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- Become Ha-bit Better - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinHow you do anything is how you do everything. It’s a saying I’ve heard kicking about for a few years now and it’s actually a decent way of finding out what you might be doing wrong… in anything you do. What it basically means is that your traits and idiosyncrasies tend to run through all aspects ...
Views: 1000 - Grab yopur Chances in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"We must learn to understand what we do not understand." Dr. Michael King We live in a time of change. What has still been valid 5 years ago, no longer works today. People who take advantage of others are being discovered. Lies are exposed and rulers overthrown. The world is changing rapidly ...
Views: 1454 - You Cannot Not Influence - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from William G Jr CovingtonInfluence is ubiguitous and subtle. It is cyclical in that we are constantly being influenced as we influence others. In fact subtle influence is often more effective than overt attempts to change other people because it reaches people who don't have their defences up. Young people are ...
Views: 1756 - Take Care to Not Lose Focus - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Charmaine HammondSelf-care on a daily basis is essential to being able to cope with change, especially in the work place. There are strategies that we can do every day to ensure that we have the energy and the resources to cope with what comes our way. The first one is ensuring that we are eating healthily. ...
Views: 1557 - 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: 2404(3 votes) - Simple Steps on How to Kick Your Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Rhod JonesDo you feel imprisoned and debilitated by your procrastination habit? Is it difficult for you to get started but easy to make excuses? If your answer to both is yes, then you must read on. For a long time I suffered from procrastination when it came to launching our online ...
Views: 1015 - Cope with Hope - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rob McBrideWhen we cope with hope, we have more energy to face each day… Difficulty and challenge lurk in every nook and cranny. While the majority of us know it is not the circumstances, rather our reaction to them which is most important, it isn’t so easy to always keep faith. When hope slips away, ...
Views: 1349 - How To Stop Gossiping - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Frank RolfeWhat the problem is: Gossiping is the bad habit of talking about people behind their back. People are naturally interested in other people (just look at the magazines for sale like People, National Enquirer, etc.), and like to talk about them. But it is a bad thing to discuss their affairs ...
Views: 1757 - 5 Habits of Fit People - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenFitness is essential to a healthy lifestyle. And exercise is one of the best ways to keep you trim, strong, and full of energy. All of these benefits are yours for the taking, and it is never too late to get started. Here are a few bits of wisdom from those who have made fitness a part of ...
Views: 985 - The 4 Inner Habits of Successful Leaders - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mikael MeirThe obstacle is the path ~ Zen Proverb Great leaders are powerful builders of enterprise. They have a knack for creating a clear vision, believing in its fulfillment with every cell in their body, and inspiring others through heart-centered communication to share their vision and act toward ...
Views: 930 - How to Create Your Sacred Spaces - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Julie GrayThere are three types of sacred spaces: - A room - A location for a specific item - An interruption-free block of time All three have the following characteristics in common: - They are used for one specific purpose - They are clutter-free - They flow naturally with your ...
Views: 1134 - Positive Phrases: Why Most People Do Them Wrong! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Suzanne GloverPositive phrases are easy to master when you know a couple of tricks. The first thing to keep in mind when choosing positive words and phrases is thinking about the end result you desire. This article gives you tips on how to do positive phrases correctly and why keeping positive thoughts ...
Views: 1346 - Habits - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Dr. Paul D. Kai SwigartHabits, like clothing, are external to us and a product of our choices. We need to choose them carefully, and change them if necessary; to insure that they accurately reflect who we really are, the things that matter most, and the impressions we want to be remembered by. People often believe ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Rest Hard and Work Hard - Dare to be Brilliant - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Andrew HortonIt takes real courage to be brilliant, consistently giving your best, so that you can live the best life possible and create a future where you live a life of meaning and satisfaction. I am not talking about waking up every day, where you strive to be THE BEST and compete with everyone round ...
Views: 1486 - How To Build Champion Habits Now! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from John Di LemmeOur habits, good or bad, are developed over our lifetime. They reflect the things we believe, the things we read and listen to, and our choices in friends. Our lives are defined by our habits. Every habit you possess has been developed. You don’t have any habits that came to you at birth. ...
Views: 2645 - Staying Motivated in Your Space - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI write a lot about motivation because its something I’m always struggling to capture and hang onto myself; and its elusive nature interests me. I’ve talked about various ways of looking at and trying to capture motivation; and some work better than others at different times in different ...
Views: 1385 - You can Never Find Time, but you can always Make Time - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Andrew HortonI am sure that you cannot remember the last time you had too much time on your hands. If you are like most people, you try to squeeze so much into your schedule every day, it is physically impossible to complete everything written into your daily planner. You mistakenly believe that you will ...
Views: 1878 - 5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Christa O'Leary5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays The holidays can be a hectic time of year filled with social commitments, family obligations, to-do lists that are miles long and full of unhealthy indulgences that make you feel tired and overwhelmed. Here are 5 tips to help you ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Is Your Smart Phone Stressing You Out? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from nancy traversDo you feel like you can’t escape the stress from work, or from your social obligations? Do they sneak up on you, even as you’re trying to have a few relaxing moments to yourself after a long day, or during a weekend that you’ve purposely left open for some well-deserved “me-time”? It might be ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Metal Detectorists Enjoy Their Hobby For A Great Result - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaIn several parts of the country, a handful of metal detecting amateurs meet up every now and then to go hunting for a good purpose. Carrying their very own treasure metal detectors, taking a day, and generating their discovers to their host grounds or residence both equally for the love of metal ...
Views: 986 - 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: 2161(1 vote) - Later We’ll Have Some Pumpkin Pie…..A Holiday Lifestyle Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Laura PutmanWhen it comes to holiday food and eating all bets are off. We diet; we starve ourselves in advance of this the biggest food season of the year so we can stuff ourselves to the point of nearly bursting from our skin. When it’s all over after New Year’s Eve, we create a list of resolutions to go ...
Views: 1710 - Winners Give Up: Burying Their Heads in the Sand! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Burying Their Heads in the Sand! According to the phrase-finder website, this originated from an alleged habit of ostriches during the threat of an attack. The story was first recorded by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder, who suggested that ostriches hide their heads in ...
Views: 1778 - Taming The Feasting Frenzy: Losing weight without losing your mind. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHow would you like to feel great on January 1st because you were able to maintain your weight (or even lose a few pounds) over the holidays? Wouldn't it feel terrific to feel that good about yourself? Perhaps you'll even be the envy of your friends who weren't able to make it through the ...
Views: 1309 - 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: 2350(1 vote) - Thoughts Are Creations - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Roger QuevillonQuote: Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965) "The role of the physician is to amuse the patient long enough until nature does the healing" Listen instead of reading the article below Sit back and relax, it might take a few seconds for the audio to start. Click on these words ---> "Thought ...
Views: 1535 - 3 Wick Candles: Simple and Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from mike rosalesThe 3 wick candles are candles that are normally made out of wax and 3 wicks with same height. They can give a room with warmth, colour and fragrance. The ambiance and mood set by these candles appeal greatly to many people and when you add the slight scents that candles often give off, the ...
Views: 4269 - Habits are Powerful - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Danny MurrellHabits are Powerful; they truly are. Twelve years ago, a typical Barbadian morning for me began at the brisk hour of 4:30am. As a member of the Pine Hill Alpha Sharks Swim Team and an occasional member of the Barbadian National Swim Team, I was in the habit of training my body into peak ...
Views: 2037 - 2011 Best Smelling Candles - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesCandles having a sensual, comforting and stimulating are definitely the best smelling candles. It is beyond imagination how life would be without candles. They have a long lasting and environmental friendly fragrance. The life span of candles is quite short but they are available for a few ...
Views: 1934 - Pay Yourself First and Get Your Life in Order - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from David VogelsangYou might have noticed that money comes directly out of your paycheck before you even receive it, at least in the United States. The government understands the concept of “Pay Yourself First” (or paying itself first), by taking out taxes before you get your hands on your income. However, this ...
Views: 1410 - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 2114(1 vote) - How comfortable are you feeling, locked in your comfort zone? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Andrew HortonIs the familiarity of your current circumstances keeping you trapped in an uncomfortable place, where you do not like where you are, but the thought of taking the action necessary to change things is really daunting? Your days seem to blend, one into another, where what you do every day makes ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Get Organized, Stop Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxPaper, paper, paper! You keep meaning to get your home filing system put together and organized. But somehow there always seem to be other things to do, or you always seem to be running out of time. It may simply be the case that you are a procrastinator. And you will have to come to terms ...
Views: 1516 - Are your Habits Shackling your success? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Andrew HortonEverything you learn, you either learn from observation, imitation or repetition. This learning, over time gets converted into your habits, which either serve you or keep you trapped in a life of mediocrity. Your habit set, starts to develop, from offhand remarks, fleeting ideas and vague ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Tips to Getting Organized and De Cluttered - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroDo you feel as though someone is chasing you? Do you feel like time is going so fast that you can’t get done what you need to get done in a day? You may not be so very far off what you are feeling. Time is speeding up. As the Mayan Calendar nears an end time is speeding up, and with it comes ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - What Are You Afraid Of? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Renee UrsemDo you have a closet full of clothes you haven’t worn in years? Are magazines piled on your desk? Maybe you are keeping that fabric, the appliance, those files, or that tool “just in case” you may need it some day. You may not have thought about it this way, but you are afraid. No, it’s ...
Views: 1263 - Unleash your Creative Power - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur thoughts determine the size and scope of our expectations, our expectations drive our creative capacity and our commitment, perseverance and creative energy eventually turn into the reality we get to experience. Are you guarding the thoughts that you are thinking, ensuring that you focus ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - Developing a Simpler Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxHave you ever wonder if living a simpler life is possible? It is! There is a growing movement to live with less. And by living with less you can finally win the battle with home organization making you happier for sure! If you live in an older home you may have more than once marveled at ...
Views: 1170 - Wedding Photography: How to make sure everything goes as planned - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from jon micourtIf you’re in the profession of wedding photography, you know that weddings are a disaster waiting to happen. Many people are unaware that it takes a lot of planning as a wedding photographer to get everything just right. For those that are just starting out, here are some techniques that can ...
Views: 1174 - How to Make Good Life Decisions (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Make Good Life Decisions (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Decisions, Self Help, Personal Growth, Self Help Books, Empowerment, Communication. Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The ...
Views: 2123 - You can become a Healer - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from T. Renee RichardsonYes, of course you can become a healer. What is a healer, anyway? Is a healer an individual who strikes someone in the head, thereby dazing them, displaying “miracle power?” Is a healer a doctor who has studied year after year in medical school? How can you become a healer if these two choices ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - The Flu Shot: Should I or Shouldn't I? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI'll start off by saying that this article isn’t really about the flu shot at all, per se - it's actually about making decisions. What brought his topic to mind, though, is that I’ve recently decided to forego the shot this year and go the natural health route instead. Is this because I know ...
Views: 1118 - Improve Motivation By Creating a Space - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerThere is much written about how to improve motivation and hold onto it. Unfortunately, motivation is one of those things that easily elude us. Where does motivation come from? How do we get it and make it stick? Can we really do or say anything to motivate another person if it has to come from ...
Views: 1240 - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1224 - 5 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Take Life Too Seriously - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jen EngevikIf we take life too seriously, we: 1. Don’t laugh enough!! A life without fall off the couch, tummy tickling belly laughter isn’t a healthy one. According to research, laughter boosts your immune system, reduces stress hormones, helps prevent heart disease and eases muscle tension. 2. ...
Views: 3511 - How Often Do You Make Assumptions About Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerThere was a poll awhile ago on a writers’ site asking authors to share how long it typically takes them to write their articles. As I looked through the posted replies I was quite surprised at the average length it actually takes people to complete something that they are comfortable ...
Views: 1121 - FIVE Steps to Learning! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallySPECIAL FOR TEACHERS ONLY What do students need to know to want to learn? 1. First, they need to know WHY? 2. Then, WHAT it will give them. In order words, HOW will it BENEFIT them? 3. This is usually related to careers, jobs, MONEY, GRADES. 4. Followed by, WHAT TIME INVESTMENT ...
Views: 1324 - Organize Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system. If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ...
Views: 1353 - Who Are You Again? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHe stepped on stage-- friendly, handsome with a mischievous smile. Flailing his arms, he jumped in front of the woman with the microphone, determined to speak. Snickers from the crowd indicated that he had been seen, yet he continued to do all that a three-year-old mind could comprehend to do ...
Views: 1143 - Hunting for Treasure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEver hunt for treasure when you where a child? Remember the thrill of the hunt, anticipation of the prize and the exhilaration when you found the treasure. The treasure might not have been anything more than a shiny rock or small toy. The size of the prize did not matter--it was the value that ...
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