Millionaire Montras | 5 Principles to Live By

5 Principles to Live By

Everyone could use a little guidance from time to time. After college I did tons of research into why successful people were not only successful but also why they were happy doing it. I had seen too many people struggling with long hours and no progress, and I didn’t want to be one of them. The following are the five millionaire mantras I found, these are winning principles to live by. They can be applied to business but also personal life and can help anyone whose looking for a lift or new direction.

Mantra #1: If you’re doing what’s right and have the right intentions, you don’t have to worry about what other people think.

It’s important to live by your own rules, and in order to do that you need to not only do what’s right for you, and have the right intentions, but you also have to stop worrying about what other people think. The last part is the most difficult because criticism is everywhere. We get it online as well as in person at work or in our own household, but caring about someone else’s opinion won’t help you find success. Negative people are negative to everyone and most insults and opinions are more about them than they are about you. Just do what’s right for you, you’ll know it in your heart and be honest with yourself. If you have pure intentions and respect for everyone then you’ll be able to find success.

Mantra #2: No one is responsible for your progress, or your success, or your missteps but you.

Changing your life and achieving new goals can be difficult and even scary, but you must remember that it’s all up to you and you alone. In order to achieve you have to be willing to ask for help as well as do the research and learn the skills. I’ve never heard someone brag about inheriting a million dollars; it’s all about being a self-made millionaire and doing it on your own. You are in charge of your own destiny and there are no excuses, it’s all up to you. So get out of your comfort zone and start working on that dream.

Mantra #3: In order to have good fortune and incredible blessing you have to feel like you already have an abundance of it.

If you want to live a full and blessed life you can’t just say it, you have to start feeling it. Everything you have in your life right now is good, so acknowledge it instead of constantly comparing your life to another’s. To feel blessed you have to take notice of all your good fortune. The best way to do this is to write out a list on paper. To create this list you will write down everything you have in your life right now that you would miss if it were gone tomorrow This includes things like your house and car as well as loved ones, a job, etc. Seeing all your blessings in one place, written down in front of you will be so full that you won’t have to tell yourself you’re blessed, you will already see it and feel it.

Mantra #4: Expect that 80% of the time you’re going to hit your mark, that is your goal because to expect 100% is to set yourself up for failure.

We set goals for ourselves every day, as soon as we wake up, when we think about what we’re going to do that day. It’s easy to make a huge list and hope it all gets done, but remember that 100% success isn’t realistic all the time. There will be days that things don’t go as planned, which means 80% is more attainable and will make you a happier person. If you can hit your mark 80% of the time, you’ll be successful. Just remember that missteps happen and 20% of the time things won’t work out like you thought, but that’s how life is, it has ups and down and you just have to roll with them.

Mantra #5: The joy is the journey.

Too often we get caught up in trying to achieve the goal and miss out on the process we took to get there. At the end of the day you feel more accomplished because of the difficulties you went through, not the fact that you completed your goal. The point is progress, not the goal itself. It’s the struggle, what you learned, the people you met and worked with, and even how you expanded your mind to accomplish it that make it all worth it. If you adapt this thinking to your next goal, even if you don’t complete it you’ll still feel good. Love the journey and you’ll love life.

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Self Discovery Can Lead to a Healthier Relationship or Marriage

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Many individuals struggle with managing their happiness and well-being, while building a healthy relationship that incorporates the values and beliefs of the couple. It is very difficult to change a relationship for the better without consistently improving yourself. The heart of the matter is for you to take charge of your happiness by ensuring that your spiritual well-being is addressed as well. Also, journaling is a great way to help you manage your thoughts and ideas for reference later. Here are a few things to consider on your journey to self-discovery:

Remember, you are responsible for your happiness. If you are not happy with yourself, figure out why. 

Of course, this step may take the assistance of a licensed professional or counselor depending on your need. Your happiness and joy are your responsibility. Therefore, you should not rely on someone else or material possessions to provide you with a false sense of happiness or temporary happiness. 

Such happiness is short-lived and leads to further indulgence of superficial wants to fill voids that can only come from you taking charge of your spiritual as well as your psychological and physical well-being. The fact of the matter is that you will look for other ways to fill the void, when the happiness is gone. On the other hand, joy is long-term and is based on a spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Joy is based on faith, hope, love and grace. These are a few of the characteristics of Jesus Christ. Romans 14:17 (ESV) states, "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." And, Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) states, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Nehemiah 8:10 (ESV) states, "... for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Therefore, joy is long-term happiness and preserves the heart for a healthy mind, spirit and body.

It takes a holistic approach to your overall well-being to make positive self-changes. You are a multi-dimensional entity that consists of the psychological, spiritual and physical components. In order to achieve balance, which can affect your happiness and joy, you need to address all three components. 

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Individuals often address the physical before the emotional or psychological, while often neglecting the spiritual. Second, the spiritual component of your personhood deserves attention because it is the anchor for your physical and psychological components. I am a firm believer of exercising Christian values for spiritual growth, such as praying, studying the Bible and attending a faith-based church that teaches Biblical principles because it leads to positive change. Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) states, "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." 

Scriptures can be found online or by downloading the free Holy Bible App. The short, daily plans in the Holy Bible App are beneficial and can address many questions you may have about your spiritual and psychological well-being, as well as your life. Attending a church that teaches the Bible in context will also help you to grow spiritually. Change begins with your thinking. Studying the Scriptures daily will change your thinking.

Get a journal and write your thoughts down daily. On my journey to self-discovery, I have found that writing my thoughts down daily in my personal journal to be very helpful. I like the fact that I can refer to them anytime. My father was a doctor, chaplain and author. Writing was his life. He passed along writing as a keepsake to me and many others. He encouraged his patients to journal their thoughts and feelings for reference. 

My dad thought it was the best way to monitor his patient's mental, physical and spiritual health. He believed in a holistic approach to health. Therefore, journaling has become a daily practice for me. Journaling is beneficial to you for the three following reasons:

It is an excellent way to monitor your feelings and thoughts about things, yourself, people and relationships for reference or self-correction.
It is also great for jotting down creative ideas that can be of value later in your life.
It is a way to release things that may bother you mentally.
It enhances your memory.

Just to recap, it is important to take time for yourself to really understand your desires in life. You happiness and joy depends on your commitment to yourself. First, your journey of self-discovery can begin with taking charge of your happiness and joy. 

Second, a holistic approach to your well-being includes addressing the spiritual well-being. Spiritual growth will lead to positive mental change. Finally, journaling your thoughts and ideas are therapeutic. Your journal will become a great reference for managing your thinking and reflecting. These three strategies helped me to take charge of my happiness and joy, while managing my marriage. Healthy relationships are a result of healthier individuals contributing their best.

References

English Standard Version (ESV). 2001. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Nashville, TN: Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.

Sheri E. Ragland, founder and CEO of Buzz About Relationship provides couples with the information they need to address common issues that exist within their relationships through various mediums such as articles, newsletters, blogs and books. We are hoping to expand our product offerings based on feedback from the many diverse and colorful couples we work with. 

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