Making Life Rock

Does it seem like this week went really fast to anyone else? WOW, it was like just yesterday I posted for TNT Tuesday. A couple things to share on this wonderful day that puts us closer to Spring. The grass isn't green yet...more like a nice shade of ocre, but I'm hoping for it soon! This inspiring Photo by Dead Rat6 really put me in the mood for springtime flowers.

After learning that my father had been hospitalized with blocked arteries, I realized how fortunate that I am to have him in my life. It's not that I haven't realized it before, it's just when you suddenly get news like that, you take inventory...at least I do.

OK, let's get down to some business concerning warm weather, leg-baring, soon-to-be-bathing suit-season. It's not a secret that we ladies (and some men) really want to look and feel great for the time of year when we get out more, bare more, and need more energy.

I've been thinking a lot about courage and confidence lately, so much so that it's having a positive effect on me and the way I'm dealing with new situations. You know that I really do act on the things that I talk about here...don't you?

Have you ever wondered what opportunities and relationships you've missed out on because you were too afraid to put yourself out there? This happens so often when our minds become overly occupied by our failures, disappointments, and even our negative thoughts about who we are and what our abilities are.

Just so you know, this is one of my favorite blogging days. I get to talk about all kinds of things, people, links, blogs, tips, and even great products, and it's all for you! This week I have some great things to share!

Giving your full attention, body, soul, and spirit to another takes practice. Frankly, they should be teaching this in elementary school instead of making it an adult class at the community college that no one ever takes.

I promised you a part 2, so here it is. I left you with some questions to answer about various things that might have to do with chronic anger. How did you do with that? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go here and read part 1 first.

The thing you need to know about chronic anger is that it's root cause lies in a completely different emotion altogether. In fact, it's safe to say that frustration and unfulfilled expections are more accurately to blame than an out-of-control aggressive personality.

Well, we got another six inches of snow, the kids are out of school, and I'm getting loads of work done! With all this extra time, I wanted to share a few things with you today. First, Women's Life Link received an award last week called Honest Scrap.

I guess this self-focus is really just another way of getting to know the real you. It's a good way to get to the bottom of any destructive behavior that might be popping up.

Welcome back to our discussion about time management. The question at hand is a rather important one to ask yourself if you want to get to the next level in any area of your life. You can either do what you have to do to keep your time in check or you can let it walk mercilessly all over you.

Today, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported Women's Life Link and made it such a fabulous community. I'm so fortunate to have met so many beautiful women since we launched nearly a year ago.

My good blog friend, Genny, from My Cup 2 Yours has a thing that she does every Thursday called Talkin' About Thursdays. I participated in her community activity last week and had a blast writing my post and visiting the blogs of others.

Do you constantly ask "where did the day go?" or "why does it seem like I didn't accomplish anything?" If so, maybe it's time to look at your methodology.