Wise Words for You

Patience teaches you not to push, but rather to wait and appreciate the game of life, knowing that nothing remains the same and everything will change at some point.

If I throw a stone into a pond, the ripples come straight back to me. In the same way, the effect of the words I speak and the actions I perform will eventually come back to me. Take care to speak sweetly and have a sweet nature at all times.

   istockphoto Despite the somewhat exotic name, box breathing is a very simple and even familiar type of stress management exercise. If you've ever found yourself inhaling and exhaling to a rhythm while you run or listen to music, you've taken the first steps. Box breathing is a type of paced breathing that follows a certain rhythm, and it can help you to minimise stress. How Box Breathing Works  Box breathing, also known as four-square breathing, involves exhaling to a count of four, holding your lungs empty for a four-count, inhaling at the same pace, and holding air in your lungs for a count of four before exhaling and beginning the pattern anew. Other Techniques  Box breathing doesn't carry the physical  benefits of exercise  or the long-term mental and  resilience  benefits of meditation, but it definitely has its place as a stress management technique. For one thing, it's very simple to learn and to practice. 1  Also, it can be pract...

  Premier League font for 2023/24, with new numbers and letters The Premier League has announced a font change, with revolutionary new numbers and letters coming in for the 2023/24 season. The competition has only changed fonts three times in the past 30 years of football, making this the fourth font to be used. Unlike previous years, however, this time the Prem are going with a subtle evolution for their shirts. Avery Dennison, the designers who came up with the new font, have increased the size on the backs of shirts by around 10%. Though the new design isn't too much different, it's certainly noticeable in numbers such as the '3' – and if you look closely, you can see the zig-zag pattern of the branding within the numbers themselves. Premier League font for 2023/24, with new numbers and letters Will Brass, Chief Commercial Officer at the Premier League, said: "We wanted to work closely with Avery Dennison, using their expertise and experience to create new names...

  Many of us have the tendency to postpone even the most important things to the last moment. We assume we will be able to get things done later. But sometimes the unexpected intervenes and everything collapses under the added strain. When I remain focused I am able to prioritise. I understand that small tasks can be as important as the larger ones and I make sure I get them done at the right time. I make sure I leave time for the unexpected too. This lifts the pressure and allows me to give my best in every situation.

  Your thoughts guide you to your destiny. If you always think the same you will always get to the same place. Think in a new way and you will be a new person. Give happiness to all and you will live in peace. Create peace in your mind and you will create a world of peace around you.

  I ‘put a full stop’ as soon as I see myself complaining and blaming. These two habits destroy my inner power completely, because they show I am still expecting solutions and changes from others.