Trigger's unique perspective on life.

Trigger is a husky mixed breed, in other words, a mutt, but a very lovable mutt.  You might say I inherited him.  My daughter brought him home as a puppy because she felt sorry for him.  As time passed somehow I got stuck taking care of him.  When she left home, I got to keep the dog.  So now Trigger is mine, I own him or maybe it is the other way around.  Anyway he is my confidant when I need to talk, vent or just plain cry.  He really has a way of putting a unique perspective on my life without using words.  Trigger has taught me some valuable life lessons and has been there to pick me up and provide encouragement when I needed it.    I decided to pass on some of what I have learned. 

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”

Trigger is the ultimate in taking it easy.  Give him a soft place to lie and something to chew on he is happy.  He lives in the moment.  No worries, no stress.

Dr. Richard Carlson wrote the self-help book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.  Read it, it makes sense.  Stress can kill you.  Learn how to manage it.  Relax.   Too many of us spend way too much time worrying about things that we have absolutely no control over and stressing over things that we do have control of.  So, take control. 

Find balance in your life.   Life is not all about work, but neither is it all about play.  You have to find the balance between the two.  For many people in today’s workforce it is do more with less, work longer hours for the same or less pay.  Granted that may be what it takes to get ahead in life but don’t forget to take time for yourself.  Don’t be afraid to take time for yourself, you are worth it.  Find what makes you happy and do it.  For me that involves reading.  Almost every night I read before I go to sleep.  I read nothing of socially redeeming value, I read for pure enjoyment.  It may be different genres or whatever hits my mood at the time.  Take at least 20 minutes daily just for yourself. Do whatever brings you joy.