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- Do You Keep Your Promises? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Don't make excuses - make good." ~ Elbert Hubbard When you make a promise to someone, you make a commitment to that individual. You can make this promise in two ways: with full intention of keeping the commitment, or as a way of dismissing glibly with no intention of keeping the ...
Views: 944 - Do you know these Bad Habits? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamIn our daily lives, we interact with a lot of people and deal with a lot of situations. It completely depends on our behaviour and attitude as to how we respond to them. This behaviour and these habits have been acquired from us over a period. They directly or indirectly affect our ...
Views: 522 - Do you know these interesting facts about Human Behaviour - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHuman behaviour is one of the most fantastic and interesting facts. Behaviour and character are the primary quality of everybody. Our behaviour is mainly modified by various factors - Both internal & external. Our mind setup, our thinking, our concepts, Belief and the like play a great role. ...
Views: 388 - Do You Know These Most Powerful Habits - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamPutting ourselves in a particular pattern, especially a new one is tiring and hard. We need to work hard when we want to do so. Habit formation is a process in which a new character or behavior becomes automatic. We indeed try to form a lot of powerful habits and we make it practical for some ...
Views: 423 - Do You Make These 9 Common Mistakes When Acquiring a New Skill? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Michael KawenzeAdmit it. You want to learn a new skill. Maybe one that will help you raise your earnings, start a business, have more fun, or do something better. You have been procrastinating for some time. Finally, you resolve to get started. While you're certain you will succeed, there are mistakes ...
Views: 963 - Do You Realize Hesitation Can Ruin Opportunity? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Elinor StutzIt is smart to occasionally take a calculated risk because hesitation can ruin opportunity. The calculation is in the intuitive feel that the idea will work out well. However, nothing is guaranteed, and this is where we find the risk. “A full pipeline of opportunity minimizes potential ...
Views: 668 - Do You Realize Hesitation Can Ruin Opportunity? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Elinor StutzIt is smart to occasionally take a calculated risk because hesitation can ruin opportunity. The calculation is in the intuitive feel that the idea will work out well. However, nothing is guaranteed, and this is where we find the risk. “A full pipeline of opportunity minimizes potential ...
Views: 746 - Do you want to Achieve your Goals? How to Avoiding Bad Traits - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheThe best way to achieve your goals is to first identify bad habits. Thereafter, deal with these bad habits. Some people are unaware that they have many bad habits that are hindering them from achieving their goals. These habits make them to alternate between success and failure. Bad behaviors ...
Views: 1531 - Doesn't it Make Sense - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowHasn’t just about every beautiful woman in this world at one time or another tried to lose weight, get fitter, feel better and organize her life while attempting to go on a diet? Certainly the majority of Lovely Ladies that I have the pleasure of working with admit to trying a few too many ...
Views: 1043 - Don't Get Stuck in a Groundhog Day of Bad Habits - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Colette RobicheauWorking from home, or ready to join the thousands of Canadians who already do? Home-based businesses offer considerable advantages, but many challenges. Here are seven strategies that will make your home office experience more productive and rewarding. 1) Select a dedicated workspace. If ...
Views: 1174 - Don't Let The Cleaning Process Get The Best Of You - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Scott ConstableSpring cleaning can bring a tear to most parents eyes. What does it take to rally against all the dirt, grime and clutter to assure you keep your sanity in check afterwards? You want to make sure that you have no distractions and can give your attention to the task at hand. It is important to ...
Views: 1574 - Dont Change Bad Habits...Rather Create New One's - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Derik MockeIf you want to create new habits, leave the bad habits where they are, and start to create completely new habits. In short, focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Give up your desire to find old habits and behaviors to fix, and become fascinated with creating new ones. The ...
Views: 2349 - Dr. Romance: Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on ...
Views: 990 - Dream – Plan – Take action Daily – Review Your Actions – Consistently Improve - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Andrew HortonAwaken Your Desire to Dream Once Again Your dreams are fragile, so if you continue to leave them exposed to assaults from all sides, the pressures from society and everyone around you, they will eventually shatter and disappear. It is time to re-awaken your dreams and for you to supply them ...
Views: 978 - Drop it!! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2023 from Noelle NelsonI learned an amazing new technique from my massage therapist Tammy recently. No, not yet another way of ironing out my body ‘kinks,’ although she is pure genius when it comes to that. On the contrary, this had nothing to do with massage, and everything to do with life. Ready? Here goes. ...
Views: 530 - Easy Tips for Saving Money When You're Just Starting Out - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2024 from Guest AuthorSo you've finally graduated, landed your first job, and are ready to start adulting for real. The harsh reality, though, is that between paying rent, transportation costs, and eating something other than ramen now and then, your paycheck doesn't seem to stretch nearly as far as ...
Views: 311 - Elderly Activities – How to Keep an Elderly Engaged and Entertained - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Simon MorrisOne thing that makes elderly withdraw from life is the boredom of post-retirement life when work life suddenly comes to a halt. It is, therefore, very important to keep a retired elderly person engaged in various activities, which suit his stamina. The elderly activities we are going to discuss ...
Views: 4398 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez“The only constant thing in life is change” I don’t remember when was the first time I heard that, yet I clearly recall that I did not like it at first. Now I realize that I was not alone and that that feeling of resistance towards change is a natural reaction. As humans we tend to like the ...
Views: 1222 - Emotional Balance on the Journey of Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattEmotional Balance on the Journey of Life Everyone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether that's going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to ...
Views: 2060 - Emotional Eating Help—How NOT to Eat Your Feelings: Identify the Cause - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an emotional eater, you are not alone. Emotional eating is one of the major causes of overeating for women and one of the biggest reasons for weight regain. If you are seeing to avoid emotional eating, you’ve probably already figured out that willpower alone isn’t enough. To ...
Views: 1450 - Empowered From Within - 4 Mindsets to Change Your Perspective to Overcome the Habit of Quitting - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Alicia IsaacsStruggling with the habit of quitting comes about as a result of the way we've come to view situations or tasks that appear difficult at first. Anytime you choose to do something new you'll be faced with the initial learning curve and many times we interpret this as being difficult. So in order ...
Views: 807 - 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: 1276 - Energy Management: The Other Side of the Peace of Mind Coin - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Chris WilliamsLast article, we talked about the key things that set the stage for excellent time management. The amount of time we have is a constant in our lives and will never change. Our energy level is the other key factor that determines how well we will respond to the demands of each day. Are you often ...
Views: 1981 - Enhance Your Personal Development With Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matt CashAny state associated with hypnosis is generally understood to be a synchronised state of peacefulness and attention because with hypnosis a person can easily access the subconscious mind and hence plant any ideas or believes there. Understanding this meaning, you can infer that hypnosis could be ...
Views: 964 - Everyone Can Overcome Any Kind of Addictions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiPeople who have addictive behaviors feel frustrated when they relapse in the recovery stage. With each relapse the feel of frustrated will be highlighted more, to where they believe that cannot be overcome their addiction. The root cause of inability to overcome any addiction is including: false ...
Views: 2896 - Executive Challenge #11: "I Get No Real Holiday Time Because I'm Always In Contact With the Office." - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Brenda BenceIn this article, I want to address the issue of executives and their planned holidays that simply turn into “working somewhere other than the office.” Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? - You choose your hotel or resort because it has a wireless connection that will allow ...
Views: 1226 - Facts About Batman Pkv Games Robert Pattinson - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2022 from Jhon DewOne of the attractions you will see in 2022 is the presence of the latest version of Batman Pkv Games, played by Robert Pattinson. Where many DC fans are skeptical about the presence of this version of Batman . Named The Batman , which is also not a bit interesting after this version of Batman , ...
Views: 632 - Famous Smokers In History - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon Bell“When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Those words were reportedly spoken by the British Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a famous smoker and ...
Views: 2181 - Fantasy Football - By far the most populer online video game - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Bernard AtkinsonIn fantasy football, people control skilled players in an interactive digital competition. In people competitions, persons act as digital managers of football workforce. Every one of the gamers are from National football league. As a manager, our career is to draft, trade and team management by ...
Views: 1899 - Fantasy Football - Probably the most populer online recreation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Edward DowdellIn fantasy football, men and women deal with professional gamers in an interactive digital levels of competition. In those people competitions, individuals act as digital administrators of football workforce. Every one of the players are from Countrywide football league. To be a manager, our ...
Views: 1643 - FEAR - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabrySo what’s been preventing me from reaching my full potential outside of procrastination? When I examined myself deeply, I have to admit, it’s FEAR! Personally, I like the acrostic that FEAR is nothing more than Flawed Element of thought Appearing to be Real It has consumed my mind far ...
Views: 1105 - Feel the Guilt and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Suzanne BlakeFeel the Guilt and Do it Anyway! By Suzanne Blake Being “Selfish” Can Benefit Others Would you believe that taking care of yourself first (in other words, being “selfish”) is good for you and for everyone around you? We are often programmed to disregard our body's signals and our own ...
Views: 3468 - Feeling Tired in the Morning? Read This To Have More Energy All Day! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Katy KvalvikOne of the worst feelings is waking up in the morning, knowing you have a full day ahead, and already being exhausted. I know that I personally experienced this for years, and a lot of my clients struggle with this as well. Trust me – you are not alone. I want to share some of my top tips for ...
Views: 897 - Few healthy habits for youngsters - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEach and every body knows that health is the most precious thing in our life. Without good health, we cannot live. A healthy body is the foundation of a healthy living. Health is a thing that we should care from our early childhood. As for us and Adult is concerned the prime importance should be ...
Views: 431 - Financial Security for Mom business owners - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2014 from Christina WeberSecular solutions for women’s economic security include: having fewer kids through birth control and abortion, offering dawn-to-dusk daycare for the ones you accidentally have, and other after-the-fact band aids to moral dilemmas like government funding for food, housing, and healthcare to ...
Views: 1815 - Finding Happiness In The Day To Day - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Kate SinerI have to be honest about how I typically deal with my distaste for winter - I get the heck out and go somewhere warm! While I will be making some trips to warmer climates this winter, I still try to find ways to be happier and more at peace when I find myself wishing I had three jackets on ...
Views: 1225 - Finding the Habit - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from John SteelyMany times, when we are working to improve ourselves, we need to determine what we are already doing. In time management, for example, we need to determine where we are spending our time. Since most of our activity is based on subconscious or unconscious habitual behavior, we need to find out ...
Views: 1458 - Five Daily Self Improvement Practices To Change Your LIfe - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Warren WojnowskiAs a student of personal development and self improvement, you’ve no doubt come to the understanding that everything you achieve in life is fundamentally determined by your thinking. Thoughts are real things which lead to a feeling, which lead to an action, which lead to an outcome. This is ...
Views: 9223 - 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: 1344 - 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: 1364 - Five Straightforward Steps to a Weekly Plan - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimBusiness organizing starts with a weekly plan. When you want to be organized at work you should make certain that you are creating a weekly plan as well as reviewing your previous weeks’ plans. Don’t know where to start? I can help you get an effective plan in place in only five ...
Views: 1119 - Five Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeEveryone wants to be in the best best health possible. Sleeping well, having lots of energy and living a pain-free life are attainable goals for most of us. Unfortunately, there is so much confusing information available as to how we can be our healthiest, that it's hard to know where to ...
Views: 1602 - Five Tips For Better Sleep - by It isn’t that you don’t try to fall asleep, you just spend so much time tossing and turning. You wake up during the night and the process starts all over again. It doesn’t matter if you go to bed earlier or stay in bed longer, you just can’t get a restful night’s ...
Views: 883 - Five Tips to Avoid Halloween Hangovers - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Julie SimonFor many emotional eaters, the holiday season’s over indulgences begin with Halloween. The sheer volume of candy and delectable treats lining supermarket and drugstore shelves and home pantries is in itself downright spooky! And to add insult to injury, candy is being handed out every where you ...
Views: 1496 - Focus on What's Working for You - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIn a perfect world we’d all be doing every single thing that we were supposed to be doing at just the right time each and every day of our lives, but we certainly are not living in that kind of a world nor will we ever. You can’t expect to be able to juggle all the pieces of the health and ...
Views: 1109 - Food… A necessarily evil or a welcome friend? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Lana NelsonFood. On the one hand, one of our greatest pleasures. On the other hand, one of our greatest challenges. We love to eat, and more than that, we have to eat. Food, air, and water are primary requirements to sustain life. Yet, it’s the kind of foods we consume that can either help us or ...
Views: 1385 - 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 ...
Views: 1324 - Four Ways To Think about Behavior - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThere are various ways to think about an individual or an animal. Most of the people judge people based on their behavior. Now, Behavior is often thought in four alternative ways per Niko Tinbergen. Back in 1963, Niko Tinbergen, who would win a Nobel Prize a decade later, wrote a classic paper ...
Views: 825 - Freedom From Obsessive Eating - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillExtreme effort is needed to stop the unmanageable desire for food. Therefore, improve your fighting skills to overcome compulsive actions. This fight is for freedom; refuse to fail. You can feel ardent emotions and choose not to give in. Order yourself, “I refuse to quit. I will not ...
Views: 1829 - From Impossible to I'm Possible, Really! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from ruth davis"Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing." ~ unknown Nothing is impossible. An idea may seem challenging. Difficult. Hard to fathom. But it is not ...
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