driving, playing an instrument, using a certain computer program, photography or cooking.

I understand that when I am in the right mindset I can accomplish all that I want to accomplish! Putting forth the effort to get what I want is all I need to reach my goals and dreams.

“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”

Wake up a little earlier and make coffee for someone, or bring it to them before they leave for work!

Nobody is perfect, and I remember that. I do not hold people’s mistakes against them and I will not hold on to mistakes that I myself have made.

“If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.”

Write a poem or a short story, or draw something and dedicate it to someone you appreciate in your life!

I carry over the successes of the last few days and put them into my energy today. I’ll let the rest of what happened be the past. It may seem too heavy to carry everything forward with me, so I’ll choose wisely. Bring the positive and leave the negative.

“Remember that a gesture of friendship, no matter how small, is always appreciated.”

Offer to help someone who is carrying heavy bags, either at the airport or in a supermarket.

I am STRONG! I don’t let my past keep me down. I rise up and take steps towards my future instead of dwelling on the past!

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”

Take the time to get to know an acquaintance, or someone you pass by often. Whether it be a student in school that you’ve never taken the time to get to know, or a co-worker that you haven’t interacted with. Bonding with others is an amazing experience. A new friend may be on the horizon.

I am realistic! I use logic and reason to solve my problems instead of just worrying!

“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.”

Forgive Yourself! We all make mistakes; we all fall short sometimes, but if you harp on errors of judgement you’ve made, you won’t allow yourself to get up and take a step towards making things right. Yes, we need to remember the mistakes we’ve made to prevent us for making them again, but YOU are not your mistakes – you are better than that!

I am friendly! I go out of my way to smile at people and get to know them! I can never have too many friends! ?

“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

Invite someone who is shy to hang out with you and your friends for the day, enrich each others’ lives with a bond and a new friendship. You never know what can happen!

I move on. I leave behind the anxiety I may have about the past and I look forward to the future. I don’t know what the future has in store for me but I am willing to start over in order to get there.

“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.”

Copy your favorite recipe and give it to someone you know who loves to cook!

I am confident! I don’t let society’s standards bring me down! I am perfect the way I am and I will SHINE!

“Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.”

Donate toys or books to a public school to help enhance the lives of children they touch.

I follow my heart but I take my brain with me! I use logic and reasoning to figure out what exactly I need to do in order to achieve my dreams!

“Don’t be afraid to be awesome. Sometimes being weird and different is good. When you think you’re working hard, there is always someone else working harder, so always be yourself and know your stuff.”

Drop off a teddy bear to your local hospital to give to a child in need.

I am understanding. I don’t always get exactly what I want, but I accept that I might have to sacrifice what I want in order to bring about the things that everyone needs.

“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!”

Send someone you care about a funny or creative card! It’ll probably bring a smile to their face ?

I cherish the moments that I have with the ones I love, both from the past and the ones to come. These moments keep me motivated and moving forward. I embrace the happiness those times gave me and use them to get me through the bad. I recognize that I am loved and appreciated by those around me.

“Surround yourself with good people who encourage and love you. There are always ups and downs, no matter how successful you are.”

Write a thank-you note to a person from your past who has made a difference in your life.

I am confident. I let all of my insecurities wash away and focus on the positive aspects of myself. I am beautiful and unique in my own way.

“You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!”

Invite someone who is alone over for dinner and invite some other friends and make it a dinner party!

I don’t allow one situation to define me. Sometimes situations don’t work out the way that I want them to. Dealing with negatives in a positive light will turn everything around.

“Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that’s beautiful.”

Take some cake, chocolates, flowers etc. to the neighbors, or a senior citizen nearby!

It’s all about moving forward and releasing inner anger. I release any negative energy I am holding onto and replace it with positive thoughts.