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Clients of Martha Beck’s learn very quickly what not to say in her presence. Any version of the words "I can’t" sends her off.
I admire her commitment to not letting people get away with saying they are powerless. (She’s screamed in my ear before!)
I’ve also come to realize I’ve got a ... Views:1086
Q. In what situation do you consume alcohol? What are your feelings in these situations? Does it make you feel more self-confident?
Q. On average how many units do you consume a week? (Be truthful.) You can only change if you are willing to take a good hard look in the mirror.
Q. What do you ... Views:1284
Procrastination is a problem for people with or without ADHD. The damage doesn't stop with the repercussions of not following through. It is more than failing grades on a report card, loss of promotion, missed opportunities, or getting dismissed from a job. Although the consequences are ... Views:4250
Why is gossip bad
I never understood how dangerous gossip is until I studied psychology where I discovered that a word or two that we say can result in destroying the relationship of many people months later!!
Your mind doesn’t see, hear or read but it tries to match what it receives from ... Views:3364
In the past I have written about replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts and ideas on how to get what you really want. Today I am going to write about Goal setting and how to use this tool to help you get what you want. Realize that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so if ... Views:1124
There are times when life is on a roll, when everything happens effortlessly and seems to fall in place. We feel great and couldn’t have been more happier. It’s as if the planets and stars were aligned just for us. We even think we finally cracked the success formula. Isn’t life just wonderful? ... Views:1008
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - John Dryden
A coaching client was recently talking to me about her struggle to establish a regular meditation practice. She asked me how in the world I ever got to the point where I am right now - meditating for an hour or more each ... Views:2236
Goals--we all know that they are supposed to help us achieve great things. We may have even taken a class to learn how to accomplish the goals that we set. You may have heard countless professionals say that without a goal you are less likely to succeed. Have you ever wondered it's really about ... Views:933
Are you someone who is usually pressed for time? Do you possess the desire to live a life that is simple but includes quick, simple steps you can implement to enjoy a balanced, healthy lifestyle? You are probably aware that you have the power to be mindful and concentrate on employing positive ... Views:1642
An exciting new diet can certainly nourish your optimism. But it won’t change reality.
The truth is, a new diet is nothing more than a fresh set of restrictions that you probably won’t stick to any better than you stuck to the many (once fresh) sets of restrictions that came before it. "Not ... Views:2224
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Did 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:892
Successful people have developed success habits. Those are the people you want to study and emulate. Do what they do. Read what they read. If they are local see if you can take them to lunch and ask questions. If not get a hold of some of the things they have written about or listen to ... Views:2098
Painting 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:1092
My daughter loves gum! She would chew it constantly if I let her. Some of you and many people I know are probably rolling your eyes already and saying ‘What’s wrong with her having a little piece of gum!’
Considering I spend a lot of money on organic food and supplements, I wondered what the ... Views:1309
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Habits. Habits are recurrent, often unconscious patterns of behavior that are acquired through frequent repetition. The section is dedicated to resources on both positive and negative habits and how to live with your habits. Cindy ... Views:1223
Habits 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:2540
You want to make a change. Break a habit. You’ve tried before. You haven’t been successful. Your story? “I don’t have enough will-power, I’m not strong enough or courageous enough.” Then, you beat yourself up because you’ve ‘failed’. And then, feeling bad and inadequate, you probably do ... Views:1553
It seems for so many of us that life gets reprioritized, and our health is rarely at the forefront of our to-do lists. By the time I meet with clients, they are usually at a point where they have tried four or five diets, hoping for a quick and motivating change. Unfortunately, they were looking ... Views:1042
Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for Personal Development and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined ... Views:945
What are your bad habits? Smoking? Talking too much? Drinking? Untidiness? We’ve all got them. Within this article are 5 simple reasons for breaking a bad habit.
Whether it’s a perpetual pile of clothes in the corner you’re waiting to someday turn into gold, a self-proclaimed disability which ... Views:1122
Everyone wants to be in the best best health possible. Sleeping well, having lots of energy and living a pain-free life are attainable goals for most of us. Unfortunately, there is so much confusing information available as to how we can be our healthiest, that it's hard to know where to ... Views:1436
People begin having gambling problems when they start gambling more than they should, getting debts and having problems in the relationships with those they love.
The addictivity of gambling is a known fact. The fact that you can win, and the risks that you need to take influences people, ... Views:1138
By nature, we are all creatures of habit. We instinctively adopt familiar routines for most activities. We eat about the same number of meals each day - at more or less the same times. We have a regular pattern of sleeping - unless it is perturbed by illness or shift work. Most everything we ... Views:1402
We are currently living in a society which seems to have lost its way. Many are beginning to realize that in their quest for money and material objects, they sacrificed “wealth” and are now realizing that they are bankrupt, either financially, emotionally, physically or spiritually. ... Views:1627
Every thought that goes through your mind during your waking hours is impacting your life. Life becomes much more peaceful when you realise your mental chatter doesn’t need to express an opinion about everything, have ideas about everything and comment about everything. If you pass a comment ... Views:3097
Reducing your carbon footprint in your day-to-day home life is simple and inexpensive. It can take a matter of seconds to make a difference. Try integrating some of these tips and suggestions into your home.
Energy efficiency:
• Keep your home two degrees cooler in the winter and two degrees ... Views:728
As a student of personal development and self improvement, you’ve no doubt come to the understanding that everything you achieve in life is fundamentally determined by your thinking. Thoughts are real things which lead to a feeling, which lead to an action, which lead to an outcome. This is ... Views:9084
When 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:810
The title of this article has been named after a chapter in the powerful personal development and business development book called “The Answer” by John Assaraf and Murray Smith. This book has had such a positive impact on my business and personal life that I felt compelled to share what I have ... Views:882
One important fact about cravings and urges is that they will always pass. In fact, most cravings pass within with 2-5 minutes.
1. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is emotional acupuncture without needles. This mind body finger tapping technique stimulates meridian points to balance the energy ... Views:880
There is nothing more bedazzling than an open field of flowers reaching out from the ground to caress the sun. As any amateur or professional photographer would claim, flowers have always been a staple subject in photography classes, being delivered by the bulk to the studio or having hobbyists ... Views:803
In today’s society, being grossly overweight to obese and living an unhealthy lifestyle has become status quo. It’s almost acceptable, with most people generally apathetic about it. But if people don’t change their unhealthy lifestyles, the consequences will cause them to pay dearly for it in ... Views:1302
Discussions of home energy savings usually focus on using less energy to heat and cool a house, in order to achieve a lower utility bill. We like that, too, but we also like to think about how many days each year we can be independent of energy use in our home and office. We ask ourselves, ... Views:1280
I always smile at people who petition eternity for justice. Not because they’re funny, but because temporally the entreaty fails. Moreover, in doing so they forget that every day decides. What doesn’t make it to court becomes our character. Yet their thinking is a remnant of North Atlantic ... Views:1029
Children may develop nasty habits such as thumb sucking, hair twirling, teeth grinding, nose picking, object biting, compulsive scratching, head banging, self-biting, body rocking, whirling, skin picking and even nail biting. For many, these habit disorders can be outgrown, with the help of ... Views:16518
If you want to create new habits, leave the bad habits where they are, and start to create completely new habits.
In short, focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Give up your desire to find old habits and behaviors to fix, and become fascinated with creating new ones.
The ... Views:2214
People suffer needlessly by postponing tasks until the last minute. A lot of tasks we race to finish at the 11th hour could be completed with ease if started early enough.
==Do Things Before They Need to be Done==
You don't feel the need to start doing your taxes in January -- what's the ... Views:1116
I want you to start thinking like you are Superman.
Sound Crazy?
Sound a little nutty?
It's powerful.
It's based in quantum physics science.
It will change your life.
Read on.....
If there was any person real or fictional whose qualities you could instantly possess
who would that ... Views:2785
Think about the word "choose."
It may be the single most important word in your life.
Why?
Let's look at what the dictionary says about the word "choose"
1. to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference:
Example: She chose Sunday for her departure.
2. to prefer or decide ... Views:1857
It was just a Yellow, Legal sized Notepad, but it made this millionaire CEO's sales force
more productive, less stressed and happier, at work and at home.
How could a simple yellow notepad have such power?
Here is the story:
The millionaire CEO gave each of his employees a yellow, legal ... Views:1468
Perhaps the most important decision any person can make is the decision to take personal
responsibility for their life.
What does that mean?
Let me give you some examples:
I cannot tell you how many times I have listened to people complain about how they are always getting sick.
As they ... Views:1328
If you think about it for a minute there are only two short questions you need to ask people to find out the current state of their lives:
"How are you doing?"
"How are you feeling?"
Ask those two questions of anyone and you will quickly find out how their lives are going.
Funny isn't it, ... Views:637
So your child (or you) wants to learn to ride a horse, huh? So you call up and schedule a time to come out for your first lesson. When you get to the barn no horse is ready. What’s up with that? You are told that you will learn to catch your horse and saddle him up. You say, “I ... Views:1202
Behaviorists and others who study success and human behaviour will tell you the difference between those who succeed and those who don't comes down to what they repeatedly do; their habits. If you have habits that are conducive to success you will succeed, if your habits are self-destructive, ... Views:4921
People go for running, jogging or walking either for the purpose of exercising or for sports event. To ensure safe running and to prevent running injuries, plan the running program properly. The warm-up and stretching exercises are a must before you start running. Do the stretching exercise ... Views:769
Jan’s boyfriend is a smart guy. He’s a psychotherapist. He deals in the workings of the human mind all day long. He’s also a jogger, a member of the Sierra Club, a democrat, he cares about the environment. He hasn’t used plastic containers or plastic wrap in the ... Views:579
Eating on the run. Cellphoning while driving. Email avalanches. Distracted living. We prize knowledge work, yet have little time to think. We can contact millions of people worldwide, but have trouble sitting down to chat or eat with those we love. In this wondrous, high-tech, hyper-mobile age, ... Views:2332
If you have tried to eliminate a bad habit, you know how difficult change can be. Your good intentions fall apart as you try to eliminate overeating, procrastinating, negative thinking or being disorganized. Too often, as you proceed toward your desired outcome, you bump into internal resistance ... Views:1765
If 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:1472
It is often hard to understand what is going on with your dog. Since you are not able to ask him how he is feeling, you must be able to read his body language and behaviors. Sometimes, your dog may just be tired. It is important that you recognize a sick pooch so that you can take the ... Views:1193