Category Archive: WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM LIFE BY VELINDA

Eleven Benefits of Being Positive

1. Positive People Live Longer – In a study of nuns, those that regularly expressed positive emotions lived on average 10 years longer. (The Nun Study) 2. Positive work environments outperform negative work… Continue reading

Take Control of Your Destiny

When my mama yells at me, it’s because she loves me.  Take control of your destiny and quit being a victim. Sometimes in life when we face difficulties, we lose our self worth. … Continue reading

At the End of Your Life…

“At the end of your life you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing one more deal.  You will regret time not spent… Continue reading

Some Day….

Part of my “deal with myself” when I decided to open this office here was to be sure to take time to do the things I love doing, even if I am making… Continue reading

So What is Your Passion…

When you have a passion for something, you can’t walk away from.  A passion is like love.  It captures you and there’s nothing you can do about it.  You are drawn to it,… Continue reading

It’s not Failure…It’s Fate

Failure is just success in disguise.  When you fail, its fate telling you that changes are in order…this isn’t working. And it’s not about winning, but more about your own personal triumphs. What… Continue reading

There’s an Answer You’re Not Paying Attention To…

If you’ve given anything your best…over and over again,  and it’s not working, there’s an answer there you’re not paying attention to. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit.… Continue reading

Stumbles and Wrong Turns…

Stumbles and wrong turns are only interruptions or re-directions.  They are guides and opportunities.  They do not break you or defeat you.

It’s Time to Get Back to What Matters

In this wealthy and abundant Country, we frequently take for granted the wonderful things we have.  We treat our loved ones with disrespect, we complain about minor issues, we get upset with strangers… Continue reading

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