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When is the last time that you heard any…good news? By : Clint Cohen Tired of being tired especially when you just finished your vacation? Has life lost its meaning? Waiting for the anti-depressant drugs to start working? Hoping for some good news? Want a change in attitude… try speaking good news today! Top Six Reasons To Forgive By : Michelle Beaudry Forgiveness resolves the past so you can live happily in the present. Here are the top six reasons to forgive yourself and others. Roommates: Rewarding Experiences of having a Roommate By : Zack Fair When you are just starting out on your own, you don’t have very much money. By splitting the cost of an apartment, or small house, with a roommate, you will have extra money. How to get more out of life By : Hani Al-Qasem Did you know that by being aware of, and by directing your thoughts you can accomplish more in months that you did in the past few years? Tomorrow is a Gift By : elaine williams My husband chose to be cremated, and to that end I had arranged a time for friends and family to gather for a memorial service in remembrance. I gathered pictures of our twenty plus years together, creating a wonderful collage in pictures for the service. Positive Attitude - Achieve it and Get More From Life By : Sacha Tarkovsky We have all heard the phrase positive mental attitude but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how to you use it to get more from life and achieve happiness and self fulfillment. Part Three Recognizing Your Spiritual Experiences By : Sandy Paris There are many ways we experience divine love, guidance, and protection from Holy Spirit. One way to recognize our spiritual experiences is called “Waking Dreams”, which can be something spiritual we see in our life. A waking dream, if recognized, can alert us to danger, be an answer to our questions, and wake us up to the treasures of divine love. By recognizing these spiritual experiences for the gifts they truly are, it makes life much easier then ever before thought possible. A New Year’s Resolution: “A Time to be Kind to Me” By : Dr. Grace Cornish Livingstone This is the time of the year when we start creating a new list of resolutions. After surviving another year of various challenges and life circumstances, please give yourself an affectionate hug for making it through and for arriving at this moment in time, right where you are. I encourage you begin this New Year by making a conscious decision to get in touch with the true essence of who you are and to place a high value on your inner self-worth. The simple truth is we tend to overestimate other people’s abilities and mistakenly underestimate our own How to Turn a Mountain into a Molehill By : Davis Goss We live i n a world that promises nothing but increasing conflict, disagreement and threats of annihilation from the irrational activities of people. Efforts to resolve these problems are met with hostile resistance. Contrast this "world" of instability with the irrevocable stability and balance exhibited by the universe in which we also live which is maintained and sustained by natural laws and principles that have been in operation fro billions of years. Anatomy of Problem Solving By : Davis Goss Traditional problem solving methods are confrontational and can produce more frustrations than solutions. This new approach is a radical departure in that it is based solely on proven scientific natural laws and principles which are defined by Webster as, "the creative and controlling forces of the universe". Win the war against procrastination - The battle begins in your mind By : Deon Melchior Mark Twain had something to say about almost any topic you can imagine. On the subject of how to avoid procrastination, Twain said, "Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow." Everyone can enjoy the humor in Twain's comment. But for many of us, Twain's insight on the danger of procrastination is painfully true. Why you need an action plan to defeat procrastination By : Deon Melchior Procrastination is the main reason people fail to live richer lives. If you haven't been reaching your goals, you may need to make a greater commitment. And the only reliable measure of commitment is action. When you delay getting started on a job or fail to complete a job you've already started, always ask yourself why you're not working on it: Tired of putting things off - Put an end to procrastination today By : Deon Melchior I've been planning to write a novel for the last twenty years. I keep putting it off. Best-selling author John Grisham wrote his first novel while working full-time as an attorney; he was as busy as the rest of us, but he found a way to accomplish his dream. How did he do it? He beat procrastination by forcing himself to get up earlier every morning so he could work on his book before he went to work. Tips for students who want to overcome procrastination By : Deon Melchior Take this quiz to find out if you-or any students in your family-need to get serious about overcoming procrastination: Tips for overcoming procrastination - Raise your expectations By : Deon Melchior Many people believe they cannot change. "I yam what I yam," the cartoon character Popeye habitually explains. Before any change can happen in your life, you have to believe that a transformation is possible. There comes a time when we must say: "I am willing to change." Time - Your most valuable asset in the war against procrastination By : Deon Melchior Research shows that people spend most of their time and effort working on activities that have nothing to do with the success of their projects. I'm convinced that procrastination is the main reason people fail to live richer lives. If you want to get serious about eliminating the habit of procrastination, you can start right now by recognizing that your most valuable asset is time. There's only one way to defeat procrastination - Do something! By : Deon Melchior Are you a habitual procrastinator? This quiz will help you identify areas where you can take action to overcome procrastination today: The best cure for procrastination - Your vision By : Deon Melchior Have you discovered your purpose in life? Do you have long-term goals? Finding and focusing on your long-term goals is a powerful cure for procrastination. A vision is simply a statement of what you want to achieve in life, and how you plan to achieve it. Without a vision, it's easy to fall into a lifestyle of procrastination. And without a clear statement of your vision, you're more likely to give up on projects in the face of difficulties. Overcome procrastination and start living a richer life today By : Deon Melchior - Do you make excuses when you miss deadlines? No more excuses - How to overcome procrastination today By : Deon Melchior People get stuck in a lifestyle of procrastination because they believe their own excuses for not taking action. Procrastination is the main reason that people fail to live richer and more fulfilling lives. If you're stuck in a rut of continual procrastination, make up your mind to stop making excuses. Increasing your energy can help you defeat procrastination By : Deon Melchior Lack of exercise is a well-known cause of chronic fatigue. Research studies have found that of all people who visit doctors to complain about problems of fatigue, only about 20% require medical treatment. What about the other 80%? They suffer from the effects of a sedentary lifestyle-in the overwhelming majority of cases the cause of chronic fatigue is a lack of exercise. And people who complain of chronic fatigue also tend to be victims of procrastination. How to take charge of your life - No more procrastination By : Deon Melchior To be successful in the battle against procrastination, you must establish priorities and stick to them. Successful people have learned that they must do the hard jobs whether they're in the mood or not. How to overcome procrastination - Set daily goals By : Deon Melchior The surest way to know that you can do something is to have done it before. When you set daily goals for yourself, you develop the habit of getting things done. When the procrastination demon appears, you know how to force yourself to push ahead because you've done it before. If you feel like you're losing the battle against procrastination, one of the most effective strategies for taking charge of your life is to get in the habit of accomplishing daily goals. How to overcome procrastination - Just do it! By : Deon Melchior The first step toward overcoming procrastination is recognizing that procrastination is a problem. Procrastinators have big problems and small problems, but the fact is that most of their problems are caused by procrastination. How to overcome procrastination - It all depends on you By : Deon Melchior Procrastinators put off all the hard jobs. But they get stuck in a vicious circle of postponing the easy jobs, too. And the longer they put them off, the harder the jobs are when they finally get around to them. Successful people fight the same war against procrastination that we all face, but they have learned not to give in. They know that procrastination is the cause of many of the problems we face in our daily lives. How to overcome procrastination - Accept responsibility By : Deon Melchior All procrastination is the result of deluding ourselves. Procrastinators deny reality, refusing to accept responsibility for their lives. To defeat procrastination, we must stop playing games with ourselves. You can't overcome procrastination until you accept the fact that you are responsible for what you make of your life. That may be more honesty than many people are capable of, but there is no other way to achieve a richer life. How to defeat procrastination - Believe you can By : Deon Melchior The power of belief is a key to success in everything we do. Whether your goal is to rise to the top of your profession or to be a better weekend golfer, you have a better chance of success if you believe you'll be successful. And by believing that you can defeat procrastination, you can start to take charge of your life today. How to defeat procrastination and get the most out of life By : Deon Melchior I believe that procrastination keeps the majority of human beings from getting the most out of life. What is it exactly? The word procrastination literally means to leave something "for tomorrow." It comes from the Latin words pro (for) and cras (tomorrow). Procrastination is the postponement of something that you know you should do. How to beat procrastination - Stop gathering information! By : Deon Melchior Research shows that most of us spend up to 80% of our time on activities that have nothing to do with the success of our projects. We load ourselves down with endless tasks that keep us feeling busy, yet at the end of the day we wonder why we have accomplished so little. How to beat procrastination - Face your fear and do it anyway By : Deon Melchior Many people procrastinate because they fear they'll look foolish if they fail. It took Edison more than 10,000 failed attempts to discover the tungsten filament that worked in the incandescent light bulb. A reporter asked him how he managed to go on working in the face of so many failures. Edison told the reporter that each failure gave him hope; every time he failed, he knew he was one step closer to finding the answer. Edison believed that "many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." How planning can help you conquer procrastination By : Deon Melchior Benjamin Franklin, who knew how to conquer procrastination as well as anyone, said that "by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail." How do you plan your work? And if you don't plan, how do you know if you're reaching your goals? It's time to find out. How conquering procrastination can help you reduce stress By : Deon Melchior I believe that procrastination is the No. 1 cause of stress in our society today. Throughout history, great thinkers have noted the connection between the failure to take action and the feeling of anxiety. The American philosopher William James once said, "Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging of an uncompleted task." How a positive attitude can help you overcome procrastination By : Deon Melchior The following quiz will help you identify areas where a negative attitude has been keeping you from taking charge of your life. Answer "yes" to the statements that describe you. Enthusiasm - The best weapon in the war against procrastination By : Deon Melchior Enthusiasm is what makes the difference between reaching our goals and giving up before we get started. Thomas Edison said, "If the only thing we leave our kids is the quality of enthusiasm, we will have given them an estate of incalculable value." Edison's research laboratory burned to the ground when he was 67. As the fire consumed his world-famous "invention factory," Edison told his children, "Kids, go get your mother. She'll never see another fire like this one." Edison knew that enthusiasm is the best antidote for tragedy, and it's the most powerful weapon to use in the war against procrastination. Don't let procrastination keep you down By : Deon Melchior Author Denis Waitley believes that one of the main causes of procrastination is a fear of success. "People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now," he explains. And Miguel Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote, wrote that "delay always breeds danger, and to protract a great design is often to ruin it." Fear of Driving and Automatic Negative Thoughts By : Michiel Van Kets The fear of driving is often complicated, if not caused by, the individuals’ automatic negative thoughts. These thoughts can be scary and irrational, such as the concern that they will veer into oncoming traffic or drive off a bridge. These thoughts are often described as the most bothersome symptom of driving anxiety and they can be the actual triggers for panic attacks while driving. Controlling these thoughts is critical to success in eliminating a driving phobia. Unlocking Hidden Mind Power - Tapping Into the Inner Powers of Your Mind By : Michael Lee Unlocking your hidden mind power, contrary to the common impression, is not brain surgery. It is actually a simple process. All it takes is your willingness, and three driving forces. Working to Improve your Personal Life By : www.dannysonhigh.com.au When you work you normally, feel better about yourself in all areas. When you are working, your self-esteem will boast and that is always a good thing. Those who do not work hurt their body and mind. On the other hand, someone working a hard job because you know all the hard work you just did is going to pay off when in the long run you will be paid for your hard work. Still, you want to balance your workflow, since overworking is the course to reversing life improvement. Greed gets you nowhere. 10 Tips for Positive Thinking: Tips for a Happier and Healthier Frame of Mind By : Michael Lee These 10 tips for positive thinking may be able to give your outlook in life its much needed overhaul, especially if you’re feeling down and living in misery. 10 Key Signs of Depression! By : Jim DeSantis Recognizing depression is complex, a matter usually left to professionals. However, there are key questions that can give clues that you, or someone you love, either needs professional help or is just going through a down period in life.

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