Summary of Handbook to Survive Life - Part Two (from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books)

Article Title: Summary of Handbook to Survive Life - Part Two n(from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books)
Author: Craig Lock
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Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self Development, Motivation, Goal-setting, Attitude, Stress.
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SUMMARY OF HANDBOOK TO SURVIVE LIFE - PART TWO (FROM SELF HELP BOOKS)

CHAPTER FIVE: SETTING GOALS

Use the power of your imagination. Goalsetting is the first step in a positive plan of action.
How to set goals: Ask yourself what things are really important to you, what do you really value? Set short, medium and long-term goals by focussing your mind. Set them for ALL areas of your life; ie. spiritual, mental, physical, work, financial, family and community.

Set a time frame for achieving them, otherwise they are just resolutions. Prioritise. Set a period for review. Involve others.
Five key questions in setting your goals: which, why, when, who, how. Be specific. Break down into daily goals.

ITEMISE CATEGORISE PRIORITISE CRYSTALLISE

Remember, "we get what we expect".

The vital essence of goalsetting is:
COMMITMENTn DISCIPLINEn DETERMINATIONn n START NOW!nn *

CHAPTER SIX: ATTITUDE

YOUR ATTITUDE (MIND-SET) DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY.
YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE.

It affects everything in your life - relationships, etc.
You can alter your life by changing your attitude - positive thoughts produce positive results. Use the power of self-talk and positive affirmations.

ATTITUDES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FACTS.

HOW YOU TAKE IT (YOUR REACTION) IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT HAPPENS TO US IN LIFE.

WE CAN SEE THE BEST OR WORST IN ANY SITUATION.IT IS YOUR CALL.
WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE - POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?

"AS WE THINK, SO SHALL WE BECOME"

"AS A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE"

How do I get a good attitude?

1. Have a sense of WORTH

2. Develop a sense of COMPETENCE

3. Select a (role) MODEL

4. Learn from your mistakes

5. Give yourself CREDIT for your past ACHIEVEMENTS

6. Make the most of any situation - no matter how bad it may appear to be.

7. Avoid self-pity

8. Be PERSISTENT

9. Keep things in perspective

10. Your future doesn't have to be the same as your past. No matter how bad things are in your life, look for the light at the end of the tunnel with hope.

With the right attitude you can be greater than anything that has ever happened to you.n n *
CHAPTER SEVEN: TIME MANAGEMENT

"Time is life. Live your life, don't spend it."

Reasons many people give for not achieving their personal goals:

1. Lack of planning and not clearly defining their objectives.

2. Poor time management skills.

ASK YOURSELF: WHAT IS THE BEST USE OF MY TIME RIGHT NOW?

IS TIME THE PROBLEM ...OR ARE YOU?

GET MORE FROM LIFE EACH DAY.nn# focus on one day at a timenn# forget yesterday and look forward to tomorrownn# plan your work then work your plannn# DO IT NOWnn# Sort out your priorities into 'A's', 'B's' and 'C's'.nn* ITEMISEnn* CATEGORISEnn* PRIORITISEnn* CRYSTALLISE

Plan your leisure time. Next time you WASTE TIME, YOU WASTE LIFE!nn *

CHAPTER EIGHT: STRESS

What is stress?

The difference between psychological and physical stress.
LOSS/CHANGE

How do we recognise stress?

CAUSES OF STRESSnHow do we cope?: What can we do about stress?
Listen to your body's alarm signal

1. BE POSITIVE

2. EXERCIZE

3. RELAX - get adequate sleep/rest

4. Talk to some-one about your problem

5. N.B: KEEP ACTIVE - BE BUSY

6. FEEL CREATIVE

7. Know your limits

8. Worry only about what can be changed by you

9. Switch off thinking about work

10. Think about your DIET - eat healthy foods, which are rich in vitamins and proteins.n n IF UNDER MENTAL STRESS - DO n PHYSICAL EXERCISESn n IF UNDER PHYSICAL STRESS - DO n MENTAL EXERCISES

Then,
BE HAPPYnn *
SUMMARY

The four keys to success in all areas of your life are: nn* DESIREn* DECISION n* DETERMINATION nandn* DISCIPLINE

"Life is too short to be little" n- Benjamin Disraeli (former British Prime Minister).

LIFE IS NOT A REHEARSAL - IT IS THE MAIN EVENT

GO FOR IT

Craig Lock nhttp://www.craiglockbooks.com

About the author:
Craig has written extensively in the field of self help.
This piece is a summary from his first published book HANDBOOK TO SURVIVE - a collection of writings on various subjects to help every man or woman survive in a rapidly changing, uncertain world.

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