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- The Importance Of Good Habits In Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe way we behave decides what our habits are, and our habits make us who we are as people and individuals. They influence and shape our life a lot more than we realize. Over time, our habits become our routine, and it shapes our daily lives. They are very strongly etched in our brains, and our ...
Views: 967 - The Missing Piece to Overeating: Why Diets Fail - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors(Excerpted from Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear Into Vibrance, Strength, and Love by Judith Orloff, MD. Three Rivers Press, 2005) As a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity that meets the eye. One big ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Compulsive Eating Can Be Triggered By Hunger - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillFeelings of hunger are triggered by hunger and readies the stomach to ingest food. You must be able to recognize if your stomach is hungry, sometimes you may confuse the feeling of hunger for thirst. Try drinking a glass of warm water next time you feel the hunger. You feel you should be full, ...
Views: 964 - Why Habits Are Important In Our Life - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamRoutines or as we say habits ought to be a part of everyone’s lifestyle. They become such a part of your daily schedule that they become who you are. Habits allow you to build environments to do everything with high efficiency. They can be extremely useful and it is perhaps impossible to run our ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Treat your small business to a make over - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxA thriving business relies on both people and systems. You’ve recently acknowledged your administrative professionals for the important role they play in your business. Now it’s time to assess the contribution that your systems have given and maybe spend time giving your systems a minor ...
Views: 957 - Create a Success Habit Set for Super Achievement - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonInspiration is that fire in your belly, which drives you to begin taking the necessary action, to allow you to realize your dreams. Developing a success habit set to sustain your daily efforts, is what will keep you going, even when that initial fire begins to wane and burn out. Dare to examine ...
Views: 954 - The secret ingredient to Success - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Jaco BeukesWhat makes successful people so successful? Talent? Hard work? Luck? Privileged circumstances…? NO! It’s their ACTIONS! What they DO consistently and repeatedly! THEIR HABITS!! There are many habits that separate successful people from the rest in their field. They have managed to develop ...
Views: 953(3 votes) - How to Make a Game? What Is Game Development? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Farzana ZamirFairly audacious heading, huh? There are a lot of articles out there that are introductions to C++ or Direct3D, or discuss the construction of a real-time strategy game. What these articles do not cover is which development methodologies you should employ in creating your game. In this Article ...
Views: 951 - Adjusting behavioral characteristics - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Derrik JarvisIt's simple, repeat this affirmation: "I will incorporate the concept of behavioral characteristics and let it simply lead me to success." The concept of behavioral characteristics will lead one to success by them understanding when to adjust, but more importantly; How?. Everyone, everyday ...
Views: 950(6 votes) - There is Good News - If You Look For It - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Mike RobbinsAs someone who is very interested in current events, sports, politics, the state of our economy and world, and more - I pay a lot of attention to the news (sometimes more than is probably healthy for me). I read newspapers, check out various news sites/blogs, watch TV, and listen to the radio. ...
Views: 949 - Feeling Tired in the Morning? Read This To Have More Energy All Day! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Katy KvalvikOne of the worst feelings is waking up in the morning, knowing you have a full day ahead, and already being exhausted. I know that I personally experienced this for years, and a lot of my clients struggle with this as well. Trust me – you are not alone. I want to share some of my top tips for ...
Views: 948 - The Virus - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It sounds awful to say this but I think yes there has. It is an awful and terrible situation and there have been many deaths, stress, upset, negative changes, worry and chaos caused by it, many have lost their jobs, many have lost their ...
Views: 947 - Build a Success Habit Set for Super Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Andrew HortonAre you patiently sitting around waiting for success to arrive on your doorstep with one huge thunderous boom and nothing has happened yet. Well as you know success seldom, if ever breaks down your door to tell you it has arrived. It is the result of clarity of thought around exactly what you ...
Views: 944 - Stop Allowing Distraction to be your Master - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Andrew HortonStop Allowing Distraction to be your Master Keynote Speakers The information overload you are pummeled with every day is the most dangerous threat to your productivity and effectiveness. The amount of information available is exploding, there are more than 2 billion emails sent every day, ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Can playing video games make you a better person? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from M Nasir AzizFor most people, playing video games is purely about entertainment. But there has been a growing number of studies that have suggested that video games could hold the key to helping individuals relax, improve sociability and even fight off some troubling afflictions. So the next time that ...
Views: 941 - General Tips For Flower Photography - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Timothy SpencerThere is nothing more bedazzling than an open field of flowers reaching out from the ground to caress the sun. As any amateur or professional photographer would claim, flowers have always been a staple subject in photography classes, being delivered by the bulk to the studio or having hobbyists ...
Views: 937 - Achieving Your Goals: Four Steps to Keep You on the Path to Success - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Janet SorrentinoIn my last Article: “Sprint Your Way to Success” we talked about how to use sprints to set and achieve your goals. Now, here are a few key tips from the Sprint methodology to help keep you focused: 1. Hold a Daily Check In with Yourself This needs to be done the first thing in the morning, ...
Views: 928(3 votes) - Political Correctness Around Body Shaming is Killing People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - 2 Options : Sit on the couch or make mistakes - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Philippe MoisanYep ! I'm serious. If you sit on the couch, you won't make mistakes. Well, sitting on the couch doing nothing is a mistake, but I won't get into that. No matter how careful you are, how much thinking you have done, how much time you put into searching for facts, you will make mistakes. ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Do You Believe In Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Carla McNeilWhen you think about doing something different, whether it be a job, business, hobby or task what is the first thought that comes up for you? When family or friends suggest going somewhere different, doing something differently than it has been done in the past – do you jump in with both feet ...
Views: 926 - Walking Your Talk - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy Jones“Walking your talk is a great way to motivate yourself. No one likes to live a lie. Be honest with yourself, and you will find the motivation to do what you advise others to do.” - Vince Poscente I think it is really important to walk your talk – in your business and in your personal life. I ...
Views: 926 - Changing Habits Is Hard! Why Bother? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Carrie GreeneA lot of the habits and practices you have today seem to be serving you. You decide to redo your bedroom. You spend weeks, even months on it. You read up on the latest decorating ideas, design the perfect layout and pick the perfect fabrics and colors. You finally commit and do it. You’re ...
Views: 925 - The D Word (Diet) is Killing You - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Lana NelsonEverywhere you look, there’s a new diet. “The Latest and Greatest” is often associated with the newest craze. Yet, dieting in the sense of what most people associate the word with, is not at all what it was initially intended to be. The word diet is one of the most misused words in our ...
Views: 925 - 8 ways to say "NO" - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Badmapriya MurugesanIt is just a two-letter word, but not a dirty one. It is the simplest thing to say, yet we hesitate to say it. The inability to say NO can cause mental stress?we do not want to do something, yet we cannot refuse, as we always want to be good. The moment I learnt to say NO I become ...
Views: 922 - The Bliss Point in Food is Incredibly Harmful to You - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Lana NelsonI’m fascinated with the relationship most people have with food. With many people it’s a love/hate situation. They love the taste of certain foods but hate the guilty feelings they get knowing these foods are not very healthy for them. They love the rush they get when they take a bite into ...
Views: 921 - 5 Simple Secrets to Builiding a Habit that Lasts - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Julie GrayWhenever I decide to introduce a new habit into my life, the doubting voice inside my head shouts, “You think you are going to be able to keep that up? Forever?!Who do you think you are– Wonder Woman?” This default response occurs whether I feel the itch to start a new yoga practice or ...
Views: 920 - Changing some of your habits will make you release non-stop pressure and tension - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaCould you suppose yourself looking younger for 6 years, free from never-ending demand and tensity?! It’s not about some rpg games that may allow you be another someone that feels better about himself, but it’s about recommendations from the dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler, author of the book The ...
Views: 920 - Difference between Habit and Behaviour - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWhat is Habit? Researchers show that our day-to-day is automated by our habits. From what we wear, to what we eat and most of our decision making is habit-driven. As a matter of fact, studies suggest that up to 45% of our daily behaviour is automatic. You can look at your morning routine as an ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - A Compilation Of Valuable Poker Tips To Play At Online Casinos - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2021 from Amit KumarFor playing online casino games, you always have a broad range of options. Will you like to play as many poker games as possible? To have this experience, be mindful that you would not be without choices. When you begin playing online poker at an online casino, you'll discover a wide variety of ...
Views: 916 - 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: 916 - The Top 7 Excuses That Are Holding Back Your Small Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Jennifer HazlettDo you have bad habits in your business? Are there things you repeatedly do just out of habit? You know you could be holding yourself back from success but you continue making excuses. I'm sure you've heard the quote by Tony Robbins, "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've ...
Views: 916 - What to do about Organizing Recycling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxIs your recycling a mess you would rather not think about? Are you bombarded with images of brown paper bags and old boxes piled in the corner of a room? Most of us know the value of recycling; what we need is a system that allows it to be a simple, nonintrusive part of our daily lives. Having ...
Views: 916 - Important soft skills that improve your remote working environment - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Derek JohnsonWith the fourth Industrial Revolution called “The Internet of Things” currently rising, it’s not a surprise that employability trends like remote working are being favoured by companies. This happens because companies are looking to integrate technology along with healthier work and business ...
Views: 911 - Transformational Income: Causes of Failure - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerYou shouldn’t let all these causes of failure discourage you. Think of it this way: they are like termites. They might be eating away at the foundations of all your efforts but once you know that they are there, you can take measures to eradicate them. With that little pep talk out of the ...
Views: 911 - Compare and Choose The Best One Software - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from Diana SChoosing the best solution is not an easy task. We research, test, and compare products for you. Just check out the lists of the best tools in every department. * 10 Best Free Antivirus Software in 2019 http://launchberg.com/top-10-best-free-antivirus-software/ *The 10 Best Free Photo ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - 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: 905 - Becoming Your Own Mood Expert - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiDo you know that, by using some easy-to-apply tools, you can have a profound positive effect on your mood? If you practice my principles consistently, you won’t believe what a game-changer they are. ALL of us experience moments of highs and lows. They’re a natural part of life. What I’m talking ...
Views: 902 - Working from Home Successfully – 10 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jane CarltonMore and more people are working from home these days. Either because they are tired of the 9-5 grind and have chosen to start a new venture, or because they have been laid off from their regular job, or just because they wish to make extra money to supplement their income. Whatever the ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - 8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Christine Reidhead8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation Feeling like you just can’t rise and climb uphill to reach your goal, or even walk at a leisurely pace along a flat path to get there? You, the college student, are embarking on a new world and have the weight of your shoulders bearing down on you. What ...
Views: 898 - To improve your life you must live in the moment. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Ray Clements“Everything is the result of something else. To have, what you have not; you must do, what you do not.”-Zor Like most of Zor’s advice, the quote mentioned above is simple enough to understand yet extremely difficult to apply. The problem lies in the basic structure of our minds, for it is ...
Views: 898 - Dear World - Why Do I Lose at Life? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Thomas HansenLosing at life is a well known discipline amongst people all over the world. This is where anyone is able to excel, by doing nothing and feeling sorry for themselves. Join the group, if you want to be a loser, or break out to become a winner. Sometimes you just need a gentle push in the right ...
Views: 897 - Four Ways To Think about Behavior - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThere are various ways to think about an individual or an animal. Most of the people judge people based on their behavior. Now, Behavior is often thought in four alternative ways per Niko Tinbergen. Back in 1963, Niko Tinbergen, who would win a Nobel Prize a decade later, wrote a classic paper ...
Views: 896 - Hobbies: Start An Art Collectible Hobby And Beautify Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Nick TanCollecting is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting things to collect are art collectibles. Many different items can be painted with artwork and become an art collectible. Hobby enthusiasts collect such things as saw blades, and wooden eggs which have had artwork painted on. People ...
Views: 895 - You’re Not Just What You Eat… You’re Also What You Drink - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Lana NelsonMost people know they need to drink more water in the summer, but amazingly, they pull back in fall and winter. This could be wreaking havoc on their health. Regardless of the season, you need to drink a minimum amount of water to sustain good, let alone great health. The question of how ...
Views: 895 - Tips On Safe Running - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Sharon Sharon SamrajPeople go for running, jogging or walking either for the purpose of exercising or for sports event. To ensure safe running and to prevent running injuries, plan the running program properly. The warm-up and stretching exercises are a must before you start running. Do the stretching exercise ...
Views: 894 - Think - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Fireflies TeamAs a very outgoing, energetic, and talkative woman, I have many times spoken out of turn, and spoken without thinking. I became very proficient in apologizing. I would keep talking until I either embarrassed my listener, or hurt the feelings of my listener. I would then lapse into, "I am so ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - 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: 886 - Why You Will Fail on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I’m going to quit eating plant based because I haven’t dropped any weight. This stuff doesn’t work,” was a comment posted on a Plant Based Eating Facebook group I’m a member of. I cringe when I see comments like this. Why? Because the person likely went into the plant-based eating protocol ...
Views: 886 - Habits of Mind - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Raven CooperWriting is a complex process that cannot be mastered at one go. Even if a person is full of ideas and fresh thoughts, writing them down in a coherent manner can turn out a grueling task. Therefore, learning how to write is a process stretched in time, and it would be naive to think that one can ...
Views: 885 - This is the Most Powerful Hijacker of Your Healing Path - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2019 from Sheryl PaulWestern culture places a premium on feelings in the form of moods. While we diminish the importance of experiencing difficult emotions like sadness, disappointment, frustration, fear and jealousy, we worship at the altar of moment-by-moment impulses. This sounds like: I don’t feel like ...
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