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- How to Build a Habit: Excerpt from The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Michael Bungay StanierThe change of behaviour at the heart of what this book is about is this: a little more asking people questions and a little less telling people what to do. But simple doesn’t mean easy, and theory’s no good if you don’t know how to put it into practice. So before we look at what to change, we ...
Views: 1973 - Learn How To Use Mind Power To Attract Success - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you wondering how to use mind power to attract success in your life? I don’t know who you are, where you come from or what you are going through, but I do know that every individual has the ability to mold his or her destiny, and the mind holds the power to do just that. Your subconscious ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1969 - Personal Growth and Habits - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Lorraine CohenJenny & Erin from: http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/09/win-a-25-gift-certificate/#comments, invited bloggers to answer these questions. How big of a role do habits play in your daily life? Do your habits typically form intentionally or unconsciously? What approaches have you found successful in ...
Views: 1962 - Think It, Feel It, Create It! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Peggy McCollThoughts are powerful. The more you examine your thoughts, the more you'll realize this is the case. Thoughts are actually a form of energy. Don't believe me? Science tells us that thinking a new thought creates a structure in your brain, a connection between neurons. With your mind, you're able ...
Views: 1957(5 votes) - ***Dressing for Success! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you noticed that when you get dressed up for a wedding or other extravagant event, that you feel like a million bucks? When we pull out our best suit and tie or our most beautiful dress, we also find that everything looks better. Instantly, we are transformed from middle-aged to ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - 22 WAYS TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jennifer Passmore1. Choose the Right Profession – So many people out there hate their jobs. Those who are miserable over their job make everyone around them miserable. Their unhappiness reflects in their work performance and in their attitude. It is very important that one try to work in a profession that makes ...
Views: 1956 - Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Tina TessinaI have before about emotional hygiene and doing the necessary maintenance on feelings as well as your physical body and household. Health reminders tell us to wash our hands frequently to prevent transmittal of diseases. Did you know you can “wash” your mood, too, and give yourself an attitude ...
Views: 1956 - 6 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooEveryone regardless of what age experiences boredom. The kids are the first usually to say the words “I’m Bored” but us adults have at one point or another in life experience it too. Have you ever wondered why you are feeling bored? It can be a feeling of laziness, or exhaustion or even a ...
Views: 1954(2 votes) - Winners Give Up: Burying Their Heads in the Sand! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Burying Their Heads in the Sand! According to the phrase-finder website, this originated from an alleged habit of ostriches during the threat of an attack. The story was first recorded by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder, who suggested that ostriches hide their heads in ...
Views: 1953 - Financial Security for Mom business owners - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2014 from Christina WeberSecular solutions for women’s economic security include: having fewer kids through birth control and abortion, offering dawn-to-dusk daycare for the ones you accidentally have, and other after-the-fact band aids to moral dilemmas like government funding for food, housing, and healthcare to ...
Views: 1952 - HOW TIME CAN MAKE OR BREAK A RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieKILLING TIME OR KILLING THE RELATIONSHIP I was once in a relationship but the person just had no time for me. All the time he would give excuses such as busy at work, got to attend weddings, got to meet up with old friends, got to meet up with his boss on a Sunday night! And the excuses went on ...
Views: 1948(7 votes) - ***Effective Strategies For Stopping Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanYou will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - Be your best, not stressed: 3 entrepreneurial communication styles - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonAs the popular saying goes, “anything worth doing is worth doing well”. This is true; however, you can do something well without needing to do it perfectly. To lead a successful and satisfying life, you need to understand the difference between “doing your best” and “striving for perfection”. ...
Views: 1943(4 votes) - Does Weight Loss Hypnosis Work? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jane Maati SmithYes, and no.... weight loss hypnosis, or self hypnosis for weight loss, will only work if: #1 the hypnotic script contains suggestions to the user for a proper, healthy diet and calorie reduction, #2 the hypnotic script encourages the user to excercise more, and #3 the user actually acts upon ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - 5 Habits That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Arina NikitinaA long time ago I read a true story about a lady, who transformed the faceless landscape of an industrial suburb into something close to a fairy tale. Just imagine 5 acres of colorful daffodils, spreading over a mountain peak and the surrounding slopes in great ribbons and swaths of deep ...
Views: 1938 - How to Get Off the Rollercoaster of Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Avil Beckford“Why do I keep on making the same mistakes over and over again? You’d think I would have learned by now,” you say to yourself. And, when you read Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, you find yourself laughing, not because the poem is funny. You are laughing at yourself because you feel a ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - 14 Things To Do Right Now To Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Holly BoydMy attitude is by habit, therefore I call it my Habitude. Holly's Habitude. Oh, and by the way, you have a Habitude too… Is it what you would choose? Is it on Purpose? Here are 14 Things To Do Today That Will Begin To Change Your Habitude Right Now 1. Write out your core values, ...
Views: 1927(5 votes) - You Cannot Not Influence - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from William G Jr CovingtonInfluence is ubiguitous and subtle. It is cyclical in that we are constantly being influenced as we influence others. In fact subtle influence is often more effective than overt attempts to change other people because it reaches people who don't have their defences up. Young people are ...
Views: 1922 - The Nine Principles of Success for the Independent Self-Employed Person - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from David SamuelThese nine principles are a basic outline that you can memorise and keep with you as a guide to how you have conducted your day. Review them at the end of the day to see if you have followed them and then try again tomorrow. 1 Do what is in front of you immediately. Take care of all ...
Views: 1918 - Freedom From Obsessive Eating - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillExtreme effort is needed to stop the unmanageable desire for food. Therefore, improve your fighting skills to overcome compulsive actions. This fight is for freedom; refuse to fail. You can feel ardent emotions and choose not to give in. Order yourself, “I refuse to quit. I will not ...
Views: 1916 - Synchronicity: Celebrating Non-traditional Addiction Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWho would have thought that my meanderings over “What is Addiction” in my last blog would lead me to an Ezine article by Melanie Solomon, July 11, 2010 and her amazing book AA-Not the Only Way — Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives–Second Edition? In it she cites many statistics ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - 10 Key Habits To Enhance All Areas In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Chris D'CruzEverywhere you go, you find articles which tells you how to improve your life, books telling you what you have not been doing for your life to be what you want it to be, and pamphlets to meetings to discuss those books, what you do not come across often is what not to do. Or what you are doing ...
Views: 1912 - College Stress-5 Ugly Studying Habits That Should be Avoided - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheTell me, as a student do you feel stressed out? Is it because you scored poor grades or you haven't read and exams are around the corner? What is the real cause of your stress? You should first realize that you don't get something for nothing. What does this mean? Frankly speaking, you won't get ...
Views: 1912(4 votes) - How to Strive for Dignity, Class and Style - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Be the Change You Want to See in Your Lifetime…” - Mariano M. Jauco _____ Increase Your Dignity and Respect I recently read a story about a person named Jim Rohn, who is probably the classiest business teacher on the planet. Jim is in his 70′s and has spoken to millions around the ...
Views: 1912 - How To Stop Gossiping - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Frank RolfeWhat the problem is: Gossiping is the bad habit of talking about people behind their back. People are naturally interested in other people (just look at the magazines for sale like People, National Enquirer, etc.), and like to talk about them. But it is a bad thing to discuss their affairs ...
Views: 1911 - 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: 1910 - ***Intention by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mindset that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to keep yourself healthy when ...
Views: 1908 - 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: 1904 - 5 Easy Yet Key Habits of Successful People - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccessful individuals purposefully develop success habits that allow them to attain the life they choose. These people are prepared to commit their time in developing these habits as they understand that they will serve to help them in achieving their goals. Highly effective and successful ...
Views: 1900 - How do you Unlock the power of Knowledge? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the phrase “knowledge is power” bandied about and have even used the phrase yourself on occasion. Well as you know, simply knowing something doesn't make anything happen. A whole lot of things we hear or read about are common knowledge, everyone knows about it. The ...
Views: 1897 - Balance Function with Intention to Clear the Clutter, Reduce Stress and Save Time - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldDefinition of clutter: Anything you own, possess, or do that does not ENHANCE your life on a regular basis. Most of us have a little clutter here or there, and well yes, some of us have more than a little. The most obvious toll lack of organization takes is the added stress on one’s life. ...
Views: 1895 - 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: 1895(1 vote) - How Cigarettes Kill - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat makes smoking dangerous? What chemicals are found in cigarettes that make smoking a deadly habit? Cigarettes are made from dried tobacco leaves that contain over 4,000 chemicals including ingredients that are added for flavor. Of that number, 60 are known carcinogens or cancer-causing ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - Tracking Options - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowAs you are fully aware being attentive and conscious of what you are digesting, how much you are digesting and your energy output are an imperative keys toward your success when traveling down your road of weight loss and weight maintenance. At any given point in your future your stellar ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Small Simple Steps Make the Biggest Difference – Create a Positive Domino Effect in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Julia JamesFeeling overwhelmed seems to be a constant in most people’s lives today. Too much work, endless to-do lists, too many demands, too many bills to pay, too much! This may lead to feeling helpless and unable to do anything. When faced with the challenge of too much, we often think that we have ...
Views: 1887(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: 1883(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Developing Successful Habits - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Rhod JonesAll high achieving, successful people possess successful habits. One of the most basic reasons why successful people are successful is because of their consistent habits and behaviors. The margin between success and failure can often be fine, but what often proves the difference is having ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Align the Mind – Gain without Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Ted Ollikkala (Spiritual Chicken)We all know the battle of the mind vs. the senses… is the tail wagging the dog or did we simply forget to hitch the mule to the cart? In a sense (pardon the pun), it's the popular theme of mind over matter – a very powerful concept akin to the word of God (logos) that created the world. Now ...
Views: 1880(3 votes) - Quick Habits to Make Your Daily Life Better - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you someone who is usually pressed for time? Do you possess the desire to live a life that is simple but includes quick, simple steps you can implement to enjoy a balanced, healthy lifestyle? You are probably aware that you have the power to be mindful and concentrate on employing positive ...
Views: 1880 - 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: 1880 - Level Four Integrity: Throw Your Hat in the Ring, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyIn the early 19th century, when boxing was quite popular, one who wished to challenge a boxer would throw his hat into the ring. This was probably necessitated by the crowds and noise at such events; you'd be missed if you simply tried to shout out a challenge or push your way through the crowd ...
Views: 1879 - ***How Our Brain Makes Us Fat (And What We Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerI wonder if you've ever woken up in the morning and been determined to start another diet (and actually stick to it this time), but a co-worker or friend offers you some muffins or other yummy treats that seem absolutely impossible for you to resist? Your good intentions seem to immediately ...
Views: 1876(2 votes) - Networking While You Eat - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennAt a late morning meeting recently with a fellow entrepreneur, as we were wrapping up I mentioned my next meeting had been postponed and asked if he had time to grab a bite to eat and he responded how lucky I was to “afford the luxury of lunch.” His comment made me realize that life and ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Hocus Pocus, Let There Be Focus - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortLife is full of roles, responsibilities and consequences; therefore, being able to stay focused is important when seeking balance in any overwhelming experiences life decides to throw at you. Success in life is nothing without being able to share it with others, and having the ability to focus ...
Views: 1863 - Don't Skip This One Thing To Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from Carrie GreeneLife as a solopreneur…in many ways the work is the easy part. You know what you’re supposed to be doing. You say that you’re working and your community understands why you’re not available. In fact there’s a certain level of “I’m doing the right thing” when you head to work. However…one ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Success Methods - Time Saving Tips - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article provides many time saving tips. One of the most persistent obstacles to personal achievement is that old bugaboo, "I never have enough time." The following insights and methods reveal how to have more time. You can review these methods and adopt the ones that seem most ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - The great legalisation debate - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAs long as there are users of dagga, there will probably be proponents of the view that it should be legalised. While it is not my aim here to further inflame an already volatile area of controversy, I want to use this article to explore some of the issues surrounding the legalisation debate, ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Cracking Down On Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, ...
Views: 1854 - Believe in yourself to Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Noah St JohnEach and every one of us yearn for something. It may be being better off financially, living a healthier life, finding one’s soul mate or just to be satisfied and happy. Now as I mention these things, let us imagine our own dreams and aspirations in life. Let us imagine what our desires are and ...
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