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Ten Steps to a Joyful and Enthusiastic Life
First: Stop putting yourself down. There is a lot that is good in you. Empty your mind of thoughts of failure and start seeing yourself as a competent person.
Second: Eliminate self-pity. Think of what you have, instead of dwelling on what you may have lost.
Third: Quit thinking about yourself. Think of others. Go out and look for someone who needs the help you can give, and give it freely.
Fourth: Remember the words of Goethe: “He who has a firm will molds the world to himself.” God gave humans something called will. Use it.
Fifth: Have a goal and set an achievable timetable to achieve it.
Sixth: Stop wasting your mental energy on the past, and start thinking about what to do now. Amazing things happen when you think constructively.
Seventh: Every morning and every evening say these words aloud: ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Eighth: Every day say three times: “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalms 118:24).
Ninth: Think and practice joy every day.
Tenth: Get enthusiasm; think enthusiasm; live enthusiastically!
~ Norman Vincent Peale
