The Top Seven Reasons People Break Their New Year's Resolutions by Stephen Kraus Have you broken your New Year's resolution yet? If so, you aren't alone. Studies suggest that 20% of resolutions are broken within the first week of January. At least 80% are broken within one year, and the actual figure is probably much higher. But the big question is: Why? An even bigger question: What can we do about it? In this article, we'll explore the top seven reasons for breaking resolutions, and proven science-based techniques for avoiding them. ==> #1. A ... Humanity is striving for perfection. Are we judging ourselves too harshly? by Jesse S. Somer What does it mean to be perfect? Many people strive for ‘perfection’ in their life, through their work, their family, and their love lives. All the time we hear about, or are even called ‘perfectionists’, and usually in a negative context. There have been many great humans throughout history that we choose to revere and respect because of their virtuous deeds, but were they perfect? It probably comes down to how you look at it, ‘it’ being perfection. Nobody’s Perfect is a cool motto that appe ... How to Handle Difficult Interview Questions by Laura Adams You are in the middle of an important interview and are confident that you are doing an excellent job of presenting your skills and qualifications for the position. The interviewer asks the next question – and it’s a difficult one. You didn’t see this question coming and have no idea to answer it. Words catch in your mouth. You start to sweat as your illustrious visions of landing your dream job are rapidly spiraling away at a breakneck speed. What do you do? For starters, the best offen ... Lost in L.A. by Debbie Friedman It was one of those nights where the clock wasn’t in synch with my schedule. As I was finishing getting ready to go out for the evening, the clock was telling me I should already be there. One of those time warps where a great space is gone without me recognizing it. So, I started out late. Traffic was heavy but I entertained myself by having a great conversation with a friend on my cell phone. I was confident heading to downtown L.A. After all, this IS my city and I’m at h ... Pursuing an Online Degree by David Chandler If you want to earn an associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate degree, or certificate or even just improve your work skills, an online degree program may be for you. These programs are a prime option for those who cannot attend traditional classes for whatever reason. Maybe you have a substantial career and simply do not have the time, or maybe you are a working mother with childcare issues that prevent you from being able to do so. Those who are disabled, retired, or live in a rural area m ... Humanity is striving for perfection. Are we judging ourselves too harshly? by Jesse S Somer What does it mean to be perfect? Many people strive for ‘perfection’ in their life, through their work, their family, and their love lives. All the time we hear about, or are even called ‘perfectionists’, and usually in a negative context. There have been many great humans throughout history that we choose to revere and respect because of their virtuous deeds, but were they perfect? It probably comes down to how you look at it, ‘it’ being perfection. Pobody’s Nerfect is a cool motto that appe ... The Electric Bicycle by Henry Ramsey Sustainable technologies, those that move gently on the earth, are gaining acceptance these days, prominent among them being the electric bike, a simple transportation alternative that is now viable, reliable and just plain fun. An electric bike rider can travel along in whisper quiet serenity cruising with the wind, or against it, even while going uphill. Remember as a kid all the places you could go on a bike, and you were able to go and see places you never saw before even in your own neig ... Living with More Energy and Joy by Lori Radun, CEC The most common complaint of mothers today is that they are tired. Being a mom is hard work. I love Dr. Phil. He always says, Author's Biography: ... 7 Habits of Successful people by Sandra Baptist What success means to you and the next person could be two entirely different things, but one thing is for certain we’re all trying to become more successful…whatever that means. A successful person may have money, wealth, power yet on the other hand have confidence in themselves and have the respect of others. Sandra Baptist examines the traits of successful people. (1) Love of self I think the number trait of successful people is that they love themselves. When I say love themsel ... Working with a Coach - empowering the Niche Marketer by Paul Duxbury I am sure that at some stage in your life you have dreamed of being someone special, someone important or successful. It can seem so hard at times to take that first step and step outside where we are right now to where we want to be. Today more and more people want to take that first step and are finding themselves working with a Coach to achieve what they want. One of the first things a Coach will do when they work with you is help you to set yourself goals which you can then start to work ... Stuttering Self Help by Steve Hill I am Stephen Hill from Birmingham in England. I started to stutter at the age of four or five. My parents took me to a lot of different types of speech therapy, some in groups, some on a one to one basis. The kind of advice I was given to control my stutter or to overcome my stutter were varied. These are some: slowing down my breath costal breathing prolonged speech taking a deep breath before I spoke I had began in the class called, preschool stutter. This term is labelled by the stutter ... Stress Management Ideas by Steve Hill Are you somebody who always seems to be under stress? Do you worry most of the time and feel that you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? For the first twenty-two years of my life, I was constantly down and depressed and used to feel very sorry for myself. This article describes how I managed to break free of this depression to have a fairly stress-free life. Growing up I felt rather hard done by, that life had not dealt me a good hand of cards. These were the reasons I felt sorry f ... A brief history of dreams and their interpretation by Larry Quigley The interpretation of dreams by dream experts may be almost as old as dreaming itself. We know that all humans, and many animals, dream every night, and humans have always been fascinated to learn what causes dreams and what they mean. The interpretation of dreams dates back at least as far as 3000-4000 B.C. We know that because the interpretations of dreams were recorded in permanent form on clay tablets. It is thought that many primitive peoples were unable to initially distinguish betwe ... Dream Interpretation and Types of Dreams by Larry Quigley Dream researchers have discovered several distinct categories of dreams, and these dream categories can be very useful both to people attempting to interpret their own dreams and to professional psychologist and therapists striving to interpret the dreams of others. This article will discuss these categories of dreams. Dream #1 - the Daydream While not technically a dream, since it takes place while we are awake, researchers are looking into just where the daydream fits on the spectrum of d ... Earning Your Degree Online by David Chandler It is not at all surprising that numerous business schools and universities have established online degree programs. Acquiring your first degree or advancing your education has become very popular for a diverse group of people. Studying for your degree online has numerous advantages. Some of these advantages are: 1. The classes can be scheduled as you like. Studying can be scheduled at a convenient time for you. If you are a daytime worker, you can take classes at night or on the weeke ... Postpone your Procrastination indefinitely by Sandra Baptist We’ve all done it at some time or other. We put off our exercise routine until tomorrow; we continually delay finishing that project or starting that business. Procrastination is the mother of all demons and can literally stop you in your tracks from achieving all that you desire. Sandra Baptist provides you with 5 effective processes you can use to slay this giant. 1. Do it now Hold your breath and jump right in! Putting things off until the last minute is a bad habit and like all ... Persuade with Power by Laurie Sheppard Mick Jagger said, “You can't always get what you want.” But it doesn't stop us from trying…and it shouldn't. Yet what about those times when we're less effective at communicating our wants and getting our reward. That can be frustrating when we try to put ideas across and wonder why others don't seem to share our enthusiasm or interest. For personal to business communications here are a few simple concepts important to maximize your power of persuasion. First, keep in mind the two fundame ... Are You Playing the Music of Your Life? by Debbie Friedman What we listen to is vital to the life we are creating. Many people feel overwhelmed with the negative, critical voices in their heads, people around them who are complaining or gossiping, or some particular event that has let them down. While we may not have control over all the circumstances of our lives, we can choose what we pay attention to and what we surround ourselves with. What we choose to listen to can literally make a world of difference. Music is made for manife ... 5 Action Ideas to Deal with Difficult People by Alan Fairweather When was the last time you had to deal with a difficult customer? It was probably and external customer but perhaps it was an internal customer, such as a member of your team, a colleague or even - your boss! I'm sure that you always want to provide exceptional service to both your internal and external customers. However, in the real world, things go wrong and mistakes are made. These Author's Biography: ... How To Bring Dreams To Reality by Annette Colby STEPS TO ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM Having a Dream . . . a Passion . . . a Vision . . . is like having a reason for living — a reason for being. Our dreams provide a strong sense of purpose and the motivation to great each new day with enthusiasm. The dreams we truly desire for ourselves are how we create life. The time arrives in all lives to create a new potential. We may ignore the signs, but they are there. They can be felt inside when the body constantly tells us we’re not happy, we don’t f ... How to Improve Your Life Exponentially by Janice Elizabeth Small With the amount of excellent material available in books, courses and on the internet these days, it's unlikely that you are short of ideas about how to improve your life. But how many great ideas have you read and then forgotten? Probably a fair few, even most of them, if you're honest with yourself. And somehow it's all too easy for life to go on, despite your interest in making things great, just getting more of the same old results you were always getting. Why not try making the very ... Contributing to Strategic Leadership by Steven J. Stowell I believe it is a good thing when professional corporate planners construct strategic plans. It is an even better thing when people in the organization participate in the formulation of strategic priorities. But the best thing about strategic leadership is frequently missed by scholars and practitioners alike. The missing link is right under our nose. It is so obvious that it seems embarrassing. The real key to strategic leadership (http://www.cmoe.com/strategic-leadership.htm) lies wit ... Bring Your Gorgeous Self out from Within... by Fritz Blanc To this day, there are lots of talks on TV, radio, etc. about how to improve yourself, build your self esteem or tap into the power within you. Some motivational trainers are capitalizing on that, making a killing with their self help tapes and lectures charging thousand of dollars for anything from losing weight to becoming more assertive or becoming financially independent. The truth is, only you can change yourself. Only you can make it happen. I have seen a real live example of this as ... Improv Comedy for Speakers by Avish Parashar Public speaking. For some, the mere thought of getting up in front of a group of people and presenting a speech is more terrifying than heights, snakes, or even death. Imagine how terrified those people would be if they were asked to get in front of an audience and speak with nothing prepared in advance – no script, no speech, no nothing. Sound crazy? Well that is what Improvisational Comedians do every day. Improvisational (or “Improv”) Comedy is a form of theater where a group of actors ta ... How to Have a Beautiful Life in a Mad Dash Society by Lance E. Ong When you go out, look at the people around you. Don't they look like they're in a hurry to get somewhere? When you ask your friends out for a gathering, do you often get, Author's Biography: Lance Ong is a Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy and Timeline Therapy. He does life coaching to help clients gain clarity of purpose, while removing mental blocks to success. Learn Lance’s philosophy for better living at his Internet Blog ... | ||||||
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