[Disclaimer: As I stated in a previous blog, The Hard Part… Convincing You That Happiness IS Your Right, http://humanrightofhappiness.blogspot.com/2009/04/hard-part-convincing-you-that-happiness.html “there is no person, no amount of money, no relationship, no career [and in this case no ideal weight] that will make you happy.” Happiness comes from loving yourself and making the conscious decision to be happy. And what better way to display the love of ones self than by taking care of the temple that God has blessed you with]
One of the biggest mistakes to make when it comes to losing weight is focusing on how much weight we’d like to lose rather than focusing on giving our bodies the nutrients and proper exercise it needs to be healthy. We all have goals. My personal favorite is when I say “I want to lose 30 lbs in 3 months. That should be easy. It’s only 10 lbs a month.”
Well that’s where I’m wrong. (Yes ladies and gentlemen, even I, yours truly, can be wrong at times). Because 3 months passes and long story short, I ain’t lost 3 lbs let alone 30. And then what happens? I get depressed or start a new diet on “Monday.” And unfortunately if I were to keep this mind-set, in 3 more months down the road I’m sure to be in the same boat.
But that doesn’t have to be the case. What if I told you that you could lose 30lbs and keep them off! You would love me forever right. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret…
There are 2 main components (food and fitness) that contribute to you dropping the pounds and losing 10, 20 or even 30 lbs and accomplishing this is easy if you BELIEVE you can.
B alance – Before losing weight you will need to balance yourself. Emotionally that is. You have to achieve a happy state of being within yourself and be comfortable with your current body before you can successfully achieve your weight loss goal. This means making the conscious decision to be happy with your current body regardless of weight or shape.
E at well – Eating well isn’t so much about eliminating certain things from your diet, rather adding necessary things into you current diet that you may be neglecting right now. (i.e. fruits, veggies, water, etc.)
L ook on the bright side of life – Studies show that stress packs on the pounds and if you let yourself get too stressed out, your almost destined for failure :-( Try your hardest to look at the positive and remember “your health is depending on it!!!”
I nvite Wellness into your life – Instead of focusing on how much weight you want to lose, focus on having a healthy body, both inside and out. This means supplying your body with foods loaded with nutritional value and getting the proper amount of exercise. And remember always opt for organic over the conventional foods.
E at to live DON’T live to eat – Changing your thought pattern about food can help you start losing weight instantly. Thinking “Oh, I can’t eat that” is just as bad if not worse than thinking “I can eat as much as I want.” Food is not your enemy. It’s your friend if you treat it right.
V ictory is yours! Name it and claim it! – That’s right, failure is not an option once you’ve made the decision to change your lifestyle. So know that this is not another “diet” that you’re doing for 6 months. Instead, focus on it as a lifestyle change that you are going to live with, love and enjoy for the rest of your time here on Earth!
E xercise DAILY yep, I said DAILY! – OK, I know this one sounds harsh BUT it’s the key to living a healthy life and its not as hard as it sounds. Remember when we were kids and we use to go out side and “play”… ALL DAY??? (i.e. exercising) Yeah… well do you remember how skinny most kids used to be back in those days? Or even back in the 60s before everyone drove EVERYWHERE and walked instead. (i.e. exercising) People were a lot thinner back then than they are today. Truth is, we’ve come to look at exercise as if it were a chore and not something that we use to do daily before the introduction of modern day luxuries (i.e. cars, bikes, scooters, facebook… that’s right I said FACEBOOK). These are all things that keep us sedentary. When I say exercises daily, that doesn’t mean hit the gym for a strenuous cardio and weight lifting session day after day. Though you will need to do this on some days (there’s no way around that if you’re trying to drop weight off), other ways of getting in physical activity could mean something as simple as walking to store instead of driving, going outside to play with your kids for 30 minutes or going out Salsa dancing. Long story short, exercise is not chore it’s simply the art of moving that body!
In part III of this post will give you a list of 5 things to introduce you to a healthier lifestyle. This new way of life will put you right on track to having a healthy shape that you can’t help but be happy with.
In my book “The Human Right of Happiness” I will go in depth on the entire subject in order to help you get your mind right so you can live healthy and happy.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Melting the Pounds Away by Summer
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
If you didn’t get the MEMO…
Summer is almost here.
You heard me right:
***SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE***
Now I want everyone one of my valued readers to think back to January 1, 2009. Yep, you got it. The day you made that New Year’s resolution to… (fill in the blank).
For some of us, this consisted of the recurring weight loss goal. You know the ones we revisit every year like; losing “20 lbs” by summer, or to “build 20 lbs in muscle by ‘bike week.’”
We had big plans to do it all…
Lose 5 lbs a week
Hit the Gym on the regular
Stop eating fast food
Stop eating PERIOD!
That’s right, between January 1, 2009 until April 28, 2009 we’ve tried it ALL. And now here we are. Almost in the 5th month of the year and still wearing the same size we did when the year began.
What Gives???
Let’s face it, whether it’s saving an extra $400 each month or dropping 20 lbs, New Year resolutions, rarely stick. But it’s not so much the actual resolution that’s the problem; it’s our perception on how to achieve these goals that keeps us from sticking with them. (i.e. dropping the weight or building our saving accounts.)
But no need to worry… as always, the Human Right of Happiness has an amazing “Amendment” that addresses the issues we deal with every day as they apply to weight-loss, health and wellness.
In this 3-part blog I will give you some of my best tips on how to become happily healthy which in turn will help you automatically lose weight!!!
Following these easy steps will be a jump-start towards long term weigh-loss and put you on track to successfully dropping each unwanted pound 1 by 1. This blog series is meant to keep you going until my book is released. At that time you will get full access to my step by step guide to losing weight. A process that is hassle free and allows you to eat whatever you want and still lose weight!
I know it sounds too good to be true but trust me, it works! But you’ve got to apply the H R of H Weight-loss Amendment and… “BELIEVE” you can drop those pounds.
B alance (practicing the art of Balance)
E at well
L ook on the bright side of life
I nvite Wellness into your life
E at to live DON’T live to eat
V ictory is yours! Name it and claim it!
E xercise DAILY yep, I said DAILY!
I hope you look forward to parts 2 and 3 of this blog. And if you’re comfortable with your weight that’s GREAT! Just make sure you turn someone else on to this blog series. Because when you share, it shows that you care, and this entry is sure to benefit someone you know!
xoxo
Miss Hite
If you didn’t get the MEMO…
Summer is almost here.
You heard me right:
***SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE***
Now I want everyone one of my valued readers to think back to January 1, 2009. Yep, you got it. The day you made that New Year’s resolution to… (fill in the blank).
For some of us, this consisted of the recurring weight loss goal. You know the ones we revisit every year like; losing “20 lbs” by summer, or to “build 20 lbs in muscle by ‘bike week.’”
We had big plans to do it all…
Lose 5 lbs a week
Hit the Gym on the regular
Stop eating fast food
Stop eating PERIOD!
That’s right, between January 1, 2009 until April 28, 2009 we’ve tried it ALL. And now here we are. Almost in the 5th month of the year and still wearing the same size we did when the year began.
What Gives???
Let’s face it, whether it’s saving an extra $400 each month or dropping 20 lbs, New Year resolutions, rarely stick. But it’s not so much the actual resolution that’s the problem; it’s our perception on how to achieve these goals that keeps us from sticking with them. (i.e. dropping the weight or building our saving accounts.)
But no need to worry… as always, the Human Right of Happiness has an amazing “Amendment” that addresses the issues we deal with every day as they apply to weight-loss, health and wellness.
In this 3-part blog I will give you some of my best tips on how to become happily healthy which in turn will help you automatically lose weight!!!
Following these easy steps will be a jump-start towards long term weigh-loss and put you on track to successfully dropping each unwanted pound 1 by 1. This blog series is meant to keep you going until my book is released. At that time you will get full access to my step by step guide to losing weight. A process that is hassle free and allows you to eat whatever you want and still lose weight!
I know it sounds too good to be true but trust me, it works! But you’ve got to apply the H R of H Weight-loss Amendment and… “BELIEVE” you can drop those pounds.
B alance (practicing the art of Balance)
E at well
L ook on the bright side of life
I nvite Wellness into your life
E at to live DON’T live to eat
V ictory is yours! Name it and claim it!
E xercise DAILY yep, I said DAILY!
I hope you look forward to parts 2 and 3 of this blog. And if you’re comfortable with your weight that’s GREAT! Just make sure you turn someone else on to this blog series. Because when you share, it shows that you care, and this entry is sure to benefit someone you know!
xoxo
Miss Hite
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Value of Money Part II
[Disclaimer: Due to the seriousness of the content of this entry I kinda sorta went over my 350 word limit, but I felt it was warranted for such an important subject]
What a dynamic response to Part I of this post. Thanks to everyone for your profound insight. I can see this is a subject that definitely warrants a chapter in my book. Everyone who commented on Part I dropped some major jewels and I don’t think I could have written Part II without your input. Thanks so much!
So we’ve heard from the masses and everyone weighed in with some extremely profound insight on whether or not money had the ability to make us happy.
Some of us have been trained all our lives to believe that money is evil; that it’s “of the devil.”
We’ve been told that greed is one of the 7 Deadly Sins and we instinctively associate greed with those who have excessive amounts of money.
As I write this blog I can visualize the shocking looks I receive from some people when I mention the mere fact that I want to be “rich.”
There are plenty of situations that would lead us to believe that money is evil and therefore conclude that it cannot make us happy. With America being in its current economic state, one can see where such a stigma evolves from.
Just yesterday the news headline read Police investigating death of Freddie Mac official. Cause of death, suicide. “David Kellermann, 41, apparently hanged himself in his suburban Washington home.”
Then there was the man in California who killed himself and his family citing "after a horrendous ordeal, my wife felt it better to end our lives; and why leave our children in someone else's hands ... we have no job and 5 children under 8 years with no place to go. So here we are."
There are even preachers who misappropriate church funds because of greed and a lack of moral conscience.
So is it true? Is money truly evil and if so, how can something so evil make us happy?
The truth about money is this:
Money only has as much power over our lives and our happiness as we give it. If we allow it to be the driving force for our existence or base our self-worth and happiness on it, then we are playing a very dangerous game.
It’s not money that is evil; rather it is the love of money that turns the all mighty dollar into a distasteful unit.
Still we must remember that our attitudes towards money can very much be a double edge sword. On one hand if you chase it too hard, you can lose yourself in the process; become possessed by it even.
On the other hand, if you disdain it, you will drive it away and it is this thought pattern that has been ingrained in our minds by outside influences and, as pointed out by many successful people, is one of the main reasons some people never attain the wealth they truly desire.
So what do we do?
Well let’s be realistic, unless we’re living in la-la land, we need money to maintain our current lifestyles and live comfortably. In order to claim our human right to be happy (as you will find in the book) we must master the art of “balance.” We should also learn to re-train our internal mind-set and take control of how we allow external situations affect our happiness.
In my book, The Human Right of Happiness I share that we should embrace and even welcome the luxuries and benefits we can receive from money.
It is okay to have money as long as we don’t let money “have” us.
Whether we’re as rich as Oprah or as poor as Ned the Wino on Good Times we should always remember that money (or anything else for that matter) can’t make us happy. Happiness is something that only you alone can attain and it starts with making a conscious decision to be happy despite your economic status.
But let us not act as if we don’t have a need for it (regardless of the amount) because realistically, we do.
So go forth, my fellow friends, and receive all the riches the Universe has to offer you. Just be sure you are careful about the amount of “value” you place on money and how you allow it affects your happiness.
xoxo
Ms. Hite
P.S.
You all were such an inspiration I’ve decided to use some of your quotes in my upcoming book…
Enjoy
“Let anyone say how they can do without money and you have found someone that is such a good story teller that they have fooled themselves. – Phillip D. Goolsby
“A lot of “life’s problems can be rectified with a lil cashola!”
– Akono Hite
“[Money] may spice and facilitate happiness but not earn it. Happiness is a state of mind, one can earn it with or without money.” – Mohammed Adamu
“…those who already have money find other reasons to be unhappy since money has always been abundant.” – N’neka Hite
“…happiness has to be a state of being” – Le Roy Cooper
“I would agree that money is essential, however we should not let it have us, or depend solely on it for our happiness.” – Patricia Hite
Thanks Fam!
What a dynamic response to Part I of this post. Thanks to everyone for your profound insight. I can see this is a subject that definitely warrants a chapter in my book. Everyone who commented on Part I dropped some major jewels and I don’t think I could have written Part II without your input. Thanks so much!
So we’ve heard from the masses and everyone weighed in with some extremely profound insight on whether or not money had the ability to make us happy.
Some of us have been trained all our lives to believe that money is evil; that it’s “of the devil.”
We’ve been told that greed is one of the 7 Deadly Sins and we instinctively associate greed with those who have excessive amounts of money.
As I write this blog I can visualize the shocking looks I receive from some people when I mention the mere fact that I want to be “rich.”
There are plenty of situations that would lead us to believe that money is evil and therefore conclude that it cannot make us happy. With America being in its current economic state, one can see where such a stigma evolves from.
Just yesterday the news headline read Police investigating death of Freddie Mac official. Cause of death, suicide. “David Kellermann, 41, apparently hanged himself in his suburban Washington home.”
Then there was the man in California who killed himself and his family citing "after a horrendous ordeal, my wife felt it better to end our lives; and why leave our children in someone else's hands ... we have no job and 5 children under 8 years with no place to go. So here we are."
There are even preachers who misappropriate church funds because of greed and a lack of moral conscience.
So is it true? Is money truly evil and if so, how can something so evil make us happy?
The truth about money is this:
Money only has as much power over our lives and our happiness as we give it. If we allow it to be the driving force for our existence or base our self-worth and happiness on it, then we are playing a very dangerous game.
It’s not money that is evil; rather it is the love of money that turns the all mighty dollar into a distasteful unit.
Still we must remember that our attitudes towards money can very much be a double edge sword. On one hand if you chase it too hard, you can lose yourself in the process; become possessed by it even.
On the other hand, if you disdain it, you will drive it away and it is this thought pattern that has been ingrained in our minds by outside influences and, as pointed out by many successful people, is one of the main reasons some people never attain the wealth they truly desire.
So what do we do?
Well let’s be realistic, unless we’re living in la-la land, we need money to maintain our current lifestyles and live comfortably. In order to claim our human right to be happy (as you will find in the book) we must master the art of “balance.” We should also learn to re-train our internal mind-set and take control of how we allow external situations affect our happiness.
In my book, The Human Right of Happiness I share that we should embrace and even welcome the luxuries and benefits we can receive from money.
It is okay to have money as long as we don’t let money “have” us.
Whether we’re as rich as Oprah or as poor as Ned the Wino on Good Times we should always remember that money (or anything else for that matter) can’t make us happy. Happiness is something that only you alone can attain and it starts with making a conscious decision to be happy despite your economic status.
But let us not act as if we don’t have a need for it (regardless of the amount) because realistically, we do.
So go forth, my fellow friends, and receive all the riches the Universe has to offer you. Just be sure you are careful about the amount of “value” you place on money and how you allow it affects your happiness.
xoxo
Ms. Hite
P.S.
You all were such an inspiration I’ve decided to use some of your quotes in my upcoming book…
Enjoy
“Let anyone say how they can do without money and you have found someone that is such a good story teller that they have fooled themselves. – Phillip D. Goolsby
“A lot of “life’s problems can be rectified with a lil cashola!”
– Akono Hite
“[Money] may spice and facilitate happiness but not earn it. Happiness is a state of mind, one can earn it with or without money.” – Mohammed Adamu
“…those who already have money find other reasons to be unhappy since money has always been abundant.” – N’neka Hite
“…happiness has to be a state of being” – Le Roy Cooper
“I would agree that money is essential, however we should not let it have us, or depend solely on it for our happiness.” – Patricia Hite
Thanks Fam!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Value of Money Part I:
Money, Wealth, and Happiness
Can anyone answer the age old question:
Can money buy us happiness?
Now before you answer this question (either silently in your own head or via commenting on this blog) think REALLY hard.
Think about aaallll the thinks you could enjoy if you had unlimited amounts of money:
- Purchase your dream car.
- Buy a beautiful new house… CASH!
- You could kiss all those excessive doctor bills goodbye (mmmmuah)!
- Hire a personal chef and personal trainer to maintain your ideal weight.
- Take an ultimate fantasy vacation.
- Fill your wardrobe with designer clothes (every brand you ever wanted).
Oh no, wait a minute, that’s my fantasy… (hehehehe)
Ok, really you get the picture. This list could go on and on.
So ask yourself… “Would I be happier if I had more money?”
And by all means, don’t just take the “holy than thou” route by cliché-ishly saying, “I don’t NEED money to be happy.”
Tell me if you REALLY believe your happiness can be bought. (Don’t be ashamed if you do or don’t).
Sure we’ve all heard of the old rich man who dies with no family members at his side; just a hired nurse who hates his guts because he’s been a royal a-hole ever since she’s worked for him.
But I’m not talking about that kind of rich.
I’m talking about YOU. The nice, sweet, thoughtful, loyal, friendly, intelligent, charitable YOU.
So…
Do you think money can buy you happiness?
In my upcoming book The Human Right of Happiness there will be a section on money, wealth, and finances, and what role (if any) they play in our quest of living a happy life.
But lucky for you I’ll discuss the key to wealth and happiness in Part II of this entry on Friday.
In the mean time, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether or not money makes you happy.
xoxo
Miss Hite
Can anyone answer the age old question:
Can money buy us happiness?
Now before you answer this question (either silently in your own head or via commenting on this blog) think REALLY hard.
Think about aaallll the thinks you could enjoy if you had unlimited amounts of money:
- Purchase your dream car.
- Buy a beautiful new house… CASH!
- You could kiss all those excessive doctor bills goodbye (mmmmuah)!
- Hire a personal chef and personal trainer to maintain your ideal weight.
- Take an ultimate fantasy vacation.
- Fill your wardrobe with designer clothes (every brand you ever wanted).
Oh no, wait a minute, that’s my fantasy… (hehehehe)
Ok, really you get the picture. This list could go on and on.
So ask yourself… “Would I be happier if I had more money?”
And by all means, don’t just take the “holy than thou” route by cliché-ishly saying, “I don’t NEED money to be happy.”
Tell me if you REALLY believe your happiness can be bought. (Don’t be ashamed if you do or don’t).
Sure we’ve all heard of the old rich man who dies with no family members at his side; just a hired nurse who hates his guts because he’s been a royal a-hole ever since she’s worked for him.
But I’m not talking about that kind of rich.
I’m talking about YOU. The nice, sweet, thoughtful, loyal, friendly, intelligent, charitable YOU.
So…
Do you think money can buy you happiness?
In my upcoming book The Human Right of Happiness there will be a section on money, wealth, and finances, and what role (if any) they play in our quest of living a happy life.
But lucky for you I’ll discuss the key to wealth and happiness in Part II of this entry on Friday.
In the mean time, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether or not money makes you happy.
xoxo
Miss Hite
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Happiness on the Airwaves!
So,
Yesterday I had the wonderful privilege of having my blog and book featured one of the most innovative and interactive shows in our modern world! I had the pleasure of being invited on REACHHH.com’s Vent Your Mind community call hosted by the one and only Omari Dixon and I have to admit, it was truly an amazing experience!
Omari, along with the other members of the show, were awesome. The dynamic group was very welcoming, well informed, and most of all… ENTERTAINING.
The incredibly intellectual (and might I add) witty Sunny and Jamaal complimented the show by adding substance while the phenomenal “call control god” himself, Omari, kept the show going! Omari is a wonderful host and interviewer. He made a nervous wreck (yeah that would be me) feel comfortable and welcomed on the call.
But most of all, this all-start line up is supported by an extra-ordinary group of audience members! There was a particular young lady on there with an amazing voice and plenty of “science to drop.” (SHOUT OUT TO LADYHOLIDAY!!!). The inter-activity of this call is what takes it to the next level!
Best described, the “Vent Your Mind” experience is a vibrant mix of intellectual topics, awesome hosts, a lively audience, and comedy that will have you LYAO.
The best part of the Vent Your Mind series is that you as listeners get join in and… you guessed it VENT YOUR MIND!!! (Now who wouldn’t enjoy that) :D
Even if you didn’t catch the show last night, (and totally missed me promote my blog) it’s all good. You can catch it every Tuesday at 9 PM (6 PM PST).
To join directly through your facebook account, click here or visit http://www.omarispeaks.com/ for more information!
See you next week! And thanks to the Vent Your Mind crew, you guys and gals were WONDERFUL!
xoxo
Miss Hite
Yesterday I had the wonderful privilege of having my blog and book featured one of the most innovative and interactive shows in our modern world! I had the pleasure of being invited on REACHHH.com’s Vent Your Mind community call hosted by the one and only Omari Dixon and I have to admit, it was truly an amazing experience!
Omari, along with the other members of the show, were awesome. The dynamic group was very welcoming, well informed, and most of all… ENTERTAINING.
The incredibly intellectual (and might I add) witty Sunny and Jamaal complimented the show by adding substance while the phenomenal “call control god” himself, Omari, kept the show going! Omari is a wonderful host and interviewer. He made a nervous wreck (yeah that would be me) feel comfortable and welcomed on the call.
But most of all, this all-start line up is supported by an extra-ordinary group of audience members! There was a particular young lady on there with an amazing voice and plenty of “science to drop.” (SHOUT OUT TO LADYHOLIDAY!!!). The inter-activity of this call is what takes it to the next level!
Best described, the “Vent Your Mind” experience is a vibrant mix of intellectual topics, awesome hosts, a lively audience, and comedy that will have you LYAO.
The best part of the Vent Your Mind series is that you as listeners get join in and… you guessed it VENT YOUR MIND!!! (Now who wouldn’t enjoy that) :D
Even if you didn’t catch the show last night, (and totally missed me promote my blog) it’s all good. You can catch it every Tuesday at 9 PM (6 PM PST).
To join directly through your facebook account, click here or visit http://www.omarispeaks.com/ for more information!
See you next week! And thanks to the Vent Your Mind crew, you guys and gals were WONDERFUL!
xoxo
Miss Hite
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Eternal Sunshine of the Unlimited Mind
One of the things that I admire most is ambition. And now – thanks to online networking sites – I am privy to even more bright minds than I could ask for. Lucky for me I’m surrounded by a circle of ambitious individuals and there is one common denominator amongst each and every one of them. The commonality they all seem to share is that they laugh in the face of obstacles and take on projects and endeavors that others may find outlandish and even unattainable. Plainly stated; they lack limitation in their thought patterns.
I’ve discovered that there is one thing (along with hard work) that is essential for success -- having an ambitious mind-set. Meaning… you know, deep within, that the world is yours for the taking regardless of the limiting thoughts of others. Sometimes even our own minds hold us back from being the best at who we can be.
Too many times I can look back on my life and see how some of my own limiting thoughts have kept me from excelling beyond levels that now seem minimal for me to surpass. That’s why I have taken control of my thoughts and reset my thought boundaries to “Unlimited.” This means I can have, do, and BE anything I want! Whenever I want. And the best part about it is… So can you!!!
But there are a couple of steps you have to follow in order to begin living in the Eternal Sunshine of the Unlimited Mind. Here are a few key things that have been practice by some of the greatest people of our time:
1. Believe that anything is possible… no matter how unattainable it seems.
2. Remember the acronym of FEAR.
False
Evidence that
Appears
Real
And remember that there is NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF (Ah-ha)
(thanks Ma ;-)
3. Dream big! Regardless of outside influences. The bigger the dream the better the outcome!
4. Remember that being a “Multi-Passionate” individual only adds to your character and depth and as long as you know how to take care of business, you can’t help but be a success!
5. Beware of the company you keep. Sometimes the people we care about most could be aiding in the hindrance of our success. Remember; “We can’t expect to fly like eagles when we surround ourselves with chickens.”
There is no need to box your self in one single area. If you have a passion for filmmaking, education, writing, entrepreneurship, pottery AND underwater basket weaving (like myself) then GO FOR IT! And don’t let someone else’s limited beliefs throw a monkey wrench in your well thought out system!
The only thing standing between you and the destination of your dream is – you guessed it – your thoughts!
Changing your thought pattern will change your life, allowing you to bask in the Eternal Sunshine of the Unlimited Mind.
This I promise you!
My upcoming book “The Human Right of Happiness” will cover this topic in intricate detail. Seriously a chapter you WON’T want to miss!
xoxo
Miss Hite
I’ve discovered that there is one thing (along with hard work) that is essential for success -- having an ambitious mind-set. Meaning… you know, deep within, that the world is yours for the taking regardless of the limiting thoughts of others. Sometimes even our own minds hold us back from being the best at who we can be.
Too many times I can look back on my life and see how some of my own limiting thoughts have kept me from excelling beyond levels that now seem minimal for me to surpass. That’s why I have taken control of my thoughts and reset my thought boundaries to “Unlimited.” This means I can have, do, and BE anything I want! Whenever I want. And the best part about it is… So can you!!!
But there are a couple of steps you have to follow in order to begin living in the Eternal Sunshine of the Unlimited Mind. Here are a few key things that have been practice by some of the greatest people of our time:
1. Believe that anything is possible… no matter how unattainable it seems.
2. Remember the acronym of FEAR.
False
Evidence that
Appears
Real
And remember that there is NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF (Ah-ha)
(thanks Ma ;-)
3. Dream big! Regardless of outside influences. The bigger the dream the better the outcome!
4. Remember that being a “Multi-Passionate” individual only adds to your character and depth and as long as you know how to take care of business, you can’t help but be a success!
5. Beware of the company you keep. Sometimes the people we care about most could be aiding in the hindrance of our success. Remember; “We can’t expect to fly like eagles when we surround ourselves with chickens.”
There is no need to box your self in one single area. If you have a passion for filmmaking, education, writing, entrepreneurship, pottery AND underwater basket weaving (like myself) then GO FOR IT! And don’t let someone else’s limited beliefs throw a monkey wrench in your well thought out system!
The only thing standing between you and the destination of your dream is – you guessed it – your thoughts!
Changing your thought pattern will change your life, allowing you to bask in the Eternal Sunshine of the Unlimited Mind.
This I promise you!
My upcoming book “The Human Right of Happiness” will cover this topic in intricate detail. Seriously a chapter you WON’T want to miss!
xoxo
Miss Hite
The Magic of the Ah-ha
"If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your own self-development." - Brian Tracy
An extremely profound quote from an individual is one of the most powerful things we can encounter in life.
You can hear something that’s been said a thousand times over, but it doesn’t quite resonate with you until you’re in a particular mind-set. And then BAM! It comes down on you like a ton of bricks!
This is what we like to call an “ah-ha” moment.
Ah-ha moments mark such a great point in time of your life. It’s when you’ve reached a certain level in a particular aspect of life and at that exact moment – for some reason or another – you just “get it!”
This literally makes you say “Ah-ha…”
Can you think of an Ah-ha moment you’ve experienced in the past?
For instance. You’ve heard people say over and over… “look at the bright side” or “stay positive” but let’s be honest, when we’re in the middle of a self-esteem slump, the last thing we need is someone telling us to be happy.
Actually, looking at “the positive” is in fact the best remedy for curing a miserable mind-state. And it’s not until you experience your personal “Ah-ha” moment, as it pertains to the possibilities of positivity, that you realize the power of gratitude.
The key to taking full advantage of these “Ah-ha” moments is being OPEN to their existence and having faith that they’re out there. So make a conscious decision to watch for your personal ah-ha moments.
There’s no need for us to re-invent the wheel. Most of the information we need to better ourselves is already roaming the world just waiting on us to discovery it. You’d be surprised to find out how much we can glean from those in our past and present. The key is being open to the many possibilities that Ah-ha moments have to offer and use them to take your life to the next level!
Good luck on embracing your Ah-ha’s!
xoxo
Miss Hite
An extremely profound quote from an individual is one of the most powerful things we can encounter in life.
You can hear something that’s been said a thousand times over, but it doesn’t quite resonate with you until you’re in a particular mind-set. And then BAM! It comes down on you like a ton of bricks!
This is what we like to call an “ah-ha” moment.
Ah-ha moments mark such a great point in time of your life. It’s when you’ve reached a certain level in a particular aspect of life and at that exact moment – for some reason or another – you just “get it!”
This literally makes you say “Ah-ha…”
Can you think of an Ah-ha moment you’ve experienced in the past?
For instance. You’ve heard people say over and over… “look at the bright side” or “stay positive” but let’s be honest, when we’re in the middle of a self-esteem slump, the last thing we need is someone telling us to be happy.
Actually, looking at “the positive” is in fact the best remedy for curing a miserable mind-state. And it’s not until you experience your personal “Ah-ha” moment, as it pertains to the possibilities of positivity, that you realize the power of gratitude.
The key to taking full advantage of these “Ah-ha” moments is being OPEN to their existence and having faith that they’re out there. So make a conscious decision to watch for your personal ah-ha moments.
There’s no need for us to re-invent the wheel. Most of the information we need to better ourselves is already roaming the world just waiting on us to discovery it. You’d be surprised to find out how much we can glean from those in our past and present. The key is being open to the many possibilities that Ah-ha moments have to offer and use them to take your life to the next level!
Good luck on embracing your Ah-ha’s!
xoxo
Miss Hite
Monday, April 6, 2009
To All Self Help Skeptics : The Truth About Self Help
One thing you’ll learn about me is… I always keep it real!
So when I give it to you, you’re going to get it straight --
no chaser ;-).
With that being said; a word of truth on “Self Help.”
Lately, whenever I meet a new person or run into an old friend I share with them that I am in the process of writing my first book. And they always ask, "really about what?" My natural response (accompanied by a broad and proud smile) is, "a book on how to be happy. It’s called 'The Human Right of Happiness'."
"Cool" or "Wow" is the usual response I get followed by another common question such as, "So what's the secret to being happy?" or "What made you pick that topic?"
On one particular occasion I was in the bookstore and struck up a conversation with a girl. We were both about to purchase the same book on WordPress and started talking about our blogs. The conversation went as usual and she then posed the question. "What made you pick that topic?"
I told her that I felt we all, as human beings, have the right to live happy lives. The only problem was that some of us just simply don’t know how to get there. I shared with her that I am the self proclaimed “Queen of Self-Help Books” and I have read my fair share of self-development materials which has helped me through some pretty rough spots.
I explained to her how I'd been through times in my life where I felt like I needed a guide on how to just "be happy" and wasn’t able to find a book on it. So I figured, since I now have the answer, it was my civil responsibility to share this knowledge with others.
She nodded and agreed and even threw in a couple of "um hmm's" and "ok's" during my spill. After I explained my reasoning she said it was “great.”
Then she went on to tell me how much she hated self help books. (me = gasp!) She felt they were all (or mostly) written by people who had never been through anything themselves. (me = shame!) People who'd only observed the misery in the lives of others. Professor and PhD talking heads spewing insignificant knowledge about all they've learned from their scholastic efforts. (me = oh the insanity!) She said they were all fake and commented on how they just gave you some fairy tale "Who Moved My Cheese" type answer on how to handle a situation. (me = blasphemy!) "They tell you something really easy to do and then act like everything is supposed to be ok... what do they know? They've never been through anything!" she said. (me = “get-a-rope”).
Hehehehe…
No, really, I thought her insight was very interesting. It made me think and took my book to the next level! And this is when I discovered The Truth About Self Help…
What she'd seem to have missed was one very important word in the phrase "self help." You got it... the key word is "self." When it comes to self help books, writers merely provided us with information. How we use that information to "help" our "selves" is our responsibility.
There are at least two steps in every self-help program.
The first step is gaining and absorbing the information. The second step is applying what you've learned to your personal life and putting it into action!
Nobody on earth has been through everything we have as individuals so there's no self-help guru who has all the answers to our specific situations. But people who write self help material (regardless of their reasoning) provide us with a concept that may or may not work. It is up to us to put these concepts into action and use them to make our lives better.
As the old saying goes... you can lead a horse to the water but you can't make him drink."
With that being said, I challenge you to help yourself as you read my materials and blog postings.
I personally love self help material and find it admirable that someone would be willing to share their insight on how I can make my life better. I truly pray from the bottom of my heart that the wisdom that I share with you helps you to be the best person you know you are within.
I know it’s helping me ;-).
With Love,
Miss Hite
So when I give it to you, you’re going to get it straight --
no chaser ;-).
With that being said; a word of truth on “Self Help.”
Lately, whenever I meet a new person or run into an old friend I share with them that I am in the process of writing my first book. And they always ask, "really about what?" My natural response (accompanied by a broad and proud smile) is, "a book on how to be happy. It’s called 'The Human Right of Happiness'."
"Cool" or "Wow" is the usual response I get followed by another common question such as, "So what's the secret to being happy?" or "What made you pick that topic?"
On one particular occasion I was in the bookstore and struck up a conversation with a girl. We were both about to purchase the same book on WordPress and started talking about our blogs. The conversation went as usual and she then posed the question. "What made you pick that topic?"
I told her that I felt we all, as human beings, have the right to live happy lives. The only problem was that some of us just simply don’t know how to get there. I shared with her that I am the self proclaimed “Queen of Self-Help Books” and I have read my fair share of self-development materials which has helped me through some pretty rough spots.
I explained to her how I'd been through times in my life where I felt like I needed a guide on how to just "be happy" and wasn’t able to find a book on it. So I figured, since I now have the answer, it was my civil responsibility to share this knowledge with others.
She nodded and agreed and even threw in a couple of "um hmm's" and "ok's" during my spill. After I explained my reasoning she said it was “great.”
Then she went on to tell me how much she hated self help books. (me = gasp!) She felt they were all (or mostly) written by people who had never been through anything themselves. (me = shame!) People who'd only observed the misery in the lives of others. Professor and PhD talking heads spewing insignificant knowledge about all they've learned from their scholastic efforts. (me = oh the insanity!) She said they were all fake and commented on how they just gave you some fairy tale "Who Moved My Cheese" type answer on how to handle a situation. (me = blasphemy!) "They tell you something really easy to do and then act like everything is supposed to be ok... what do they know? They've never been through anything!" she said. (me = “get-a-rope”).
Hehehehe…
No, really, I thought her insight was very interesting. It made me think and took my book to the next level! And this is when I discovered The Truth About Self Help…
What she'd seem to have missed was one very important word in the phrase "self help." You got it... the key word is "self." When it comes to self help books, writers merely provided us with information. How we use that information to "help" our "selves" is our responsibility.
There are at least two steps in every self-help program.
The first step is gaining and absorbing the information. The second step is applying what you've learned to your personal life and putting it into action!
Nobody on earth has been through everything we have as individuals so there's no self-help guru who has all the answers to our specific situations. But people who write self help material (regardless of their reasoning) provide us with a concept that may or may not work. It is up to us to put these concepts into action and use them to make our lives better.
As the old saying goes... you can lead a horse to the water but you can't make him drink."
With that being said, I challenge you to help yourself as you read my materials and blog postings.
I personally love self help material and find it admirable that someone would be willing to share their insight on how I can make my life better. I truly pray from the bottom of my heart that the wisdom that I share with you helps you to be the best person you know you are within.
I know it’s helping me ;-).
With Love,
Miss Hite
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
“The Human Right of Happiness”
Have you ever thought… “Why can’t I just be happy?”
Does the thought of pure, utter and complete happiness seem absolutely unattainable?
Or do you ever feel that just at the moment when you have obtained complete happiness, it is suddenly swept away from you, leaving you right where you started, or an even worse place than you were before?
Well, I’m excited to tell you that your life does not have to be filled with feelings of hopelessness, doubt and despair. Hello, I'm Ms. Hite and it thrills me to inform you that each and every one of us has a human right to be happy. (You heard me correctly, a HUMAN RIGHT!) My upcoming book, “The Human Right of Happiness,” will give you the blueprint on what steps to take towards ensuring you live your best possible life; with happiness as your foundation.
Luckily, you don’t have to wait until April of next year to begin implementing the keys to a successful, fulfilling and happy life. Because life is a journey, not a destination, my free weekly blog will walk you through the different ways to enjoy life, and reveal how happiness is within you right now -- at this very moment.
This will be one of the most dynamic blogs you’ll ever have to pleasure of experiencing. It’ll be packed with entertaining information, strategies and exercises that will encourage you to have the life you’ve always wanted to have (If you’ve always wanted to be happy that is.) We’ll cover a range of things that affect our happiness like Wealth, Career, Health & Wellness, Diet & Exercise and of course Dating & Relationships (my expertise hehehe). Also, this is the one and only blog that offers the “Ask Kiki” section, where you can (anonymously) ask yours truly any question you’d like and I can share my jewels of wisdom with you. And don’t worry; if I don’t have the answer, I have a dynamic team of people who I can get the answer from. So BRING IT ON!!!
If you’re ready for the long lasting happiness that is your natural human right, sign up for my free blog below which will be emailed to you every Thursday. Or you can simply visit http://humanrightofhappiness.blogspot.com/ every Thursday morning for a weekly guide to your new exciting, fulfilling, incredibly happy life. Let’s get started!
Does the thought of pure, utter and complete happiness seem absolutely unattainable?
Or do you ever feel that just at the moment when you have obtained complete happiness, it is suddenly swept away from you, leaving you right where you started, or an even worse place than you were before?
Well, I’m excited to tell you that your life does not have to be filled with feelings of hopelessness, doubt and despair. Hello, I'm Ms. Hite and it thrills me to inform you that each and every one of us has a human right to be happy. (You heard me correctly, a HUMAN RIGHT!) My upcoming book, “The Human Right of Happiness,” will give you the blueprint on what steps to take towards ensuring you live your best possible life; with happiness as your foundation.
Luckily, you don’t have to wait until April of next year to begin implementing the keys to a successful, fulfilling and happy life. Because life is a journey, not a destination, my free weekly blog will walk you through the different ways to enjoy life, and reveal how happiness is within you right now -- at this very moment.
This will be one of the most dynamic blogs you’ll ever have to pleasure of experiencing. It’ll be packed with entertaining information, strategies and exercises that will encourage you to have the life you’ve always wanted to have (If you’ve always wanted to be happy that is.) We’ll cover a range of things that affect our happiness like Wealth, Career, Health & Wellness, Diet & Exercise and of course Dating & Relationships (my expertise hehehe). Also, this is the one and only blog that offers the “Ask Kiki” section, where you can (anonymously) ask yours truly any question you’d like and I can share my jewels of wisdom with you. And don’t worry; if I don’t have the answer, I have a dynamic team of people who I can get the answer from. So BRING IT ON!!!
If you’re ready for the long lasting happiness that is your natural human right, sign up for my free blog below which will be emailed to you every Thursday. Or you can simply visit http://humanrightofhappiness.blogspot.com/ every Thursday morning for a weekly guide to your new exciting, fulfilling, incredibly happy life. Let’s get started!
The Hard Part… Convincing You That Happiness IS Your Right.
So I know what your first question is…
“Why do I have the human right to be happy?”
And to that question my answer to you would be… WHY NOT?!?!
Doesn’t the mere thought of having a right to be happy give you a sense of entitlement to the emotion as a whole? Knowing that something (in this case happiness) is your God given right makes you expect it and once you expect something, you have a better chance at getting it (we’ll talk about this later).
So, "What's the secret to living a happy life?”
That's the main question I get when I tell people about my upcoming book "The Human Right of Happiness." Being happy and enjoying life is a luxury that many of us let pass us by as we go along with our daily tasks. We become so consumed with our itineraries, emotional issues, material wants, and even basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing, that we don't stop and take out the time to simply enjoy and appreciate the actual act of living. These things (and many more) are what make us feel horrible emotions such as depression, the feelings of anxiousness, sadness, hopelessness and helplessness. We begin to focus on these negative feelings and this becomes counter-productive because focusing on what is not there or what we're lacking is what brings these feelings about.
And then our mind goes to work.
"If only I had a job that I liked or made more money."
"If I could just find the right relationship."
"If I could just lose this 20lbs."
Trust me; I know from experience, we can always think of something(s) that would make our lives so much better. A better car, a bigger home, having a child, having no children, being older, being younger, the list could go on and on. What we fail to realize is, by doing this we’re rely on things from our external world to make our internal-selves happy. This, my friends, is a recipe for disaster.
Now I'm not saying these things don't mean anything, they are definitely great additions to our lives. What I am saying is they are not guaranteed to make us happy. I always hear people say "money's not everything; you can't take it with you when you die." But what they fail to mention is -- you can't take anything with you when you pass away.
You see, there is no person, no amount of money, no relationship, no career that will make you happy. Sure, you may be happy for a while, but soon those all to familiar feelings come creeping back and before you know it, you're back where you started... hopeless.
Happiness comes from within. When we rely on external things to make us happy, we give that specific thing (or things) power and control over our emotional state which leaves you powerless should those things be lost. This means we can only rely on ourselves for our emotional state; and this gives us so much power.
So what's the secret to living a happy life?
I'm glad to tell you that I have discovered the key ingredient to happy living. There is a way for you to become sincerely happy and enjoy every moment of your life (even the not so good moments).
The first step to put you on the path to taking full advantage of your natural human right to be happy is simple and you don't need to buy it, meet it, work for a long time at it.
All you have to do is -- are you ready – simply make a conscious decision to be happy. It's that easy. This is why being happy is something that you and only you have control over.
I know it may be hard and it might even sound a little cheesy at first. You may have reservations about what I’m telling you. But it’s the ONLY way you will even stand a chance at having a taste of the good life.
The beautiful truth about Self Help is that you have the ability to take the knowledge you receive and use it to help yourself. By making a conscious decision to be happy you set the foundation to having a wonderful life. Also, practicing some of my other suggestion and implementing them in your life will add the balance you need to live your most fulfilling life possible! That's what this site is all about. Helping us help ourselves by embracing our power during every moment in of lives.
-- xoxo Miss Hite
“Why do I have the human right to be happy?”
And to that question my answer to you would be… WHY NOT?!?!
Doesn’t the mere thought of having a right to be happy give you a sense of entitlement to the emotion as a whole? Knowing that something (in this case happiness) is your God given right makes you expect it and once you expect something, you have a better chance at getting it (we’ll talk about this later).
So, "What's the secret to living a happy life?”
That's the main question I get when I tell people about my upcoming book "The Human Right of Happiness." Being happy and enjoying life is a luxury that many of us let pass us by as we go along with our daily tasks. We become so consumed with our itineraries, emotional issues, material wants, and even basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing, that we don't stop and take out the time to simply enjoy and appreciate the actual act of living. These things (and many more) are what make us feel horrible emotions such as depression, the feelings of anxiousness, sadness, hopelessness and helplessness. We begin to focus on these negative feelings and this becomes counter-productive because focusing on what is not there or what we're lacking is what brings these feelings about.
And then our mind goes to work.
"If only I had a job that I liked or made more money."
"If I could just find the right relationship."
"If I could just lose this 20lbs."
Trust me; I know from experience, we can always think of something(s) that would make our lives so much better. A better car, a bigger home, having a child, having no children, being older, being younger, the list could go on and on. What we fail to realize is, by doing this we’re rely on things from our external world to make our internal-selves happy. This, my friends, is a recipe for disaster.
Now I'm not saying these things don't mean anything, they are definitely great additions to our lives. What I am saying is they are not guaranteed to make us happy. I always hear people say "money's not everything; you can't take it with you when you die." But what they fail to mention is -- you can't take anything with you when you pass away.
You see, there is no person, no amount of money, no relationship, no career that will make you happy. Sure, you may be happy for a while, but soon those all to familiar feelings come creeping back and before you know it, you're back where you started... hopeless.
Happiness comes from within. When we rely on external things to make us happy, we give that specific thing (or things) power and control over our emotional state which leaves you powerless should those things be lost. This means we can only rely on ourselves for our emotional state; and this gives us so much power.
So what's the secret to living a happy life?
I'm glad to tell you that I have discovered the key ingredient to happy living. There is a way for you to become sincerely happy and enjoy every moment of your life (even the not so good moments).
The first step to put you on the path to taking full advantage of your natural human right to be happy is simple and you don't need to buy it, meet it, work for a long time at it.
All you have to do is -- are you ready – simply make a conscious decision to be happy. It's that easy. This is why being happy is something that you and only you have control over.
I know it may be hard and it might even sound a little cheesy at first. You may have reservations about what I’m telling you. But it’s the ONLY way you will even stand a chance at having a taste of the good life.
The beautiful truth about Self Help is that you have the ability to take the knowledge you receive and use it to help yourself. By making a conscious decision to be happy you set the foundation to having a wonderful life. Also, practicing some of my other suggestion and implementing them in your life will add the balance you need to live your most fulfilling life possible! That's what this site is all about. Helping us help ourselves by embracing our power during every moment in of lives.
-- xoxo Miss Hite
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