“You are playing on the court of life. Hopefully you have come to win!”
-Dr. Barbara King
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How are you winning? Think about that for a moment...
This question may be easy to answer for some... or maybe not. Recognizing the success of others is a much more natural experience. I believe we all would agree at certain times in our lives we may wish we were further ahead. Reading Iyanla Vanzant’s book, Until Today..., shared the message below that puts this life game in perspective:
The rules of life are quite simple:
1. Always tell the truth.
2. Never live in fear of anything or anyone.
3. Be conscious of what you are thinking so that you can always think positively.
4. Do everything that you do for the love of doing it.
If you devote yourself, your time and your energy to following these rules, have no doubt- you cannot lose!
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
– Vince Lombardi
How to Win at Life: 3 Methods
from wikihow.com
1. Growing as a person:
Practice thinking confident thoughts.
Encourage yourself to keep learning.
Learn from your mistakes.
Step outside of your comfort zone.
Use your passion and interests to find a fulfilling vocation.
Express gratitude on a daily basis.
Practice mindfulness.
Accept the consequences of your actions.
2. Developing Fulfilling Relationships:
Surround yourself with positive, supportive people.
Let yourself be vulnerable with others.
Ask for help when you need it.
Avoid holding onto grudges.
Foster fulfilling romantic relationships if you want them.
Give back to your community.
Avoid comparing yourself to others.
Listen actively and fully to other people.
3. Maintaining Your Health:
Eat foods that are good for you.
Drink enough water and other fluids.
Get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
Practice self-care.
Which method above would be a benefit to you if you devoted more time and energy in that area?
“You were born to win.” – Zig Ziglar
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
How to Win at Life
Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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