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- The Causes of Procrastination and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsWhat is procrastination? Defined, it is: delaying, deferring, or putting off an action until a later date. This may seem innocuous and even justified in some cases, but it is really one of the biggest traps you will encounter on your path towards personal development and achievement. ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - 3 Guidelines for Determining and Setting Goals - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsThere is a depressing number of people who have become so caught up in the mundane trivialities of day-to-day existence, that they’ve completely lost sight of the idea of goal setting (or perhaps they never saw it to begin with.) It’s a startling idea to me that some people live their lives ...
Views: 1275 - A Few More Thoughts on Building Decisiveness - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsI wrote another article titled “How to be Decisive” that talks about the reasons people experience intense indecision in all areas of their lives and touched on some simple methods to employ to help overcome it. I feel that the subject of effective decision making is a complex one, and so I’ve ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - How to be Decisive - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsFew people understand the value of decisiveness. The ability to make quick decisions not only lends you an air of confidence, intelligence and authority, it can also make the difference between a positive and negative outcome in many situations. Some people believe that they are just “naturally ...
Views: 5655(7 votes) - Tips for Overcoming Poor Habits - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsEverybody has a habit or personality trait that they wished they could be rid of. Smoking, nail biting and hair twirling are all good examples of these kinds of habits, which can seem difficult if not impossible to overcome. I personally believe that all behavior can be changed, however, and the ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Understanding Consistency - How to Maintain Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsOne of the biggest culprits for failure -- that is, people not doing what they set out to do -- is consistency. By “consistency” I’m simply referring to the ability to stick with a course of action once you’ve decided on it, and not getting distracted by the first shiny object that crosses your ...
Views: 8224 - Less is More - Moderate Deprivation to Get Your Eating in Check - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from CB MichaelsThere are about as many schools of thought on the “right” or “best” way to go about weight loss as there are people seeking to lose weight. (Ie, a lot.) Because each person is different and certain methods will mesh better with certain people’s mentalities, I believe there is no one “best” way ...
Views: 897 - Introduction to Fasting, a Natural and Holistic Alternative - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from CB MichaelsSo what is a fast? In its simplest form, a fast is simply the withholding of calories for a set period of time. Contrary to what you might think this is not the same thing as simply “starving yourself.” Fasting is a widely recognized holistic health technique that makes use of the body’s natural ...
Views: 848 - The Weight Loss Dilemma - Why I Opt For Full Flavor Versus Low Fat - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from CB MichaelsWhenever you read those lists “Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Cutting Calories” or “6 Easy Food Substitutions to Help you Lose Weight” they almost invariably make the suggestion to “switch from full flavor goods to their low fat or non-fat counterparts.” Of course, on the surface, the immediately ...
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