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- "Weekend Pass" Pitfall - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowJust because everyone may be going around hailing “TGIF” does not mean you have to throw in your towel and dive head first into the abundance of platters, dips and tutti-frutti drinks. The days known as Friday and Saturday seem to conjure up images of tossing in the cards in the health and ...
Views: 1204 - Continuity - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of following through and being consistent, creating a way of living that is applicable and permanent in your life. Conjuring the knack of being stable and carrying on with a way of living that supports your goals and aspirations. Creating this pattern of behavior is a work in ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - LET EVERY DAY BE YOUR DAY! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Sara Fabian“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul. “ – Mario Quintana Looking back on my life, I can recall there were two days I was looking for every year: my birthday and March 8th. In my home country, Romania, that’s not only a Mother’s day ...
Views: 1204 - Declutter Your Schedule! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitEverybody is busy. And we secretly think we like it that way. On Facebook, probably once a week I see a quotation being shared about the amount of time teachers work after hours. And these make me laugh, because I certainly wouldn't have time to be starting my own business, raising a child, ...
Views: 1203 - Common Recyclable Materials: Paint and Paper - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVPainting can be an expensive undertaking, but in many cases you do not need to use new and expensive paints. The quality of recycled paint is very good and this paint can be applied to a variety of different surfaces. Some of the many surfaces that are perfect for recycled paint are wood, ...
Views: 1200 - Invest In Yourself: 5 Tips For Self-care That Helps You Be Your Best. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Christiana StarIn a busy life, self-care is often pushed aside or given low priority. Perhaps a weekly yoga class or run around the block on weekends are all you can fit in. But for optimal functioning you need to invest in your mind and emotions as well as your physical health. The basis of looking after ...
Views: 1200 - Is Depression Real - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jack BassIs Depression Real? Real or not how can we defeat depression? Submitted by Jack Bass, B.A., LL.B. Do you have a choice? s depression a true mental illness requiring years of diagnosis to uncover and then deal with childhood trauma or is it subject to a faster resolution? ...
Views: 1198 - Organizing While You Are There - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemOpportunities exist each day to either clear away a small amount of clutter or maintain an existing space. Taking these small opportunities to organize a little at a time reduces the need to spend hours later “getting organized.” I call it organizing “While You Are There.” The easiest way ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Book Review: The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now - 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. The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now, by Rita ...
Views: 1197 - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIsn’t it simply marvelous to be granted the opportunity to cast a fresh attempt virtually every moment of the day when working toward your weight loss goals. Being given the possibility to continually work toward your objectives is truly a priceless honor that is bestowed upon you as you travel ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - See What Happens? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsClients of Martha Beck’s learn very quickly what not to say in her presence. Any version of the words "I can’t" sends her off. I admire her commitment to not letting people get away with saying they are powerless. (She’s screamed in my ear before!) I’ve also come to realize I’ve got a ...
Views: 1194 - 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: 1193 - How We Love Ourselves - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe hear a lot about the importance of loving ourselves these days, and how we can’t love someone else until we truly love ourselves. While I don’t entirely agree with that statement (adult attachment theory shows that it’s through secure attachment to loving others that we feel loved and, ...
Views: 1190 - Insanity Sense - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo as the all-inspiring, motivational speaker, Jack Canfield, tells us in his oh-so knowledgeable way “doing the same thing in the same way and expecting a difference outcome is the definition of madness.” Whatever your goals are, if you continue to repeat the exact duplicate behavior that ...
Views: 1189(5 votes) - How to Successfully Create a Unique Success Habit - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferThe recipe for success is completely an inside job. Here is the simplest plan for creating a new habit and completely transforming yourself. 1. Have a new thought 2. Repeat that thought 3. Create an action consistent with that new thought 4. Repeat that action 5. Repeat the thought and ...
Views: 1188 - Want to Know How To Change Habits? Try These 3 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michelle GreeneHave you ever wondered why some people seem to live a charmed life? I’m referring to those individuals who appear to have magical powers to attract things and circumstances they want into their lives. This ‘magic’ power can be attributed to their daily habits. These individuals get what ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Will he stay? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomWhy did he leave me by Beth Shepherd psychic and therapist I met George six years ago and we hit it off instantly, he was everything I wanted in a man, sensible, bright, caring, loving, sexy, good looking, kind, great job, good with money, responsible and mature! I was over the moon and we ...
Views: 1188 - 20 Subtle ways you're loosing your attractiveness (1) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Don TshezaYour level of attractiveness determines how much appeal, desire and interest people have in you. There are many obvious ways of making yourself more appealing and attractive, ways like going to the gym, early morning exercise, push-ups, squats e.t.c but there are also other ways you're ...
Views: 1185 - OSHA's Announces Top 10 Safety Violations for 2010 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Henry WilterThis year OSHA issues over 94,000 citations for safety related violations. At the National Safety Council's 2010 Congress and Expo, OSHA announced the top 10 safety violations, which accounted for nearly half of the total violations, for the year. While this year's list is nearly identical to ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - OSHA's Announces Top 10 Safety Violations for 2010 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Henry WilterThis year OSHA issues over 94,000 citations for safety related violations. At the National Safety Council's 2010 Congress and Expo, OSHA announced the top 10 safety violations, which accounted for nearly half of the total violations, for the year. While this year's list is nearly identical to ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - 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: 1178 - Develop Success Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from cedric riceSuccess is just as much of a pattern as anything else in life is. Many times successful people are not smarter than others, nor do they have more common sense, they just have personal habits which make them successful. As a matter of fact I have seen people who are successful who didn’t really ...
Views: 1177 - One New Habit - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemHappy New Year! Each year brings the possibility of change. Even though we can make changes at any point in the year, each January we start out the year with a list of good intentions. Yet, 30 days later, most of our well-laid plans for change have been set aside. We try to make too many ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - Sensible Time Management Advice - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Kathy SmithI have to admit it that I do not wish to say no to most people. Whenever someone has a request, I’ll say yes every time I can support them. Part of this is because I don’t like to leave people hanging and the other part comes from not wanting to disappoint other people. What's more, another part ...
Views: 1177 - Teaching Children Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Teaching children how to set boundaries helps with both peer pressure and time management.” ~ Patricia L. Perry As children develop, they learn that each day has a structure. Developing a sense of time can help them understand what to expect, to know when to move to another activity, and to ...
Views: 1177 - 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: 1177 - 5 Happiness Habits To Do Before 8AM - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from MADELINE CORRMy recent article ‘Climb the Ladder to Success with Happiness Habits states the best way to become the best you is through your habits and the goal is to make your daily success habits as habitual as possible so you do them without thinking. So, below are 5 habits to do before 8am for a happy ...
Views: 1176 - All is well that ends well…Take things to the end – Be a Finisher! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIt was lovely to see Virat Kohli taking things to the finish in the recent matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Do you start brilliantly on a project and then give up before the job has been done? This is a very common ailment. The beginning of any new project or venture is full of ...
Views: 1176 - Office Organization - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Thomas JankowskiAn office organized Instead of using another person's definition of the organization, let me ask: How do you want to be organized? When it comes to getting people organized usually get an impression of a clean desk and clear with a document not for him. However, my experience as an ordained ...
Views: 1174 - Break Free From Habit Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jo Della PennaWe are such creatures of habit. Sometimes we get caught up in what I call “habit hypnosis.” Think about your morning routine. How much of what you do is consciously decided versus done out of habit? Think about the way you take your shower, the way you brush your teeth, or what you eat for ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Is Willpower the Only Way? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterWe live in a society which puts great emphasis on success and failure and the related concept of willpower. Often people tend to think they should be able to make changes easily - that it is only a question of willpower. The problem with this is that if you don't succeed as quickly as you'd like ...
Views: 1173 - Taking Steps Towards Making and Breaking Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from CJ MosesWe all have habits, some good and some not so good. These are behaviors that we’ve learned, and that occur almost automatically. And most of us have a habit we’d like to break, or one we’d like to develop. For most people, it takes about four weeks, maybe less in some cases, for a new ...
Views: 1173 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Paula Gregorowicz7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife Copyright 2006, Paula Gregorowicz and The Paula G. Company While Stephen Covey may have cornered the market with his breakthrough tome "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", after my recent trip to the Canadian Rockies I believe the animal kingdom can ...
Views: 1171 - Increase Your Productivity With the Right Tools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxNo matter how you use your home office whether you work from home or only use your home office space to pay bills and check email you want a productive space. People want to use their time effectively, getting the most done in the shortest time. Using the right office tools will make it easier ...
Views: 1171 - Muscle Testing Taps into The Power of Your Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Lana NelsonYour subconscious mind, sometimes called the unconscious brain or the body-mind, holds and is continuously recording your existence. It’s in a state of “record on” day and night, recording every bit of information in your environment and every thought and emotion. Your conscious mind can ...
Views: 1169 - Who is to blame? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonWho is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood ...
Views: 1166 - A Valentine’s Day Gift: Go With All Your Heart! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Noelle Nelson“Wherever you go, go with all your heart,” so Confucius said some 2500 years ago, and his wisdom still holds true. But how often do we heed it? How often do we go about our lives, our loves, our work, our friendships, our families, with all our heart? This Valentine’s Day, what if you ...
Views: 1165 - Stuck in the Cycle of the System - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectAnything is possible. I know, I know, I need to stop using lame opening sentences in the beginning of these articles. But seriously, anything is possible! The Law of Vibrations and Attractions says that whatever you constantly think about will turn into a reality. Because your thoughts ...
Views: 1165 - Turn your business (and speaking) around - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing when you cross your own invisible line from, “Ugh! I have to do this,” to “Wow! I get to do this!” Such is the case with running. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I think I would enjoy, let alone love, running. But I do. A LOT! So much in fact, I regularly participate in local ...
Views: 1165 - Au Revoir, Adios - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWe are all fully conscious to the truth that losing weight and keeping weight from returning takes constant effort. Being alert to the tactics that promote the pounds from pouncing back on your fabulous shrine entails diligence and requires you to be wide awake as you tackle each day upon its ...
Views: 1164(3 votes) - IMAGE OF G-D - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Brian SiegelWe’re told that human beings were “made in the image of G-d.” What does that mean? Obviously, the Creator is omniscient, omnipotent entity without limitations of any type. Well, it basically means that we should emulate G-d’s benign, benevolent manner. Another way to approach this concept is ...
Views: 1163 - Judging Days - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.I always smile at people who petition eternity for justice. Not because they’re funny, but because temporally the entreaty fails. Moreover, in doing so they forget that every day decides. What doesn’t make it to court becomes our character. Yet their thinking is a remnant of North Atlantic ...
Views: 1163 - Over 10 Ways to Get Money for Investing—Even When You Don’t Have Any Money - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Chris WechnerHave you realized that NOW is a GREAT time to invest in real estate, but you just don’t have the money to do it? Here are several ways you can generate cash for your next investment to make sure you can cash on the great opportunity that this market is providing. One big Detroit Area ...
Views: 1163(6 votes) - Permission to Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAt this special time of year our festivities are sure to sweep us off our feet and, amongst all the hoopla, pumpkin pies and holiday decor comes the realization that once again, we are faced with some large challenges. Stay focused under the barrage of snacks, hold your head high above the ...
Views: 1162(4 votes) - 5 Apps that Boost Mindfulness and Ease Distractions - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Sarah AboulhosnIf you spend time reading an article about productivity instead of being productive, is that time well spent? If you answered yes, that's great! Learning to be productive is a skill itself that takes practice and consistency to master. As a working person in 2018, you already have your go-to ...
Views: 1161 - Happiness Is A habit - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSimply put, happiness is a habit. So can we train ourselves to be happy? According to Wray Herbert as stated in the Newsweek- “research shows that our brains have certain hardwired propensities that might be exploited. For example, our brains tend to register frequently heard facts as true, even ...
Views: 1161 - Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Gerald HenthornWe’re coming up on the New Year fast and furious right about now. This is a time people project their thoughts and aspirations into the coming year. New Years resolutions have been a fad for so long they are now a tradition. Sadly, failed New Years resolutions are epidemic, to the point of ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - I want it NOW! Instant gratification and how to screw up your life forever - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Tom VizziniFlashback 5 years…There I was laying on the path staring up at the sky. Just a moment before I was running. Now it felt like someone had ripped my foot off and stapled it back on. It had happened before. My right ankle would twist and there I would be staring up at the sky. Kim would joke that ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - Stop Procrastinating Now - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lisa WalshAccording to a recent poll 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators, does the following sound familiar: …making a decision for no valid reason to delay or not complete a task or goal you’ve committed too, and instead doing something of lesser importance,despite there being negative ...
Views: 1157 - You Need a System to Attract Clients - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeAll businesses need systems in order to function successfully. Even businesses that are primarily sales. You needs sales systems in place too. You need to know that you can attract clients every month in your life coaching practice. You need to know how you can get more clients regularly. ...
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