Louise Smith

6 years ago · 2 min. reading time · ~10 ·

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............. IT'S NEARLY......................

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............. IT'S NEARLY......................

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So what happens next ?                                                                                 

Whether you live in Winter or in Summer                                                               

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In Snow

Or at the beach

Everyone can celebrate   

Where ever you may be


But if you celebrate too much 

Beware of the 101 Dachshunds
That will creep into your dreams


Even though they are weenie

They have big HEARTS                                                                         Santa comes to Snaggers too !
Are royal and very loyal
And everything in between

We wish you all the best for 2018

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Lila who scoffs her food despite the slow down bowl

                                                                                                                                Scapa who is fussy and eats the wet food first


I think purposeful living is the only way to live !

Louise

For contentment and meaningful lives people need to                                               

20345211.jpg- have a routine
- know themselves well to deal with situations beyond their    control
-  stand up to bullying
- be creative
- be curious
-  know how to relax to destress.


Many people do not live with a purpose as they

- are too busy coping with life to think, to plan or do       something about it
- have other priorities like looking after the kids, older parents, pay the mortgage, catch up on sleep, work long hours
- care more about what other 's think and if others don't approve, they are stuck
- have mental health issues and find it hard to get out of bed each day
- have very poor self esteem so can't even contemplate that it would be possible for them to change
- have no home or support from family, friends or colleagues         

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- have no goals 
-find it too scary to change
- have no vision
-  have no perseverance and give up to easily
- have no thinking or analysis or intutition skills,
  meaning they don't have a clue where to start & what to do
- a lot of people are just stuck and become victims to their     own misery


Some people have given up to look for a purpose in life... 

                                                                                            Thinking it will never happen, they are too old or it does not even exist 


So in 2018 if you meet these people try to help them

- work out their goals to go with their values                                 

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- explore possibilities
- overcome obstacles
- learn coping strategies and assertiveness
- as a mentor and coach them with positive comments  pointing out progress

One step forward and 2 steps back, one step forward and 2 steps back, one step forward and 2 steps back

One step forward
                               Another step forward
                                                                    Yet  another step forward

                                                                                                                 Small steps forward
                                                                                                                                                      Progress

Small steps  forward
                                     Progress 


Sometimes you are not responsible for the finished product
as
you, too, are a small step in the chain


you too will gain as                                                     

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to help, 

you need to first learn what's needed

and

that is how you grow 


Louise Smith        PSYCHOLOGIST   F2F    Tele   Online Counselling                                        
(Assoc MAPS) (QCT),
B. A. (Hons) (Psych) (Japanese & Music),
Dip. T. Prim. & Spec. Ed. (Hearing Impaired)

Make Positive Life Changes;
Improve Assertiveness and Self Esteem

Deal with Depression, Anxiety, Anger and Stress
Cope with Workplace Issues - Team work, Setting Goals, Problem solving

Enoggera Health Practice Brisbane Queensland Australia
Email: smith.louise@optusnet.com.au






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Comments

Louise Smith

6 years ago #8

#17
Thank you Preston Yes the forward direction is what's important

Lisa Vanderburg

6 years ago #7

#14
haha....

Louise Smith

6 years ago #6

#9
Yes Nicole Chardenet Thanks for the mindful positive thinking reminder! It's helpful and relaxing to be grateful for what we have that is good in our lives whether concrete or abstract. Then we don't "have" to want what we think we might need ! Best wishes for 2018 !

Lisa Vanderburg

6 years ago #5

#10
HA! I can't balance on a flat floor! Some part of me is trying to kill me Nicole Chardenet...lol :)

Lisa Vanderburg

6 years ago #4

'Purpose'...an illusive quantity as I age, I have to say, dear Louise Smith. You're right in saying that it really helps to focus on others in need than yourself - great advise! Happy new year to you :)

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #3

"And I think many of us experience set backs." Missed a word below.

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #2

Well put Louise Smith! I've been fortunate to have many wonderful years and I many of us experience set backs from time to time. 2017 was certainly a set back but it's also been a reflective time. I'm setting my clock forward in 2018! :))

Randall Burns

6 years ago #1

Great message Louise Smith Wishing you the best for the New Year!

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