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Issue # 490, Week of January
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Publisher: David Riklan -
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In this issue:
-- Quotes of the Week
-- Personal Growth Products and Services
-- Article: What Is Your Story? - By Debra Berndt, CHt
-- Article: Enjoy Life More -- Starting Today: Three tips for clearing your
schedule and creating time for what you want - By Judy Pace Christie
-- Book Review: Remarkable Leadership: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One
Skill at a Time - By Kevin Eikenberry
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
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When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain. - Mark Twain,
1835-1910, American Writer and Humorist
One may sometimes tell a lie, but the grimace that accompanies it tells the
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Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller,
1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer
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*** Article: What Is Your Story? - By Debra Berndt, CHt ***
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I hear many stories throughout the day. My clients tell me stories of their
childhood, recent break-up, new love interest, or the latest tragedy in
their lives. We are surrounded by gossip and tales from our family, friends,
and even the media. The stories we share are simply an opinion based on past
subconscious programs, but usually perceived as conclusive fact. If we are
not careful, they will define us. Describing ourselves through a life
situation or by what others think about us can become a dangerous trap that
we cannot escape.
Our stories also describe how we see ourselves by social status or
occupation. We even make statements about our physical or emotional
conditions such as "I am a cancer survivor," "I am depressed" "I am shy," or
"I am fat." When we limit ourselves by our stories, we do not have the
freedom to be anything else.
In order to find our true selves, we have to look beyond our story. Stating
that we are married, single, or childless is a temporary condition because
our title changes throughout our life. One day I drove to work as a
Marketing Director and two hours later, I found myself laid off, and my
title vanished. These temporary life situations can never define us. We look
in the mirror and see who we think we are, identifying the person in the
reflection as "me." When we were five, we saw a different reflection, and we
did not have the same stories. So, who are we?
After a while, our stories become like a rerun of "Gilligan's Island." The
castaways almost get rescued in every episode, but something happens, and
they continue to be stuck on that darn island. How can we escape the old
storyline of our lives? A person can choose to remain in their victim
stories and attract more of the same experiences into their life, or they
can let go of the past and create a new future for themselves. Imagine
refraining from giving that old part of you fuel and start living into
something new every day. You may not have your parents or ex-husband to
blame anymore, but you can be free to create whatever life you choose.
When bad things happen, there are some who continue to tell their story to
get pity, attract attention, or feel special. There are others who try to
justify so-called negative experiences by saying that "everything happens
for a reason," just creating another story! All situations in life are
temporary and will change. The only constant in life is the energy inside
that nothing outside can change or take away. In hypnotherapy sessions, I
help the client distinguish their stories (or subconscious patterning) from
their true, unlimited selves. Once exposed to new possibilities, they avoid
being boxed in to a predictable future that looks just like the past.
The lovable castaways eventually get rescued, and they have a reunion
television special. Sadly, they end up back on the island never really
escaping their old story. To avoid a similar fate, stop yourself from
telling old stories and live in the moment. You have the power to turn off
the reruns of your life. They are never as good the second time around
anyway.
About the Author:
Debra Berndt is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with the American
Council of Hypnotist Examiners, The International Medical and Dental
Hypnotherapy Association, and a member of the Colorado Association of
Psychotherapists. She is the host of The Hypnotic Dating Show on Real
Coaching Radio and creator of Attract Love TodayT, a self-hypnosis system
developed to remove blocks in the subconscious from attracting true love.
Berndt has been featured internationally on television and radio discussing
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*** Article: Enjoy Life More -- Starting Today: Three tips for clearing
your schedule and creating time for what you want - By Judy Pace Christie
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Getting more out of your life isn't all about targets on the distant
horizon, but it's about gaining more joy today. That starts with clearing
your schedule now so you can fit in more of the things you truly want to do.
Many new clients come to me so bogged down in the day-to-day demands, but
desperately wanting their lives to be different tomorrow. The result is they
are rushing through each day in a flurry of activity with little time to
relish the beauty of the moment at hand. That adds to the hurry and worry of
each day. I work with them to reverse that and to hurry less and worry less
so they enjoy life more.
The key to enjoying today -- while moving forward on plans for the future --
is in your approach to your life. Decide now that you will find something in
today that brings you joy. The start of that is creating the time in the day
to fit in what you want.
Below are three tips taken from my book, "Hurry Less, Worry Less: Ten
Strategies for Living the Life You Long For," to help you create time in
your day to enjoy your life more -- starting today:
1. Cut something out.
Look at your hectic, "gotta-get-it-all done" everyday schedule. If you're
like many people, you think you cannot eliminate anything from your day. But
look closely. No doubt you can find something that is cluttering your day
and needs to go. Anything that is not absolutely mandatory can be negotiated
when it comes to your calendar -- even work! Sure, you must go to work, but
can you adjust your hours there or the time it takes you to do a certain
task? Or maybe you took on an activity years ago that fit your life then,
but doesn't fit anymore. Maybe it's time to let it go. Or perhaps you can
organize your "essential" activities better. For instance, see the four
"quick" trips you took to the grocery store last week. Now realize you can
better arrange your grocery shopping time by consolidating future trips into
one. Suddenly that frees up time. You will find you have many things that
can be eliminated or consolidated in your day. Once we begin to open
ourselves to the possibilities that our days do not have to be as packed as
they are, we begin to see we can hurry less and worry less.
2. Carefully consider each addition to your calendar.
It's easy to add "just one more thing" to the calendar without realizing it.
Sometimes that's the result of saying "yes" to a last-minute request from a
child's school for a volunteer position. Sometimes it's the result of
letting others' lack of organization make more work for you. But for the
next week, try this: Make each new addition to your schedule "fight" to get
on your calendar. Ask a series of questions to evaluate whether you should
add this to your schedule: Is it important? Is it essential? If I do not add
it, what would happen? What will be the result of adding it? What will I
take off to make room for it? Is this worth being added to my calendar at
this time? Only items that "fight" successfully to be on your schedule get
to be added. One that "fights" successfully means one that answers these
questions in a way that makes sense for you.
3. Choose the simpler option.
One way to free time to do what you truly want to do is to see how you can
do activities more efficiently. Do not be embarrassed or ashamed when you
choose efficiency, when the result will be good and also will allow you time
to hurry less and worry less. For instance, if you look at your schedule for
the week and realize meal preparation is taking too much time, consider
cooking ahead on the weekend and freezing, then popping out those containers
and only warming up during the week. Or consider picking up something quick
(but still healthy!) a few days a week, or even hiring a personal chef. Your
goal is to have good food to eat -- so if you can do that without having to
be the one to physically prepare it every day, then maybe the reward of more
quality time with your family is a benefit of being more efficient by
finding other ways to get the meal on the table.
These are three tips to help you enjoy your life more -- starting today.
When you begin to reduce the clutter in your day -- from outdated
obligations to finding more efficient ways of doing things -- you can hurry
less and worry less. And that's a great way to enjoy life.
*****
Judy Pace Christie is the author of "Hurry Less, Worry Less: Ten Strategies
for Living the Life You Long For."
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About the Author:
Judy is a former corporate executive. Now a small business owner, she has
experience to address many issues facing employers, organizations, and
individuals. She spent nearly 25 years in management and has helped
businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals with her practical and
creative solutions to life and work issues.
Her passion is helping people get more fulfillment from their lives. Whether
working one-on-one or with a group, she has an ability to bring clarity. She
speaks to small groups as well as large, and works with small businesses as
well as large corporations.
Judy's training as a journalist gave her unique insight that has allowed her
to pull together a philosophy that addresses the needs of personal life and
work. She includes many of
her strategies in "Hurry Less, Worry Less: 10 Strategies for Living the Life
You Long For," published by Abingdon Press. Her work produced such a
positive result, that many of her clients and readers began asking for tools
to help them deal with one thing specifically: the holidays. Judy's new
release, "Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmastime: Having the Holiday Season
You Long For," is now in stores. In her forthcoming book, "Goodbye, Murphy's
Law: Whatever Can Go Wrong God Can Make Right," Judy Christie shares
insight, tips, and strategies to help us put bad events and hard times in
perspective and invite joy, abundance, and goodness into our lives. Find out
more online at http://www.judychristie.com
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*** Book Review: Remarkable Leadership: Unleashing Your Leadership
Potential One Skill at a Time - By Kevin Eikenberry ***
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One of the most thought-provoking and creative activities I invest in as a
leader is to have breakfast with Kevin Eikenberry. Innovative,
cost-effective, and practical ideas jump out of his head. Now, he has
graciously written down an entire book of these ideas around leadership,
creating a practical asset for all leaders. Kevin does a great job balancing
a leader's need for a checklist with the need for practical tips and tools.
He combines ideas from many leaders, melding them into cohesive lessons. For
example, he helps you learn the difference between being a good leader who
delegates and a great leader who empowers. This is a book that will help you
get from where you currently are as a leader to where you strive to be.
--Lou Russell, best-selling author and president of Russell Martin &
Associates
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Kevin Eikenberry wants to help you make a difference in your world by using
your leadership skills -- no matter your job title or position. His book,
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*** Brief News of the World ***
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Positive:
* Colbert's High-Wrist Venture Pays Off *
They couldn't have written it any better. Which is good, considering. On
Wednesday's episode of The Colbert Report, host Stephen Colbert presented a
literally huge check for $171,525 to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, making good on
the promise he made last summer after breaking his wrist to "raise wrist
injury awareness." The mock-conservative pundit raised the dough for the
charity, which benefits injured U.S. soldiers and their families, by
peddling red Wrist Strong bracelets inspired by -- or, in this case,
lampooning -- the yellow Lance Armstrong Live Strong cancer-awareness
wristband that led to a superfluity of multicolored bracelets representing a
multitude of causes. (Click here for complete news story)
http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=6287c269-740a-4911-8e00-8a1b7001feaa
* Dell and Microsoft team up on (Red) computers: Bono to 'put some funk' in
ruby-colored laptops, desktops to benefit charity *
Dell and Microsoft are teaming up to release a Product (Red) computer,
donating up to $80 for every one sold to fund AIDS-fighting drugs in Africa.
Dell will start selling two (Red) laptops and one desktop running Microsoft
Windows Vista on Friday. The two companies will donate $50 for a laptop and
$80 for a desktop to the Global Fund, which finances health programs in
Africa. (Click here for complete news story)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22803371/
* Helmet May Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms: Beams Infrared Light Into Brain
to Stimulate Cell Growth; May Start to Work in Weeks *
British researchers are testing a helmet they say may be able to start to
reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in weeks -- if patients wear it
for ten minutes a day. It aims low levels of infrared light at the wearer's
brain, and researchers believe that may stimulate the growth of brain cells.
Dr. Gordon Dougal, director of medical research at medical research company
Virulite, developed the helmet, which doesn't have a name yet. He says it
may be on the market as soon as a year from now. (Click here for complete
news story)
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/28/earlyshow/health/main3758794.shtml
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Other:
* New Zealand Leader Wins UN Environmental Award *
Prime Minister Helen Clark was honored by the United Nations Monday with a
2008 Champions of the Earth award for her government's policies combating
climate change. "By setting carbon neutral goals for New Zealand, ... Clark
has put her country at the forefront of today's environmental challenges,"
the United Nations Environment Program said in naming seven environmental
achievers from the seven regions of the world. (Click here for complete news
story)
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080128/new_zealand_environment_award.html?.v=1
* A fight with your spouse could be good for health: study *
A good fight with your spouse could be good for the health, a new study has
found. Couples who suppressed their anger have a mortality rate twice as
high as those in which at least one partner stands up for themselves,
according to the study which tracked 192 US couples for 17 years. "When
couples get together, one of their main jobs is reconciliation about
conflict," said lead author Ernest Harburg, an emeritus professor with the
University of Michigan. "The key matter is, when the conflict happens, how
do you resolve it?" he said. (Click here for complete news story)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080123/hl_afp/ushealthresearchmarriage;_ylt=AkmghQ7a1PXxrsrwQgiw5g8DW7oF
* Cooking schools targeting trans fats from foods: Culinary institutions
become latest to wage battle against artery cloggers *
The movement to ban artery-clogging trans fats from food has a new venue:
cooking schools. The places that train the people who will someday be
feeding the rest of us are cutting back or eliminating artificial trans fats
from their classrooms, saying they have a responsibility to teach students
how to cook healthy foods. "It's a very welcome change," said John
O'Connell, 19, a sophomore culinary arts student at Johnson & Wales
University in Providence, one of the nation's largest cooking schools.
(Click here for complete news story)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22867616/