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- 5 Ways To Improve Self-Control - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Nelu Mbingu"One's greatest challenge is to control oneself" -Kazi Shams We've all experienced moments when our self-discipline was challenged. Whether it was not eating that extra cookie or finishing that work project before the deadline. We all know it can get difficult to deny ourselves immediate ...
Views: 1413 - Confidence is a Colossal Key - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt doesn’t matter how you look, how your hair turns out, what the tape measure tells you or how many compliments you receive…it’s all about your personal confidence on any said day and how you feel on the inside that predicts your actions on the outside. Your inner workings and your internal ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - The Undercurrent - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Debra PayneWhat drags you down? I'll share what does it for me. My negative thoughts can attack me on even the best of days. They are so persistent and so effective that I have come to call them The Undercurrent. The Undercurrent is a quiet, unseen, and vicious tug that is always running just beneath ...
Views: 1413 - Reducing Distractions - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the key elements in our quest to improve the quality of our lives, is to reduce the number of unnecessary distractions which are causing our growth to either stagnate, or to move backwards. To fully understand what we need to focus on, we will need to ask ourselves a few simple ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - How Horse Sense Saves You Money - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSW.C. Fields: “If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull.” Doesn’t that seem to be the theme of a lot of pushy sales copy? One has to wonder, what’s in it for me? Learn to use horse sense to make buying decisions. Here are the three horse sense rules; use them along ...
Views: 1409 - Making a Life Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from cedric riceMaking a life change is a time consuming and difficult task. Making a change is probably the hardest thing to do because to do so requires that we change the way that we think and operate. Our habits and our outlook on life have been ingrained since birth and they are hard to change. Fundamental ...
Views: 1409 - Newtons Law of Inertia - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessNewton’s law states that: “An object in motion tends to stay in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force.” It also states that: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an outside force.” Ok great we all learned this in fourth grade science, why am I discussing it now? ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - WARNING! - There is a Difference Between Alcohol Detoxing And Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pixie ForestFirstly, let me make it clear that there is a difference between detoxing from alcohol, and detoxing from an alcohol addiction. Here I am only talking about detoxing from alcohol. If you have an alcohol addiction, you are going to need professional help. Please call your local Salvation Army or ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Do You Use This Powerful Success Habit Daily? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIf you want to learn how to succeed in life, then there's a habit you need to develop starting today. And note I said "habit" which means you'll need to put it into practice every day. This important habit is something you'd also want to use if you wish to learn how to succeed in business ...
Views: 1407(3 votes) - Smoking Scenes on TV Could Mislead Minors - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Donna MartinSmoking is commonly depicted on films and TV and could mislead young people into associating the habit with Glamour, according to supporters of tobacco control. While smoking scenes on TV did not constitute outright tobacco advertisements, they could easily mislead adolescents and leave them ...
Views: 1406 - Choose to Control Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from cedric riceSelf control is a conscious choice that we have to make. It has to be a definite choice because sometimes control is very difficult to maintain. In other words when you choose to be in control you have to have a made up mind and determination. If you don’t learn how to exercise control and do it ...
Views: 1405 - The Should-Weevil Got Me! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Roberta BudvietasThe other day, we went to a seminar with a number of clients, all business people. The speaker was very good: Everything he said was relevant; his jokes added to the content; his slides were never overdone, and his video snippets worked fine. Straight after the talk, we asked our clients ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Time sensitive - Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeYou can see it in the outer world and maybe experience it already in your inner word, that this month of July 2011 we are forced to look at our relationship patterns. In the economic and political field we see that as the problems increase parties are forced to work together. We have to improve ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Plan for the Day - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the best scenarios is that you contemplate tomorrow’s happenings the night before and jot down a few notes. There’s nothing like leaving the house to be on your way and realizing you’ve forgotten a couple of things when you are already there or you don’t have names and phone numbers to ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - What is a Self Fulfilling Prophecy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from cedric riceI have used this term in many of the articles that I have written because I tend to write on self improvement issues and this term can be used to explain many of the causes of the circumstances that we sometimes find ourselves in. This term can refer to good as well as bad issues of life but ...
Views: 1400 - Goal Setting Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Jane CranstonTime off gave me the opportunity to read and listen to more news and pop culture media than usual. The myriad of suggestions is staggering. I have chosen a few I found interesting and doable. Try some and you will be well ahead of the curve. In 2011 I will: Backup personal data as ...
Views: 1398 - Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Emma TylorThere it is. PROCRASTINATION rears its ugly head again. I've definitely been a victim of this monster, and I don't think I've ever met anyone that hasn't struggled with it in one form or another. The fact is that putting something off that needs to be done makes us feel lousy. And ...
Views: 1398 - 3 Real Triggers That Get Us All To Reach For The Phones - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonHaving you been talking to a friend lately, only to have the conversation constantly interrupted as one or both of you grab for your phone? While we know this isn’t polite behavior, many of us do it anyway. I looked into why this was and found there are three distinct triggers that go off ...
Views: 1397 - Five Easy Money Management Tips for Millennials - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Natalie ThongritIs your financial future looking a little bleak? You’re not alone. Many millennials are currently struggling to pay their bills and afford daily necessities, and only slightly more than half are saving for retirement. Of course, it doesn’t help that the majority of us entered the workforce ...
Views: 1397 - Resisting Pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Betty LouiseYou might think that sounds crazy. It's hard to wrap your mind around the idea that we actually resist pleasure. Don't we want to feel good? How could this really be true? I have three theories of why we resist pleasure, and three suggestions for how we can practice embracing ...
Views: 1396 - Make Room for Success in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you ready to achieve success in your life or career but constantly feel drained or overwhelmed? That’s natural because we are consistently bombarded with tasks, emails, phone calls, text messages, and social media. You might have the greatest intentions, but still find obstacles getting in ...
Views: 1395 - The Difference Between Joyful Holidays and Stressful Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartIt sometimes feels like some people just have a gift for enjoying the holidays that the vast majority of people don’t have. Many of us feel like we’ll never be able to get there, and they just are lucky souls… but they aren’t. They have just understood that the key to joyful holidays is in what ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - The Good and Bad about Routine - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from cedric riceWe all need to have some routine in our lives. Routine instills order and keep us on track when we have numerous obligations. Routine is very good in most situations and can be a lifesaver for most of us but there can be times when routine can be dangerous. Routine is necessary for children ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Are You Top Talent? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Christina WeberI currently am interviewing seven candidates for a marriage and family therapy associate in my practice when I chanced upon Andrew Miller’s article on the 3 Attributes to Look For In Top Talent. According to Miller, the top talent has the right blend of 1) attitude, 2) mindset, and 3) ...
Views: 1393 - Clearing the Paper (and Digital) Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Renee UrsemI lost 10 pounds in less than one week, and I feel great! No, I didn’t try the latest diet or exercise program. I simply cleared out my file cabinet. Everyone collects information. Some file it. Some pile it. Most are drowning in it. Going paperless hasn’t helped much. It just moved the piles ...
Views: 1391 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1391 - The "Working In Pajamas" Dream, Not Such a Good Idea for Telecommuters - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Lisa PerryYou've seen a thousand images depicting the home worker all cozy in pajamas working with an open laptop while lounging on an overstuffed sofa. Many sleep-deprived, over-scheduled U.S. workers dream of a lifestyle that includes earning a living while somehow managing to shuffle around their home ...
Views: 1390 - Book Review: This Year I Will...: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True - 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. Dan Robey is the Official Guide to Habits. This Year I Will...: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or ...
Views: 1389 - Self Control - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of saying “no,” moving in a different direction, being in control and making the decisions that support your chosen visions for self requires your unrelenting efforts to uphold and follow through with the actions that support your visions. It calls for you to be strict with yourself and ...
Views: 1389(6 votes) - Be On Time and Win More Business! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiHave you ever arrived for an appointment at the correct time only to be told the person you are seeing is running late? I'm sure that has happened to you on many occasions. In the story I'm about to relay to you, this incident happened to one of my clients recently. Gary and his wife arrived ...
Views: 1388 - Do You Know the 13 Keys to Success? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction For some success means making a lot of money for others it might mean reaching a goal and for another it might mean reaching one’s full potential or attaining peace of mind. No matter how you define success, the 13 keys will bring you closer to your picture of what success ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Forget Resolutions. They've got a bad name. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadHave you noticed that when one thinks about ‘New Year’s Resolutions’, strange thoughts sneak in like: “Oh goody, look what I can fail at this year!” “Fat chance I’m telling anyone this resolution just so they can watch me break it!” “I’m the queen of procrastination… I’ll get to it ...
Views: 1387(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: 1387(1 vote) - 8 Great Ways to Support Your Growth - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsI was walking along the streets of New York the other day, when I noticed a business sign posted in a construction zone. It said, 'Spring Scaffolding'. These two words immediately conjured up a couple of ideas. The first word is obvious: we're entering the Spring season. As I walk ...
Views: 1386 - A Balance of Focus - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Youarn BellI had a thought the other day, and it was based on focus. In the coaching world we talk about ‘what you focus on is what you get’. This is not a new philosophy, it’s been bouncing around for a while. And it’s quite simple really – if you focus on good things, you’ll see good things everywhere – ...
Views: 1385 - I Liked the Old School Best - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from cedric riceWe definitely live in a different day and time. The new mentality, even the new corporate mentality seems to be self preservation at all costs. It seems to me that there is no such thing as customer’s rights anymore. Business is designed to make all of the money it can possibly make regardless ...
Views: 1383 - 5 Steps To Change Any Habit - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianIf you want to change any habit, change the actions that produce the habit. Within this article you will learn the most powerful 5 step system I have ever seen to change any habit plus 2 key bonuses that add rocket power to your efforts. Success Consider the following definition: Success is a ...
Views: 1382 - The Story behind Complaining - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectComplaints. Complaints, complaining, complained. Now, if you’re wondering why I’ve written the word ‘complain’ so many times in different ways then that’s just because I’m trying to prove a point. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Oh no! She’s going to start complaining about people who ...
Views: 1381 - 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: 1379 - You are what you Think - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from cedric riceWe are captive to the thoughts that we allow to take control of our minds. There are always different trains of thought which comes into each of our lives to influence our actions. The thought that wins is the thought that latches on and controls our actions so in that sense we are what we ...
Views: 1378 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 1377 - What is Goal Setting? It’s thinking like an Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Gary DalyWhat is goal setting and why should you use it? You are probably asking yourself this on a daily basis right? Your ability to set and achieve goals can lead you to wonderful places, allow us to be creative and increase our energy and focus. But how do you master goal setting and use it… When ...
Views: 1376 - Losing one Battle does not Lose the War - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceWe will always suffer from setbacks in life. Some of them will be drastic and some will be minor but they will occur. The true measure of a man or woman’s grit lies in the amount of resolve that they will show in order to recover from a setback. A setback will cause you to miss your dream or ...
Views: 1375 - The All Powerful NO - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom loves to cut out articles from magazines and newspapers that she knows may be of interest to me. She’s done it for decades. This week she gave me one about taking things off your to-do list. Of course, it immediately drew me in because I’m a huge advocate of having only a few things on ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - WE BECOME WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO... 2014 I WILL REPEATEDLY... - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from MADELINE CORRThe first day of every month I think about what I intend to achieve during the month, what actions I need to take and what habits to put in place to achieve them. So, today I created my ‘check off list - how am I doing with my habits in October’ chart I discussed in my recent blog Climb the ...
Views: 1375 - The Creativity Cycle - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloCreativity is a cycle. It involves being open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Creativity is a cycle because it begets more creativity. In other words, the more you develop creativity, the more creative you will be. For instance, once you decide to become creative, you will see things ...
Views: 1374 - How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions Simply and Easily - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Bob CrawfordHow are you doing on all those wonderful, fantastic New Year's resolutions of yours? Are you still sticking with it? Or have you fallen back into the same old routine, the same old rut, the same old habits that caused you problems last year? Read on and learn how you can stick to your ...
Views: 1372 - 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 ...
Views: 1372 - The Secret to Creating an Unbreakable New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Nicholas PuriNew Year’s resolutions; are they made to be broken? For most of us, they usually are. But how is it that we can create resolutions that survive the year and we actually follow through on? The average time a person can expect to keep a New Year’s resolution is a measly 24 days – not even one ...
Views: 1372 - Forget New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Mare PetrasA New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. ~Author Unknown There is a study that says that most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions; in fact, only 8% following through on them. If you are an “8 percent-er,” keep up the good work. If not, don’t ...
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