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- 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: 1287 - Managing your time Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from cedric riceI have noticed as I have grown older that there just doesn’t seem to be enough time. Time flies by so quickly and once it’s gone it won’t come back again. I have developed a very low tolerance in my latter years for people or activities which waste time. I grow irritated when I deal with people ...
Views: 1427 - Managing “What If” - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Sharon MarquartManaging “What if” “What if” are two of the most powerful words in our language. “What if” is the key that unlocks our imagination. Our imagination opens the door to the world of possibilities. Sounds wonder-filled doesn’t it? We have the power to change our lives with the “what if” key. ...
Views: 1211 - Manifest Your Dreams: Discover The 8 Habits To Successfully Manifesting Your Desires - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2020 from Iona KristinaManifesting your dreams often require modifying your daily habits, patterns of thinking, and what you give your energy to. It's about desiring, and then aligning your energy with it. And in this article are 8 things that you need to take note of and practice in your life to manifest your ...
Views: 789 - Mastering Self, My Greatest Accomplishment - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Rebecca L. NorringtonWhat if I told you that you have the power to create heaven on earth when you MASTER SELF? Would you believe it? If not, let me explain. YOU ARE the most powerful person in the Universe! More importantly, you don’t have to search for your power. Your power lives WITHIN. Your power is your ...
Views: 2226 - Maximize Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” ~ John C. Maxwell According to Tony Robbins, we have “Time Targets.” These are pockets of time in ...
Views: 1217 - Maximizing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Renee UrsemI keep thinking that one day there will be more time in the day to get things done. My daughter started first grade this fall. For years I heard about all the time I would have once she was in school for a full day. Some suggested that I might even get bored. Yeah…hasn’t happened. Sure, I do ...
Views: 1468 - Mealtime Turned into Family Time; Positive Benefits Beyond Compare - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Lana NelsonIt seems more every day, families are being pulled in any number of directions that minimize their time together. Add to that, the rushed lifestyles most people live and it’s no wonder sit-down mealtime is almost nonexistent in many families. Millions of people are on the “window” diet. ...
Views: 984 - Meditate Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Vicki RebeccaThe Benefits of Meditation makes you younger enhances performance leads to positive personality growth improves overall self-esteem, feelings of worthiness and self-acceptance helps proactive health, producing the relaxation response which induces changes in metabolism, heart rate, ...
Views: 726 - Memory: Memorizing and Recall - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeOne of the most remarkable abilities of our mind is it’s ability to remember. Memory allows us to recall what we have learned through experience. The more emotion surrounding the event, the deeper the memory of it stores in our minds. If the emotion was a negative one, frequently our memories ...
Views: 1188 - Metal Detectorists Enjoy Their Hobby For A Great Result - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaIn several parts of the country, a handful of metal detecting amateurs meet up every now and then to go hunting for a good purpose. Carrying their very own treasure metal detectors, taking a day, and generating their discovers to their host grounds or residence both equally for the love of metal ...
Views: 1015 - More Hope and Less Angst - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from Noelle NelsonMy best friend and I had a vigorous discussion recently about the relative merits of process versus results. She was extolling the virtues of process and processing, and I was nattering on about “results, results, results.” Yet the obvious conclusion at the end of our conversation, was that both ...
Views: 742 - More Than Riding - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Royce GomezSo your child (or you) wants to learn to ride a horse, huh? So you call up and schedule a time to come out for your first lesson. When you get to the barn no horse is ready. What’s up with that? You are told that you will learn to catch your horse and saddle him up. You say, “I ...
Views: 1274 - 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: 1125 - My 3 Biggest Obstacles To Building New Habits - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2021 from Shreya DalelaThink about the last time you decided to build a lasting habit. Perhaps you decided to meditate for at least 20 minutes daily. Or to read at least two pages of a book every single day. The moment you commit to forming a habit feels like an exciting fresh beginning. Often, people get so excited ...
Views: 689 - My 5 Most Powerful Daily Habits - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Paula GregorowiczWe all have habits, some good, some bad. Or shall I say, some that move us forward toward an inspiring future and others that keep us stuck in the past. Habits are where the intersection between life and business becomes even more blurry than usual (and those of you that read me regularly know I ...
Views: 1439 - Naturally Increase Your Productivity With These Tips - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2018 from Karen SimpsonWouldn’t it be nice if you could always close your work day with a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that you’d accomplished everything you’d set out to do? Unfortunately, most of us struggle to finish our tasks and end up overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects still waiting for us. This ...
Views: 1372 - Need help dealing with difficult people? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Bruce MillsDealing with a difficult Person can be as hard as a buried ball in the sand. Is dealing with difficult people as challenging as they claim. Can you remember that last time that you had to deal with difficult people? Personally I hate arguments but I have never managed to evade them fully. You ...
Views: 1491 - Need To Increase Productivity? Put These 10 Things On Your Daily Checklist - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Stacy KeiblerDo you feel tired of your heavy workload? It’s highly likely that there’s something missing on your daily checklist. Whatever you do, you should have a consistent morning routine. It acts as a foundation for your whole day’s productivity. So if you ignore it, you will get off track your entire ...
Views: 739 - New Year’s Agenda for Success: Get Rid of Your Bad Habits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanIn my previous article, “Your Bad Habits Are Your Worst Enemies” I had pointed out some of the bad habits that block success, affect health, result in financial trouble and hamper promotion at jobs. There is absolutely no doubt that you cannot live a healthy, happy and a successful life unless ...
Views: 1412 - News in Hindi: Ruling All Channels - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Nikita VermaThe news can be known by any people around the globe. The people who are interested in knowing about the news, what was going around the world, they know by either by print media like, news paper or by electronic media like, watching news in television or through internet. The people in India ...
Views: 752 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 1)) - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from James MapesAs a gift for the holidays and for the New Year, I want to give you something I consider far more important than achieving resolutions. When you master successful communication, you have the principal tool for building exceptional relationships. The dictionary defines communication as “a ...
Views: 1408 - No Long Ting! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anne UsangaActually ..... I want a Long Ting .... on my head that is!, naturally long flowing tresses and if you ask most women regardless of their heritage they want the same, we would like to throw away our extensions, they cost to much time effort and money to maintain but are a necessary evil ...
Views: 2255 - Nose to the Grindstone - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHave you ever heard the term “keep your nose to the grindstone?” Although sources cite different origins to the phrase, it has come to describe someone who works hard and steady at something that is tedious and boring. Many historians believe that the origin of the phrase was passed down ...
Views: 1461 - Not doing what you say: How it cripples you - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayNot doing what you say you’re gonna do is a habit. — A habit that is unsupportive of your success. That’s what my old group coach used to say. In every single session. Of course, we’re not just talking about not taking out the trash when you said you would, or not buying milk when you said ...
Views: 1358 - Obesity and Getting Fit for Life: A Teen's Experience - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Patrice WoltersSummary In this story of a teenage boy struggling with obesity, you will learn how it feels to be overweight and how family dynamics can fuel emotional eating. We'll discuss some obesity information and national trends, and we'll go over a solid program for making exercise a habit for ...
Views: 1956 - Obstacle or Opportunity: Overcoming Six Challenges to Change - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Cindy LoughranWhy is change so hard? We say we want to change a particular behavior. We know we will benefit from the change. Yet, we continue to do what we’ve always done and we continue to get the same results we’ve always gotten. And, the longer we do it, the more frustrated and disappointed in ...
Views: 2010 - 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: 1142 - Oil… healthy or not healthy in a plant based diet? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageWith so many oils to choose from and an unlimited number of discussions on which oils are good for you, great for you and downright unhealthy, one is left to wonder, what is the truth? Let’s start with some of the most common type oils we’ve been led to believe are healthy. •Olive ...
Views: 848 - One Degree - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Belinda LamsI 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: 1075 - One Habit At A Time: Don't Be A Rebel With Too Many Causes - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Ian Newby-ClarkMildred: "What're you rebelling against, Johnny?" Johnny: "Whaddya got?" - The Wild One (1954) **** Ah, the impetuousness of youth. You can take on the whole world and everyone thinks you’re perfectly normal. You're just going through a 'wild phase.' Not so for us adults. We’re ...
Views: 1557 - Opening a Bank Account and What to Know About Saving Money - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Katie GordenIf you are thinking about starting a savings account or a checking account, there are some things you need to know about the best tips for making a savings plan. These tips can make it easier for you to make savings, no matter what the interest rate or the fees are. These tips can also help you ...
Views: 760 - Organize Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system. If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ...
Views: 1384 - Out of the Spin Cycle - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Tim RhodeHave you ever felt like you are on a losing streak and no matter what you do, things seem to be spinning out of control, sucking you into a seemingly never-ending, downward vortex? We all get in this place from time to time. How do you handle it when things go wrong, or difficulties arise? I ...
Views: 698 - Overcoming Emotional Eating To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Richard KuhnsOvercoming emotional eating is the piece of the "Lose Weight" puzzle that's relatively undefined. In fact I read an article just a few days ago to conquer emotional eating where the author shared that anger was the issue that caused her to over eat. She learned that if she took that anger and ...
Views: 999 - Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Emma TylorThere it is. PROCRASTINATION rears its ugly head again. I've definitely been a victim of this monster, and I don't think I've ever met anyone that hasn't struggled with it in one form or another. The fact is that putting something off that needs to be done makes us feel lousy. And ...
Views: 1343 - Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Kenneth Vogt"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." ~Oscar Wilde If you have ever bought shares of stock, a bond, or shares in a mutual fund, you were presented with the disclaimer, "Past performance does not guarantee future results." The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires ...
Views: 1643 - Pay Yourself First and Get Your Life in Order - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from David VogelsangYou might have noticed that money comes directly out of your paycheck before you even receive it, at least in the United States. The government understands the concept of “Pay Yourself First” (or paying itself first), by taking out taxes before you get your hands on your income. However, this ...
Views: 1446 - People WILL mock you for being plant based - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageLittle did I realize when I made the life changing decision to go plant based, at some point I would be mocked by others. “When do you plan to eat meat?” This question was recently posed when I ordered my meal choice at a restaurant. While my three dinner companions ordered steak and ...
Views: 768 - 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: 1312 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 1328 - Personal Development Tips – Why It Is Important To Set Your Own Goals - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some personal development tips on why it is important for you to set your own goals. You may have heard people harping on how important that is. Did you ever wonder why? Goal setting is important, firstly because it gives you a sense of direction. Think ...
Views: 1463 - Personal finances: 15 ways you waste your money - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Helen SheplyakovaHave you ever left the store with a bundle of bags and came home to find out that you actually bought a pile of things you don’t really need or like? Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much money you earn, you never feel like you make enough to support your needs and desires? Have you ...
Views: 1688 - Personal Growth and Habits - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Lorraine CohenJenny & Erin from: http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/09/win-a-25-gift-certificate/#comments, invited bloggers to answer these questions. How big of a role do habits play in your daily life? Do your habits typically form intentionally or unconsciously? What approaches have you found successful in ...
Views: 1807 - 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: 1294 - Planet Focus: 10 Ways To Quell Distraction In An Attention-Deficient Age - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from FSB AuthorsEating on the run. Cellphoning while driving. Email avalanches. Distracted living. We prize knowledge work, yet have little time to think. We can contact millions of people worldwide, but have trouble sitting down to chat or eat with those we love. In this wondrous, high-tech, hyper-mobile age, ...
Views: 2426 - Planning for Success - Start With The End In Mind - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from JODI NICHOLSONYou may have already starting planning for your life with a certain ending in mind and you didn’t even realize it. If you start to think about it, this is an incredibly smart way to look to the future, by looking at the end first and then working your way backwards. Just as with any type of goal ...
Views: 1483 - Planning Your Working Day At Home - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayWhen you’re working at home, it’s easy to find the day just flies past in a blur. Perhaps time is taken with domestic distractions, or you find it hard to settle. Or maybe your working pace just slows down. Everything can take much longer than expected. (Particularly common when working for ...
Views: 1386 - Planting the Habit in Your Life to Deserve, not Need. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Youarn BellThere is a fundamental law that is present throughout all of our existence. The law is: “The world responds to ‘deserve’ not ‘need’”. We see the evidence of this law every day. This law is responsible for food on our table, money in our bank account, friends in our circle and much more than I ...
Views: 1415 - Positive Habits to Heal Your Relationship with Money - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryMoney and finances are one aspect of our lives that affect us daily. The condition of our financial situation is often interrelated to other life areas such as health and career. From a holistic self-care perspective, your relationship with money can be addressed mentally, emotionally, ...
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