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Creative thinking is how we as human beings evolve on a cognitive level. Our ability to utilize our problem solving skills lead to innovative solutions that allow our society to make advancements previously thought impossible. Thinking outside the box is what separates us from many other life ... Views: 1378
Whether it is about a renovation or a major construction, people who deal with properties look for earth moving services. Constructing a swimming pool or heading towards a major civil work like building erection or road construction, professionals are being considered today as a reliable ... Views: 1378
Nancy is like every entrepreneur I know. Highly creative and visionary, she has a million ideas. First she wants to be a coach. Then a mentor tells her she should offer workshops. Then she decides she should offer consulting in her old industry. Then, confused and full of angst, she hears about ... Views: 1377
Do you feel as if you’re drifting through life without ever achieving anything? Do you often make excuses for not taking positive steps towards a long-term goal?
If so, you would benefit from setting quick and easy monthly goals in all areas of your life.
Here is a system for doing so in ... Views: 1376
It's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ... Views: 1375
When I used to work for a photography agency, I'd get to sit in on a few meetings with photographers as they presented their books. Having just started in photography, I was always impressed with their photographs. My boss, however, was not.
A comment she made frequently was, "Their photos ... Views: 1374
One of the best feelings in life is to sit down after having planned, organized, and hosted a once-in-a-lifetime event. Event planning can be a rewarding and fun experience.
However, if the event is planned improperly, or if the event is run inefficiently, it can be disastrous experience ... Views: 1374
The New Year is here and already some are having doubts about their ability to stick to their resolutions. The problem with most resolutions is that they start out good and strong, but eventually wane and fade within a few weeks.
Yet, despite all that, a few individuals will actually succeed ... Views: 1373
Creating content if you are working online is critical in terms of increasing your exposure and building credibility. Although this particular online marketing strategy can be labor intensive the results you get from publishing content are unparalleled. Quality content can circulate on the ... Views: 1373
Every one of us is 'bestowed' with creative intelligence that for the most part is under utilized due to other responsibilities and busy lifestyles. This is not to make excuses for the under-utilization of our creative skills but merely an exclamation as to why they are not used more often. The ... Views: 1370
At the beginning of February I committed to a new challenge at my gym... to run (or walk) a total of 144 miles over three months. It amounts to 12 miles a week. It was a big commitment for me. I already spend about four hours a week at the gym in classes that I don't want to give up. To add ... Views: 1370
Diane Beaulieu, Entrée Kitchen owner and B.I.G. pod leader, asks, “When you have that feeling of there just aren’t enough hours in the day, where do you suggest one starts to relieve the stress?”
Great question Diane!
Take Back Your Work LifeThere are four places to find relief when you ... Views: 1370
I was in the Container Store watching what seemed like hundreds of people buying all sorts of plastic containers to put their “stuff” in. It got me thinking about the types of clutter we have, particularly in the workplace. While I don't, nor do my executive coaching clients, partake in the ... Views: 1369
As a business owner running the many different facets of your business, it’s not uncommon for you to feel as though you’re operating everything “out of your own head.” So when the answers you are seeking won’t appear you’ll often reach out to others around you for a fresh perspective.
You ... Views: 1366
One of the biggest challenges an entrepreneur faces is that there is no road map for what they want to do because it's their dream that they are following. They don't have a boss telling them what projects to work on and no teacher giving them homework assignments, teaching them what they need ... Views: 1365
If you research well, you will come to know that regions with low humidity are most prone to viral infections and a host of other health problems. In the winter months, it becomes even more prominent due to the surrounding cold and most importantly, dry air. Contrary to perception, it’s not ... Views: 1365
When undertaking a new venture, there’s a simple but powerful tool that will help you achieve several worthwhile goals:
• Assess new possible projects
• Improve the design of the way forward
• Enhance confidence in producing successful outcomes
Whether you are embarking on a project of ... Views: 1363
Are you tired of this happening to you every new year? You make goals and intentions with every ounce of certainly that you will make a change come hell or high water - and then slowly you lose steam, things get too hard, you cave in: you fall short of the diet, cheat on getting your newsletter ... Views: 1359
It's true that many people consider it a logistical nightmare to move furniture because, in addition to being difficult to move, it's an incredibly time-consuming process. What’s more, if you go the DIY way, it will cost you a lot which will leave you regretting the decision not to hire ... Views: 1358
One of the biggest benefits of hiring professionals to do your carpet cleaning work is their immense knowledge on these issues. They are extremely familiar with the ways of operating the cleaning equipment. In fact, they could do it in their sleep as well. They also know the right equipment that ... Views: 1357
Public Enemy No. 1 for leadership and management is distracted focus. It leads to lack of clarity and reduces personal and workforce engagement, productivity and performance. Change the focus dynamic in your life and you will improve your personal performance, engage your team and improve long ... Views: 1355
What kind of organization does not want to improve the results it delivers? No matter what kind of organization we belong to, we can all agree that improving results is among our objectives. And there can be several ways of defining and measuring results. In most business organizations, improved ... Views: 1351
With the fast depletion of natural resources like fossil fuels, people are aware of the need for its preservation as well as the harm it causes to the environment. The reason behind global warming is the carbon footprint that these resources leave behind once they are burned. With the awareness ... Views: 1351
The weather here in NJ has been pretty stormy lately. A couple of hours ago, it was dark outside. Thunder was rumbling. Everything seemed to be in place for a terrific downpour but the storm didn't come, at least not then. All we got were a couple of raindrops that quickly disappeared. Hours ... Views: 1348
So how do Peak Performers accomplish extraordinary things? The answer is simple. The process is simple. But you have to be dedicated to commit to it. Peak Performers practice self-development techniques or activities EVERYDAY. That’s right. They do it every day. Everyday might seem like a lot. ... Views: 1348
You may have already starting planning for your life with a certain ending in mind and you didn’t even realize it. If you start to think about it, this is an incredibly smart way to look to the future, by looking at the end first and then working your way backwards. Just as with any type of goal ... Views: 1348
This is a special request article. A client of mine told me that a colleague reached out to him to do a “quick” project. He priced it on the low end, since it was for a friend and it seemed pretty straightforward. She said yes and he set his team off to work.
The result…”She’s been a ... Views: 1347
Do you want to improve the efficiency of your practice time? Virtually every guitar player would answer “Yes” to this question and yet many musicians face painfully slow progress in their guitar playing year after year. It may appear that many guitar players may simply be unable to progress as ... Views: 1347
After hearing complaints about how slow he was in getting dressed in the morning to go to work, Jed decided to examine his routine. He learned that it took at least an hour for him to shave, shower, and get dressed. If he could invest just 15 minutes less every morning, he would generate more ... Views: 1347
Hunger, noise, temperature, surroundings, energy level and overall health. All of these impact how well you function, your productivity and the quality of your work. It doesn't matter what your business plan or marketing strategy is, the one thing that will make or break your bottom line is ... Views: 1347
If insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, what is thinking the same thing over and over despite evidence to the contrary? I refer to my chronic illusion that some day I Will Get Everything Under Control. In my mind, it’s soon, just not now: after my ... Views: 1347
When I wake up in the morning, I generally have a huge, mental list of a dozen or so big tasks I want to accomplish in the day. But, more often than not, I don’t accomplish all of those things. I’ve been working on improving my productivity for years, and I really feel like I’m getting somewhere ... Views: 1346
Spending every weekend scrubbing and cleaning your home can be a daunting task. This is especially true in the case of bathrooms and your shower enclosure that tend to get stained and blurry over a period of time. However, with the innovative application of nanotechnology, it is now possible to ... Views: 1346
These days, everything is superficial and visual appeal is given the utmost importance. Precisely for this reason, homeowners these days place great importance in how their house looks. Everyone wants their house to be a subject of awe, but not everyone has the means to do that. Whether it's for ... Views: 1345
We’re all trying to squeeze more into, and get more out of our days. With overflowing inboxes, and schedules that are packed tight, making the best use of our precious hours is becoming increasingly important. While we can’t actually manage time itself, we can exercise some control over how we ... Views: 1343
Needless to say, industrial areas require preventive power back up supply to ensure in the of inadequate power supply, the issue is addressed and taken care of. However, keeping a generator is not enough if you don’t put any attention on its maintenance. As the generators do not remain ... Views: 1341