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- Clarifying Values and Analyzing Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne of the important ways in which successful people differ from unsuccessful people is that successful people tend to know who they are and what they believe in. Their clarity with regard to their goals, values, and ideals allows them to achieve success where others—including other people ...
Views: 1269 - Clearing the Paper (and Digital) Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Renee UrsemI lost 10 pounds in less than one week, and I feel great! No, I didn’t try the latest diet or exercise program. I simply cleared out my file cabinet. Everyone collects information. Some file it. Some pile it. Most are drowning in it. Going paperless hasn’t helped much. It just moved the piles ...
Views: 1348 - Coaching: 5 Limiting Habits that block you from success - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerThere are some habits that get in the way of our taking our next steps and achieving our goal. This article addresses three common limiting habits: negative self-talk, fear, and disbelief and suggests alternative behaviors that are more supportive of the success you desire. Negative ...
Views: 1434 - Common Mistakes That Cause New Habits to Fail - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamLearning good habits is not an easy task. But once you develop new good habits and new behaviour you must make sure that you to follow it regularly. However, the reality is that you are more likely to fall into your old habits and patterns rather than sticking to the new behaviour. This is one ...
Views: 709 - Common Recyclable Materials: Paint and Paper - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVPainting can be an expensive undertaking, but in many cases you do not need to use new and expensive paints. The quality of recycled paint is very good and this paint can be applied to a variety of different surfaces. Some of the many surfaces that are perfect for recycled paint are wood, ...
Views: 1174 - Compulsive Eating Can Be Triggered By Hunger - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillFeelings of hunger are triggered by hunger and readies the stomach to ingest food. You must be able to recognize if your stomach is hungry, sometimes you may confuse the feeling of hunger for thirst. Try drinking a glass of warm water next time you feel the hunger. You feel you should be full, ...
Views: 932 - Connecting With Others By Using Their Names - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gian Fiero |What’s the quickest way to build rapport with someone? Use their name when speaking to them. As simple as it may sound, it's a task that often gets undermined by forgetfulness. Why people forget names is the subject of much discussion, why they have difficulty remembering them is ...
Views: 1302 - Consistency -- why is it important to me? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayYes: 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: 1181 - Cope with Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceI truly hope that you are not trying to cope with depression because I have spoken to and met many people who have had it or still have it and it really is a tough one to deal with. Not only is the illness itself hard but there is a stigma attached to it where people might assume you have a ...
Views: 1590 - Cope with Hope - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rob McBrideWhen we cope with hope, we have more energy to face each day… Difficulty and challenge lurk in every nook and cranny. While the majority of us know it is not the circumstances, rather our reaction to them which is most important, it isn’t so easy to always keep faith. When hope slips away, ...
Views: 1393 - Cracking Down On Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, ...
Views: 1701 - Create a new Success Habit Set to Support Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Andrew HortonChange is always disconcerting, if not terrifying, for most people. I want to offer you a few tips in this article, which will help make positive changes in your life, which will take you from where you are to where you want to be. The positive change I encourage you to make in your life right ...
Views: 1848 - Create a Success Habit Set for Super Achievement - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonInspiration is that fire in your belly, which drives you to begin taking the necessary action, to allow you to realize your dreams. Developing a success habit set to sustain your daily efforts, is what will keep you going, even when that initial fire begins to wane and burn out. Dare to examine ...
Views: 918 - Create And Use 10 New Habits - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Christine LaureanoCreating this new daily routine will keep you focused, clear, balanced and motivated to move forward. These are things you do each day, which will support a positive change in your behavior and lay a foundation for fundamental shifts that will greatly improve your life. Key Points · · Only ...
Views: 962 - Creating a Business Strategy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2019 from Mark Lamplugh JrOn a scale of one to ten, having a good business strategy rates about a fifteen! No matter what kind of business you have -- whether you sell products or service, as the saying goes, "if you fail to plan, then you're planning to fail." Creating a strategy can mean the difference between ...
Views: 929 - Creating a Simplified Home - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxA home with no clutter can be a happy welcoming place. People sometimes associate a minimal home with cold and unfriendly feelings; this never has to be what happens. Simplifying just means you keep the things you truly love and clear out the clutter and miscellaneous things with home ...
Views: 956 - Cultivating Persistence - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Andy CraigPersistence. What is it? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines persistence as “the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people.” I like how my Pastor defines persistence. He likes to say “I can not ...
Views: 1204 - Daily habits you should practice - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHabit is the key program in our mind and in our life. Our routine habits have a major role in our day to day life. Habits are really programmed in our mind from our early childhood. To become more successful or to become a better person or to change our life we should setup ideal habits in our ...
Views: 523 - Daily Intricacies - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDid you ever have a moment when you noticed someone’s non-verbal gestures or physiology totally contradicted what they were saying? Or, while you were speaking, someone’s facial expressions were so animated you could tell exactly what they were thinking? No doubt you have. I find it fascinating ...
Views: 1000 - Dare to be Yourself - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from cedric riceAre you afraid to be the person that you really are? If so why? Most people will define themselves by the perceived reactions of others rather than their own individual accomplishments and abilities. Don't judge yourself by the actions of others. Many times other people have something to gain by ...
Views: 3447 - Dealing With Addictions And Distractions - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEach one of our lives is filled with all kinds of addictions and distractions. This can include a lot of things including social media, websites, shopping, videos, coffee, porn, sweets, soda, fries, gambling, work alcoholism, procrastinating, perfectionism, self-hate, addiction for drama, and ...
Views: 433 - Dear World - Why Do I Lose at Life? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Thomas HansenLosing at life is a well known discipline amongst people all over the world. This is where anyone is able to excel, by doing nothing and feeling sorry for themselves. Join the group, if you want to be a loser, or break out to become a winner. Sometimes you just need a gentle push in the right ...
Views: 848 - Declutter Your Schedule! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitEverybody is busy. And we secretly think we like it that way. On Facebook, probably once a week I see a quotation being shared about the amount of time teachers work after hours. And these make me laugh, because I certainly wouldn't have time to be starting my own business, raising a child, ...
Views: 1175 - Defeat Compulsion By Erasing The Past And Being Inspired - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillDo not live in the past. We all have our mistakes to deal with. We cannot rewrite it but we can ignore it and decide to move on. Pick up yourself from the vicious cycle of the past and empower your life to the brim. Do not justify the past by making excuses. Accept past mistakes but do not be ...
Views: 761 - Definition: Bad Habit - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisEveryone has bad habits and they want to get out of them. But, they may try to overcome a bad habit and lose out to the habit. This "How to" will let you know how to overcome bad habits. Steps 1. Plan your day. Execute the plan accordingly. 2. Before going to bed, analyze how you have ...
Views: 7182 - Definition: Breaking Habits - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisLearn to train yourself to break any annoying habit. Do you bite your nails? Chew on your hair? Suck your thumb? Don't worry, there is a way to break all of these bad habits. You just have to encourage and motivate yourself. Steps 1. Understand and admit to yourself that you have a bad habit. ...
Views: 988 - Definition: Habits - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakHabits are routines of behavior that are repeated regularly, tend to occur subconsciously, without directly thinking consciously about them. Habitual behavior sometimes goes unnoticed in persons exhibiting them, because it is often unnecessary to engage in self-analysis when undertaking in ...
Views: 2632 - Definition: Habitual - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisHave you ever heard the expression,” Quit banging your head against the wall!” It’s an old expression my Mom used that basically translates into: There are certain things we do that are as productive and healthy as banging your head against the wall. The interesting thing about the ...
Views: 2060 - Definition: Healthy Habit - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisA habit is an action or series of actions that we perform in a subconscious manner. We don't have to consciously think about doing these things, they seem to happen on their own. Habits can be good or bad, depending on how they enhance our quality of life, or detract from it. Have you ever ...
Views: 7982 - Delegating - Only Do what Only you Can do - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidySeveral of my coaching clients have requested support with either time management or work life balance When we have a discovery conversation on their challenge there is generally much more to discuss on the topic of insufficient delegation. They're keeping excessive responsibilities, ...
Views: 4117 - Demoralizing Is Not At All A Good Habit - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDemoralizing comes from the root word morale. Morale means the confidence or enthusiasm of a person or group at any given situation or time. Demoralizing thus, would then be the result of factors or acts or words from others or the self, that contribute to losing the confidence and enthusiasm to ...
Views: 640 - Determine The Best RC Helicopters To Accompany Your Skill Level - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Scott JonesThe opportunities of radio controlled vehicles have drastically grown in popularity over the past few decades as more people try to take advantage of the one of a kind possibilities that are offered by means of this hobby. This incredible popularity was initially brought on by the utilization of ...
Views: 778 - Develop Success Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from cedric riceSuccess is just as much of a pattern as anything else in life is. Many times successful people are not smarter than others, nor do they have more common sense, they just have personal habits which make them successful. As a matter of fact I have seen people who are successful who didn’t really ...
Views: 1147 - Develop The Habit Of Utilizing Time Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe reason why we search about productive life is quite simple. A productive life is equal to a happy life. But most of us will insist on wasting time, which makes it hard to live a productive life. If you tried and be more productive than average people, you can secure more in your carrier. ...
Views: 421 - Developing a Simpler Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxHave you ever wonder if living a simpler life is possible? It is! There is a growing movement to live with less. And by living with less you can finally win the battle with home organization making you happier for sure! If you live in an older home you may have more than once marveled at ...
Views: 1205 - Developing a Success Habit Set, Promotes Long Term Sustainable Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Andrew HortonInspiration is that fire in your belly, which drives you to begin taking the necessary action to realize your dreams. Sustaining that initial momentum and to keep effectively traveling on the path of achievement, requires you to develop a success habit set, to help you sustain your daily ...
Views: 2313 - Developing a Winning Success Style - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from William CottringerDeveloping a Winning Success Style by Bill Cottringer “When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” ~ Paul Brown. A person can generally be a winner with a big dream, solid game plan on translating the dream into reality, a good character with which to do that, a lot of hard ...
Views: 697 - Developing The Habit Of Calmness Always - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe flying flag is limited to its pole, but if it wills to fly beyond, it needs to break free, where it needs help…Anonymous Problems are irritants to normal life. Rest is the state of mind that the physical being craves for, but irritants do occur, once very often, disturbing the normal ...
Views: 630 - Developing The Habit Of Dealing With Negative People - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam“Society has no meaning for them, for they do not know or realise the world around. They have no plans of escape, but beat time until darkness sets in”. Long back in my teens, I read a novel of Alistair Maclean’s, “Fear is the Key”, suspense-filled thriller that takes man beyond endurance to ...
Views: 637 - Developing The Habit Of Dealing With Negative People - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam“Society has no meaning for them, for they do not know or realise the world around. They have no plans of escape, but beat time until darkness sets in”. Long back in my teens, I read a novel of Alistair Maclean’s, “Fear is the Key”, suspense-filled thriller that takes man beyond endurance to ...
Views: 651 - Developing The Habit Of Decision Making - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamMany life changes are lost through the incapability to act, due to indecision and more often due to overthinking. Very often it results in procrastination that plays the villain to lost opportunities. It is very often that a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ slips through our fingers due to ...
Views: 504 - Developing The Habit Of Gaining Good Talents - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTalent is defined as a “natural aptitude or skill”; which is wrong. Natural aptitudes are those traits that help sustain life. Talents are those aptitudes that one master to make life better. They are never imbibed through heredity but are mastered through training and effort to become skills. ...
Views: 609 - Developing The Habit Of Prioritising Thing That We Should Do - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe like to first do the things that we enjoy. And, we leave behind the things or pay very little attention to things that we don’t like or enjoy doing. That’s the general human tendency. We would rather like to be in the comfort zone than the pain curve. But do you know what is the secret to ...
Views: 668 - Developing The Habit Of Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe most important gift of nature to man is he, body, mind and soul- the self. He is the only one that has been capable of realizing the beauty of the self. With the largest brain volume vis-à-vis body size, humans have dominated the animal kingdom, very often improving nature’s intent. ...
Views: 542 - Discouraging A Disgusting Pet Habit: Ways To Shun Shocking Behaviors Away For Good - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from brian spilnerIf you have witnessed your pooch eating feces, then you were probably shocked. Why in the world would a dog want to eat poop? There are many theories on why dogs take part in what is known as coprophagia, or the act of eating feces. There are methods you can try to discourage the habit; but, ...
Views: 1597 - Discovering Affordable Hotel Rooms In A Jiffy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Leah LingaolingaoPeople love to go to different places. But if you have just an hour before you board your plane to your destination, finding a decent accommodation in a short amount of time can be your worst nightmare. Fortunately, the Internet is here to save the day because there is free WiFi at the airport ...
Views: 1036 - Do Hobbyists Really Need Kayak Fishing Life Jackets? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from MD Rasel MIahWearing life jackets is something that most aren't fond of doing. Life jackets are downright bulky, and they even feel uncomfortably hot sometimes. Still, authorities always assert that life jackets are important. It's because they serve as the first line of defense against drowning. Kayak ...
Views: 613 - Do You Believe In Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Carla McNeilWhen you think about doing something different, whether it be a job, business, hobby or task what is the first thought that comes up for you? When family or friends suggest going somewhere different, doing something differently than it has been done in the past – do you jump in with both feet ...
Views: 896 - Do You Have a "Just Get By" Strategy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickWhat if I could guarantee you that I could teach you a strategy that would keep you stuck exactly where you are right now, designed to generate a predictably mediocre results? Would you race to my “buy now” opportunity? Heck no! But yet so many people spend hours a day perfecting a strategy ...
Views: 1872 - 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 ...
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