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Business 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: 1154
I asked around “What comes to your mind when I say consistency?”
Here are the responses :
State of Data, Juggernaut, Roger Federer, Sachin Tendulkar, Apple i-phone sales, Day and Night, Rahul Dravid, Regularity, Cake dough consistency, Fibonacci series, Government Failure, Water shortage, ... Views: 1154
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape. Phones follow us wherever we go, e-mails ping and blackberries call to us with abbreviations as various TV’s bark for us to “call now!”. Our garages are filled with more cars that take us to more places in less time than we somehow used to ... Views: 1153
You are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success.
Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ... Views: 1152
Fix your bad career habits
If 2010 is going to be your year, then get serious about fixing bad career and workplace habits that are dragging you down. Here are a few to think about:
Bad Career Habit #1: Not Networking
Let’s agree on one point – most of us would rather pull out our ... Views: 1151
It all stems from our first thought. In each and every primary impulse, resides the opportunity for discovery. These untouched seeds of thought and emotion stirring within have the power to reveal great insights, including answers to questions such as who we are as individuals, and what we have ... Views: 1149
It seems for so many of us that life gets reprioritized, and our health is rarely at the forefront of our to-do lists. By the time I meet with clients, they are usually at a point where they have tried four or five diets, hoping for a quick and motivating change. Unfortunately, they were looking ... Views: 1147
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn’t consciously decide to recite so I’m going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevolent source you like to think is out ... Views: 1146
Focus is about saying no – Steve Jobs
Something struck me very deep when I stumbled on this quote. All this while I thought focus only meant fiercely concentrating on what you want to get done, but now I have come to understand that – Focus is more about saying no to distractions! I finished ... Views: 1146
Most of life is done by rote.
For most of us, alarm clocks buzz the same time every morning. The average grocery store stocks over 38,000 items; yet the standard shopper goes to the same store every week, usually on the same day, and chooses from the same few dozen items every outing. We ... Views: 1145
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is a strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich" - Lao Tzu
Emotional intelligence is the buzz word in the psychology, business & HR world today. The ... Views: 1143
Many of us are very good at trying to lose weight.
We make resolutions, join gyms, exercise, follow a diet, resist sweets, research all the weigh loss tips we can find…We'll experience some weight loss, and even lose a few pounds in those first few weeks.
And the next week, we'll ... Views: 1143
In 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: 1142
There are times when life is on a roll, when everything happens effortlessly and seems to fall in place. We feel great and couldn’t have been more happier. It’s as if the planets and stars were aligned just for us. We even think we finally cracked the success formula. Isn’t life just wonderful? ... Views: 1141
The man or woman who wants to get more out of life strives to become more productive. When we think of productivity we normally think of a workplace contribution but productivity can apply to our hobbies and also to sport. When we talk about being more productive we are talking about getting ... Views: 1141
Practice makes perfect, they say.
This is particularly true when it comes to mastering the artistry and technical skill of a musical instrument. But not every practice regimen will help you transform into the next Chopin or Yo-Yo Ma. It takes a dash of regular routine, a serving of ... Views: 1139
Every January marks yet another year that we tell ourselves that it’s time to reset, refocus, and re-envision our lives the way they were “meant” to be—the way they “should” be. It’s time to get healthier, work harder (or slower), and match real life with the ideals that have thus far seemed out ... Views: 1135
One of the hardest things to do in life is get yourself unstuck.
When navigating changes in our lives whether positive changes or not so positive changes we find ourselves more aware of our cyclical patterns. Going in circles is hard to change. Once those patterns develop, they quickly ... Views: 1134
So 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: 1132
“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn
Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the ... Views: 1132
It’s O-dark early and the only thing worse than climbing out of bed is getting fired (and that’s debatable). Ever have one of those first morning thoughts and if yes, do you have them often? Well, do I have good news for you! This is how you can change that:
1. Upon opening your eyes or ... Views: 1130
As hard as we try to be more efficient and productive at work, it’s often hard to adopt better time management practices without using special tools. Here’s our selection of the best time management apps that will help you boost your concentration, spend less time on routine activities, and be ... Views: 1130
It’s not about what you have done in the past, what you did last night or the night before that for that matter; it’s about right now, today, this very moment in time. Close the door on the past and open your window to the future. You are the beautiful woman who holds the key to your entire ... Views: 1130
If you are trying to improve yourself or achieve a goal, you will want to know these top 5 habit tracking resources. Remember it takes more then 21 days to form a habit, it takes about 6 weeks or longer to do something without thinking about it, only if it is done every day at the same ... Views: 1130
Habits, 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: 1129
It often appears that the term “providing value” is labeled, put in a box and placed on a shelf, when value should truly be something that encompasses the entire room. I’ll elaborate. When we provide value, it should not be limited to the goods and/or services that we provide, but rather, it ... Views: 1128
After 7 years and 500 interviews of successful people Richard St. John came up with a list of 8 secrets to success. In this Ted presentation Richard points out that success is not a step by step process but a continuous journey. The problem is that when we get to the top of a process we think ... Views: 1125
On Stage…Off Stage
Ok.
It’s time for the big meeting.
Straighten your tie.
Check your hair.
Take a deep breath.
On goes the biggest smile and…
“Hello there! How are you today…”
And you’re off and running.
Ever seen this before?
Ever been this before?
It’s like ... Views: 1124
Changing habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back.
What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ... Views: 1122
Whenever you decide to try a fresh idea or a new-fangled way of living it instantly has the ability to stir up feelings of angst and worry. What if I can’t do it? What if I’m not successful? There’s certainly no time like the present to instill faith in yourself that you too can be a winner ... Views: 1122
Perhaps, by now, you already know this truth: happiness is not something you need to discover because you are already capable of it and because it is intrinsic to the essence of your being! Believe it or not, happiness is not elusive. I just requires your focusing on it for it to become ... Views: 1122
When I suggest to addiction trained and mental health professionals that there may be more for a sober client to attain in life than sobriety through the successful completion of the 12-step program in AA, I receive various responses:
1. Looks of incomprehension;
2. Questioning of my ... Views: 1122
Tips and Info for Parents
Helping Your Child Do Great At School
As a teacher, parents often ask me what I can recommend to help them make certain that their child is successful in school this year, especially in those subjects where they have struggled in previous years. So many parents ... Views: 1121
Small Changes Ripple Outward
Happiness is a choice. It can be a difficult decision to make with all the negativity in the world. It doesn’t have to feel like such a daunting option when focusing on small changes. Small changes create big leaps forward. Over time a greater sense of ... Views: 1121
With college application season approaching for High School Seniors, and Juniors about to put the “pedal to the medal” and ramp up their college efforts, one of the areas where both should step-up their efforts is preparation for standardized tests!
If you are looking for college scholarships ... Views: 1118
There’s a great feeling when you accomplish something on your own. After spending hours, or even years, on a difficult project, there’s this rush when you put on the finishing touches and think, “I did all of this, and I didn’t need any help!” It’s nice to feel independent and self-sufficient, ... Views: 1117
So far there seems to be two schools regarding willpower. The first one claims that willpower is always at hand ready to be used. The second school holds the view that willpower is a limited resource and weakens over time. While the latter seems to be our day-to-day experience, the former is ... Views: 1117
I like the inpirational quoute by Helen Steiner Rice which say, This too shall pass. I am the living proof of that true all the challenges that the life may bring apon you, but you and I possess the strength to succeed.
From an underpriviledged area, and without resources enough to go on, and ... Views: 1114
Our era has been called the Information Age, the Technology Age, and the Digital Age. But it could also easily be called The Age of Anxiety, for anxiety is rampant and can manifest in so many ways: social anxiety, test anxiety, work anxiety, relationship anxiety, sleep anxiety, fertility anxiety ... Views: 1110
All too often you may find yourself really pushing the envelope and towing the line Monday through Friday only to reach the infamous time of the week known as “The Weekend.” Unfortunately, somewhere, somehow our dreams seep out of the window when the weekend rolls around and we lose sight of ... Views: 1110
Sheets and blankets and cases, oh no; as we approach the haunted holiday now is the time to take a gander in your linen closet/drawers; is it enough to scare the pants off Martha Stewart? How are your layers upon layers of folded bed sheets looking? Are they concealed from everyone’s view for ... Views: 1108
In Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ... Views: 1106
Chances are just about everyone and their mother has stepped off their healthy stretch for a few days or so; take a deep breath and know that it is perfectly fine to find yourself astray once in a while and then reel yourself back in and engage yourself in the healthy habits that equate into you ... Views: 1106
I want change and I want it now!!!!! I want the room to be organized, the fat to melt off, the winning lottery ticket...
Living in a culture of immediate gratification, it's a challenge for many of us to stay on track for more than 5 minutes. If we don't see substantial quick and easy ... Views: 1103
“Overcoming Excuses” (Part One):
You are two weeks into your new weight-loss program. You are following a well-balanced dietary plan and you are exercising more. Then one night, you feel a strong urge to polish off a bag of potato chips or a carton of ice cream. As you head for the ... Views: 1103
Despite the dynamic nature of life, we usually develop normal routines and schedules to provide some sort of structure and guide to our daily lives. Looking back at the past several months, can you discern a "normal" pattern in your day-to-day activities?
As a mom, personal development coach, ... Views: 1103
Are your gutters leaking and in need of repairs? Do you need a new gutter system installed? If you’re in the market for a gutter contractor, make sure you know what you’re getting before you commit. Here are a few tips that can help you to speed up your search.
Before you start searching for ... Views: 1101
Good Habits of Daily life Can Bring you the Success. We get this opinion with daily dress style with brand watches.There are many stores on and offline sell Replica Hublot King Power. These watches are almost exact copies to the watches that would cost a fortune to buy. Watches can get pretty ... Views: 1100
Life is full of risks! If you are a worry wart, then learning how to stop worrying is simply a matter of gaining a better understanding of risk management.
Effective risk management is usually thought of as a business skill, but it can be used just as effectively in your personal life. Risk ... Views: 1098