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- The importance of being productive in a highly competitive world - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanYou’ve woken up in the morning and made breakfast for yourself and your family; you’ve taken the kids to school before heading to work. During your lunchtime, you manage to grab a bite whilst paying the bills because they’re piling up, and you don’t want to pay the late penalty fee. You finish ...
Views: 5979(3 votes) - FACING THOSE SMALL FEARS - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsToo often we allow our fears to prevent us from achieving our goals or living the life we truly want to live. Fears have no boundaries and differ from person to person. We can be fearful of anything ranging from relationships to rabbits! In this newsletter I am going to focus on facing our ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - What are you sacrificing your dream...for? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from David ThompsonIn order to gain something we must first let go of something. This is a law of life. To lose weight for example, we must first let go of what is making us fat or out of shape. To be debt free we must cut back on the things that put us into debt in the first place. We must change our ways. All ...
Views: 4154(4 votes) - Release your brakes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeDo you remember how a car runs when the brakes are on? Do you push harder on the gas to overcome the drag of the brake? That is how most people run their lives. But you simply release the brake and with no extra effort you start to go faster. People drive through life with their psychological ...
Views: 2274(4 votes) - Uncommon Sense for Work & Play - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from William CottringerUncommon Sense for Work & Play By Bill Cottringer “Success and happiness are a result of using uncommon sense, while failure and unhappiness are the consequence of using everything else.” ~The author. Success and happiness in life are most often tied to your efforts in reaching a ...
Views: 1470(4 votes) - Positive Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Harry Connor JrPositive productivity is exactly as it sounds -- positive. Productivity increases as does quality, when body, mind, and spirit, are focused upon being in a positive state of mind, emotion, and will -- then the body also will react in a positive manner. Negativity, or being in a negative state ...
Views: 5443(3 votes) - The Pattern Organ - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis article is about an organ which you have never heard of or been aware exists. It is the ‘pattern organ’ and is located in your mind. Since science has not yet located the ‘mind’ we have no idea how big it is or where it is, and so that means it could contain several other organs within ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Be your best, not stressed: 3 entrepreneurial communication styles - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonAs the popular saying goes, “anything worth doing is worth doing well”. This is true; however, you can do something well without needing to do it perfectly. To lead a successful and satisfying life, you need to understand the difference between “doing your best” and “striving for perfection”. ...
Views: 1814(4 votes) - 10 Ways Life Gets Easier When You Build Good Habits - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Beth Tabak“Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits” Robert Puller Habits add enough structure to change life drastically long term. Picking up one new good habit a month leads to 12 improved habits over a year and 60 in 5 years. Even half of that could change behavior ...
Views: 1916(3 votes) - Using a Stress Management Journal - Why It's More Helpful Than You May Think - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeWhy is using a Stress Management Journal a good idea for me? There are many reasons. One is that it gives you an outlet to write out your feelings, vent, and work out some conflicts on paper. You can write anything you want because nobody has to see it but you... unless you decide ...
Views: 1561(3 votes) - Law of Attraction Technique: Retraining the Worry Mind - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainEverything is going on along perfectly fine and then that thought creeps into your mind: "What if something happens so that everything isn't as good?" Then your worry-mind takes over and decides that it is going to give you a full account of the worst case scenarios for any and everything. ...
Views: 2909(5 votes) - Go for the Gold – Habits to Build Your Confidence and Courage! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI am so very proud to call myself a Canadian this week as we host the Olympic Games in Vancouver. I was spell-bound as I watched the Opening Ceremonies and jumped out of my chair with great joy when Alexandre Bilodeau won the first Gold medal for Canada! "If you only care enough for a result, ...
Views: 1468(5 votes) - Change Your Life – Starting Today - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Willie HortonIf you’ve got everything that you want out of life and want for nothing at all, in any aspect of your life, do not read this article. Everyone else – read on! From my experience in dealing directly with clients for the last fourteen years, or through my online workshop, I reckon everyone ...
Views: 1861(4 votes) - What is fear? Are you scared to overcome it? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Justin CrinerFear - Fear is never in the NOW. Fear is always based on the past, or the future. - You think something bad might happen to you. - You did something bad and you think there might be bad consequences. - If right NOW someone has a gun to your head the fear is not based on right NOW. ...
Views: 3430(8 votes) - Are You Simply Too Lazy to Live Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Willie HortonAs a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ...
Views: 3660(4 votes) - 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: 1299(2 votes) - THE HABITS THAT TRANSFORM US - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kevin Seaman"Sow an act...reap a habit; Sow a habit...reap a character; Sow a character...reap a destiny." We all have habits. We try to kick and break our bad ones, and form and reinforce those that are good. We have habitual ways of eating. Ever try to eat using your non-dominant hand? We have habitual ...
Views: 1371(4 votes) - 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: 1167(2 votes) - Do You Need To Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Kay PattersonAre you fed up with doing the same thing every day, feeling depressed, lethargic, usually miserable, knowing you will be doing the same thing, and feeling just as depressed tomorrow? Do you need to find ways of improving your life? If you are seemingly "stuck in a rut" and obviously not ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Teaching Your Kids Good Printing Habits - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Steve ManorsTechnological advances have brought electronics into the home, and gave us no option but to become technologically literate. As parents, we have to teach our kids good habits, and that includes when using the electronics we have in the home. Take printing for instance. Almost everyone has a ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - How To Develop The Urge Toward Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Denise AllenWouldn’t it be great to instill in myself the urge toward wealth? What if I instinctually made choices every day that propelled me toward a complete and total wealth experience? There are many things that I instinctually do. I instinctually brush my teeth everyday. I instinctually bathe and ...
Views: 1188(5 votes) - The Blended Life (Better than Balanced Life) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMy last Competitive Edge Report article “Is the Key Still in Your Ignition?” hit a sweet cord with a number of you and sour note with others. I thought I’d continue the discussion this week by looking back as well as forward. The impetus for the original piece, where I advocated when you take ...
Views: 1539(6 votes) - Making A Positive Change - Why Resistance Is Part Of The Process - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitchell DahoodIf you are like most people you're familiar with finally resolving to make a positive change in your life. Perhaps start a new diet, get a new job, start working out etc. In the past you started with the best of intentions, determined that this time you would succeed. If you were/are one of ...
Views: 1598(6 votes) - Mountain or Molehill: Keeping Life in Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonSome people these days would say a molehill is a big deal. After all these little pointed mice like creatures can tunnel through our yards and mess up our flower beds in no time. And mountains? They are there to enjoy, to climb, to offer slopes for skiing and hiking trails. Yet the saying, make ...
Views: 2100(2 votes) - Are Your Dreams Just 30 Minutes Away? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" Cabanel“You have put in many, many tiny efforts that nobody sees or appreciates before you achieve anything worthwhile” ---Brian Tracy We generally accept that it takes 30 days to change a bad habit. Just replace the old habit with a new habit for a month and you’re on your way to a new life. ...
Views: 947(6 votes) - The Importance of Follow-Through - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowHaving the discipline to carry out the elements of living your life in a healthy manner on a consistent basis is exactly what needs to happen and all the wonderful elements that we’ve been discussing prior are imperative for your success. With that being said exhibiting behavior on a ...
Views: 2846(3 votes) - Going All the Way - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrow"Fast, hurry, quickly, immediately” are all words that can appear extremely attractive and luring when they spring by our ears regarding weight loss. If you’ve got a horrible toothache then these words are extremely welcoming for immediate aid, if you break down on the side of the road then ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - 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 - Whoa, Slow Down your Pace - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowReady, set, go! Do some mealtime occasions feel like you are on the run from the enemy? Could you possibly enter the Guinness Book of World Records for speed eating your evening meal or your lunch time delights? There’s no one by your side encouraging you to finish your meals in record time ...
Views: 1426 - "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: 1169 - 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: 1335(1 vote) - Something New - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWhenever 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: 1089(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: 1348(2 votes) - 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: 1359(1 vote) - Winners Give Up Easy? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners give up Easy! Don’t they? Have you ever looked at the income percentages of the U.S. population? If you make $100,000.00, you’re in the upper 4% of the population. Do 96% of us not aspire to, or dream about making good money? What If I told you about the upper 1%...Wow! What are ...
Views: 2142(4 votes) - Are You Consumed By Social Envy? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonEnvy can be likened to a tape worm gnawing away uncomfortably at your inner emotions; and like this parasite which takes up residence in whatever host it can wriggle itself into, envy can feel like an alien being living within your mind and body. A tapeworm lives within the intestines and envy ...
Views: 1534(4 votes) - Is This Your Time for a Fresh Start? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe have all had it happen. We put a lot of time and effort into something, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. Deep down, we know it probably will never work, but we have a really hard time letting go. More often than not, in addition to the time and effort, we may have also put in at least ...
Views: 1391(4 votes) - The Timing of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIt is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time ...
Views: 1466(3 votes) - Veggie Trivia - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowTypically, however not always, complaints and concerns regarding this food group surface more often from numerous Lovely Ladies than any of the other food groups in our repertoire. The usual comments boil down to tasteless selections, queries as to their use and questions noting their flavor ...
Views: 1885(5 votes) - Routine Return - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowChances 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: 1074(1 vote) - Unintentionally Sidelined - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWith all the to and fro of the holiday season, the shopping, the wrapping, the celebrating, the card addressing, not to mention the preparation of the house and the grocery runs back and forth for all the last minute selections, it is no wonder that some days just don’t equate into what you were ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - 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: 1149(2 votes) - It Doesn't Matter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt’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: 1090 - 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 - Start Your Day on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Willie HortonHow did you start your day today? When you leaped – or dragged yourself – out of bed, were you ready and alert for all the wonderful opportunities that today will offer, or did you slouch, on automatic pilot, to the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an ...
Views: 2851 - A Restroom fit for Company - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowChances are that one of the final destinations on your cleaning schedule could potentially point to the guest bathroom. Typically this room is out of sight for the most part and when it’s out of sight it generally then refers to out of mind. Let’s shed some light on this particular room in your ...
Views: 1061 - Being Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowSo let’s take a look at being down to earth and truly addressing our capabilities as we venture toward a healthier, lighter, more organized and calmer way of living and take into consideration what is a practical approach, a levelheaded approach and what is a rational way for you to address your ...
Views: 1192 - Tracking Options - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowAs you are fully aware being attentive and conscious of what you are digesting, how much you are digesting and your energy output are an imperative keys toward your success when traveling down your road of weight loss and weight maintenance. At any given point in your future your stellar ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Bill to Pay, File & Banish, Oh My - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEver feel like you are drowning in a sea of statements, overwhelmed by receipts and inundated with things to put in order, items to categorize and piles here, there and everywhere that just don’t seem to go away? Say no more and please enjoy the ride as we meander around your office, counter ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Reality Check - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowToday is a great day and time to assess your effort and willingness to continue on with your journey and really make a difference in your life. Are you ready to answer some down-to-earth questions regarding your movements and actions toward your goals? As you continue on your travels and work ...
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