Want To Be Proactive? Follow The 5 P's

How do you generally control life situations? Do you cause things to happen, or move only after things happen? These are important questions to ponder, especially if you’re keen on being successful and happy in life. The most successful people in life are the ones who are proactive. Proactive people don’t sit around waiting for things to happen – they get up and make things happen. They thrive on being self-reliant and resourceful, and on taking responsibility for the task at hand.

Proactive people are always moving forward, looking to the future. They choose to actively engage rather than passively observe. Being proactive is a way of approaching the world. Reactive is: “I’ve got terrible abdominal pain. Maybe I’ll go to the hospital.” Proactive is: “Even though I’m symptom free, I want to live a healthy, long life. To this end, I exercise a lot and eat wholesome, non-processed foods.”

So, are you proactive or reactive in life?

Certainly, you can’t help being reactive sometimes in life. Living in the moment often means being flexible and adapting to a fast-changing environment. At other times, long-term plans must be scuttled in favour of a quick solution. Unavoidable road blocks also pop up every now and then – the kind even the most proactive person on the planet would not have been able to predict.

Proactive people exhibit five key behaviours, otherwise known as the 5 Ps:

Prediction

If you want to be proactive, developing foresight is vital. Learn to anticipate events and problems with your creativity and logic. Use your imagination and think of multiple outcomes for how an event may unfold. And don’t always count on the past being a solid predictor for the future. Keep yourself on your toes.

Prevention

Once potential obstacles are identified, the next step is to find ways to overcome them before they turn into real road blocks. A proactive person takes control of a challenge by confronting it head-on before it becomes insurmountable.

Planning

Proactive people don’t do ‘here and now’ thinking. They look ahead and anticipate future consequences for decisions taken, in a chain of events that leads to one result. Focusing on where you want to end up is key.

Participating

Being proactive means taking initiative and being part of the solution. Don’t simply react to the actions of other people. Engage with them. Make a contribution and exert influence. Relationships and on line dating with anyone should be balanced and two-way streets. Whether they meet through friends or on Dating sites Birmingham couples can often fall into lazy routines of staying in, watching films and not communicating. But now spring is in full bloom, be proactive with your partner by getting outdoors, exploring and doing something new together.

Performing

A proactive person takes action in a timely, effective manner: no excuses, no procrastination. Being proactive means taking responsibility for your actions and being careful about what steps you take. You are not just reacting impulsively to a situation or others.

Happy Easter 2011

Happy Easter everybody! How was your day? Let me share to you on how mine was.
My husband and I had the chance to join the inter-church Easter Sunday Sunrise Service by the lagoon at Kelly Park this morning. This is my third Easter Sunday here in USA, but today was my first time celebrating it to the fullest.
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It was a wonderful service and good to see that it was full-packed, too. We had donuts and coffee afterwards. It gave us the chance to mingle with other believers, and we got the chance to had fellowship with my friend's mother which is also a Filipina. It was so nice having a chit-chat with them. After the park, we went to each of our "home church" and had pancakes and sausage (teens fund raising program) where we had another chit-chat with another wonderful couple that I really admire so much.
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At around 2:30 p.m., we had a family gathering at Aunt Kathy's house. It was after the kid's egg hunting. I heard the kids was having a blast. I missed to witnessed it, because I was cooking then. Well, I am hoping that next time I will be able to witness it. Easter dinner was great. Everybody in the family brought their food and had a good chat. We were all so full and the gathering was a success. It is always feels good to be with family on days like this. God's name be praised on this day of Jesus' resurrection... and for all the days of our lives.

On The List - To Purchase A Car

I was talking to my sister a few days ago on some “not-so-good” news about our mama’s health condition. I was greatly sad for three reasons. The first reason is for our mama’s suffering. Second is for my sister’s suffering on physically taking care of her. The third is for my suffering on financially taking care of her. We have two (2) more other sister and one (1) brother, but… I don’t know. They just keep saying there is nothing they can do to help, which I don’t believe because if there is a will, there is always a way. You can always help in any little ways. Help doesn’t always come in the form of money. There are many forms of help that will always be greatly appreciated.

Anyway, I have to stop feeling disappointed and got to figure out on what we can do to help our mama. There are so many things on my list that I need to take care of such as my ROC, driving test, purchasing a new car, Philippine trip savings, etc. I guess I have to re-organize this list and figure out which one should be done first. Or maybe, instead of purchasing a new car, I’ll just settle down on a used car.

It is definitely not hard to find used cars here in where I am. In fact, this website http://www.tampa-used-cars.com a popular used car dealer in Tampa which is only a couple of hours away from where I live. They have a wide selection of used cars and used trucks in their location. They have a website, too, which makes it more convenient for me, and so that I will not have to spend time on their location for car reviews since I can do it online. I think I fall in love with this Chrysler Sebring . It has 3-point safety belt system, 4-wheel disc anti-lock brake system, automatic headlight, belt alert system (which I believe is very helpful) and many more amazing features. This came out on 2010. In other words, this is not very outdated. My second choice is the Ford Focus , with some similar features but cheaper.

I guess I need to do more car reviews before I consider on what to purchase. I got plenty of time though. This http://usedcarstampa.mirocommunity.org/ is great for car shopping, too. On top of this, I have to pass my driving test first before worrying about what car to purchase.

Soar On Wings Like Eagles

I thank God that so far, there has been no scooter-related problems or any unpleasant that happened to us, except for the tanned skin that I accumulate from riding which I hate (but my husband love it). Come winter and the scooter will come to seasonal rest, and I hope that I will regain my natural skin tone again. ................................................................................................. While I learned to enjoy riding the scooter, I also learned few things that are related to our spiritual life, and one of them is what I call; SOAR. ...................................................................................................... I noticed that every time we crossed high and long bridges on a very windy day, after battling the bothersome wind, there is calmness when we reached the peak of the bridge. It reminded me of this word: "...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I was told that whenever there is a storm, the eagle would soar beyond the wind and there the eagle felt safe and free from the strong gush of the wind that may lead the fall. It has application in our life, too. But I want to believe that only the spiritually strong ones can soar beyond the "storm of our life", because it will need strength and determination to be able to conquer it. Not all the birds can do it, only the strong ones. As well as, not all God-believers are strong and determined. Strength and determination are acquired through regular prayer and meditation of His holy word.

Leave Them To The Experts

I have been married for less than three years and I am amaze to find out that home projects are seems endless… and so are the expenses. Whew! If I let myself to get carried away on what I want to be done in our house, both our income will not be enough, but thanks to the “self-control method”, it made me accomplished our house projects one at a “looong” time, while enjoying good food and some other outdoor activities. It is really necessary to put everything in proper order, or our life will be a big mess. Bunches of unfinished projects will be scattering all around, and that definitely means wasting of money.
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Financially aside, “time” is the other factor that keeps us from accomplishing some home projects. My husband and I are both busy most of the time that we rather sit down together to watch our favorite TV show every time we are both home than focusing our home projects. Well, in our defense, we need to maintain healthy our quality time together, by avoiding the pressure and stress, and that is how the idea of hiring a home improvement contractor comes in our way.
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It made sense though. Home improvement contractors are dedicated to serve clients with guaranteed satisfaction. Home Improvement Network contractors are professionals, insured and licensed to ensure your safety. They provide special contractor according to the specific service that you are requesting to ensure excellent result.
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Man, this is a huge relief! I think we should be grateful for these people that choose profession in helping us accomplish what we want done. Home projects? Leave them to the experts!

Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear

My husband just bought a new scooter a week ago, and I was so worried about it. I was so against of the idea in the first place, but he explained to me that it is savvy this way because the gas price is going up lately. I understood... and I chose not to complain about it. He has been riding a motorcyle for a long time already and I chose to trust him rather than whining about it. Although... I can't help but be scared every time I ride with him, I chose not to show it so that he will be comfortable with me, and also, I see and I know that my husband is a very careful driver, in which I am very thankful to God. . For days, I was holding God in my prayers every single minute, to keep us safe, especially when I was on the scooter. Then, I come to realize that I was no longer enjoying God's blessing to us... the scooter. So, I opened my Bible and look for His word. I was thinking to myself that I really need a verse that I can hold on, something that will blow my fear away. God gave me this: "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear." 1 John 4:18 . I know I heard and read this verse a million times already, but I didn't realize that I haven't understood its full meaning. I didn't care to understand either. Until then, that God gave this to me... and I asked Him, "God, what does this has to do with my problem?" God revealed to me then that His perfect love will keep me safe, protected, provided and loved; and that perfect love should make us feel invincible... that no harm will befall on us, because He is our shield and that He takes care of us, and that He has total control over everything that happens in our life. His perfect love means 100% safety and security. As a result... we will no longer fear on anything... anything at all. As long as we prayed and asked for protection, have faith in God... and don't entertain the fear anymore. It will be like an insult to God if we doubt it. And besides, God gave us a blessing... and He wants us to enjoy the blessing that we got. That is what I am clinging to right now. . Thank God for the scooter!

How They Became So Rich

According to USDHHS 2011 report, our status in living is a little above poverty level. I know that this is not something to boast about; but rather this is something that I am so thankful to God… but it did not end there… I am praying that many will climb out from the pit of the poverty level.

Just recently, my husband and I made new friends, and we didn’t had any idea what kind of people they are until they invited us to their house… actually, it can be consider as a mansion. Very grand! They were very hospitable and we felt so comfortable with them. It is nice to know that a very wealthy couple that are very friendly at the same time. I used to have a notion that wealthy people are snob people. This incident proved me wrong.

On our way home, I happened to ask my husband how they became so rich, and yet they are still in their prime age. My husband answered me that they probably invested their money in a very wise way, which can be find in many form and one of them is to buy gold bullion . To those who don’t know, according to Wikipedia, bullion is a coin struck from precious metal and kept as a store of value or an investment, rather than used in day-to-day commerce. They are also typically available in various weights that some even produced in kilograms and even heavier than that.

I know that to buy gold is a good investment, and now I realize that there is even better than that, and that is the gold bullion . People in the higher class level are keeping their wealth safe by purchasing gold bullion, because gold coins is always the vital part of the commerce that started long, long time ago.

Well, I came to conclusion now that whenever we can, we will definitely buy bullion for an investment and to protect our wealth. Maybe you should do the same, too. And together we'll climb out from the poverty level of living... and soar to be at least one with the middle class of living.

My Top 10 EC Dropper of March 2011

It has been almost a couple of weeks since my last post. I can't believe this is happening. I want to write anything on my blog everyday, but there are so many things that made blogging harder to me lately. (Sigh) But rest assured, my friends, I am not quitting on this. I'll find a way... I will.
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Anyway, something reminded me to post my top 10 EC dropper today; and besides that, my best friend reminded me to do this, too. I can't just let this past, unless I unintentionally forgot it. Well, here is my post of expressing my sincere gratitude to all my EC droppers again, especially these top 10 Entrecard droppers of the month of March '11. From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for helping me be where I am now. I acknowledge and appreciate your dropping very much. I also wants to thank even to those who are not in the list. I know who you are. May all our websites/blogs be successful always.

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My Top 10 EC Dropper of March 2011
1. Lainy's Musings
2. comatised
3. cocooceanresort.com
4. MIKE'S PLACE
5. accessmyhomes.com
6. GOLCH CENTRAL'S RAMBLING STUFF
7. bethere2day
8. Together With Dogs
9. Some Assembly Required
10. rpbusinesses.com