"We say we waste time, but that is impossible. We waste ourselves." - Alice Bloch

What a waste our lives would be if we fail to go further than our present uninspiring existence. We can do, become and experience more if we dare take more chances, are unafraid to endure some pains and keep challenging our perceived limitations.

What can we do to avoid atrophy?

• Make better use of our minds.

Most of us don't put a second thought on the function and power of the mind. Realize that everything we experience starts in the mind and that we have full control over it. We could fully utilize this power to greatly enhance our circumstances. There is more than one solution to every problem as long as we make use of our minds to break away from our limited thinking.

• Take advantage of our experiences and that of others.

Experiences are tools for improvement. They let us know what we should avoid or repeat. We should be wiser by now to differentiate what works and what doesn't. We can modify them and create better outcomes.

• Think health.

A healthy state of mind and body is our most important asset and possession. A sound health gives us the freedom to use our physique, emotions and mind to their best use. When our health is good, we can think of bigger issues in life.

• Appreciate the pains, savor the pleasures.

Let us use our pains and sufferings to drive and push us. The more we overcome our pains, the sweeter we will feel about our success. Savor the pleasures and keep them in our memory bank for future use.

• Move on.

If people disappoint or disastrous events happen, move on. There's no guarantee or promise of a smooth journey. If you must grief, make it short and brief. Let's not brood over our loss for too long.

Life must go on even after everything is gone. Forgive, learn from them, set new purpose and move forward. We don't need anyone's approval to get going. We just need to have our visions clear.

• Look forward to each new day.

Celebrate each new day. It doesn't matter how many times we've stumbled. Setbacks do not have to destroy us. We can leave all of them behind when the night falls. When the dawn breaks, we can start anew and create our own miracles.

• Live well.

Let's not take life for granted. Allocate time for fun and play; to watch, listen and feel. Every person we meet and every experience count. Each moment is important because it doesn't return once it's gone.

• Using our personal power.

One of the powers that we should exercise fully is making decisions. The more decisions we make, the more things we are willing to try. We put ourselves to continuous tests and that will provide more chances of personal growth and success.

We should not bother ourselves to gain control over others. That's wasted effort. We should focus on having control over our own thoughts and attitudes. We have to install the discipline and keep our motivation going to make the best of our sojourn on this planet.

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