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October 16 - November 23, 2018
It's okay to think big, but it's always good to be prepared for the worst. As for the expectations surrounding us, it is better to compete with ourselves instead of with others.
Therefore, not obsessing over material possessions can improve our standard of living in many ways:
I believe we all have a shot at modifying that baseline: it has to do with being able to enjoy processes, and not just results.
We would always have the idea that we need to be successful in order to be happy. In contrast, we should try to achieve happiness first, so that we can then go for our goals. In this way, we will find it easier to become successful. A mind which works with optimism functions much better than average.
Being grateful is closely connected to being positive, and being able to see the bright side of things.
Why adopt a positive perspective? Being positive is no harder than being negative. Just like being grateful, being positive is a habit, and it constitutes an outlook on life.
Because if we act with other people’s opinion in mind, then we are putting the result before the process.
"The social tendency is to isolate ourselves, to stay at home in front of our screens, but in my own life I have realized that when I am happier it is when I am not doing that",
“The greatest gift you can give to somebody is your own personal development. I used to say, "if you take care of me I will take care of you." Now I say, "I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me."
The great Danish secret is: "Spend a relaxed and cozy time with friends and family, drink coffee or beer". "Hygge has to do with being good to yourself: pamper yourself, have a good time, not to punish yourself or deny yourself of anything."
