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- Six Key Areas for Success - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLooking 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: 1160 - 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: 929(1 vote) - Personal finances: 15 ways you waste your money - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Helen SheplyakovaHave 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: 1237 - You Deserve Abundance! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Termina Ashton“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: 1100(1 vote) - 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: 1498 - 6 Things That Make Hardships in Life Easier - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Dixie SomersFor 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: 1249(1 vote) - 20 Subtle ways you're loosing your attractiveness (1) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Don TshezaYour 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: 944 - Write Your Book by Creating the Right Routines - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf 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: 886 - 10 Effective Ways to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Nebo LukovichProcrastination 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: 1162(1 vote) - Why Successful People Sometimes Fail and common 8 traits of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebAfter 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: 809 - ***6 Tips on Creating a New Habit and Changing a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSometimes you may want to start a new good habit and it’s difficult to do. You want to get out of bed earlier to exercise, you want to iron your clothes while you’re watching television, you want to do homework for your class instead of watching a movie, you want to eat more vegetables and ...
Views: 7785(2 votes) - ***The 6 Stages of Overcoming Bad Habits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIn the 1970s, Dr. James Prochaska and colleagues at the University of Rhode Island developed a model on the process of changing from bad habits to good ones. They identified six stages that people go through in this process. Generally, people don’t go through these stages in a linear ...
Views: 6865 - How to Create Habits of Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebIt is easy to form a bad habit, but I think it is difficult (at least in the beginning) to form a good habit that sticks. This applies to time management as well. There are certain ways that can help you to become more efficient in your everyday life. Some of the habits that I currently ...
Views: 953 - Achieve IDEAL results in 5 simple steps - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebIf anyone tries to sell you the secret to success, walk away because they are trying to rip you off. There is no magical solution and no mystery to it. In fact, there is no secret! Scientists have repeatedly studied people who do well in life, solving problems effectively and almost ...
Views: 921 - Maximize Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” ~ John C. Maxwell According to Tony Robbins, we have “Time Targets.” These are pockets of time in ...
Views: 791 - Why “Should” Thoughts Keep You Stuck: A New Year's Resolution Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinEvery January marks yet another year that we tell ourselves that it’s time to reset, refocus, and re-envision our lives the way they were “meant” to be—the way they “should” be. It’s time to get healthier, work harder (or slower), and match real life with the ideals that have thus far seemed out ...
Views: 787 - Is it Easier to be Unhappy or Happy? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThis was a question that was put before me recently and I thought it an interesting one. For many people the answer is its easier to be unhappy, because unhappiness, struggle and complaint are their default beliefs and behaviors. For others, happiness seems to come easily. We all know those ...
Views: 1082 - Power of consistency has…the effect of MAGIC! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeI asked around “What comes to your mind when I say consistency?” Here are the responses : State of Data, Juggernaut, Roger Federer, Sachin Tendulkar, Apple i-phone sales, Day and Night, Rahul Dravid, Regularity, Cake dough consistency, Fibonacci series, Government Failure, Water shortage, ...
Views: 796 - All is well that ends well…Take things to the end – Be a Finisher! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIt was lovely to see Virat Kohli taking things to the finish in the recent matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Do you start brilliantly on a project and then give up before the job has been done? This is a very common ailment. The beginning of any new project or venture is full of ...
Views: 830 - Work on improving Focus to shift from struggle to success… - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeFocus is about saying no – Steve Jobs Something struck me very deep when I stumbled on this quote. All this while I thought focus only meant fiercely concentrating on what you want to get done, but now I have come to understand that – Focus is more about saying no to distractions! I finished ...
Views: 782 - Time Management Tips and Habits Give You More Time and Still Reach Business and Personal Goals On Time - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardThe interactive world we reside in permits a lot of diversions. At the office, there are interruptions by our colleagues or our partners in addition to calls from our family at times always important and many times a priority to address. There are our own vices sometimes searching phones, email ...
Views: 1016 - Stuck in the Cycle of the System - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectAnything is possible. I know, I know, I need to stop using lame opening sentences in the beginning of these articles. But seriously, anything is possible! The Law of Vibrations and Attractions says that whatever you constantly think about will turn into a reality. Because your thoughts ...
Views: 788 - 8 Pros Why You Should Start Your Writing Habit being a Student - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Dante MunnisNow, a lot of ink has been spilt over how you should make certain that you actually develop a writing habit and that you don’t just end up one of those people who calls themselves a writer and imagines themselves to be, but never actually puts anything on paper. So that is not the part I’m going ...
Views: 998 - 4 Mistakes Young People Make And An Easy Way Out - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from John McConnellThe phrase money is evil may not mean much when you are young, until you are in debts and you don’t know what to do. That is what’s happening to young people today. The fact that there is no financial education makes young people get out of college sinking deep in debts. And the sad fact ...
Views: 1171 - 30 Day Challenges...They DO Work! - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageWhen I initially agreed to do a 30 Day Blog Challenge, I had no idea how beneficial it would be. Eleven days into the experience, I’m finding it has given me a new level of discipline and focus that has far reaching benefits. It was during a private mastermind meeting with my clients that I ...
Views: 948 - How Writing Regulates Brain Activity and Improves Your Health - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Dante MunnisDo you think that perhaps the information about how good writing is for you is a bit biased because it’s generally writers writing about how healthy it is? Because if it isn’t, wow! Everybody should just write. Shut the factories, the cafes and the borders. Give everybody a pen and some paper ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Do You Have the Onset of Adult ADHD? - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Kathleen GageWith so many things vying for our time and attention, it’s more important than ever to have strategies in place that allow you to get the most out of the time you put into your business. Lots of people joke about how little time they have in their day and that their attention is spread in many ...
Views: 840 - Perpetual Procrastinator? 6 Time Management Tips for Staying On-Task - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Anica OaksYou have always made it a habit to put things off until the last minute. In the past, this mode of operation allowed you to scrape by with just enough time to meet deadlines. As life has become more demanding, you are finding that this approach is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. You ...
Views: 1017 - How to Set Up and Maintain Your Writing Habit - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dante MunnisStarting writing, that’s easy. It’s the continuing that’s the hard part. And yet if you’re not writing consistently you can’t really call yourself a writer – a dreamer, maybe but not a writer. So what makes it so hard to continue writing? The first piece of the puzzle we’re going to have to ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - 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: 1772(2 votes) - 7 Key Steps to Build Positive Habits - 28 Days to Building Your New Habit - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Julie Doherty28 Days to Building Your New Habit! Any area of your life that you are looking to develop a new, positive habit can be as easy as 28 days. This can be everything from eating well, to handling your finances more efficiently, completing tasks or projects within a reasonable scope of ...
Views: 1064 - The Positivity Process - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Maria KhalifePerhaps, by now, you already know this truth: happiness is not something you need to discover because you are already capable of it and because it is intrinsic to the essence of your being! Believe it or not, happiness is not elusive. I just requires your focusing on it for it to become ...
Views: 681 - Turn your business (and speaking) around - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing when you cross your own invisible line from, “Ugh! I have to do this,” to “Wow! I get to do this!” Such is the case with running. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I think I would enjoy, let alone love, running. But I do. A LOT! So much in fact, I regularly participate in local ...
Views: 798 - 5 Ways To Improve Self-Control - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Nelu Mbingu"One's greatest challenge is to control oneself" -Kazi Shams We've all experienced moments when our self-discipline was challenged. Whether it was not eating that extra cookie or finishing that work project before the deadline. We all know it can get difficult to deny ourselves immediate ...
Views: 1066 - The Story behind Complaining - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectComplaints. Complaints, complaining, complained. Now, if you’re wondering why I’ve written the word ‘complain’ so many times in different ways then that’s just because I’m trying to prove a point. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Oh no! She’s going to start complaining about people who ...
Views: 961 - Tips for Falling Back in Love with Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Jaynine HowardWe all hit that brick wall at times where we are no longer jumping out of bed each morning excited to start our day. When you find yourself lying in bed dreading to get up and start your day you know it is time to do some self-reflection and find out what is zapping your energy. Retreat from ...
Views: 1089 - How Do You Become an Olympic Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerIf you've ever watched any of the Olympics, you saw plenty of high-caliber, legends-in-the-making athletes. So how DO you become an Olympic legend - or in our case, an Olympic entrepreneur? I think it all begins and ends with your choices. In fact, it really boils down to making ...
Views: 978 - Being Lazy - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectI would say that everyone has their own ‘lazy times’ in life. Well you know those times where you're unproductive and just don't want to move. Well today is one of those days for me. I spent approximately 24 hours doing (by doing I mean in actions) nothing productive, neither did I do anything ...
Views: 1009 - RESPECT - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectRespect. It’s hard to define it in words but if Google was any help here, this is what I got out of it. Respect is having an admiration for something or someone and treating that thing or person 'well'. Now treating it or them well is easily misunderstood by all of us. A very simple example ...
Views: 1003 - Are You a Secret People Pleaser? [quiz] - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would happen if you said Yes to everything you were asked to do? You might end up in one of these situations: •Damitri had a to-do list of over 70 items, and he felt like he was always disappointing someone. •Amie spent almost a third of her workweek dealing with email, and worried ...
Views: 1341 - How to Make Money and Save Money from Relocating to a New City - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Bonnie Mechelle Mauldin,While a relocation can create some expenses, there are ways you can actually earn money from it! The most common way is through a garage or yard sale. This is probably a favorite because it’s a way to sell your clutter rather than tossing it in the garbage. One person’s junk is another ...
Views: 1380(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: 728(1 vote) - Positive Habits to Heal Your Relationship with Money - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Alice LandryMoney and finances are one aspect of our lives that affect us daily. The condition of our financial situation is often interrelated to other life areas such as health and career. From a holistic self-care perspective, your relationship with money can be addressed mentally, emotionally, ...
Views: 954 - What Is Your Normal? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Alice LandryDespite the dynamic nature of life, we usually develop normal routines and schedules to provide some sort of structure and guide to our daily lives. Looking back at the past several months, can you discern a "normal" pattern in your day-to-day activities? As a mom, personal development coach, ...
Views: 784 - Teaching Children Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Teaching children how to set boundaries helps with both peer pressure and time management.” ~ Patricia L. Perry As children develop, they learn that each day has a structure. Developing a sense of time can help them understand what to expect, to know when to move to another activity, and to ...
Views: 760 - Change, Change, Change... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSo, change...what is it? When we talk of change, we talk about starting something new, becoming and making something different, replacing someone or something; from little things such as putting on different clothes, driving a different car to bigger transformations such as changing daily ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - The Past is Simply a Stepping Stone to Better Things - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comRecently, I had the opportunity to provide consultative work in New York and this month it’s Boston and Cincinnati. On the flight back from New York to the west coast, I was thinking about my past ups and downs. We all have them and I want to inspire you to look at it in a different way. We ...
Views: 1068 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 898 - Busy or Productive? Here's 15 Differences - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from John UngerBusy people drive me crazy. The whirlwind of their lives, at work and at home, reminds me of a hover craft or a hydrofoil boat – never touching the ground or the water. It’s as if they have permanent ADHD with no medication, and that impairment forces more and more activity just for activity’s ...
Views: 1026 - 6 Habits of Successful Introverts - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Laura CallisenThis is the century in which the introvert will “shine.” In the past, we have valued the extrovert more in the marketplace, because communication, negotiation, marketing/sales, etc. always occurred face-to-face, and the extrovert thrived in an atmosphere of “people presence” and lots of ...
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