tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64053845511139514942024-02-20T10:32:26.819-08:00Amazing RainbowSpreading colourful life into the worldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-61539945525458238502010-02-05T07:39:00.000-08:002010-02-05T07:40:45.399-08:00Increase Productivity While Working Online<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://masalahkesehatanwanita.blogspot.com/2010/02/diabetes-gestasional.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="jobs working online" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigW_QvqJR0oqDEbeYw5hQcEW9aZKUqbOrcIcjWznEXtQjn7SIT-BgepAkedMgnPskwyNWbTldfxwWd1lSsI-_NIYT0gjgbo-UNLTkthADmGR9K6YRddYne-leguMyTGjjVWh0dBoKytpQ/s320/jobs-working-online.jpg" /></a></div>Since the majority of online entrepreneurs work alone on the internet their success is dependent upon their own personal productivity. Most people starting an online business normally have a small budget to work with so it is up to them to do it all. Therefore increasing productivity is critical for the majority of people when marketing on the internet.<br />
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Most online entrepreneurs are aware how time consuming certain tasks related to marketing on the internet can be. For most working alone puts tremendous demands upon increasing productivity just to be able to keep the business running.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Let's look at 5 different ways in which online entrepreneurs can save time and energy while increasing productivity.<br />
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<b>Leverage Your Own Efforts</b><br />
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Learning to 'multi-purpose' previous articles, sales copy or blog post can save you a lot of time and effort. Take some of your older blog post and use them as outlines for new articles you can submit. Along the same lines by scaling down some of your older articles you can use them as blog posts. These are great ways for increasing productivity without much additional effort.<br />
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Do not discard any old sales copy but instead use it as a 'template' that you can put back to work for any other product or project that may be applicable.<br />
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<b>Walk Away When Feeling Unproductive</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/to-be-more-creative-person.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="at home working online" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5tH9PgYS26m79sB95ihnIx81LaGGHvi8nbuMbG3UNRU_uOAJkKBlwfA_vq7DaAf-3PovqhyphenhyphenhYm1OdPehTg-5HEF8XBMZu5CavyelmzVhhaw7A_R91w1YJntbzFHF8yzsiArZ9pviAd0/s320/home-working-online.jpg" title="at home working online" /></a></div>Ever have those days when you find yourself just staring at the computer screen? When this occurs learn to simply turnoff the computer and go do something else. There is not much sense to wasting time on something you are not being productive. Instead go find something you can accomplish or if nothing more take a 'breather' and let your 'batteries' recharge until you are feeling more productive.<br />
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<b>Unplug for a Change</b><br />
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Purposely take time away from your computer screen when you can. For instance if you can do with a pen and paper what you are doing on your computer than choose to work offline for a while. Things such as drawing out a weekly plan, article outlines or even ideas for a blog post can be done away from the computer.<br />
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Getting away from your computer screen will serve a couple of purposes. It will give you a refreshing change of scenario while also allowing your eyes some much needed rest from the computer screen.<br />
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<b>Limit Your Computer Time</b><br />
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Set time limits on your computer use. By doing this you will find that you work more efficiently and productively. Setting time limits makes you more aware of what needs to be done and how to do it in the quickest way. Time limits also help you to stop non-productive behavior such as aimless browsing, game playing or email checking.<br />
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<b>Encourage More Participation on Blog</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://masalahkesehatanwanita.blogspot.com/2010/02/depresi.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="work online" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1J_QYEv9U0c01Fa8wq__6s1W25WK8IhHjDCHE1ff3b-AC2n7035H3HXbN5I2QwnCWmxDWquAQY8Hm2nWJsz7sxpsww7OaQkBhvUr1QPkgMVdtDkDbTLxn4xE2tOm0fxSOOjkyOYeoFuQ/s320/work-online.jpg" title="work online" /></a></div>If you have a blog, as most marketing on the internet do, you want to encourage your readers to leave more comments. By increasing reader participation there is a stronger sense of community at the blog and this is something readers enjoy. Also and just as important these comments can also give you new ideas for content or making improvements. <br />
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Your personal productivity plays a key factor in the success you will have when marketing on the internet. It is typical for most when starting an online business to be the 'sole' employee therefore time and productivity are important variables.<br />
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The 5 tips we discussed here today are aimed at increasing productivity by saving time and getting more out of your own effort. By following the ideas these tips represent you stand to experience less personal stress and better business results for less time invested.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-4647349863080481392010-01-26T07:29:00.000-08:002010-01-26T07:29:06.561-08:00Handle Criticism At Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2010/01/bad-effects-of-coffee.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="criticism at work" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_DifkFGcZ2ynFGDBNbShpxzG5QJM0E4rIPRmbBBvsvjMDx3cfW1bJKEL4bu5LUzYA0ym7iwNIdOn45a-BQqsuC5ufKa3FIoF5QcFLWNYgEku8tj-7CJGzfyB6daiEtUazQrJh50uaJ4/s320/criticism-at-work.jpg" title="criticismatwork" /></a></div>Criticism, as you know, isn't the same as bashing. It is not something to be used personally against you. It is not something meant to demean you or your job. If you want to learn how to handle criticism in the workplace, read on.<br />
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It's one thing to hear criticism from your mother at home; and another thing to hear it from the people you work with. So want to know how to handle criticism in the workplace?<br />
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<b>1. Take It In Stride.</b><br />
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As much as possible, try not to get your emotions tangled up in a crazy web. Emotions have no place in the workplace. When someone gives you a criticism, try not to think that that person is acting out a vendetta against you.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>You're not in a day-time soap opera. You're in the professional arena where the quality of your work is regularly monitored. Criticism is normal. You get it. Others get it as well. The best thing to do would be to keep your emotions out and kick in your drive to succeed.<br />
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<b>2. Improve Yourself.</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://resepminumansegar.com/2010/01/banana-yogurt-shake" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-a5o5MxlNLZR6kkfVir4Lykcs-oo-y_XAZ_wmV1Lim9ti_1KfFqzLi_Y-JTV8FCyls2ilNb6RjnRsBEWWFl_CKypwCeiM9E02zpKR1AUb-wzSjpsIwy2WJ8yJiBRNGkeJhQjZ5mFBK5Q/s320/improve-yourself.jpg" alt="improve yourself" title="improve yourself" /></a></div>The best way on how to handle criticism in the workplace is to set your self as career-mode on. Now that you're thinking as a professional, you can easily dissect the criticism more properly.<br />
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What is it about? Is there any truth to it? How can you improve yourself? If someone tells you that your desk is too disorganized, why don't you go about cleaning it up right away? If someone tells you that you work too slow, see what you can do to speed things up (without sacrificing quality, of course).<br />
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Remember that criticisms aren't meant to bring you down, they're meant to help you become a better person. It's a bitter pill to swallow, surely, but one that will help you get better in the long run.<br />
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<b>3. Be Thankful.</b><br />
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After you've taken said criticism into consideration, the next thing on the list is to be grateful. Why? Well, because someone cared enough to let you know where you're going wrong or what you need to work on.<br />
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Even if that person doesn't really see it that way, you at least were given an opportunity to evolve. It might sound crazy to learn how to handle criticism in the workplace with gratitude; but this actually puts you in the right frame of mind. By being thankful, you're no longer prone to anger and frustration.<br />
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Learning how to handle criticism in the workplace is valuable to anyone who wants to establish good relationships with their co-workers. You can't just blow up every time somebody says something to you or about you. Be strong enough to take criticism in stride, use it to improve yourself, and be thankful.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-76661974690249675162010-01-23T00:27:00.000-08:002010-01-23T00:27:46.702-08:00Wrong Reasons to Spend Money<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/handle-your-shyness-with-men.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="to spend money on" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNnUWC8otdzVoFfNvNZeEjLNQfKt9DgwnylVmdJaOMhLaaRnHvy7hBXb3K2aVrIvDooPF2l1lZJugTLyOukxs5IsUlpfnP3yey3nklMr8zDYz_wqGjuxV9v73ADGV1Qj-qOwl6syJRf8/s320/spend-money-on.jpg" title="to spend money on" /></a></div>Some people who just can`t control their spending habits. And this only becomes a problem when other areas in life begin to suffer. <br />
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This suffering can be intrinsic, financial or just in general whether it`s with family, friends or work. There are often reasons why someone has the need to spend and it`s often when those issues are addressed, that the over-spending stops.<br />
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Spending money can become an addiction. It can be so habit forming that it becomes who you are and what your routine looks like. You might be in the habit of going to the store and buying whatever you like and over buying on things, just because you can buy it at that time. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>Often a shopper with a problem will buy on impulse and will buy in quantity or quality. That means that they may be able to buy four dresses without trying them on, or they may have no thoughts against buying an item not needed even when it costs too much money.<br />
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Feeling like you have an addiction to spending money means that after you make your purchases, you feel over-whelmed with guilt and grief. You might get home and not even know what possessed you to buy some of the things you did, but might feel too ashamed to take them back.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/dry-skin-remedies.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="money money money" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQzSNQUgSudq-x93lD9ybAYywWuyhPn-R1YdfQfd78Brl0wi3j6_a1nsbpCpzlHbb0CKN-u68ZY6SWfTZ81q0jl15XozyQazoOIMPO0Va3B0dZRdIjBBJLDSEFHStxVy89ip8Ta1l_Rw/s320/money-money-money.jpg" title="money money money" /></a></div>Spending money on items that you may not need can take a heavy financial burden on you and your family. You might be neglecting on important items or bills in order to pay for impulsive items. This kind of stress can put a heavy toll on someone living alone, or in a family. Financial stress is one of the number one causes behind divorces.<br />
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When you have family members and friends that are questioning your spending money, you might have some insight into what they see. Often you may not notice how other people view you because they do not say anything, but when they do voice an opinion, it may be time to listen to what they have to say.<br />
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There might be a breaking point, where your family breaks up, or your financial walls have come crumbling down around you where you address that you need help. There are ways to battle the addiction of over-spending and it just takes some quick soul searching. <br />
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Many times buying items comforts us in some way. It makes us feel good to buy new items and spend money, there is a little piece of heaven attached to it. However, you have to ask yourself if you only buy things when you need comforting. This is an important issue to address. Do you run to the mall when you feel bad about something? Do you over spend on groceries when you know you can`t afford it?<br />
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Some strict self-discipline needs to take place for change to occur. You can talk with your doctor about seeing someone for counseling to deal with the emotional issues. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://be-eco-friendly.blogspot.com/2010/01/deforestation-effects.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9PBQn0WZ-Z8aB07G0djJkNKqeJg5amkGoZvWU0JhmEzCe7Nupi2RRgLNlB1Jb2MkaHdAZA1LPRAWDpVMVmHWvIkpxVkwW8kM4LgS3S3GNHl7kndNiM-qq463y6U9D4451-d8k45q-5I/s320/to-save-money.jpg" alt="to save money" title="to save money" /></a></div>You can also contact your bank and make an appointment to talk to someone. Your banking professional can give you a monthly budget and help you look at ways to pay off bills and save money.<br />
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Often changing the way you think, can alter your spending desires. Take a temporary second job and start collecting the money in a separate account. When you go shopping you will begin to think about the items you are buying and how much they cost and how much work you had to do to pay for those individual items. <br />
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Start to buy the things you need in cash leave the debit card at home and find other ways to comfort yourself when you need it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-23379409311422749222010-01-12T19:19:00.000-08:002010-01-12T19:19:00.685-08:00Plan For Success<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/choosing-hot-lingerie.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="life success" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04sN7FcKuXu7eKzTE2aMfpbcL4DEUQIW-5QnW5zuh83PylV92pdVa_F_guSwL1bJ7_jzUGqsPnVyLa7uIYsecdGi2ZXumkJSYauI0KJdc7W-Yg3NIno2f2866D1rWhQoZ8nsa3n-rz-E/s320/life-success.jpg" title="life success" /></a></div>Some people think that successful people were <a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/12/good-luck-tips.html" target="_blank">born lucky</a> or perhaps had all of their cards handed to them in life. This may be true for some of them, but the majority of successful people get there all by themselves. All it takes is mind power, positive thinking and drive.<br />
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To be successful people, the first thing you need to consider is creating a realistic plan. The plan should be in two parts; long term goals and short term goals. Success entails a lot of planning so pick up an agenda, lots of paper and pens and get started. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>The purpose of creating two types of goals is because there are things that realistically you cannot accomplish in two weeks or a few months such as earning a degree for example, however something small like; changing apartments or requesting a raise at work can be a short term goal that can happen in a short amount of time.<br />
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Designing a life plan involves setting yourself up to succeed. Write down goals that are realistic with time frames that will work, if you make a plan that you know in the back of your head won't work, then you might be inclined to not really follow through with it anyways. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2010/01/benefit-from-vinegar-and-honey.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="try to write down your goals" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMO4H2yjK19S-ihagV_IsVdLdzjVeEvHTDiifWamrpVTYkiHcw2te7vRi5JIsldPRa956a8JRp-nO-E6qQZHGVZAsypMXbisXBSZqmaNKktuy3VBrer0AIgNWzHj-InKFSxIloF8DD8w/s320/to-write-down.jpg" title="try to write down your goals" /></a></div>A visual plan helps you to see where you need to go and what steps are needed to get there. You can add time lines that are workable and add details that are needed to help you out. Once you have a plan you feel successful already!<br />
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With a plan in hand, the next step is to make it happen. Nothing happens by just sitting around talking about it or continuing with your regular day to day life, you need to make some changes and begin implementing your plan.<br />
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Success comes from people who show <a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/12/characteristics-of-good-leader.html" target="_blank">leadership qualities</a>. In order to get ahead, you have to be the kind of person who can express themselves confidently, take chances, make mistakes, take the initiative and lead rather than follow. <br />
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Standing out from the crowd is a sure way to earn your path toward success. You will find that you start to grow ahead of the people around you and when that happens you are becoming successful.<br />
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Everyone has different ideas about what success is. To some people it`s when they can buy an island where to someone else it might be when they get that manager position at work. Success is measured by yourself, so your plan and your goals and whatever they are is what you feel success is to you and your life.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2010/01/ditaksir-klien" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="everyone can be successful" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPIBbRezqDbSfXzH7Y2le7cQD7UzilgNGLCwdw2Kh6KkYxdNsFFSF94BKYcd03kRx-khUXpHKI0wY1VBopY71e2MsJY0cuqduMFQAaifrU7BFDjEoXKdmxqPBOlR4vCefSP7fb_UoJc8/s320/success-quotes.jpg" title="everyone can be successful" /></a></div>The key is to stick with your plan and carry out your small goals that lead up to one of your short term goals. Once you start finishing all the small goals and see that you are starting to combat your long term goals you will really see the fruits of your labor, and it will be almost time to create a new plan!<br />
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Everyone can be successful, it doesn't matter what your life has thrown you or what your limitations may be, if you can think positively then you are already on the right track. Remember to listen to you and no one else, unless of course they are being supportive! <br />
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Don't let negative comments get you down, flustered or make you want to give up. In a few years from now, you can either be in two places; somewhere far away from where you are in your life now, or it can remain the same.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-55518181204144783632010-01-07T09:46:00.000-08:002010-01-07T09:46:06.576-08:00Setting Goals to Gain Maximum Benefits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2010/01/brush-your-teeth-with-right-toothbrush.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="setting goals to gain maximum benefits" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOmIGM3tXcEtdvlH7wXyOzOgmIuzyzFr7XqSAKGfCUBHccGMdSzXIEVrxehs3rxpmEzG7hPchiIrmvg4JCTLAcDApSui44ZMnvau0X9rypd9X9hpEwKpY4jNNcm1hNbB6d7R_yrm5BeM/s320/setting-goals.jpg" title="setting goals to gain maximum benefits" /></a></div>Setting goals is very important if you want to live a planned life. Whether its personal goals or professional goals, setting goals will lead to self improvement and teach you the benefits of being disciplined.<br />
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The importance of goals cannot be overstated. Goals are an exceptionally strong motivational tool that gives us targets that we can focus on. Setting goals, however, is not a simple task and takes some experience.<br />
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So how should we go about setting goals that provide us with the maximum benefits?<br />
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<b>1. Understand goals know full well, what a goal is.</b><br />
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For example, setting a goal like 'retire at 45' is significantly different from setting a goal to finish the first three chapters of the book you're writing within a month.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The former is more of a personal mission statement rather than a goal. While the distinguishing line is not that thick, understand that goals should have measurable targets and a timeline over which major constraints can be mapped and planned for.<br />
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<b>2. Set your targets.</b><br />
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Given the understanding of what a goal is, the next step is to establish measurable targets for each of the goals you are setting. The target would usually be in the form of a deliverable with certain characteristics.<br />
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If there are multiple deliverables, map them out with the requirements of each deliverable and prioritize them.<br />
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Identify the resources available with you that will be required to achieve the above targets. The most important measure, typically, is the 'personal hours' that you think will be required in the completion of each task.<br />
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In addition, identify any other resources (for example, hardware, additional personnel etc) that might be required to be procured by you for the tasks.<br />
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<b>4. Map out constraints.</b><br />
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The effectiveness of most goal setting exercises lies predominantly in this stage. You need to be smart about identifying constraints that will affect the overall timelines associated with the completion of a task.<br />
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For example, an employee might be going on vacation, or one particular aspect of a task might require external expertise that will be required to be availed at that point etc. While environmental factors lead to a number of evolving constraints that cannot be planned for, in-built or foreseeable constraints should be mapped to the best of your knowledge.<br />
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<b>5. Set your goals.</b><br />
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Given an understanding of the targets, resources, and constraints, set your goal. The key here is to set goals that require you to stretch a little beyond your comfort level. This ensures that you remain motivated, have a competitive timeline and remain disciplined in your approach.<br />
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<b>6. Monitor the progress</b>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/nightwear-evolution.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rSzbtXNtCXHnqvNzlw8VKbkA7ub3yoaT-YI0ZvsU1jk0XZOFAia_7N62nlK3ZKKTJ7u-eQVAG4E8fZHw9TXLtUWHoZIj7OyCrFQqPEf8uPkuAU6IrPlOrJrdykl18Pt0KUgo-D2osxk/s320/the-progress.jpg" alt="monitor the progress" title="monitor the progress" /></a></div>Have ready, a formal schedule and process for monitoring the progress. Quantitative targets lend themselves well to a disciplined approach towards monitoring your progress. But understand that you will not necessarily be able to defined quantitative measures of progress across all tasks that you undertake.<br />
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Where you find yourself unable to set meaningful quantitative targets, use your knowledge to set defined milestones that will help you map and monitor the progress.<br />
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<b>7. Be flexible.</b><br />
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Though it may sound contradictory to the general emphasis laid on being disciplined in goal setting, a big part of being effective at setting goals is in understanding that every task is influenced by a number of factors, not all of which are under your control.<br />
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Hence, effective goal setting requires that you be flexible and adapt to changing conditions quickly.<br />
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Setting goals is one of the most powerful activity to get organized and focus your energies efficiently.<br />
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It is however, also a tool which is extremely difficult to implement and can frustrate you as you struggle to utilize it.<br />
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The key is in remembering that there are no universal solutions and you need to fine tune the process to best suit your circumstances and characteristics. Monitor your efficacy at it on an ongoing basis and you will perfect the art.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-38942638739134500552010-01-04T05:33:00.000-08:002010-01-04T05:40:12.599-08:00The Invention of Something Profitable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/12/work-and-personal-time.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="are you sure it's no problem ?" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0O8xr4h1lkgGYJixxDdutFcXcRKiyVgsirkXCcmVw87-HMve-NmXOJRlzGXgKaeGLNX7Gw8Kk3Wn6gJd-dJobn4O6_OxvYt2cmYTfDok08-7sa97zrvfqHF0zULCvf2lYdfqfE4LXdgg/s320/no-problem.jpg" /></a></div>When you want to find a brilliant invention idea, you are planning an invention; this is different from having an epiphany one day. Here is an article to get you started and generally guide you through the invention process.<br />
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The first step in coming up with an invention idea of something profitable is identifying a problem in society.<br />
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<b>Finding a Problem</b><br />
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First, you have to find a problem. What is a problem? I think most everyone knows what a problem consists of, especially a problem when we are on the subject of inventing.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>A problem is anything that hinders one from reaching a desired goal or object. There are problems all throughout our society, as you know.<br />
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You probably encounter around 20 problems a day and most likely openly complain about half of them. Up until now you haven't noticed when you did this, but going through day to day life as a human is your number one supplier for good problems. Listen to yourself, when you complain think about if it could be fixed with a nice invention.<br />
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It's hard to be focused enough to notice when you complain or see a problem; however, with some practice, it starts to become more noticeable. Also, I recommend carrying around a little journal or using a phone to document these ideas when they come to you.<br />
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When looking to identify a problem there is also another resource that is readily available - people around you. This might include your co-workers, friends, family, etc. People naturally complain, you hear this every day, and up until now you thought it was a bunch of annoying non-sense. <br />
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Everyone thinks it's stupid and unproductive; I have read many psychologists explain people complaining as being some kind of human emotional need for love or some other bull crap.<br />
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Well, I have developed my own explanation for why people complain. People complain in order to make advancements. People locate problems and vocalize the need for the problem to be solved, thus we have an invention idea or advance in technology. <br />
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So, listen to the people around you, they will tell you problems they have in their lives. This can be even harder to do then listening to yourself, because we have been conditioned to not pay attention to people complaining.<br />
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The internet is a great source for information, use it. People have a problem; they post it on the internet. This is similar to listening to people around you, it's just people that are farther away. There are thousands of blogs and forums where people have jumped on the internet and posted a problem they are having.<br />
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Go on Google and search for household problems or something along those lines and you will surely find something. Also, as I talk about later, a great problem to identify is one that causes death; therefore, it could be beneficial to search online for things that are causing a death toll every year. <br />
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If you start to master using these three sources of information for identifying problems, then you will soon have too many problems to remember.<br />
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<b>Is the Problem Common?</b><br />
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Just so there is no confusion, you do want the problem you identify to be common. You don't want to be the only person having that problem, or else the invention idea you come up with to solve that problem will only be useful to you. There are a couple of simple ways to decide whether a problem is common:<br />
<ol><li><b>Ask people you know. <br />
</b>Talk to your friends, co-workers, family, and just anyone you know and see on a regular basis. Ask them if they have the same problem. You don't have to tell them you are thinking about coming up with an invention idea to solve it, just ask, "Man, I hate it when (blank) happens. You ever have that problem?" This is a simple way to see if a problem is common without telling people about your inventing plans.</li>
<li><b>Again, use the internet! <br />
</b>If the problem is common, then a thousand people have already posted about it on the internet. Do a search on Google, and see if the problem turns out to be very popular.</li>
<li><b>Last, you can hold a survey. <br />
</b>Go to a place that consists of a lot of people whose attention you can get, such as school, and ask them to raise their hand if they have this problem. This can be a little more intimidating to some people, and it will definitely reveal you are up to something. That being said, it is a great way to get fully submerged in your project.</li>
</ol>Don't take this step lightly; it is very important that your problem is common. The invention idea of something profitable has to appeal to a large amount of people.<br />
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<b>Has the Problem Already Been Solved?</b><br />
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Obviously, this is also a very crucial thing to recognize. Solving a problem is going to do you no good if there is already something that solves it. So, you have to do a little research to verify that your problem is free for you to solve. As you would probably guess, a great place to start is the internet.<br />
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At this point you have probably already searched for your problem on the internet, so hopefully if it is obvious that it has been solved, then you would have already noticed. I would do a more detailed search to make sure you didn't miss anything the first time.<br />
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Next, it would be wise to do a patent search. You can do a patent search online at the USPTO's website or with a patent attorney. I would recommend just searching online as it will be cheaper and easier. Searching for a problem rather than an invention is pretty difficult, so it may take a while. Also, you can try searching an obvious invention idea that applies to that problem for better results.<br />
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Also, I find it helps a lot to ask around. A lot of times someone will say something like "I think I have heard about something that does that," or something along those lines. Don't forget the value of people.<br />
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<b>Is Solving the Problem Viable?</b><br />
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The ultimate question: is the problem going to be profitable to solve? There is no definite answer to this question. There are many things to consider once you have made it to this question.<br />
<ul><li>Does it save people money? <br />
This is a big one. People love products that can pay for themselves. We are also in the midst of an economic recession, so people are always looking for ways to save money. If you are shooting to save people money, there is one important thing to consider; your invention has to be very cost efficient. People don't want to hear that your product will pay for itself in five years, they want quick results.</li>
<li>Does it save people time? <br />
The average person hates spending time on things they don't enjoy. People want to get back to their free time, so saving them time can be very appealing. Over the years time has become quite important to us for many reasons.</li>
<li>Does it create comfort or entertainment? <br />
This is a very hard thing to consider, because it is very opinionated; therefore, it requires you to make a judgment call. Some people get comfort or entertainment from different things, so if you choose to take this route, you have to be sure your invention will apply to lots of people. If you are going to attempt to tackle this, I would recommend doing extra research, online and in surveys.</li>
<li>Does it save lives? <br />
This is another big one, and leads to the invention ideas of something very profitable. There is always going to be a great way to market an invention that saves lives. I would definitely recommend going down this path.</li>
<li>Does it help people who are hindered? <br />
This is a broad category and almost goes with saving lives. There are many things that hinder people such as allergies, diseases, physical limitations, etc.</li>
<li>Would people pay for this problem to be solved? <br />
To really answer this take some thought. You have to consider many variables. You have to kind of start to think about how much an invention to solve this problem would cost and if that amount of money is worth solving the problem. You have to also consider the economic state of your consumers. For example, in today's economy people are spending a lot less money, but you can do some research and find articles to find out what people are still spending money on. The worst thing is to have a great invention, but not be able to make money due to a lack of research at this step.</li>
</ul>Now you should have a favorable problem to solve; you are on your way to the invention idea of something profitable.<br />
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<b>Research</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/woman-creativity.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="research" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkwGsWlV4LpwrsmjT_vZCCYPshAJvV39ngEAIQLsAa3exsEDxuCalLpFTZ9C6piezE5e0kmR2ERjS8JVPmJHcEeAxy7qe3JSDbpdhtHq0bux0WZnZsFn0Y3JQ2TSeo64U4ey7ev_xeVg/s320/research.jpg" /></a></div>At this point you should have a problem that you are interested in solving. You have hopefully already done some research on your problem; however, the research has just begun. This will be a very easy step to skip or not fully commit to, but it is very important for a couple of reasons. You need to research your project thoroughly in order to be equipped to start to solve it.<br />
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Make sure you know every single thing about your problem; read books, read magazines, read the internet, and anything else that could possibly educate you about your problem. I realize most people don't enjoy reading, and want to skip straight to pioneering the best invention of the last ten years, but inventing is a tedious process if it is done correctly.<br />
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Most great inventions took years to fully develop, and I don't think we can even fathom how much research these inventors did, because I guarantee you they didn't just sit and think for ten years. Doing research will help you to engineer a solution, but it also serves another purpose.<br />
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Doing research helps to completely submerge you in your invention; it causes you to think constantly about your problem and increases your urge to uniquely solve it. If you are truly interested in inventing I would strongly advise you to do plenty of research.<br />
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<b>Uncovering an Invention Idea</b><br />
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<b>Use Problem Solving</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/12/makanan-anti-bad-mood" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="problem solving" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj602N0sHVMuhRmFIIEVS0ZZ8C1Vyqed3FD0qPvPoBtABTUBRaS9OzAWAkMGUSdIAyTBQtEo-X65Z7DOgSIMhCfSsZYAHvwSpuBjscsI3jkzqROrn_glkUnaalsuRRo0FAp3nR0uC98OKw/s320/problem-solving.jpg" /></a></div>All problems require problem solving; however, some are easier to solve then others. An invention requires a high level of problem solving; this is why it is hard for most people to come up with a unique invention. Some people are naturally good at problem solving and they can solve problems with ease, but there are many people who have developed ways to teach people how to solve problems.<br />
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There are many great sites and books that give full lessons in problem solving and I would recommend checking some out. I am going to outline a couple of things that I think are important to problem solving in inventing.<br />
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<ul><li>Completely simplify the problem. <br />
It is easy to look at the problem and get caught up in the complexity of solving it, and this can discourage you. Take the problem you have identified and find the underlying cause. You want to have a simple problem in order to have the simplest solution. Simple inventions are generally very profitable.</li>
<li>Change the setting of your problem. <br />
This might be difficult to understand, so I will give you an example. Let's say your problem is getting in the shower and then realizing you forgot to get then new shampoo bottle and now you are all wet. Change the setting from a shower to your car; remembering to get a new pack of gum to put in your before you leave to go on a hot date. Doing this will allow you to look at the problem from multiple angles. Don't be afraid to do this several times for several different settings.</li>
</ul>Problem solving is about solving a problem by using logic and using techniques to enhance your logic. However, logical problem solving isn't the only way to go about solving your problem; you should also consider the abstract side of pinpointing ideas, which I will talk about next.<br />
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<b>Imagination</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/12/manifesting.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCk5z-om5L1-nbb7HMBENy06zR96AuCkuTlGLanCbx8Mnu6gwxtI7Owabmd8V3ou_BIzFoQxqcd45blnI4hMoRkZjQf47O71EsiIw6rjLdJ_9GYyTKvq_01-K3IfOzWUEvtCL6PwYO4M/s320/just-imagination.jpg" alt="just imagination" /></a></div>Imagination is built almost completely around vision. Vision contains two elements, one of which is often overlooked. The first part of vision is the retina receiving light rays and sending them to the brain, this is this part of vision that everyone is familiar with. The second part, what happens after this, is the part that relates the most to imagination.<br />
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The part of vision where the brain interprets the information from the retina varies from person to person. How the brain perceives the information it receives from the retina is based mostly on past experiences, and there are experiments that prove this.<br />
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Therefore, if imagination takes place when the brain perceives the information, and the way the brain perceives information is based on past experience, then imagination is limited by experience. That might have seemed like a stretch, but think about this. When you are a kid your imagination is free flowing and untamable, but when you get older and gain experience your imagination begins to dwindle.<br />
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<b>How does this apply to inventing?</b><br />
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Most of the great inventions that end up turning over a large profit or changing the world result from an invention idea that is completely ludicrous to the average person. This means the key ingredients to a successful inventor are a loose imagination and the ability to creatively solve a problem.<br />
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In today's inventing world many inventors have a background in engineering. I have been in engineering classes where they have taught me "how to invent". They do this by rolling out 12 steps of how to come up with a perfect invention idea, each step instructs you exactly how to proceed and think.<br />
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Well, I think if inventing could be written in 12 steps to a perfect invention idea, then everybody would be coming up with outstanding inventions. You and I both know everyone isn't inventing the next best thing. This is because being the next Walt Disney isn't achieved by following a 12 step equation.<br />
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<b>How to break down the barriers on imagination</b><br />
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As I said above, the brain perceives information based on past experiences. It does this because it needs to conserve energy; therefore, the longer you live and the more experiences you encounter, the more your brain will use past experience to conserve energy. This conservation of energy is the enemy when you are trying to stretch your thoughts and be creative. Forcing your brain to rely less on past experience is a very tough task or everyone would be really creative.<br />
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A great way to start thinking differently is to do new things - go to new places, participate in new things, and meet new people. Flooding the brain with all these new things causes it to break down categories created by past experience. In order to get rid of conventional thinking, you must also recognize that conventional thinking limits you and there are different ways to perceive things even though you have seen it the same way for so long.<br />
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Last, the most obvious way to try and break down ordinary thinking is by literally looking at things differently. This seems simple and broad, but it can really be hard to accomplish. An example of this would be if you were an artist you could take pictures of your artwork, or maybe look at your art in a mirror. Increasing your imagination is a hard task to accomplish, but when you do the results can be very rewarding.<br />
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<b>Evaluating Your Invention Idea</b><br />
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If you are interested in generating income with your invention idea, then you aren't done. If you want to make money, you are going to have to spend a considerable amount of money to patent and possibly market your invention. You need to be certain you are completely happy with your invention and that it will be profitable when it is place on the market. This requires more research. I know you are probably sick of research by now, but it's important. There are three main ways to evaluate your invention.<br />
<ol><li>Study past inventions. <br />
Look at successful past inventions and look at failed ones. Study how the economy was when the invention was released and how the economy compares to today's economy. History is the best prediction for your success or failure.</li>
<li>Ask people you know. <br />
Talk to people about your idea and ask their take on it. Talk to people that will be honest with you; false support can lead you to make a bad decision. Don't worry about them stealing your idea; most people are way too lazy to attempt that.</li>
<li>There are inventor organizations designed to help out inventors with ideas. <br />
To be honest I have never used them before, I have only read about them online. I would advise trying them out though, I believe they are trustworthy.</li>
</ol>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-77790275859325837162010-01-02T01:00:00.000-08:002010-01-02T01:00:17.898-08:00Reasons Why People Do Not Achieve Their Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/to-be-more-creative-person.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLr_3psKOAI-LuvAnnhRxwfWlQFgGW7mtrvHRzkV_bgcBpMC3k65F8hGCy-iuzuzI6BKM8smEjptZmQk8gjDUBVlZmvMN-bDSyxyGsrkiIf0Kf3kdbpe4YNPs4Rps23JwOBGjIZcHAuA/s320/objectives-and-goals.jpg" alt="do not accomplish my objectives and goals" /></a></div>Here's a quick rundown of most of the things that keep one from achieving the success they want. If you're not accomplishing your goals or not reaching them as easily or as quickly as you think you should, use this as a checklist to see where you might be missing out.<br />
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<b>Not Knowing What You Really Want.</b><br />
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Mark Twain said "<i>I could teach anyone how to get what they want. I just couldn't find anyone who truly knew what they wanted</i> ". I agree. Most people don’t know what it is they really want to achieve. They often know what they don’t want, but then that’s where their focus and energy goes to what they don’t want.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Being unclear on what you want is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to success. Paul Meyer says "<i>if you’re not achieving the success you desire, it’s simply because your objectives are not clearly defined</i> ". Your goals need to be written, specific and measurable. When you talk to others about your goal(s), they should be able to understand it quickly.<br />
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<b>Lack of Focus.</b><br />
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You can be clear on your goal, but if you don’t stay focused, if you take on too much (have too many or conflicting goals), if you fill your life with busy things or operate inconsistently, you will likely fail.<br />
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Focus creates power. A river’s might is harnessed by a dam and focused into electrical energy. Some people say you can achieve everything you want. I don’t believe that. But I do believe you can achieve anything you want with the right focus.<br />
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<b>Not Enough Reasons.</b><br />
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This one is often overlooked. Reasons come first, answers come second. If you have strong enough reasons, you can accomplish anything you desire.<br />
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Significant success demands passion. When your why is strong enough, the how will come. And your desire will sustain you when the challenges and obstacles come your way.<br />
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<b>The Distractions.</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/healthy-foods-to-protect-your-eyes.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="the distraction" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb2WQKT16WP4LhWAlg1qYS0miJoyjU6jKAwBuJce_LhkTKGQH4Ov8R7j-GRThnppK-crc4pHHQSr_1IbkbEXYlIbCEO3O2PTrYOWlFmKYosJt_hnMswiBFklvTIHxRA7xrXmN8ZVSCwo/s320/the-distraction.jpg" /></a></div>All too often we're distracted by other things. Some are outside of our control. Stuff happens. People do things. Events take place. At other times, we become distracted by our own choosing. I call it <b>BSO</b> <i>Syndrome—Bright and Shiny Objects</i>. You begin one goal or project and then start chasing after another.<br />
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Sometimes your "great" ideas can work against you. Your next "big idea" can be the enemy of your current project.<br />
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We encourage people to work on no more than three major objectives ones that can have almost daily action toward their achievement. Focus and discipline is needed here.<br />
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<b>Lack of Belief in Yourself and/or in Your Goal.</b><br />
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This is often related to worthiness, but there’s more to it. You need to believe in yourself and in the creative process. Winners expect to win. A shortage of belief causes many people to give up or never begin in the first place. In many cases, it causes one to take shortcuts that sabotage their success.<br />
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Many people simply don’t feel worthy of success. This is a tough one. I can tell you it’s based on an erroneous belief, but you have to get that for yourself. Read the books. Listen to the tapes. Hang out with people who can help you see your highest and best. You deserve to be successful. There is no reason for you not to have what you want unless you ignore the principles of success.<br />
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<b>Deficient Knowledge.</b><br />
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A worthy goal usually requires learning new things. Buckminster Fuller said, "<i>You can’t learn less.</i>" Perhaps you’re not sure what it is you need to learn in order to get where you want to go. Find out. But don’t let lack of knowledge keep you from starting. If you wait until you know it all, you’ll never begin. Start from where you are and build the bridge as you walk on it.<br />
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<b>Insufficient Skills.</b><br />
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Most likely there are certain skill sets you lack which will hinder your progress. Discover what these are and start today in gaining the necessary skills. Perhaps you need to learn how to effectively use a computer and the Internet. Maybe you need to up-level your communication or time-management proficiency. Even a good attitude is a skill. Enhancing your skills is a lifelong investment that will pay you big dividends.<br />
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And if you need a skill that you don’t see yourself getting good at or enjoying, find a team member that IS good at those things and focus on what YOU'RE good at doing.<br />
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<b>Not Enough Money.</b><br />
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Most people think this is the number one reason why they haven’t achieved their dreams. They think that if they just had more money then they would be successful. But it’s rarely a money problem. It’s usually an idea problem. With good ideas and a tenacious spirit, you can get the funding you need.<br />
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<b>Low Energy.</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfemale.blogspot.com/2010/01/try-to-look-good-on-high-heels.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTk1jtEzVKiG8uuhc-Gi5D6mcHg8j1UYO9aW5hLI0fTZxTU2Z2n6kVj9DJznI60HGsiIyiCVLFKcyjEsCq4nYao2VQ6B9SaiSQG3wi2iJ0s7hAFPRq54qo_pUgQdbarTFND3WVJZ0TAE/s320/low-in-energy.jpg" alt="low in energy" /></a></div>Vince Lombardi said, "<i>Fatigue makes cowards of us all.</i>" In order to have the energy and stamina to win, we need to take care of our bodies. Get adequate rest, eat the right foods and refrain from careless and unsafe behavior. Our achievement is our production. Our bodies, our minds and our intuition make up our production capacity. If we don’t properly care for ourselves, we’ll be unable to produce.<br />
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<b>Inadequate or Nonexistent Support.</b><br />
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Everyone needs help. You don’t need to go it alone. I’ve seen far too many people fail because they weren’t willing to ask for help or didn’t know where to turn in order to get it. There are always people who can help. Bring in talent and resources from others and make it a win-win situation. Align yourself with organizations that can help you succeed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-28614898284119948382009-12-29T20:06:00.000-08:002009-12-29T21:51:32.582-08:00Good Luck Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/expect-miracle.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="good luck symbols" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbvgoCaq_SVe8UeYcSaEYQ6zmwmemt3QORKHf6HPisgfCA0Y2vN3FJ725XyD8Wg0HUTJ5gpDiPeMbzpW7MPSdSV8hY-tajmV57vsLqda8-T4WBfgcI8-nMjGAHNt73-SO8Rg7KgLvzjg/s320/good-luck-symbols.jpg" /></a></div>You can call it good luck, or cause and effect, or whatever you want. But you know that some people have more good things happen in their lives, and more happy surprises. What you may not know is that there are things you can do to be more like them and so be luckier yourself. Here are a few tips to get you started.<br />
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<b>Don't Take Advice From Your Fears</b><br />
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Letting fear make decisions is a bad habit that is sure to get in the way of having more luck in your life. Acting from fear also sabotages your self-growth. Did you know that Johnny Carson had stage-fright every night before he went on the air? He stepped out there anyhow, and enjoyed doing the Tonight Show for decades. Fear is just a feeling. Move forward despite it.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>Relaxed Goal Setting</b><br />
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Committing yourself to specific goals too soon can backfire. This is because a goal has to be seen in context of all our other goals and values. For example, when I used to write down specific financial targets, I accomplished them, but I made myself miserable doing so. Many people find that they are happier if they take a clear direction, and then let the goals formulate themselves in time. Setting goals and writing them down is a powerful way to make progress, but it's up to you to decide when specific goals are appropriate.<br />
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<b>Breath Deep</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bumbudapur.com/2009/12/goong-ma-now-udang-saus-lemon/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcI1w2YhgaIRZd7HWG2at_6sc81eVrTLee1snyOFTf7fqAwqJFdnDy4ys976vJmgTfV70GDsNu5Yw5N7_MmK_L-KcyKM4AYan-VI-7N_kVqW5smljSJx6NVYGx51mofCGA5aiIm6HEVls/s320/take-a-deep-breath.jpg" alt="Take several deep breaths through your nose from time to time" /></a></div>Take several deep breaths through your nose from time to time. Close your eyes, pay attention to your breathing, and let the tension drain from your muscles while doing this. This is like a mini-meditation.<br />
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Mouth-breathing expands your chest, but if you breath through your nose you'll notice how your abdomen extends. You see, nose-breathing causes the diaphragm to pull air to the bottom of your lungs. This delivers a good dose of oxygen into your bloodstream and brain. It also tends to relax you. Relaxed and thinking better - that's a recipe for good luck.<br />
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<b>Forget The Paranormal Explanations</b><br />
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Many people are looking for paranormal explanations for luck, and for related phenomena like intuition and creativity. But why? There are good psychological explanations for why some people are luckier than others that have nothing to do with psychic abilities. There are exercises that have been shown to improve one's luck whether or not we have a decent explanation yet.<br />
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Why do people need an appeal to the paranormal? Perhaps part of the reason is that if psychic powers could bring you luck, it would be easier than making changes in how you think and act. There is nothing wrong with looking for an easier way - as long as the search does not become an excuse for not taking the steps that are proven to work.<br />
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In Richard Wiseman's ten-year study of lucky people, he found definite differences between lucky and unlucky people. What he didn't find, however, was any indication of anything paranormal. He says, "I've found plenty of evidence of unscientific approaches to data, but have never come across a paranormal experiment that can be replicated."<br />
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For example, he found that people described by themselves and others as lucky were not any more likely to win the lottery. No surprise there - a lottery is random chance. On the other hand, people who are considered lucky can win more often in business or love or even artistic endeavors and without paranormal powers. They simply think and act in ways that promote a better outcome - they apply principles of good luck.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-12547202020286452962009-12-29T10:44:00.000-08:002009-12-29T10:58:19.609-08:00My First Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzAooVmZ4Wjji5ApH3s2JxWHa_nrahXfwwFJu3DLxbZd2KLcaB7eAD_SDfXQJnNWXvHSq91ujzRrEFIu-z5j1-p7Pujf1unGH8eAH6_2wxq0KMKLCmi6ujzL0ra22NVRHvhXGZqzSegk/s1600-h/creative-blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzAooVmZ4Wjji5ApH3s2JxWHa_nrahXfwwFJu3DLxbZd2KLcaB7eAD_SDfXQJnNWXvHSq91ujzRrEFIu-z5j1-p7Pujf1unGH8eAH6_2wxq0KMKLCmi6ujzL0ra22NVRHvhXGZqzSegk/s320/creative-blogger.jpg" /></a></div>I've tagged for an award by <a href="http://voicefromadistantstar.blogspot.com/">Ayu</a> in her blog full of anime. Thanks for the Award, Ayu. I'm sorry because I can't response it right away because the end of year company schedule really drive me crazzy and I also decrease the question because it too much time consuming.<br />
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<b>Tag no.1</b> <br />
She said that i have to give you my 7 trivias about myself..<br />
<ol><li>My real name is Ammie, I'm Indonesian lives in Jakarta. For some people that doesn't know where Indonesia is, just remember that Bali - a famous holliday island - is in Indonesia.</li>
<li>Actually I graduated as an electrical engineer, but i found my self much more interested in the internet industry. So, here i am writing some blog for you :)</li>
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<li>I was not really enjoyed studied electrical engineering. I took it just because it sound so prestigious, and I knew for sure that it made my parent proud of me.</li>
<li>I really love ice cream and chocolate. They both like my heaven on earth.</li>
<li>I like to listen to others, and somehow they like to tell me their problem or their story of their live. People said I have talent on psychology. The truth is I just listen to them. I don't really solve their problem. They solve it their self.</li>
<li>I believe in God, and I pray every day.</li>
<li>I don't smoke, and I can't stand the smell of it. But sometimes it's hard to say to others not to smoke. They seem like they should smoke in order to function. </li>
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<b>Tag no.2</b> <br />
I have to answer the following questions:<br />
<ol><li>What is your current obsession?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I love my new car, and someday I hope I can buy my own house.</span></li>
<li>What are you wearing today?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">a pinky t-shirt and a red shorts</span></li>
<li>What’s for dinner?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">soup and chicken</span></li>
<li>What’s the last thing you bought?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">gasoline for my car</span></li>
<li>What are you listening to right now?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">nothing</span></li>
<li>What do you think about the person who tagged you?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I think she is in love with the anime</span></li>
<li>If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">how about Paris ?</span></li>
<li>What are your must-have pieces for summer?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">new bikini</span><br />
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<li>If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Paris, Rome, and Egypt </span><br />
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<li>Which language do you want to learn? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Mandarin and Arabic </span></li>
<li>What’s your favorite quote? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">"In every difficulties lies opportunity"</span> </li>
<li>Who do you want to meet right now?<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">my boy friend</span> <br />
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<li>What is your favorite color? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Red and violet </span><br />
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<li>Give us 3 styling tips that works for you: <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">enough sleep, think positive, and pray to God</span> <br />
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<li>What is your dream job? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Investor</span> <br />
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<li>What’s your favorite magazine? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Cita Cinta</span> </li>
<li>If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Ice cream, chocolate, and shoes !!</span> </li>
<li>What do you consider a fashion faux pas? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">anything that make you confident </span><br />
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<li>Who according to you is the most over-rated style icon? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Mariel Rodriguez?</span> </li>
<li>What kind of haircut do you prefer? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">blow</span> <br />
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<li>What are you going to do after this? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">sleep </span><br />
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<li>What are your favorite movies? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">drama and action!</span> </li>
<li>What inspires you? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">almost anything </span><br />
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<li>What does your friends call you most commonly? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Ammie</span> <br />
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<li>Would you prefer coffee or tea? <br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">tea </span><br />
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</ol>Finally, I'm passing this to :<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://websitifatimah.wordpress.com/">Siti Fatimah Ahmad</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://bungaliani.wordpress.com/">Omiyan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.josieswindow.info/">Josie</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.mandablogsabout.com/">Manda</a></li>
<li><a href="http://anythingforkhim.blogspot.com/">Khim</a></li>
<li><a href="http://huyuh.blogspot.com/">Nophie</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://carratri.wordpress.com/">Carra</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://kidungjingga.wordpress.com/">Kidung Jingga</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://complexion-magazine-template.blogspot.com/">Eliana</a></li>
<li><a href="http://twinkle-magic-star.blogspot.com/">Lissy</a><br />
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</ul>Instruction:<br />
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Respond and rework – answer these questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own. Then tag eight or ten other new set of peopleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-64064977363599456732009-12-27T07:19:00.000-08:002009-12-27T07:20:31.820-08:00Express Your Independence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/understand-asthma.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVobopTTBrCEcyXuq3vGjbIcuqv1jcpSqFRKGsF7_FN8POe3EJJ1kyRXUMiy9N8k_rZcVDuYje7AtgHgtdgCbxYM1HJY4DYdM8jeFoWVaDmxVfZyjt0s7ZVBsbGfZMJa4CetCG9VWS6g/s320/declaration-independence.jpg" alt="declaration of independence of your self" /></a></div>Learn to love and accept yourself and "get" that you have the power to manifest any kind of life you want. This article shows you how.<br />
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One of the best and easiest ways to express your independence is by learning to love and accept yourself more and to "get" that you have the power to manifest any kind of life you want. That is such a powerful concept. <br />
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Get started by trying out some uplifting affirmations. These will help you shift your thinking from where you are now to a much stronger and more powerful and joyful perspective. I've given you some below to get started with. They cover self-love as well as financial independence.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Pick and choose 10 from this list to use every day for this whole month and then check back in with where you are and enjoy the shift that you made. It's best to say the affirmations out loud and with feeling. <br />
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Get started with 10 (or more) of the following affirmations:<br />
<ul><li>I am my own best friend. I love and appreciate myself just as I am.</li>
<li>I am vibrantly healthy and uniquely brilliant.</li>
<li>I trust myself.</li>
<li>I give thanks for my life of health, wealth, happiness and perfect self expression.</li>
<li>I am the master of my life. Perfect wisdom is in my heart.</li>
<li>Life is fun and I'm willing to enjoy it.</li>
<li>I am rich in consciousness and manifestation.</li>
<li>Everything I want in life is coming to me effortlessly and easily.</li>
<li>It's OK for me to have everything I want in life.</li>
<li>I am relaxed, focused and centered. I have plenty of time for everything.</li>
<li>I am confident, relaxed and comfortable in all situations.</li>
<li>I give myself permission to be 'who' I want to be.</li>
<li>I am an unlimited being in spirit and soul and am one with the Universe.</li>
<li>I am safe and protected and I am divinely guided.</li>
<li>My power is in my actions and I follow through on my goals, one at a time, every day.</li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-thing-you-can-do-to-reduce-your.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQQ1olUSbE7MLmUlnHuxrKwm25lws8KFmNbb5n6KC1jRA86cacPeqU8g1BAfDLwduEcLvISzEad1F_YSl4w0CE5fcmA3zI3k9H_0C3-XxZ-VLwfnVTSCdDls1ZSFY7eyR03TDa4NZAmk/s320/to-accomplish.jpg" alt="I now have enough time, energy, wisdom and money to accomplish all my desires"/></a></div>I now have enough time, energy, wisdom and money to accomplish all my desires.</li>
<li>Abundance is my natural state of being. I accept it now!</li>
<li>Everyday I'm growing more financially prosperous. I am a money magnet.</li>
<li>I'm now earning a high 6 figure income doing what satisfies me.</li>
<li>Financial success comes to me easily and effortlessly.</li>
<li>I meet every challenge with grace and ease and surrender to the abundance that is manifesting daily in my life.</li>
<li>Infinite riches flow freely into my life daily.</li>
<li>I deserve and accept wealth and abundance.</li>
<li>Great riches and abundance are heaped on me just because I am me.</li>
<li>People are clamoring to pay me for my wonderful services and the benefits I provide.</li>
<li>I am the source of my wealth and abundance.</li>
<li>I am outstandingly successful every day.</li>
<li>I now easily and joyfully accept thousands of dollars each week.</li>
<li>Money is rapidly mounting in my checking and saving accounts. It keeps multiplying daily.</li>
<li>The money and situations I attract into my life are better than I ever imagined.</li>
<li>My self worth and net worth build daily.</li>
<li>I love myself and I naturally attract loving relationships into my life.</li>
<li>I am now ready to accept a happy, fulfilling healthy relationship.</li>
<li>The more I love myself the more love I have to give.</li>
</ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-14063621738054111622009-12-25T21:53:00.000-08:002009-12-27T07:21:49.263-08:00Unleashing Your Compassion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/clean-your-mind.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmki6sGDkRsfb-V1sCXFNrT_GU1lyUDu8wG-iucm4i1ZlAQWWfyy4OhBU_eJqaNuJQRk1Vv1IyePZiwIo4k4eBRG_kiRnBzwFjqi4nxfGognoOUcSvKqBfiTpHDqBb8i9m1KakHPSzZ5Y/s320/unleashing-your-compassion.jpg" /></a></div>We have been hearing for decades about the mind-body connection. Back in the '70s, it was something weird people thought about while the rest of the planet was following the well established rules of society. The adults around me were mocking the younger generation who talked about "finding" themselves.<br />
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Now, science has proven the connection. Our society has evolved to the point where study after study shows the correlation between our thoughts and our physical health. Scientists have proven that on a neurological and molecular level, we can dictate our physical state of being.<br />
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<b>Step 1</b> is certainly the most important of all steps. Here is where you lay out your level of commitment. Make the choice to increase the compassion you extend to those in your orbit.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>Step 2</b>: Pay attention to your emotional blocks that prevent your compassion from flowing through you to those in need of your compassion. This can sometimes be quite difficult since those emotional blocks can be all consuming (such as anger or fear). Understanding these triggers to compassion blocking can help you overcome them.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-coping-skills-you-must-have-to-handle.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYXefACn57UbeiyjclEul5oV_QPC8DE9kD-B45IJ02VEDhnQHrIyu0eGLMFHCgy4z4LI1HbupE3NvVAUXZdWMjGY8ULl6Xte9yTDS4LqPnPxr6tv4qzD5AOcrI5h3nVVP_IuTch9lcPg/s320/awareness-suffering.jpg" alt="awareness of another's suffering and the desire to alleviate it" /></a></div><b>Step 3</b>: Understand the definition of compassion: the awareness of another's suffering and the desire to alleviate it. Compassion is an emotional state, not necessary an action. But compassion can compel action. Often, we cannot alleviate another's suffering but to be compassionate, we offer sympathy and understanding.<br />
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<b>Step 4</b>: Pay attention to the judgments you form that also block your compassion. The people who are in the most need of your compassion are the people you feel least compelled to extend it to.<br />
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Tip: It is much easier to start with judgments you hold for people more distant from you. Look at people in the news that have captured negative attention and assess how you are influenced by the judgments you hold for them. Can you let yourself feel compassion for someone who does not impact your own life? Start there.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/aloe-vera-benefits.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlkOUGNxxBuEIsLK0ey4s-GxYCIvrna9iXAAOFTjWf_aWgJ5L65kAeE8PFEYFHI5KMWV3ueFxxmO6BjRfzYzr_ElDAIFzNt2IvFMA8TFVE0ubCbV8Sk9kFu9oUJn_YE6D5mZaLr47aKM/s320/commitment-compassionate.jpg" alt="expressing the compassion within" /></a></div>By expressing the compassion within, you are replacing the negative emotional states that lead to chaotic mind and unhealthy body with a positive, loving mind that leads to a healthy body.<br />
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Commitment to becoming more compassionate is not a goal but a classroom in which you will learn about yourself and about the intricacies of life. Your interactions with others will improve. Your overall well-being will improve. But it does have its challenging moments. Be kind, loving and patient with yourself.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-52361548057926726582009-12-25T08:16:00.000-08:002009-12-25T08:16:52.780-08:00Characteristics Of A Good Leader<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/stop-worrying-about-what-other-people.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the leader" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5X9w9GqNAdVXrkzd6Xy5WVNQ10H9F0R7p9RkmF_dEAprFsO1Bfv1xZ8BVha-bCueaYwlwGXTJfEsMxyOZcUo_vWGuzuzeE5PKPv8XtxRbgyPFbZ-B3WTNuMWKeyhBS2L4TmL41h0IzA/s320/the-leader.jpg" alt="the leader" /></a></div>What makes a good leader? What personal qualities are needed for leadership? What characterizes good leadership? Here are important qualities a good leader must have.<br />
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How often have you heard the comment, "He or she is a born leader?" There are certain characteristics found in some people that seem to naturally put them in a position where they’re looked up to as a leader. <br />
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Whether in fact a person is born a leader or develops skills and abilities to become a leader is open for debate. There are some clear characteristics that are found in good leaders. These qualities can be developed or may be naturally part of their personality. Let us explore them further. <br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>Personal Qualities Found In A Good Leader</b><br />
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<b>A good leader has an exemplary character. </b><br />
It is of utmost importance that a leader is trustworthy to lead others. A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honestly and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk” and in doing so earns the right to have responsibility for others. True authority is born from respect for the good character and trustworthiness of the person who leads.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnLxvLAt5RH-As3GlJ_Iew5zRz3SwbHfb-wTw_O8-nN30aXbr_tRNhjH0lQVKPtzteT1G2xYTYYVsaycBdM-Z9axtbju6FgjfZMRqAWZ6XPGj0NqajJfbOWCTOTfyBgQ1WIYwh7CGf2k/s1600-h/band-leader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="the enthusiastic leader" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnLxvLAt5RH-As3GlJ_Iew5zRz3SwbHfb-wTw_O8-nN30aXbr_tRNhjH0lQVKPtzteT1G2xYTYYVsaycBdM-Z9axtbju6FgjfZMRqAWZ6XPGj0NqajJfbOWCTOTfyBgQ1WIYwh7CGf2k/s320/band-leader.jpg" alt="the enthusiastic leader"/></a></div><b>A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or cause and also about their role as leader. </b><br />
People will respond more openly to a person of passion and dedication. Leaders need to be able to be a source of inspiration, and be a motivator towards the required action or cause. Although the responsibilities and roles of a leader may be different, the leader needs to be seen to be part of the team working towards the goal. This kind of leader will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. <br />
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<b>A good leader is confident.</b><br />
In order to lead and set direction a leader needs to appear confident as a person and in the leadership role. Such a person inspires confidence in others and draws out the trust and best efforts of the team to complete the task well. A leader who conveys confidence towards the proposed objective inspires the best effort from team members.<br />
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<b>A leader also needs to function in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty</b>.<br />
People look to the leader during times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanor. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/infertility-in-men-and-women.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2wPV-K1-LSmtKhKprNRB7tlQPY3JBMgFK7yczU5l4UrB3je-Fa68rf10xaA2anY_lZIPbFxlsQkMqzkgZ7rRIAVTstp6Xoidq9RNQ_p5mS6HraGJZVDfEO6chio7GKMs7jiPEXqH8y4/s320/stay-calm.jpg" alt="keep calm"/></a></div><b>Good leaders are tolerant of ambiguity and remain calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose</b>.<br />
Storms, emotions, and crises come and go and a good leader takes these as part of the journey and keeps a cool head.<br />
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<b>A good leader as well as keeping the main goal in focus is able to think analytically</b>.<br />
Not only does a good leader view a situation as a whole, but is able to break it down into sub parts for closer inspection. Not only is the goal in view but a good leader can break it down into manageable steps and make progress towards it.<br />
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<b>A good leader is committed to excellence.</b> Second best does not lead to success. The good leader not only maintains high standards, but also is proactive in raising the bar in order to achieve excellence in all areas. <br />
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These personal characteristics are foundational to good leadership. Some characteristics may be more naturally present in the personality of a leader. However, each of these characteristics can also be developed and strengthened. <br />
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A good leader whether they naturally possess these qualities will be diligent to consistently develop and strengthen them in their leadership role.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-42900686836063480762009-12-24T03:10:00.000-08:002009-12-24T03:10:39.660-08:00Shedding Stress In Your Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://carahidupkita.blogspot.com/2009/12/cara-sederhana-menekan-pengeluaran.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="managing stress to reduce stress symptoms" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Rwy835VmeIu_TwGPT-VDDOyHlEAtpRCeAokQK3IAUnN2u3cwirDGlzX2JohGzUUHt-UnmfC8jvYno-HOY3q5PpjpRx5FuyoSJCFVfxQDw6JiRzQeUVesKHhPAvplbG4mlZsB8b8LeN0/s320/stress-symptoms.jpg" /></a></div>Living with stress might seem hopeless, but there are things that you can do to manage your stress and live a better life.<br />
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Managing stress is a topic everyone has to consider on a day to day basis. Some people have to manage the stress in their hectic life every day, while others struggle to handle their stress upon the onset of a big change or something tragic.<br />
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There are several ways to deal with stress that will have you feeling healthier and sleeping at night again.<br />
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Some people have super busy lives. They might have a job with long hours and a commute to top it off. The same person might also live in not ideal living situations and have co-workers they do not like. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>This particular example is showing an umbrella of reasons why someone might feel stressed and showing stress symptoms.<br />
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For this example, finding stress relievers is key to functioning every day. One solution for this situation would be to make a list of short term goals and long term goals. <br />
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</div>The goals could be anything from; being able to walk five blocks and back to buying a condo. Whatever the goals may be, just knowing that you have some can help you get through the day and reduce stress symptoms.<br />
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It is also important to find someone to talk to about your issues. Everyone should have someone to talk to, whether it`s a family member over the phone or a childhood friend. Being able to share your ideas, feelings and concerns is essential to not feeling burdened down by stress. It's also reduce stress symptoms.<br />
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Exercise may be hard to fit into a daily routine and may seem like a scary thought, but it has been proven to reduce stress. Even if you fit it in once or twice a week, the fact that your body is getting it, is helping to calm nerves. <br />
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If you can walk or bike to work, take a walk on your lunch or join a gym with long hours those are ways that may work for you when trying to fit becoming active into your life.<br />
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Another source of stress for many is money, kids and a sour relationship with a partner. Keep in mind that everything is changeable, fixable and temporary. That means that lack of money can be something that is temporary as there are many ways to make more money it`s just about being creative. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/enrich-lifes-repertoire.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlUVgeQtsNWnV8ciDXvYXtJvinCA9Myd4nrwSiBDU-cg8aBb0W55n81xEWrhireTXQQmRKqHl6xlGrr-Ep3JQElaArU4v1nsuvp8VAPrflVx_jL_41hqgeGdMiLL1Km-mLLytOdMQkxY/s320/kids-games.jpg" alt="Kids are stressful try playing games with them" /></a></div>Kids are stressful and can be for years, however it`s important to make time for them where you are all doing something enjoyable and make time for yourself if you can.<br />
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A bad relationship can also be changed; either you work through it or break-up and move on. Just telling yourself that bad situations can be changed might help you deal with your stress.<br />
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When a sudden change or tragic experience happens it can leave you feeling overwhelmed with stress. A job loss, divorce or family death is all possible things that can have someone feeling horrible. <br />
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The stress might be so severe that even being able to function or care for loved ones may seem hopeless. It is crucial to seek help in these types of situations. Ask your doctor for a referral so you can go and just talk to someone who will listen. There might be support groups you can also join for extra support.<br />
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When you are battling stress, try to remember to eat healthy and try to get enough sleep. When your body is starving or severely tired it can add to the stress you feel. Sometimes getting better starts with taking care of you from the inside out.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-11244476450707036022009-12-21T23:43:00.000-08:002009-12-21T23:43:11.373-08:00Re-Inventing Through Self-Esteem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pernik-kehidupan.blogspot.com/2009/12/tangkal-penyakit-dengan-jalan-kaki.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_74VdvYJlHINlol2aXuOS1gC6Dau0PZHiAqYnXGOQs2g8ex7z4K_YqzgM2gXmrtVh3teVixGSVVCTVQXjQ7Kr98Mi8AvMufgnpK8Uojf9bolCgyU6KTxQLL1Vvo38JydwQ6gq2p8Fpg/s320/self-esteem.jpg" alt="a more confident happy people" /></a></div>Self-esteem can be boosted to create a more confident happy person. There are ways to change your thinking so that you will like yourself again.<br />
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Building self-esteem can be a challenge that may seem like an uphill climb. But with the right tools strengthening self-esteem is possible. Self-esteem issues can arise from many sources, not very nice parents, horrific experience, bullying at school, and rejection from peers or a poor view of how you view yourself. Creating self-esteem that is strong is all about changing the way you think and view yourself.<br />
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Self-esteem can be hurt and broken when parents do not give their children love. Instead they give their children lots of negative feedback. Many adults with low self-esteem can trace it back to childhood when their parents often treated them unkind. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>It is important to address the issues you remember. For example when you did something wrong as a kid, how did you parents respond? Did they communicate with you in a positive way or did they say unkind things.<br />
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There are several ways that parents can hurt a child`s self-esteem as they parent; label their child, call them names, give negative feedback, say nothing positive, physical or neglectful abuse, no praise for jobs well done. A child growing up with all or even just a few of these things can often become a person with low self-esteem.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mimbarjumat.com/archives/910" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="label their child, call them names, give negative feedback, say nothing positive, physical or neglectful abuse, no praise for jobs well done" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibeXGosYd2TQkQbOFTq_tCC3YdBrt_nzqj8cpnBsUJ2p7KsNH9fjlL4fEq8f999kOd8Rq9RMG4uVrKoXKYkOEPWCV1tvQss-exzVgSKtC04-EbnnBnJ3ajGwCGtKQgQOVUx0uBKpDP7rc/s320/low-self-esteem.jpg" alt="their self-esteem issues are related back to their child hood" /></a></div>As an adult who can address that their self-esteem issues are related back to their child hood, they can think about ways their parents should have handled those situations and realize that their parents were wrong. It is important to surround yourself with positive people and not have friends or partners that treat you the same way.<br />
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Often self-esteem issues can be a result of a hurtful relationship with a partner. When people have been together for a while, there is a level of comfort and security. And when a partner is saying hurtful things and becomes an abusive person physically or even just emotionally, it can sometimes make the person feel trapped. <br />
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They don`t want to leave because they feel comfortable or afraid or maybe there are kids or property involved. Realizing that how your partner treats you are how you might begin to view yourself might be just the thing to have you packing.<br />
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Constant rejection from peers can leave you feeling hurt and with low self-esteem. It is important to remember that there are people out there that will treat you nice; it`s just a matter of finding them. <br />
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If you have issues with making friends then it might be a good idea to try new hobbies and expand your world as you know it. Doing new things will have you meeting people who are doing the same thing as you. That will be a great way to meet people and begin friendships. It doesn`t matter how many friends you have as long as you have one good one.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/diagnosing-candida.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJsBAGbC8RXodvCIIdIloXb6uS4GZTV-Tut6isIdzzjBn0IZAGEaOSUWaa5rlZ90Tz4GT35hYGL0fZyNwkTzypwMj9Xf7iS1X4cYN3Ok6SINQJAJHsDpag4q29xuXvf9s09p7K1WFzzE/s320/important-person.jpg" alt="view yourself as an important people" /></a></div>Building self-esteem means that you have to view yourself as an important people. And being important has nothing to do with how you look on the outside; it`s about feeling confident and liking yourself. <br />
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Just because you may have been exposed to negative relationships in the past, does not mean that their negativity has to follow you through life. The past can be left in the past and a fresh start can be made.<br />
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Try to give yourself positive feedback, reward yourself for great things that you accomplish, even if it`s just finishing your holiday shopping early! And remember that the only view about yourself that is important is the one you come up with. If you see yourself as great then you most definitely are!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-32655525301724986762009-12-19T23:15:00.000-08:002009-12-19T23:48:49.310-08:00Manifesting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://resepminumansegar.com/2009/12/punch-honey-lemon" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sinking into the unconscious to escape the attack" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHJU2yU-CjP4QoWghc0GlUcT7_4qqPGqA8wSlOXFEdcGytrz5m5CCYSmcq86R_l5BTLzCNtaEBIKPnqBM1s5oN5l_UrO2fnw1eP1lCisBYKlCiG_xRtGxaCBlX8yEGL4elEnLM6L2jiA/s320/sinking-unconscious.jpg" /></a></div>In The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk, a teenager of 14, lies in her bed at night, as bees come through her walls. Bees swarm all around her as she lays motionless so as to avoid being stung. Yet when she calls someone else to witness the bees – nothing is there.<br />
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Have you ever laid in bed, and been surrounded by a swarm of thoughts and worries? Money, relationships, tasks, words, what I should have said, what I wish I hadn’t said, what I totally neglected to do or say…. all swarming around – keeping you from sleep.<br />
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Perhaps you pull the covers over your head and try to escape by hiding, by sleeping, by sinking into the unconscious to escape the attack. Like the bees – are these thoughts really there?<br />
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In reality – nothing was in your room. Worries ONLY exist within you. Most people surround themselves by worries – regretting the past and fearful of the future. There is good news. You can change – <b>if you can imagine problems, you can imagine solutions</b>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Manifestation is the ability to make the unseen, visible. Your very thoughts become visible in your life. First you become aware of what you are currently manifesting. Then comes the fun as you participate in the process.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/12/putusin-aku-donk" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="the ability to make the unseen visible" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpIPPrYbUVdjNL3AcwxfEfbF9jCcp2QEUohPCrRjdZ0MioSKgXbz6-5UAgesLC7iO8ibDxqENhGVuGm0t9i7r4IiLQWmdubtRz4jQom2pzwdUtXG-FF93eCQ5ocqqRhNsy3OqKJHJ3Cc/s320/make-unseen-visible.jpg" /></a></div>Whatever you think about expands. When you worry about – paying the bills; getting the flu; arguing with a neighbor, etc, you will continue to attract things which worry you.<br />
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What happens is that <a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-your-mind-works.html">your mind</a> wants to be helpful by scanning the horizon for something that might go wrong, so that it can alert you to worry. Your subconscious mind gets the message that you PREFER worry. It looks for things to go wrong.<br />
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You actively choose what you believe. What if I told you that a volcano was about to erupt in your back yard? Hopefully you would choose to disregard this warning as ludicrous.<br />
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In the same way you can choose any belief. Redirect your mind to scan for the opportunities that support you. Very simply, this is the beginning of manifesting, or taking an active role in consciously creating your life.<br />
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<b>You can manifest whatever you believe.</b> To manifest change in your life, you must believe deep within you that change is possible. Some people love to say "Your believe will guide you", and it will. In the same way, your belief creates change in your life.<br />
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<b>Start with something simple</b> – Imagine a productive day, a better relationship with a family member, or a new client. The choice MUST be something that you believe OR are WILLING to believe at your core.<br />
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<b>Envision the outcome you desire</b> – Using your imagination, see how perfectly your day progresses. Notice how good it feels that everything is going your way. Notice how each interruption works in your favor, making your day MORE productive, or your relationship BETTER than you originally imagined.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-thing-you-can-do-to-reduce-your.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Amplify the energy around your intention" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvbSgHu7PY-53vuVq7yzy_pvsTGHrwRZyAZka3zvY_ioViWN_TbpCcuc15tjGDLdQNO6GolnppEP-NeXxBso_U6usotCtHXgmxB476pCXLf3zeN8C8EC3NjBMPxI3WWcB3mXNUpb4Yvs/s320/amplify-the-energy.jpg" /></a></div><b>Amplify the energy around your intention</b> – LIVE into this reality. Begin your productive day with a positive outlook. Breathe into this reality. On every inhale, open to the possibility of productivity. On every exhale, let go of any negative response. Continue to live out your productive day, minute by minute.<br />
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<b>Take on the persona of your intention</b> – Become the person who is having a productive day. Let every breath strengthen your heart, your body and your spirit. A productive day is yours, because you are living it. Anything that is not productive falls away. It is not your reality – any more than a volcano in your back yard is your reality.<br />
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<b>Become a master at manifestation</b>. Start by manifesting your life on a daily basis. Your BELIEF is critical. As you continue to manifest small things, your belief can expand to manifest greater possibility.<br />
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<b>Keep this internal process to yourself</b>. This is a process to LIVE. It is a process that comes through you, not from you. Manifestation itself comes from the breath of possibility which flows in and out of you. Prayer and meditation connect you to the power of manifestation. <br />
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<b>Practice gratitude</b> for marvels already manifest in your life. I encourage you to expand your possibilities daily.<br />
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Manifesting life is our life long challenge. Each day we step into the world of possibility. Accepting that challenge with joy and stepping into the unknown with courage makes you the hero or heroine of your own life. Don't you just love that?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-51790319366868325692009-12-16T01:29:00.000-08:002009-12-18T06:17:34.595-08:00Work And Personal Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/allergies.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nothing personal" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53ca8bd2jigaq33q3EAp7mekVVAcDIurkw0mzqMqUu2ygeFsI8K-NtHLvCzxA5_X3OtImYZATf5eYIZg1SiT3ECj3QaRyc3Z0YH5WzQgvEUpZm3Z1MRUzKZYcw-W1-nY6JyN0MkyG_HI/s320/nothing-personal.jpg" /></a></div>Today more and more people are experiencing burnout, insomnia, and stress. Why is that? Many people have a very busy life. We all would like more time in the day an extra hour would be fantastic. Maybe have more time to relax and enjoy life with friends and family.<br />
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However in our society today, it is fast pace. Life is more demanding. It seems impossible to slow down. The road that we are driving on is continuous and there is no stop signs on it. It is a fast race. How do you gain more time to slow down? Here a 3 steps to help you on the journey to conquer the time you have on earth.<br />
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<b>1. Start a flexible schedule.</b> <br />
Allow a little flexibility into your schedule. The more strict you are the less likelyyou will slow down and have a balance in your life. Things do happen. Leave room for the unexpected surprises. <br />
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Don't beat yourself up when situations do occur. Just take care of it. And move on with your schedule. Situations work outand do<br />
occur for a reason. Even when it does not make any sense to you.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>2. Identify your time blockers.</b> <br />
These blockers are those things that are low priority tasks that we think needs to be done. Some examples are taking phone calls when you know you should be working, cleaning out a closet instead of spending that time with your family, checking email every hour, watching TV, or surfing the net instead of working on that project that is due in 2 days.<br />
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These are just a few. The low priority tasks are numerous. Pay attention to these blockers . Explore ways to overcome these blockers and take action to change the blockers.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/to-be-more-creative-person.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="calendar schedule" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ey16CJwkfOBm6ce364AQgRizUzU2HOgweGRcl7psienZWM-xgcHWL85C37wtdtme_t3HSHZlmrty5D2oxW6q9y0ef2O3wC6KkR36cJcXA1r6eBxMYRL14OvP468STZzNrdlE4zQuFeQ/s320/calendar-schedule,jpg.jpg" /></a></div><b>3. Take note of your workload.</b><br />
You need to schedule on your planner/ calender enough work that keeps you busy. However not too much that will rock into your personal life. Take on additional tasks or projects that will fit into your planner.<br />
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Schedule time for your work. Schedule time for your personal life. For instance birthdays, anniversaries, or whatever event it is going on in your life. Schedule that onto your calender. This helps with not overlapping events and work in the same time frame.<br />
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There is only so much time in the day. You can not buy back time. However make your time worth it. With the right dose of work and personal life, your time will be more productive. Your time will start to move forward on the right road.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-45847915475355332052009-12-11T08:35:00.000-08:002009-12-11T08:35:18.839-08:00How to Change Your Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/greatest-love-of-all.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rTZaKLbziw5ryq4B6tgPNana4OuFBjwqS8S8de2vOeeQLHzFaamn1VnzWH81SqjQdO6DYex23wrNYQqb1mQqDfVWhAMwd_tPpzHBT8H-ZKQTlZkKvZhqu12wE4PvJAZJsFwW3qAizk0/s320/change-your-life.jpg" alt="realize it is up to you" /></a></div>As a new year begins or a major birthday approaches, people start thinking about their lives. They sometimes are disappointed by where they are and want to be somewhere else. The things they want are not easy to get - if they were, they would already have them. So how does one set about changing one's life?<br />
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<b>1. Realize it is up to you. Period.</b><br />
No one is going to do the work for you. You may be able to get some help along the way, but this is completely up to you.<br />
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<b>2. Pick three things only. No more.</b><br />
I know, I know - there's the bucket list. Here's my thought on that - why overwhelm yourself? When you accomplish one goal you can add another. But if you list 100 things it's easy to lose focus and get distracted - doing a little here and a little there. An important part of this is prioritizing your desires. What are the three things you want most now?<br />
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<b><a name='more'></a>3. I know this is so overused, but think outside your own box.</b><br />
Try to get to the core of things. Why do you want to lose weight? To be healthier? To look better? Do you want to look better because you want to be loved? Is losing weight the right goal or is meeting more people a better goal? <br />
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To find the right life for you, you have to know what is most important to you at your very core. What is most important to me is freedom. It's taken me a long time to really understand that, and it may take you a while to get to your core values, but the only way you can be happy is by living your life according to YOUR values - no one else's.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/11/7-main-causes-of-back-pain.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9dlPVidqNI0iRB7eWWUvJ-07tSR2RGLaiVlzDUkKP7A9FABesg2EuMUImT7kONDqqlNs_wt0dNtjqlNXM7S1qW5xsFw4iX8L1QvTVXaYtc-_8-GpJi0ca8rzuBqiMxKHo1R_iOKapvM/s320/write-down.jpg" alt="write them down and be as specific as you can" /></a></div><b>4. Write them down and be as specific as you can.</b><br />
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Examples:<br />
<ul><li>I want to pay off all my debt by the end of 20XX.</li>
<li>I want to run a mile by the end of February.</li>
<li>I want to go to Australia by 20XX.</li>
</ul>Writing them down is crucial as is having a deadline. If reading them doesn't fill you with excitement, you have the wrong goals.<br />
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You will know in your gut the goals that are right for you. When I was planning my goals for this past year, I usually include a big trip somewhere.<br />
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This year it felt right to me to forgo the trip and pay off my mortgage. It wasn't very exciting, but it has made me very happy. Remember my freedom value? Now that I don't have a house payment, I am much more free.<br />
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I don't have to be as worried about work - I will have a roof over my head. The house payment is an obligation I no longer have. Live according to YOUR values and you will be much happier.<br />
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These goals are all about you, not the world. You may feel all this pressure to get married or to lose weight, but if you aren't excited by those goals, let them go. This is your life we are charting.<br />
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<b>5. You can change your mind at any time.</b><br />
If you start researching your trip to Australia and decide you'd rather just go to New Zealand - that's okay. Or if you decide you want to push a deadline back, that's okay too. Changing your mind is not the same as giving up. You give up if you still really want the goal but you got lazy and quit working toward it. That leads to regret - I don't want you to have regrets. Just give yourself more time.<br />
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<b>6. If you aren't making progress, regroup.</b><br />
Are you doing the right things? Maybe you need to do some research or ask for help. I see people in the gym all the time fooling themselves that they are working out; women lifting 5 lb. dumbbells wondering why they don't have great arms.<br />
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They need to get a trainer, a book, a video - they aren't working hard enough to get the results they want. Or their form is so bad they might as well be sitting at home watching TV. This can be true with any change. You're trying hard, but need more information.<br />
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If you lose 10 pounds, treat yourself to a spa visit. Losing 10 pounds is hard! Choose rewards that will keep you working toward the goal and give them to yourself! Most of us are great at beating ourselves up, but awful at rewarding ourselves. Do it!<br />
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<b>8. Take some action toward your goal every day, even if it is small.</b><br />
Little things add up. They also help build momentum for bigger things. With the mortgage, I had been making extra payments for years. But when I wrote down the goal to pay it off, it made me really think about how I could do it, what it would be like to have no house payment! I took all the trip money, some savings and BLAM - did it. But it was all those little extra payments that helped me get there.<br />
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Stop reading this and figure how who the hell you really are and exactly what you want. Write it down. Make it happen. Or don't - it's completely up to you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-20630810208802357572009-12-08T19:25:00.000-08:002009-12-08T19:25:15.081-08:00Keeping your New Year Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/acne-foods-for-prevention.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="new year resolutions" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2CQZ5UDWi-p7SWll8kwZ33qJIlwyNJyhc7Ezo8kvFSIsKx5pgikpfpZKTWjNmHdtpYpsAnihlrsmrabbZBXvrAkAJL712fqBgE2U9SI73rvl-N3wQsZr07mTIKr2nAj3IBpdIihYu6A/s320/new-year-resolution.jpg" /></a></div>Do you make new year resolutions every year only to find that they have fallen by the wayside before the end of January? Well, you're not alone.<br />
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Most resolutions don't last past the end of January. But if you understand why this is the case, then you are much better positioned to make successful new year resolutions.<br />
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One of the main reasons new year resolutions are broken is that we make too many of them at once. It's easy to reflect on all the changes we want to make to our lives – lose weight, get fit, stop smoking, get on top of your finances – but trying to tackle all these at once is just too much.<br />
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The other reason new years resolutions aren't kept is because we sabotage our attempts with excuses. Here are the top 5:<br />
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Excuse 1. <b>I don't have the time.</b><br />
Sure you do. You probably have time to watch TV, or play on the computer for hours each night, and for many hours over the weekend. Just take half an hour each morning or night and a couple hours over the weekend and you'll be surprised by how much you can achieve. The first step is always the hardest, but once you do take that first step and start to gain momentum, amazing things can happen.<br />
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Excuse 2. <b>It's too much effort</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mimbarjumat.com/archives/1028" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="is it really too much work to achieve the life you really want?" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRSvzTtcIY3blrENtEKe17io0Aleq-2dItqdUfQ8d_vS0jsvd_Cr0h6KqkNADzG-2QipNYecut2zpVYh71hbr1S7x_2dSaV6qDh7rjEEHlxreszoJGBv0bko_HqpDTknMg_irRTRYLZU/s320/too-much-effort.jpg" /></a></div>This is your life we're talking about. Is it really too much work to achieve the life you really want? Sure, it may be hard going to get started and it may be a long road to success. But just remember that it is always worth it in the end.<br />
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I was talking to a friend of mine who has been overweight since college, and he was whining that it would take him a whole year to lose the pounds he wanted to. But what is one year, when he still has another 20-30 years of prime life left in him?<br />
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Excuse 3. <b>It doesn't work</b><br />
What ever system you're looking at for losing weight, getting fit, quitting smoking, getting rich, or whatever – it is possible. There are plenty of living examples of people who have succeeded in whatever goal you're trying to reach for yourself. Diets work, exercise works, quitting smoking programs work.<br />
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It can be done. But you have to be willing to make it work.<br />
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Excuse 4. <b>But it won't work for ME</b><br />
And why are you any different from the thousands of other people who have achieved whatever goal you're trying to reach? With an attitude like that, nothing will work. But you have to be willing to make it work.<br />
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Excuse 5. <b>I don't have the resources</b><br />
Yes, this can be an obstacle if you have difficulty accessing the appropriate resources, particularly if you need a lot of money to achieve your goal. But for most goals, you don't need a lot of money to get started.<br />
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For example, a healthy diet and exercise program shouldn't cost you a cent more than you're already spending on grocery bills, and even though you may have to purchase nicotine patches to help quit your smoking habit, this will be offset by how much you are saving on cigarettes.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://resepminumansegar.com/2009/12/pepaya-shakes" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the most important resource you need to achieve your goals is information" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8fcLFG70pBEEwHWDWcsZtK6MpvLXR0BO6ZJdGINEC9eP8wHptZ30sckgVtQJiDu8tuL-9CJXiJcxJkLnom8NmmSG-btyxsKj8CWWCfFAz-QC5DSR0VY0YBoDidVZx3AyHtHyBSgCjSc/s320/most-important-resource.jpg" /></a></div>The most important resource you need to achieve your goals is information. And there is a lot of educational material out there to help you achieve almost any goal you set your mind on.<br />
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The internet is a great source of reliable information. Research, read up on the various strategies and draw up an action plan that suits you. You can also check out books in your library or buy used books.<br />
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And remember, take your goals one at a time, and eventually you will succeed with them all.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-47867737622271060912009-12-06T23:50:00.000-08:002009-12-06T23:50:36.840-08:00Tell Stories to Your Customer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/setting-your-goals.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xBdlAB_ONW4xnEL_wjPFg85Pk5VrzwTPiMpnFOwWIpg829i2bhSpx0b6uMAvUiGPqM4lG9wngtay9GYN_eHXeV824Rs3QqKeQ_nv9KvUpvoZAFvDLWje_KKLlrk3E8ZHuzGZ3nMY9y4/s320/tell-a-story.jpg" alt="tell a story to your customer" /></a></div>"If you’ve heard this story before, don’t stop me, because I’d like to hear it again."<br />
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Groucho Marx (1890-1977) Comedian and actor<br />
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Facts tell, while stories sell.<br />
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Have your salespeople tell stories. I have found that most successful salespeople sell by telling stories and not by making presentations. And, it does not seem like they are selling.<br />
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Top salespeople can build trust and credibility while overcoming skepticism by talking about how another customer solved a problem by using a product or service. A good story can address an objection or concern before the customer ever brings it up. Done right, the story well-told makes the storyteller appear sincere and trustworthy.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Sales presentations are the quickest way to lose a sale since there may be nothing more obvious or obnoxious than a canned pitch, better known as "death by PowerPoint". Shut down the laptop and build the relationship with your customer by sharing your stories.<br />
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Connect with a customer’s emotions by talking about past experiences with other customers. Stories can be a great way to break the ice with a new customer and ease the natural tension in a sales call. For the existing client, the well-told tale can enrich the business relationship. <br />
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Generally, customers can identify with the story and can picture themselves as a part of the story.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/treating-diabetes-naturally.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6s5J-iojWZDQooeieWFCNnp4rUKjWUmjvx0_zKkPX0NatZtt4NccQx8D8IAhyphenhyphen4IR9k6NuW3AWvGXmBjJkUMxdgtQoPA2G67AHnFLeG7vd_GoZ5oNqdwcc0zMgjq3XmCYwhXeT4QCPhc/s320/connect-with-customer-emotions.jpg" alt="emotional connection helps them remember the story" /></a></div>This emotional connection helps them remember the story while they may never remember the facts or figures, let alone the features and benefits of your product. Stories should have a simple theme or value; if the tale is too complicated the message could get lost.<br />
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The mechanics are simple. A good story’s opening is clear and engaging. The sequence of events must be easy to follow. Don’t be too clever or you might lose your audience. The story must have a clear ending and must have had a purpose. If done right, the story lives on in the memory of your customer. Story telling can achieve things that marketing brochures can't.<br />
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Be sure to tell true stories and not tall tales. An outlandish fib or an outright lie will be immediately visible and self-defeating. Keep a record of all your stories. This preserves the stories for use by others in your firm and it will protect the facts within the story. <br />
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A good use of the archived stories could be to help your new employees learn about your firm’s value proposition. Or, when properly edited, these stories could go on your website for viewing by visitors.<br />
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One more thought: Stories don’t all need happy endings. Sad stories can help us learn and teach others.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-88905605026322598162009-12-04T11:31:00.000-08:002009-12-04T11:31:36.128-08:00Lead Your Own Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/keep-your-concentration-and-double-your.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9I5f_7qg8JcWehh-cTxaaofXx6Kfc9EyYSLvMvo3rdztKk35uIEXExQZ57FL0bn1da3CsQ68kQ_b1zy2m8-E5Mf0VCKdPEjlIskbWX8GpOC85TXHaxYDRbRYkp1zpyfpMEDdcDkH3x0/s320/lead-your-own-way.jpg" alt="lead your own way" /></a></div>To be a leader, you must have confidence in your own abilities. The confidence must be both in your own ability to lead as well as in your ability to complete successfully whatever the task is that requires leadership.<br />
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Some people are born with the innate ability to lead and to lead well. Others may have to work harder to find it, but that ability does lie within each individual.<br />
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It just may take work for some people to find it and bring it out. Born leaders by nature have more self-confidence and higher self-esteem. To bring out leadership qualities in yourself, first you must build confidence in your own abilities.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>If you want to take on a leadership role for the first time, it is best to start small. Volunteer to lead a small group on a project at work, for example. Or choose to head a committee at your child's school. <br />
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Often the first step to becoming a good leader is to get over the fear of being in charge. As the leader, people will look to you for answers. Even if you are not one hundred percent sure of what the answers are, you have to give off a certain amount of confidence in order to gain the trust of the group.<br />
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It is best to volunteer to head a project in an area in which you have some experience or expertise. Imagine that your child's school wants to run a used book sale in order to raise money to build a new library. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/relation-between-your-headaches-and.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5eTsP6IEue1C8Vto8ehprZyh5w2lxtgAFstcY988Snje2_nNluwwG-nEmrNaW17oKeWxTaSxmVqVb0-1vjqtUOcGg7c9WSXHO4PmZSRPPulcOMaWrJGzaml-Nct_x77XELJ3szlGKQw/s320/exuding-confidence.jpg" alt="exuding confidence" /></a></div>Also imagine that you work at a popular bookstore. You know all about selling books, so chairing this project is a perfect fit for you. Despite the fact that you may not have ever led a committee before, you are still bringing powerful knowledge. Your knowledge in the field should give you confidence that you can best lead this group to raise the funds successfully.<br />
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Realizing that you have the skills necessary to lead the group is the first step. Second, is volunteering to lead the group and sharing the information that makes you qualified.<br />
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Again, exuding confidence is crucial at this point because no one will follow a leader who does not seem to know what he or she is talking about or doing. There is a difference, however, between confidence and arrogance. <br />
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It is one thing to show that you are confident in your ability to run a successful program but you should still maintain a degree of humbleness. It is perfectly acceptable, and even preferable, to say that you believe you could do a good job leading the project, but that you will require the help of the other committee members and that you will value their input and ideas as well.<br />
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A good leader always takes into account the strengths and weaknesses of the committee members and ensures that everyone working on a particular project feels an amount of ownership and accountability for the project. To be an effective leader, you not only need to have the confidence in yourself but also in those on your team. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bumbudapur.com/2009/11/sate-asam-manis" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGmCeR6dpBIbkuK0e9nworCA5hq7VrCZ46VFNBWLh1V3l05zC2-oIok0Tt8JL9arDVAr84K9ObtgapC6bHPJI-08krD-foV2U_2pDQ7zn9pUhKK1dCIv27IA_hSuuUFLRYbZsuRnHw00/s320/be-confidence.jpg" alt="expertise know to delegate" /></a></div>You need to know when to delegate and which jobs you really should do yourself because of your expertise. In the case of the used book sale, you would want to use your bookstore experience to design the lay-out of the sale or possibly to price the books. But you may want to delegate the task of creating flyers and advertising to someone on the committee who has that kind of expertise.<br />
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A very important and major component of leadership is delegation and knowing when and to whom to delegate the key tasks. You need to know yourself and your own abilities first in order to do so effectively. In another words, you need to know how to lead yourself before you can lead others.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-71557534666221025702009-12-03T18:26:00.000-08:002009-12-03T18:26:41.270-08:00Knowing Yourself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-your-mind-works.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" alt="knowing yourself is a very important task"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSG48dtD94Cy12ZI14eulgK84twS6FC-AHdAvMc7_TH2J2rxZPhIFCSsR0_PS2VE5A9VjyboJvcN3x9Sk_JcTt4k6pDecn96n6Y50SvnZfvqigIj6xaElcsWY90km0g-z3PVBgvMVaJs/s320/know-your-self.jpg" /></a></div>Knowing yourself is a very important task which one has to undertake, it can often be the most challenging as well ...<br />
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When a person knows who they are, and clearly understands what they want, then they have a much better chance of discovering how to reach their own success, happiness and personal fulfilment!<br />
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Knowing one’s true inner self can be of great help to anyone working to reach their goals more effectively. It helps guide you along the path toward success.<br />
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This not only fills us with much happiness, bliss and calmness but also improves our mindset, as well as our relationships and connections with others.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Knowing yourself consequently, empowers and enables you to create different choices. Success easily comes to those with pleasing personalities.<br />
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However, this does not necessarily mean that you must do everything which other people want you to; rather it means acquiring a positive attitude and mindset… it means being respectful to the opinions of others while at the same time remaining true to one’s own beliefs.<br />
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Don't expect to suddenly go on a certain course and immediately become aware of yourself or enlightened. The success of such a journey depends deeply on how bravely you face yourself; on the way, you might discover certain things which you do not like and possibly choose to hide or even deny.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/12/bad-effects-of-smoking.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawphRHLnpuK51GITSINWa8rYlPHVxGHD8zPaGE36j8-wQ7650_KPWURRs8z4aFSYGy608ayueSV55Fdk8PCtjYIr-GDyFvvB4j_zgjrQK9ThgkTLbWWIB8edD5ND7k8eU82-N13XoIbo/s320/became-two.jpg" alt="be strong and accept those negative things" /></a></div>Be strong and accept those negative things because it is only by admitting and accepting your faults, that you can truly change them for the better.<br />
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Be open to accept and listen to the opinion of others, eager and willing to learn. Changing your judgment and views on account of more reliable facts is not a sign of weakness – but of strength in your character.<br />
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Always be inclined to offer help, be caring and polite while at the same time keeping your own personality…<br />
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The basic principle of knowing yourself is that every person is responsible, in control and generate their own thoughts to the life they encounter.<br />
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This is a process which may at first seem complex and may well be severely obstructed when one is unaware of how one functions, or if one has a misunderstanding of their true nature.<br />
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Rationalizations are used by many people to give a justifiable explanation for their actions. One may then pretend that the problem is not their own - and now it may be blamed on the other person. This is known as projection.<br />
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You therefore need to discover and improve the true you, and not what others perceive you to be, and also not who you believe you must be, but the person that you truly are.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/11/maafin-kompromi-atau-putus" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3l6T6DxfvSPzwzew_1VHkEqSTj3H9ZKpRO_SvITPGOgX6jziFtZ4jKj6_-TFiMcFovDSXEGqAQO5Y3aXNLjTGvcTUiGn8LvQ0N14KFatqca-vxmONWQqNHqftHz2uRcL0-kzYz6vKh1k/s320/fight-with-yourself.jpg" alt="develop enthusiasm in yourself" /></a></div>Develop enthusiasm in yourself. Enthusiasm not only draws good relationships but also success. It is that positive outlook that radiates from you, which will make other people like dealing with you.<br />
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Your positive and enthusiastic outlook will contaminate and encourage those around you to also become enthusiastic and positive; therefore fully cooperating with you.<br />
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Also, be ready to face unreasonable and negative people and never let them effect your positive emotions. Try to stay both reasonable and calm.<br />
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Knowing yourself will enable you to develop your full potential and be happy, contented and fulfilled…<br />
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Whether your idea and understanding of success is fulfillment in business, friendship, love, sports, a blend of all these or another thing altogether, knowing yourself and working on change for the better will enable you to achieve your goals!<br />
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Then indeed, when you reach your goals, you will turn out to be a much happier person. And that is real success in its truest sense.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-15706066868858148022009-12-02T01:24:00.000-08:002009-12-02T01:25:35.770-08:00Learning A New Skill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-your-mind-works.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnG2wrjiNaVabDDsvjGB6RGm9E3f-JOMRwa7dUI9xM6_HMBqgMG9FJuInGe8GdZcXrmyq7VvNLc7pwKW9VHwogQvZymLQOvreOnGnOHxzMmO4QuRjUALXtdV5e5yNqad32LuGjuMnziw/s320/gitarlistrik01.jpg" /></a></div>It’s true what they say, practice really does make perfect. Here's why...<br />
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When we initially learn, we input the fresh information into our brain via the conscious mind. We must be consciously aware of the new information in order to understand it and try and make sense of it.<br />
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But to get really good at something, you need to bypass conscious thought and be able to perform well an action, without really thinking about it. <br />
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Introducing the subconscious mind! Consider driving on approach to a roundabout at speed, without the subconscious mind it would be a very difficult task. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>You would have to consciously think about applying pressure on the brake pedal with your right foot, putting the clutch down with the left foot, changing gear with your left hand whilst steering with your right, turn your head right to look for oncoming traffic, look with your eyes, listen to the radio in the background and talk to the person in the passenger seat, the whole time constantly breathe and maintain a heartbeat, all in a matter of seconds. <br />
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If you had to consciously think about all those things at once I’m sure it would end it up in a crash. Yet we do this with relative ease?<br />
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This wonderful mechanism, the subconscious mind can multi-task and execute better judgement than when conscious thought is involved. When a footballer scores a wonder goal during a match, in the post match interview, the interviewer may ask 'So what went through your mind when you stuck that ball?' and the footballer’s response is ' I don't know really, I just struck it sweetly and it ended up in the back of the net!’ The best results are achieved when little conscious effort is made and instinct takes over.<br />
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It is this automatic function which enables us to attain expert ability. So how do we become great at something we are poor at now, but wish to be better? This transformation is broken down into four stages....<br />
<ol><li>Unconscious incompetence - This is when we are still unaware of what we aren't good at yet.</li>
<li>Conscious incompetence - At this stage we are aware of what would like to be good at, but still know that we aren't any good at it yet. In comparison with others we feel like we are rubbish at this particular activity.</li>
<li>Conscious competence - Now we have reached the level where we are good at the skill, but still have to think consciously about the actions involved to perform at a high standard. If a conscious lapse is made or in other words loss of concentration, mistakes can still be made.</li>
<li>Unconscious competence - Your there! It has become so easy and natural. Coordination is smooth and controlled and it all takes place with minimal conscious involvement. Congratulations you have a new talent.</li>
</ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2009/11/7-main-causes-of-back-pain.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizboT2n0hoZ_-bflEmdUv59ckgoXaUnBHHlYsT3VwHllLgYBPvcmyXQZ6iKANhLfOQznT1zJm-hZBZA77YZnH2AdWD9NNOooBTcoE_HaJ9izPsHEgGTOk2lg_V71kzRRIQ-ZFE_TzqJQg/s320/girl-crocodile.jpg" /></a></div>So if these are the four stages, how do you rise from one level to the next? Easy, Practice! Maybe you were hoping for some spectacular answer, but this is the only real answer there is. It is both encouraging and disheartening at the same time.<br />
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Disheartening because it means time and effort will be necessary, comfort zones will have to be stepped out of; Yet encouraging because anybody who is willing to pay the price, are guaranteed to succeed in the end. You see, the subconscious is a creature of habit. It feeds upon repetition.<br />
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Your conscious mind acts as a gate keeper, whatever is frequently entering the conscious mind will be embraced by the subconscious mind. Both good and bad habits are formed this way. It is your job to keep vigilant watch that your conscious thoughts are constructive, that they are the only kind you would wish to allow entry into the realm of the subconscious, and in turn, reflected in your outer world and circumstances. If you want to become competent in something all you need do is learn how to do it right, and then repeat that over and over.<br />
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Get going! On my wish list is to learn the guitar and piano, several new languages, to speed read, become a better driver and typist, and better at the sports I enjoy. Maybe even one day I’ll be able to dance without looking like my Dad at a wedding. I had best get practicing.<br />
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All the best, start writing your own wish list today, and follow through until you have many new skills.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-28209593519510882142009-11-29T22:22:00.000-08:002009-11-29T22:22:23.454-08:00To be A More Creative Person<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/rejection-fear-and-dating.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5xuC4p-AXwAL5mZJ9wz0a7UsgsmzYtXfHlJ-bCsabh_pIxTCyFvNgZ4SZ1TT35chfUHzhtUt_lG-p3mDOdY8280VwK246B0CvvbqYjzAhxwxgqICuwEvLM6P0lZOxZ2WGan6adBqXDw/s320/be-more-creative.jpg" /></a></div>Do you wish you were more creative but don't know where to start? Many of us wish we were more creative in our lives. How can we become more creative if we think we have lost the spark?<br />
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For one person, being more creative may mean they wish they could become a painter, musician, writer, dancer or some other sort of performing artist.<br />
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However, this is not a practical life style for everyone. Not everyone is going to find it realistic to embrace a life that is totally creative and artistic to the core.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Some people would be satisfied to simply have more creative ideas, to have a fresh outlook on their lives.<br />
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Here are a few ways in which you can invite more creativity into your life.<br />
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If you truly want to be more creative, commit yourself to becoming a creative person. Every time you notice that you have come up with a creative idea, no matter how small or unimportant it may seem, reward yourself. Give yourself internal praise. Say congratulations to yourself for that creative idea!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/10/diet-si-dompet" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzbBfGtcIkT3x9g5d7wt5OGelNhHoGfEqqdHgFrItkoqLaSmftsNahRTpL7cVWKWfl6zZJLv5K1KyLTcusJ5gFE7-HtA5Cz9XdPxsrlQBaghdQi9H8fZ1xppxpMyO_L0XZbU2o_8p0wg/s320/chinese-art-galery.jpg" /></a></div>Make a point of attending plays, concerts and art galleries. Don’t just mentally criticize what you are looking at. Let your mind feel that you can understand what the artist is trying to express. Let yourself feel it emotionally. You may be able to soak up some of the artist’s intention in this way.<br />
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Even if you feel as if you don’t understand the work at all, pretend for a few moments that you do understand it. Pretend that you actually are the artist. This exercise will give your mind permission to recapture some of your youthful ability to imagine much more creatively than you do now.<br />
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Take a class in some creative or artistic field that has always interested you. Don’t worry about whether or not you have any talent. At the early stages, you simply need to give yourself permission to explore, and fail if you have to. Failure can be good. Failure can lead to eventual success.<br />
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Any time you notice that you have had the tiniest creative idea, write it down. Explore it. Give yourself credit for having a creative idea. Don’t worry at this early stage whether or not the idea is good or bad. Simply practice exploring it and developing it. What separates those who are very creative from those who are not is that the creative people are committed to developing every aspect of their creativity.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bumbudapur.com/2009/11/pasta-cheeseburger/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5CWzOBwIcrvDhQ_EftgrolQNETuqAQ7R81Obc21jHL3c1d28Mv35ovkm9RfafgyahTRtan6BGyUeb1j95XJG0eJR1JwKrxK8EzksYlI-q2ThEWcQ3ufA3EjhvMlX599We9vEU40eeFM/s320/female-photographer.jpg" /></a></div>Stop being a critic. Critics perform a very useful and valid service for society, but a critical attitude can be the kiss of death to someone who wants to improve their creativity. Don’t criticize others, and especially don’t criticize any one else’s attempts to be creative.<br />
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Creativity is a mindset, a way of approaching the world with novelty and excitement. You need permission to be playful, to be unique, to honor your own perspective on what you are experiencing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-37626265925977809302009-11-29T03:55:00.000-08:002009-11-29T03:55:46.876-08:00Why People Feel the Way They Do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-thing-you-can-do-to-reduce-your.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWV3KUV0CIwc0vl_sEFqFfe5g_1QZWhQzhQF7np1Z9jLAENuNjTwQSNtrBhJg4FJ4ZWqOzCg5bUvhCqdl0Nqe8kv3QmO60pvN3c4lmto06PSYPPXg1WnsY7h3wDT9CbAJp3qN9C4-dhw/s320/why-people-feel-the-way-they-do.jpg" /></a></div>Have you ever wondered why some people seem driven to make a lot of money while others honestly seem to be satisfied with just "getting by?"<br />
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Have you known people who do so much for others they become enablers and you think that’s not a good thing? Or do you know people who seem so immersed in their own needs they don’t do enough to help others?<br />
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If another person’s beliefs and attitudes are diametrically opposed to yours, you’ll have problems relating to that person and may have serious conflict because of your differences. Basically, the greater the gap between your values and someone else’s, the more difficulty you’ll have with that person.<br />
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<b>Know Your Values</b><br />
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There are six values, first defined by psychologist Eduard Spranger, that we all have in varying degrees. They are:<br />
<ul><li>Theoretical (passion for knowledge)</li>
<li>Utilitarian (passion for money and what is useful)</li>
<li>Aesthetic (passion for beauty, balance, and harmony)</li>
<li>Social (passion for service to others)</li>
<li>Individualistic (passion for power and control)</li>
<li>Traditional (passion for finding the highest meaning in life)</li>
</ul>Your top two values are what drive you and must be fulfilled for you to achieve happiness in life.<br />
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The characteristics of people high in a particular values cluster go deep and are too numerous to mention here. But if you know and understand your own values, you’ll have more clarity as to what you want to do with your life.<br />
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<b>Know Other’s Values</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/08/kiat-anti-lesu-saat-puasa" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0YCCZo4ospFnFNfDv_e4aWK4wbFsTaYmCMyjIDlBzWBfM8Y9VZG453091G4F2DQQLJY1_e16eiW-Kl_OdSKLYCYGHbBCMCHjVjrEKwKZAFjWWCzuRSTF2jt0R4KJHIYCeCUO0jvZg_0/s320/know-values.jpg" /></a></div>If your top value is someone else’s lowest value, you’re going to have misunderstandings and conflict with that person. I once had a client whose top two values were Social and Traditional. She and her daughter were having serious relationship problems. We discovered (with values assessments) that the daughter had her mother’s top two values as numbers five and six. It was like Mother Teresa and an atheist trying to see eye to eye.<br />
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But once they understood where their conflict was coming from, they were able to improve their relationship considerably.<br />
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<b>Understand Your Differences</b><br />
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Certain values clusters produce strong conflicts with others. For example, if you’re high in the Theoretical attitude, you value knowledge. You take an analytical approach to solving problems and believe decisions must be rationally justified.<br />
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If the other person is high in the Aesthetic value, you’ll conflict with the way you see things. High Aesthetic people value the artistic episodes of life and tend to make emotional decisions, based on the way they feel.<br />
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Whether we call this left brain vs. right brain or head vs. heart, the cause is differing values. Understanding values characteristics will take you a long way toward resolving your differences.<br />
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<b>Let People Be Who They Are</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mediasehat.com/tanyajawab3052" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYMTRnyF7En8tOoSWtpTjreqyJiHymunTis-dfjfO1D86yZ_OiRqQqO-ziBXKE_Hy-2Mk3ewy2ISdE7qabvLxF8bPi3Sb316LW8Q_evbSsIUYkmf3fnWqTatCBv9qQW5VoW4S-TQWI-c/s320/let-people-be-who-they-are.jpg" /></a></div>Understand people have different passions that drive them to get what they want. We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. If you can appreciate that values are neither good nor bad - just different, it can help you appreciate other’s point of view and be less judgmental toward them.<br />
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<b>Set Clear Boundaries</b><br />
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Of course, in your efforts to improve relationships, you should never let people criticize you for being who you are, either. Generally, when people know you understand where they’re "coming from," most will be more understanding with you.<br />
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It’s important to make it clear to others how they may and may not treat you. I had a friend once who was high in the Theoretical value. She used to roll her eyes and get irritated with my "stupidity" for not knowing something she thought I should know. When I explained that I’m not stupid, that I graduated magna cum laude, second in my class in college and was uncomfortable with her attitude, she stopped treating me with disdain.<br />
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It’s all about having self respect and respect for others. When you and another person know and understand your differing attitudes and why, communication improves and you can develop more relationship compatibility.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405384551113951494.post-20631614416684691652009-11-28T09:37:00.000-08:002009-12-04T10:04:28.805-08:00The Greatest Love of All!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amazingrainbow.blogspot.com/2009/10/be-your-own-best-friend.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpPRDCzXg_My-DT1mllLlmNO9sWk5veutT3OgpnHRLQiC2kDw9DjO4ddpaCpMIfUr_R7yIkR6bJ9XfFmCTYPyvXaqA7umXoaT488qJyDbjQH-gQXuNDlm5RDIridzCJ1ydAeBiVBf75s/s320/pasangan17.jpg" alt="couple with greatest love of all" /></a></div>What is the greatest love of all? Is it the relationship you are currently in with your mate? Or is it with yourself? One of our greatest mistakes in life is seeking for love and validation outside of ourselves before making loving ourselves a priority.<br />
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To love yourself is to be loved by others. It is said that the people in our lives will treat us based on the relationship we have with ourselves. How does your current relationships with those around you look like at this very moment? Is it rocky and unstable? Or is it calm and peaceful with mutual respect?<br />
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Those around us mirror what they see. If we do not respect ourselves and treat ourselves with respect, then those around us will treat us the exact same way, even without being conscious of it. So if you are wondering why others around you are treating you with such disrespect, are you disrespecting yourself?<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Be aware of yourself. What is your self talk? What are the messages you are sending yourself? Are you constantly telling yourself that you are afraid of how others will perceive you or are you telling yourself that you perceive yourself as a worth while individual? Where is your mindset at? Your mindset will be projected outside of you in your life.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bumbudapur.com/2009/11/gulai-kambing" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wyMz_d83-Rz5VJHDZqAHcvFyfP589EZ6SCroPm-5_NSF12-DDMUnm6Mqxd083hqjQhj43SHaxJMjPqUzoqUssoVUGyV4oscPlfh9vlenr5G24EdghxhqlWEtl0w725PfCZ-4uCFAJTg/s320/respect-your-self.jpg" alt="self acceptance respect yourself" /></a></div>Self Acceptance is a key ingredient to loving yourself. If you cannot accept your authentic self, how can you have the capability to show yourself true love? Why be so critical of your authentic self? We are created to perfection and given the correct conditions, when given to the world only amazing experiences can be manifested.<br />
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Do you respect yourself? So many are guilty for not showing ourselves respect and consideration, yet we will treat a complete stranger with great respect? If that is the case, do you need to be a stranger to yourself to get good treatment? Sound silly doesn't it? Give yourself respect for goodness sakes.<br />
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Have you forgiven yourself lately? A part of loving yourself is giving yourself permission to forgive yourself for past mistakes and bad choices. That is all it was, bad choices. Often we have the tendancy to forgive everyone for horrible things they have done to us, but if we make one tiny mistake, we punish ourselves for what seems like forever. <br />
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Regardless whether they were bad or good, it is important for us to have the realization that good can come from bad choices. First of all you will know what not to do and secondly, it will give you a whole new perspective and insight that you never had before. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pelangiku.com/2009/10/pacarku-superstar" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtBM9211XohUdOjBvSxqpWklR-oLNmVuC3x2fHNG2SnBD5WnnDeBjeJDlOl_S2U0rDz8HxI_NlSGav3T7NVteKnMsAN4cudzzXaNeJbW7-xrqjfNfR166Q5gV0ulcgsdOQlHOkC9huFo/s320/punyaku01.jpg" alt="give yourself a big hug" /></a></div>Turn your bad choices into opportunities to better yourself and show compassion to others. Show yourself some forgiveness and while you are at it, give yourself a big hug and say "It's ok....I forgive you".<br />
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Many of us have been taught that self-love is a form of arrogance. That is not true. Self-love is purely individual whereas arrogance is loving yourself over others. So now, you have permission to love yourself. You have been created in the likeness of God or the divine, whatever you prefer to call this amazing power.<br />
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This divine power is pure perfection, so if you were made in the likeness of this power, doesn't that mean that you were created to perfection? It certainly does.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052468080887847458noreply@blogger.com1