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Is your financial future looking a little bleak? You’re not alone. Many millennials are currently struggling to pay their bills and afford daily necessities, and only slightly more than half are saving for retirement.
Of course, it doesn’t help that the majority of us entered the workforce ... Views: 1096
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could always close your work day with a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that you’d accomplished everything you’d set out to do? Unfortunately, most of us struggle to finish our tasks and end up overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects still waiting for us.
This ... Views: 1094
Seema asked me this question during one of my webinars. It’s a question that I‘m often asked.
“I seem to attract men who are often narcissistic, selfish, cheating and abusive. As much as I try to not repeat this pattern and learn my lessons and grow, I still find myself with this type of ... Views: 808
The dictionary defines ‘modern’ as relating to the present, OPPOSED to the remote past. Let us look at the definition and then the topic, ‘has modern-wear to do with the West? And the answer to if modern-wear has to do with the west is lopsided depending on one’s cultural perceive.
The ... Views: 635
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart,” so Confucius said some 2500 years ago, and his wisdom still holds true.
But how often do we heed it? How often do we go about our lives, our loves, our work, our friendships, our families, with all our heart?
This Valentine’s Day, what if you ... Views: 773
We hear a lot about the importance of loving ourselves these days, and how we can’t love someone else until we truly love ourselves. While I don’t entirely agree with that statement (adult attachment theory shows that it’s through secure attachment to loving others that we feel loved and, ... Views: 941
Do 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: 972
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is a strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich" - Lao Tzu
Emotional intelligence is the buzz word in the psychology, business & HR world today. The ... Views: 882
You probably often ask yourself what you could be doing to make your life more manageable and better balanced. You want to improve your skills and try new things, but you also want to have a good work-life balance and a set routine. All of this comes with practice and from effective goal-setting ... Views: 1172
As a student you need to be physically and mentally at the peak of your health. Being healthy means that your body and mind must function the way that they were supposed to and there should be no illness whatsoever. If you are not healthy then you will not be able to do a good job in school. A ... Views: 982
It’s hard to shake a bad habit once it settles into our routine and becomes a part of our character. It’s often equally difficult to teach ourselves a good habit every once in a while no matter how beneficial it might be to us.
Whether its dissertation writing, drawing or running, habits are ... Views: 813
When you’re out and about shopping, attending classes, or heading to the office, the last thing on your mind is dental health. This is a mistake, given the relation between oral health and the rest of the body. Maintaining healthy teeth can also mean the difference between developing heart ... Views: 835
If you’re like most people, then you probably feel like coming home and venting to a friend or family member when you’ve had a tough day. Most people like to talk about their problems from time to time, to work through them and get sympathy from loved ones. That’s normal! There’s a big ... Views: 1124
All people have positive and negative habits even without thinking about it. When we do something on a regular basis, it becomes a habit that automates the process.
While it doesn't take much time to form daily habits, making the most out of your routines requires a lot of practice and ... Views: 1061
Practice makes perfect, they say.
This is particularly true when it comes to mastering the artistry and technical skill of a musical instrument. But not every practice regimen will help you transform into the next Chopin or Yo-Yo Ma. It takes a dash of regular routine, a serving of ... Views: 931
Not doing what you say you’re gonna do is a habit. — A habit that is unsupportive of your success.
That’s what my old group coach used to say. In every single session.
Of course, we’re not just talking about not taking out the trash when you said you would, or not buying milk when you said ... Views: 1109
Yes: Consistency. Now there’s an abstract word for you. Why would I present my readers with such an intangible term?
Because consistency applies to each and every one of us if we wanna get confidence on a permanent basis.
But how?
Well, thank you for asking!
Consistency basically ... Views: 913
Pregnancy is the period of Mother Nature’s creativity at its best. Weight gain is also natural as it is due to developing baby, body muscles and fluids. During first trimester the women gain around 2-2.5 kgs of weight and in later months the same gain comes in each advancing month. On an average ... Views: 920
For 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: 1394
Having you been talking to a friend lately, only to have the conversation constantly interrupted as one or both of you grab for your phone?
While we know this isn’t polite behavior, many of us do it anyway. I looked into why this was and found there are three distinct triggers that go off ... Views: 1004
Yes, 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: 1000
Yes, 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: 1420
“All men should strive to learn before they die
what they are running from, and to, and why.”
—James Thurber, “The Shore and the Sea”
In my new web-enhanced book - with 21 coaching video clips - IMAGINE THAT! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity & Peak Performance, you learn how to fire up ... Views: 1141
Imagine you’ve decided to quit sugar completely. To kick off your new changing habit, you’ve decided to do a Whole30 and reset your body’s cravings by denying it sugar and anything related to sugar for 30 days.
Now imagine that on day one you open up your cupboard and have to reach past your ... Views: 1185
I make healthier choices when I act with compassion towards myself.
Here’s one simple step to better self talk now. Gently urge yourself to respond to the present moment by saying, “Now give compassion to yourself!
I find this is especially useful before any kind of problem solving.
In ... Views: 924
There’s a great feeling when you accomplish something on your own. After spending hours, or even years, on a difficult project, there’s this rush when you put on the finishing touches and think, “I did all of this, and I didn’t need any help!” It’s nice to feel independent and self-sufficient, ... Views: 868
It may well be that your state of mind has more to do with your success or failure than you understand when it comes to having success in business or service. You likewise might have an unfavorable frame of mind and not understand it. Here are some secrets to accomplishing and keeping an ... Views: 1306
Sleep 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: 944
Today, I struggled to come up with something to say to you…
And I know for most people, that would be a reason not to try…
But I am committed…
Committed to communicating with you…
Committed to showing up with that timely word that will propel you forward…
Committed to reminding ... Views: 1258
If 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: 1429
I'm sure it comes as no surprise that every meal eaten out of your home can be a real diet disaster and throw the most mindful eaters off their health and wellness track.
The average individual has lunch out twice per week and dinner once. That equates to one full day of eating out per week ... Views: 1585
As a parent, I wanted to do everything I could to protect my son from stress. I tried to intervene and solve his problems for him, but that ended up causing more problems, and he didn’t learn how to deal with issues himself. Instead, I tried a different approach—teaching him to adjust his ... Views: 1238
Like R&B singer Lauryn Hill once sang, ‘the sweetest thing I have ever know, was like the kiss upon the collarbone’… that was of course, until I came across a corporate office and millions of Hersey kisses. After visiting offices around the country, I can honestly say that today’s professionals ... Views: 1166
Personal 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: 1859
People who love to gossip , could be a part of this scandal due to one or more of the following reasons:
Ignorance
Low self confidence
Envy
To feel Superior
Boredom(wasting time)
Trying to impress you
Low Faith
Let us learn how we can neutralize this scam that is taking away our ... Views: 807
Successful 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: 1373
In Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ... Views: 901
If I asked how you train your mind, what would you say?
“I read a lot.”
“I meditate for an hour every day.”
“I journal every night.”
If any of those things are true, then you’re doing a great job of feeding your mind. But what happens when you feed yourself and don’t workout? ... Views: 1304
After the warm glow of Christmas, January and February can appear to be cold, somber and miserable months.
The gloomy days of winter are mirrored in many people’s lives as they feel slightly depressed, and low on energy and motivation.
Here are six ways to banish the “winter blues” by ... Views: 1412
Happiness is almost impossible to define and means different things to different people.
Psychologists do generally agree however that 50% of our happiness is determined by our genes, 40% by our daily activities and 10% by our life circumstances.
Three Benefits Of Happiness
- Happier ... Views: 1232
Looking 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: 1269
Firstly, 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: 1016
Have you ever left the store with a bundle of bags and came home to find out that you actually bought a pile of things you don’t really need or like? Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much money you earn, you never feel like you make enough to support your needs and desires? Have you ... Views: 1350
“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.”— Jim Rohn
Our lives are driven by our habitual behaviors and we do this unconsciously.
Our circumstances be it finances, health, weight, relationships, happiness and luck is a pattern of recurring events caused ... Views: 1227
The 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: 1592
For most of us, life can be a roller-coaster of achievements and disappointments. Just when we're sailing along smoothly, something occurs that knocks us off track. Dealing with the inevitable hardships in our lives can be challenging, to say the least. But there are a variety of coping ... Views: 1322
Your level of attractiveness determines how much appeal, desire and interest people have in you. There are many obvious ways of making yourself more appealing and attractive, ways like going to the gym, early morning exercise, push-ups, squats e.t.c but there are also other ways you're ... Views: 997
If you’re thinking of writing a book, one of the most beneficial things you can do (at least for most people) is have a writing routine.
I’ve written several books, created countless information products and launched quite a few live trainings. All of this, and more, was accomplished by ... Views: 952
Procrastination is one of the most stubborn issues in people’s life. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome it.
I will present here just several ways to deal with it, but they all are very effective. Here are the most recommended strategies:
1. Meditate regularly.
2. Apply mindfulness ... Views: 1243
After 7 years and 500 interviews of successful people Richard St. John came up with a list of 8 secrets to success. In this Ted presentation Richard points out that success is not a step by step process but a continuous journey. The problem is that when we get to the top of a process we think ... Views: 862