#173 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web You’ll love this profoundly simple, yet powerful message about the power of no. Why not do something entirely different this year? This amazing video presents fifteen simple, effective and empowering strategies (personal and professional) that you can use to get results, immediately! Alongside the ideas on this page, you’ll also find a Cost of Yes Calculator that shows how quickly small decisions accumulate over a year. Learn to use the power of no for a better year ahead. (Link is below)

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Power Of No For A Better Year Ahead

Learn simple, effective and empowering strategies https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/power-of-no/

Life Power Tip If you wanted to get rich, how would you do it? I get so many queries related to wealth generation. Do you have a list of ideas? Are you taking actions on any one of these? Could you begin today? More important than the question, “How would you do it?” is the question, “Why would you do it?” Action Practise skills that put people at ease and help them to get to know more about you. Challenge Keep a promise to yourself. Quote My motto was to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging. -Hank Aaron Clearing Have a couple of air-purifying, green foliage plants in your home office. Question What closed door keeps your focus away from what you want? Affirmation I choose to feel increasingly vibrant. Uplifting Extra Have you ever felt like life was slipping out of your control? Like no matter what you did, the outcomes were beyond your reach? You’re not alone. Many of us, at some point, feel powerless, whether it’s due to overwhelming challenges, unexpected setbacks or simply the weight of daily responsibilities. What if I told you that this feeling isn’t the whole truth? What if there was a way to transcend those moments and step into a deeper sense of strength and confidence? Your inner strength is waiting to be realized. Take this opportunity to discover it. Don’t let another moment slip by feeling stuck or inadequate. (Link is below)

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How to never feel powerless again

Explore the nature of powerlessness and practical steps to transcend it https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/never-feel-powerless/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

GN Nostriches Here’s a quick Mindset Reset for you. Enjoy! :)

The Mindset Reset

#172 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Life is really very simple. I didn’t say “easy”, I said simple! Today, we have a blank canvas, as we do any other day. We get to start anything and everything anew, moment by moment. Embrace the heartfelt messages in these 3 videos and they will open a whole new reality for your life. (Link is below)

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Life is really very simple (yet not always easy)

Embrace the heartfelt messages that you'll hear in these three videos @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/life-is-really-very-simple/

Life Power Tip If you want to achieve a goal you have set, the most crucial part is to DECIDE to manifest it. Repeatedly I have seen evidence that not only people, yet also the universe itself, can sense a lack of commitment to a goal. If your consciousness is divided against itself, do you think it will commit all its internal resources to your goal? Will your subconscious give you all the energy and creativity it possibly could, or will it hold back? Action Practise relaxation techniques to help calm your days. Challenge Keep a journal to remind yourself that you are on a mission to get to a place of purpose. Quote My barn burned down, and now I can see the moon. -Masahide Clearing Have a kitchen spot for lunch-making supplies, and another for breakfast. Question What can you see about any setbacks, which may actually benefit you? Affirmation I choose to always believe I am heading in the right direction. Uplifting Extra You’ve probably told yourself at some point, “I just need to be tougher on myself”. It sounds sensible, however what if it’s the very reason you keep running in circles? Harsh self-criticism feels like discipline, yet all it really does is drain your energy and crush your confidence. The truth is, if beating yourself up worked, you’d already be flawless. I’ve written a short piece about why self-compassion actually creates more resilience, motivation and courage than the harshest inner critic ever could. You’ll see how the science backs it up and why a kinder voice in your head leads to bigger results in real life. (Link is below)

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Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Criticism

Kindness to yourself builds resilience, motivation and real growth. https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/self-compassion/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM

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Tonight we’re watching a very old movie called Blow Out. We just thought we’d give it a try because it has John Travolta, who’s usually good value in movies. My husband reminded me that we’re watching a 45 year old movie, made in 1981. I was shocked, 1981 feels like just yesterday. 😲 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082085/

Cool huh? Grrrrrr!

#171 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Let’s try and avoid death in small doses, reminding ourselves that being alive requires an effort far greater than the simple fact of breathing. Enjoy and share the Muere lentamente (English translation) poem by Martha Medeiros. See the video, read the text and share the image with your friends. (Link is below)

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Muere Lentamente by Martha Medeiros

Being alive requires effort far greater than the simple fact of breathing https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/muere-lentamente-english-translation-new/

Life Power Tip If you want time, you must make it. We all have 24/7/365. If you want more time then start allocating it and scheduling time to fit the actions and activities to which you are fully committed. If you really look…who is actually “stealing” your time, and while we are at it, your money? Same rules apply. Quit living in the “someday”. ‘Someday’ is not a day of the week! Action Play a musical instrument, regardless of knowing how. Challenge Just simply be the right person, in the right place, and at the right time. Quote Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it. -Soren Kierkegaard Clearing Have a handy access list of all professional services e.g. plumber, dentist. Question What can you do today to be more fulfilled in your life? Affirmation I choose to feel that my life is going exactly where it ought. Uplifting Extra Enjoy this beautiful, short video titled Life Is A Bunch Of Accidents Life is a bunch of accidents that happen to you and somehow you survive them by taking advantage of them. Then something magical happens and violá! You have the beginning of your dream. (Link is below)

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You have the beginning of your dream

Life is a bunch of accidents that happen to you and... @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/life-is-a-bunch-of-accidents/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM

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Gran Torino is a great movie. 🍿 If you've never seen it, I spotted it on YouTube. Amazed that it's there for free.

One of my favourites. :)

Such a clean sky. 🧡

#170 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Reset your stress level once a week with one of the smaller activities listed here. It is important to consciously manage our own time out in our fast paced lives. Use these few natural activities on a weekly basis, for creating a buffer between you and the forces that consistently drain your energy. (Link is below)

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Reset Your Stress Level Once Each Week

Create a buffer between you & the forces draining your energy https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/stress-level/

Life Power Tip If you seek growth then you must seek change. Personal growth does not happen without change. Change is the only constant in your life on which you can rely. Are you resisting changes? In that instance, what are some tiny steps you could take each day to move you forward and cause you to expand your experience of life? Whether you stand still or move ahead, life circumstances still come at you! Why not have a say in what enters your life? Action Plant some seeds for vegetables and nurture them. Challenge Just for the day, be willing to ‘stand out’ from the crowd. Quote Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. -Thomas A. Edison Clearing Tracking easily delegated tasks is great for when you decide to outsource. Question What can you do to completely erase the petty things that are bothering you? Affirmation I choose to thank more often. Uplifting Extra Humanity Healing invites you to embrace a revolutionary concept: the integrity of human nature. Together, by valuing the integrity of our fellow man, we can renew the human species. Together, we can invest in the value of souls; rescuing not only mother nature, but also the natural state of being. (Link is below)

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Healing the Hearts of Humanity

Embrace the integrity of human nature https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/healing-the-hearts-of-humanity-2009/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM

Not sure what sparked this memory. In the late 80s I had a friend who worked for Motorola and she said in the not-too-distant future we'll be able to see each other on a phone screen when we call each other on a wireless hand held phone. I looked at her like she had two heads and said, "No way! Really?" 😂🤣🤭🧡

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My husband and I are watching some really well told crime stories from this channel on YouTube 🧡👍 A lazy Sunday evening with a simple carbonara pasta for dinner. 🍝 https://youtube.com/@britain-untold

If you’re in Australia, here’s something you can do today:

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