IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!
The
choices YOU make in
life will determine your future!
Ron San Angelo served as
a Mayor of Naugatuck, Connecticut for 4 years, a State Representative in the
Connecticut State Legislature for 10 years and as a Sales Representative for
over 13 years.
In this Newsletter he will
share with you some of the things that the he has learned about Self Motivation
and Feeling
Good about You in his over 27 years of experience in dealing
with top government officials, business leaders, and citizens.
Email Ron: sanangelomayor@hotmail.com
"When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is
so strong that you know that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to,
your future will be unlimited."
Brian
Tracy
Motivation – Through
Establishing Goals
Everyone has some idea of
where they would like to be in the future, but the question is: How do we get
there? Establishing goals and writing them down will help you to find the
answer to this question. Without a plan it will be difficult to achieve
success. Years from now you may find yourself asking the question: What
happened to all of the things I wanted to accomplish. Stop wandering aimlessly
and begin developing your plan!
How do I start the process
of Establish Goals?
Develop both Short Term Goals and Long Term Goals.
A. Write down
your Goals.
B. Develop your
Plan.
C. Implement
the Plan and Stay Focused!
Health as a Motivator
We
all know that when we are unhealthy it is very hard to be motivated. Being
overweight, smoking, drinking, lack of sleep, and a reluctance to exercise all
contribute to our lack of motivation. Healthy people accomplish more, feel
better, and lead more positive lives.
4 Keys to Staying Healthy and to Achieving
More
- Make
sure you get a good night sleep. Proper rest is imperative to the ability of human beings
to function properly. It affects your health, learning capacity, memory,
and yes the motivation to accomplish your goals. Start planning earlier
bed times. Turn off the T.V, put away your computer, get the kids to bed
earlier, avoid heavy eating or caffeine before bed, and most of all ensure
that you have a comfortable sleeping environment.
- Control
your appetite and eat healthier. One of the hardest things I had
to do, but also one of the most important. Learn about the food you are
consuming. There are thousands of books available that explain the
benefits of healthy eating. Being overweight puts a strain on your heart
and your stamina declines dramatically. It all starts in the grocery
market. I simply stopped purchasing items that had a negative effect on my
health. This alone will make it more difficult for you to cheat and
continue any bad habits you have developed. Change from a high calorie diet to a
lower calorie that you enjoy just as much. You don’t have to deprive
yourself. You just have to learn to make better choices.
- Exercise. – Yep. You have to do it! I know it was hard for me too! Start
slow with a walk around the block and build up slowly. Trying to start off
with a 5 K race is definitely not the way to go. The simple truth is that
exercise stimulates the brain, improves our physical body, and yes
increases our motivation. Going to gym is only one way to exercise. Make
exercise fun! I took up Country Line Dancing! Hike a beautiful trail, or
find a place to swim, but most of all make sure it is a physical activity
you like to do. This will make it easier to accomplish and if you are the
type of person who gets bored easily like me then change exercises on a
regular basis. Stop making excuses. Find the time. It is too important not
to. Exercising for 20 minutes a day will go a long way to improve your
health and make you feel better. Consult with you physician before
starting any rigorous activity
- Relaxation –The
pressures of being Mayor taught me that stress and anxiety can be
extremely detrimental to your health. Remember that old saying: Take the
time and smell the Roses. In today’s world of high pressure jobs, taking
care of family and children, and doing your every day household chores it
never seems like there is time for you! Plan relaxation time into your
schedule. You can’t take care of those you love if you don’t take care of
yourself. A weekend getaway or a vacation is a great way to recharge your
batteries. Taking time off will go a long way to improving your health,
reenergizing you, and yes it will increase your motivation to do even
more.
Ron San Angelo’s - Top 10
Ways to Feel Good about You!
A positive outlook on life
requires action on your part! You can wander through life like most
people or you can make a decision to take control and make your own life
the best it can be!
1.
Develop a written Daily Plan and stick to
it. Establish
goals you want to accomplish and check off the items as you complete them. The
sense of accomplishment will make you feel better and you will get more things
done! Make sure a reward for accomplishing your tasks is the last thing
on you list.
2.
Take pride in your appearance. Dress appropriately for whatever you are doing and
look your best. Dressing sharply will make you more confident and you will feel
better about yourself. Even if you are just meeting a friend for coffee, going
to the grocery store, or doing any kind of routine event.
3.
Learn something new each day. Read a
book, go to a seminar, or attend some cultural event. People who invest in
themselves and their future are always happier then those who follow the same
routine.
4.
Be the best you can be. Don’t take the shortcuts. Make sure that whatever you
need to get done you do it to the best of your ability. Take pride in the work
that you do and others will come to recognize you for your own abilities.
5.
Help others who need it. In government
I learned there are no better feelings in this world then helping someone else.
Join a community group, donate to a needy cause, or lend a helping hand to a
friend or neighbor. The reward you will receive in your own self worth will be
worth the effort.
6.
Stand for your beliefs and values. Don’t cave in to the beliefs or values of
others when you know in your heart that they are wrong. Stand for core
principles such as honesty and integrity. These are the foundations that will
give you strength even in the most difficult of times.
7.
Don’t give in to fear. Too often we never challenge ourselves. We let fear
stop us from achieving our goals. Start off with the small things you may be
afraid of and conquer them one at a time. You will soon find that they were not
nearly as difficult to overcome as your mind told you they were.
8.
Think positively. Stop
focusing on what you can’t do and focus on what you can. We spend so much time
on the negative things in our lives that we forget about all the wonderful
things that are happening. Always think about your strengths and build on the
positives. Deal with negative issues as quickly as possible and get them out of
the way.
9.
Stay away from negative people. As Mayor there were always people who tried to drag
you down. They will complain about everything and it will be nearly impossible
for you to make them happy. They seem to enjoy wallowing in their misery. You
have a choice. Stay and be miserable with them or find more positive people to
associate with.
10.
Do something positive for yourself every
day. As part of our daily lives we think about everyone
else. Our spouses, children, and our friends are all important to our lives,
but in order for us to be happy we have to think about ourselves as
well.
I Believe You Can Accomplish Anything You Choose
If you could see through my eyes,
I wonder what you'd be feeling right now,
Because I can see you standing
As you really are -
Powerful, sensitive, determined, and gracious.
I can see you achieving everything you choose to achieve.
I can see you being exactly who and what you want to be.
Look through my eyes for an instant,
And you'll see yourself
Conquering all limitations.
Look through my eyes,
And see who you really are
And what you are capable of.
You can accomplish anything --
I know you can.
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