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6 Tips For Building Optimism Into Your Life

March 25, 2020 John Uncategorized No comments

Seen much optimism lately? Me too.

But, you can begin to change things and GenuLines wants to put you on the path!

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6 Tips For Building Optimism Into Your Life

Optimism…it’s a four-syllable word for something that can be harder to find than diamonds in South Africa.

But believe it or not, you can tap into the earth of your surroundings and dig up a rich store of feel-good.

Here are a few ways to do that.

#1: Find the laughter

You won’t have to go far to find it. Start with Youtube and social media.

No shortage of funny memes, videos, vines, and more here. You could also rent a funny movie, watch stand up comedy, or hang out with funny people.

Laughter will lead you to smile, and smiling will lead you to feel good. Which brings us to our next point.

#2: Turn the frown upside down

It’s hard to believe that something like smiling can improve your mood. But studies have linked outward acts of happiness to an internal shift.

Practice by looking in the mirror and smiling, even it if feels cheesy, stupid, and inauthentic. Hold your smile for a minute, two minutes, or more…see how long you can go.

Start the day off with a smile, and make a conscious effort to smile more.

#3: Use positive words

Studies have shown and confirmed what spiritual traditions have long held. Words can shape the reality around you.

If you want to build a more positive vibe, try using more positive words. Scrap the negative talk about yourself and others, too.

#4: Find positive people

The impact of those we hang out with is enormous. Avoid negative influences and people who bring you down with complaining and criticism.

Misery loves company, the old adage goes. And these people will send you into a downward spiral.

Be with friends who are upbeat, positive, and happy, and their resilience and optimism will rub off on you.

#5: Stay healthy

If you’re feeling tired and sick, it’s easy to get irritable and negative. By contrast, try maintaining an active lifestyle of healthy choices.

These will maximize your energy levels and build you up. It’s easier to be upbeat and happy when you feel good inside and out.

#6: Spirituality and/or self-actualization

Most spiritual traditions promote a positive outlook on life. Not keen on organized religion?

Find something that can provide a positive outlet. Like exercise, music, art, or reading.

Yes, positive words can turn your perspective around. And filling your heart and mind with good stuff will help optimism come easier.

JohnK 3-25-2020

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Overheard: “Keep looking up…. That’s the secret of life”

~Snoopy

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Learn the Facts Before Passing Judgment

November 26, 2019 John Uncategorized No comments

Mark Twain once said, “facts are stubborn things.” And GenuLines knows that not checking the facts can kick you like a stubborn mule!

Learn the Facts Before Passing Judgment

Adversity often occurs when people react without having all the facts. Sometimes, they’ll think they have the facts but they’ve learned the wrong information.

Avoiding these situations is a matter of getting the facts and making sure they”re correct.

When you have the facts on your side, you can present your argument.

Further, you will be less likely to make a judgment about a situation because the facts back it up. This will prevent you from getting yourself and others into any trouble.

The internet offers us a vast pool of information. But people tend to be too willing to trust any information they find.

They get a false sense of security, believing that the first search engine results are the best. That’s not always the case.

Search engine results change with time. You can get different results from one search to the next on the same search engine.

Look for a variety of sources that you believe carry authority.

For instance, when you look for medical advice, don’t stop at a site such as WebMD.com and call it quits. While this website may have qualified advice, it’s not the only source.

Another could be the Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA) website.

When you find other websites, look for sources that the articles cite.

Are they valid sources?

Check to make sure they’re from authoritative people.

Watch for red flags. Like blogs that make claims but don’t cite sources.

Anyone can create a blog, and have it published in minutes. They’re free to publish whatever they like.

That’s why readers must be critical of every source they treat as fact.

There’s nothing wrong with a blogger posting an obvious opinion piece. But, don’t accept the post as fact.

Treat it as a good starting point for your research.

You’ll hear people cite Wikipedia.org as a source for their facts. While that resource has gotten better at fact-checking, don’t lose sight that anyone can add and make changes to it.

Still, it does have some uses. At the end of most articles, there’s a wealth of resources and links that authors often include.

Use them for further research.

JohnK 11-26-2019

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Overheard: “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.”

~Arthur Conan Doyle (The Boscombe Valley Mystery)

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Come and Get It: Another Great Meal Idea From Jo’s Kitchen!

September 6, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

Food for Thought: “Healthy Eats” with Jo Eager on CHI FOR YOURSELF!

July 1, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

All the noise about nutrition these days! CHI FOR YOURSELF wants to cut through the clutter, so I’m happy to announce that Jo Eager will be joining us with a new segment called “Healthy Eats.”

Jo Eager

Jo knows her way around the kitchen and her conscious lifestyle is reflected in her cookin’. Take a look:

Why are we stressed? Stress is the body’s normal reaction to daily events. There are several sources of stress and as many ways to react to it. Basically, stress is a human defense mechanism, but it is important to not let it take over.

On the next CHI FOR YOURSELF, you’ll hear clinical psychologist Arthur Ciaramicoli offer therapeutic tools for fighting the anxiety, fear, and depression caused by stress. Arthur Ciaramicoli EdD, Ph.D. is the author of The Stress Solution: Using Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resilience.

Arthur Ciaramicoli

“De-stress” with us on the next CHI FOR YOURSELF, Thursday, July 7th at 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern time. You’ll see the screen at the usual place- chiforyourself.com.

JohnK 7-1-2016

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Overheard:
“You cannot shake hands with a closed fist”

~ Indira Gandhi

“Quiet Revolution”: Today on CHI FOR YOURSELF

June 9, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

We’re getting set for today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF interview with William Martin, author of The Activist’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution. Be with us at 4pm Eastern, 1pm pacific time at www.chiforyourself.com!

JohnK 6-9-2016

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We “Do the Tao Now”: This Week on CHI FOR YOURSELF

June 6, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

It’s more than 2-thousand years old, but our next CHI FOR YOURSELF guest says it’s just what we need to make positive change in our troubled world.

The Tao Te Ching is known for its enigmatic wisdom and yet William Martin says Taoism’s simplicity can be subversive and its flexibility a potent force. Martin is the author of The Activist’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution.

William Martin is our scheduled guest on this week’s CHI FOR YOURSELF. Be on the call with us Thursday, June 9th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time for a different approach to modern times. You’ll find us at chiforyourself.com.

William Martin

JohnK 6-6-2016

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Overheard:

“There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man’s lack of faith in his true self.”

~ William James

A Dad’s Challenging Journey to “cross the veil”: Next CHI FOR YOURSELF

May 23, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

When Matthew McKay’s son Jordan was murdered, he set out on a quest to discover the truth about why we are here and what happens when we die. He became determined to listen and look for his dead son in any way he could.

In his book Seeking Jordan: How I Learned the Truth about Death and the Invisible Universe, McKay shares what he learned along the way. Matthew McKay will be our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest this Thursday May 26th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com

Matthew McKay, PhD

Plan to be with us!

JohnK 5-23-2016

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Overheard:

“No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.”

~ Author Unknown

Inner Guidance From Your IGS: Amaze-ZEN!

May 16, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

It’s no secret that around here it’s all about the inner guidance. Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest this week is going to tell us about a system that wants you to be happy, successful, and stress-free- and you need only to go inside to find it!

Zen DeBrucke is an internationally renowned teacher, speaker, and coach whose programs have helped people all over the world transform their personal and business lives for the better. She’s the author of YOUR INNER GPS: Follow Your Internal Guidance to Optimal Health, Happiness, and Satisfaction. The book is designed to teach you to tune into this guidance to learn the best course of action in every situation.

Zen DeBrucke

That’s Zen DeBrucke on CHI FOR YOURSELF. This Thursday May 19th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific at chiforyourself.com

Empowerment was the order of the day when we welcomed Cara Bradley to CHI FOR YOURSELF. Cara’s the author of ON THE VERGE and she brought us plenty of encouragement to not be spectators of life but to instead cultivate ways to live beyond our busy minds and be present in each moment.

Here are some of the talking points from the show:

Cara defines “Verge”
Her a-ha moment at the age of 19
There’s no such thing as self-improvement
Living in the heart instead of the head
Why rhythm is more important that movement
Verge practices and strategies
Do we all have some “drama queen” in us?
Coming down from the bleachers and getting into life’s game
Cara’s time as a pro roller-blader
Advice for dealing with low self esteem moments

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JohnK 5-16-2016

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Overheard:

“Inner guidance is heard like soft music in the night by those who have learned to listen.”
~ Vernon Howard

CHI FOR YOURSELF This Week: We’re “On The Verge” with Cara Bradley

May 9, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

CHI FOR YOURSELF brings you empowering information, and this week we get a visit from the very empowered Cara Bradley, author of ON THE VERGE: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine. Cara’s a passionate teacher of yoga, meditation, and fitness who has been in the trenches of personal transformation as a “mental strength coach” for more than three decades. Her intention is to help us reach peak performance at home, at work, and at play.

Cara Bradley

Hear Cara Bradley on CHI FOR YOURSELF this Thursday May 12th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com.

JohnK 5-9-2016

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Overheard:

“The very cave you are afraid to enter turns out to be the source of what you are looking for.”

~ Joseph Campbell

“Stop Being Lonely” (a how-to) and 2 CHI FOR YOURSELF replays

March 7, 2016 John Uncategorized No comments

Hard to believe loneliness could be a reality for many of us given that we are sooooooo connected, followed, friended, and liked. But on our next CHI FOR YOURSELF we’ll hear from someone who specializes in helping lonely folks. In fact, Kira Asatryan has been there herself and she’s put her findings into a book called STOP BEING LONELY: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationships.

Kira Asatryan

Join us on the call for CHI FOR YOURSELF and guest Kira Asatryan on Thursday March 24th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific at chiforyourself.com.

If you missed the last two editions of CHI FOR YOURSELF you can get caught up here…

Listen as “Peaceful Warrior” Dan Millman talks about his book THE FOUR PURPOSES OF LIFE: FINDING MEANING AND DIRECTION IN A CHANGING WORLD.

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Dr. LeslieBeth Wish is an award-winning, nationally honored psychotherapist and author of her research-based book, “Smart Relationships: How Successful Women Can Find True Love.”