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Saraband

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Saraband's Life List

  2. 1. Attitude of Gratitude: Make Note of 3 Gratefuls & 3 Did Wells Each Day (43T)
    18 entries . 6 cheers     		8 people
  3. 2. Have a one word resolution for 2012
    1 entry . 3 cheers     		0 people
  4. 3. Return to the Kruger Park
    1 entry . 3 cheers     		1 person
  5. 4. Try T'ai Chi
    8 cheers     		31 people
  6. 5. Change my job
    6 cheers     		110 people
  7. 6. Volunteer
    12 entries . 43 cheers     		5,499 people
  8. 7. Join a book club
    1 entry . 3 cheers     		502 people
  9. 8. Start a walking group
    1 entry . 2 cheers     		1 person
  10. 9. Be master of my own time
    3 entries . 29 cheers     		2 people
  11. 10. Cultivate discipline
    2 entries . 2 cheers     		2 people
  12. 11. Embrace resilience
    9 entries . 22 cheers     		1 person
  13. 12. Be mindful
    22 cheers     		155 people
  14. 13. Live with a peaceful heart
    1 entry . 60 cheers     		1 person
  15. 14. Practice and spread acceptance, understanding and compassion
    51 cheers     		36 people
  16. 15. Be calm, rational, reasonable and kind
    1 entry . 52 cheers     		1 person
  17. 16. Maintain my equilibrium
    3 entries . 39 cheers     		1 person
  18. 17. Follow my inner compass
    1 entry . 64 cheers     		1 person
  19. 18. Encourage others to reach their potential
    2 entries . 62 cheers     		40 people
  20. 19. Work on Individual Accountability
    2 entries . 17 cheers     		2 people
  21. 20. Be a better listener
    38 cheers     		789 people
  22. 21. Be curious, not judgmental
    1 entry . 92 cheers     		3 people
  23. 22. Respect my health
    10 entries . 30 cheers     		2 people
  24. 23. Live within my means
    3 entries . 12 cheers     		177 people
  25. 24. Use what I have
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		18 people
  26. 25. Read, read, and read some more
    24 entries . 18 cheers     		368 people
  27. 26. Garden
    12 entries . 46 cheers     		326 people
  28. 27. See justice re HS2
    4 entries . 3 cheers     		2 people
  29. 28. Take every opportunity to travel. Those that are not on my list of places to see may repay a visit many times over.
    3 entries . 31 cheers     		1 person
  30. 29. Articulate my vision year on year
    6 entries . 37 cheers     		1 person
  31. 30. Make best use of 43T
    15 entries . 69 cheers     		1 person

How I did it
How to get a part-time job
It took me
2 years
It made me

How I did it: I needed a job because I needed an income.  But money isn't everything; I needed a job that could sit alongside other important elements in my life without disturbing the balance.Finding this job took a long time and was not without problems. I was wracked with doubt more than once, and often guilty because I wasn't looking hard enough, or compromising sufficiently.Yet when I did compromise and go for jobs that were not ideal but wou… Read how I did it…

Feb 05, 2011, 04:14AM PST | 7 comments | 25 cheers


How to participate in the 2010 Season for Non-Violence
It took me
64 days
It made me
stronger and wiser

How I did it: I used two websites which provided a daily focus on a particular aspect of living and working towards peace and nonviolence in the world.The emphasis is very much on your own individual behaviour and attitudes.  There is no need to join groups or make noticeable changes to your lifestyle: it is about how you personally think and behave.Each day offered food for thought and reflection and made suggestions of positive action you might … Read how I did it…

Apr 08, 2010, 02:24AM PDT | 4 comments | 14 cheers


How to achieve 10 more things - which makes 20 so far - that nag & eat away at me so I can be free of them & feel smugly pleased instead. :)
It took me
2 months
It made me
smugly pleased!

How I did it: Add things to the list as I realise they're starting to get to me. Review the list regularly Just having things listed frees up space in my head and removes the pressure.  Once they've made it on to the list, I know their turn will come more quickly than it might have done otherwise. Read how I did it…

Feb 05, 2010, 05:33AM PST | 0 comments | 8 cheers


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Recent entries
Attitude of Gratitude: Make Note of 3 Gratefuls & 3 Did Wells Each Day (43T) (read all 18 entries…)
January 18th

Gratefuls

Good things:

  • Confidence, self-belief and good energy
  • A very good feeling from the people at the potential job I’m pursuing. I want this job!
  • A final evening with B before I leave

Did wells

  • I dealt with a couple of small setbacks with resilience and good humour
  • I approached the informal visit re the new job with confidence and optimism and I remained focused on projecting self-belief and competence
  • I worked steadily to have everything ready for tomorrow’s trip

Jan 19, 05:43AM PST | 11 cheers | 1 comment


Attitude of Gratitude: Make Note of 3 Gratefuls & 3 Did Wells Each Day (43T) (read all 18 entries…)
January 17th

Gratefuls

Three good things:

  • A whole day with E and Evan which included a brief visit from R
  • E’s ongoing recovery: her courage, fortitude and honesty continue to inspire me
  • Hugs and kisses from my gorgeous grandson!

Did wells

  • I listened with attention and empathy and enquired with tact and sensitivity
  • E & I shared our usual open, honest and respectful dialogue
  • I gained some insight into an old situation which enabled me to let go of some inappropriate guilt

Jan 19, 05:38AM PST | 6 cheers | 0 comments


Attitude of Gratitude: Make Note of 3 Gratefuls & 3 Did Wells Each Day (43T) (read all 18 entries…)
January 16th

Gratefuls

Today I am thankful for:

  • Another crisp bright and sparkling day
  • The different forms of friendship; feeling loved and cared for
  • My kindle – an unexpected and delightful gift from B!

Did wells

  • I was able to listen and empathise with grace and full attention. I felt fully present with another – aware of and yet outside of my own needs and challenges
  • I made good use of my emotional intelligence
  • I successfully bought my first book on Kindle ;)

I am noticing that I find it very difficult most days to find 3 did wells. This is a good exercise for me; it’s helping me to think differently and begin to notice and acknowledge my own achievements however small :)

Jan 19, 05:31AM PST | 6 cheers | 0 comments


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