A Short Guide to Doing Things that Need to be Done

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: bigthink.com

When I was still working, I’ve learned that there are two kinds of tasks that were needed to be done.

First are the “Urgent” things, those that other people urgently need from me because of their lack of planning and organization. Second are the “Important” things: my own job description, office responsibilities, and tasks for my personal and spiritual growth.

Doing Nothing – Creating Life’s White Space

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

In his blog minimalchanges.com, fellow Filipino minimalist Kevin Olega talked about The Sweetness of Doing Nothing.

I wondered when was the last time I did exactly that – nothing.

I’ve already learned how to simplify my priorities and only do what really matters, but being a family man, I feel like I’m always doing something.

How to Make Every Day a Special Day

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: www.greetingsquotes.com

Sharing to you a special To-Do list on how to make every day a special day:

Enjoying the Present

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

We’ve heard these following clichés: Saving the best for last. The best is yet to come.

There’s nothing wrong about having hope for the future. Actually, we need to have it. We need to hold on to the promises and plans of God for us (Jeremiah 29:11) so we can live more fully and without fear.

But let’s not forget that the best can also lie in the present.

7 Life Clichés That Are All Lies

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: http://www.eventmanagerblog.com

I’m sorry for such a bold headline, but these are just points that I’ve discovered in my own life.

Being 34 years old, I humbly admit that I’m still a long, long, long way in reaching my true potential – I still have a lot to learn is certainly an understatement.

For the purpose of listing them down and saving them for future reference, here are some clichés about life that I’ve come to realize as lies:

A Lesson on Self-Worth

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: www.gradutempore.com

From a scale of one to ten, ten being the highest, rate your self and the random person nearest you.

In other words, if you will put a value on yourself and to that “other” person, from one to ten, what would it be?

Epiphany: Anyone who answers less than 10 from either or both items will have serious problems.

Be Happy With Yourself

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Source: www.colipera.com

Being happy with our self is at the core of all of life’s happiness.

When you are happy with yourself, your life is filled with opportunities to be at your full potential. You will have endless possibilities to create and do extraordinary things.

Studies show that people who are happy with themselves are more friendly and genuine; they are more confident, have more initiative, and recover from failure faster.

5 Ways Happy People Think Differently

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

 

Source: http://www.getbetterhq.com/2013/09/14/the-art-of-happiness/

Being happy doesn’t come by chance.

It is a choice, whether to be happy or not.

Here are a few ways on how happy people think differently:

6 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Best For You

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

 

Source: http://www.theclearingnw.com

We can’t change the past. What’s done is done.

But we have a hold on our future, which makes all the difference.

Forgiving someone does not mean that we are pushovers. It means that we are reclaiming our right to have a blessed life.

Here are six reasons why forgiveness is best for you:

The Real Better

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Better is a subjective word. One may be to some while may not be to others.

Yet as followers of Christ, there is nothing better for us than His presence in our lives, not only at church but also in our hearts and minds.

It means being in God’s presence from Monday to Sunday, 24/7.