Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 4 Vol. 2

OFFER OTHERS HELP
Third, share your knowledge and ideas with people
who are in need of support and encouragement.
Simple words may be a big help to others. Lead by
example: you cannot show the way if you do not turn
on the flashlight.
Helping others will give you indescribable happiness,
a fulfilled heart and will also help you create a good
social interaction.
SLOW DOWN
Fourth, take time for yourself; remember that the race is
not won at the beginning. It is easy to fall in the crowd of
panic and fear. It is important that as you run your race,
you should hone your skills, appreciate your flaws, and
remember that happiness is not about who achieved
it first but who did it right. Take time to relax, observe,
and seek inner peace. Slow down and appreciate life's
blessings.
Build your resilience by taking deep breaths of fresh air
and savour in the taste of delicious and healthy meals.
Step outside the room and smile at the sunshine that
wants to bless you with vitamins of bliss and gleeful
thoughts. Be one with nature and get out of the fast
routine. Enjoy life to the fullest without the hassle.
Remember that change is a story with two sides. Your
mindset defines your point of view, it designs your
reactions, and your purpose confirms your end result
whether it's good or bad. A life of happiness means that
you have to commit to being happy. It means you have to
accept the glass as half full and not half empty.
There’s always room to grow and glow. Build your
resilience with positive thoughts, exercise those thoughts
with purpose. Share your views, try to help others and
never forget to slow down. Always think that Rome was
never built in a day; time wasted will bring a disaster,
while time spent wisely will bring you closer to mastery.
Jerome Douglas
About the
Author
Jerome Douglas is a 27-year old trained teacher, poet and writer
from the beautiful island of Jamaica. His personal philosophy
is “If it is for me to be, then it is up to me.” He attended the
Catholic College of Mandeville in Jamaica. Additionally, he is a
community builder and humanitarian who volunteers his time
to help with the academic and social well-being of people in
his Central Jamaica community and surrounding areas.
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