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- The Pursuit Of Personal Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiPersonal excellence is gained by the gradual result of always striving to do better. The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Personal excellence is not about being a perfectionist. ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - The Science Behind Habit Breaking - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Leon BosmanAt some point in our lives, we’ve all tried to get rid of a habit, usually, because the habit is unwanted or something we know isn’t good for us (think biting your nails). And habits, even the good ones, can turn into obsessions. As humans, we tend not to notice the pattern of all subconscious ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - The Seven Daily Habits of the Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Mahipalsinh JadejaDo you want to become a serial entrepreneur? Why not copy these habits? Daily habits of successful entrepreneurs are what you can practice; they are not hard for any aspiring entrepreneurs. A few days ago, I contacted a Nigerian businessman, a well-grounded mobile money expert, on how he ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - The Slight Edge to Creating a Better Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Ben SandersonSelf-improvement: What do you think of when you see that term? A lot of us want to do it, but we don't really have any idea of how to actually go about it. Jeff Olson's Slight Edge Formula tells us just how to accomplish that. The thing is, many of us want to work on self-improvement, but we ...
Views: 2321(2 votes) - Tips to Getting Organized and De Cluttered - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroDo you feel as though someone is chasing you? Do you feel like time is going so fast that you can’t get done what you need to get done in a day? You may not be so very far off what you are feeling. Time is speeding up. As the Mayan Calendar nears an end time is speeding up, and with it comes ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Top 5 Ways to End Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreI cannot tell you how many times I’ve put off until tomorrow what I should have and could have done today. It wasn’t until I learned how to overcome the tendency to procrastinate that my life began to change drastically for the better. Soon I began to have more energy, significantly greater ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Two Types Of Salespeople - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jim MeisenheimerActually "There are three kinds of salespeople; those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who are wondering what happened." You've probably heard that one before. In fact, there are two different types of salespeople and they are very easy to spot. The first ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Understand your anger to deal with it! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Sri TulasiTry to understand the following points in order to understand Anger - Anger is our fear based reaction . It is not an action. Base of anger is ego or fear. Try to see your face in turbulent water, u will find urself unable to see your face properly in water similarly when we r in state of ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Unleash your Creative Power - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur thoughts determine the size and scope of our expectations, our expectations drive our creative capacity and our commitment, perseverance and creative energy eventually turn into the reality we get to experience. Are you guarding the thoughts that you are thinking, ensuring that you focus ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Want to Know How To Change Habits? Try These 3 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michelle GreeneHave you ever wondered why some people seem to live a charmed life? I’m referring to those individuals who appear to have magical powers to attract things and circumstances they want into their lives. This ‘magic’ power can be attributed to their daily habits. These individuals get what ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - WARNING! - There is a Difference Between Alcohol Detoxing And Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pixie ForestFirstly, let me make it clear that there is a difference between detoxing from alcohol, and detoxing from an alcohol addiction. Here I am only talking about detoxing from alcohol. If you have an alcohol addiction, you are going to need professional help. Please call your local Salvation Army or ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - We Need to be More Than Merely a Collection of Needs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoAs Americans we spend a lot of time and energy satisfying various appetites. Many people enjoy a good meal, a good glass of wine or breathing in a fine cigar on occasion. Taking those appetites or needs a step further, it’s safe to say that many married, consenting adults enjoy the emotional ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Weight Loss - How to Gain Control of Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreHow often have you exceeded the day's caloric goal or if you aren't counting calories, simply overeaten and then said to yourself "I already blew it so I might as well eat what I want the rest of the day, because tomorrow - it all ends! I'll just start over". Following that statement, do you ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - What Exactly Is Hypnosis? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Loretta Peters MartinHypnosis is a natural state of physical relaxation and mental focus during which our conscious mind is bypassed so that our subconscious can receive positive suggestions to help us achieve our goals. The Subconscious Mind is the part of our brain that controls 80% of how we think, feel, and ...
Views: 3113(2 votes) - What's the Deal with Morning Habits? - by Submitted on May 03, 2019 from HECTOR LOPEZIf you've spent any time looking into getting better habits to live a better more successful life, chances are you have come across morning habits. The idea behind morning habits is that your morning can dictate the rest of your day, so make sure you start it right. There is a ton of advice ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Where Was Your Passport Issued? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Ilya TeslerMy passport says I’m Australian. You can say many bad things about Australia: our prime minister isn’t that impressive, the recent budget sucks, a salad can cost $20, shops close too early and we have to fly for loads of hours to get to Asia, Europe or America. Yes, we’re very far away ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Why Good Cleaning Habits Can Help You Become More Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesNot only clean people look more attractive and are preferred for companions, for obvious reasons, but they are also more successful, according to psychological research. You may not see the link between good cleaning habits and success now, but bare with me and you will be convinced. 1. ...
Views: 4112(1 vote) - Worry - the Real Enemy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Steve GoodierWhat does it mean to worry? The Latin concept of worry describes a turbulent force within a person. Worry is a heart and mind in turmoil. The ancient Greeks thought of worry as something that tears a person in two and drags that person in opposite directions. It is like opposing forces in ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - You and Your Money – Desires and Needs - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Andre ZiziThere is you, there is your money, there is your desires and needs. Desire is one thing, need is another, and because 97% of people on this planet, believe it or not, have not figured out how these two elements ‘ desire and needs’ conflict with each other, causing the ‘YOU’ confusion as to why ...
Views: 2775(1 vote) - You can become a Healer - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from T. Renee RichardsonYes, of course you can become a healer. What is a healer, anyway? Is a healer an individual who strikes someone in the head, thereby dazing them, displaying “miracle power?” Is a healer a doctor who has studied year after year in medical school? How can you become a healer if these two choices ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Your good habits bode well for Your future - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Green BushGood Habits of Daily life Can Bring you the Success. We get this opinion with daily dress style with brand watches.There are many stores on and offline sell Replica Hublot King Power. These watches are almost exact copies to the watches that would cost a fortune to buy. Watches can get pretty ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Your Habits are Creating your Future - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe way your life will turn out, one year or even five years from now, is the result of an accumulation of all your current habits. Everything in our lives is governed by our habits. Starting with how you get out of bed in the morning, to how you dress, to how you speak, think and most ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - 6 Depression Busters - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreMost of us have been there, and sometimes without warning. Depression typically attacks those who have suffered a loss, physical and mental abuse, have low self-esteem or are experiencing a lack of fulfillment. The degrees in the severity of depression vary from bouts of mild depression ...
Views: 2908(5 votes) - 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: 1142(4 votes) - Are You Simply Too Lazy to Live Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Willie HortonAs a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ...
Views: 3718(4 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithIf I were to rank all the factors that go into creating a likable personality, I would have to place a friendly smile at the top of the list. A warm, authentic smile communicates feelings that words alone can’t possibly accomplish. A great smile radiates warmth, puts people at ease and makes a ...
Views: 2315(4 votes) - 5 Tips on How to Keep New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Darlene LancerWhy bother to make resolutions and then feel disappointed or guilty for breaking them? Do you get excited and resolve to change, but within days or weeks lose interest and can’t motivate yourself? Wonder why you get sidetracked by distractions or become easily discouraged when quick results ...
Views: 2502(3 votes) - Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Meredith HinesMaking Friends with Fear When I was in drama school the great American actress Annette Bening came to speak to my class. A student asked her how she “overcame” her stage fright. She laughed, and said she hadn’t. Instead she described a mindful awareness and acceptance of the anxiety she ...
Views: 2520(3 votes) - Resistance is Fertile - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteResistance is Fertile There are days when my being simmers in a stew full of resistance and I don’t want to do any of the things I’m supposed to do. Nothing feels clearly defined and my thoughts stagnate into a glop of gooey mush. Writing feels like just so many more words. Running feels ...
Views: 2044(3 votes) - Revolutionize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)“I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.” Og Mandino As New Years Day approaches, many people are readying their resolutions in earnest; the lure of the New Year incites the best of us with the opportunity to ‘start over’ and ...
Views: 1696(3 votes) - The Timing of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIt is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Using a Stress Management Journal - Why It's More Helpful Than You May Think - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeWhy is using a Stress Management Journal a good idea for me? There are many reasons. One is that it gives you an outlet to write out your feelings, vent, and work out some conflicts on paper. You can write anything you want because nobody has to see it but you... unless you decide ...
Views: 1616(3 votes) - What is fear? Are you scared to overcome it? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Justin CrinerFear - Fear is never in the NOW. Fear is always based on the past, or the future. - You think something bad might happen to you. - You did something bad and you think there might be bad consequences. - If right NOW someone has a gun to your head the fear is not based on right NOW. ...
Views: 3491(8 votes) - ***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: 1802(2 votes) - 3 Rules to Success with Writing Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Evelyn LimWe can use positive affirmations to influence or even override our habitual patterns of thought. Many of us have been largely conditioned in the way we think since young. We believed what was told to us by our parents and caregivers. We simply accepted them without question. Over time, the ...
Views: 6104(2 votes) - 4 Mental Tactics That Can Help You Kick Smoking to the Curb - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Dr Wayne OsborneQuitting smoking is undoubtedly a psychological challenge. We’re all familiar with those treatments that can help to curb physical withdrawal, such as nicotine gum, patches or replacement therapy. But coping with physical symptoms of withdrawal are just one aspect; mental discipline is of ...
Views: 2136(2 votes) - 7-Day Mind Detox - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from denise sharptonOut with the old, in with the new. New as in “new” way of thinking. Shed the heavy weight of an overloaded and toxic mind. Why not drop the unhealthy weight by committing to a 7-day mind detox to flush-out negativity and old patterns of thinking? Usually, when we think of the word detox, we ...
Views: 4055(2 votes) - 8 Steps to Live Your Life Successfully - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Chew Hoong LingBe Contented, but not Complacency Be contented with what you have - that's the only thing we can do daily to have what we have! I am very satisfied with my life. I have (more than) enough to eat, 2 wardrobes of clothes which I try to wear till they all tear but they could last for years! The ...
Views: 4739(2 votes) - A Feast for Fear: The Stress of Consuming Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Fear is a persistent and insatiable guest who is always looking for something to eat. Today's financial headlines and emotionally charged news stories provide a banquet feast for fear. The more fear is fed the bigger it grows. The bigger it gets, the more overwhelming and devouring it ...
Views: 2819(4 votes) - Beliefs: The Invisible Fence - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisWhat allows someone to achieve the results they desire in the workplace – or in life - while others strive, but stop short of their dreams? I believe it revolves around choice. Sometimes we make a conscious choice to let our dreams go, but more often, it’s the choices at the unconscious level ...
Views: 1492(4 votes) - Best Life Quotes On Being Curious - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from David Roy JrQuotes are not only fun to read, but most of the times they are inspiring and motivating. I have compilation of best quotes on life and love. One of my favorite is of Albert Einstein's saying: I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious. This quote, if applied in our life, it can ...
Views: 3600(2 votes) - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihDo you have any unwanted patterns in your life? You know, those rituals, cycles, routines, and habits that you wish you could break? Here’s one way to start making some changes. Identify your unwanted pattern. Then ask yourself, “What is my payoff for keeping this pattern ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Change Your Thinking, Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Lynn ScottI believe we can change the way we think and as a result of that we can change the way we eat. We can learn to eat better. This can be seen as a chicken and egg situation. You know, which comes first, the chicken or the egg. I look at it this way. Whether or not it's the chicken or the ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - Coaching, Therapy or Gestalt: What determines a Client’s Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoEver since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - 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: 1221(2 votes) - Daily Exercises To Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Martin MakThe key to improving short term memory is intention. Here are some tips and techniques to get you started. In any given situation, if you perceive the circumstance or information to be important and you intend to recall it later, you can then make your choice to focus on it, interact with it to ...
Views: 4939(4 votes) - How to Remain Focused Through the Storms - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreIt takes a lot of energy to remain on task when Murphy 's Law is in effect (Murphy's Law = whatever can go wrong, does). Having personally experienced this (repeatedly) over the years, I have been able to build muscle in this area and can now remain focused and keep moving forward, right through ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - How To Successfully Change Your Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Kirstin O´DonovanI am sure it is not the first time you have read about the grave consequences of negative thinking. The movie ¨The Secret¨ did really well at creating awareness around the impact of our thoughts on our lives. It has also been scientifically proven that our thoughts directly influence our lives ...
Views: 4102(2 votes) - I Ain't Got No Money! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLet’s face it. The number one reason (or excuse) that most of us use to avoid even thinking about making a major change in our family’s lifestyle is fear about our financial situation. Especially in today’s unstable economic environment most folks are holding their breath and hoping that they ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Kicked Out Of Bed! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Linkie SeltzerKicked Out Of Bed! MY CRIME? SNORING! (This is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the snorer and his wife.) I love sleeping next to my wife, but she just kicked me out of our bed! I can’t imagine what I possibly could have done that would cause her to take such a ...
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