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- Definition: Bad Habit - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisEveryone has bad habits and they want to get out of them. But, they may try to overcome a bad habit and lose out to the habit. This "How to" will let you know how to overcome bad habits. Steps 1. Plan your day. Execute the plan accordingly. 2. Before going to bed, analyze how you have ...
Views: 7110 - Cracking Down On Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, ...
Views: 1609 - Are You A Dog With A Bone? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Lorraine CohenHave you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog that is intent on hanging onto it? They sink their teeth into the bone and hold on. They can play with it for hours before walking away or burying it somewhere. That’s how I feel sometimes when I’m holding onto something that I won’t release. I ...
Views: 1332 - 10 Daily Habits For High Energy Living - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Kathy AtkinsonVince Lombardi once said, “Fatigue does make cowards out of us all”. When you are run down and feeling drained, the choices you make are not the same as when you are feeling energized and alive. It is up to you to make yourself a priority and take consistent action toward supporting your mind ...
Views: 7833 - Games Procrastinators Play - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Gloria ArensonDoris was so fed up with her messy desk that she finally sought my help. No matter how many times she promised herself that she would clean it up and clean it out she found lots of other things that came first. “It’s not a big desk. I should be able to finish the job in a few hours,” she whined. ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Personal Growth and Habits - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Lorraine CohenJenny & Erin from: http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/09/win-a-25-gift-certificate/#comments, invited bloggers to answer these questions. How big of a role do habits play in your daily life? Do your habits typically form intentionally or unconsciously? What approaches have you found successful in ...
Views: 1719 - How to Take Charge of Your Time and Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from michael atmaFrom early mornings to late nights, traffic jams to deadlines, there are seemingly endless ways to be robbed of our precious time and energy. The good news is that there are simple things that you can apply right now to your life that are guaranteed to give these things back to you. Here are ...
Views: 962 - Worry - the Real Enemy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Steve GoodierWhat does it mean to worry? The Latin concept of worry describes a turbulent force within a person. Worry is a heart and mind in turmoil. The ancient Greeks thought of worry as something that tears a person in two and drags that person in opposite directions. It is like opposing forces in ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Perfectionism is in the Eye of the Beholder - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Gloria ArensonThe other morning I got out of bed before my husband and, as I was brushing my teeth, I saw him get up and make the bed. Making the bed for my perfectionist husband means throwing the blankets willy-nilly back over the bed, period. What is wrong with this picture? Is that the way a perfectionist ...
Views: 1801 - 6 Steps to Healthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseAs you know, habits are difficult to break. This is because habits are formed by a complex combination of emotions, actions, biology, and relationships. Here are 6 simple steps to breaking your bad habits and creating healthy eating habits. Step #1: Identify the Problem Behaviors We think we ...
Views: 1549 - ***The Power of Positive Habits - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Dan RobeyDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by ...
Views: 3466 - A Quick Breathing Break - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs you sit and read these words on the computer screen, you are instantly transported to a moment in time that is peaceful and joyous. You might already feel yourself taking a deeper breath than the one before, and you might feel yourself sitting just a bit straighter, adjusting your shoulders, ...
Views: 990 - Change Habits to Change Life- How to Shift Habits and Attain New Results - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Beth Tabak"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them." Albert Einstein Make substantial changes in your life by paying attention to your habits and shifting them as needed. About 90% of daily actions are a reflection of habits. Thoughts produce and ...
Views: 1371 - Smoking Questionnaire - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesTherapeutic Questions For Quitting Smoking If you wish to give up smoking then this questionnaire can help. If you answer these questions honestly, they can reveal your subconscious drives to smoke – some of which you may not have realised! They can help you understand why you smoke, which ...
Views: 15928(3 votes) - An Attitude of Praise and Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Renee DuaneAN ATTITUDE OF PRAISE AND GRATITUDE When our son was 20, he returned home to live for a period of time. This arrangement was not what any of us would seemingly have chosen. While our son was working on establishing his independence, my husband and I were having difficulty shedding our role as ...
Views: 2760 - The Worry Wagon - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganAs we were in the San Jose airport this month, we were joined for coffee by two women executives laden with overstuffed briefcases & cell phones. In our subsequent conversation of where they were headed, we repeatedly heard issues of concern besides just their business worries. I heard the ...
Views: 1623 - Are You Living Your True Self? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Josh PerezMany people today are not living there true self. Many people believe certain things about themselves, but it rarely shows up in their actions. Between beliefs and actions are a person's values. What do you value? If you truly value it, then it will show up in your actions. You may say you value ...
Views: 1243 - Feel the Guilt and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Suzanne BlakeFeel the Guilt and Do it Anyway! By Suzanne Blake Being “Selfish” Can Benefit Others Would you believe that taking care of yourself first (in other words, being “selfish”) is good for you and for everyone around you? We are often programmed to disregard our body's signals and our own ...
Views: 3387 - Forget New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Mare PetrasA New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. ~Author Unknown There is a study that says that most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions; in fact, only 8% following through on them. If you are an “8 percent-er,” keep up the good work. If not, don’t ...
Views: 1258 - Making Life Changes and Breaking Habits - Is Willpower the Only Way? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from David Bonham-CarterWe live in a society which puts great emphasis on success and failure and the related concept of willpower. Often people tend to think they should be able to make changes easily - that it is only a question of willpower. The problem with this is that if you don't succeed as quickly as you'd like ...
Views: 1378 - How To Stop Bad Habits - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileHave you ever heard the expression,” Quit banging your head against the wall!” It’s an old expression my Mom used that basically translates into: There are certain things we do that are as productive and healthy as banging your head against the wall. The interesting ...
Views: 1548 - Is Willpower the Only Way? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterWe live in a society which puts great emphasis on success and failure and the related concept of willpower. Often people tend to think they should be able to make changes easily - that it is only a question of willpower. The problem with this is that if you don't succeed as quickly as you'd like ...
Views: 1056 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Paula Gregorowicz7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife Copyright 2006, Paula Gregorowicz and The Paula G. Company While Stephen Covey may have cornered the market with his breakthrough tome "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", after my recent trip to the Canadian Rockies I believe the animal kingdom can ...
Views: 1079 - Ten Things To Do Instead of Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhile we all reach for food for many different reasons, there are big consequences associated with binge eating. Various health problems and obesity are just a few bad things that can happen to a person that binges regularly. Below are some suggestions of what you can do the next time you ...
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