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Back pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used.
We have become a society that drives around in cars – to the shops, to ... Views: 2702
Have a sense of wonder
When was the last time you glazed with wonder and amazement at the vast starlit sky, or lay on the daisy-laden grass and felt fresh air nourish your soul?
As we grow older, our busy lives can consume us and we forget to have a sense of wonder. Today, act like a child and ... Views: 1607
Are you taking life too seriously?
Did you know as we age we are less inclined to see the funny side of life? New research shows that children laugh on average 400 times a day, compared to 28% of UK adults, who don’t laugh for up to a week at a time!
Why have we all stopped ... Views: 3273
Does it ever seem to you as if it’s harder and harder to make new friends? Sometimes it’s our imagination, but sometimes it’s actually true.
When we’re young, we’re surrounded with lots of other people who are the same age as we are, and who are going through the same things we are going ... Views: 2260
Last night I got the chance to relax on a beautiful backyard porch home to a number of potted tomato plants, herbs and ivy – even the occasional rabbit. Trees and singing birds surround its high walls - it is a little haven of nature in the middle of the city.
Being from the country, I ... Views: 978
Goal Setting Can Make Your Dreams Come True
We've all heard about goal setting and know that it is something we 'should' do. How many of us are actually doing it? Procrastination can be my worst enemy – how about you? But when it comes to goal setting, can we really afford to procrastinate? ... Views: 2193
Give to yourself! I know that may sound selfish, but there is much confusion in the world about giving and receiving. The Bible says "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35.
This Scripture is true and we need to follow it. But a person needs to give to themselves as well. For ... Views: 1460
Did you know that God created for you a specific purpose, a specific plan? I bet you didn’t know that if you got your life in order and in line with God, that He will show you the career path He planned for you. Sound too unbelievable? It’s not. God is the creator of all things, the creator of ... Views: 1521
The following article by Siobhan Sims was published
in The Kilkenny People 15 February 2008.
I OFTEN have people ask me should they stay in their jobs for money or should they follow their heart and possibly take a job which may leave them happy but broke. I always tell these people to go ... Views: 1202
Last week my left ear got plugged up and it was difficult for me to hear out of it for about 48 hours. It was scary and challenging. Thankfully everything was okay, it's all clear now, and I'm able to hear just fine out of both ears.
Having this happen was yet another example of how easy it ... Views: 2654
From the time that we are born, we are taught to DO things! Every time we accomplish something we are rewarded, which gives us such accomplishment that we choose to pursue more opportunities to DO things so that we can be rewarded again! Education and work is also designed to further entrench ... Views: 1756
If you are willing to save your environment from getting more and more polluted then you must understand the importance of eco-friendly environment. With eco-friendly environment, you can breathe in cleaner and healthier air, which is going to protect your health from harmful chemicals and ... Views: 747
In today’s society, we tend to be jack-of-all-trades. Gone are the days where the man of the house worked while the woman tended to the children and the household. While this may still be the case in a few households, it is not typically the norm anymore.
Having a career is usually necessary ... Views: 1162
People often come to me with problems of motivation. It is what make s us do things we want to do and things we don't. Motivation makes us climb mountains and lack of it, leaves us with regret in later life. So how do you find your motivation?
Here are three tips to help you get motivation back ... Views: 2157
We live in a world of distractions. All day, every day we are bombarded with opportunities to be distracted. And, as I've recently noticed about myself, many of us choose (whether we're conscious of it or not) to distract ourselves on purpose and to escape from life in various ways.
Given ... Views: 1794
I called my Nanna today. It’s the first time I’ve talked with her in months and the only time in years I’ve called her voluntarily. That is, usually my Mom waits until I’m visiting her, then she dials Nanna up and hands me the phone.
Actually, today was only semi-voluntarily since my Mom ... Views: 1038
Procrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind.
Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that ... Views: 1827
Most people ask themselves why is wellness so important. After all, they are alive, aren't they? Well, wellness does not mean only staying alive. It is also important for your efficiency, whether you are working or you are practicing a sport. It is pretty simple: if you are not feeling great at ... Views: 704
We all know techniques on how to lose weight and what we need to do, but why then do so many of us struggle with our healthy eating and lifestyle goals? Our eating patterns are highly engrained behaviours that have subconscious and automatic drivers. To alter these behaviour patterns is ... Views: 1262
“Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.” ~Brian Tracy
It was the spring of 1950. Author Ray Bradbury was living in a modest home in Venice, Calif., with his wife and children. He wanted ... Views: 1348
We live in a fast paced world particularly in the western hemisphere. There is a song, “I’m in a Hurry” by Alabama that aptly describes many of our lives:
“I'm in a hurry to get things done
Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die
But I'm in a hurry and ... Views: 1855
What exactly is the truth about being an entrepreneur? It boils down to your own perception of what you feel it should mean to you. To me, being an entrepreneur means empowering others by sharing my gifts and experiences and living my life to the fullest. When I decided to travel the path of the ... Views: 1487
There are many advantages to maintaining a To-Do list, do you keep one?
A to-do list is one of the more important elements to a successful life: duties are noted to help with your memory, and tasks are collected in one place for easy reference.
To-Do lists have many advantages to help you ... Views: 1296
How Can Playing and Having Fun Boost Productivity?
This weekend I can proudly say that I added a new member to my family. Yes, that's right, her name is Zoe, a 7 week old Yorkshire Terrier with lots of spunk, and she is the newest member of my family. Boy, oh boy, can this puppy play!
It ... Views: 1239
Does it? After traveling to a small farming community, I witnessed the value and power of the barter system. The exchange of physical goods and services are keeping a small town moving forward. Which made me think of all the clothes, extra computers, and unopened boxes that are collecting dust ... Views: 1335
We moms are all supermoms considering what we do on a daily basis. Between getting the kids ready for school, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, being a chauffeur, running our own businesses and managing the home it would be hard to imagine seeing the world run smoothly without good ... Views: 773
The only thing that is constant is change - We’ve all heard that saying at one time or another, and are very aware at how resistant we are to change. But an even more interesting question is: How much time do we spend on our reasons for the change, and getting resources to adapt and “power up” ... Views: 1166
“We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death without being too badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.” Bob Proctor
Which way do you lead your life? Are you tiptoeing or go forward ... Views: 1423
A few weeks ago while I was on a run, the saying "keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground" popped into my head. I'm not sure why I thought of this, but once I did I couldn't get it out of my mind. And while I've heard this saying many times (and actually have always thought it ... Views: 2268
Many studies report the success of acupuncture and herbal therapy in conjunction with pain and symptom management for cancer.
This is mostly used to ease the negative effects during radiation, or chemotherapy.
Tongue ulcers, and mouth sores, peeling skin, rashes, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, ... Views: 1986
Remember the last time a long-term employee left your organization? Remember all the valuable things he/she could do that weren’t required in their job specification? The unofficial event organizer, counselor, mediator, computer whizz, to name just a few. Sometimes the person is remembered more ... Views: 1108
Exercise and Weight Loss
To lose one pound, you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities. This obviously depends on your weight at the moment, and other factors which contribute towards your BMR, Basic Metabolic Rate which is the ... Views: 1628
Ah, Spring! Time for renewal, regrowth, ReCareer. ReCareer? What’s that about? ReCareering is about finding authentic work in the second half of life. I decided to learn more about the process of recareering recently with Richard P. Johnson PhD, author of ReCareer, Finding Your Authentic ... Views: 1877
1. Opt out of distractions to allow time for focused thinking:
- Turn off e-mail indicator on your task bar and send calls to voicemail
- Set Blackberry alarm (for how long you can work) and then hide in drawer
- Close your door or hang a picture of a closed door on your cubicle wall ... Views: 986
Do you think stress can kill us? Well, according to a research, the answer is a big YES. Unfortunately, it's a part of our lives and something that can't be avoided. In this article, we're going to cover some causes of it, how you will know if you're under it and and how could you manage ... Views: 749
How long have you gone out of your working environment? And when was your last vacation? Aside from the money you earned from your hard work and efforts, what did you get out of it? Well, I am afraid that you would be alarmed after reading through the succeeding paragraphs and suddenly take some ... Views: 887
Why is it your web site is only seeing a couple of hundred visits if that? One of the big challenges of internet marketing is how to get relevant traffic and how to get enough of it to make your There’s well over 20 billion searches made on the major search engines each month. online business ... Views: 1304
We live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity. Also, we are always looking for more time–most of us ... Views: 975
People who are overweight are not overweight for the same reasons. These reasons include metabolic process problems, voracious appetites or a few people eat incessantly when they get bored. Whatever the reasons, there will be varying needs for herbal weight loss pills.
Evaluating your eating ... Views: 684
Part 2 – All Engines “GO”
In our previous article (http://begintoshift.com/wp/?p=600) we discussed the first four steps in our two-part series on “8 Steps to SUCCESS by Taking Charge of Your Life.” In the following segment, we’ll go through the final four steps that will help you “take off” ... Views: 1111
"When I am traveling in a carriage, or walking after a good meal, or during the night when I cannot sleep;
it is on such occasions that ideas flow best and most abundantly."
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Prolific Classical composer.
Like the circles or round-abouts in France, ... Views: 925
Do you get up from bed each morning with dread and anxiety about what faces you at work?
• Do you feel like you have to make “through” each day?
• Are you completely exhausted by the time you get home each night?
• Do you see life as a merry go round over which you have no control? ... Views: 18931
How often do you find yourself feeling rushed, pressed for time, hurried, stressed, or overwhelmed? For many of us, myself included, these feelings are all too common, especially these days. While feeling as though we don't have enough time or that our lives are overwhelming is not a new ... Views: 2372
What does it feel like to be completely free? Free from fear, free from worry and stress? Are you in the flow of your life, enjoying the natural unfolding of events or is your time and energy tied up in dealing with challenge? If an opportunity were to present itself right now that would enable ... Views: 1215
Are you at Risk of Career Burnout?
Career burnout or job burnout syndrome is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to demanding, stressful, and pressure filled work situations. Burnout is the cumulative result of persistent stress at work.
What ... Views: 2403
You gain many benefits from having a healthy work life balance. It enables you to experience personal satisfaction and professional fulfillment. It also makes you more confident and effective at work.
Let’s explore all the benefits you can gain from having a healthy work life balance. ... Views: 10953
Feng Shui is a great tool to use for decorating ideas. Not only can you learn what colors work together, but you can also learn how their energies will help your life. With Feng Shui, you can easily color in your living room in a positive way. Whether you want to add luck to your life or you ... Views: 1647
So much of our day is spent thinking about what we want to do, be or have. When was the last time you actually thought about what was going right and how well you were doing something? Maybe it's time you start..
Today I woke up exhausted. I have been going, going, going, with work for months ... Views: 1369
Life Coaching! Who needs it!
By Carol Page – Personal Life Coach
Some time ago I was talking to a friend at a party about what I do.
“I’m a Personal Life Coach” I said.
“Life Coach!” she echoed in disbelief. ... Views: 1397
If you find that you are on your way to burnout or already suffering from burnout symptoms, there are things you can do to work against it. One of the most effective things you can do to fight burnout is to create fulfillment at work. This has a very large effect on you because we spend many ... Views: 6421