Stress Management
If you often procrastinate, you are not alone. Everyone procrastinates at times, and it usually doesn’t cause them too much stress. However, according...
Do you have a stressful job? If it is stressful ALL of the time, or if it is often stressful at a toxic level then it could seriously harm your health....
Today I listened to the song, “Weightless” by Marconi Union. According to scientists, it is the most relaxing song ever created. Sleep experts...
Listening to music can be a wonderful tool for alleviating stress. Researchers have found that music reduces a person’s heart rate and promotes higher...
Last week, I had a stressful interaction with someone at work. As I continued to try to reason with the person, I become more agitated. Ideally,...
The busyness of the holidays can make your stress levels soar. With only 20 days left until Christmas, here are just a few of the things you may need...
In prior posts, I’ve written about how vacations can help us tame our stress. Unfortunately, most Americans only take about one week of vacation per...
In a previous article, I wrote about the nervous breakdown which Walt Disney had in 1931. Walt had been working excessive hours for many years. He...
Do you ever worry about doomsday predictions? The latest is the alleged December 21, 2012 Mayan Calendar doomsday prediction. Astrophysicist Ian O’Neil,...
If you’re like most people, you sometimes procrastinate on important projects, and end up feeling stressed-out. Jacqueline at chibird created a great...
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Happiness & Success
If anyone knows the secrets of success, it is S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Mr. Cathy overcame huge set backs to build his...
1.) Think optimistically Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way, you are right.” Although he only had...
As a sophomore in high school, he was dropped from the varsity basketball team. He was so devastated that he went home and cried. His mom gave him...
Gratitude is a positive feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for having received a benefit in your life. It may also include expressing the feeling...
As you work towards your goals and dreams, realize that there will be delays, roadblocks and set backs. This does not mean that you should give up. ...
Many of the cancer survivors reported that their experience was a wake-up call which caused them to reorder their priorities. They discovered what was truly important in life. They learned to put their family ahead of their work and to devote more time to their significant relationships.
Babe Ruth was famous for hitting 714 home runs during the course of his baseball career. His remarkable home run record stood from 1935 until it was finally...
Ted Engstrom and Alec Makenzie, in their book, Managing Your Time, give perhaps the best known business example regarding time management. The authors...
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced jeering crowds in almost...
According to my calendar, there are only 100 more days left in 2011. Isn’t it amazing how time quickly passes? Are you on track to achieve the goals...
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Inspiration & Encouragement
The Oxford English Dictionary defines recreation as the action of re-creating oneself by some pleasant pastime or amusement. Do you take time out of your busy day to enjoy moments of relaxation and fun? Many studies have shown that engaging in recreational activities increases your life satisfaction, self-confidence and well-being. Fun and relaxation... [Read more of this article]
Enthusiasm is absolutely essential for a successful life. Before I get involved in a project or an activity, I ask myself, “Is this something I really believe in? Can it help people? Does this match up with my skills and interests? Is this something I’m eager to do?” If I can’t answer these questions with an enthusiastic “yes,” then... [Read more of this article]
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