Forget the small stuff!

July 21, 2008

Are you also worked up about things that are not really a big deal, after all? Have you ever noticed how uptight you feel when you’re caught up in your thinking? Once you get in the details of whatever is upsetting you, don’t you feel more absorbed by it? One thought leads to another, and yet another and another one, until at some point, you become incredibly agitated and frustrated?

Here’s news for you : Forget the small stuff!

We tend to focus on little issues and concerns. We blow this “small stuff” way out of proportion. Rather than letting go, we create an imaginary confrontation in our mind. Many of us might even tell someone else about this “stuff”. Why don’t we let it go and go on with our day?

Too many people are spending so much time and energy “sweating the small stuff” that they completely loose touch with the magic and beauty of life. You have more energy and things move ahead much faster if you forget about the small stuff!

How to deal with it? Stop thinking about it! The more attention it gets, the bigger it becomes…Focus on positive thoughts instead. Let these thoughts grow big :-) Focus on how grateful you are and keep breathing. Relax and laugh at the small stuff, because it used to upset you, but not anymore! Encourage yourself to think happy thoughts. Think about your holidays, going out with your friends, your relationship, a great movie, etc.

Really enjoy this great stuff every day :-) 

Bert Verdonck,
Create, Connect & Contribute


Silence please!

June 25, 2008

Silence please!

Learn to be still. Studies show that an average person doesn’t spend even 30 minutes a month in total silence and tranquility. We should develop the skill of sitting quietly, enjoying the powerful silence for at least ten to fifteen minutes a day.

Simply think about what is important in your life. Reflect on your mission in life. Silence is great and peaceful. As the Zen master once said, it is the space between the bars that holds the cage.

Don’t say a word, don’t move, make yourself comfortable and sit still or lay down, close your eyes and enjoy the silence

Enjoy every day,
Bert Verdonck
Create, Connect & Contribute


No stress!

June 15, 2008

We all know that stress is a killer! So, why don’t we stop having stress? It’s not that easy being without stress, right?

Well, to help you destress a bit, I have found an excellent videoclip by Laurent Wolf, No Stress (Lyrics).

Just click to experience the YouTube clip!

Enjoy this clip: great music and funny, stressy situations :-)

Relax and have fun!!!

Enjoy every day,
Bert Verdonck
Network Creator & Life Hacker