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- Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 1244(6 votes) - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtNothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn’t consciously decide to recite so I’m going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevolent source you like to think is out ...
Views: 1243(6 votes) - A primer on how to change habits, be more productive, and improve your health - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusMost of life is done by rote. For most of us, alarm clocks buzz the same time every morning. The average grocery store stocks over 38,000 items; yet the standard shopper goes to the same store every week, usually on the same day, and chooses from the same few dozen items every outing. We ...
Views: 1242 - Judging Days - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.I always smile at people who petition eternity for justice. Not because they’re funny, but because temporally the entreaty fails. Moreover, in doing so they forget that every day decides. What doesn’t make it to court becomes our character. Yet their thinking is a remnant of North Atlantic ...
Views: 1241 - First Thought, Best Thought & Brodie’s Living Fully Life Tip - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyIt all stems from our first thought. In each and every primary impulse, resides the opportunity for discovery. These untouched seeds of thought and emotion stirring within have the power to reveal great insights, including answers to questions such as who we are as individuals, and what we have ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Over 10 Ways to Get Money for Investing—Even When You Don’t Have Any Money - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Chris WechnerHave you realized that NOW is a GREAT time to invest in real estate, but you just don’t have the money to do it? Here are several ways you can generate cash for your next investment to make sure you can cash on the great opportunity that this market is providing. One big Detroit Area ...
Views: 1239(6 votes) - Top Reasons You Need To Become More Emotionally Intelligent - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Lisa smithKnowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is a strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich" - Lao Tzu Emotional intelligence is the buzz word in the psychology, business & HR world today. The ...
Views: 1238 - 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: 1237(1 vote) - Focus on What's Working for You - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIn a perfect world we’d all be doing every single thing that we were supposed to be doing at just the right time each and every day of our lives, but we certainly are not living in that kind of a world nor will we ever. You can’t expect to be able to juggle all the pieces of the health and ...
Views: 1236 - It Doesn't Matter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt’s not about what you have done in the past, what you did last night or the night before that for that matter; it’s about right now, today, this very moment in time. Close the door on the past and open your window to the future. You are the beautiful woman who holds the key to your entire ...
Views: 1236 - Stop Procrastinating Now - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lisa WalshAccording to a recent poll 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators, does the following sound familiar: …making a decision for no valid reason to delay or not complete a task or goal you’ve committed too, and instead doing something of lesser importance,despite there being negative ...
Views: 1235 - The Positivity Process - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Maria KhalifePerhaps, by now, you already know this truth: happiness is not something you need to discover because you are already capable of it and because it is intrinsic to the essence of your being! Believe it or not, happiness is not elusive. I just requires your focusing on it for it to become ...
Views: 1233 - Happiness Is A habit - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSimply put, happiness is a habit. So can we train ourselves to be happy? According to Wray Herbert as stated in the Newsweek- “research shows that our brains have certain hardwired propensities that might be exploited. For example, our brains tend to register frequently heard facts as true, even ...
Views: 1232 - The Value in Providing Value - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreIt often appears that the term “providing value” is labeled, put in a box and placed on a shelf, when value should truly be something that encompasses the entire room. I’ll elaborate. When we provide value, it should not be limited to the goods and/or services that we provide, but rather, it ...
Views: 1231(4 votes) - Weight Loss Takes More Thank Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitMany of us are very good at trying to lose weight. We make resolutions, join gyms, exercise, follow a diet, resist sweets, research all the weigh loss tips we can find…We'll experience some weight loss, and even lose a few pounds in those first few weeks. And the next week, we'll ...
Views: 1230 - Why Successful People Sometimes Fail and common 8 traits of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebAfter 7 years and 500 interviews of successful people Richard St. John came up with a list of 8 secrets to success. In this Ted presentation Richard points out that success is not a step by step process but a continuous journey. The problem is that when we get to the top of a process we think ...
Views: 1230 - Why “Should” Thoughts Keep You Stuck: A New Year's Resolution Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinEvery January marks yet another year that we tell ourselves that it’s time to reset, refocus, and re-envision our lives the way they were “meant” to be—the way they “should” be. It’s time to get healthier, work harder (or slower), and match real life with the ideals that have thus far seemed out ...
Views: 1229 - I want it NOW! Instant gratification and how to screw up your life forever - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Tom VizziniFlashback 5 years…There I was laying on the path staring up at the sky. Just a moment before I was running. Now it felt like someone had ripped my foot off and stapled it back on. It had happened before. My right ankle would twist and there I would be staring up at the sky. Kim would joke that ...
Views: 1228(2 votes) - 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: 1228 - FEAR - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabrySo what’s been preventing me from reaching my full potential outside of procrastination? When I examined myself deeply, I have to admit, it’s FEAR! Personally, I like the acrostic that FEAR is nothing more than Flawed Element of thought Appearing to be Real It has consumed my mind far ...
Views: 1222 - Maslow for the Modern World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is becoming more and more difficult to escape. Phones follow us wherever we go, e-mails ping and blackberries call to us with abbreviations as various TV’s bark for us to “call now!”. Our garages are filled with more cars that take us to more places in less time than we somehow used to ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Top 5 Habit Tracking Resources - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2015 from Melissa PringleIf you are trying to improve yourself or achieve a goal, you will want to know these top 5 habit tracking resources. Remember it takes more then 21 days to form a habit, it takes about 6 weeks or longer to do something without thinking about it, only if it is done every day at the same ...
Views: 1222 - Break Through Unwanted Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Prasanna GunturiThere are times when life is on a roll, when everything happens effortlessly and seems to fall in place. We feel great and couldn’t have been more happier. It’s as if the planets and stars were aligned just for us. We even think we finally cracked the success formula. Isn’t life just wonderful? ...
Views: 1217 - Ten Steps for Getting Unstuck - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Leslie CottrellOne of the hardest things to do in life is get yourself unstuck. When navigating changes in our lives whether positive changes or not so positive changes we find ourselves more aware of our cyclical patterns. Going in circles is hard to change. Once those patterns develop, they quickly ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Listen To Your Life First if You Own a Business - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Helaine Iris“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - On Stage...Off Stage - You are always on stage! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisOn Stage…Off Stage Ok. It’s time for the big meeting. Straighten your tie. Check your hair. Take a deep breath. On goes the biggest smile and… “Hello there! How are you today…” And you’re off and running. Ever seen this before? Ever been this before? It’s like ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Something New - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWhenever you decide to try a fresh idea or a new-fangled way of living it instantly has the ability to stir up feelings of angst and worry. What if I can’t do it? What if I’m not successful? There’s certainly no time like the present to instill faith in yourself that you too can be a winner ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - 4 Reasons it's Okay to Ask for Help - by Submitted on May 20, 2017 from Carol EvensonThere’s a great feeling when you accomplish something on your own. After spending hours, or even years, on a difficult project, there’s this rush when you put on the finishing touches and think, “I did all of this, and I didn’t need any help!” It’s nice to feel independent and self-sufficient, ...
Views: 1211 - 6 Ways to Jump Start Your Day - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreIt’s O-dark early and the only thing worse than climbing out of bed is getting fired (and that’s debatable). Ever have one of those first morning thoughts and if yes, do you have them often? Well, do I have good news for you! This is how you can change that: 1. Upon opening your eyes or ...
Views: 1210(4 votes) - 9 Small Habits That Will Take Your Practice to the Next Level - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Jennifer PatersonPractice makes perfect, they say. This is particularly true when it comes to mastering the artistry and technical skill of a musical instrument. But not every practice regimen will help you transform into the next Chopin or Yo-Yo Ma. It takes a dash of regular routine, a serving of ...
Views: 1210 - Better SAT/ACTs = Better College Scholarships & Aid - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerWith college application season approaching for High School Seniors, and Juniors about to put the “pedal to the medal” and ramp up their college efforts, one of the areas where both should step-up their efforts is preparation for standardized tests! If you are looking for college scholarships ...
Views: 1208 - The Best Piece of Advice I Can Give You to Reduce Your Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOur era has been called the Information Age, the Technology Age, and the Digital Age. But it could also easily be called The Age of Anxiety, for anxiety is rampant and can manifest in so many ways: social anxiety, test anxiety, work anxiety, relationship anxiety, sleep anxiety, fertility anxiety ...
Views: 1207 - Changing Habits to Change Your Way of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeChanging habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back. What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Habits - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Dr. Paul D. Kai SwigartHabits, like clothing, are external to us and a product of our choices. We need to choose them carefully, and change them if necessary; to insure that they accurately reflect who we really are, the things that matter most, and the impressions we want to be remembered by. People often believe ...
Views: 1202(2 votes) - Optimize Brain Function with these Habits and Create Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from April WrightSmall Changes Ripple Outward Happiness is a choice. It can be a difficult decision to make with all the negativity in the world. It doesn’t have to feel like such a daunting option when focusing on small changes. Small changes create big leaps forward. Over time a greater sense of ...
Views: 1202(2 votes) - A Quick Breathing Break - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs you sit and read these words on the computer screen, you are instantly transported to a moment in time that is peaceful and joyous. You might already feel yourself taking a deeper breath than the one before, and you might feel yourself sitting just a bit straighter, adjusting your shoulders, ...
Views: 1199 - Willpower revisited - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenSo far there seems to be two schools regarding willpower. The first one claims that willpower is always at hand ready to be used. The second school holds the view that willpower is a limited resource and weakens over time. While the latter seems to be our day-to-day experience, the former is ...
Views: 1199 - THROUGH ALL ,BUT I'M STILL KICKING - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Sandile BhenguI like the inpirational quoute by Helen Steiner Rice which say, This too shall pass. I am the living proof of that true all the challenges that the life may bring apon you, but you and I possess the strength to succeed. From an underpriviledged area, and without resources enough to go on, and ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - What Is Your Normal? - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryDespite the dynamic nature of life, we usually develop normal routines and schedules to provide some sort of structure and guide to our daily lives. Looking back at the past several months, can you discern a "normal" pattern in your day-to-day activities? As a mom, personal development coach, ...
Views: 1198 - Bringing Attention To Your Intention - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ...
Views: 1197 - Routine Return - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowChances are just about everyone and their mother has stepped off their healthy stretch for a few days or so; take a deep breath and know that it is perfectly fine to find yourself astray once in a while and then reel yourself back in and engage yourself in the healthy habits that equate into you ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Lovely Linens - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSheets and blankets and cases, oh no; as we approach the haunted holiday now is the time to take a gander in your linen closet/drawers; is it enough to scare the pants off Martha Stewart? How are your layers upon layers of folded bed sheets looking? Are they concealed from everyone’s view for ...
Views: 1195(3 votes) - 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: 1194(1 vote) - Learn How To Stop Worrying through Good Risk Management. - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Jill PrinceLife is full of risks! If you are a worry wart, then learning how to stop worrying is simply a matter of gaining a better understanding of risk management. Effective risk management is usually thought of as a business skill, but it can be used just as effectively in your personal life. Risk ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - 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: 1192(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Teeth Clean despite a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Dixie SomersWhen you’re out and about shopping, attending classes, or heading to the office, the last thing on your mind is dental health. This is a mistake, given the relation between oral health and the rest of the body. Maintaining healthy teeth can also mean the difference between developing heart ...
Views: 1192 - Weekend Whistle - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAll too often you may find yourself really pushing the envelope and towing the line Monday through Friday only to reach the infamous time of the week known as “The Weekend.” Unfortunately, somewhere, somehow our dreams seep out of the window when the weekend rolls around and we lose sight of ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - A Restroom fit for Company - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowChances are that one of the final destinations on your cleaning schedule could potentially point to the guest bathroom. Typically this room is out of sight for the most part and when it’s out of sight it generally then refers to out of mind. Let’s shed some light on this particular room in your ...
Views: 1189 - How to Paint Clouds - Learn To Paint Them Like A Pro! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Pie chanMany people think that bringing the sky and the clouds on sketch paper is among the simplest work. Nevertheless, what seems like an easy job is actually very tricky to duplicate. The well-Paint skies can also add a unique touch to any kind of surroundings. Discover the art of Painting clouds in ...
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