SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

New Year’s resolutions are like traffic. As the driver, your focus is intent while trying to “get there;” you see others pass you by; you get held up at a red light that slows down progress.  Distractions such as the radio, crazy drivers, cellphones (in some states) preclude you from focusing on the one thing you should: the road ahead.  In other words, New Year’s resolutions come and go, ebb and flow, only to be revisited the following year. So how do you adopt a new habit to make it stick? It has been said that the only certainty in life is uncertainty; change is the one “thing” we can all count on to always be there—and that guy Murphy always seems to be leading the charge. With New Year’s (Resolution) eve just around the corner, many people want to inspire themselves to become better but don’t for two reasons: they don’t know what to do and they don’t know how to do it. To fill the inspiration gap, here are four goal-setting ideas to...

Life is full of struggles but some time you might just have overlooked some  little things  that can make your life better! #1 Don’t worry too much! #2 You attract who you are! #3 Don’t drill into dramas and gossips #4 Don’t be too serious about everything #5 Don’t care too much about how others think! #6 Don’t stop chasing your dream!

Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope: Take a time-out.  Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head. Eat well-balanced meals.  Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand. Limit alcohol and caffeine , which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. Get enough sleep.  When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest. Exercise daily  to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below. Take deep breaths . Inhale and exhale slowly. Count to 10 slowly . Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary. Do your best . Instead of aiming for perfection, which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get. Accept that you cannot control everything . Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think? Welcome hu...

Managing Symptoms of Depression If you struggle with depression, you know how miserable it can be to have to deal with the variety of symptoms that go along with it. You probably find that some symptoms are a lot harder on you than others. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help manage many of the symptoms of depression. In this program, each of the symptoms of depression will be presented, along with tips on how to manage them. First, there are some important things that you should keep in mind... Be patient with yourself . Don’t expect too much from yourself right away, or you may set yourself up for disappointment and negative thinking that can make you feel worse. Feeling better takes time . Don’t allow yourself to get upset if you don’t see improvement in your mood right away. Also, don’t be discouraged if you see some “backsliding” in your progress. Feeling better may involve “two steps forward, one step back.” Identify daily patterns in your mood . Some...

Here in Malaysia and many countries around the world we have a decease that needs attention. Its called DEPRESSION. It can be from self management failures to work to family and many points to ponder. Here are some measure to beware of. What is depression? Everyone experiences feelings of sadness, disappointment, or ‘the blues’ from time to time. Depression however refers to a range of mood and other symptoms that are more intense, pervasive and long-lasting, are distressing to the person, and interfere with their day-to-day life and relationships. Signs and symptoms The key symptoms of depression include one or both of the following: Feelings of sadness, emptiness or lowered mood that lasts for most of the day, nearly every day Loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable, like going out, seeing friends, or pursuing interests and hobbies. These symptoms are experienced persistently for at least two weeks, along with several other symptoms o...

Last week I shared with you the story of Torre DeRoche and how she was able to conquer her greatest fear in order to experience both love and adventure in her life. Now, overcoming and conquering fear something I have studied intensely because of my mentoring and training of CEO's and entrepreneurs in helping them to reach and realize their inner potential and achieve their big ideas. As a special treat for you on this topic, I am going to give you the strategies I wrote about in  The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster  book which outlines  how to face down fear  and gives you the  six brain hacks  you need to conquer the fears that right now might be holding you back from the success, the lifestyle you could achieve and the life you were meant to live. This is pulled right from the audiobook version of  The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster —Why NOW is the time to JoinTheRide. 1.  Get real.  Separate fantasy from reality. 2.  Fea...