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- 8 Easy Ways Your Shoelaces Can Help You Become Jubilant - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Harry Warman______THE SCIENCE BEHIND SHOELACE TYING Almost always, you put on either your right shoe initially or your left shoe. Usually, you tie your shoes by either passing the right-hand lace around back of the left-hand lace, or vice versa. Tomorrow morning decide which shoe you put on first and ...
Views: 2452(7 votes) - 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 - Are You Effectively Managing All Of Your Personal Account Information? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonAre you one of those people who know precisely how many accounts you have with different companies and institutions? Do you have all of the details for each account duly noted and recorded in some organized fashion? If you are and if you do, you are likely in the minority. For purposes of ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - 5 Tips on How to Keep New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Darlene LancerWhy bother to make resolutions and then feel disappointed or guilty for breaking them? Do you get excited and resolve to change, but within days or weeks lose interest and can’t motivate yourself? Wonder why you get sidetracked by distractions or become easily discouraged when quick results ...
Views: 2437(3 votes) - Planet Focus: 10 Ways To Quell Distraction In An Attention-Deficient Age - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from FSB AuthorsEating on the run. Cellphoning while driving. Email avalanches. Distracted living. We prize knowledge work, yet have little time to think. We can contact millions of people worldwide, but have trouble sitting down to chat or eat with those we love. In this wondrous, high-tech, hyper-mobile age, ...
Views: 2425 - How To Keep a Clean Facebook Image - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoI was talking with my fiancee yesterday and she was sharing a story of one of her friends whose image has diminished because of her activities and the quality of status updates she puts on her Facebook page. After the sharing, we then realized the impact Facebook can have in people's lives when ...
Views: 2421(2 votes) - Teenage Addictions to Alcohol and Drugs Equals to Bad Habits - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheHave you ever wondered if teenage addiction to alcohol and drugs equal to bad habit? Yes, it is a bad habit that is not only endangering their physical health but also their mental health. Nations are losing man power as a result of illness and death related to alcohol and hard drug addictions. ...
Views: 2414 - Why Wishful Thinking Won't Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonAn exciting new diet can certainly nourish your optimism. But it won’t change reality. The truth is, a new diet is nothing more than a fresh set of restrictions that you probably won’t stick to any better than you stuck to the many (once fresh) sets of restrictions that came before it. "Not ...
Views: 2394(7 votes) - Are you choking on the dust of your own regret - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you choking on the dust of your own regret, for all the great opportunities you have squandered over the years? Is this attitude or philosophy serving you in any positive way? Can you see how living in the past, focused on what might have been, complaining about all the challenges that have ...
Views: 2384(1 vote) - Intuition -- Survival Signals - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Sherry McGregorIntuition -- Survival Signals Intuition: direct perception of truth, fact, independent of any reasoning process; or immediate apprehension, a keen quick insight. In our western society intuition has many times gotten a bad rap. Talked about in a negative way mainly referring to "women's ...
Views: 2383(3 votes) - Questions And Answers About Compulsive Spending - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Gloria ArensonWhat is the difference between compulsive spending and the kind of spending most of us do? My definition of compulsion is if you can’t control when you start or when you stop a behavior you have a problem. Most of us splurge occasionally, but compulsive spenders find the urge overpowering and ...
Views: 2373 - Limiting Beliefs - Limits Achievements - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people lament that they want to take a new path, however, it is too scary when the outcome is unknown. When you can’t see something does not mean it does not exist. Humans are adept at limiting their awareness with a strong aversion to the existence of what is unknown or unseen. What you ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - Become the Master of Your Habits - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim Smith"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - John Dryden A coaching client was recently talking to me about her struggle to establish a regular meditation practice. She asked me how in the world I ever got to the point where I am right now - meditating for an hour or more each ...
Views: 2351 - Dont Change Bad Habits...Rather Create New One's - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Derik MockeIf you want to create new habits, leave the bad habits where they are, and start to create completely new habits. In short, focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Give up your desire to find old habits and behaviors to fix, and become fascinated with creating new ones. The ...
Views: 2345 - When Old Habits Reemerge – Think Peppermint! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneAre you proud of yourself that you no longer lose your temper, bite your fingernails, or have a messy desk? Perhaps you feel as if you have finally arrived since you no longer wait until the last minute to "do your homework". But have you ever thought that you were finished with a pesky old ...
Views: 2331(10 votes) - 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 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Say No? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIf it often sad that if one can’t say no, then their yes doesn’t mean anything. And while having the ability to say yes is clearly important, so is being able to say no. They both have their uses and this will often depend on the context that one is in. To say yes can become a habit and ...
Views: 2327 - ***How Habitual Stress Affects Our Body And Effective Ways To Beat It - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerStress is an emotional and physical response to external factors, and lessening stress is the secret to a longer, healthier, life. We know that stress isn't good for us, and we know that everyone experiences stress every day, but once we're aware of how long-lasting stress impacts our physical ...
Views: 2323(1 vote) - The Ten Beliefs You Want to Have to Succeed in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzBeliefs are the foundation from which we stand. They are formed through experience, observation, heritage, and environment. They dictate our reactions and actions. If we are stressed it is due to a belief plus an experience for which we gave a meaning too. If we are angry, it is because we had ...
Views: 2322(3 votes) - Developing a Success Habit Set, Promotes Long Term Sustainable Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Andrew HortonInspiration is that fire in your belly, which drives you to begin taking the necessary action to realize your dreams. Sustaining that initial momentum and to keep effectively traveling on the path of achievement, requires you to develop a success habit set, to help you sustain your daily ...
Views: 2303 - Resolutions vs. Re-solutioning - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Richard LiottaAs we enter a New Year it is customary and valuable to reflect on where you have been and on where you are going. It is time consider what you want improved in your life, what you want to be different, and what you wish to change. In that spirit many of us make New Year’s resolutions. But the ...
Views: 2303(3 votes) - 4 Easy Steps To Raise Your Energy levels and Get Motivated - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Noelyne JonesAre you constantly feeling tired and lacking in energy? Do you feel drained at the thought of the things on your to do list? Are you looking for a way to overcome tiredness and loss of energy? What are your first thoughts of the day when the alarm goes off? Do you smile and bounce out of ...
Views: 2299(6 votes) - It's Always Going to be Something - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN(original distribution in early April 2010) Passover and Easter are upon us. New Year’s Day is a fading memory and so, probably, are those New Year’s resolutions for change and self-improvement. One of the most common resolutions is to achieve a healthier lifestyle—eating the right foods, ...
Views: 2292(3 votes) - 5 Great Phoning Tips That Everyone Can Use! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Jonathan Lewis5 Great Phoning Tips Everyone Can Use! With e-mails, tweets, blogs, texts and other easy electronic forms of communication becoming more mainstream, I couldn’t help but think now might be a great time for some old-fashioned, back to the basics, and tried and true tips for PHONING! Everyone ...
Views: 2291(2 votes) - Vision Marketing, How To Implement It For A Successful Business In 5 Simple Steps? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lisa TorresThere is something very magical that we were all blessed with at birth…and that is the ability to envision something and turn it into a reality for our business which I like to call, ‘Vision Marketing’. If you can see yourself doing a certain something in your mind, you can make it happen. It’s ...
Views: 2290 - ***Unconditional Love-The Mother's Day Gift That Keeps Giving - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Nancy PhilpottCelebrating Mother's Day and mom's birthday at the beach was a gift my mom, my sister, and I gave ourselves each year. It was a Mother's Day tradition for many more years than I can remember.In 2001 we started a new tradition. Mom’s three year journey with lung cancer had taken a toll on ...
Views: 2279 - The Slight Edge to Creating a Better Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Ben SandersonSelf-improvement: What do you think of when you see that term? A lot of us want to do it, but we don't really have any idea of how to actually go about it. Jeff Olson's Slight Edge Formula tells us just how to accomplish that. The thing is, many of us want to work on self-improvement, but we ...
Views: 2273(2 votes) - Release your brakes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeDo you remember how a car runs when the brakes are on? Do you push harder on the gas to overcome the drag of the brake? That is how most people run their lives. But you simply release the brake and with no extra effort you start to go faster. People drive through life with their psychological ...
Views: 2272(4 votes) - 6 Intentional Steps to Effective Business Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Lisa MininniSix months into your fiscal year is a half way point for many small business owners to assess their performance compared to the goals and objectives that they set at the beginning of the year. This intermediate assessment acts as a pivotal point in time to determine whether or not your plans ...
Views: 2271(7 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithIf I were to rank all the factors that go into creating a likable personality, I would have to place a friendly smile at the top of the list. A warm, authentic smile communicates feelings that words alone can’t possibly accomplish. A great smile radiates warmth, puts people at ease and makes a ...
Views: 2261(4 votes) - The Pursuit Of Personal Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiPersonal excellence is gained by the gradual result of always striving to do better. The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Personal excellence is not about being a perfectionist. ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Slowing Down, an excerpt from "Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIt was a cold sunny day in New Jersey and the first thin layers of ice were forming on our pond. We were scheduled to go to Pilates that day, our private exercise class with a trainer, but we liked doing some cardio workout first. Usually, weather permitting, we would take a walk through town ...
Views: 2252(13 votes) - No Long Ting! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anne UsangaActually ..... I want a Long Ting .... on my head that is!, naturally long flowing tresses and if you ask most women regardless of their heritage they want the same, we would like to throw away our extensions, they cost to much time effort and money to maintain but are a necessary evil ...
Views: 2251 - Influential People - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Renee CanaliEach of us has been fortunate enough to have had someone in our lives have a positive affect on us. Some of us remember a teacher that made a difference at a critical time. Some had parents, grandparents or other relatives to lean on. For others, it may have been a rabbi or pastor. We had the ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Time Management and Planning - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shanna BeamanPlanning is a critical piece of the puzzle in reaching your goals. Planning makes you more productive, because you have written down, and know exactly, what the major and the minor tasks are that you must accomplish each day. How many times have you actually thought “Oh don’t forget to do ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - How to maximize your efficiency – the benefits of habits - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Kirstin O´Donovan“The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half.” Feodor Dostoevski It is a well-established truth that the habits which we pick up unknowingly gradually grow upon us and may even dominate our lives. No wonder many communities ...
Views: 2226 - Mastering Self, My Greatest Accomplishment - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Rebecca L. NorringtonWhat if I told you that you have the power to create heaven on earth when you MASTER SELF? Would you believe it? If not, let me explain. YOU ARE the most powerful person in the Universe! More importantly, you don’t have to search for your power. Your power lives WITHIN. Your power is your ...
Views: 2222 - How to Get Rid of Those Bad Habits and Live a Fuller, Better Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Alan SearingSome people have bad habits they can't easily break. Bad habits are things that could hinder your advancement and self-growth. Do you want to break free of your bad habit? A short verse Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny. Do ...
Views: 2220(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why a Cleaner Office Space=Happier Employees - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerAkin to a second home, your office is also where your heart is. Which is why having a clean office space is important for you and your employees. We all want to work at a place that is clean, free of dust and allergens (especially the sneezer types) and free of clutter. But why does having a ...
Views: 2213 - To Change Your Life You’ve Got to Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Willie HortonMost of us want more out of life. This is not to say that you’re unhappy with what you have. Indeed, the secret to happiness is wanting what you already have! But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be constantly striving to scale higher heights of happiness and success because there is no ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - THERE IS NO BLISS IN IGNORANCE - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julia JamesThe old saying “ignorance is bliss” stems from a poem by Thomas Gray and suggests that if you are happiest being ignorant, then just stay ignorant. I beg to differ. There is a lot of pain and effort involved in ignoring information that might challenge our habits and behaviours. If you have ...
Views: 2203 - Book Review: The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Habits. Habits are recurrent, often unconscious patterns of behavior that are acquired through frequent repetition. The section is dedicated to resources on both positive and negative habits and how to live with your habits. Dan ...
Views: 2202 - Focus Your Energy on the Positive and What is Possible - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen faced with any obstacle, change, challenge or roadblock, examine them just long enough to uncover the difficulty they present and immediately change your focus to look for what you can do to overcome them, prevail and turn them into opportunities. All challenges you encounter are ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - Famous Smokers In History - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon Bell“When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Those words were reportedly spoken by the British Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a famous smoker and ...
Views: 2178 - How to Streamline Your Morning Routine and Jumpstart Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Sarah KarakaianBenjamin Franklin said the certainties of life are “death and taxes.” He forgot to add “mornings” to the mix. After all, dawn’s hours creep up like, well, clockwork. Ironically, many people brush off mornings, not realizing that they can be the most productive period of the day. When else ...
Views: 2177(1 vote) - Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Young KimI was at the gym the other day, and I happened to step on a treadmill where the electronic display was broken. See that the gym was so full, I was glad to have a treadmill at all, and I just started jogging. I had no idea exactly how fast I was going, what my heart rate was, what incline I was ...
Views: 2175(4 votes) - Level Two Integrity: GIT-R-DUN, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyOne of the most valuable aspects of taking on and completing the 30-day challenge is becoming aware of your tendencies- realizing where and how you tend to get stopped. Let me share with you one of mine. I tend to have an “all or nothing” mentality. If I can’t do something full on, why bother? ...
Views: 2173(4 votes) - 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 - Changing Bad Habits - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from keith youngSuccessful people have developed success habits. Those are the people you want to study and emulate. Do what they do. Read what they read. If they are local see if you can take them to lunch and ask questions. If not get a hold of some of the things they have written about or listen to ...
Views: 2167 - When Food Is Love - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCDo you eat to live or live to eat? We all have a relationship with food and it can represent much more than nourishment to keep our bodies alive and healthy. Take a look at your eating habits. Do you eat just the right amount of nutritious food to maintain a healthy weight, to feel good, and ...
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