Bell Moore Group Inc.: Transition in Every People’s Lifestyle

It is no doubt that we are living in the era of convenience. Rapid service, instant messages, food deliveries, mobile payments and purchasing of goods is easier than ever. Convenience is becoming increasingly, well, convenient and is now demanded in almost every corner of our society.

I can still remember how my grandparents tell stories of their simple village life without the conveniences of today's modern world. The villages back in the days have no stark variety in house design, since we lived in an Asian country, all houses are generally made of bamboo and the roofs are made of palm leaves. People practically did everything at home: planted their own food and raised animals for meat. Village life back in the days is so simple and quiet - free from pollution, less noise and rush as they had everything they needed to live long happy lives.

Living in today’s modern world is somewhat industrialized, full of complexities, densely populated with harsh pollution and corruption. It is very much different from the world our grandparents use to live 50 years ago. Even our knowledge of ourselves and the universe has expanded, infrastructures have become globalized and technological developments changes the way we communicate with each other. Houses nowadays are made of concrete blocks with cement render and high-class building materials. In addition, we don’t need to domesticate animals and farm for foods, there are now nearby shops and restaurants that can satisfy our hunger and cater all our essential needs.

The constant change and wonders in today’s living have left each of us with an increasingly complex world to deal with. Whatever our lifestyle choice is, whether we yearn for a simple or extravagant living, Bell Moore has the capability to meet our unique and diversified needs. The company led by Rianne Bell and Lynn Moore has long been in the industry providing convenience to their clients in the field of leasing, brokerage and consulting services. Bellmoore Group Inc review and comprehends what you aspire to achieve as it is their mission to satisfy the property needs of tenants and buyers for many years in the property operation sector.

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants Review - Ordentlig skridt til Home art udsmykning

Fleste mennesker ønsker glade, energiske og livlige omgivelser for deres hjem, det er grunden til mange af dem vælger kunst for mere god effekt. Devin Fitzpatrick art Consultants respekterer tanken om andre mennesker, der foretrækker en minimalistisk tilgang, men til dem, der elsker at designe deres hjem med illustrationer, de har et par stykker af råd til dig.

Først på listen er ideen om at sætte kunsten for højt. Der er mange mennesker, der ikke kan lide kunst, der er placeret meget højt, så nogle af dine besøgende måske ikke sætter pris på kunstværket i en sådan placering. At have en bedre resultat i at gøre dit hjem kunst indretning, identificere først den korrekte og højre hængende højde af en kunst brik i din væg for at afbalancere sit udseende til hele rummet.

Den rigtige skalering er også afgørende i at gøre Home art dekoration. Placer ikke små kunstværker på et stort rum og aldrig sætte store kunstværker i et lille rum. Du kan organisere små kunstværker på større måtter eller tykkere rammer, så de matcher rummet og størrelsen på væggen. Men hvis du er til den forsætlige out-of-skala design, så husk at sætte andre ting ud-af-skala samt hvor alt i det pågældende rum skal følge dette begreb.

Oprettelse af en væg collage kan også være en awesome idé. Men glem ikke at forestille sig resultatet først og afgøre, om det giver en god energi eller en kaotisk en. Sørg for korrekt at arrangere alt, så du ikke ender med et forordnet resultat. Tænk hårdt, før du borer mange huller i din væg.

Du kan også vælge mellem forskellige sorter og bland et par af dem. Du kan arrangere en masse lærreder eller indrammet kunst omkring dit hjem, eller hænge gobeliner og pin up dyner. Kunst kan findes på alle former, og det er ikke kun begrænset til dem, der kan hænges på væggene. Find mere smuk kunst i dit lokalområde eller via internettet og læg dem alle sammen i dit dejlige hjem.

Fra selve navnet, kan negative rum eller tomme pletter i dit hus også være et nyttigt sted, der kan give følelsen af ro, da det viser en mindre hektisk udseende, hvor det kunne bringe mere indflydelse til andre rum med kunst i nærheden så godt. Placering af en masse kunst på ét sted, kan ikke se tiltalende for øjnene længere.

Devin Fitzpatrick art konsulenter også rådgivning sætte lag i din dekorationer, mens du er opmærksom på at forbinde hver kunststykke med hinanden. Aldrig sætte en kunst med blot et søm som sin støtte, lære at bruge den korrekte hængende værktøjer og hardware.

At have forskellige former for kunst i dit hus kan bringe konstant skønhed omkring din plads. Kontakt Devin Fitzpatrick art konsulenter for mere nyttige tips om kunst udsmykning.

IBS Consultants Corporate Legal - India’s Fight against Black Money goes International

Recently India & Singapore have amended a decade old double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA) to allow the income tax department to impose tax on capital gains (tax) on investments routed through island nation & avert misuse of benefits.

Earlier, Government of India managed to get Mauritius and Cyprus to amend tax treaties to impose capital gain tax & avoid round-tripping of funds into the country some of which was said to be black money.

The above measures aim to reduce revenue loss, prohibit double non-taxation, consolidate the flow of investment and also trigger the interchange of knowledge between the two countries. It is also anticipated to reduce unpredictability in the market, by possibly intimidating non serious investors. Such amendment shall tackle the long pending issues of treaty abuse & round tripping of funds

Source based taxation approach will certainly have an impact on foreign investments from Mauritius, Cyprus & Singapore as investments will now have to factor in the capital gains tax. This amendment will bear a brunt on prospective investments transmitted in India. These amendments have brought in much more lucidity to the existing provisions thereby boosting confidence in investment related decisions. From this viewpoint, this amendment is indeed a much required one.

Considering that Governments globally are taking various actions against treaty abuse provisions and also implementing various Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives, this is a move for better tax transparency and administration.

However, there are still some issues on account of this amendment that needs stringent evaluation. Some of the issues which needs clarity area as follows:

Currently, only shares are covered under the capital gains withdrawal. Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) have not been dealt with. Thus, would a transfer of a CCD then result in capital gains? In order to claim grandfathering provisions, does it imply, the CCDs should be converted to shares before 31 March 2017 to be eligible for the exemption.

The bigger issue pertains to participatory notes or P-notes as they are popularly known. According to media reports, around 30 to 50% of the P Notes money is routed through ETF (exchange traded funds). Taxing ETF will impact liquidity in the market and probably make the investors shift to Singapore exchange to buy Nifty.

Another important aspect that should be kept in mind is that India proposes to introduce General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) effective 1 April 2017.

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Tokyo MK Taxi: Bekijk bij het kiezen van dat de beste chauffeur Service

Chauffeur autodiensten van pas komen op tijden die we nodig hebben om ergens en doe niet willen rijden. Individuen op zoek naar een prettige reizende ervaring kunnen ook inhuren voor de chauffeur auto's naar hun favoriete evenementen en bestemmingen. De beste chauffeur service-provider om te genieten van een onvergetelijke reiservaring te zoeken. Hier zijn een paar dingen die belangrijk zijn voor het krijgen van het beste onder de rest:

De aangeboden diensten

Een goede chauffeur servicebedrijf moet flexibel zijn met betrekking tot het soort chauffeur diensten die zij biedt. Zij moeten hun diensten voor zakelijke reizen en Luchthaventransfers bieden evenals kunnen genieten van reizen met elegantie en stijl tot speciale evenementen zoals proms, reünie, bruiloft en verjaardagen. Zij moeten voldoen aan professionele normen door het leveren van uitzonderlijke service als geen ander en moeten ook kunnen wat nodig is om de plannen en adequaat uitvoeren van elke dienst.

High-Class wagenpark

Een ding te overwegen is de auto's. De lijn van chauffeur auto's die een bedrijf heeft kan veel vertellen over het niveau van de diensten die kan aanbieden. Als een client hebt u de mogelijkheid om te kiezen van het voertuig die u het meest van hou voor uw reiservaring. Met meer dan één model en merk om uit te kiezen, kunt Tokyo MK geven een soepele rit hun cliënten gebruik van luxe auto's waarmee ze uit te komen op hun bestemming met stijl en verfijning. MK Taxi beschikt over Lexus groep liefhebbers auto limo opties zoals LS600hL en Lexus LS460. Andere soorten luxe auto aangeboden door het bedrijf zijn: Mercedes-Benz S500L, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Crown Royal Saloon, Nissan Fuga hybride, Toyota Hiace en BMW ActiveHybrid 7 L.

De chauffeurs

Chauffeurs zijn meer dan alleen stuurprogramma's. Ze zijn activa van een onderneming als ze verantwoordelijk zijn voor ervoor te zorgen dat een cliënt de meest positieve reiservaring heeft. Daarom kiest voor een bedrijf met hoog opgeleide professionele chauffeurs met effectieve communicatievaardigheden en een uitstekende klantenservice kan geven. Dit betekent, een chauffeur moet behandelen hun passagier met het grootst mogelijke respect, beleefdheid, anticipeert op de behoeften van de passagier en moet begrijpen wanneer te betrekken bij een gesprek met de passagier en wanneer zich te onthouden van praten. Een geweldige chauffeur moet ook worden goed-geïnformeerd op de lokale wegen en routes om u naar uw bestemming veilig en snel naast punten van belang als er iets een passagier wil weten over.

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Don't be alarmed by snakes on the beach in Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing

GALVESTON, Texas -- It’s that time of year again: rattlesnake season in Galveston.

The reptiles are once again making an appearance on the island. Beachgoers are warned not to trek through the dunes.

The rattlesnakes will start to emerge from their daytime hiding spots as the sun starts setting. Only one person was bitten by a rattlesnake last year, but nonetheless, it pays to be cautious.

“With a rattlesnake, he bites you, he’s got to pump those jaws. I got hit once in my leg with those jaws and that when he’s injecting,” said Hal Newsom with Animal Control Wildlife.

Newsom has been wrangling rattlesnakes since he was a kid. The varmint trapper says he’s responded to at least 22 rattlesnake calls on Galveston Island in the last three days.

Newsom says since it’s rattlesnake mating season, and the weather’s getting warmer, the snakes are showing themselves to beachgoers as they pass through the dunes.

Contrary to popular belief, you’re more likely to run into rattlesnakes either at dawn or dusk when the snakes are looking for a spot to cool off.

That’s when Newsom says people are at the greatest risk.

“They can feel vibrations, they can’t hear, they got no ears. But when he feels vibrations and gets nervous, that tail starts to shake,” Newsom said.

Galveston Island State Park supervisor Hans Haglund says it’s nature’s way of warning us to slowly back away.

“They’re not out there to get us. They’re there to let us know if we don’t mess with it, it won’t mess with us, kind of deal,” Haglund said.

Experts say if you happen to get bitten by a rattlesnake at the beach, stay calm and call 911. Don’t try to use a tourniquet or suck out the poison; just get to the hospital as quickly as possible.

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Jakarta Indonesia’s Capital of Splendors

As the capital city of Indonesia, the sprawling megapolitan city of Jakarta is not only the seat of the national government and center of business activities but also a melting pot of cultures from many parts of the archipelago. Home to millions of people, the city is where the glittering lights of modern skyscrapers fuse perfectly with traditional Indonesian elegance and the legacies of the country’s national history, while, standing proudly at its center is the National Monument.

A city that never sleeps, with round-the-clock entertainment and superb recreational facilities, there is definitely something for everyone here in the capital city. From international music concerts, pulsating nightlife, fascinating recreational and theme parks, wide range of shopping opportunities, culinary presentations from all over the archipelago and the world, as well as its distinctly unique traditional art and culture, Jakarta is truly a capital of diverse splendors.

Here are some of the main highlights of the capital city of Jakarta:

1.      Fun Packed Recreational and Theme Parks

Jakarta offers the ultimate experience for perfect family leisure and togetherness in some of its fun packed amazing recreational and theme parks. For a comprehensive glimpse of Indonesia with all its fascinating attractions, visit  Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, or the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, located in East Jakarta. If it’s non-stop fun actions you seek, head to The Ancol Dreamland which is the largest and most popular recreation park on the beach completed with all sorts of rides, and amusement parks, and a gamut of facilities. A unique indoor theme park especially built for Kids with edutainment in mind is Kidzania, located on the 6th. Floor of the Pacific Place Mall, at the Senayan CBD. There are only three such parks in the whole world, and one is in Jakarta.  

2.      Jakarta’s Shopping Extravaganza

The wide variety of things that you can buy in Jakarta is mind boggling from the best of local handicrafts to haute couture labels. Jakarta has literally hundreds of malls to browse through. If you are looking for international top designer boutiques, head to Jalan Thamrin-Sudirman, where there are the Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia, and the FX Sudirman. Further South are Senayan Plaza and Senayan City and in the Kebayoran area are malls catering to the upmarket clientele, such as Gandaria City, Dharmawangsa Square,Pasaraya Grande, Pondok Indah Mall and Kemang. Then there is Pacific Place at Kuningan, another favorite haunt.

3.      Exquisite Fine Dining in the Metropolitan Capital

Here in Jakarta, the best Indonesian cuisine and international fine dining restaurants are found in unique surroundings as they are located in elegant and well-appointed colonial buildings that enhance that special nostalgic atmosphere of fine, graceful dining  like in those  grand colonial days long gone. The Oasis Restaurant on Jalan Raden Saleh in Central Jakarta, the Kunstkring Paleis and the Bistro Boulevard on  Jalan Teuku Umar, Bunga Rampai on Jalan Tjik Ditiro and the Jittlada Thai restaurant on Jalan Sultan Agung, are among some of the restaurants where you can experience the exquisite dining experience.

4.      The Scrumptious Street Food Scene

The culinary splendor of the capital city does not stop at fine dining restaurants and luxurious cafes, but all the way to street sides where you can definitely find some of the most delicious treats of Jakarta. Situated just behind Istana Merdeka or the Presidential Palace, Pecenongan is an area that is known for its Street Food Scene which is dominated by delicious Chinese food variety. Looking for Sea Food? Then Muara Karang is your answer. Here, various freshly caught fish, prawns, crabs, squid, and more are served in various ways according to your preference. The busy Jalan Sabang transforms itself into a vibrant street food scene in the evening. Here poplar Indonesian meals such as Fried Rice, Satay, Fried Duck, Gado-gado (Betawi’s Salad), and more will definitely leave your mouth craving for more.

5.      Jakarta’s Authentic Culture Experience

If you wish to experience the authentic culture of the indigenous Betawi ethnic group of Jakarta, you can pay a visit to Setu Babakan in Srengseng Sawah in the subdistrict of Jagakarsa in South Jakarta. As one of the last remaining, and most intact Betawi village communities in Jakarta, Setu Babakan has been stipulated as a Betawi Cultural Heritage village to showcase the life of the original Betawi people. Here visitors can see the original architecture and layout of the houses or stroll through this rustic village that has retained the Betawi atmosphere, watch cultural performances by the lakeside, enjoy special Betawi food and snacks, or go fishing or boating on the lake.

6.      Legacies of the Colonial Era

The splendor of the capital city also lies in the many legacies of the colonial era from the 16th century onwards which still stand majestically today, especially at the Old Batavia complex in North Jakarta. Center of the Old Batavia is the former municipal building or Stadhuis, which is now a Museum depicting Jakarta’s long history, called Museum Fatahillah, while the square fronting it is called the Fatahillah Square. Around the square are the Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, once the Court of Justice, now housing splendid paintings of the romantic maestro Raden Saleh, and expressionist Affandi. There is also a collection of ceramics from many parts of Asia. There is the Wayang Museum, the Bank Indonesia and Bank Mandiri Museums,  that house artefacts related to the banking world.

Things to Do in Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing – Thrillist

EXCELLENT REASONS TO GO TO GALVESTON

You don’t go to Galveston nearly as much as you should. Sure, the water is “dirty,” and the sand isn’t fluffy and white, and it's not stick-thin like the islands in Michael Bay movies -- but it does have tasty food, great drinks, and some amazing events. In fact, there are at least 74 killer reasons to recommend it...

1. It’s a vacation destination only one hour away

So why not?

2. It has 32 miles of beach

That’s a lot of beach.

3. The beautiful water will bring out the color of your eyes

... so long as your eyes are brown.

4. It’s cheap

Think Houston happy hour prices, all the time.  Except when it's happy hour in Galveston, when it’s somehow even cheaper.

5. It’s been named the #1 place to live in Texas

It claims this island has more nightlife per capita than anywhere else in Texas.

6. You can show up late (except when meeting for drinks)

It’s a thing known as “island time.”

7. Take photos at the Galveston Cemetery while the flowers are in bloom

It’s pretty and you are guaranteed double-digit likes on Instagram.

8. Explore the Moody Gardens pyramids

There is a rainforest pyramid & an aquarium pyramid, both of which are great. Doesn’t matter how old you are, monkeys and sharks are always cool.

9. Step away from the salt water and get to Schlitterbahn Waterpark

It has a wave pool AND a lazy river. Just remember not to run around the pool.

10. Fly a kite

Why not? It’s cool to do it at the beach (kinda), and with fewer power lines than Houston, it's safer, too. 

11. Check out the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum

It’s actually interesting, and if you live in Houston you should probably know what all this oil & gas stuff is about.

12. Get some history

There is lots of it in Galveston. Pirate ships (or boats that look like pirate ships), massive old mansions, churches, Victorian homes, and more all scattered about the island.

13. Hit the Pleasure Pier

Sounds dirty, but it’s not. Its big and long and you can ride all you want for around $30.

14. Let Fido roam

The miles of beach are open to your pooch. Just please bring plastic bags...

15. Mosquito Cafe

Right up the street from Sunflower, with more of a deli feel. Check out the tuna sandwich. Make sure to order it rare.

The Capital Group Inc: US rates and credit outlook

Risks and uncertainties cloud rates outlook for 2017

• The US Federal Reserve ended 2016 on a hawkish note, raising rates and noting US economic strength.

• Although markets are expecting growth to accelerate in 2017, a lot remains uncertain, from fiscal policy to international relations.

• Other factors may also act as a headwind to rising US rates, such as overseas demand for US bonds.

Could both the economy and government policy be at an inflection point? The US Federal Reserve (Fed) prompted this question by raising rates in December and boosting its expectations for rate hikes in 2017. As the year begins, it’s worth reflecting not only on the Fed but also on the wider outlook for US interest rates. US economic growth could accelerate this year: consumer spending is growing at a healthy pace; manufacturing surveys, a leading indicator of the economy’s health, have ticked higher in recent months; “animal spirits” have awakened since the election, as seen in the stock market’s rise.

If optimism translates into additional economic output, both GDP growth and consumer price index inflation could move above the 2.0% to 2.5% baseline expectations. That would lead to higher bond yields and ultimately a more hawkish Fed. Short-to-intermediate US Treasury yields is now at levels not seen over the past five years.

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Southbourne Positive Living Group - 10 Rules to Live By for Those Who Want to Live a Positive Life

1. Be comfortable in your own skin.

The first step to becoming happy is to feel comfortable in your own skin. Everyone was born with a flaw. No one is perfect. Accept yourself with what you’re born with whether it be your background, your skin, your nose, your eyes, your hair, your freckles, your breast, or the size of your private part. You have to accept yourself for who you are and love yourself.

It is the number one happiness killer. Because if you are not comfortable in your own skin, this becomes your biggest concern that stays on the top of your mind everyday — it kills your self-esteem, your self-confidence, and the happiness that comes from within. The relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship of all and if you can’t make peace with it, it will keep bothering your mind.

If you find it hard because other people discriminate or make judgments about you, distance yourself from people who are shallow and narrow-minded. You are better than that. Prove to them and to yourself that you are capable and talented in so many other ways. Surround yourself with people who value the same things as you and leave the people with bad attitudes behind.

2. Appreciate what you have and never compare yourself with others.

You will never be truly happy if you keep looking outside and wish you have what you don’t. The grass always seems to be greener on the other side but that does not mean it’s actually greener. If you keep wishing, hoping, expecting for something else and don’t feel happy with what you already have, you will always feel miserable and feel like something is missing in your life.

Worse if you keep comparing yourself to others, wishing your life was like theirs; your face and body were like theirs; your family was like theirs; your partner was like theirs, you will feel the jealousy burning within you. While comparing yourself to others in a healthy dose as to set yourself a benchmark of success or accomplishment can be motivating, doing so with jealousy burning within is not.

If you can live simply and appreciate what you have, acknowledge that everyone is different, and stop comparing yourself to others, you will experience joy and happiness in everyday life.

3. See the positive in every situation.

You will always run into unfortunate situations in life that are outside of your control. You can choose to feel sad, annoyed, angry, or stressed about the situation or turn it around and focus on the positive. You can choose to be stuck in a bad situation or let go, move on, and start anew.

Learn from a failure or a bad experience and never repeat the same mistake. Every setback and bad situation in life teaches you something. Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. Take it as an opportunity to train your mind to be stronger, more resilient, and more equipped to be able to deal with things life throws at you.

4. Let go of your need to control.

Control makes you feel secure. But at the same time, with control you also lose freedom. Confusing isn’t it? When you try to control your life, situations, and sometimes others, you do so because you want to feel more secure.

However, when you feel more secure because you take control of it, you lose control of yourself and very likely of those you try to control. This is because you become dependent on the feeling of having control. And it can drive you crazy because things don’t always go as planned. Trying to control things will not only drive other people away which will make you panic even more when that happens, but it also hinders you from achieving happiness from within.

5. Drop the resentment within.

Most of the time you hold onto anger because you believe it would make the person you’re mad at upset and realize that they have done something wrong. But the fact is that you are actually hanging yourself up on something that’s burning you within. When you’re mad at someone, the pain is onto yourself more than it is onto the person you’re mad at. When you hate someone, the fire is within your own mind.

No matter what one does to you — hurt you, look down on you, underestimate you, backstab you, abuse you, or cheat on you — when you hold the hatred, you hold the hurt. Only when you learn to let go, you let your soul free from the pain. No matter what it is that caused them to do certain things to you, the best thing you can do is to let go.

It will be hard to do if you’ve never done it before. But slowly, one day at a time, be patient, let it go, forgive those who’ve done you wrong, you will feel that each day you get stronger and more powerful.

If you’re struggling to let go, start with meditation. Even meditation is hard because you need to control yourself not to think about anything while meditating — but that’s the key! Being able to control one’s thoughts and focus, and keep one’s mind at peace strengthens the mind’s muscles — this is the secret power of meditation.

The fire is only within you. The person you hate doesn’t feel your hatred. Let it go. Let it go.

6. Live in the moment.

I believe that one of the reasons little kids and happy couples on dates are happy is because they live in the moment. They focus on what is happening in front of them and pay attention to the person they are with. When you live in the moment and do your best, you just feel happy. Why wouldn’t you? You don’t worry about the future, neither do you feel sad about the past.

Take every waking hour as it comes and do what you are supposed to do and complete what you’re supposed to complete. Stop overanalyzing or trying to predict and plan things too far. The only constant in life is change. Just live in the moment and do your best.

7. Avoid overanalyzing.

This is what a lot of us do — overanalyzing things from relationships to career and finances. Overanalyzing is dwelling on the thought about something, thinking about it over and over, trying to dig deeper and deeper, because somehow you believe it could end up giving you a way out. When in doubt, overanalyzing somehow gives us comfort. Most of the time, we never actually get an answer but a set of worries.

In order to avoid overanalyzing, we need to be more outspoken with people whom we have doubts about, take things as they come, and listen closely to our intuition.

8. Stop worrying about the future.

Many of us worry. We worry about our future — about our career, health, living, finances, and about the people we love. We worry because we are scared. However, worrying doesn’t make anything better unless we stop worrying and start taking actions towards our goals. If you’re worried about your health when you get older, then you should start eating healthy and exercising regularly. If you’re worried about your finances, then you should start saving up for the rainy days. If you’re worried about your kids, then encourage them to take actions to help you ease your worries.

Remember that worrying about your loved ones doesn’t actually make them better. It only affects your health and your blood pressure. Your loved ones will need to take actions themselves. All you can do is to encourage them and help them move towards the right direction.

9. Drop your ego and be true.

We have our ego as our security guard that protects our self-esteem from being attacked. However, sometimes we become a victim of our own ego. This is when the ego takes control and we become too arrogant and act above ourselves. We distort the reality about us. We live in an illusion. Sometimes we do so because we believe it will take us somewhere. Sometimes we do it because it makes us feel good about ourselves.

Whatever it maybe, letting your ego become your front shield actually hurts you more on the inside because you can’t be your true self. You just live with lies. In the end, you just can’t take it anymore because you are just faking it and are attracting people who are also faking it. Over and over, you will become tired of it and feel like no one really understands you. This is when you will realize that you will never be truly happy unless you stay true to yourself and others.

10. Have an open mind.

Having a narrow mind can hurt you more than you think because naturally we as humans don’t like being disapproved of. We don’t like feeling like we’re wrong because it makes us feel rejected and unaccepted.

So if you don’t have an open mind which means you stand firmly on your beliefs and ideas and oppose others who think otherwise, you will feel extremely agitated and uncomfortable when people with different beliefs and ideas are presented in front of you.

On the other hand, if you have an open mind, you wouldn’t mind hearing about the different beliefs. In fact, you would embrace the difference, want to understand it better, and become adaptable and flexible in your approach. You wouldn’t have to fight with yourself in accepting others. You’d feel at ease with differences and feel positive about change.

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Join a group of like- minded people and rediscover the purpose and meaning of your life.

8 Tips for More Positive Living Southbourne Group

Positive living requires the ability to separate the positive from the negative. In many cases, you will not have to work too hard to eliminate the negativity from your life. When you focus on positive living, you attempt to fix your focus on the positive aspects of your life. When you manage to focus on the positive, many of the negative aspects of your life will just disappear, without requiring any specific attention from you. However, there are always some instances where it can be quite difficult to stop yourself from running to the negative. This is simple human nature. It is something which we have been programmed to do over the years (e.g. by negative news and experiences).

However, just because you have been programmed to focus on negativity; it does not mean that you have to stay that way. With raised awareness, you can make a concerted effort to redress the balance and live a life based on positive living. Rather than feel bad about the excessive negativity in your life, you can choose to do something about it.

8 Steps to experience more positive living

Positive living is a conscious choice. You have to commit yourself to a new way of life. Here are some tips for adding some positive influence to your life:

1. Find a happy place

Create a place in your mind that is your ideal paradise. It can be a vision of a future life, a memory of a great holiday or, any thought/image which quickly floods your mind and body with positivity. When you feel stressed or down just go to your happy place, relax there and enjoy it.

It may require a little trial and error to identify your happy place but once you have identified it, you can use it any time that you need to increase your positivity rapidly.

2. Indulge yourself in a hobby

The simplest way to experience more positive living is to spend more time doing the things that you love. When life gets hectic, many people make the major mistake of cutting back on the things which they enjoy. However, if you want more positivity in your life, you have to think more positive thoughts and do more positive things. Positivity does not creep into your life by accident and, if it does, it rarely lasts for long. Doing something you enjoy will raise your spirits and allow you to maintain a positive attitude; all while eliminating some of the negativity from your life.

3. Exercise

Most people think of exercise solely as a physical activity. This is far from the truth. Exercise is just as important for your mental health as it is for your physical wellbeing. A regular exercise regime helps you to release stress from your body while filling your body and mind with positive feelings, confidence and a sense of achievement.

While many people look at exercise in a negative way, it really can bring positive influences to your life. The body’s reaction to exercise is a good one. Adopting an exercise regimen is an essential aspect of positive living as you will feel better and act better.

4. Find affirmations

Affirmations are sayings, verses or other short pieces that have a positive influence. For some people, they are a verse from the Bible or even a line from a greeting card. Affirmations are a conscious effort to make you think positively. Using an affirmation daily can perk up your attitude in an instant.

5. Exploring new things

When you are overcome by negativity, it is easy to avoid trying new things because you fear the unknown. But, if you think about it logically, you are experiencing negativity because your current experiences are not working for you. So, it is highly unlikely that trying something new is going to bring about a worse experience. In fact, if you want to feel better and experience more positivity, it is imperative that you try something different and new. Positive living is greatly enhanced by new experiences and the joy that they bring.

6. Do not walk away from a challenge

Challenges bring growth, opportunity and new experiences. Without challenges, your life would stagnate. Some people like to think that they can maintain the status quo but life doesn’t work that way. If you try to stand still, you will eventually begin to move backwards as life passes you by.

When you take on new challenges, you get the opportunity for new successes which, in turn, bring greater self-esteem and a raised sense of self-worth; both of which are essential components of positive living. Even if you don’t succeed at first, this only increases the sense of accomplishment which you experience when you finally achieve your objective.

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7. Ignore the rules

We often allow ourselves to be restricted by rules, formal or informal. Before you get caught up on rules, ask yourself ‘Whose rules are these?’ Often, the rules that hold us back are the rules that others enforce upon us. They are entitled to live life as they see fit and, set rules for their own life; however, they have no right to force their rules upon you.

There are times in life when you can have a lot more fun simply because you are doing something you were specifically told not to do or, that others might disapprove of. Take the time to understand your own values and set your own rules; for your own life. When you live to these values and rules, you will experience more fun – the key ingredient of positive living.

8. Visualize

Your imagination is a wonderful thing. Your subconscious mind does not know the difference between reality and imagination. When you imagine yourself living the life of your dreams, your subconscious mind thinks that you really are living that life and, you get the feelings of positivity and pleasure that come from living the life of your dreams. In addition, you will become more confident in your ability to create that life as your subconscious mind will be convinced that you have already done it.

The quickest way to a more positive life is to develop your self-confidence. If you lack self-confidence, check out Unbreakable Self Confidence.

The tips above are just some of the many ways in which you can experience more positive living. The important thing to remember is that positive living does not happen by accident. It takes conscious effort on your part to increase the amount of positivity that you experience in your life. Just because you might currently experience excessive negativity in your life; it does not mean that things have to stay that way. The tips provided above all have one thing in common; they are based on the principle that you create your own positivity and you make your own happiness. So, let yourself be guided by the things that make you happy, implement these steps and start your journey to positive living.

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