PROGRESS UPDATE
A goal of Blossom on their Habit List list with a status of Not Started.
7/11/23
From something I wrote in 6/2/2014
"June is Audiobook Month, an awareness month introduced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA)"
If it weren’t for audiobooks, I wonder if I would be writing about life coaching today. About 10 or 11 years ago I was browsing through a discount bookstore in Manhattan when I came across two audiobooks one was Ekhert Tolle’s The Power of Now and the other was Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness. I took them to work with me the next day and listened to them while I processed health insurance claims.
Then I kept listening to these books over and over, adding other self-help titles. A year later when I began to write about life coaching, much of what I wrote was based on these books.
From something I wrote in 6/2/2014
"June is Audiobook Month, an awareness month introduced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA)"
If it weren’t for audiobooks, I wonder if I would be writing about life coaching today. About 10 or 11 years ago I was browsing through a discount bookstore in Manhattan when I came across two audiobooks one was Ekhert Tolle’s The Power of Now and the other was Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness. I took them to work with me the next day and listened to them while I processed health insurance claims.
Then I kept listening to these books over and over, adding other self-help titles. A year later when I began to write about life coaching, much of what I wrote was based on these books.
Posted 1 years ago
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8/5/23
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation to figure out why they procrastinate.
Reasons vary from having too much on your plate to having a project that seems too difficult. For every reason, Espeland and Verdick provide a Procrastinator Buster or (PB). Some people find themselves procrastinating because they are afraid to fail. The PB or antidote to fighting fear induced procrastination is to find a role model. Thomas Edison is an example of someone who failed many times before finally inventing the light bulb. “I have not failed,” Edison once said. “I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
I chuckled when I read the PB for when you procrastinate due to indecision. The authors suggest tossing a coin, doing eeny-meeny-miney-mo, or pulling to-do items from a hat. When compared to the wrenching decision making process I usually employ in an effort to avoid mistakes, this sounds much more enjoyable. If the decision is not life altering then why not? In fact the next time I’m stumped, I may try this technique myself.
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Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation to figure out why they procrastinate.
Reasons vary from having too much on your plate to having a project that seems too difficult. For every reason, Espeland and Verdick provide a Procrastinator Buster or (PB). Some people find themselves procrastinating because they are afraid to fail. The PB or antidote to fighting fear induced procrastination is to find a role model. Thomas Edison is an example of someone who failed many times before finally inventing the light bulb. “I have not failed,” Edison once said. “I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
I chuckled when I read the PB for when you procrastinate due to indecision. The authors suggest tossing a coin, doing eeny-meeny-miney-mo, or pulling to-do items from a hat. When compared to the wrenching decision making process I usually employ in an effort to avoid mistakes, this sounds much more enjoyable. If the decision is not life altering then why not? In fact the next time I’m stumped, I may try this technique myself.
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8/5/23
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation to figure out why they procrastinate.
Reasons vary from having too much on your plate to having a project that seems too difficult. For every reason, Espeland and Verdick provide a Procrastinator Buster or (PB). Some people find themselves procrastinating because they are afraid to fail. The PB or an (...more)
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation to figure out why they procrastinate.
Reasons vary from having too much on your plate to having a project that seems too difficult. For every reason, Espeland and Verdick provide a Procrastinator Buster or (PB). Some people find themselves procrastinating because they are afraid to fail. The PB or an (...more)
8/5/23
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation (...more)
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation (...more)
8/5/23
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation (...more)
Wonderful reminder of See You Later Procrastinator, a cute little book I read a long time ago--5/11/2009 12:05:39 AM. Here's an excerpt of my review.
We all have our reasons for putting things off. The authors of See You Later, Procrastinator suggests that readers do an investigation (...more)
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t use recipes so it’s hit or miss. That day the combination I chose worked and the drink was absolutely delicious. As I sipped I listened to the playlist I’ve been building on Spotify.
The rain, the wind, the music all came together into one perfect moment. Absolutely perfect. Over my 43 years of life I’m certain I’ve experienced dozens of perfect moments. Many of them came and went without my realizing. Now I know better. I savored every second until the smoothie was finished and it was time to start my day. During the day I thought back on the morning fondly recalling the details.
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The rain, the wind, the music all came together into one perfect moment. Absolutely perfect. Over my 43 years of life I’m certain I’ve experienced dozens of perfect moments. Many of them came and went without my realizing. Now I know better. I savored every second until the smoothie was finished and it was time to start my day. During the day I thought back on the morning fondly recalling the details.
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A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t use recipes so it’s hit or miss. That day the combination I chose worked and the drink was absolutely delicious. As I sipped I listened to the playlist I’ve been building on Spotify.
The rain, the wind, the music all came tog (...more)
The rain, the wind, the music all came tog (...more)
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least f (...more)
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least f (...more)
8/4/23
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t use recipes so it’s hit or miss. That day the combination I chose worked and the drink was absolutely delicious. As I sipped I listened to the playlist I’ve been building on Spotify.
The rain, the wind, the music all came together into one perfect moment. Absolutely perfect. Over my 43 years of life I’m certain I’ve experienced dozens of perfect moments. Many of them came and went without my realizing. Now I know better. I savored every second until the smoothie was finished and it was time to start my day. During the day I thought back on the morning fondly recalling the details.
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Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t use recipes so it’s hit or miss. That day the combination I chose worked and the drink was absolutely delicious. As I sipped I listened to the playlist I’ve been building on Spotify.
The rain, the wind, the music all came together into one perfect moment. Absolutely perfect. Over my 43 years of life I’m certain I’ve experienced dozens of perfect moments. Many of them came and went without my realizing. Now I know better. I savored every second until the smoothie was finished and it was time to start my day. During the day I thought back on the morning fondly recalling the details.
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8/4/23
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t (...more)
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to close the window next to where I was sitting. It was a beautiful late spring morning and the wind blew just a little billowing the no-sew curtains I’d made myself a few weeks prior. I was having a smoothie made from at least four or five different vegetables and fruits. When I make a smoothie I don’t (...more)
8/4/23
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to c (...more)
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to c (...more)
8/4/23
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
***
A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to c (...more)
Below is from something I wrote in 7/8/13. And I still embrace this concept. I went to an arts festival in May and sloshed through the streets in the rain to a podiatrist appointment in June. Both are great memories.
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A light rain was falling, but not hard enough where I needed to c (...more)
7/23/23
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type of creative thinking is something that comes from a deep reservoir of creativity. People need to hear their strengths from others - for just being themselves. That's the benefit bonus I bring to my client's. Holding these transformative conversations is quite an art, as lives are newly 'painted' with 'new changes coming' signs."--Coach Fran Miller (less) (less) (less)
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type of creative thinking is something that comes from a deep reservoir of creativity. People need to hear their strengths from others - for just being themselves. That's the benefit bonus I bring to my client's. Holding these transformative conversations is quite an art, as lives are newly 'painted' with 'new changes coming' signs."--Coach Fran Miller (less) (less) (less)
7/23/23
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type of creative thinking is something that comes from a deep reservoir of creativity. People need to hear their strengths from others - for just being themselves. That's the benefit bonus I bring to my client's. Holding these transformative conversations is quite an art, as lives are newly 'painted' with (...more)
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type of creative thinking is something that comes from a deep reservoir of creativity. People need to hear their strengths from others - for just being themselves. That's the benefit bonus I bring to my client's. Holding these transformative conversations is quite an art, as lives are newly 'painted' with (...more)
7/23/23
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type o (...more)
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type o (...more)
7/23/23
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type o (...more)
"weaving conversations is a type of art..."
From something I wrote: 5/28/2007
"I never would have recognized that weaving conversations is a type of art when I was an artist or an art student. Each person is very unique and few of us hear that we are appreciated for that. That type o (...more)
7/17/23
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly column since I wrote my first personal experience essay in 1999, yet it took six years to find my way to my current home...
Weiner-Davis also says goals should be broken down into mini goals. Now this is the self-help trick of all tricks. People think that in order to accomplish something you have to give your entire life over to that one thing and if you can’t put 40-50 hours a week into it then there’s no need to pursue that goal. This is simply not true!
In Stop Worrying Make Money, Richard Carlson suggests readers set aside an hour a day for their goal. In The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self Confidence, Robert Anthony suggests devoting a half hour a day to a subject you’d like to master. My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day.
I know 10 mintues a day doesn’t sound like much, but that small amount adds up. The key is to put some time and effort into your goal daily. “Some say the hardest part about running is putting on your running shoes,” states Weiner-Davis “And even if you tell yourself that you don’t have to run too far that day, once you have your shoes on and you’re running, why stop?
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From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly column since I wrote my first personal experience essay in 1999, yet it took six years to find my way to my current home...
Weiner-Davis also says goals should be broken down into mini goals. Now this is the self-help trick of all tricks. People think that in order to accomplish something you have to give your entire life over to that one thing and if you can’t put 40-50 hours a week into it then there’s no need to pursue that goal. This is simply not true!
In Stop Worrying Make Money, Richard Carlson suggests readers set aside an hour a day for their goal. In The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self Confidence, Robert Anthony suggests devoting a half hour a day to a subject you’d like to master. My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day.
I know 10 mintues a day doesn’t sound like much, but that small amount adds up. The key is to put some time and effort into your goal daily. “Some say the hardest part about running is putting on your running shoes,” states Weiner-Davis “And even if you tell yourself that you don’t have to run too far that day, once you have your shoes on and you’re running, why stop?
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7/17/23
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly column since I wrote my first personal experience essay in 1999, yet it took six years to find my way to my current home...
Weiner-Davis also says goals should be broken down into mini goals. Now this is the self-help trick of all tricks. People think that in order to accomplish something you have to g (...more)
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly column since I wrote my first personal experience essay in 1999, yet it took six years to find my way to my current home...
Weiner-Davis also says goals should be broken down into mini goals. Now this is the self-help trick of all tricks. People think that in order to accomplish something you have to g (...more)
7/17/23
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly co (...more)
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly co (...more)
7/17/23
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly co (...more)
From something I wrote in 7/14/2008
"My personal formula is to devote at least 10 minutes every day to writing without fail. I say 10 minutes because it eliminates excuses. Everybody and I mean everybody has 10 free minutes a day. "
***
...For example I had a goal to write a weekly co (...more)
About a year ago for this goal, I posted this quote from James Clear: "When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running."
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me to find a corresponding Biblical verse with the same principles.
This is AI's response and I'm familiar with these verses!
AI:
The quote you shared from James Clear highlights the importance of finding joy and satisfaction in the process rather than solely focusing on the end result. This principle aligns with the biblical teaching of finding contentment and gratitude in all circumstances. Here are a few verses that reflect similar principles:
Philippians 4:11-13: "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13: "I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man."
Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
These verses emphasize finding contentment and joy in the process of our work and activities, rather than solely seeking fulfillment in the outcome. They encourage us to approach our endeavors with gratitude, diligence, and the understanding that our true satisfaction comes from serving and glorifying God in all that we do.
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Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me to find a corresponding Biblical verse with the same principles.
This is AI's response and I'm familiar with these verses!
AI:
The quote you shared from James Clear highlights the importance of finding joy and satisfaction in the process rather than solely focusing on the end result. This principle aligns with the biblical teaching of finding contentment and gratitude in all circumstances. Here are a few verses that reflect similar principles:
Philippians 4:11-13: "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13: "I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man."
Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
These verses emphasize finding contentment and joy in the process of our work and activities, rather than solely seeking fulfillment in the outcome. They encourage us to approach our endeavors with gratitude, diligence, and the understanding that our true satisfaction comes from serving and glorifying God in all that we do.
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About a year ago for this goal, I posted this quote from James Clear: "When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running."
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me to find a corresponding Biblical verse with the same principles.
This is AI's response and I'm familiar with these verses!
AI:
The quote you shared from James Clear highlights the importance of finding joy and satisfaction in the process rather than solely focusing on the end result. This principle ali (...more)
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me to find a corresponding Biblical verse with the same principles.
This is AI's response and I'm familiar with these verses!
AI:
The quote you shared from James Clear highlights the importance of finding joy and satisfaction in the process rather than solely focusing on the end result. This principle ali (...more)
About a year ago for this goal, I posted this quote from James Clear: "When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running."
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me t (...more)
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me t (...more)
About a year ago for this goal, I posted this quote from James Clear: "When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running."
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me t (...more)
Today I asked Chat OpenAK to help me t (...more)
7/13/23
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
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The answer is that I’m not procrastinating, I’m sequencing. There’s a difference. Sequencing, or putting off one goal while you pursue another is necessary for a multi-career, multi-dream person like myself. I can’t do it all, not all at once, so my community board meetings and literary fiction will just have to wait until I’m further along with reaching my primary goals.
Julie Cohen in her book Your Work, Your Life...Your Way says in order to have a fulfilling and balanced life, learning how to prioritize is a necessity. Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all. That’s what my future community board meetings are to me. Something I’ll get to eventually—or not.
So how do I know I’m prioritizing and not procrastinating? I know that I’m not procrastinating because I’m currently working on three major goals—writing (self-help and romance) parenting and my day job. And that’s plenty. I used to believe that I had to work on five or six major goals all at once, but since then I’ve learned from self-help authors like Barrie Dolnick who say that serenity leads to longevity. Pursuing five or six major goals at once was a direct route to overwhelm, stress and burnout. If I want to go the distance with a huge goal, the less distracted I am the greater the chance of my success.
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All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’m not procrastinating, I’m sequencing. There’s a difference. Sequencing, or putting off one goal while you pursue another is necessary for a multi-career, multi-dream person like myself. I can’t do it all, not all at once, so my community board meetings and literary fiction will just have to wait until I’m further along with reaching my primary goals.
Julie Cohen in her book Your Work, Your Life...Your Way says in order to have a fulfilling and balanced life, learning how to prioritize is a necessity. Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all. That’s what my future community board meetings are to me. Something I’ll get to eventually—or not.
So how do I know I’m prioritizing and not procrastinating? I know that I’m not procrastinating because I’m currently working on three major goals—writing (self-help and romance) parenting and my day job. And that’s plenty. I used to believe that I had to work on five or six major goals all at once, but since then I’ve learned from self-help authors like Barrie Dolnick who say that serenity leads to longevity. Pursuing five or six major goals at once was a direct route to overwhelm, stress and burnout. If I want to go the distance with a huge goal, the less distracted I am the greater the chance of my success.
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7/13/23
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’m not procrastinating, I’m sequencing. There’s a difference. Sequencing, or putting off one goal while you pursue another is necessary for a multi-career, multi-dream person like myself. I can’t do it all, not all at once, so my community board meetings and literary fiction will just have to wait un (...more)
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’m not procrastinating, I’m sequencing. There’s a difference. Sequencing, or putting off one goal while you pursue another is necessary for a multi-career, multi-dream person like myself. I can’t do it all, not all at once, so my community board meetings and literary fiction will just have to wait un (...more)
7/13/23
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’ (...more)
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’ (...more)
7/13/23
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’ (...more)
All below is something I wrote in 8/2/2010.
"Brian Tracy, author of Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time says in order to have priorities, you must have posterities or things that you will do later—or not at all."
***
The answer is that I’ (...more)
7/13/23
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new ideas, I don’t have to constantly worry about whether or not I’m doing the right thing at the right time.
Without parameters your incomplete goals can stay on your mind night and day. You’ll feel guilty because you’re not moving the projects along. But if you say “Every Saturday at 2 pm, I’ll do the house project,” your subconscious can breath a sigh of relief.
Of course it’s not enough to set aside time for the work, you must actually follow through. As David Starr Jordan once said: “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.”
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Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new ideas, I don’t have to constantly worry about whether or not I’m doing the right thing at the right time.
Without parameters your incomplete goals can stay on your mind night and day. You’ll feel guilty because you’re not moving the projects along. But if you say “Every Saturday at 2 pm, I’ll do the house project,” your subconscious can breath a sigh of relief.
Of course it’s not enough to set aside time for the work, you must actually follow through. As David Starr Jordan once said: “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.”
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7/13/23
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new ideas, I don’t have to constantly worry about whether or not I’m doing the right thing at the right time.
Without parameters your incomplete goals can stay on your mind night and day. You’ll feel guilty because you’re not moving the projects along. But if you say “Every Saturday at 2 pm, I’ll do the h (...more)
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new ideas, I don’t have to constantly worry about whether or not I’m doing the right thing at the right time.
Without parameters your incomplete goals can stay on your mind night and day. You’ll feel guilty because you’re not moving the projects along. But if you say “Every Saturday at 2 pm, I’ll do the h (...more)
7/13/23
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new id (...more)
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new id (...more)
7/13/23
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new id (...more)
Everything below is is from something I wrote 12/3/12. I now follow a daily habit list.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."--David Starr Jordan
***
Now that I’ve dedicated every Monday to completing projects and Friday for new id (...more)
7/10/23
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings from your gut. Continue to ask yourself is this really the right career path for you. Make sure you write all of this down in your journal.
Below is a centering exercise curtsey of Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke who was our expert guest last week.
Exercise
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring your hand to your heart. Continue breathing in and breathing out as you slow yourself down. When you get to a place of stillness, say a surrender prayer with an intention to open your heart, eyes, mind, and spirit. Then ask your higher self, Spirit, Creator, God, Goddess, or whatever name you call on for spiritual guidance to reveal to you what you want from life. Say a prayer of thanksgiving. Be patient with yourself. Remember to stay open to the answers because they come in many ways. Write down the answers. Reflect on them. Ask for more guidance. Be willing to follow the guidance. Most of all be ready and committed to do the work of finding out what you want from life.
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From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings from your gut. Continue to ask yourself is this really the right career path for you. Make sure you write all of this down in your journal.
Below is a centering exercise curtsey of Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke who was our expert guest last week.
Exercise
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring your hand to your heart. Continue breathing in and breathing out as you slow yourself down. When you get to a place of stillness, say a surrender prayer with an intention to open your heart, eyes, mind, and spirit. Then ask your higher self, Spirit, Creator, God, Goddess, or whatever name you call on for spiritual guidance to reveal to you what you want from life. Say a prayer of thanksgiving. Be patient with yourself. Remember to stay open to the answers because they come in many ways. Write down the answers. Reflect on them. Ask for more guidance. Be willing to follow the guidance. Most of all be ready and committed to do the work of finding out what you want from life.
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7/10/23
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings from your gut. Continue to ask yourself is this really the right career path for you. Make sure you write all of this down in your journal.
Below is a centering exercise curtsey of Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke who was our expert guest last week.
Exercise
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring you (...more)
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings from your gut. Continue to ask yourself is this really the right career path for you. Make sure you write all of this down in your journal.
Below is a centering exercise curtsey of Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke who was our expert guest last week.
Exercise
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring you (...more)
7/10/23
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings fr (...more)
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings fr (...more)
7/10/23
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings fr (...more)
From something I wrote 4/6/2009
As you are doing these activities, take notice of how you feel. How do you feel when you read information about your chosen career—bored to death, a little nervous, but excited, absolute dread? Listen to the yearnings of your heart and the warnings fr (...more)
7/9/23
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this suggests that every movement counts when it comes to brain health,'" she adds.
https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2022/workouts-for-brain-health.html?cmp=SNO-ABC-TW&socialid=10419860875 (less) (less)
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this suggests that every movement counts when it comes to brain health,'" she adds.
https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2022/workouts-for-brain-health.html?cmp=SNO-ABC-TW&socialid=10419860875 (less) (less)
7/9/23
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this sugges (...more)
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this sugges (...more)
7/9/23
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this sugges (...more)
From an AARP article about exercise and brain health.
“It seems it is never too late to start,” Casaletto says. You don’t have to be a gym rat either. While the study did find that greater physical activity was associated with more synaptic protein levels in brain tissue, 'this sugges (...more)
7/6/23
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can enhance the prayer experience, it is ultimately God who brings about the fulfillment of prayers according to His divine wisdom and timing.
Therefore, visualization can be a helpful tool in Christian prayer, but it is not a guarantee for specific outcomes. It is through faith, trust, and surrender to God's will that believers find strength and hope in their prayers."
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After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can enhance the prayer experience, it is ultimately God who brings about the fulfillment of prayers according to His divine wisdom and timing.
Therefore, visualization can be a helpful tool in Christian prayer, but it is not a guarantee for specific outcomes. It is through faith, trust, and surrender to God's will that believers find strength and hope in their prayers."
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7/6/23
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can enhance the prayer experience, it is ultimately God who brings about the fulfillment of prayers according to His divine wisdom and timing.
Therefore, visualization can be a helpful tool in Christian prayer, but it is not a guarantee for specific outcomes. It is through faith, trust, and surrender to Go (...more)
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can enhance the prayer experience, it is ultimately God who brings about the fulfillment of prayers according to His divine wisdom and timing.
Therefore, visualization can be a helpful tool in Christian prayer, but it is not a guarantee for specific outcomes. It is through faith, trust, and surrender to Go (...more)
7/6/23
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can en (...more)
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can en (...more)
7/6/23
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can en (...more)
After reading something I wrote 8/12/2013 about Visualization, I asked AI how Visualization fits in with Christianity. This is part of the response:
"In addition, Christian faith emphasizes the importance of trust and reliance on God's power and sovereignty. While visualization can en (...more)
7/3/23
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clinic, is linked to increased life span, lower rates of depression, greater resistance to the common cold, better psychological and physical well-being, reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, and better coping skills during hardships and times of stress." (less) (less)
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clinic, is linked to increased life span, lower rates of depression, greater resistance to the common cold, better psychological and physical well-being, reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, and better coping skills during hardships and times of stress." (less) (less)
7/3/23
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clin (...more)
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clin (...more)
7/3/23
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clin (...more)
From something I wrote 4/15/13
"If you believe worry protects you from bad things happening, think again. Webmd.com says excessive worry can interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Whereas positive thinking, according to the Mayo Clin (...more)
7/2/23
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to put together a presentation for a class. I have done dozens of presentations for dozens of classes in my lifetime and this is how they usually go: I do the research, writing etc according to the instructor’s specifications. When all of that is done, I practice and practice trying to memorize the information. Because memorization never goes well, I become steeped in anxiety and have trouble sleeping two to three days before I have to present. Then I present stumbling over my words, repeating myself, forgetting entire sections, essentially living every public speaking nightmare imaginable.
After enduring this painful process my entire life, I decided for this presentation that I would do everything except the part where I try to memorize. Instead I practiced reading word for word, which is also what I did when it came time to present. As I read directly from my documents, glancing up maybe once or twice the entire time, I was aware that I was not projecting an image of confidence. But inside something very different was happening. I knew that I had put hours and hours into my research and even more time into forming my argument then putting it all together. No one could see how I felt, of course, all they saw was someone commiting the public speaking sin of reading directly from notes.
So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence. Because I know I have no problem reading out loud, I experienced no anxiety prior to the presentation and no mortification when it was all over. The one and only thing missing was a dynamic delivery, which I have never been able to pull off anyway no matter how hard I tried. The professor, of course, took off points from the final grade because I barely looked up, but I still received an A-, which is exactly what I had anticipated. Despite my less than stellar performances, I can’t remember ever getting anything below a “B” on a presentation in my life
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"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to put together a presentation for a class. I have done dozens of presentations for dozens of classes in my lifetime and this is how they usually go: I do the research, writing etc according to the instructor’s specifications. When all of that is done, I practice and practice trying to memorize the information. Because memorization never goes well, I become steeped in anxiety and have trouble sleeping two to three days before I have to present. Then I present stumbling over my words, repeating myself, forgetting entire sections, essentially living every public speaking nightmare imaginable.
After enduring this painful process my entire life, I decided for this presentation that I would do everything except the part where I try to memorize. Instead I practiced reading word for word, which is also what I did when it came time to present. As I read directly from my documents, glancing up maybe once or twice the entire time, I was aware that I was not projecting an image of confidence. But inside something very different was happening. I knew that I had put hours and hours into my research and even more time into forming my argument then putting it all together. No one could see how I felt, of course, all they saw was someone commiting the public speaking sin of reading directly from notes.
So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence. Because I know I have no problem reading out loud, I experienced no anxiety prior to the presentation and no mortification when it was all over. The one and only thing missing was a dynamic delivery, which I have never been able to pull off anyway no matter how hard I tried. The professor, of course, took off points from the final grade because I barely looked up, but I still received an A-, which is exactly what I had anticipated. Despite my less than stellar performances, I can’t remember ever getting anything below a “B” on a presentation in my life
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7/2/23
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to put together a presentation for a class. I have done dozens of presentations for dozens of classes in my lifetime and this is how they usually go: I do the research, writing etc according to the instructor’s specifications. When all of that is done, I practice and practice trying to memorize the in (...more)
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to put together a presentation for a class. I have done dozens of presentations for dozens of classes in my lifetime and this is how they usually go: I do the research, writing etc according to the instructor’s specifications. When all of that is done, I practice and practice trying to memorize the in (...more)
7/2/23
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to (...more)
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to (...more)
7/2/23
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to (...more)
"So all of my writing about self-confidence over the years did not make me appear to be a more confident speaker. Not at all, but I would definitely say I have become a heck of a lot smarter at managing my lack of confidence."
From something I wrote 11/12/18:
A few months ago, I had to (...more)
7/1/23
From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than Shaq’s and Edwidge’s, yet it is no less significant...It’s not fair to compare myself to anyone accept who I was yesterday. In my 20s I didn’t have life coaching and now I do. This is an accomplishment that has served me well and will continue to for a very long time to come."
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From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than Shaq’s and Edwidge’s, yet it is no less significant...It’s not fair to compare myself to anyone accept who I was yesterday. In my 20s I didn’t have life coaching and now I do. This is an accomplishment that has served me well and will continue to for a very long time to come."
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7/1/23
From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than (...more)
From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than (...more)
7/1/23
From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than (...more)
From something I wrote: 6/20/11
"...Also I knew I had to put to bed the reoccurring “oh no others are leaving me behind” thoughts that crop up when I read about celebrities who are my age. Life is not a race, but rather an individualized journey. The path I’m taking is different than (...more)
6/29/23
From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
'When you want what you’ve got and you’re grateful for what you’ve got, that’s true prosperity,'" says Tolle.
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From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
'When you want what you’ve got and you’re grateful for what you’ve got, that’s true prosperity,'" says Tolle.
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6/29/23
From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
' (...more)
From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
' (...more)
6/29/23
From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
' (...more)
From something I wrote 8/20/2006.
"Ekhert Tolle in his book, The Power of Now, says that your journey may be a million steps but the only step that really matters is the step you’re taking right now. And that one step contains within it all other steps and the eventual goal as well.
' (...more)
6/27/23
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others."
From something I wrote 11/8/10 (less) (less)
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others."
From something I wrote 11/8/10 (less) (less)
6/27/23
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others (...more)
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others (...more)
6/27/23
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others (...more)
"Being grateful is good for your physical health. Psychologists Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough discovered that grateful people tended to be
more alert, enthusiastic and optimistic. Grateful people also reported fewer physical ailments and were more willing to help others (...more)
6/26/23
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to make Peace With Yourself “the mind is gullible. Whether we experience something or just imagine it, the same part of the brain lights up. A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
Visualization is used by top performers. One of my favorite writers, Charles Bukowski wrote about this practice. He wrote, “So I’d always run another film up there in the movie of my mind. I’d think of an old castle in Scotland covered with moss—drawbridges, blue water, trees, blue sky, cumulus clouds…”
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"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to make Peace With Yourself “the mind is gullible. Whether we experience something or just imagine it, the same part of the brain lights up. A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
Visualization is used by top performers. One of my favorite writers, Charles Bukowski wrote about this practice. He wrote, “So I’d always run another film up there in the movie of my mind. I’d think of an old castle in Scotland covered with moss—drawbridges, blue water, trees, blue sky, cumulus clouds…”
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6/26/23
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to make Peace With Yourself “the mind is gullible. Whether we experience something or just imagine it, the same part of the brain lights up. A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
Visualization is used by top performers. One of my favorite writers, Charles Bukowski wrote about this practi (...more)
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to make Peace With Yourself “the mind is gullible. Whether we experience something or just imagine it, the same part of the brain lights up. A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
Visualization is used by top performers. One of my favorite writers, Charles Bukowski wrote about this practi (...more)
6/26/23
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways (...more)
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways (...more)
6/26/23
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways (...more)
"A thought alone can trigger a physical response.”
From something I wrote in 2/22/2010.
Visualization is such a powerful tool because your subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what you imagine and what is real. As Véronique Vienne wrote in The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways (...more)
6/25/23
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintances and one or two magazines with small career sections. While self-help books were available to me at the library I visited frequently, I was not yet a believer.
Today when it comes to learning more about the world of work, along with self-help books, the internet is my oyster. If I run into a problem at work be it technical or interpersonal, I can do a quick search to get another opinion on the subject. I learned how to troubleshoot Windows Movie Maker, some html and the latest resume formats via the internet.
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Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintances and one or two magazines with small career sections. While self-help books were available to me at the library I visited frequently, I was not yet a believer.
Today when it comes to learning more about the world of work, along with self-help books, the internet is my oyster. If I run into a problem at work be it technical or interpersonal, I can do a quick search to get another opinion on the subject. I learned how to troubleshoot Windows Movie Maker, some html and the latest resume formats via the internet.
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6/25/23
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintances and one or two magazines with small career sections. While self-help books were available to me at the library I visited frequently, I was not yet a believer.
Today when it comes to learning more about the world of work, along with self-help books, the internet is my oyster. If I run into a probl (...more)
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintances and one or two magazines with small career sections. While self-help books were available to me at the library I visited frequently, I was not yet a believer.
Today when it comes to learning more about the world of work, along with self-help books, the internet is my oyster. If I run into a probl (...more)
6/25/23
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintan (...more)
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintan (...more)
6/25/23
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintan (...more)
Loving this from an article I wrote 3/7/11:
"while self-help books were available..I was not yet a believer..."
It’s frightening to think of how I managed my work life before the internet. When I was 22 in 1992 my resources were limited to other people in my close circle of acquaintan (...more)
“Writing everything down helps me to set appropriate expectations...It helps me to remember that every little thing takes time. There’s a calm and orderly feeling, as if the list is looking over me...Writing a list can be a secular version of prayer...It’s a way of letting the universe know what you want.” --Sasha Cagen writing in To-Do List: From Buying Milk to Finding a Soul Mate, What Our Lists Reveal About Us (less) (less)
“Writing everything down helps me to set appropriate expectations...It helps me to remember that every little thing takes time. There’s a calm and orderly feeling, as if the list is looking over me...Writing a list can be a secular version of prayer...It’s a way of letting the universe kno (...more)
“Writing everything down helps me to set appropriate expectations...It helps me to remember that every little thing takes time. There’s a calm and orderly feeling, as if the list is looking over me...Writing a list can be a secular version of prayer...It’s a way of letting the universe kno (...more)
“To clear your mind try a mini-meditation,” advise Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick in their young adult title See You Later, Procrastinator. The authors suggest readers get comfortable, close their eyes and think of a single word or a single syllable over and over for three to five minutes.--from something i wrote 5/18/09 (less) (less)
“To clear your mind try a mini-meditation,” advise Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick in their young adult title See You Later, Procrastinator. The authors suggest readers get comfortable, close their eyes and think of a single word or a single syllable over and over for three to five m (...more)
“To clear your mind try a mini-meditation,” advise Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick in their young adult title See You Later, Procrastinator. The authors suggest readers get comfortable, close their eyes and think of a single word or a single syllable over and over for three to five m (...more)
“The secret to finding time is not to be too ambitions,” writes Robert Ashton in The Life Guide: 10 Things You Need to Know about Everything that Matters. “You don’t need to set aside a day and then plan a comprehensive program of beneficial activities to fill it. Instead you need to have a menu of priorities near and handy,” in other words your to-do list. Never leave home without it.--from something I wrote 7/19/10 (less) (less)
“The secret to finding time is not to be too ambitions,” writes Robert Ashton in The Life Guide: 10 Things You Need to Know about Everything that Matters. “You don’t need to set aside a day and then plan a comprehensive program of beneficial activities to fill it. Instead you need to have (...more)
“The secret to finding time is not to be too ambitions,” writes Robert Ashton in The Life Guide: 10 Things You Need to Know about Everything that Matters. “You don’t need to set aside a day and then plan a comprehensive program of beneficial activities to fill it. Instead you need to have (...more)
"Chastising myself about what I want only weakens the strength of my desire. An unobstructed desire is a powerful thing. 'When you want something,' writes Sonia M. Miller in her book The Attraction Distraction . 'Every part of your being responds.'" --from something I wrote 4/30/12
"I was concerned that writing first would make it more difficult to exercise later. I thought about keeping exercise as priority number one and writing as number two, but then I remembered what Brian Tracey wrote in Eat That Frog. He said if you have to eat two frogs in the morning, eat the ugliest one first. After eight months, my exercise habit is secure and far more attractive than the fiction writing which is now my ugliest frog. "--from something I wrote 11/31/11 (less) (less)
"I was concerned that writing first would make it more difficult to exercise later. I thought about keeping exercise as priority number one and writing as number two, but then I remembered what Brian Tracey wrote in Eat That Frog. He said if you have to eat two frogs in the morning, eat th (...more)
"I was concerned that writing first would make it more difficult to exercise later. I thought about keeping exercise as priority number one and writing as number two, but then I remembered what Brian Tracey wrote in Eat That Frog. He said if you have to eat two frogs in the morning, eat th (...more)
"This is because any accomplishment, no matter how small, activates the reward circuitry of our brains. When this pathway is opened, key chemicals are released that give you a feeling of achievement and pride."--from Jacinta M. Jimenez's Burnout Fix, referencing Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer's book The Progress Principle. (less) (less)
"This is because any accomplishment, no matter how small, activates the reward circuitry of our brains. When this pathway is opened, key chemicals are released that give you a feeling of achievement and pride."--from Jacinta M. Jimenez's Burnout Fix, referencing Teresa Amabile and Steven K (...more)
"This is because any accomplishment, no matter how small, activates the reward circuitry of our brains. When this pathway is opened, key chemicals are released that give you a feeling of achievement and pride."--from Jacinta M. Jimenez's Burnout Fix, referencing Teresa Amabile and Steven K (...more)
"Whether it’s a closet, a cabinet, the trunk of the car, or an entire room, cleaning almost always ends with a moment of satisfaction."
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/21-ways-to-beat-boredsome/
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/21-ways-to-beat-boredsome/
Wow, the last part of this quote speaks to my frugalista soul. And can be a new life philosophy. Don't concern myself with gaining more, but rather focus on *not* losing the treasures I already have..."
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; this reduces...conflicts as well as the experience of ...compromise. Older people are more likely to adopt the constructive attitude of making the most of what they already (or still) have. Their concern is not with having more, but with losing less..."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-love/201910/what-love-means-when-youre-old (less) (less) (less)
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; this reduces...conflicts as well as the experience of ...compromise. Older people are more likely to adopt the constructive attitude of making the most of what they already (or still) have. Their concern is not with having more, but with losing less..."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-love/201910/what-love-means-when-youre-old (less) (less) (less)
Wow, the last part of this quote speaks to my frugalista soul. And can be a new life philosophy. Don't concern myself with gaining more, but rather focus on *not* losing the treasures I already have..."
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; this reduces...conflicts as well as the experience of ...compromise. Older people are more likely to adopt the constructive attitude of making the most of what they already (or still) have. Their concern is not with having more, but with losing less..."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-na (...more)
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; this reduces...conflicts as well as the experience of ...compromise. Older people are more likely to adopt the constructive attitude of making the most of what they already (or still) have. Their concern is not with having more, but with losing less..."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-na (...more)
Wow, the last part of this quote speaks to my frugalista soul. And can be a new life philosophy. Don't concern myself with gaining more, but rather focus on *not* losing the treasures I already have..."
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; th (...more)
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; th (...more)
Wow, the last part of this quote speaks to my frugalista soul. And can be a new life philosophy. Don't concern myself with gaining more, but rather focus on *not* losing the treasures I already have..."
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; th (...more)
"It seems that in old age...the ability to be satisfied with one’s own lot increases; th (...more)
I read the Prayer of Jabez wayyyyyy back circa 2001
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chronicles 4:9–10:
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying: "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying: "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from the evil one." And God granted his request. (NIV)
In the book, Wilkinson encourages Christians to invoke this prayer for themselves on a daily basis:
I challenge you to make the Jabez prayer for blessing part of the daily fabric of your life. To do that, I encourage you to follow unwaveringly the plan outlined here for the next thirty days. By the end of that time, you'll be noticing significant changes in your life, and the prayer will be on its way to becoming a treasured, lifelong habit."
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From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chronicles 4:9–10:
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying: "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying: "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from the evil one." And God granted his request. (NIV)
In the book, Wilkinson encourages Christians to invoke this prayer for themselves on a daily basis:
I challenge you to make the Jabez prayer for blessing part of the daily fabric of your life. To do that, I encourage you to follow unwaveringly the plan outlined here for the next thirty days. By the end of that time, you'll be noticing significant changes in your life, and the prayer will be on its way to becoming a treasured, lifelong habit."
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I read the Prayer of Jabez wayyyyyy back circa 2001
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chronicles 4:9–10:
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying: "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying: "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from the evil one." And G (...more)
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chronicles 4:9–10:
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying: "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying: "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from the evil one." And G (...more)
I read the Prayer of Jabez wayyyyyy back circa 2001
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chr (...more)
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chr (...more)
I read the Prayer of Jabez wayyyyyy back circa 2001
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chr (...more)
From Wikipedia:
"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is a book by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series. It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chr (...more)
I found a beautiful serenity prayer song on youtube:
🎶🎶🎶
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change
the courage to change all I can
and the wisdom to know the difference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhAg2dMKbo
🎶🎶🎶
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change
the courage to change all I can
and the wisdom to know the difference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhAg2dMKbo
"A tree doesn’t have self-esteem issues. A bird doesn’t ask itself, 'Am I good enough?' Why should you? Are your attempts to become somebody actually working? If not, it might be time for you to stop trying to be “somebody” and just relax. Imagine the sense of freedom that you would experience if you were to stop trying to be 'good enough.' Suddenly, the burden you’ve being carrying on your shoulders would become lighter."-https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-we-should-all-stop-trying-to-be-good-enough/ (less) (less)
"A tree doesn’t have self-esteem issues. A bird doesn’t ask itself, 'Am I good enough?' Why should you? Are your attempts to become somebody actually working? If not, it might be time for you to stop trying to be “somebody” and just relax. Imagine the sense of freedom that you would experi (...more)
"A tree doesn’t have self-esteem issues. A bird doesn’t ask itself, 'Am I good enough?' Why should you? Are your attempts to become somebody actually working? If not, it might be time for you to stop trying to be “somebody” and just relax. Imagine the sense of freedom that you would experi (...more)
"Doing a hard thing for a limited amount of time is easier than doing a hard thing forever. The most successful way to do that hard thing forever is to make it less hard—you know, a habit that you can live with that doesn’t make you totally miserable."
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90-pounds-maintaining-that-weight-loss-was-harder (less) (less)
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90-pounds-maintaining-that-weight-loss-was-harder (less) (less)
"Doing a hard thing for a limited amount of time is easier than doing a hard thing forever. The most successful way to do that hard thing forever is to make it less hard—you know, a habit that you can live with that doesn’t make you totally miserable."
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90- (...more)
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90- (...more)
"Doing a hard thing for a limited amount of time is easier than doing a hard thing forever. The most successful way to do that hard thing forever is to make it less hard—you know, a habit that you can live with that doesn’t make you totally miserable."
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90- (...more)
https://www.self.com/story/i-lost-90- (...more)
“...Routine daily stress shuts down the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision making, correcting errors, and assessing situations...Road rage is an example of your brain using you, but so are toxic memories, the wounds of old traumas, bad habits you can’t break, and...addictions.”--author Unknown
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“...Routine daily stress shuts down the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision making, correcting errors, and assessing situations...Road rage is an example of your brain using you, but so are toxic memories, the wounds of old traumas, bad habits you can’t break, (...more)
“...Routine daily stress shuts down the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision making, correcting errors, and assessing situations...Road rage is an example of your brain using you, but so are toxic memories, the wounds of old traumas, bad habits you can’t break, (...more)
“You can systematically create a life that draws happiness and success to you...The formula is a simple one: to increase your natural power, eliminate the things that drain your energy and add the things that give you energy...You need an abundance of good things to look forward to--as a bare minimum at least one thing every day...And don’t overlook the simple things, which are often most rewarding.”--Talane Miedaner (Coach Yourself to Success: 101 Tips to Accomplish your Personal and Professional Goals)
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“You can systematically create a life that draws happiness and success to you...The formula is a simple one: to increase your natural power, eliminate the things that drain your energy and add the things that give you energy...You need an abundance of good things to look forward to--as a b (...more)
“You can systematically create a life that draws happiness and success to you...The formula is a simple one: to increase your natural power, eliminate the things that drain your energy and add the things that give you energy...You need an abundance of good things to look forward to--as a b (...more)
Studies have found that 90 percent of the population could live to 90 by making “simple” lifestyle choices, according to Tom Rath in the book “Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes."The sum of your habits determines your lifespan," writes Rath. ”
"According to the authors of Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, studies have shown that whenever we complete a task, the feel-good, reward system part of our brain is activated. In particular, the neurotransmitter dopamine is released giving us energy and motivation to complete the task again. It’s like our brain gives us a hi-five or a gold star. "(from something I wrote)
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"According to the authors of Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, studies have shown that whenever we complete a task, the feel-good, reward system part of our brain is activated. In particular, the neurotransmitter dopamine is released giving us energy and motivation to complete the task aga (...more)
"According to the authors of Four Secrets to Liking Your Work, studies have shown that whenever we complete a task, the feel-good, reward system part of our brain is activated. In particular, the neurotransmitter dopamine is released giving us energy and motivation to complete the task aga (...more)
"pay your necessities first, i.e. rent or mortgage, utilities, car note that’s too darn high. Again make it automatic where you can. Some mortgage companies and most utility companies have automatic online bill payments which is good, cause sometimes I’d buy shoes or a handbag..."--RK Lane
"Changing behaviors is a complex process. The Stages of Change Model developed by Carlo C. DiClemente and J. O. Prochaska describes the oftentimes circuitous path individuals take to achieve goals, break bad habits and improve our lives" (from something I wrote)
"Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character." – Vince Lombardi
“Behavioral change is hard, regardless of how accomplished or smart or disciplined you are...You vow to change, but your best intentions end up in the rubble of your deeply ingrained habits over and over again.” Ryan says that she discovered in her coaching practice that if her clients repeated a carefully selected one-line slogan, their lives changed for the better.-- M.J. Ryan author of Habit Changers: 81 Game-Changing Mantras to Mindfully Realize Your Goals.
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“Behavioral change is hard, regardless of how accomplished or smart or disciplined you are...You vow to change, but your best intentions end up in the rubble of your deeply ingrained habits over and over again.” Ryan says that she discovered in her coaching practice that if her clients rep (...more)
“Behavioral change is hard, regardless of how accomplished or smart or disciplined you are...You vow to change, but your best intentions end up in the rubble of your deeply ingrained habits over and over again.” Ryan says that she discovered in her coaching practice that if her clients rep (...more)
"Slowly, slowly, the number on the scales reduced. A pound or so a week, most of the time. Every stone represented a new victory. Every reduction in dress size was a personal triumph. One habit at a time. Small steps. Keeping on going...."Dale, Gemma (Memoirs of a Former Fatty)
"By developing and practising good habits each day, you affirm that you do have control over the very core of your life in the midst of the chaos."-- Stephen Guise, Elastic Habits
"Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most." -Abraham Lincoln
"The staggering truth is that the diet industry is a $60 billion per year industry with a 95% failure rate."--bodypositiveyoga.com
"The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress."--James Clear (less) (less)
"The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it (...more)
"The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it (...more)
"When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running."--James Clear
Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.
When it comes to getting things done and making progress in the areas that are important to you, there is a much better way to do things.
“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.” ~ Jim Rohn
A prayer to develop good habits: "Father, You know everything about me, and I can only begin to develop healthy new habits with Your help and strength. Please show me where to start. I ask You to direct my steps and uncover the things that I need to see about myself. Thank you so much for Your grace to change and make good choices for my life. In Jesus' name, amen."--From Joyce Meyer Ministries facebook page (less) (less)
A prayer to develop good habits: "Father, You know everything about me, and I can only begin to develop healthy new habits with Your help and strength. Please show me where to start. I ask You to direct my steps and uncover the things that I need to see about myself. Thank you so much for (...more)
A prayer to develop good habits: "Father, You know everything about me, and I can only begin to develop healthy new habits with Your help and strength. Please show me where to start. I ask You to direct my steps and uncover the things that I need to see about myself. Thank you so much for (...more)
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become...Small habits can make a meaningful difference by providing evidence of a new identity.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
"Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny."--James Allen
"Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it."--Horace Mann
"A lot of people mistake habit for hard work. Doing something over and over again is not working hard."--Shannon Sharpe
"There is no influence like the influence of habit."--Gilbert Parker