Stefen Liberti ~Rodeo Realty Fine Estates®

Five simple steps to help you become the CEO of your own happiness:

1. Put yourself at the top of your list!!

This means tuning in to what your heart is telling you on a regular basis, caring for your physical and spiritual health, and slowing down enough to allow yourself to receive and enjoy life. Doing this will enable you to offer your best self to others.

2. Set boundaries.

This means saying “no” more often than you may be used to. Saying “yes” to obligations that are not a fit for your emotional fitness or priorities will only lead you to feeling over-extended and stressed out.

3. Approach each day from a mindset of positivity and gratitude.

Work to get into this place as soon as you wake up each morning. This leads to endless possibility. Focus on positive thoughts and keep an eye out for open doors, open arms, and open minds.

4. Look closely on a regular basis at what you’re tolerating.

Ask yourself if there are changes you can make to reduce or eliminate things or relationships in your life that are draining your energy and dimming your light.

5. Remember that the people you spend the most time with have a huge impact on the quality of your life.

Choose carefully and then spend lots of time with them, especially the ones who make you laugh. ;-D)

The truth is that it takes work and practice on a daily basis to create a truly happy life. The good news is that the more you practice, the easier it will come. If you’re willing to commit, you’ll discover that joy, love, and inner-peace are among our most beautiful of renewable resources.

Change your perspective and who knows what could happen.

Do you ever feel like the fire is gone and there’s just nothing exciting in your life. Maybe you’re just plain disheartened with who you have become and the life you are living.No matter how discontent you might feel, know it’s only temporary. You can choose to change that feeling if you lift your veil of dismay and aim to create clarity about your life and what matters.

We all have high's and lows, so today I would like to offer you my 10 ideas to help make the world you live in a brighter place:

1. Your buddy network.

Friends can be there to comfort and guide you every step of the way. They also deal with trials every now and then, like you. It is surprisingly therapeutic to walk together, communicate authentically, and support each other through times of difficulty.

2. Our beautiful world.
Stop and take time to appreciate the trees, the birds, and the wind blowing in your face. Look around you. It’s a magnificent world that’s available to you 24 hours a day—for free. The simplest things that can make you happy are around you, right now.

3. Your ability to work.
Even if you’re currently out of work, there are opportunities, and you will seize one eventually. It’s always empowering to realize you have options to earn and take care of yourself.

4. Your opportunity to travel.
It’s a big world out there and you have the chance to explore new sights and different experiences. The cultures of other countries will leave you mesmerized with how vastly different we all are, even though we live under the same blue sky. And if you can’t travel far, you can still venture to unfamiliar places and experience something new.

5. Your opportunity for altruism.
Let go of worries about your own plight and focus on others in need. The best way to get is to give. When you take the focus off of your life through meaningful acts of charity, volunteering or "giving" in any way, you will make a difference and appreciate how fulfilled you really are.

6. Your family.
We most likely have a partner, a child, or a relative who heavily depends on you. These people enjoy life in part because you are alive. This is an important role, treat it with care.

7. Your role in the environment.
Our time here on earth will determine how the future generations will live theirs. Quite empowering, huh? People today have a responsibility to keep the environment safe for others to enjoy down the road. Life is meant to be shared, including the generations that follow.

8. Your uniqueness.
Grab a pen and paper and write down all your skills and talents, no matter how small. You may be surprised at how many you have that you do not utilize. Start sharing these gifts to bring joy to others around you, and give them the chance to appreciate your uniqueness.

9. Your blessings.
Pessimists have the habit of complaining about things they don’t have. Do the exact opposite and love your life for the things that you do have, no matter how little. Be thankful for your home, your food, and the people you care about in your life.

10. Your goals.
Goals make you feel alive and keep you motivated. Challenges make people stronger. If you keep working toward your dreams, you will feel more confident and empowered with every passing day.

We have options to combat a negative outlook on life. Of course, we still have to deal with the natural ebb and flow of happiness and sadness in life, but that gets easier with practice.

Choose to see what’s right about the world. Then go out there and really live.

With everything in the world changing at an ever increasing pace, sometimes LIFE can feel a bit overwhelming. We can feel lost or even forget what it is that truly makes us happy. With the advent of so much technology at our fingertips and the overwhelming need to keep up with it all, I strongly feel it's a necessity to stop what your doing and literally... "smell the roses". So today I would like to share a few things we all should try to remember when we are feeling a bit overwhelmed or maybe a little lost.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. Do what you love and do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit! If you don't have enough time, stop watching T.V. If you are looking for the love of your life; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, LIFE is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, enjoy every last bite. Open your mind, arms and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some oppurtunities only come once, seize them. LIFE is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating. LIFE is short so live your dream and wear your passion!

Happy Saturday and enjoy the sunshine!! ;-D)