Article: Figure out your values. These are the guiding principles and beliefs that drive you forward in life, such as being honest or family-oriented. If you find it hard to pinpoint your values, ask yourself a few questions: "What traits do I appreciate most about myself? What traits do I appreciate about others?" "What accomplishments am I most proud of? Are there any common threads or themes in these accomplishments?" "What would I like to change about my community, region, or nation?" "What would I save from my burning home if all living beings were safely removed?" It may help to write out your values (e.g., in a journal) or map them out in collage form. The key to a fulfilling life is living according to your values, but this also means steering clear of people, practices, or situations that compromise your values. Spend some time thinking about where you draw the line, the things you will not negotiate on. For instance, if you value honesty, a non-negotiable of yours might be to avoid relationships with people who are consistently dishonest or deceptive. List out your non-negotiables and keep them handy so that you can ensure these lines aren't crossed. Enjoy a fulfilling life by doing work that aligns with your values. Be sure that you are able to share your gifts in a meaningful waywhether through a day-job, an after-hours hustle, a hobby, or volunteerism. For some people, meaningful work might be starting a business or career that serves others. For other people, meaningful work might involve sharing their passions with others outside of a day-job by making art or demonstrating their talents. Not everyone can make their day-job feel meaningfulthat's okay! Just be sure you showcase your talents in some way in your daily or weekly activities. Take a good look at your social relationships and question whether they are nourishing and positive. If not, add and subtract as needed. Don't feel guilty about it, either. You must remove dead weight and toxic relationships to truly thrive and make room for healthy connections. If your social circle needs a major overhaul, don't sweat it. Make small changes to connect with new people, like asking an interesting coworker to lunch or joining a new club or Meetup. A well-rounded, fulfilling life includes charitable service, so find ways to give back to the people around you. This can be as simple as graciously helping out a neighbor or friend in need or volunteering a few hours each week. You will feel most fulfilled if you give back in ways that promote your values, so donate your time and money to causes and organizations you believe in.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify what's most important to you. Figure out your non-negotiables and stand behind them. Find work that helps you make an impact. Gather a tribe of like-minded people to help you stay positive. Volunteer or help out those in need.
Article: You are the only entity that you can fully control. Your thoughts, actions and feelings are what you are able to change. The actions and thoughts of anyone else, on the other hand, are precisely what you cannot control, perhaps despite your best efforts. Learn to let go of what other people think and do, and turn your focus back onto yourself. Give people the benefit of the doubt. If you think you've been wronged or mistreated, evaluate the situation from a third-person point of view. Consider that the offending person might not be aware of what they've done. Give them the benefit of the doubt and consider they are just unaware. Alternately, if someone has disappointed you, think about your expectations. Are they realistic? Were your expectations communicated to the other person? It might help to talk to that person, for example, to clarify how the miscommunication happened. Putting things into perspective will help you balance the way you approach life. This goes hand in hand with letting go of things you can't control. Ask yourself what else is happening in the world that might be contributing to a negative situation. When thinking about an issue that you can't control, make a list of factors out of your control that impact this issue. For example, if you are having trouble finding a job, think about the downturned economy or the outsourcing of jobs in your industry. Reduce worry by asking yourself if something will matter in an hour or a day from now. When you empower yourself to take control of certain things, you can feel more adept at maintaining a calm attitude. For example, if you get riled up at the morning traffic, consider controlling your interactions with the traffic by changing the time that you leave in the morning, or taking mass transit. Don't give your mind more fodder for stress, anger and frustration. Instead, reduce these things so you can clear your mind. Remind yourself about what is positive about your life and what is happening that helps you move forward. Make a list of things that are going well for you. Review this list periodically or post it on your fridge as a reminder. While you may not be able to control exactly how things will turn out, you can give yourself a sense of what the most positive scenario will look like. This will also stave off negative thoughts by refocusing your mind on positivity. Use a picture to help you visualize what you want. If you need a new or better car, take a picture of your ideal car at a dealership. Tape it to your fridge or bathroom mirror so you can see it every day. Use affirmations to help you visualize your positive outcome. These statements will help you envision achieving what you want to achieve. You might say, "I am running my own successful business and I have lots of happy clients." Repeat this message to yourself throughout the day to maintain focus and positivity on achieving your positive outcome. When you don't achieve a certain result, it can be discouraging or frustrating. Look for the silver lining in this event. If you've been laid off from your job, for example, you might be frustrated and angry. But consider how this may open other opportunities for you, or how it might give you more time to be with family during an important time. Try to appreciate and revel in the spontaneity and uncertainty. It can be unnerving, but if you are open to all possibilities, you can start to see where positive developments can happen. Keep a gratitude journal. Write down a few things every day that you can appreciate about your surroundings or your present life situation. Look over your writing at the end of every week to see how much you have to be grateful for.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Let go of what you can't control. Look at the bigger picture. Control or change the aspects that you can control. Focus on what's going right. Visualize a positive outcome. Appreciate the journey.
Article: You can create a shortcut link in any cell in your spreadsheet. This will open a new window to create a link. This will allow you to link to any cell in your spreadsheet. There are a few ways to do this: To type a cell location, select the sheet it's on from the "Cell Reference" list. You can then type the specific cell, such as "C23" into the "Type the cell reference" field. You can select from cells or ranges that have been defined in the "Defined Names" list. If you select one of these, you won't be able to type a location. By default, the link's text will simply be the cell that you are linking to. You can change this by typing anything you'd like into the "Text to display" field. You can click the "ScreenTip" button to change the text that appears when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the link.
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Select the cell that you want to create your link in. Click the "Insert" tab and then click "Hyperlink." Click the "Place in This Document" option in the left menu. Enter the cell that you want to link to. Change the text that is displayed (optional).