Where you are today is directly related to the choices you've made up to this point; one month, two weeks, last year and even a decade ago. There are so many choices that we make everyday, some big, some small, conscious or subconscious. However, in our lives the choices we make dictate the path we take or the journey we are currently on. What books to read and learn from, mentors and role models, when to get married and have children, where to...more
Stress and problems are just a natural part of life. How you react and interpret stressful situations can have a great impact on you and your life. Here are five ways to handle life's curve balls.1. Don't get "sucked" in.Whose crisis is this? Is this self imposed, are you taking on too much or does this really require immediate attention? Can this be postponed or delegated out to someone more qualified for your ease? For example you may want to...more
A new year brings new hope and new beginnings. Are you already thinking about your resolutions for 2010? How'd they work for you last January? Why not try something different-develop new habits.Habits are the things you do subconsciously or on auto pilot. The rituals you have, such as exercising, smoking, negative thoughts or saving money determine where you are currently in your life. Successful people are successful because of their daily practices, such as being punctual, reading and socializing with people like themselves. Habits are the foundation of your success or what's holding you back.New habits can be formed within a short period of time depending on the frequency the behavior is repeated. Daily habits can be locked in sooner and with ease than compared to a weekly ritual.Evaluate:Take inventory of the habits you currently have. Determine what habits you need to best serve you and pull you forward or in the direction you want to move in.One at a Time:Pick one habit to work on and lock in per month. You can have 12 new patterns for success by the end of 2009. Think about how far you could be with new or revised routines.Plan:Pull out your day planner, on the first of each...more
Do you always complete the task at hand before moving on to the next one? Further more what's the criteria you use to choose your next task? Lot's of people start something then part way through either get bored or convince themselves it's the right time to begin something else.Why this is a problem!It's a problem because if you do it often enough...more
Turn on the news and you'll likely be bombarded with traumatic events and updates on the gloomy economy. Call up a friend and she might tell you her husband just lost his job, or a loved one was just diagnosed with cancer. Even in your own home, you may be worried about your child, or feel burdened by the number of responsibilities you have to...more
Would you like to change your life? Be happier, have better relationships have the things you want?Many people go about their lives knowing that things are not quite right but do not have the knowledge of how to change things.This was me a short time ago. The unconstructive things over whelmed the positive and I did not realize how badly my perspective of life had changed. One gets caught up in the tedious pace of day to day living.I knew nothing about personal development other that you can pay huge money to go to weekend conferences where motivational speakers talk to a huge audience and try to inspire.I was fortunate enough to come across a company called Life path and joined their business to make money. Part of the business offers a personal development course. I went along with the current and started the 56 day on line interactive course and it did not take me long to discover this was exactly what I needed. The further I got into the lessons the more I realized I had been functioning on auto pilot and my life lacked the fun, joy and excitement it should have had.As my mind set changed so did my views on life and my entire way of thinking. My family started to notice changes...more
Is there any aspect of your life you would like to change?Many people go about their lives knowing that things are not quite right but do not have the knowledge of how to change things.This was me a short time ago. The negative things over whelmed...more
How To Manifest Successful Goals EasilyMost people would agree that individual beliefs and values influence and determine the outcome of any situation or experience in our lives. That's why a group of people can go through similar experiences and yet...more
You're at a huge networking event. Nervously, you glance around the room and see many familiar faces. Some of the faces are new and are even smiling. These are the faces of your fellow club members. You have talked to them many times on many...more
Bereavement â" Understanding and coping with Grief.Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them - TolstoyIn truth, no written words...more
In some of my postings, both here and on other's sites, I have made reference to what I call the "Age" or "Era of Entitlement". I believe there is a growing perception, even belief, on behalf of many in today's western society that they deserve, or...more
Anxiety is a major contributing factor in creating psychological disorders and psychiatric problems. A chronic and persistent feeling of anxiety can be categorized as a case of Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. On the other hand, a chronic and...more