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Habits are recurrent, often unconscious patterns of behavior that are acquired through frequent repetition. The section is dedicated to resources on both positive and negative habits and how to live with your habits.
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Can A Bracelet or a Stone Really Change Your Life? - By Cindy Loughran- Change A Habit In 28 Days - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Jon RhodesI will show you a very simple, but incredibly effective method of making permanent changes to your habits. Physiologists agree that it generally takes about 28 days to change a habit. 28 days of consciously trying to make a change should lead to a permanent change. You must live consciously ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - Simplify your life: it’s not a choice, it’s a voice - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Laurie KnightAre you constantly on the go with very little time to yourself? Do you feel pressure to get things done, to be on top of your game, and can’t seem to find time to get your thoughts together? This is often the case for most folks. If I told you I knew the key to simplicity would you be ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Is Your Financial Comfort Zone Keeping You Stuck? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Diana Long M.S.ACCAre you someone who likes security, being in control and "knowing" what's next? OR Are you someone who delights in uncertainty and enjoys challenging yourself? The majority of us fall somewhere in the middle and we tend to stick with what we are familiar with. Most people are creatures ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Use This Powerful Success Habit Daily? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIf you want to learn how to succeed in life, then there's a habit you need to develop starting today. And note I said "habit" which means you'll need to put it into practice every day. This important habit is something you'd also want to use if you wish to learn how to succeed in business ...
Views: 7(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Emptying Our Anger Bucket - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHave you ever felt your anger boil over to the point that it spilled out in ways you wished it hadn’t? Has your blood pressure ever risen when someone offended you and you could not respond? Have you ever clenched your teeth, biting back your words till your jaws ached or you got a headache? ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Is It Possible, Right Now, to Live in Trust Rather Than Fear? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorCan you picture to yourself a world in which we are able to trust each other, without doubts or hesitations? Hard to imagine such a thing, isn’t it? Yet there are clear, readily available steps we can each take to start to make our personal world much less a place of anxieties, fears and worries ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - To Oust or Not to Oust - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are gung-ho on sorting, purging and donating your unnecessary items from a particular area of your home; unfortunately you just can’t seem to make a decision. Do I, don’t I? Should I, shouldn’t I? When do you dismiss clutter and unwanted, unneeded items from your home? Many Lovely ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - 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 a ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fighting off Negativity - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonAll of my friends know that I really loathe negativity. It is just so terribly destructive. I think for me what adds insult to injury about negativity is that it is in fact unnecessary. The only positive thing that negativity does is to demonstrate the importance of having a positive attitude; a ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Hurry Up and Relax! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,Hurry Up and Relax! Hurry up and relax! I saw this on my Mary Engelbreit's calendar and had a good chuckle. Every day this week, I think I am going to get everything done and then go sit and relax by the pool. Well that didn't work so then I just forced myself to go sit outside but even though ...
Views: 22(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Self-Control & Discipline: The Secret Element to Achieve Personal Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Matthew TooneThe greatest challenge we will face in life – in fact, the very purpose of our existence – is to learn how to develop self-control and discipline ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, morally, financially, intellectually, and spiritually. The difficulty of this necessary ...
Views: 21(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Success Secrets #1: How to Deal With Rejection - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from John HanlinIn my article titled: "5 Secrets of Successful People", I explain that there are five "success secrets" or "habits" that are shared by all successful people. The first of these secrets is about learning how to deal with rejection. Typically, when someone doesn't understand what you're presenting ...
Views: 24(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Secrets of Successful People - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from John HanlinThere are five fundamental habits or traits that all successful people share -- five so-called "success secrets" or characteristics that separate underachievers and the average folks among us from those who achieve great accomplishments in their lives. If you could watch a movie of different ...
Views: 42(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Don't Take Things For Granted - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Michael JonesHave you ever thought something was going to happen just because its what you thought you deserved? Or that somebody else knew something because you knew it? “Yes, I have, Mike. What’s the big deal? Everybody does it.” Here’s the big deal. If you think something is supposed to ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Steady as You Go - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt’s amazing how you can become so fueled to succeed in such a short period of time, and as you become more efficient at balancing out your life, recognizing your expectations and taking action toward your goals you encompass jubilance for your life. You feel like a million dollars, you realize ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Perseverance - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou cannot fail if you try. You may fall down and not feel on top of the world, but you can always get back up and experience another day. Let’s be realistic and not set our expectations so incredibly out of reach that they destroy our hopes and dreams. Being realistic and taking one step ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall Festivities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is that time of year again when there are fall activities, celebrations and parties to attend every which way you seem to turn. The flyers are posted at work, the invites arrive in your mailbox, evites show up in your inbox and there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time to attend all. Be ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Jason RosadoI just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Stop Smoking Self-Hypnosis Affirmations to Help You to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Nancy PhilpottAs you begin your smoke free life, it is important to constantly remind yourself of why you quit smoking. An excellent and effective way to do this is to use a form of self-hypnosis. Stop smoking hypnosis can be used at all stages of consciousness. You don’t have to be in a deep trance in order ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Faizal NisarIf you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Working from Home Successfully – 10 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jane CarltonMore and more people are working from home these days. Either because they are tired of the 9-5 grind and have chosen to start a new venture, or because they have been laid off from their regular job, or just because they wish to make extra money to supplement their income. Whatever the reason ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Stressed Out - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowMany Lovely Ladies tend to reach for a comfort tool when they are under pressure. That tool is certainly not a hammer, nor is it pair of scissors or a drill; I’m sure you know what it is. Yes, you are correct. Many women use food as their instrument of reassurance. Not because they want to, ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Breakfast Breakthrough - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFueling your body when you first wake up from a good night’s sleep plays a critical role in your ability to control your appetite throughout your day. Think of it in these terms . . . would you ever knowingly operate your vehicle when you are out of gas, or set sail on your journey in your ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Eat Me Now - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDo you ever have a day when no matter how hard you are trying to stay on track and be thoroughly aware of portion size and food allotment that you seem to be under attack from the “Eat Me Now” nemesis? You know the days when you have eaten a sensible amount of food and that archenemy inside of ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Imagination, Intention and The Science of Habit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Mandy BassNew Research from Scientists proves it: You CAN leave the Rat race behind (and it’s actually easy) Let’s say you need to do your taxes. Or complete some other task that’s been nagging at you for too long. Maybe there’s a dreaded phone call you DON’T want to make, but you know you ...
Views: 30(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Qualiadelic? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tony BrussatPeople always ask me, why Qualiadelic? Where did it come from? Well, almost immediately upon reading about the concept of qualia, which comes from neurobiology, I realized that ideas and symbols are qualia, too. Just like colors, or smells, or other aspects of our perception known as qualia, ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Don't Forget to Ask - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Joshua AragonHow many times have you decided against something or talked yourself out of doing something for fear of being turned down? How many of those times have you actually taken the step forward to ask before assuming you already know the response? I can remember countless times that I have let the ...
Views: 30(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Continuity - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of following through and being consistent, creating a way of living that is applicable and permanent in your life. Conjuring the knack of being stable and carrying on with a way of living that supports your goals and aspirations. Creating this pattern of behavior is a work in ...
Views: 32(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Discover the Top 5 Reasons Smokers Resist Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Nancy PhilpottWhen you stop smoking, your mind and body will initially resist your choice. For days, weeks, or even years after quitting smoking, many smokers come up with reasons to justify a relapse. Do not fear, it is the same with any other kind of behavior or addiction. Quitting smoking is just like ...
Views: 31(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Top 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking Today - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Nancy PhilpottSo you’re ready to quit smoking. It is important, as you prepare to stop smoking, to familiarize and remind yourself of the benefits. So, what happens when you stop smoking? The longer you quit smoking; benefits like the following will outshine your previous urges. Increased Health Benefits ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Smoking Hypnosis Tips-5 Proven Tips to Make Your Stop Smoking Hypnosis Session a Success! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Nancy PhilpottAs you use hypnosis to stop smoking, keep these quit smoking tips in mind. The following stop smoking hypnosis tips will help guide you into a deeper, stronger, and more effective state of trance. Remember, you’re in control. The hypnotist is just a guide assisting you in the process of ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Know the 13 Keys to Success? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction For some success means making a lot of money for others it might mean reaching a goal and for another it might mean reaching one’s full potential or attaining peace of mind. No matter how you define success, the 13 keys will bring you closer to your picture of what success ...
Views: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Missing Piece to Overeating: Why Diets Fail - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors(Excerpted from Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear Into Vibrance, Strength, and Love by Judith Orloff, MD. Three Rivers Press, 2005) As a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity that meets the eye. One ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Making Excuses, Confront Your Fear and Take Action - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jaynine HowardFear and anxiety can sabotage you when you least expect it. You may not even realize that fear and anxiety are holding you back. You think you want something but then you don’t pursue it. You find yourself making excuses on why you are not finishing the task or project. We can sit all day long at ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Slowing Down, an excerpt from "Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Ariel and Shya KaneIt was a cold sunny day in New Jersey and the first thin layers of ice were forming on our pond. We were scheduled to go to Pilates that day, our private exercise class with a trainer, but we liked doing some cardio workout first. Usually, weather permitting, we would take a walk through town ...
Views: 34(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieving Your Goals: Four Steps to Keep You on the Path to Success - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Janet SorrentinoIn my last Article: “Sprint Your Way to Success” we talked about how to use sprints to set and achieve your goals. Now, here are a few key tips from the Sprint methodology to help keep you focused: 1. Hold a Daily Check In with Yourself This needs to be done the first thing in the morning, ...
Views: 35(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Discover the benefits of daily journaling - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction The word journal comes from the French “jour” which means day. Journaling each day is having a visit with your best friend, you. This ancient practice dates back to the 10th century Japan. Successful people throughout history have kept journals. Journaling has a positive ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Shifting the Grief Healing Paradigm-Authentic Grief Healing - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenWhile grief is a universal experience, the mourning process varies from family to family and from culture to culture. What I am referring to as the mourning process are the rituals that most of us grow up with about how to behave and how to speak when confronted with a loss. In essence, mourning ...
Views: 42(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Optional Influence - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferWe all have influence over our options and in turn, our options give us influence. It is not others who give us options, it is ourselves. We have the power to enable possibilities within our minds. “Practical” and “rational” are the enemies of this type of internal empowerment. They are ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Andrea TravillianDo you take enough time to make decisions and gather all the information you need to make an educated decision? Most of us leap into decisions without the time that they deserve to have allocated to them. These decisions not only impact us today but many of them can affect our future. Why do we ...
Views: 36(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Difference Between Joyful Holidays and Stressful Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartIt sometimes feels like some people just have a gift for enjoying the holidays that the vast majority of people don’t have. Many of us feel like we’ll never be able to get there, and they just are lucky souls… but they aren’t. They have just understood that the key to joyful holidays is in ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Has Anger Become an Issue or Have We Lost the Concept of Respect for Others? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carl Nielson“Does Serena Williams, Kenye West and Rep. Wilson demonstrate the need for anger management or is it something else?” America is exploding with public displays of person-directed anger in sports, entertainment and politics. While anger is a normal human emotion, the displays of verbal ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - "What's Your Laughometer Reading?" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Eric GarnerHow many times have you laughed today? If research is anything to go by, the answer will be, not as much as you should have done. We're told that people are so overwhelmed by the gloom they read and hear on the TV and newspapers that we're forgetting to laugh. I say "forgetting" because, ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Tipping the life-work balance - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleLife gets crazy, doesn’t it? It’s so easy to be overwhelmed by your goals – wanting to reach a state of perfection – that things start spinning in circles around your head. This happens to me sometimes (even though I know it’s crazy to expect so much) and momentum can be a hard thing ...
Views: 45(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Want to Stop Jumping To Conclusions? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere is much evidence these days of people rushing into things without taking sufficient time to think. The consequences are usually not too detrimental, although sometimes the effect is less than pleasing. I know myself that I have a rather short fuse when I encounter answering systems ...
Views: 43(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 41(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Great Ways to Break a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooYes, everyone has bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, biting nails, chewing on things, or even eating too much, it’s possible to get rid of it easier than you think. With 3 key factors called willpower, determination, and perseverance, you can overcome the nasty habits you’ve developed for ...
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