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- ****10 Ways to Unstress in Under 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Talyaa LieraDe-stress FAST. Quick: ten things you can do right now — in ten minutes or less — to feel more alive, more awake, and more space to feel You again. 1. Take a bath. While a twenty-minute bath is awesome, just ten minutes of scented hot-water bliss can turn a day from ARGH to AHH. Make it ...
Views: 7981 - ***5 Tips For Combatting Nervousness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteIt's pretty easy to understand what causes nervousness: It's what we feel in the absence of self-confidence. So, the best way to stop feeling nervous is to seek the truth about yourself, about your unrealized talents and potential. You might notice that this means that you don't have to add ...
Views: 1754 - ***6 Key Steps: Live Life To The Fullest by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Judi MoreoYou could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. You can’t live life to the fullest with fear. John Lennon ...
Views: 1559 - ***A Complimentary Complaint - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI recently had a question to ask my bank about my business. I called the toll-free number on the web site and was connected with a gentleman who gave me the answer to my question. While we were on the phone, he also had a look at my business account and offered a couple of suggestions for new ...
Views: 975 - ***A Happy Workplace? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsA while ago, I responded to a comment on The Employee Engagement Network that asked the question about employees finding happiness in their jobs and developing a "happy" workplace. Now, if you've ever attended one of my keynote sessions, you already know that I don't subscribe to the concept of ...
Views: 2955 - ***Are You Lucky? - Make Your Own Luck by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Judi MoreoAre you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the ...
Views: 1748 - ***Career or Job? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI met Wendy years ago when I took a job as a restaurant manager. For me, the management position was a job. It wasn’t my career as I hadn’t prepared myself to become a restaurant manager. Heck, I’d never even worked in a restaurant prior. But I had eaten in plenty of restaurants. I had a good ...
Views: 1541 - ***Criticism and Language By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2018 from Judi MoreoCriticism, for many people, carries the same meaning as judgment. In fact, one of the top synonyms of criticism is judgment. And, one of the top synonyms of critic is judge. No wonder people have such a hard time with this term! Who wants to be judged? Obviously, people get defensive when ...
Views: 1535 - ***Criticism as Appreciation By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Judi MoreoPeople hear the word “criticism” and they almost automatically flinch. Their hearts beat a little faster and they prepare themselves for the worst. It’s a safe bet that those same people never looked up synonyms for the word “criticism.” If they did, they’d see words like appreciation, ...
Views: 1593 - ***Criticism, Feedback, & Success By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Judi MoreoNowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase “constructive criticism” is something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your ...
Views: 2008 - ***Customer Service Isn't Just A Department - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsIt’s one of the first things a road-weary traveler searches out when he or she arrives in their hotel room: the Guest Services Directory. That little book, packed full of information, gives the traveler the rules of the hotel. And don’t kid yourself, hotels all have rules and it is ...
Views: 1293 - ***Desire to Rewire - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The human mind is a very creative force and throughout history we have used this propensity to perceive new ideas, concepts and perspectives, as a means for survival by enhancing the quality and longevity of life. This ability to make creative decisions in life is truly a great gift that has ...
Views: 3287 - ***Do You Find It Difficult to Stay Positive? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Judi MoreoThere are always going to be challenging times in life. The real challenge is to overcome them. For some of us, an obstacle may be “the end of the line.” For others with strong beliefs and great expectations, an obstacle is simply regarded as a setback. Let it be that way for you. Have faith in ...
Views: 613 - ***Do You Have Courage? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Judi MoreoTraditionally, people have used the word “courage” when referring to war heroes, police officers, fire fighters and others who put their lives on the line. It is true. They have tremendous courage. Do they feel fear? Yes, and they act anyway. Perhaps our daily activities aren’t life ...
Views: 552 - ***Do you play the “Blame Game?” with Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave you ever blamed someone for something they didn’t even know they had been a part of? For example, this morning, I dropped a huge bottle of windshield de-icer on my toe. It hurt like the devil. And, just who would be doing anything with windshield de-icer in 119 degree weather ...
Views: 1774 - ***Eliminate Negativity by Developing a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Judi MoreoThe best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. So, focus on turning the ...
Views: 2023 - ***Eliminating Negativity by Learning from a Child - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Judi MoreoChildren naturally look at the world in a positive fashion. They have not yet learned that life has many pitfalls and challenges. They look forward to new things. They are willing to do what it takes to learn something new. They take time to stop and smell the roses. To just be instead of always ...
Views: 1504 - ***Employee Training Ends At Competence - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI got into a conversation recently (on a Human Resources Message Board) with a Management Consultant. His questions got me to thinking. He asked for a further clarification of my assertion that an employer's responsibility to improve its employees ends once they become competent at the job. The ...
Views: 1276 - ***Enjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2018 from Judi MoreoOne of the common desires that people experience in their lives is summed up in a well-known saying – “I want to thrive, not just survive.” This can also be interpreted as enjoying life as opposed to simply existing. When there is a deep need for people to change their way of life, the world has ...
Views: 1659 - ***Eye-Opening Criticism By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from Judi MoreoThink about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed ...
Views: 1602 - ***Five Tips To Engaging Employees - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsEmployee disengagement and unhappiness can result in lower productivity, which affects the financial side. However, lack of employee retention also can result, with its many costs for replacement: recruiting fees, overtime pay to those covering job duties, ramp-up time for replacements, as well ...
Views: 2648 - ***Forgiveness: Another Way to Eliminate Negativity by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhen people treat you wrong, it is very easy to hold a grudge. You may not understand how it could be possible to forgive someone for a slight, especially if the action was especially hurtful. Maybe you think forgiveness is about the other person and somehow, they benefit from you forgiving ...
Views: 1585 - ***Hope I Didn't Complain Too Much - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI spent a little time with Bill recently. He’s in his eighties now and lives alone. He spends most of his days in front of the TV as he needs a walker to get around. He has a boarder who lives downstairs and she is supposed to fix his meals and keep him company in exchange for a substantial ...
Views: 1035 - ***HOW TO DEVELOP CHARISMA – Be Confident, Personable, Successful - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why certain other people seem to you to be so confident, personable and successful! They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what secret ...
Views: 1713 - ***How To Stay “Revved Up” By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Judi MoreoDo you find that there are certain hours of the day when you feel depleted of energy? Would you like to remain “revved up”, clear-headed, alert, and ready for anything all day long? Most of us experience our highest energy levels during the first four hours of the day when we are refreshed ...
Views: 1683 - ***How To Work For A Jerk-Boss - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Kevin BurnsMichael and I have known each other for about fifteen years. Recently, he has been dabbling in the area of personal development. Not his. Yours. He is a personal coach and seminar leader who is getting ready to publish his first book. While he has been incredibly busy conducting his coaching ...
Views: 1412 - ***I Was the Weight Loss Success Story - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Erin LevineI had started to lose weight in January of 2013. Going to the gym, watching what I eat, but not counting my calories. I went to Japan and when I came back I was in full swing once again. Hitting the gym 5 days a week. Exactly one year ago tomorrow, I joined MyFitnessPal. I was counting my ...
Views: 910 - ***If The World Was Perfect…. - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Judi MoreoIt’s your choice! You can go through life getting by or you can do something that really matters. It could be something you do for someone else or something you do for yourself. It could even be something you do for the world. One thing I’ve learned over the years is, it’s just as easy to do ...
Views: 532 - ***In The Garden by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Judi MoreoThis spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small ...
Views: 1695 - ***Is Life a Matter of Luck? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2021 from Judi MoreoAre you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the ...
Views: 654 - ***Is Stress Really the Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health conducted a survey to determine the Top Ten Stressors at work. Here they are: * 10. "The treadmill syndrome" - Employees who consistently have too much or too little to do create a lot of stress. * 9. "Random ...
Views: 987 - ***Is Your Attitude Helping or Hindering You? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhy do some athletes become Olympic stars and others never quite use their own full potential or get out of their hometown? Why do some people have their own successful companies, while others can just never get ahead? Why are some people in great relationships while others can’t seem to get ...
Views: 1789 - ***It’s a Matter of Attitude - by Submitted on May 06, 2021 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why one person seems to get all the lucky breaks and others get none? Why it is that some people seem to meet just the right people and others never do? Why does one person become a millionaire, while another is broke? Why do some athletes become Olympic stars and ...
Views: 496 - ***It’s Not The Economy, Stupid - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsDriving past the electronics store yesterday, a roadside billboard caught my eye. “Watch the recession in high-definition.” That was how the billboard read. My first thought was that the store manager obviously had a few leadership abilities himself. In an effort to stop his employees from ...
Views: 937 - ***Letting Go: How to Eliminate Negativity by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Judi MoreoPeople tend to hold on to negativity in their lives, even though it makes them miserable. Why do they do this? Why it is so hard for them to let go?eliminate negativity One of the reasons for this situation, is the fact that a lot of times, people feel like they have no control over ...
Views: 1693 - ***Life Is Full Of Possibilities - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2021 from Judi MoreoIt is up to us to open our minds to what “can be” and then make the choice to pursue it passionately. Many people are doing what they do because they think they have to do it. All too often, choices are made based on what we believe is the “right” thing to do rather than on what will make us ...
Views: 552 - ***Look Inward To Live Life To The Fullest by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhat do you do on a daily basis with living a full life in mind? If you’re struggling to think of anything, that’s okay, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing – you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of every day, bad things will happen – whether it’s a car accident, a fall, illness, financial ...
Views: 1711 - ***Love Relationships At Work - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI received a question this week asking, “Just wondering what your attitude would be toward a boss and subordinate starting a relationship at work and the effects on other staff?” Personally, my “attitude” when it comes to office romances is to run for the hills if ...
Views: 2532 - ***Lovin’ It! Do What You Love, Love What You Do by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Judi MoreoDo what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love. We’ve had a couple of months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to our ...
Views: 1693 - ***Make The Choice To Be Happy Every Day - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Judi MoreoHow can we be happy and passionate every day when we are dealing with the stresses of life? Worrying doesn’t accomplish anything. Worrying simply strangles our creative abilities and keeps us from being able to look for solutions to our problems and challenges. But how do we turn off the worry ...
Views: 1794 - ***Memo from the Customer - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI think I missed a memo recently. I must have. The memo I missed apparently stated that if you are a cashier, a salesperson or even a “sandwich artist,” feel free to have conversations with your co-workers, your friends and other complete strangers while “serving” your current customer. When ...
Views: 1320 - ***My African Experience- I Feel Like I Am Home by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave you ever driven past a bakery and smelled the wonderful smells of fresh bread baking? Did it bring back memories? If so, you’ll know what I mean when I tell you that when I get off the plane in Africa and smell the air, I feel like I’m home. It doesn’t smell like fresh bread, it’s sort ...
Views: 1882 - ***No Better Time For Better - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsPersonally, I always thought perfectionism was another word for procrastination. Often, in the perfectionist mind, the perfectionist will say, “Since it’s unlikely this project will turn out perfectly anyway and since there is no perfect time to start, why bother?” That seems ...
Views: 969 - ***Older Workers Still Have Value - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Kevin BurnsPerhaps it’s my age but I find the best part of American Idol are the qualifying rounds to see who gets to go to Hollywood. Out of the tens of thousands of hopefuls only a few hundred are chosen as “good enough” to advance to the next round. It amazes me how many of the ...
Views: 1026 - ***People As Assets - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Kevin BurnsTwo houses, both thirty years-old stand side by side on a neighborhood street. Both houses are for sale. Both houses have exactly the same design and were built at the same time. One house is valued thirty percent higher than the other because the real estate agent has determined that one is ...
Views: 1156 - ***Recognizing the Negativity in Your Life and Eliminating It - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Judi MoreoThe most common poison people take on a regular basis is negativity. It can control you in ways that you may not even be aware of. Eliminating it can make a major difference in your outlook and mindset. Here are some of the ways that you may be allowing negativity to be in your life.recognizing ...
Views: 1624 - ***Recognizing the Negativity in Your Life so You Can Eliminate It - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from Judi MoreoHere are some of the reasons that you may have a negative outlook on life. By recognizing these issues and addressing them, you can eliminate negativity from your life.eliminate negativity Failure Successful people fail multiple times, but they continue learning from those failures and ...
Views: 1498 - ***Salesman-of-the-Month Must Go - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Kevin BurnsI have been noticing in my daily newspaper these past few weeks, the sheer volume of ads touting various car dealerships’ Salesman-of-the-Month awards. Now, as much as the next guy, I understand the value of recognizing employees and their contributions. And I also get that, especially as ...
Views: 1329 - ***Seeds of Success: Lessons from a Daisy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotten I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting ...
Views: 1608 - ***Staying Positive in a Negative World - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhen the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us, who have ...
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