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- Positive Habits: the Key to Improving Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for Personal Development and success? Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined ...
Views: 1013 - Positive Phrases: Why Most People Do Them Wrong! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Suzanne GloverPositive phrases are easy to master when you know a couple of tricks. The first thing to keep in mind when choosing positive words and phrases is thinking about the end result you desire. This article gives you tips on how to do positive phrases correctly and why keeping positive thoughts ...
Views: 1381 - Power of consistency has…the effect of MAGIC! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeI 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: 1119 - Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Gagandeep Siidhu“Gratitude is your fuel to success ~ VitaminG There are some whose lives are filled with great blessings but still feel that they have nothing. And there are those who are truly poor, who live hand to mouth will feel they are most fortunate. One may be as wealthy as a prince or princess and ...
Views: 987 - Prejudging - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottFor those who are employed in professional selling, prejudging can be an occupational hazard that has the potential to be dangerous and harmful to one’s income earning potential and their reputation. Prejudging, is forming a mental impression of a customer regarding their ability and desire to ...
Views: 5723 - Premature Cognitive Commitments - Limiting Oneself - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner Davenport"Common sense is a collection of prejudices acquired by age 18." ~ Albert Einstein ~ We all have a number of premature cognitive commitments, often referred to as common sense, opinions, and erroneously as facts, which were created in childhood. These early beliefs about reality actually ...
Views: 8003 - Procrastination No More! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseAre you an acute procrastinator? I was. Twenty years ago I made a new promise to myself and wrote these words… “I am an introverted, procrastinating perfectionist who is striving to change to be an extroverted, results-oriented champion.” It was a time for me to move on and take charge of my ...
Views: 1309 - Productivity Habits That Matters In Our Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe all aspire to be successful in everything to do with our lives, be it our professional lives or personal. One way of achieving that is to be more productive, resulting in better professional growth and also making more time for our personal lives to do the things we love the most. The golden ...
Views: 546 - Profitable Small Business Opportunities - How Time Travel Can Set You Free This Year - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Leon CusanoOne thing I always marveled at was that older people always had all the money, nicer homes and drove newer cars while younger people with families were broke. It just didn’t seem right. I mean, shouldn’t young people with families have lots of money while they are still young enough to enjoy ...
Views: 1735 - Project Reality: Dealing With Dead-End Projects - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Renee UrsemIs there a project sitting around your office, closet, garage, or spare room? Maybe it’s something you’d like to get done, but there never seems to be enough time to get started. It sits in a box or on a shelf, waiting, maybe even mocking you. This may be what I call a “dead-end” project. ...
Views: 2456 - Property Auction- Free Interesting Guide For Auction - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Bruce McLaughlinThe different sorts of online auction is straight auction, reserve auction, Dutch auction, personal auction, overstock auction. An english auction online is known as as absolute auction, rising price auction, English auction, forward auction, reserve price auction, standard auction, Yankee ...
Views: 1288 - Put an End To Procrastination - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Tim PondDoes your To-do list include : • A complicated complaint that needs your immediate attention? • Minutes of a meeting or a report you should write? • A challenging discussion with a subordinate? I don’t feel like it, I couldn’t care less, I don’t want to. Does this sound familiar? ...
Views: 2170 - QUESTION: Is chivalry dead? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellIs chivalry dead or do we just need to expect more of it? Previously, I posted a question on Facebook about chivalry and the response was interesting and overwhelming. Below are the responses I received. Here’s what I posted: I have a question for you: Do you think that younger ...
Views: 3501 - Questions And Answers About Compulsive Spending - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Gloria ArensonWhat is the difference between compulsive spending and the kind of spending most of us do? My definition of compulsion is if you can’t control when you start or when you stop a behavior you have a problem. Most of us splurge occasionally, but compulsive spenders find the urge overpowering and ...
Views: 2377 - Quick Habits to Make Your Daily Life Better - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you someone who is usually pressed for time? Do you possess the desire to live a life that is simple but includes quick, simple steps you can implement to enjoy a balanced, healthy lifestyle? You are probably aware that you have the power to be mindful and concentrate on employing positive ...
Views: 1755 - QuickBooks Payroll Support Number #1-855-915-2082 | QuickBooks 24/7 Support Number - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Anuj quickbooksQuickBooks Payroll Support Phone Number |#1 855-915-2082 | Tech Support Number Dealing with QuickBooks Payroll issues! QuickBooks Payroll for mac is a one stop answer for all your association records and budgetary data organization. QuickBooks Payroll adequately manages all your data ...
Views: 340 - Quit Smoking Tips: Useful Ways to Give Up Smoking!! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Sylvia ParkerPeople who want to give up smoking needs have to follow some quit smoking tips. Below mentioned tips help them to beat up the smoking habits. Importantly, one must be well prepared to start with quit smoking tips. The first and foremost step is to be mentally prepared. Setting up a date to stop ...
Views: 542 - Ready To Say Good Morning To Standard Time on Monday? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Michael MantellReady to say goodnight to Daylight Savings Time and good morning to Standard Time? We’ve enjoyed Standard Time in different time zones in the United States of America and Canada since November, 1883 when the railroads adopted the practice of standardized times in established time zones. It ...
Views: 1251 - Recycling Old Computers To Save The Environment - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Todd KenneyMany cities, towns and townships at the moment are fascinated with laptop recycling as well as TV recycling strategies to protect the environment and keep away from doable soil contamination. As a result of computer systems comprise many components that might launch toxins into the soil, ...
Views: 938 - Reduce Inflammation with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Kathleen GageChange won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of. Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight. Disease is out of control with more people being ...
Views: 918 - Reduce Paperwork and Stress in Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxOrganizing home paperwork is not most people’s idea of a pleasant Saturday afternoon activity. Consequently paperwork tends to get out of control in our homes. We make plans to file bills, recycle old magazines, and shred bank statements. And we really did plan on doing it, yet some way we are ...
Views: 1196 - Reducing Your Carbon Footprint - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Scot JamiesonReducing your carbon footprint in your day-to-day home life is simple and inexpensive. It can take a matter of seconds to make a difference. Try integrating some of these tips and suggestions into your home. Energy efficiency: • Keep your home two degrees cooler in the winter and two degrees ...
Views: 791 - Reinvent Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Rick MaggioHere's your challenge: a car race from New York City to Las Vegas. If you get there within a certain amount of time, you win millions of dollars and a completely new and better lifestyle. Sounds like fun? Good. Here's the problem: You don't know how to get there. The countdown has already ...
Views: 998 - Releasing Old Habits - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all walk through life differently, seeking different options and looking in different directions, but there is one thing we are all the same at and that is how we believe in ourselves plays a huge role in our success as a person. In letting go of old habits we are releasing something that is ...
Views: 863 - Repitition And Concept Formation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Dr. Mona AeyshaOther than genetic factors involved in our personalities, here I am focusing on the factors that shape our habits and then we develop a specific attitude towards life. At first our mothers or caregivers influence on our personality by offering us certain choices related to dressing, food, ...
Views: 1486 - Resisting Pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Betty LouiseYou might think that sounds crazy. It's hard to wrap your mind around the idea that we actually resist pleasure. Don't we want to feel good? How could this really be true? I have three theories of why we resist pleasure, and three suggestions for how we can practice embracing ...
Views: 1353 - Resolve Not To Resolve! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Marsha EganWhy do so many resolutions not make it past the first week of January? As we rush headlong towards the start of a New Year, isn’t it amazing how time flies? Where did 2012 go to? Mind you, a new year often brings a lot of new things as people prepare for a ‘fresh start’, and promise to deal ...
Views: 1203 - RESPECT - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectRespect. It’s hard to define it in words but if Google was any help here, this is what I got out of it. Respect is having an admiration for something or someone and treating that thing or person 'well'. Now treating it or them well is easily misunderstood by all of us. A very simple example ...
Views: 1372 - Rest Hard and Work Hard - Dare to be Brilliant - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Andrew HortonIt takes real courage to be brilliant, consistently giving your best, so that you can live the best life possible and create a future where you live a life of meaning and satisfaction. I am not talking about waking up every day, where you strive to be THE BEST and compete with everyone round ...
Views: 1517 - Revisiting the Seven Habits - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIt’s been almost a decade since I read the infamous self-help book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey, but it’s such a helpful tool that it came as no real surprise when I recently felt compelled to re-read it. As I did so, I found myself wondering if I had addressed or ...
Views: 1223 - Ritual - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Sam LangleyIf you don't have one already, you need a practice. Something you do every day. Something you enjoy. Negative habits come easily but positive ones may take a little effort. It's easy to eat cake and watch Netflix every day but developing a healthy routine requires discipline. I have a few ...
Views: 1279 - RSVP or Répondez s’il-vous-plait - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigTranslation: please respond A client writes: There seems to be a lot of confusion about RSVP. I noticed this with two invitations I recently sent out. The first was to an intimate bridal shower at my home, and the second, to a costly destination wedding. I understand my experience was ...
Views: 1718 - Saving a Marriage after Financial Infidelity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nikiya SpenceFinancial Infidelity continues to be a major contributing factor to why many marriages fail in this country. In fact, it is a well known fact that money problems rank among the top three issues, along with sex and kids that cause the most arguments in a marriage. Financial infidelity, also ...
Views: 4475 - Secret Keys To Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Aleks SrbinoskiThe secret key to success is failure! It's sounds, strange, it sounds counterintuitive but it is the secret to success. Ask yourself how many times have you failed in your life? I'm sure the answer is more than you care to remember. Then think of someone you admire, a role-model who you ...
Views: 1494 - 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: 1167 - Seen Jumping from a Moving Car… - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Willie HortonWe live where others holiday (it was recently suggested to me that I’m simply say this to annoy people – but it’s relevant to what follows!) – on skis in winter, with bikes and boots in summer. And the only people who are stressed or fighting around here… are the holidaymakers! This ...
Views: 1592 - Self defense classes Assure Boost Your confidence and Increase your Power - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Cory HoflandWomen are considered weaker but in reality they are not as weak as they look. Females are born with unmatched strength and there are instances to prove this statement. A woman can do everything that a man claims to do. If you are woman and you want to discover your physical power then you ...
Views: 2532 - Self-Limiting Beliefs - Re-Writing the Narrative - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiI want to take you back to a time when you were very young. When everything you were to become and create and have in your life was all ahead. The possibilities were endless! Back then, you might not have known it, but you had everything you needed inside of you to create a wonderful, fulfilling ...
Views: 836 - 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: 1143 - Seven Deadly Sins of (Not) Listening - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Badmapriya MurugesanSeven Deadly Sins of (Not) Listening Listening well is a crucial soft skill and can help a manager get more ROI from his staff. Don't make these critical mistakes. If you recognize your own actions in any of those below, it may be time to give your own listening skills some attention. ...
Views: 1463 - Shift! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2024 from Noelle NelsonOnce upon a time, in a galaxy far far away--well, no, actually right here on Planet Earth, and not all that long ago, there was a thing called a “typewriter.” It was the precursor to our beloved computer keyboards and required no electrical energy, no wires, no plug-ins, nothing but your fingers ...
Views: 312 - SHIFTING - A SAGE MOVE - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jessi LaCostaFor years I have believed in the power of understanding self, of defining vision, mission and purpose. Those that know me hear me say over and over – Branding is about how you show up in the world, about how you demonstrate your solutions, your values and you can’t do that well if you do not ...
Views: 1291 - Simple and Some Silly Stress Elimination Strategies - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Renee BarnowDo you experience stress regularly? If so, how does the stress get in your way of being actively engaged in, focused on, and passionate about your right line? What is stress anyway? Where does stress really exist? So much has been written about stress that getting clear about stress can be ...
Views: 1910 - Simple Habits For A Healthy Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe have all heard that health is wealth. Yes, it's true also. Neither money nor fame can bring health. It has to be achieved by the individual himself during his/her lifetime. There are many aspects a person should take care to live a healthy life and it starts from early morning wake up to dawn ...
Views: 616 - Simple Life changing Tips - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam"Things do not change; we change." Henry David Thoreau Changing life is not that difficult as we think. We are always puzzled and confused about how to change our life. We try many methods. We follow many books, we get the advice of the Guru's and Guide's, we depend on mentors and at last we ...
Views: 421 - Simple Solutions to Healthy Habits . . . for Life! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt 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: 1127 - Simple Steps on How to Kick Your Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Rhod JonesDo you feel imprisoned and debilitated by your procrastination habit? Is it difficult for you to get started but easy to make excuses? If your answer to both is yes, then you must read on. For a long time I suffered from procrastination when it came to launching our online ...
Views: 1038 - Simple things that make you better - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEvery day when we are waking up we are faced with newer and newer situations in our life. We might have planned something yesterday, but today it has totally changed. New Priorities we have to consider. Our daily programs have to be changed. Our routine might have changed. But for a successful ...
Views: 450 - Simple Ways to Make Exercise a Habit - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTo live a healthy life you have to do some physical workout. By keeping your body fit and healthy you can face any challenges in life. A lot of people want to make exercise a regular part of their lives but they fail to do so. Exercising is on the top list of habits people want to follow but ...
Views: 681 - Simple Ways to Make Exercise a Habit - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTo live a healthy life you have to do some physical workout. By keeping your body fit and healthy you can face any challenges in life. A lot of people want to make exercise a regular part of their lives but they fail to do so. Exercising is on the top list of habits people want to follow but ...
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