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- Help Break Bad Habits With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonWhat is more to the point, would you like to create good habits instead of the bad habits that you are fed up with? Habits come in many shapes and sizes. Good habits are great, whereas bad habits can cause discomfort and frustration. When thinking about habits it is important to ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - ***6 Tips on Creating a New Habit and Changing a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSometimes you may want to start a new good habit and it’s difficult to do. You want to get out of bed earlier to exercise, you want to iron your clothes while you’re watching television, you want to do homework for your class instead of watching a movie, you want to eat more vegetables and ...
Views: 8365(2 votes) - ***How Habitual Stress Affects Our Body And Effective Ways To Beat It - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerStress is an emotional and physical response to external factors, and lessening stress is the secret to a longer, healthier, life. We know that stress isn't good for us, and we know that everyone experiences stress every day, but once we're aware of how long-lasting stress impacts our physical ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - ***You Don't Have To - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Gerry SeymourI have observed a trend among those I mentor, consult with, and train. I can't say for certain if this is a growing trend, but I have observed it my entire professional life, and it has always been an obstacle to success. The problem? "I have to..." You see, most people ask what they "have ...
Views: 3635(1 vote) - 10 Effective Ways to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Nebo LukovichProcrastination is one of the most stubborn issues in people’s life. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome it. I will present here just several ways to deal with it, but they all are very effective. Here are the most recommended strategies: 1. Meditate regularly. 2. Apply mindfulness ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - 10 Knock-Out Tips for Homework Success! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." Lily Tomlin Problem solving, simply put, is the ability to ask the right questions in order to pinpoint what the true issue is. The first obvious question is whether your child is being asked to work ...
Views: 2710(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Write a Great Thank-You Note - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Tracey BennettDo you know how to write a great thank-you note? You will when you follow these ten tips. It's easy. Here's your incentive: The better you write, the more great gifts you'll get. It's the Law of Attraction in action. Be sure to use my my Secret Knock-It-Out-Of-the-Park Tip to make the giver feel ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Living Like a Millionaire - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Nigel St.HillAs a life and money management coach, over the years I have noticed some very interesting things about wealthy people. They were disciplined and determined enough to do all the right things that enabled them to accumulate their wealth and, in many cases, retire early. Financially responsible ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - 4 Tricks to Getting out of Bed when Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Stephan ToureIntroduction: Getting out of bed in the morning means starting your day off right. Waking up early allows you to take on your tasks head-on. Unless you're stuck to your bed. Spending one-third of your day sleeping is enough. Don’t get stuck in bed any longer. Many people find that ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - 5 Things You Can Do Today to Sleep Better Tonight - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Patty Tucker1) Put Sleep on Your To-Do List These days life comes at us fast. Our daily tasks are listed and leering at us from our computers and date books. Even our phones chirp and chime at us throughout the day to let us know when it's time to do this or that. Many of us are so busy we rarely ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Christa O'Leary5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays The holidays can be a hectic time of year filled with social commitments, family obligations, to-do lists that are miles long and full of unhealthy indulgences that make you feel tired and overwhelmed. Here are 5 tips to help you ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - 6 Things That Make Hardships in Life Easier - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Dixie SomersFor most of us, life can be a roller-coaster of achievements and disappointments. Just when we're sailing along smoothly, something occurs that knocks us off track. Dealing with the inevitable hardships in our lives can be challenging, to say the least. But there are a variety of coping ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - 7 Habits That Will Change Your Daily Routine - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Dana Barker DaviesRecently, I have been itching for a change and I decided I should come up with ways to make myself feel better, to achieve more, learn something new and do something for the first time. Yes, there are times like this in our lives, when we simply want to escape from the routine and feel the ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - A Fisherman's Beliefs Killed Him - Beliefs Are Real - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAfter a long day of fishing the bright sea, an Indian fisherman heads home to port. The sea with its endless potential treated him very well today and he was sure to gain huge reward after selling his catch. The fishing market had been bustling as of recent and the demand for the fisherman’s ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - A Potential Obstacle Called Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Eric JohnsonSometimes it is best not to think. Thinking is great, necessary and a basic function. God knows some people need to try it more often. However, there is a time not to think, but rather to act. Thinking can… * anticipate obstacles * prioritize actions * solve some problems in ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Are you Change Resistant? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceAs a business coach I often come across people who are “stuck”, for whatever reason, and resisting change with every fibre of their being. Even when they know that things have moved on and markets have changed, they stubbornly refuse to change they way they have always done it. One easy way ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Are you choking on the dust of your own regret - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you choking on the dust of your own regret, for all the great opportunities you have squandered over the years? Is this attitude or philosophy serving you in any positive way? Can you see how living in the past, focused on what might have been, complaining about all the challenges that have ...
Views: 2386(1 vote) - Are You Effectively Managing All Of Your Personal Account Information? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonAre you one of those people who know precisely how many accounts you have with different companies and institutions? Do you have all of the details for each account duly noted and recorded in some organized fashion? If you are and if you do, you are likely in the minority. For purposes of ...
Views: 2449(2 votes) - Are you Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from cedric riceNow in this article I will really put myself on the line because I am terribly guilty of being resistant to change. Change isn’t always good but it is good most of the time. I like to feel like I have mastered my daily routine which is the exact cause of my problem. We like routine because it ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Are your Habits Shackling your success? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Andrew HortonEverything you learn, you either learn from observation, imitation or repetition. This learning, over time gets converted into your habits, which either serve you or keep you trapped in a life of mediocrity. Your habit set, starts to develop, from offhand remarks, fleeting ideas and vague ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - AWAKENING COUNSEL: HOW TO ALLEVIATE ANXIETY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim Wawro“The disappointments hardest to bear are those which never come.” ~ Urantia Book Why do we get paid for the job we do? Because we routinely solve whatever problems are presented in our work. But, in addition to the problems we solve in our work, life daily presents us with personal problems. ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Awareness - 1st Step to Success - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Senol ASANPicture this: it is already evening and you prepare to go to bed. You feel tired and you are just waiting to hit the pillow. Just before going into the restful sleep you think about the day and you realize that you have almost no recollection about what you did. You vaguely remember that you ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - Bad Career Habits - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanFix 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: 1115(1 vote) - Bad fitness habits people fall for in their 20s, unintentionally - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Jaclyn TengIndividuals in their twenties generally develop some seriously bad habits intentionally or unintentionally and that somehow hinder the fitness progress. According to the data, the people in their 20’s have a higher ratio of developing such activities as it is considered as one of the dilemmatic ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - Can Your Mind Shape Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jake RhodesWe’ve all done it. We’ve all decided that *now* is the time to begin an exercise program. How long does it typically last though? A week, a month…occasionally a little longer. Why does this happen? You start working out with the intention of remaining dedicated and sticking with it, yet soon ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Committing To Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONBy Jodi Nicholson Success starts with desire, perpetuates through a positive attitude and belief, and is achieved by commitment to excellence and perseverance. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather ...
Views: 4398(1 vote) - Considerations Before Using Food To Cope - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Michelle MorandDo you have times when you feel unsettled or anxious and rely on food to calm you down? Do you focus on what you can eat rather than on the actual problem at hand? Here are a few thoughts on natural eating to concentrate on when you are about to overeat because of your emotions: Eat when ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Creating a Success Habit Set for Long Term Sustainable Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Andrew HortonCreating a Success Habit Set for Long Term Sustainable Success Long term sustainable Success is all about having a system that you apply in your life over time, until this new system for success becomes your new success habit set. Everyone that makes achieving their goals look simple and seems ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Discover your Mission and Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Andrew HortonI often wrestle with the concept of what the mission and purpose of our lives actually is. Of the many different ideas I have discovered, the one that rings true with me, is the ability and willingness to live our full potential. Every virtue, treasure and reward in life is dependent on us ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - DO BOOKS HAVE A FUTURE? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieREAL REALITY I like teaching IELTS (International English Language Testing System) because we deal with current events and practical issues. I also like it because it is a test of English where every aspect of life is analyzed from the point of view of past, present and future. This is a ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - Do You Allow Yourself To Succeed? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Robert DarbyGot Recognition? It is surprising just how many people simply don't recognize their own successes. I know this sounds funny, but think about it, do you always acknowledge your accomplishments? And just how important is this? And what is it saying about us if we don't give ourselves our props? ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Do You Have a Victim Mindset? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Sarah DarenIf you’re like most people, then you probably feel like coming home and venting to a friend or family member when you’ve had a tough day. Most people like to talk about their problems from time to time, to work through them and get sympathy from loved ones. That’s normal! There’s a big ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs: Motivated Procrastinators? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIt may sound like an oxymoron, but entrepreneurs can be the best at two things: procrastination and motivation! Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs for the simple reasons they are passionate about what they are doing, get a thrill or high from stepping out into the unknown, have a higher level of ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - False Pride and Other Notions - A Way Out - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAt a young very young age our minds are fed with notions like "take pride in the work you do" or "be proud of yourself", but do we value the consequences of holding this lens on the world? I remember hearing voices from teachers and coaches telling me to "hold your head up to the world and take ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Feeling Stuck? 3 Ways Positivity Will Help You Create Success - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re in a job you hate, in relationships that aren’t serving you, or in a cycle of unhealthy behavior. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone! Many people have reached out to me looking for a career coach, because they feel ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Focus Your Energy on the Positive and What is Possible - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen faced with any obstacle, change, challenge or roadblock, examine them just long enough to uncover the difficulty they present and immediately change your focus to look for what you can do to overcome them, prevail and turn them into opportunities. All challenges you encounter are ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - For it is Easier to Save than Delete: 5 Ways to Help You Hit the Delete Button - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Nick GrimshaweThe other day I sat at my desk at work looking at all the files saved on my desktop and realized that finding the time to delete files that no longer served any purpose would take some dedicated time and effort on my part. Meanwhile saving files is a snap. Just click save, and voila, another ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - For Parents:Tips and Info to Help Your Child Do Great At School - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Christine TopjianTips 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: 1094(1 vote) - Games Procrastinators Play - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Gloria ArensonDoris was so fed up with her messy desk that she finally sought my help. No matter how many times she promised herself that she would clean it up and clean it out she found lots of other things that came first. “It’s not a big desk. I should be able to finish the job in a few hours,” she whined. ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Gentle Persistence - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaHave you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, "Asking for What You Want," I explained how to ask cleanly and ...
Views: 2609(1 vote) - Good Habits To Help You Grow - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alexandria JoySo you’ve decided to take the plunge and start your own business. You’ve got stars in your eyes and grand visions of working in your jeans, having the time and flexibility to “do lunch” with friends and pick up the kids each day from school. SOUNDS APPEALING, DOESN’T IT? The reality, ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Green is Good for You! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoA client of mine called me today. She has been taking spirulina capsules in place of a multi as I suggest. She noticed when she ran out of them, not only did she have less energy, but she began craving sugar. Now that may just be how it affects her, but I thought it was very interesting. ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Gutters - How to Choose Your Gutter Contractor & Gutter Installer - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from anupam YadavAre 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: 1073(1 vote) - Habits to Adopt Towards Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Joshua Nyamache"Everyone wants to feel like a "winner." And feeling like a winner requires that you win. You get the feeling of the winner by completing a task 100%. When you do this repeatedly, eventually you develop the habit of completing the tasks that you begin. When this habit of task completion locks ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - How comfortable are you feeling, locked in your comfort zone? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Andrew HortonIs the familiarity of your current circumstances keeping you trapped in an uncomfortable place, where you do not like where you are, but the thought of taking the action necessary to change things is really daunting? Your days seem to blend, one into another, where what you do every day makes ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - How Much Time Do You Spend Looking For Lost Possessions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesWhy Is It Important To Keep Good Order? What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you wake up in the morning? Coffee? Maybe yes, but also I am sure that you start to remember little by little all the things that you have to do today – child care, work, housekeeping chores, ...
Views: 9658(1 vote) - How Organizing Your Office Closet Can Make You More Productive - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxHome offices that don’t use their space effectively can become cluttered and unruly. That is why finding space for your home filing systems is so crucial. Many times home offices are smaller rooms, this makes it important to use every inch of available space efficiently including the closet. ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Csilla MoffatWhat is Happiness? The dictionary gives us a definition with synonyms, almost too many of them but in a nutshell all the words represent a good feeling and feeling good is the natural quest in life. But how to arrive there or better still how to be in that state of feeling good, more or less ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - How to beat procrastination? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporHow to stop being blunt under the pressure of problems? LANGOLIERS OF OUR PSYCHE In Stephen King's story, Langoliers are strange time-eating creatures. But they lived not only in the head of the genius writer. They live in the psyche of each of us, and skillfully controlling our behavior, ...
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