by Alice Gray, Dr. Steve Stephens, and John Van Diest

• Develop an attitude of gratitude.
  Even when you are experiencing tough times, remember the blessings in your life. It's like sprinkling sunshine on a cloudy day.
• Encourage others.
  When someone has a goal, most people point out the obstacles. You be the one to point out the possibilities.
• Give sincere compliments.
  We all like to be remembered for our best moments.
• Keep growing.
  Walk a different path. Take a class. Read something inspiring.
• Give the gift of forgiveness.
  Forgiveness is a blessing for the one who forgives as well as for the one who is forgiven.
• Take care of yourself.
  Exercise, eat a healthy diet, sing, and dance a little bit every day.
• Do random acts of kindness.
  The most fun is when the other person doesn't know who did it.
• Treasure relationships.
  Eat meals together, take walks, listen. Share laughter and tears. Make memories.
• Share your faith.
  You can wish someone joy and peace and happy things, but when you share your faith - you've wished them everything.

Reference: Gray, A., Stephens, S., & Van Diest, J. (2001). Lists to live by. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers.

Reprinted with permission from the OSU Leadership Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-3114 http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

It's been 2 weeks since the New Year started. This article helps us keep what's truly important in the forefront of our focus. Many of my clients have some of these items as goals for 2006. How about you?

January 26, 2006
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