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- 4 Steps to Kill Your Inner "Wantrepreneur" - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Ryan Paul RidgwayWhat in the heck is a “wantrepreneur” anyways? A wantrepreneur is exactly that. They simply “want” to “preneu” or start something of their own, but they never develop the mental focus and determination to make their dreams a reality. Here are four rules to help you strengthen your ...
Views: 2884 - Do You Have a "Just Get By" Strategy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickWhat if I could guarantee you that I could teach you a strategy that would keep you stuck exactly where you are right now, designed to generate a predictably mediocre results? Would you race to my “buy now” opportunity? Heck no! But yet so many people spend hours a day perfecting a strategy ...
Views: 1863 - Awareness - 1st Step to Success - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Senol ASANPicture this: it is already evening and you prepare to go to bed. You feel tired and you are just waiting to hit the pillow. Just before going into the restful sleep you think about the day and you realize that you have almost no recollection about what you did. You vaguely remember that you ...
Views: 1971(1 vote) - A Quick Guide to Inner Balance: Part One - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderI have been compiling a quick list of practical tips to help you in the process of maintaining work-life balance as well as provide a tool to manage overwhelm. You have probably heard of some of these before, but are you actually doing them? Probably not, right? So, if this resonates for ...
Views: 1938 - Avoiding the Trap of Self Pity - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from David OrmanYou don’t always get it right. I don’t always get it right. We make mistakes and fail at times. It is a natural, albeit annoying part of life. And it feels poorly. Who am I kidding. . . .it is horrible! Depending upon the situation, it is either disappointing or gut-wrenchingly ...
Views: 2073 - Put an End To Procrastination - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Tim PondDoes your To-do list include : • A complicated complaint that needs your immediate attention? • Minutes of a meeting or a report you should write? • A challenging discussion with a subordinate? I don’t feel like it, I couldn’t care less, I don’t want to. Does this sound familiar? ...
Views: 2168 - Energy Management: The Other Side of the Peace of Mind Coin - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Chris WilliamsLast article, we talked about the key things that set the stage for excellent time management. The amount of time we have is a constant in our lives and will never change. Our energy level is the other key factor that determines how well we will respond to the demands of each day. Are you often ...
Views: 1978 - What are Rituals? - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeRituals strengthen our habits. This is not an option in 2012. It is important that we change ourselves and expand our consciousness. Therefore, we should break with the rituals that make no sense. Scour your rituals and see what you can change instantly. There are many rituals that you have set ...
Views: 1701 - The Art and Science of Success “The 4000 Times Rule” - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Dean (Deano) BonehillThe Art and Science of Success “The 4000 Times Rule” Large organisations are very good at doing 4000 things once!! The trick is to do one thing 4000 times Success is borne out of repetition, repetition is borne from determination. 1% of the people on the planet own 36% of all the ...
Views: 1573 - Three Steps to Release Emotional Stress Eating - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Emotional eating is a common response to stress. Do you find yourself reaching for comforting foods when you are stressed? You may also find that the harder you try to control emotional eating, the worse it seems to get. When you understand the forces behind emotional eating, you can see why ...
Views: 2466 - You Just Want Peace of Mind, Right? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Chris WilliamsDo you expend most your energy during the day and have little or no gas in your tank for yourself and your family? Are you a victim of “scattered focus?” Do you jump from one task to the next with no rhyme or reason? Do you feel like other people and events dictate the majority of your ...
Views: 1965 - Simple and Some Silly Stress Elimination Strategies - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Renee BarnowDo you experience stress regularly? If so, how does the stress get in your way of being actively engaged in, focused on, and passionate about your right line? What is stress anyway? Where does stress really exist? So much has been written about stress that getting clear about stress can be ...
Views: 1909 - The Channel That You Are Tuned in to Will Determine Your Future by John Di Lemme - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from John Di LemmeThere are two channels on TV that I find amazing - the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. Both of these channels provide amazing information that took years to compile. Their researchers have literally traveled back in time to discover unbelievable facts about the world and often ...
Views: 1304 - How to Get a Promotion: You Have to Have It Before You Have It - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from John LoveLeadership Strategy Number One You have to have it before you have it. Let me ask you this: how many of you are driving your dream car? Before you ever had that car, I would imagine you saw it in your garage, saw in your driveway, saw it in both. I’ll bet you saw yourself driving that car ...
Views: 1524 - Cope with Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceI truly hope that you are not trying to cope with depression because I have spoken to and met many people who have had it or still have it and it really is a tough one to deal with. Not only is the illness itself hard but there is a stigma attached to it where people might assume you have a ...
Views: 1581 - The Dangers of Untreated Fantasy Football Addiction - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from theresa williamsIn 2007, the Fantasy Sports Trade Association reported that an estimated 30 million individuals over the ages of 12 on up have participated in playing fantasy football. This proves that sports fans are increasingly becoming more and more addicted to playing fantasy football. When considering ...
Views: 5096 - Instant gratification and how to avoid temptation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Kristina PlimerHave you noticed that with each generation that hits adulthood, there appears to be a greater need for instant gratification? Whereas our parents' and grandparents' generations were content with staying in the same job for life, living somewhere that was not their ideal and going out for dinner ...
Views: 3914 - How Romantic are YOU? Quiz - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow romantic are you? Quiz. It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ...
Views: 4349 - Personal and business prowess just got better with lists. Key lists that work the magic - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImprove your personal and business life with the right lists - 9 ways CONNECT WITH POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES 1. 10 IMPROVEMENTS. Make a list of at least ten improvements you could make. Consider health and fitness, career, home, business, family, hobbies, education and training. Come up with ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Be grateful for corrupt politicians. 10 reasons why you should be grateful for them from The Science of Getting Rich by William Wattles - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BENEFITS OF BEING GRATEFUL 1. Grateful souls are closer to God. Get closer to God when you are grateful. The soul that is always grateful lives in closer touch with God than those who never look to God in thankful acknowledgement. The mental attitude of gratitude draws the mind into ...
Views: 2328 - Project Reality: Dealing With Dead-End Projects - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Renee UrsemIs there a project sitting around your office, closet, garage, or spare room? Maybe it’s something you’d like to get done, but there never seems to be enough time to get started. It sits in a box or on a shelf, waiting, maybe even mocking you. This may be what I call a “dead-end” project. ...
Views: 2452 - Emotional Balance on the Journey of Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattEmotional Balance on the Journey of Life Everyone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether that's going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to ...
Views: 2056 - What Exactly Is Hypnosis? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Loretta Peters MartinHypnosis is a natural state of physical relaxation and mental focus during which our conscious mind is bypassed so that our subconscious can receive positive suggestions to help us achieve our goals. The Subconscious Mind is the part of our brain that controls 80% of how we think, feel, and ...
Views: 3044(2 votes) - A Valuable Time Management Tool - The Ability to Say No - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cindy HartmanPeople often remark that they have trouble with time management. They don’t have enough time in the day. They are always running behind. They rarely meet deadlines. If only they could manage their time better. Saying one short little word – no - can be the most important time management skill ...
Views: 2873 - Your Habits Will Determine Your Success (or Not) - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Mitch TublinSomeone once said to me, “I don’t read the articles on blogs as there is nothing of value and I am always feeling like someone is selling to me.” My thought was, maybe you need to upgrade which blogs you read! Let’s add some value today! Right now, without thinking about it, write down ten ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - The chains of habit by Arnold Groenewald - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Arnold GroenewaldI once read the story in an article by Denis Waitley about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge that was build many years ago close to the Niagara Falls, the biggest and most powerful waterfall in America. The developers of the bridge couldn’t cross the river by boat because it is too close to the ...
Views: 1571 - Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Tina TessinaI have before about emotional hygiene and doing the necessary maintenance on feelings as well as your physical body and household. Health reminders tell us to wash our hands frequently to prevent transmittal of diseases. Did you know you can “wash” your mood, too, and give yourself an attitude ...
Views: 1832 - Delegating - Only Do what Only you Can do - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidySeveral of my coaching clients have requested support with either time management or work life balance When we have a discovery conversation on their challenge there is generally much more to discuss on the topic of insufficient delegation. They're keeping excessive responsibilities, ...
Views: 4108 - The Productivity Mindset - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonThis article is Part 2 in a series of articles about spending your time the way you want (www.rcsays.com/action/spending-time-the-way-you-want-a-5-part-series). Productivity is consistently completing value-added tasks with minimal inefficiency. That means: -Doing things that ...
Views: 1208 - UP AMONG THE BIRDS: Higher self living makes you wanna live - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUPLIFT THE FUTURE BLESSING B: Base your life on positive possibilities that you can envisage, dream, work upon and create. L: Let your feelings come from the beauty that is inside of you. Look forward and embrace the limitless future as it arrives one day at a time. E: Envelop your ...
Views: 1407 - 5 Habits Of Minds To Adopt For Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Chris D'CruzHabits of Mind refer to a series of thinking dispositions normally displayed by intelligent individuals. Such dispositions lead people to great success when used on daily basis. It was Professor Art Costa who came up with 16 Habits of Mind which have been proven to be very effective for ...
Views: 1398 - Considerations Before Using Food To Cope - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Michelle MorandDo you have times when you feel unsettled or anxious and rely on food to calm you down? Do you focus on what you can eat rather than on the actual problem at hand? Here are a few thoughts on natural eating to concentrate on when you are about to overeat because of your emotions: Eat when ...
Views: 2114(1 vote) - Building Personal Credibility - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBuilding, demonstrating and proving credibility is one of the most important things we can do as people who seek to accomplish interesting goals and live successful lives. But it’s also highly misunderstood, and many people don’t have a clue how to make credibility work for ...
Views: 3278 - Giving and Receiving Compliments - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattGiving and Receiving Compliments Deflecting compliments is a well strengthened reflex for a surprising number of people. Someone speaks kind of us and we brush it off, change the subject or fail to find the truth in what has been said. Inability to receive a compliment mirrors our own ...
Views: 8806(1 vote) - Habits of Highly Healthy People - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattHabits of highly healthy people Do you ever feel as if your heart is weighed down by over indulgence? Eating too much, drinking too much and shopping too much? With the pace of today's lifestyle it is very easy to act impulsively, but such behaviour only serves us in the short term. How ...
Views: 1532 - What Makes You Change - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stephan GardnerEveryone, no matter how much you say you don’t, has a routine, a schedule, a ritual, that they do every day. It could be as simple as checking emails each morning, or as complex as flying a plane four times a day, but each one of these rituals exists to attain and maintain some feeling by ...
Views: 2806 - How to overcome bad habits - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanSo how to use these concepts to break habits? First you need to find some of the important values you have in life then find the connection between it and between the bad habits. For example when a wife discovered that her binge eating habit was about to cause her a breakup she decided to ...
Views: 1934 - 1 Surfing Principle to Get Your Boss to Agree - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Brian Dawson"Killer surf today, Brah!" Could you imagine saying that to your boss, and he responses, "Yep, let's ride some waves." Crazy thought? But that same principle can be used with any boss, and it works every time. When you're ready to surf, you check the waves, and most surfers, even if they don't ...
Views: 1306 - LANGUAGE, BELIEFS AND PEOPLE’S IMPRESSIONS. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Peter MackechnieThere is no way around it – you are what you believe and what you believe dictates your behaviour. Language is a part of that behaviour and will reflect those beliefs. Some of you may already think that this is ‘wishy washy’ stuff and doesn’t apply to you but it’s what drives you – it’s ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - How to Stick With Your Workout - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Cade LennoxWorking out is something that everyone has good intentions of doing, someday, but oftentimes they just never get around to it. Many people start a workout routine, only to forget about it or give up within just a short amount of time. This is because everyone is good at starting things. When ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Whitney Houston: The Substance of a Songstress - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Lateef Terrell WarnickNot only was Whitney Houston a great singer, she was an icon! I ironically recall when she first came out that critics were questioning whether or not she could make it as a singer because at the time she was known more as a model. I guess we now resoundingly know the answer to that ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - How to Spruce Up Your Life By Making Your Home A Happier Place - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Amy ClifftonDuvet covers are ridiculously popular in Europe and around the globe, dating back two hundred years ago. Currently, they are extremely popular in Northern Europe and are becoming even more popular in the United States. The duvet cover engulfs a comforter filled with down and is used to preserve ...
Views: 1399 - Too Self Aware - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from danae matthewsRecently I have begun encountering a defense mechanism that is unlike any other that I have seen before. More and more people in my life have started to employ its use and after much thought and consideration I have equated its use to pop culture and bad parenting. Despite these truths its ...
Views: 1264 - Sensible Time Management Advice - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Kathy SmithI have to admit it that I do not wish to say no to most people. Whenever someone has a request, I’ll say yes every time I can support them. Part of this is because I don’t like to leave people hanging and the other part comes from not wanting to disappoint other people. What's more, another part ...
Views: 1137 - Respect Others And Their Time - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONDo you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Committing To Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONBy Jodi Nicholson Success starts with desire, perpetuates through a positive attitude and belief, and is achieved by commitment to excellence and perseverance. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather ...
Views: 4395(1 vote) - The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laurie DuparPeople with ADHD are often eager to explore all the possibilities of better managing their ADHD challenges. Even though studies show that medication is up to 70-80% effective in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, impulsivity and distractibility), there is no “magic pill” that ...
Views: 3601(2 votes) - Take 100% responsibility for your life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"You must take personal responsibility. You can notice the circumstances, the seasons nor the wind does change, only you yourself can change "~ Jim Rohn The most widespread myth in modern times is that we firmly believe that we have a right to a great life - that somehow, somewhere, someone ...
Views: 4826 - Willpower revisited - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenSo far there seems to be two schools regarding willpower. The first one claims that willpower is always at hand ready to be used. The second school holds the view that willpower is a limited resource and weakens over time. While the latter seems to be our day-to-day experience, the former is ...
Views: 1087 - 6 Savvy Email Habits - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Julie GrayCheck Email Only When You Can Process Email. We all love to ‘check’ our email to see what has arrived since we last viewed our inbox. But this means we continually add to our to-do list (and our anxiety) without giving ourselves the time to actually deal with the email (i.e. respond, delete, ...
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