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- How to Break a Habit in 7 Seconds - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Mike HughesOn December 5, 2009 I received an email saying that a great man had died. That man was Jim Rohn. ...Jim Rohn? - The name rang a bell but I'd never read anything by him or seen one of his videos or tapes. The email also had a link to a youtube video - I clicked on it and was brought to a ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - How to break mental blocks by action? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporMental blocks are a newfangled term synonymous with habit. The most vile habit is the habit of self-perception. Example. At school, I had a difficult relationship with physical education lessons. I did not like skiing, football, other "...ball" and even skates. I did not love. So I grew up ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - How To Change And Let Go Of Old Patterns - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wake up in the morning do you feel like you are ready to start the day as who you are or do you see one moment the same as the next, the same as yesterday? It is important in life to remember that all is changing constantly, including yourself. It is easy to forget and to accept ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - How to change your attitude towards ...? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporIf you cannot influence the situation, change your attitude towards it. We all know about this. But HOW can you change your attitude towards something? It turns out that this is not so difficult if you understand the very mechanism of the formation of our attitude to reality. WHAT IS ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - How to Change Your Life by Changing Your Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Bob CrawfordWould you like to learn a short-cut to success? One that will radically transform your life and bring you the success and happiness that you really want in your life? It is not as hard as you my have led yourself to believe. I'd like to share with you a very simple, very powerful way to ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - How to Choose the Habits That Will Make You a Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel WoodYour habits shape your days. Whatever comes naturally and easily, you will do more of and attract more of into your life. Most people have habits like brushing their teeth every morning, showering at specific times, eating at specific times but also negative habits that they just pick up, ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Those Bad Habits and Live a Fuller, Better Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Alan SearingSome people have bad habits they can't easily break. Bad habits are things that could hinder your advancement and self-growth. Do you want to break free of your bad habit? A short verse Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny. Do ...
Views: 2227(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight (Reduce Fat) by Changing Your Mind - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Liz (Zebe) PearsallSo many people are concerned with weight loss (fat reduction)—and yet, feel totally helpless with the idea of losing weight (reducing fat). Deep inside the subconscious, an endless, frustrating cycle has taken hold. However, there is a different way to understand what is happening within the ...
Views: 3062(3 votes) - 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: 1874(1 vote) - How To Make Yourself Happy? Simple Treats To Keep You In A Good Mood - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesHave you heard the expression that one doesn’t need much to be happy? It might just be true, since I am going to share with you some simple things that can put you in good and inspired mood. Here are things that can make you happy. 1. Artwork. New research into how the brain works carried by ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - How To Master Relationship With Time - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTime is never sufficient for any of us. We always think that we do not have sufficient time to complete our tasks because it rushes to nowhere and we are not able to catch up with it. The first truth regarding the idea that we do not have sufficient time is not true since most of us try to fit ...
Views: 440(1 vote) - 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: 1215(1 vote) - How to Stop Automatic Behaviour and Create New Habits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Frederick DodsonOne way to increase your overall Awareness and Psycho-Spiritual sense of power and aliveness is by not having all of your behaviour, movements and actions run on automatic but instead controlling some of them. A practice I recently saw a group of Japanese Buddhists do is "extremely slow ...
Views: 3406(2 votes) - How to Wake Up Gently and Improve Your Wake-Up Experience - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Kalyna KapurWhether you have to make up a resolution or you want to make it a habit to wake up early, you will not succeed by using the traditional alarm clock. There are many other options that you can easily follow to wake up early without losing your happy and fresh mood. So, here are the most ...
Views: 6466(1 vote) - Influential People - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Renee CanaliEach of us has been fortunate enough to have had someone in our lives have a positive affect on us. Some of us remember a teacher that made a difference at a critical time. Some had parents, grandparents or other relatives to lean on. For others, it may have been a rabbi or pastor. We had the ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Is This Your Time for a Fresh Start? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe have all had it happen. We put a lot of time and effort into something, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. Deep down, we know it probably will never work, but we have a really hard time letting go. More often than not, in addition to the time and effort, we may have also put in at least ...
Views: 1397(4 votes) - Is Your Smart Phone Stressing You Out? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from nancy traversDo you feel like you can’t escape the stress from work, or from your social obligations? Do they sneak up on you, even as you’re trying to have a few relaxing moments to yourself after a long day, or during a weekend that you’ve purposely left open for some well-deserved “me-time”? It might be ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Keep It Simple – Effective Meditation Techniques During Quiet Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbYou are never too young or too old to benefit from meditation. With the increasing pace of life, having quiet time each day can be very beneficial. You may have noticed the increasing market of numerous and different meditation techniques, including guided meditation books, CDs and DVDs. I have ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - Kindness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kemmy OluleyeQuotes of the week Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do. - Emmanuel ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - Life Coaching - Taming the Befusselbug, The Inner Demon of Worry - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jennifer Zurick-WitteThe Befusselbug casts an enormous shadow when she scurries through your mind interjecting worrisome thoughts about the future. Befusselbug is hard to catch and if you chase after her, she’ll lead you through a jungle of endless conjecture, causing sleepless nights and wrinkles, and ruining the ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Limiting Beliefs - Limits Achievements - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMany people lament that they want to take a new path, however, it is too scary when the outcome is unknown. When you can’t see something does not mean it does not exist. Humans are adept at limiting their awareness with a strong aversion to the existence of what is unknown or unseen. What you ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Lose Weight With EFT With These Simple Water and Commitment Tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaHave you started on your EFT weight-loss journey and find the weight not shifting like it would if you were dieting or doing boot-camps? Well, to lose weight, you need to eat less harmful foods, a moderate amount of healthful foods, and exercise more. When you first start your EFT journey of ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Make your life successful, ordered and happy - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Francisco GarciaLife should be enjoyable and happy; however, when your life begins to feel unhappy and out of control, you can turn things around with a few simple hints that will help you to take control again and reduce stress and anxiety. • CHANGING YOUR DIET If your diet has too much red meat in it, ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - One Thing You Must Do to Survive! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Pat MussieuxDo you remember a time when life included elements of play? For many of us, that is a very faint memory – you’re going to have to travel back to a time when you were younger to look for clues about how to resume this life-saving past-time. My brother often asks his little 4-year old, at the ...
Views: 1667(4 votes) - Organizing While You Are There - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemOpportunities exist each day to either clear away a small amount of clutter or maintain an existing space. Taking these small opportunities to organize a little at a time reduces the need to spend hours later “getting organized.” I call it organizing “While You Are There.” The easiest way ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Outrageously Wicked Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever vacillated between solutions only to make no decision at all? Or how about making a choice so fast that you don’t even look at more ideal options because you just want to move forward with your project or business? The truth is, solutions abound on all topics. And within that ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Personal and business prowess just got better with lists. Key lists that work the magic - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImprove your personal and business life with the right lists - 9 ways CONNECT WITH POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES 1. 10 IMPROVEMENTS. Make a list of at least ten improvements you could make. Consider health and fitness, career, home, business, family, hobbies, education and training. Come up with ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Political Correctness Around Body Shaming is Killing People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Practice the Act of Gratitude and Say Goodbye to Stress - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaGratitude- a word often used but seldom adhered to. How many times have we actually taken the time to feel grateful about something? We often say that good things happen to other people, but why don’t we realize that at time we are the ‘other’ person for a lot of people out there. When you ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - Sasha's Six Steps for Bringing in the Mail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I believe in opening mail once a month, whether it needs it or not." Bob Considine Close your eyes. Imagine coming home from a three week vacation. Notice how big the pile of mail that awaits you is. How do you feel as you contemplate having to deal with it? Feel some resistance? After ...
Views: 1992(1 vote) - Science Says These 9 Things Will Make You Happier - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyHappiness 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: 1588(1 vote) - Self Pity (The Emotional Parasite) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"Why does this happen to me? Nothing ever goes right!" We all have at some point in our lives had this emotion of "self pity." It is emotionally draining. Like a parasite feeding on our emotions. Its a human or natural emotion brought on by sadness, things not working out the way we'd like ...
Views: 2905(2 votes) - Self-Confidence: Key To Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Mark SandsYou may lack confidence at work for a variety of reasons. Maybe your employer’s expectations are too high, or you are in a job/department that requires skills you do not have. Perhaps you have a new boss, or you feel threatened by your colleagues; your work environment changed, or you are your ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - Simple habits will change your life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Sri TulasiI started following the timetable daily which I used to follow once in a week. Take some fresh morning air and meditate as this helps to focus on my day. Drink lots and lots of water. As this helps to keep me energize and as well as hydrated. I plan my day before I start it, just take 5 min ...
Views: 535(1 vote) - Stop Allowing Distraction to be your Master - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Andrew HortonStop Allowing Distraction to be your Master Keynote Speakers The information overload you are pummeled with every day is the most dangerous threat to your productivity and effectiveness. The amount of information available is exploding, there are more than 2 billion emails sent every day, ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Stuck And Don’t Know How To Move Forward With Life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Paul WoodwardHave you found yourself stuck? You have a desire you want and you just can’t seem to make it happen. You believe you have tried everything and nothing works for you. However, you still believe that you can work through this and get a happy result. When you look around, you can see people who ...
Views: 1703(2 votes) - Stuck In A Rut? Six Ways To Jumpstart Your Life Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Guerline JasminYou know how it feels to be stuck in a rut. You’re doing the same activities over and over, and you’re not happy. Maybe you feel bored with your life or burnt out on the job. Perhaps you know what would make you happy, such as a new career or increased responsibility at work, but making that ...
Views: 5286(2 votes) - Sucess steps for your life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Sri TulasiRemove social media from your phone. Learn how to meditate in a way that works for you and never stop (I learned by reading the book Untethered Soul by Michael Singer). Make reading a daily habit. Have hobbies you genuinely care about that aren’t movies and TV (Game of Thrones is not a damn ...
Views: 550(1 vote) - The 7 habits of people who get great results - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2018 from Pie chanToday's guide is a summary of the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey and was inspired by this post of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary. The principle behind the book is that, in order to achieve great results both from a professional and a personal ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - The All Powerful NO - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom loves to cut out articles from magazines and newspapers that she knows may be of interest to me. She’s done it for decades. This week she gave me one about taking things off your to-do list. Of course, it immediately drew me in because I’m a huge advocate of having only a few things on ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - The art of giving - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dia ThabetThe art of giving Do you know what the power of giving is? Do you realize that you have to learn how to give to be able to get? How the art of giving can benefit you? One of the wealthiest people in Canada John had almost everything a person could ask for, however, he was not happy. ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - The great legalisation debate - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAs long as there are users of dagga, there will probably be proponents of the view that it should be legalised. While it is not my aim here to further inflame an already volatile area of controversy, I want to use this article to explore some of the issues surrounding the legalisation debate, ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - The Importance of Giving - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoThe first installment of this series addressed how most people consider their financial donations to church or charity as TRANSACTIONAL – similar to a purchase or exchange of goods. However, in God’s eyes that type of giving is TRANSFORMATIONAL, since it works toward broadening our ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - The Importance of Giving - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor Constantino“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” - Benjamin Franklin This is a great quote that succinctly sums up the problem with money - namely you can never have enough of it due to our human inclination ...
Views: 1579(2 votes) - The Importance of Giving – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI’m a volunteer member on the board of our local church, Potomac Valley Assembly – here’s the link (http://www.pvachurch.com/pwsite/index.php). Since I’ve got my MBA degree, the board selected me as treasurer. It’s an honor to serve in that role and there are some insights that I’ve learned ...
Views: 1615(4 votes) - The Lost Art of Listening - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Shawn BrodofOne of my favorite quotes from the Bible is James 1:19 – "Be slow to speak, slow to anger and quick to listen." That about says it all! God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason and I believe we should use them in proportion. Listening is an art. It is an art that, for the most part, ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - The Misadventures of Multitasking: How Trying To Do Too Much Makes You Unhappy and Unproductive - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Elaine WellmanYesterday, I made a big mess. I was trying to be Superwoman and get everything done. Instead, I slowed myself down and am still cleaning up today. What does multitasking cost us? Before we explore that, here’s a cautionary, humorous, real-life tale. Last night, I had fun plans on the town – ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - The Pattern Organ - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis article is about an organ which you have never heard of or been aware exists. It is the ‘pattern organ’ and is located in your mind. Since science has not yet located the ‘mind’ we have no idea how big it is or where it is, and so that means it could contain several other organs within ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - The Pressure of Today - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeIt is time to reflect, reorganize, re-balance, reconsider …. in a time of increasing pressure. The speed of things happening in your life and surrounding is increasing. Now is the time to look back, review contracts etc. Are your contracts and commitments in the flow or are they holding you ...
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