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- 5 Deadly Thinking Habits and How to Fix Them – Reach Positive Calm - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, ... Our Thinking Habits are either faithful servants or tyrannical masters - just as we allow them to be. However we have the say about it and we can take our choice. ...Thoughts of hate, anger, jealousy and envy will attract to us the same kind of thoughts emanating from the ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - How to choose a binocular? 10 Infallible Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahBinoculars are essentially two small telescopes placed side by side, each consisting of a pair of lenses to bring distant objects closer and a pair of prisms in each chamber to steer the image upwards. Binoculars can be used for hunting, bird watching, astronomy or watching the action at ...
Views: 1368 - Kindness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kemmy OluleyeQuotes of the week Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do. - Emmanuel ...
Views: 1367(3 votes) - Coaching, Therapy or Gestalt: What determines a Client’s Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoEver since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - 1 Surfing Principle to Get Your Boss to Agree - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Brian Dawson"Killer surf today, Brah!" Could you imagine saying that to your boss, and he responses, "Yep, let's ride some waves." Crazy thought? But that same principle can be used with any boss, and it works every time. When you're ready to surf, you check the waves, and most surfers, even if they don't ...
Views: 1365 - How to Create Balance for Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens.” ~ Tony DeLiso In our work-a-day lives, we are driven to achieve, to be successful. Work is just one focus in our lives. What about who you are in your own mind, what about your finances, and what about your vision for the ...
Views: 1362 - 8 Pros Why You Should Start Your Writing Habit being a Student - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Dante MunnisNow, a lot of ink has been spilt over how you should make certain that you actually develop a writing habit and that you don’t just end up one of those people who calls themselves a writer and imagines themselves to be, but never actually puts anything on paper. So that is not the part I’m going ...
Views: 1361 - Tomorrow Never Changes - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Andre WileyThere are some of us out there that have a strange infatuation with the future. Why not? Thinking about how great things could be if we had time to develop our life plans and goals is what we dream about as kids. I used to think about what I was going to do with my life when I got older. I ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Are You Living Your True Self? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Josh PerezMany people today are not living there true self. Many people believe certain things about themselves, but it rarely shows up in their actions. Between beliefs and actions are a person's values. What do you value? If you truly value it, then it will show up in your actions. You may say you value ...
Views: 1356 - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Faizal NisarIf you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Why Abandon A Habit? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovWhile considerations on theory and practice of "How to abandon a habit?" are quite common for many people, the question of "Why should I abandon a habit?" in the first place, is often not given its due attention. At first, that question might seem unimportant. If one should consider for example ...
Views: 1356 - 9 Daily Habits that Keep You On Self-Growth - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2017 from Hugh BeaulacAll people have positive and negative habits even without thinking about it. When we do something on a regular basis, it becomes a habit that automates the process. While it doesn't take much time to form daily habits, making the most out of your routines requires a lot of practice and ...
Views: 1355 - The World Is Changing... Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Michele LandersThe world is changing at lightning speed. We know this and since everything is our mirror, I wonder how many of us are reflecting this change internally? Are we embracing new ways of doing, seeing and being in our world or is it the same old, same old? Are we waiting for our lives to change ...
Views: 1355 - How to Make the Winter Season Work for You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn my coaching practice, I hear it time and time again: "Ugh, it's wintertime. It's cold and dark...and I feel stuck!" Entering into the winter season can bring up a lot of fear, anxiety, and struggle for you if you "fight" against it. Most of us are naturally drawn to the energy and ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Connecting With Others By Using Their Names - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gian Fiero |What’s the quickest way to build rapport with someone? Use their name when speaking to them. As simple as it may sound, it's a task that often gets undermined by forgetfulness. Why people forget names is the subject of much discussion, why they have difficulty remembering them is ...
Views: 1353 - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihDo you have any unwanted patterns in your life? You know, those rituals, cycles, routines, and habits that you wish you could break? Here’s one way to start making some changes. Identify your unwanted pattern. Then ask yourself, “What is my payoff for keeping this pattern ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Ritual - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Sam LangleyIf you don't have one already, you need a practice. Something you do every day. Something you enjoy. Negative habits come easily but positive ones may take a little effort. It's easy to eat cake and watch Netflix every day but developing a healthy routine requires discipline. I have a few ...
Views: 1352 - 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: 1351(1 vote) - Perpetual Procrastinator? 6 Time Management Tips for Staying On-Task - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Anica OaksYou have always made it a habit to put things off until the last minute. In the past, this mode of operation allowed you to scrape by with just enough time to meet deadlines. As life has become more demanding, you are finding that this approach is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. You ...
Views: 1347 - Physical and Mental Health for a Student’s Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Alexandra GraysonAs a student you need to be physically and mentally at the peak of your health. Being healthy means that your body and mind must function the way that they were supposed to and there should be no illness whatsoever. If you are not healthy then you will not be able to do a good job in school. A ...
Views: 1345 - Success? Don't Drink Your Blue Moon When "Blue" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Becky HarmonIn my more than 20 years experience of working with spiritual and marketplace leaders, I have seen three reasons why Christians and specifically top performers sabotage themselves with food or alcohol, whether they are 25 or 65. This produces an ability to stay focused internally and also ...
Views: 1344 - Techniques for Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from cedric riceI really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ...
Views: 1343 - Can Your Mind Shape Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jake RhodesWe’ve all done it. We’ve all decided that *now* is the time to begin an exercise program. How long does it typically last though? A week, a month…occasionally a little longer. Why does this happen? You start working out with the intention of remaining dedicated and sticking with it, yet soon ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - How Writing Regulates Brain Activity and Improves Your Health - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Dante MunnisDo you think that perhaps the information about how good writing is for you is a bit biased because it’s generally writers writing about how healthy it is? Because if it isn’t, wow! Everybody should just write. Shut the factories, the cafes and the borders. Give everybody a pen and some paper ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Procrastination No More! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseAre you an acute procrastinator? I was. Twenty years ago I made a new promise to myself and wrote these words… “I am an introverted, procrastinating perfectionist who is striving to change to be an extroverted, results-oriented champion.” It was a time for me to move on and take charge of my ...
Views: 1342 - The Channel That You Are Tuned in to Will Determine Your Future by John Di Lemme - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from John Di LemmeThere are two channels on TV that I find amazing - the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. Both of these channels provide amazing information that took years to compile. Their researchers have literally traveled back in time to discover unbelievable facts about the world and often ...
Views: 1342 - Consequences and Resolution Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tracey FarmerA couple of weeks ago a friend of mine "pinned" a fantastic idea that included a storage box of items that children had left out and the parent had to pick up. To get their items back, they had to choose a chore from an envelope and complete the task. I knew immediately that with a few ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - Is It Time To Graduate And Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Carrie GreeneMy sons, Eric and Josh, graduated from middle school last week. I had a conversation with them about moving onto high school. I expected to hear "I'm looking forward to high school," "I'm nervous" and "I hope there isn't that much more homework" but, after all of the complaints I heard this past ...
Views: 1339 - You have to get your Mind Right - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from cedric riceIf you want to win in life you have to get your mind right. When I make this statement I think about the movie entitled “Cool Hand Luke.” For those of you who don’t know, this movie was about a prisoner who was on a southern chain gang. Luke was the one convict who refused to conform to the ...
Views: 1338 - Don't Settle for Less - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from cedric riceI have settled for a lot less than I should have on too many occasions in my life for me to count. When I look back at the things that I should have fought for I realize how much that I have lost over the years and I’m sure that you do also. Sometimes we can become complacent with our situation ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Living In The Now - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Claudia BlantonAre you present? Of course you are, physically, but are you present with your thoughts? Many people live in the past, hanging on to the used to be, or what should have been, while the "now" is passing right under their nose. Or, are you someone who worries about tomorrow, so that your main focus ...
Views: 1337 - Perseverance - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou cannot fail if you try. You may fall down and not feel on top of the world, but you can always get back up and experience another day. Let’s be realistic and not set our expectations so incredibly out of reach that they destroy our hopes and dreams. Being realistic and taking one step ...
Views: 1337(3 votes) - SHIFTING - A SAGE MOVE - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jessi LaCostaFor years I have believed in the power of understanding self, of defining vision, mission and purpose. Those that know me hear me say over and over – Branding is about how you show up in the world, about how you demonstrate your solutions, your values and you can’t do that well if you do not ...
Views: 1337 - 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: 1336 - Turn your Natural Rhythms into a Cycle of Success - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Andrew HortonTurn your Natural Rhythms into a Cycle of Success Keynote Inspirational Speakers We operate best when we allow our bodies and minds time to recover after intense periods of effort. If we try to operate at high levels of intensity for prolonged periods of time without allowing time for ...
Views: 1335 - How to Check In On What You're Attracting - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Ruth HegartyA recent question from a listener of my Art of Joyful Living radio show prompted this article. The question is: how do I stay on track throughout my day in terms of focusing on how I feel and what I truly want to manifest in my life? I love this question and it comes up often with my one on one ...
Views: 1332(5 votes) - Managing the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Tracy BeckerManaging the Mind Tracy Becker, MS, LPC, NCC, DCC www.tracybecker.com Wow, this one can be tough. We have between 65, 000 and 80,000 thoughts each day attempting to get our attention and here I am, and many other leaders and teachers are asking you to stay present in each moment by managing ...
Views: 1332 - Protein Packs a Punch - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDo you ever stop to ponder why some days fly by and you seem to have to remind yourself to eat? Are there times in your daily happenings when food seems to be one of the last things that encompass your time and energy? This could very well be entirely true and it’s on days like these that it ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Victorious Living Part 6 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Charles EduardosSo much of our internal processing is happening at warp speed, and happens beneath our conscious awareness. So once again I say it's going to take practice, and persistence, to become a skilled observer. I know that you can do this, you can achieve mastery. And, as you begin to intentionally run ...
Views: 1332 - Improvement is a Lifelong Process - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from cedric riceImprovement is a Lifelong Process If you are an honest person you will admit that there are many things in your life which need to be improved on. This is true of all of us no matter who we are or where we are from. The richest man in the world may not have more character than the ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Are You Repeating Yourself to Success or Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Christina WeberReading and meditating on scripture can lead you to depths of understanding and insights that are often life-changing. Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John did not get a 5th side kick named Anita. But I have found Anita Kirkman’s (founder and CEO of Vision in Purpose (VIP) Coaching ...
Views: 1328 - 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: 1328(1 vote) - Book Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis 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. Cindy ...
Views: 1327 - Single Moms Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI went to my niece's first birthday party on Saturday. I was looking so forward to it. I can't believe it's already been a year for them. I remember getting the call that my sister-in-law was in labor, driving up to the hospital, and being in the waiting room... EAGER. Eager to make sure they ...
Views: 1326 - Empowered From Within - 4 Solutions to Overcome the Habit of Quitting - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Alicia IsaacsDo you give up at the first sign of difficulty? When you make a decision to do something and you stumble upon obstacles, do you lose interest, momentum and finally give up? Do you find yourself going from one thing to another because you find it difficult to understand or too much work ...
Views: 1324 - Games Procrastinators Play - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Gloria ArensonDoris was so fed up with her messy desk that she finally sought my help. No matter how many times she promised herself that she would clean it up and clean it out she found lots of other things that came first. “It’s not a big desk. I should be able to finish the job in a few hours,” she whined. ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Holistic Health Tips: Is Your Dog Just Down or Are They Coming Down With Something - by Submitted on May 30, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertIt is often hard to understand what is going on with your dog. Since you are not able to ask him how he is feeling, you must be able to read his body language and behaviors. Sometimes, your dog may just be tired. It is important that you recognize a sick pooch so that you can take the ...
Views: 1324 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1324 - The Power of Habits - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from John RowleyWith the start of a new year everyone is setting goals and with good reason, goals work! But in order to achieve your goals you must have empowering habits. You become what you do all the time. We all have habits, some good, and some bad. We get up on the same side of the bed, dress ...
Views: 1323 - 5 Elements To Help You Take Intention to Action Not Procrasination! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ramone BellagambaEvery day is a new opportunity for change. For many years after graduating with my bachelor’s degree I really struggled with my time. Always just making deadlines and procrastinating like no other. My social calendar was truly the best scheduled thing in my life. Everything else was done when I ...
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