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- 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: 855 - 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: 831 - Single Moms Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI went to my niece's first birthday party on Saturday. I was looking so forward to it. I can't believe it's already been a year for them. I remember getting the call that my sister-in-law was in labor, driving up to the hospital, and being in the waiting room... EAGER. Eager to make sure they ...
Views: 1402 - Six Habits to Cultivate Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Beth LevinePeople are happiness seekers. We want to be happy and yet happiness eludes many of us. We say to ourselves, “I’ll be happy if I get that new car” or “I’ll be happy when I re-do the kitchen.” While these new things will increase our happiness for a time, their novelty wears off and we go back ...
Views: 1691 - Six Key Areas for Success - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLooking back at last year, I am reflecting on those things that have been helpful for me to achieve success, meet and exceed my goals. I came up with the following six key areas in my life and I would love to hear from you about the things that have been most helpful for your development, ...
Views: 1762 - Sleeping in Your Bed is Good for your Health - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Jermaine SibandaIt is important to own a quality bed. It is arguably the most essential furniture that an individual requires and one cannot do without it. A human beings’ physical, mental and emotional health is affected by the amount of sleep that they get. Gone are the days of long ago when society ...
Views: 822 - Sleep…It’s Overrated! Or Is It? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganSleep is one of the most important (and easy) things that we can do to keep our bodies healthy, yet in this ever increasingly busy, crazy world that we are a part of, we seldom get enough. Sleep is so central to our health and well-being that an inadequate amount can put us at greater risk ...
Views: 1339 - Small Daily Disciplines Lead To Super Achievement - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonThis article seeks to discover the reason why some people commit to their dreams and carry out the daily disciplines necessary to ensure their success and others do nothing and just continue to travel on their path to mediocrity? I believe the answer is not that complicated or difficult to ...
Views: 1640 - Small makeover to your life brings big changes - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaThere are days when you think that you can do anything you want, you wake up so productive and you simply feel happy and confident, without any particular reason. You feel the energy in every little piece of your body and you think that you can change the world, or at least commit with easiness ...
Views: 1092 - Small Room Decorating Tips - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Janice WeeIs your room cramped? If you feel claustrophobic, or if it is basically too small for your liking, the first thing you might want to look at are your living habits? Are papers lying around? Are the table tops piled high with miscellaneous clutter? The first thing you should do in a cramped ...
Views: 1132 - Small Room Decorating Tips - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Janice WeeIs your room cramped? If you feel claustrophobic, or if it is basically too small for your liking, the first thing you might want to look at are your living habits? Are papers lying around? Are the table tops piled high with miscellaneous clutter? The first thing you should do in a cramped ...
Views: 1896 - SMILE! You’ll Live Longer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2025 from Noelle NelsonI don’t think my ballroom instructor/dance partner was concerned with my longevity when he barked “You gotta smile!” at me as we practiced for an upcoming competition. I’m like “Really? Besides remembering my patterns, keeping my upper body lifted, my feet grounded, my legs long, my head up and ...
Views: 216 - Smoking Scenes on TV Could Mislead Minors - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Donna MartinSmoking is commonly depicted on films and TV and could mislead young people into associating the habit with Glamour, according to supporters of tobacco control. While smoking scenes on TV did not constitute outright tobacco advertisements, they could easily mislead adolescents and leave them ...
Views: 1476 - Snakes don't like Altitude - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from cedric riceI don’t know how true that this saying is but I have heard that snakes can’t stand altitude. They story goes that a pilot was flying a plane only to discover that it was filled with rattlesnakes after he had taken off. When he called the control tower his instructions were to go higher because ...
Views: 6713 - Some bad habits of Young Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe all know that, habits and behaviors form the fundamental basis of our daily lifestyle and routine. When we do something repeatedly it becomes our habit. Habits have got great implications in the quality and quantity of our life. Refined and good habits definitely lead to better outcomes in ...
Views: 544 - Some Habits That We Should Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamNot all human beings can perform all their duties well planned and be productive or 24×7. Everyone once in a day will face difficulty doing their duty accurately. Unproductive habits are common and it occurs normally. But the real success lies behind controlling these unproductive habits. ...
Views: 704 - Some of the ways to make yourself a best person no matter what people will believe in you - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Amit KumarNo matter what people believe you are you can exceed their expectations and emerge a winner. Always be positive and look at the glass half full and then success will become your second nature. These are some ways in which you can become the best person even if others do not believe in you: ...
Views: 787 - Some simple habits that will change your life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamIt is worth to go through the following quote by Keri Russell, “Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever”. Do you know that our habits constitute about 40 to 50 percent of our total behavior pattern? When habits are repeated, it becomes a behaviour. There are ...
Views: 507 - Start By Figuring Out What You Want Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Christine TopjianPeople are always looking for things to make their lives better because people genuinely want to be genuinely happy! So when I'm asked (fairly regularly) by clients, students, and everyone in between what are the best ways to figure out what it is that you actually want, this answer generally ...
Views: 1286 - Start Now to Change Your Bad Relationship Habits - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsHabits. We've all got them. Some of our habitual ways are beneficial and others can limit or even harm us. Couples can also fall into habits or tendencies in their relationship. It might be the assumptions you each tend to make about one another. It could be the habitual ways you two usually ...
Views: 5889 - Start Your Day on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Willie HortonHow did you start your day today? When you leaped – or dragged yourself – out of bed, were you ready and alert for all the wonderful opportunities that today will offer, or did you slouch, on automatic pilot, to the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an ...
Views: 2974 - Staying Motivated in Your Space - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI write a lot about motivation because its something I’m always struggling to capture and hang onto myself; and its elusive nature interests me. I’ve talked about various ways of looking at and trying to capture motivation; and some work better than others at different times in different ...
Views: 1534 - Stop Endless Mental Chatter - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Allison O'NeillEvery thought that goes through your mind during your waking hours is impacting your life. Life becomes much more peaceful when you realise your mental chatter doesn’t need to express an opinion about everything, have ideas about everything and comment about everything. If you pass a comment ...
Views: 3290 - 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: 1230 - Stop Shifting Gears and Stay Focused - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffResearch shows that a three second distraction doubles errors and a four-and-a-half second interruption triples errors. Are numerous daily distractions wreaking havoc on your productivity and efficiency? When was the last time you placed a “do not disturb” sign on your door? If the answer ...
Views: 1564 - Stuck in the Cycle of the System - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectAnything is possible. I know, I know, I need to stop using lame opening sentences in the beginning of these articles. But seriously, anything is possible! The Law of Vibrations and Attractions says that whatever you constantly think about will turn into a reality. Because your thoughts ...
Views: 1260 - Success? Don't Drink Your Blue Moon When "Blue" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Becky HarmonIn my more than 20 years experience of working with spiritual and marketplace leaders, I have seen three reasons why Christians and specifically top performers sabotage themselves with food or alcohol, whether they are 25 or 65. This produces an ability to stay focused internally and also ...
Views: 1402 - Sugar Cravings Be Gone… Not So Fast - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Lana NelsonI have a confession to make. Not many people know this about me, but I am a data geek. There, I’ve said it. I’m a data geek. Ahhhh, that felt good to get that out. My primary focus with gathering and analyzing data has to do with food, health and nutrition and energy. Recently, I read ...
Views: 911 - Sugar, Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Coach Jenna NoceraThe concept of food as an addiction is, finally, gaining more recognition in the mainstream media! Earlier this month, 60 Minutes featured a long segment on sugar toxicity. Prominent doctors and scientists explained how the human body reacts to sugar intake. Insulin spikes, the liver works ...
Views: 1623 - Sure Ways For Developing The Habit Of Mental Strength - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamMental toughness is a critical ingredient to happiness and a healthy lifestyle. However, it is hardly discussed or given importance. Mental toughness is required for holding on to things when everything seems to be lost. Mental toughness is important for overcoming the different challenges of ...
Views: 805 - Swift Decision-Making for Busy Business Owners - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Kate McNultyWhenever a warrior decides to do something, he must go all the way, but he must take responsibility for what he does. No matter what he does, he must know first why he is doing it, and then he must proceed with his actions without having doubts or remorse about them. - Carlos ...
Views: 1867 - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1523 - Take 100% responsibility for your life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"You must take personal responsibility. You can notice the circumstances, the seasons nor the wind does change, only you yourself can change "~ Jim Rohn The most widespread myth in modern times is that we firmly believe that we have a right to a great life - that somehow, somewhere, someone ...
Views: 4966 - Take Care to Not Lose Focus - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Charmaine HammondSelf-care on a daily basis is essential to being able to cope with change, especially in the work place. There are strategies that we can do every day to ensure that we have the energy and the resources to cope with what comes our way. The first one is ensuring that we are eating healthily. ...
Views: 1706 - Take Responsibility for Your Life..... - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Dan RobeyPerhaps the most important decision any person can make is the decision to take personal responsibility for their life. What does that mean? Let me give you some examples: I cannot tell you how many times I have listened to people complain about how they are always getting sick. As they ...
Views: 1477 - Taking Action When You Recognize Your Triggers For Depression Episodes - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonFor those dealing with chronic depression, something that is not well understood is the fact that the depression is both: Not a constant issue. Can be brought on by various triggers. Aside from the chemical and genetic components that are out of your control, you can learn ...
Views: 1894 - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1365 - Taking Steps Towards Making and Breaking Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from CJ MosesWe all have habits, some good and some not so good. These are behaviors that we’ve learned, and that occur almost automatically. And most of us have a habit we’d like to break, or one we’d like to develop. For most people, it takes about four weeks, maybe less in some cases, for a new ...
Views: 1255 - Taming The Feasting Frenzy: Losing weight without losing your mind. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHow would you like to feel great on January 1st because you were able to maintain your weight (or even lose a few pounds) over the holidays? Wouldn't it feel terrific to feel that good about yourself? Perhaps you'll even be the envy of your friends who weren't able to make it through the ...
Views: 1451 - Teaching Children Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Teaching children how to set boundaries helps with both peer pressure and time management.” ~ Patricia L. Perry As children develop, they learn that each day has a structure. Developing a sense of time can help them understand what to expect, to know when to move to another activity, and to ...
Views: 1270 - Teaching Children to Make Good Choices - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Maria KhalifeLeadership demands that we make tough choices. ~ Alan Autry We have exercised the right to choose for many, many years. If you reminisce backwards, you’ll recognize at just how early of an age you were making choices. We become wiser in making choices as we mature, oftentimes because we ...
Views: 1591 - Techniques for Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from cedric riceI really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ...
Views: 1423 - Teenage Addictions to Alcohol and Drugs Equals to Bad Habits - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheHave you ever wondered if teenage addiction to alcohol and drugs equal to bad habit? Yes, it is a bad habit that is not only endangering their physical health but also their mental health. Nations are losing man power as a result of illness and death related to alcohol and hard drug addictions. ...
Views: 2528 - Television Is A Thief - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from David Oswald www.theoutsourceking.com“Cause Life is So Brief and Time is a Thief” – Rod Stewart from the song, “Young Turks” I had the great fortune of deciding to no longer watch television about two years ago. I was going through a time in my life where I was taking a very deep look at what it would take for me to go to a ...
Views: 1567 - Ten Easy Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Deborah ZechiniTEN EASY-TO-DO ORGANIZING TIPS Organizing your life and creating habits doesn't have to be a major overhaul, it can be simple steps that you perform everyday that can make a difference. Here are a few of my favorites that help to make my life easier: 1. Every time you fill your car up ...
Views: 2253 - Ten Personal Habits That We Should Have - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTo be successful in life, we have to work hard and adopt a lot of positive routines and habits. These positive and good habits make us who we are as individuals. They define how we behave and create our attitude. By adopting some personal habits, we can create an optimistic approach to life. It ...
Views: 668 - Ten Steps To Develop New Habits - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Marelisa FabregaThe famous Greek philosopher Aristotle taught the following about habits: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." The actions we carry out repeatedly form our habits, and then our habits create our lives. If you put in the effort to create good habits, ...
Views: 6140 - Ten Things To Do Instead of Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhile we all reach for food for many different reasons, there are big consequences associated with binge eating. Various health problems and obesity are just a few bad things that can happen to a person that binges regularly. Below are some suggestions of what you can do the next time you ...
Views: 5581 - Terrorized By Your Fears? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jenenne R. MacklinIn my earlier years, I lived in fear of debt collectors. I hadn’t managed my money or credit well. Instead of recognizing it as an exchange between me and the card company based on trust and respect, I thought of it more as being able to buy whatever I wanted while paying a small amount. ...
Views: 2198 - The 7 1/2 Habits Of Highly Humorous People. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from David Jacobson½. The half habit: This is a half habit because you don’t need the whole habit in order for it to be effective. It is the most difficult habit to maintain. This is the habit of changing your thoughts. Mastering your thoughts is a constant struggle, if you master them half the time, ...
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