KEEP MOVING

By Vernalee

The bread of laziness is a food that we cannot afford to eat. It is imperative that we stay active. Even when we don’t feel like it, we must keep moving so that we can progress. As my Mother would say, “You ain’t gonna find what ya looking for sitting down. Get up and put yourself to good use.” We have to keep our wheels turning if we desire to roll into the path of discovery. Who knows what’s on the trail? Joy, delight, pleasures ... may very well be standing around the corner!

For certain, few things will land in our laps. We have to make it happen! Yes, we may have to crawl, walk, or run ... but if we keep progressing, we will for sure move farther from the point from which we started! That‘s a fact.

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JUMPING TO CONCLUSION

By Vernalee

Jumping to conclusions means "to guess the facts about a situation without having enough information." We all are guilty of having done so from time to time. I know I have, It's time to stop rushing to judgment prematurely.

Here are 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Jumping to Conclusions:

1. Think about times when you jumped to the wrong conclusions.

2. Test your ability to see the whole picture.

3. See how easily you are fooled by illusions.

4. Ask yourself if you are too quick to form an impression of a person.

5. See how other people jump to conclusions sometimes humorously but inaccurately.

Take your time to weigh the facts and analyze a situation or people before forming a conclusion or developing a mindset without sufficient evidence. It's better - all the way around … especially when your preconceived notion is completely wrong!

Photo Credit: pininterest; Reference: Psychology Today

MAKING YOUR BED

By Vernalee

Growing up, my Mother insisted that we make up our beds immediately after we got up. It was one of her pet peeves that as a teenager, I was not fond of. Truly! Once up, going back to bed was not encouraged. Sitting on the side of the bed was unthinkable. After all, it was a bed, not a chair. 50 plus years later, I find myself making my bed the moment I get up. Old habits die hard! In fact, I cannot retire to a bed that has not been made. I must make it up first. Some of my girlfriends who were similarly taught can happily roll around in the covers of an unmade bed! As for me, though this routine was beaten into my head, it formed a lasing impact. I have however gotten smarter over the years. With age comes wisdom! Does it not? Nothing beats innovations and creative thinking, even if it is regarded as lightweight cheating. These days, I never pull back the covers because I now sleep on top of them; I cover by body with a blanket. So when I wake up bright and early, I merely fold the blanket, adjust the covers/pillows … And Bingo …my bed is like new; immaculately contoured! Just like I was taught! I just improvised with an adjustment that fits my lifestyle. It works for me! Photo reprint: www.my home idea.com