Nosey Questions

Some people are just nosey and tactless.  They ask you questions that the answer is really none of their business.  They intimidate you and often catch you off-guard to answer.   One way to deal with an unwanted question is, “I don’t know or I’ll have to think about it”—but of course that answer doesn’t apply to every question. People need to be less nosey […]

A Compliment

When most of us receive a compliment, instead of just saying “thank you”  and accepting the compliment, we answer by diminishing the compliment. We need to accept flattering words graciously.  A compliment is a gift.  When someone gives you a gift, they really want you to have it!

Happiness

Happiness is a choice!  The same way physical exercise can change your body, you can change your mental state of mind.  It’s easy to be miserable—but it’s just as easy to be happy! Think happy and you will be happy!  Smile at the world and it will smile back!

Rich vs. Poor

“You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and […]

Patience Is A Virtue

Sometimes you need to slow down.  Sometimes just stepping away from a situation and allowing the “Universe” to work its wonders is what you need to do.  Just because you’re not doing something doesn’t mean that something isn’t being done.  Be Patient.

Fountain of Youth

Regular exercise is the only “fountain of youth” —and it’s free!  There are myriad of  benefits to your body, your mind and longevity.  Higher levels of physical activity aids in the prevention of late-life disability.  Physical inactivity is one of the strongest predictors of unsuccessful aging for older adults.

Confidence

On February 6, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

“Confidence has a funny way of turning into overconfidence and then into arrogance.” —Pamela Fiori, Editor in Chief, Town and Country magazine

Beauty Fades

On January 25, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

“Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever”  —Judge Judy Sheindlin This is also the name of a book she wrote that is very funny and has a lot of wisdom in it—that I highly recommend every woman reading.