Sparks of Inspiration from DBS

When was the last time you got inspired by a bank beyond thinking about your dollars and cents?

Through the deft use of film, DBS will show you that bankers have an understanding heart to fuel your dream beyond just being street-smart and money-smart.

Click here for SPARKS | Season 2 Episode 3: From Grounds Up | DBS

Click here for SPARKS | S2E4: The Trash Princess | DBS

With such a slew of talent as seen in DBS Sparks series, I can't help but wonder why aren't there more palatable English local films being made in Singapore. Perhaps, this is a cause that DBS can champion, too. 

The Art and Science of Happiness

The art of happiness would encompass getting a grip on how you respond to adverse circumstances rather than react to them.

Well, you can have the best of both worlds as you take the science of happiness and take appropriate actions until they become second nature to you.

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Click here for 10 Scientifically Proven Ways To Stay Happy All The Time by Robert Locke which are summarised as follows:

1. Exercise More

2. Positive thinking affects your performance

3. Trash your negative thoughts

4. Treasure your experiences more than your possessions

5. Write down why you are grateful

6. Practice mindfulness

7. Don’t forget your beauty sleep

8. Dedicate a little time to helping others

9. Focus on the life you want to live

10. Focus on your strengths 

Happiness is your choice. It is time for you to brew your own cup of happiness everyday and lead a happy life.

Touch of Heaven

One touch of heaven and your life will never be the same again.

When we are touched afresh by our Creator God, the spirit man on the inside of us is awakened and we are reminded of where we come from, why we are here and where we are going.

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Click here for Touch of Heaven to get a glimpse of the possibilities when we tune in to our Source of life.

"So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life. Avoid dishonest speech and pretentious words. Be free from using perverse words no matter what! Set your gaze on the path before you. With fixed purpose, looking straight ahead, ignore life’s distractions" (Proverbs 4:23-25 TPT).

Is It Possible To Change Your Life?

Getting out of one's comfort zone is a cliche that is a tad too comfortable (pun intended) if you wanna really change your life. The stark truth is you need to steel yourself to take forceful action (think forcing yourself to wake up under 2 seconds once the alarm rings in the morning). It is having the backbone of strong efforts and execution of massive actions.

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In the following TEDx talk by Tali Sharot you will learn that the following factors can help you change your habits and behaviour:

1. Social Incentives

2. Immediate Reward

3. Progress Monitoring 

For example, if your electricity bill were to show you the average household usage in your area and where you stand, you are motivated not to stick out like a sore thumb. It gives you a smiley face because you are within the normal distribution, but you are motivated to do better as it would then give you two smiley faces. Also, it provides you a chart to track your progress.

You may wanna take a leaf from these social studies done and apply them to your specific situations so that you will increase your likelihood of success to make the change you have been yearning for the longest time.

Click here for How to motivate yourself to change your behavior | Tali Sharot | TEDxCambridge

Planet of Success

For your refreshing, you may wanna to visit Steve Mueller's Planet of Success blog where you will find topics of interest such as:

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* Motivation

* Overcoming Obstacles

* Hacking Life

* Success

* Living Life

* Happiness

* Simple Wisdom

* Philosophy

The vision of Planet of Success is "to help you discover and explore new opportunities in life" and their mission is "to help you ignite the fueling desire for success within you".

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." -- Albert Schweitzer

Their articles are rather lengthy but well worth reading as they are well researched and will give you the boost you need, if you have the time to reflect and ingest the loads of insights. Make the time; pore through their articles and refresh your mind with fresh impetus to seize your day. It would be like taking a bar of Mars which transports you to another planet in a jiffy.

The following is a sample from Planet of Success:

The Top 75 Most Inspirational Songs Of All Time 

10 Hidden Blessings in Failure 

9 Powerful Ways to Find Peace of Mind 

Click here for Planet of Success homepage.

Find A Way To Serve Others

Opportunities abound to those who seek them. Find a way to serve in spite of your limitations which seek to bind or constrain you.

Let Ms Sumaiyah Ghazali inspires you.

Click here for Guna kerusi roda elektrik, untuk menghantar pesanan, Sumaiyah Grabfood

May You Find Your One Moment In Time

The following clip is for your inspiration. Be prepared to be stirred.

Click here for Dana Winner - One Moment In Time - live [Lyrics] HD | Liefde Voor Muziek | VTM