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Where I've been and where I'm going
Friday - April22 , 2011
I am currently working on a new website with much more content. I have lots of good idea’s and I hope you will benefit from all this new information and new inspiration.
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Nuture your Friendships to Improve your health
Thursday - March24 , 2011
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There is some sad news for friendships in this era. A 2006 study from Duke University and the University of Arizona showed that Americans have almost one-third fewer confidants than they did in the 1980s, and that ties are more family based. Another disheartening statistic was that there are now twice as many people who report not having any close friends to share their problems with.
Lowering your expectations of your friends seems counterintuitive at first, but the truth is that good friends understand dropped calls. When our tunnel vision causes us to insist on standards of behavior from our friends we often miss the gift that is being offered. True friends rejoice at one another.
Today take the time to rejoice in your friends. Make that connection and tell them exactly what makes them a good friend for you and what you appreciate about them.
Improve your emotional intelligence - Step 4 control non-verbal communication
Saturday - March19 , 2011
Sometimes, what we say is less important than how we say it or the other nonverbal signals we send out. In order to hold the attention of others and build connection and trust, we need to be aware of and in control of our nonverbal cues. We also need to be able to accurately read and respond to the nonverbal cues that other people send us.
Our nonverbal messages will produce a sense of interest, trust, excitement, and desire for connection–or they will generate fear, confusion, distrust, and disinterest.
Part of improving nonverbal communication involves paying attention to:
- Eye contact - The way you look at someone can communicate many things, including interest, affection, hostility, or attraction.
- Facial expression - The human face is extremely expressive, able to express countless emotions without saying a word. The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.
- Tone of voice - When we speak, other people “read” our voices in addition to listening to our words. Think about how tone of voice, for example, can indicate sarcasm, anger, affection, or confidence.
- Touch - Think about the messages given by the following: a firm handshake, a timid tap on the shoulder, a warm bear hug, a reassuring pat on the back, a patronizing pat on the head, or a controlling grip on your arm.
- Timing and pace - Your ability to be a good listener and communicate interest
If you are planning what you’re going to say next, daydreaming, or thinking about something else, you are almost certain to miss nonverbal cues and other subtleties in the conversation. You need to stay focused on the moment-to-moment experience in order to fully understand what’s going on.
Improve your emotional intelligence - Step 3 Develop an awareness of your emotions
Thursday - March17 , 2011
An important skill of emotional intelligence is having a moment-to-moment awareness of your emotions and how they influence your thoughts and actions. Emotional awareness is the key to understanding yourself and others.
Many people are disconnected from their emotions–especially strong core emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, and joy. But although we can distort, deny, or numb our feelings, we can’t eliminate them. They’re still there, whether we’re aware of them or not. Unfortunately, without emotional awareness, we are unable to fully understand our own motivations and needs, or to communicate effectively with others.
- Are your emotions accompanied by physical sensations that you experience in places like your stomach?
- Are your emotions evident in subtle facial expressions?
- Are your feelings strong enough to capture both your attention and that of others?
- Do you pay attention to your emotions?
- Do they factor into your decision making?
If any of these experiences are unfamiliar, your emotions may be turned down or turned off. In order to be emotionally healthy and emotionally intelligent, you must reconnect to your core emotions, accept them, and become comfortable with them.
So, today put a name to each emotion you feel by writing it down. If you do not have anything on your list at the end of the day then tomorrow pay close attention to your facial expressions during the day and note them. Other methods of noticing your emotional state is to note the expression others have when you speak to them. Others will often mimic your facial expressions.
Only when we can identify our emotional state can we communicate appropriately. To effectively communicate make sure that your expressions match your emotional state. Frequently we mis-match our emotional state and our facial expressions. If you find yourself smiling when you are angry you need to adjust your facial expression to match your emotional state.
Manage your stress and improve your emotional intelligence - Step 2 Identify calming mechanisms
Tuesday - March15 , 2011
The best way to reduce stress quickly is through the senses: through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But each person responds differently to sensory input, so you need to find things that are soothing to you. Today try one of these soothing techniques when you notice you are using your stress trigger mentioned in the last post.
Taking a Break at Work: While at work, make time for a mini-retreat from the stress.
- Practice muscle relaxation by tightening, then loosening muscles progressively from your feet to your head.
- Play soothing, meditative, music through your headphones.
- Have a soothing scent nearby that you can sniff, like a nice bar of soap or scented sticks.
- Keep a calendar at your desk with serene scene's that you can gaze at and imagine lying in the photo with warm sunshine on your face.
- If you don't have an office space then take your break time to close your eyes and imagine a calming scene.
- Take time to do something creative like draw or doodle.
Other stress releasing ideas:
- Get some exercise. This is one of the best stress busting activities which will help your physical and mental health.
- Set aside a specific time of day for worries and only contemplate your concerns then.
Manage your stress and improve your emotional intelligence - Step 1 Notice Stress triggers
Saturday - March12 , 2011
When we’re under high levels of stress, rational thinking and decision making go out the window. Runaway stress overwhelms the mind and body, getting in the way of our ability to accurately “read” a situation, hear what someone else is saying, be aware of our own feelings and needs, and communicate clearly.
The first key skill of emotional intelligence is the ability to quickly calm yourself down when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Being able to manage stress in the moment is the key to resilience.
Realize when you’re stressed – The first step to reducing stress is recognizing what stress feels like. Many of us spend so much time in an unbalanced state that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to be calm and relaxed.
Today be consciously aware of when you are stressed and note it by an outward act. For example; If you have a ring on your hand then twirl it on your finger when you feel stress, tap your fingers or choose another active method to signal stress. You may already have a bad habit that identifies a stress trigger like biting your nails. If you have a bad stress indicator try changing it to something non-damaging.
Consciously and purposefully signaling your stress will allow you to better manage it.
Read about an inspiriting person
Monday - February28 , 2011
Did you ever stop to think how fortunate you are, or do you think were given a bum rap in life? There are some truly inspiring people out there. Who, despite their challenges make a wonderful life for themselves and are an inspiration to others. Take a few minutes to read about some of them.
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Express your Love Today
Friday - February25 , 2011
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Love is a universal feeling, which is felt by every living being on this earth. Though there is no definition to describe this unique feeling of love, it is characterized by a sense of attachment and affection towards somebody or something. So strong is the feeling that it is said that it makes the world go around. If you are still wondering why is love so important in our lives, the answer is that it satisfies the emotional needs of human beings.
A passionate lover’s kiss, a tender mother’s touch, a fatherly concern or a brotherly, sisterly affection, everything expresses love. It is this feeling of love, which is responsible for the existence and maintenance of the society. When a baby is born, parents forget about their hunger, sleep, as they are so much in love with their child. The sweet ecstasy of love enables the man to accomplish tasks that would not have been possible without its powers. The enigmatic emotion exceeds all boundaries and has great potential of changing lives of the people.
Your actions impact the actions of others who in turn affect you. Make sure you express your feelings of love toward others and it will be returned to you.
Want to know what your friends think of you? Want to know what your friends think of you? Want to know what your Friends think of You?
Tuesday - February15 , 2011
There is a difference between what you think others think of you and what others actually think of you in their inner minds. This should be no surprise to anyone. It takes a lot of courage to just tell people their faults. That is why most people bite you behind your back and silently criticize you in their minds. Your intimate friends do not criticize you openly for fear of offending you; but they criticize you inwardly, as you do them. If you want to know what your friends think about you, behave and constantly improve yourself by being unselfish, wise, calm, meditative, fearless, sweet, sincere, courteous, methodical, true to your word, and unafraid to be firm, and your friends will be so overwhelmed that they will think, and talk loudly, about who you are.
Learn to be happy, and you will influence the people you meet to be happy. It is easy to wish that others would behave perfectly toward you, and it is easy to see their faults, but it is very difficult to conduct yourself properly and to consider your own faults. Your good example will do more to change others than your wishing, your wrath, or your words.
Wherever you are, remain awake and alive in thought, perception, and intuition -- ever ready to appreciate exemplary conduct and to ignore bad behavior. Your highest happiness lies in being ever ready to learn and to behave properly.
Tarot inspiration for today
Sunday - February13 , 2011
Using the Tarot card in the position of self as an inspiration I am going to use my mind to steer my behavior in mind, body and spirit.
Today my Tarot card is Chariot; I will focus my thoughts toward my goals and match my efforts to help meet my goals. That means that I will focus on getting my home and finances in order so I can hit the ground running with my studies next month and I will pay close attention to my eating and make sure I get some exercise today as I have been slacking off. An athlete poised at the starting line needs to be focused and prepared for the task ahead. Read on to hear more about The Chariot and where you can find your Tarot inspiration.
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Control your Cell Phone and Simplify your Life
Sunday - February06 , 2011
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Simplifying your life doesn’t necessarily mean doing without. The philosophy of today’s simplicity movement is not to live without possessions or to live in frugality, but to slow down and live a more balanced, deliberate, and thoughtful life. And research shows it is a healthier life as well.
Simplifying your life doesn’t mean you have to ditch the cell phone, pager, e-mail, instant messaging, voice mail, call forwarding and so on. But it does mean establishing clear boundaries:
- Turn off your cell phone when you shouldn’t be interrupted
- Don’t take a cell phone to an appointment or when you are focusing on someone else.
- Don’t give out your cell phone number. Use it only for outgoing calls.
- Screen calls by using caller ID.
- Use the “delete” option - early and often
- Maintain your commitment to work-free vacations
- Let voice mail or the answering machine take your calls.
- On your voice mail greeting, be clear about when you will and will not be available.
Put More Thought into Your Clothing Choices
Sunday - January30 , 2011
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Get ready for tomorrow today by putting more thought into your clothing and setting out tomorrow’s clothes and jewelry tonight. Also, put more thought into your makeup and hair choices before you go to bed.
For most people, getting ready in the morning is done in a hurry. It’s hard to be enthusiastic about your appearance when you’d much rather be back in bed.
But, despite my lack of morning cheeriness, I still know the importance of dressing the way I want to feel for my day. I might not be in that mood when I step out of bed, but putting on a fun ensemble is a good start to making my day great.
When you get dressed, ask yourself these questions to see what your clothes are saying about you:
- Do I wear too much black? Sure it’s slimming, but isn’t it a tad boring, and a tad too predictable? How can you add more color?
- Are my clothes baggy? What are you hiding from? Do you think big clothes help conceal your size? Did you know that big clothes simply make one’s body look bigger? Hiding in your big clothes isn’t helping.
- Are my clothes too tight? Do you need to invest in some new clothing pieces with your real size in mind? A few simple rules: your tummy probably shouldn't be showing (unless you’re at the pool), and if your pants give you “stomach overhang” you need to invest in some new ones.
From time to time, it's important to ask yourself if you are in a clothing rut. Remember, the way we dress is the way we present ourselves to the world. Represent your truest self by dressing the way you want to feel!
Create a New Habit
Friday - January28 , 2011
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Most of our life is lived by habits. We learn how to ride a bike, how to drive a car, we even learn how to speak and read. And then we do all of these with minimum effort and implication. Basically, all of these are habits. They allow us to focus on other things while pushing the routine into background. It would be quite difficult to learn to drive the car every time you need to go shopping, isn’t it?
As any other things in our life, habits are just tools we use in our joyful exploration of life. Habits are not good or bad, they are just ways of handling repetitive tasks that would otherwise require a lot of energy. As such, the master habit of creating / breaking your habits can be quite an asset.
How To Create A Habit In 15 Days
All you need for that is a journal. You can use anything that fits, from pen and paper to an electronic journaling software. My choice here is the excellent MacJournal. Each day you will follow a simple set of rules thoroughly described below.
Day 1: Name your habit
Define it in the shortest, yet most understandable sentence you can write. Take your time. Write until you finally come with an atomic sentence. Your new habit could be something like this:
- write daily on my new book
- learn thai
- eat healthier
- exercise daily
Day 2: Describe your actions in detail
Now it’s time to get detailed. Write everything you need to perform in order to create that habit. For instance, if you want to write on your book, be as detailed as you can:
- write each day at least 30 minutes
- write each day at least 3000 words
- read each day at lest 5000 words from previous chapters
- do at least 15 minutes internet research
- borrow time from my other tasks (family, kids, friends, kids, entertainment)
Day 3-5: Habit Implementation
During these days you’re going to journal your experiences with your habit implementation. You should be extremely accurate but without any comment whatsoever. We’re trying to break the doing from the analyzing here, so during these days don’t write any comment, just what you did. If you did nothing, write that, but don’t write the reasons.
Day 6: Your First Milestone
Now it’s time to start analyzing, This is the day when you’re commenting on your progress. If you haven’t made any progress it’s time to write the reasons. What stopped you? Which of you defined tasks in Day 2 were performed and which avoided? Be as specific as you can. You have a whole day just for assessment. When you finished this, you’re already a week away from your starting point. Whatever your progress, keep in mind that you’ve done it for one week. You only have 9 days to go.
Day 7-9: Habit Implementation Phase 2
You already have a milestone and three days of practice. You can now go on with habit implementation, applying all you’ve learned in the first milestone. Remember, just write down the action performed, not your comments.
Day 10: Second Milestone
Now you have the experience of the first milestone and even 3 more days in which you implemented, It’s time to write down your comments again. From my experience, the second milestone is the most important one. Basically, by the second milestone you already shaped most of your habit. Just write down your progress and any comments you may want to get out of your head. In the free downloadable template there’s also a little questionnaire to help you better assess your progress.
Day 11 – 14: Habit Implementation Phase 3
By now this should be on auto-pilot. Unless you have established yourself a really big goal, you should be able to use the 3rd phase only for lock-in purposes. You may focus now on the doing and enjoy the reflex of being in that context. For instance, if you wanted to start writing a book, right now you should be able to do it acceptably easy. Even more, you should be able to focus on the writing part instead of the habit creation.
Day 15: Final Evaluation Milestone
If anything were right, you just can archive this journal and move on. If you feel you can enhance a little bit the process, or even if you haven’t created your habit yet, you can restart the whole process. It’s only two weeks and you’ve done it once already.
Creating a habit is largely a matter of defining it right first and then implementing it. The success of creating a new habit lies in your capacity to accept it and if you try too hard, you may come to a point where actually reject it.
Loving, touching and Daring - to improve your life and love
Monday - January24 , 2011
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Studies indicate that those in the happiest relationships produce less of the stress hormone cortisol when they're under duress. Too much cortisol suppresses the immune system, leaving you vulnerable to colds and flu; slows healing of wounds, bruises, and broken bones; and spurs your body to store fat around your abdominal organs, the kind that sets the stage for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The cortisol connection is probably a major reason why lonely people die earlier.
What's clear is that you can and should outsource your worries to those you love, and if you can't unload to a romantic partner, rely on close friends, parents, and siblings. And when possible, make an effort to infuse platonic relationships with a bit of touching. Any sort of pleasurable physical contact can trigger the release of oxytocin, a bonding hormone that pushes us to build trust and intimacy with another person.
For this reason, social networking sites, despite their growing popularity, might not make us feel all that bonded. In an informal survey of 150 students, found that while most had more than 200 friends on the Facebook site, all said these friendships were on the whole pretty shallow.
Ultimately, the human brain craves that head-over-heels, no-one-elsen-in-the-world kind of love. Just looking at the object of your affection in that early rush of new love lights up the ventral area of the brain, a tiny region that squirts out the brain chemical dopamine. Those who engage in frequent sex, studies suggest, have a better sense of smell, lower rate of heart disease, improved physical fitness, and healthier body weight.
There are ways to reignite the flame, though going out to your favorite restaurant for a Valentine's dinner is probably not one of them. Research has shown that you both need to engage in something novel and challenging, to get your brain to produce that dopamine surge. Thus, sharing a Cliff Bar on the banks of a river after rafting down white-water rapids could be the more romantic way to go.
Practice Building your Self Confidence
Wednesday - January19 , 2011
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A small success can bring big feeling of competence. Small steps lead to more steps. Pat your self on the back every time you make a small success. Every step counts. Take one step at a time in a positive direction, this is the practice of self-esteem.
Improve your body language: Like it or not - first impressions do count. So stand tall and practice good posture. Stride into a room, make eye contact and be the first to introduce yourself.
Wear clothes that fit correctly: Don’t disguise your body. Wearing ill-fitting clothes only accentuates the area’s you’re trying to cover. Big, baggy T-shirts make you look bigger; they don’t cover anything.
Be kind to yourself: Think about the things you tell yourself when you make a mistake. Would you say those same things to your friends? Probably not. When we make mistakes, we are often very hard on ourselves. Yet we treat other people much, much better. Next time this happens, stop and start talking to yourself as you would talk to a friend.
Remind yourself of your good qualities: Make a list of at least five good qualities and remind yourself of them daily.
Don’t dwell on your past mistakes: Mistakes to not define who we are. Keep things in perspective.
Surround yourself with supportive people: Choose carefully who you share your heart with and surround yourself with people who will encourage and motivate you.
Learn to stand up for yourself: Your soul dies a little bit every time you keep quiet when you should speak up for yourself. Start with the small things. Complain if you get bad customer service.
Learn to say NO. “NO” is a word.
Don't forget to smile!
Sunday - January16 , 2011
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Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.
Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. Smiling is just one fun way to live longer.
- Smiling Makes Us Attractive. We are drawn to people who smile. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good.
- Smiling Changes Our Mood. Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
- Smiling Is Contagious. A smiling person brings happiness with them.
- Smiling Relieves Stress. Stress shows in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed.
- Smiling Boosts Your Immune System. Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.
- Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure. When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
- Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin. Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
- Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger. The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.
- Smiling Makes You Seem Successful. Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.
- Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Don't be afraid to be your own person and find your own path
Saturday - January15 , 2011
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Be ambitious. When setting goals, remember that you are distinct from what you have and what you seem to be. If you let others define who you are, you may not find happiness. Pursue your own dreams -- not your parent’s, mate’s, or your best friend’s.
Be brave and take risks. Don’t be afraid of mistakes. Risk-taking builds confidence. When considering any risk: define a clear goal. Review the positive, practical and potential losses. Determine whether the risk is one of trust, identity or something larger. When you focus on risks that have a larger purpose, you can’t go wrong. Even if the risk doesn’t turn out as you hoped it would, you will gain from it. Act. Take a risk. Be confident -- you have earned it.
Think and speak positively. If you hear a compliment or positive statement about someone you know pass that compliment on to them. An Arabian proverb puts it neatly: Blessed is he who speaks a kindness; thrice blessed he who repeats it.
Learn something new. Create a new hobby. Increase your vocabulary one word a week. Take on a new physical challenge or activity.
Spend time investing in your personal growth. This enables joy to flourish amid the fears and difficulties of life. Read self-help books and act on the knowledge.
Decisions: the next time you ponder a decision, think of everything that could go right and say to yourself, "What do I have to lose, really?
Accept Responsibility
Wednesday - January12 , 2011
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Accept responsibility. Finding self-confidence requires accepting responsibility for your own happiness, and recognizing that you are a product not only of your genetic code and your environment, but of the choices you make.
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Explore Art; Change Your Perception
Monday - January10 , 2011
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Ok, my next inspiration may put you off balance a bit. Take note of the way we walk through our day's looking at the same things. The same home, the same family, the same grocery store, etc. These experiences shape how we view the world and those around us. Take some time to step outside of “your usual” and experience something new. Force yourself, even if it is in the minutest detail like looking at the website I am presenting here, to stretch your thoughts outside of the present to “contemplate” something totally different. Here are just a few grains of thought about art for you to take with you. Read More...
Improve your self discipline at work
Friday - January07 , 2011
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For many people, discipline is a dirty word. They equate it with an absence of freedom, with coercion or duty. Nothing could be further from the truth. The workplace is the perfect environment to work on your self-discipline. Start with your email. Not only is email addictive, but it is also the “largest single interruption in modern life”. So try checking your email only once or twice per day rather than every minute and “act” on those emails, don’t just pass them on.
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Stay Focused on the present to improve your relationships
Monday - January03 , 2011
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Connect with a friend or family member who's relationship is important to you and practice staying focused on the present, your feelings, understanding one another and finding a solution. Read More...
Take control of the things you can in your life
Friday - December31 , 2010
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Decide on several things you would like to change in your life. Write them down. Then make an honest assessment of what you can and can’t control. Change and act on the things that are in your control and release the things that are out of your control. Read More...
Trust your instincts to find your spirit
Thursday - December30 , 2010
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When our ancestors couldn't find answers or when they didn't understand they turned inward. Turning inward gave them faith.
We understand more about the world we live in but we don’t have the same reasons to find faith as our ancestors and sometimes it makes us feel as though we have lost our spirit. We don't need to find your spirit; it's been there all along! We just need to listen to it. It doesn't speak with words. It communicates through feelings, intuition, and sometimes, through overwhelming joy!
It's easy to recognize. It is all that is positive in your life. It is fun and childlike. To tune into it you need to learn how to trust yourself and the many urges, little voices, and gut feelings you have every day and dismiss as unscientific. Stop dismissing them. Pay attention! The more you listen the easier it will be to hear. Its like building up a muscle in your body. Use it and it gets stronger.
So, just for today, have some fun. Commit to yourself and to your spirit that you'll "hear" what it has to say. Follow its instructions, wherever they may lead you. Go with your gut feelings. Act on your hunches. Consider the little voices. Don't question. Trust…and it will change your life forever!
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Rest, Relax and Enjoy your Holiday
Saturday - December25 , 2010
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Today is a wonderful, joyful day of celebration, togetherness and connection with friends and family. Do NOT RUSH the day; instead relax and enjoy the day, EVERY MOMENT!
Create something that will be memorable that you can look at in the future to remember the day by. Taking pictures is good or start a new tradition like a collier de nostalgie (nostalgia necklace); in which you collect beads and trinkets to add to a chord to with you and hold wonderful moments in time for you.
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Identify Sources of Sabotage in your life
Tuesday - December21 , 2010
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Lack of awareness can destroy good intentions. Environmental cues that often go undetected can affect thoughts and behaviors. Make a list of all the things in your physical environment that slip you up and circumvent your goals. Then make a commitment of what you will do instead and write it down. Read More...
Pessimistic speak - A self fulfilling prophecy
Sunday - December19 , 2010
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Today’s inspiration is to catch yourself in “pessimistic speak” and consciously correct yourself. Read on to see what we mean by “pessimistic speak” there is some really GREAT information you can take away to improve your outlook on life... Read More...
What makes people successful?
Saturday - December18 , 2010
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Being successful doesn’t just happen. Behind every successful person is a constant pursuit of their goals, even when no one is looking. Read More...
CONTROL, don’t suppress, your anger
Wednesday - December15 , 2010
Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but learning how to deal with it in a positive way is important. Here are some tips to help you control yours.
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What does it mean to be a free spirit?
Tuesday - December14 , 2010
A person who thinks and acts in a free way without worrying about normal social rules.
While doing my usual google search for inspirational idea’s I came across this book called “Dandelion: memoir of a free spirit”. I have to tell you that I have only read the first chapter, but it was very enthralling and I intend to read the rest. The book is online and free at the following hyperlink:
http://books.google.com/books (just search on “dandelion: memoir of a free spirit&rdquo
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Take 15 Minutes to Meditate
Sunday - November21 , 2010
Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. The yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses, and in accelerated learning programs.
It lowers oxygen consumption
It decreases respiratory rate
It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate
Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate
Decreases muscle tension and headaches
Builds self-confidence
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