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The Moment Is Gone But Not For Long.
Description of the Japanese philosophy "kaizen": continuous improvement in all aspect of your life.nnI first learned about the word "kaizen" while reading a motivational book by Tony Robbins. Kaizen is a Japanese word that means: continuous improvement in all aspects of your life. Mr. Robbins met the founder of Toyota, where this philosophy was implemented in the factory contributing to the major success of Toyota. nn Continuous Improvement nn Kaizen is a philosophy that focu
September 3, 2008
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Why Anger is Often Hidden Until it is Too Late?
Anger, is a strong feeling that is hidden deep deep deep under several layers of skin and often unleashed inappropriately. Actually some of us are able to control this beast more easily than others. They do not get triggered as easily and know how to deal with it. Why? Because they can communicate what is important to them.nnSo for the rest of us; why is it so silent and vicious? Why does it emerge unexpectedly? Personally I did not know I could become so angry so fast. I rea
April 10, 2007
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Me, Myself, and I. How Big is Your Self-Esteem?
Are you able to take responsibility for your actions? Do you enjoy life? How is your interaction with others? Are you loved and do you love?nn See if you can improve your self-esteem with these tips: nn Can you hear the little voice in your head? What does it tell you most of time? Are you silently absorbing a negative image of yourself? nnTry to replace the negative thought with a positive one.nn What does your surroundings looks like? Who are your friends? nDo they make you
April 1, 2006
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Bad luck? Bad Karma? Either way, disappointment.
Life throws us challenges of all kinds. They can come from losing a loved one to simply coping with a dull routine. Worries set in. There are disappointments, regrets, lost dreams and plans and finally lost hope. nnThese set-backs can happen because of poor decision making, external factors or unrealistic expectations. nnThere are ways to deal with these set backs.nn Rationalize nPut aside your feelings and be objective about your situation. This will help you focus and redef
March 10, 2006
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Physical being, are you at your best?
Are you aware of your energy level?nBeing conscious, knowing and understand of your physical ability will help you readjust and refocuse your plan of action for the day.nn nnn Awareness of your body. nnnOptimizing the ability to live to your fullest. Asking yourself a few questions will help adjust your day.nnnnHow is my attention span?nAm I bored?nDo I have low energy?nAm I sleepy?nAm I over stimulated?nnnWhatever energy level you have at the time, you must work with it. It
February 2, 2006
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Resolutions Year 2006
Do you believe in New Yearâs resolutions? nnDo you think itâs just another commercialization? nnJust a lucrative time for businesses? n Well, maybe.nnnHowever, resolutions are good. New Yearâs is a great time to look back on your life and think about future endeavors.nnnBetween you and me, you donât have to spend thousands of dollars on membership fees to lose the weight or buy products to make you feel better or look better. It starts from the inside.nnnSo you alread
January 1, 2006
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Powerful words. Easily misleading conversations
"Can you please pick that up for me? âNo, not that. THAT!"nnYep, I am one of those. One that uses pronoun instead of words. It drives my husband crazy. But hey, he does it too! Itâs incomprehensible, itâs incoherent, and sometimes it even creates conflict. nnThere are several ways to communicate and one of them is verbal. Unfortunately most of us, time to time will not come across as we intended. Conscientiousness and practice is needed for solid and strong communicatio
December 3, 2005
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Gaolamania
It never really occurred to me that goal setting was not an option. I donât know when or how it started but itâs always been a blessing in my life. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and hope. I also always assumed that goal setting is something that everyone does, but it appears not.n nnnMy friend was telling me about this great goal setting exercise she has done with her husband. I was surprised that this exercise was new to her. They did it as a couple and discovere
November 1, 2005
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Negative vs positive. The ever-existing battle in your mind.
WE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME. Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow! Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; thatâs a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, emotionally, itâs all there. n nEvery thought is connected to our body to create a response. Example: imagine a hot summer day. There is absolutely no breeze. You are sitting on a rock in the middle of your yard. Sm
October 18, 2005
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C-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M
C-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M nn Yuk!nn One thing, I really have a problem with is criticism. Oh I can do the criticism. That I can do. Itâs too easy (but thatâs not todayâs point!) Receiving it, well thatâs another story. So, today, from now on, I thought I need to take it like a mature, grown person. I donât want it to bother me so much. How do I do that? Well I started reading up on the subject and this is what I gathered.nn This is what criticism does to you. n Criticism is
September 1, 2005
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Inspiration, the living force
Inspiration can come from many sources, such as being moved while watching a theatrical performance or when reading an adventure book. Perhaps you have been lucky and have experienced a birth. How about a sunset?nnThese moments of awareness are powerful motivators. They boost our spirit and expand our view of certain joys we donât have the chance to appreciate every day. They make you want to shout for more and they also rejuvenate the child within. They have inspired new d
August 1, 2005
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Motivation to change, why is it so hard?
W e encounter constant changes throughout our life; it could be educational, health, relationships or financial, and of course with oneself. Maintaining or increasing oneâs sense of self-worth and happiness are strong incentives for these changes.nn T oo often trials and errors affect our self-esteem and therefore hinder true engagement in learning and changing. Itâs very comforting to have a routine, and very frightening to go forward to the unknown. Its takes courage an
July 2, 2005
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